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Husband and Wife team Hope and Ian - From corporate comfort to digital duo!

July 11, 2025 • Ian & Tracey • Season 2 • Episode 118

In this episode we really enjoyed our chat with the lovely Hope and Ian Varnes of CLK Marketing.

CLK Marketing is a digital marketing company that specialises in pay-per-click and Google Ads, focusing on maximising client ROI.

CLK Digital Marketing Agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Google Ads management, email and content marketing, SEO audits, PPC, and Amazon seller account management, to help businesses enhance their online presence.

Hope founded CLK Marketing in 2003 for freedom, being an "ideas person." Ian joined about 18 months ago after 40 years in the corporate world, convinced by Hope who needed his complementary skills.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

In this episode you will learn about:-

Their complementary roles and skills
Their vision for the future
Relationship dynamics and conflict management
Work-life balance and personalities
Their agile approach and learning from mistakes
Family involvement
Reflections and advice

If you'd like to know more about CLK Marketing or would like to connect with Hope or Ian, just click their links below, I'm sure they'd love to have have a chat with you!

Hope, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hopevarnes

Ian, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-varnes-991544

LinkedIn Co. page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clk-marketing-agency
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/clkmarketingagency/
Instagram: @clkmarketingagency
Website: www.clkmarketingagency.

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