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Uncomplicated Marketing
"Uncomplicated Marketing" is your ultimate podcast destination for entrepreneurs and industry experts supporting small businesses. Join us as we explore the world of marketing, especially for businesses just launching or facing challenges. Hosted by Sacha Awwa, this podcast serves as a beacon for the resilience of entrepreneurs and business owners navigating their industries. Our guests share hard-fought battles, invaluable lessons, and innovative strategies that have reshaped businesses. With a blend of humor and insightful wisdom, we challenge conventional approaches and offer out-of-the-box marketing strategies. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights into the entrepreneurial journey, filled with laughter and transformative discussions. Welcome to "Marketing Uncomplicate - It," where we simplify marketing for your success.
Episodes
89 episodes
#89 Empowering Early Stage Tech Founders
The Software Startup Specialist Blueprint Helping Founders Go From Idea to InvestmentIn this week’s episode, Sacha sits down with Stuart Prestedge, entrepreneur and tech startup founder with nearly 40 years in the game, to unpack what it...
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#88 Nurturing Relationships Leads to Big Business Opportunities
The GTM Poker Table Turning Word of Mouth and ABM Into Predictable GrowthIn this week’s episode, Sacha sits down with Andrew Seidman, Co Founder and COO of Digital Reach, to unpack why the best go to market leaders think less like campai...
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#87 Flipping Products for Profit: How It All Began
From Consulting to Commerce Engines: Neil Twa on Amazon FBA, Algorithms, and Scaling With Intention In this episode of Uncomplicate It!, I sit down with Neil Twa, CEO and Co Founder of Voltage Holdings and co author of Almost Automa...
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#86 Rick Harris Reveals the Hidden Power of Proposals
From Radio DJ to Nonprofit “Whisperer”: Rick Harris on Building Loyalty, Scaling Membership, and Driving Revenue With IntentionIn this episode of Uncomplicate It!, I sit down with Rick Harris, CEO of the Association of Proposal Managemen...
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#85 Affordable Marketing for Small Businesses
From Corporate to Founder: Aya Kikimova on Fortune 500 Marketing, Small Business ROI, and Building Leap Engine Without FundingIn this episode of Uncomplicated, I sit down with Aya Kikimova, Founder of Leap Engine and former Microsoft mar...
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#84 Sales: The Overlooked Linchpin
Fix the Foundation Before You Scale: Ryan Caracciolo on the Business Growth Flywheel, Marketing Systems, and Sustainable RevenueIn this episode of Uncomplicated, I sit down with Ryan Caracciolo, Founder & CEO of StriVenta and creator...
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#83 Fundraising Isn't Just About Connections
From Founder to CEO: Vijay Rajendran on The Founding Framework, Fundraising Psychology, and Building a High-Trust TeamIn this episode of Uncomplicated, I sit down with Vijay Rajendran Berkeley, trained executive coach, startup advisor, a...
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#82 Solving the Global Plastic Crisis
From Taboo to Transformation: Miki Agrawal on Regenerative Innovation, Fungi, and Building Businesses That Shift CultureIn this episode of Uncomplicated, I sit down with Miki Agrawal, serial entrepreneur, cultural disruptor, and the for...
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#81 From $140K to $2.1M: The Power of Honesty - Sales Simplified
From Complexity to Consistency: Doug C. Brown on Predictable Revenue, Follow-Up & Sales Systems In this episode of SAaes Simplified, I sit down with Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a renowned sales revenue and pro...
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#80 The New Rules of Growth
From Hustle to Clarity: Andy Seeley on Simplifying Growth, Marketing & Building Businesses That LastIn this episode, I sit down with Andy Seeley, CEO of Creatively Disruptive, co-owner of Ashworth Strategy, speaker, and creator of CA...
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#79 Unlearning: Be All You Can Be
From Fear to Freedom: Joe Mittiga on Inner Mastery, Leadership & Living for LegacyIn this episode, I sit down with Joe Mittiga — founder of Project Smile, founder of Avion Energy, author, and speaker — for...
