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310 - How Food Brands Create Menu Hits with Jessica Serrano, CMO at Dig
The secret ingredient to success in the food industry isn’t a secret... it actually lies with your customers.
In this episode, Daniel chats with Jessica Serrano, the mastermind behind the New York chain of locally farmed and fresh, fast-casual restaurants. From using in-season ingredients to making items from scratch, it’s proved to be a hit. Jessica says they rely on inbound messages from customers about their experiences, what they liked and didn’t like, etc. to improve the menu. Will introducing AI help streamline this process? It’s a possibility.
Plus, never doubt the ability of word of mouth. It’s played a key role in Dig’s branding and drives more people to try it out. How do you convert non-vegetable lovers into trying a Dig meal? How does protein drive those customers to come in?
And, Jessica reveals the most underrated and profitable food items on the menu, and you’ve probably already had them.
If you’re into good food, marketing good food, or in need of motivation to eat a vegetable, this is the episode for YOU. 🥬🍗🥦
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SPECIAL SERIES: Two Reasons Why You Should Have a Newsletter | Bathroom Break #42 🚽
There’s a TON of value in having a newsletter.
There are two main reasons why: it establishes a brand, and it’s an ongoing stream of information and thought leadership. Think about the newsletters you’re subscribed to—they serve a purpose and offer you content you wouldn’t otherwise have.
Daniel says they’re expertise-builders, and Jay says it’s a way to establish real estate in your audience’s minds. How do you create meaningful content? Do you need to have an already existing podcast or following of some sort to get your newsletter off the ground?
This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about why a newsletter can take your brand from 0 to 100—and how, in the age of TikTok and Reels, newsletters are still great to have. 🚽
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309 - Marketing Cannabis 101 with Mike Tebb
Marketing products seems pretty straightforward... until you get to the cannabis industry. It’s heavily regulated. States have different laws. What are the best practices for it?
Our guest Mike Tebb knows the ins and outs of cannabis marketing. From knowing rules and regulations to making sure you’re 107% sure about every marketing decision, it can be tough. Mike’s rule? Get really close to breaking the rules, and THEN take two steps back.
Plus, storytelling with the cannabis industry poses some challenges, especially when it comes to social media platforms’ terms and conditions. Did you know that promoting cannabis is against Instagram’s policies? Mike shares how he and his team get creative to find a solution around it.
And we all know edutainment is on the rise for 2025. How can you incorporate educational material into your products in an effective way?
If you’re curious about the cannabis industry or interested in marketing complicated products, this is the episode for YOU.
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308 - How to Start A YouTube Channel for Your Brand with Avi Shenkar
Don’t believe everything you hear: YouTube (especially with its Shorts feature) isn’t dead or going downhill anytime soon. Just ask this week’s guest, Avi Shenkar.
YouTube is a great platform for a mix of news and behind the scenes content. From product reviews to education, the creative opportunities are endless. What’s the REAL best cheesesteak in Philly? Avi tells us how he learned from a video that it’s not Pat’s or Geno’s. (And without viewing that video, he wouldn’t have had the best cheesesteak ever.)
Plus, you can reformat your textual content, like articles, into videos. Everything is a remix, and that’s a way to grow your content library, share your thoughts, and circle back. However, there’s a balance between quality viewers and people who’ll view your content briefly. How do you get them to stick around?
And, brands are making a huge mistake on YouTube—find out what Avi has to say about it.
If you’re on the fence about scaling your brand on YouTube or exploring video options for your brand, this is the episode for YOU.
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SPECIAL SERIES: When to Fire Your Clients | Bathroom Break #41 🚽
You’re not going to click with every client. So, what’s the right way to break up with them?
Daniel and Jay share their experiences with parting ways with clients—sometimes, they ask for too much or the vision just isn’t there. Maybe communication is lacking. Any way you put it, it’s time to say goodbye when value isn’t on the same page.
Jay reveals he tries to minimize saying “bye” from the jump, and that means transparency and setting expectations from the very beginning. Should you increase your minimums? Who gets final say in contractual obligations?
This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about breaking up the right way—and how it’s changing as we move forward. 🚽
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Bored of the same BS Marketing podcasts? With insights from the sharpest minds in the world, Daniel Murray unpacks their playbooks just for you to take into your weekly Marketing meeting.
We'll get deep into the conversation with Marketing leaders from companies like Gymshark, Shopify, and Infiniti. Every week you'll hear from guests who run 9-figure businesses, manage communities of 20M+ people, and execute the campaigns you see on your timeline every day. The best part? We'll give you ALL of their actionable insights.
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