How do you design marketing campaigns that actually move people — not just make noise?
In this episode, we go deep into the psychology of attention, the mistakes most brands make, and the difference between tactics and strategy that scales. From billboard campaigns to CEO-CMO conflict, this one’s packed with field-tested insights that clinic owners, rehab entrepreneurs, and marketers can put into practice immediately.
Whether you're leading a team, growing a brand, or just tired of wasting ad dollars, this episode delivers.
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00:00 – Why most marketing doesn’t work
04:12 – Real reason patients don’t respond to ads
10:45 – CMO vs CEO misalignment = disaster
16:33 – How to create attention without yelling
22:18 – Designing campaigns backwards (start with the end)
30:45 – The billboard over the parade (smart strategy)
37:29 – The Maxim Contest: Bar marketing masterclass
47:05 – What Bud Light did right (Real Men of Genius)
53:30 – Parting shots: How to know what matters
57:10 – Why value is always *perceived* value