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#78 SEO That Actually Works for Clinics
From Invisible to In-Demand: Andrew Newland on SEO, Trust & Functional Medicine MarketingIn this episode, I sit down with Andrew Newland — founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Marketing. Andrew is a digital strategist who works exc...
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#77 Marketing: An Investment, Not an Expense
The Digital Marketing Success Plan — Building Predictable, AI-Ready Growth in 2025In this week’s episode, Sacha sits down with Corey Morris—award-winning marketer, best-selling author, agency CEO, and creator of the Digital Mar...
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#76 Marketing in Motion: Why Location Beats Algorithms Every Time
From Location to Loyalty — Unlocking Geofencing for Real-World ResultsIn this week’s episode, Sacha sits down with Chris Seminatore—founder of GetGeofencing.com and a true pioneer in location-based digital marketing—to unpa...
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#75 The Human Upgrade: Why Positivity, Not Pressure, Drives Peak Performance
From Setbacks to Strengths — Building Human-Centered Performance in the Age of AIIn this week’s episode, Sacha sits down with Alfredo Borodowski—consultant, keynote speaker, and leading voice in positive psychology—to explo...
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#74 The Truth About Wasted Ad Spend
From Biochemistry to Billions — Engineering Smarter, Data-Driven Marketing SystemsIn this week’s episode, Sacha sits down with Justin Rashidi, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SeedX, to explore how an enginee...
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#73 What Family Businesses Teach Us About True Leadership
From Family Ties to Thriving Teams — Building Healthy, High-Performing Family BusinessesIn this week’s episode, Sacha sits down with Brandi Marek—former Magnolia Gardens Nursery leader and now Business Advisor at Ferguson Alliance...
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#72 - From Air Force Ops to AI Marketing: The Future of Lead Generation
From Counterintelligence to Clicks — The Art of Pattern Recognition in MarketingIn this week’s episode, I sit down with a guest whose career journey is anything but ordinary — from counterespionage in the U.S. Air Force to buildin...
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#71 - From Crisis Negotiator to Culture Builder: Redefining Leadership
From Crisis Calls to Culture: Pete Duche on Leadership, Psychology & Building TrustIn this episode, I sit down with Pete Duche — founder and principal consultant of Houston Leadership Consulting. Pete bring...
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#70 - From Fine Dining to Tech: A Chef's Journey
From Kitchens to Code: Gregory Willis on Flavor, Innovation & Food TechIn this episode, I sit down with Gregory Willis — founder and president of SenSpire, the company behind Flavor Studio, an operating system powerin...
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#69 - No Excuses: The Mindset Shift That Built Multi-Million Dollar Companies
From Excuses to Enterprises: RJon Robins on Building Real Businesses That LastIn this episode, I sit down with RJon Robins — co-founder and CEO of How to Manage Enterprises, best-selling author, and attorney — to unpack the raw tr...
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#68 - The Messy Middle of Marketing: Insights from Mindbody’s Former CMO
From Startup to IPO: Amanda Patterson on Scaling with Strategy and Customer TruthIn this episode of Uncomplicate It, I sit down with Amanda Patterson — seasoned tech marketing executive, former Head of Marketing at...
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#67 - The Hidden Psychology Behind Every Yes
From Engineering to Empathy: Chris Silvestri on Conversion Copy That ConnectsIn this episode, I sit down with Chris Silvestri — founder of Conversion Alchemy, conversion copywriter, and message–market fit specialist — to ex...
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#66 - The Strategy Behind Unforgettable Events
From Big Ideas to Meaningful Experiences — Hallie Seltzer on Events That Truly ConnectIn this episode, I sit down with Hallie Seltzer — founder of Pinpoint Productions, campaign strategist, and creative director — to ...
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#65 - Why Bad Implementations Kill Good Tech — and How to Fix It
From Strategy to Execution — Rob Smith on Unlocking Digital TransformationIn this episode, I sit down with Rob Smith — founder of Fractional Digital, strategic advisor, and fractional CMO — to unpack what digital transformation
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