Join Dots Oyebolu as he speaks to Mark Schaefer, Executive Director at Schaefer Marketing Solutions to unpack the profound impact of brand communities in today’s marketing landscape.

The conversation explores the shift from traditional advertising to emotional connection, the role of purpose in community strategy, and how major brands like Nike and Coca-Cola have embraced communities to drive sustainable growth and advocacy.

Lilach Bullock, Founder of Lilach Bullock Limited, a Forbes Top 20 Women Influencer, speaker and sales-oriented digital marketing consultant, meets with host Dots Oyebolu, to share her personal journey from legal secretary to global digital marketing influencer.

She and Dots explore the critical alignment between sales and marketing, why businesses today can no longer rely on word-of-mouth alone and how marketing must evolve to support revenue goals in increasingly saturated markets.

In this episode, Dots Oyebolu meets with Amy Hebdon, Founder of Paid Search Magic. Amy shares insights from two decades of paid search experience, reflecting on the evolution of digital advertising and uncovering what truly drives strategic success in PPC.

Dots Oyebolu chats to Kathy Guzmán Galloway, CEO and Strategist at The Clarity Wizard, who shares insights from her two-decade career in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, covering her early days at PepsiCo and her current focus on brand positioning.

She breaks down the classic Four Cs and Four Ps marketing frameworks and explains why they no longer suffice in today’s complex brand environment. Kathy introduces her own Brand Fundamentals framework to help companies clarify their message.

Corey shares his decade-plus journey helping executives and brands embrace podcasting as a vital component of their content marketing strategies.

In this episode, Corey explains how executive-level podcasting often begins in unexpected ways, the importance of kindness in navigating complex B2B structures, and why treating podcast content as purpose-built — rather than simply repurposed — leads to deeper audience engagement.

Dots Oyebolu speaks with James Wirth, Senior Director of Strategy and Growth Marketing at Citation Labs, to explore how SEO is more about ROI than just rankings and why SEO professionals should “steal” budgets from PPC campaigns.

James shares insights on the impact of AI on search, the role of structured content, backlinking strategies, and how competitive analysis shapes SEO success.

Dots Oyebolu’s guest for this episode is Isaiah Studivent, CEO of Evron, a revenue marketing agency helping B2B SaaS companies scale from $1M to $10M ARR. Isaiah shares his journey from graphic design to entrepreneurship, the pivotal moments that shaped his agency’s approach and why revenue marketing is the future of growth.

In this episode, Jason Vana, Founder and CEO of SHFT Agency, breaks down the power of brand strategy, explaining how businesses can create a compelling identity that not only attracts the right customers but turns them into advocates. He highlights the often-overlooked role of brand strategy in driving long-term business success and revenue growth.

In this episode, Stefan Boettcher, Founder and Director of QLICK.XYZ, joins Dots Oyebolu to explore the world of performance marketing for startups. Stefan shares his journey from agency work to running his own business, highlighting the key challenges startups face in paid marketing.

Dots Oyebolu sits down with Katherine Kerr, Founder of Podcast Pioneers, to speak about expert insights into podcast strategy, from setting a clear vision to ensuring sustainability and maximizing audience reach. Katharine discusses the importance of understanding audience behavior, creating high-quality content and integrating podcasts into a broader marketing ecosystem.

Clark Johannson, President and CEO of ClickSpace, board member at Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), and Director at A100, shares his expertise on advanced B2B performance marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of unit economics, marketing intelligence and customer insights.

Dots Oyebolu is joined by Jeff Large, CEO and Founder of Come Alive. Jeff shares his transition from teaching to podcasting, providing expert advice on using B2B podcasts to achieve business success. He offers practical tips on improving listener retention, aligning podcast content with business goals and streamlining the production process.

Join Dots Oyebolu as he speaks with Ben Baker, CEO of Your Brand Marketing. Ben explores the importance of internal communications in shaping company culture and empowering employees to become brand ambassadors. From reducing turnover to fostering customer-centric mindsets, Ben shares practical strategies for leveraging communication to drive organizational success.

Juleyka Lantigua, Founder and CEO of LWC Studios, joins Dots on this episode. Juleyka shares her insights into audio journalism, the evolution of the creator economy and how niche podcasts are transforming the media landscape. She also highlights the strategic use of podcasts in public relations and provides examples of impactful audio content.

Henry Burreson, Podcast Influencer, Marketing Expert and Founder of Soundwave Agency, shares his journey from hosting over 300 gaming podcasts to leading a podcast marketing agency. Together with host Dots Oyebolu, Henry explores the intersection of podcasting and influencer marketing, offering strategies for effective audience engagement and campaign success.

Dots Oyebolu speaks with Bolaji Oyejide, Creator of the world’s first B2B reality show, "Demand Wars". Bolaji offers a fresh perspective on how B2B marketing needs to shift from "being the best" to becoming the favorite by focusing on human connections and storytelling. He highlights the pitfalls of modern marketing strategies and proposes actionable frameworks for building sustainable, impactful brands.

Dots speaks to seasoned marketer Shraddha Sriram, Podcast Marketer at Chakravyuh Labs, who has over a decade of experience in public relations, B2B and B2C marketing. Shraddha explores the transformative role of human-centered design in reshaping B2B marketing. She also discusses balancing empathy and technology, the role of AI in automation and the power of gamification in creating meaningful customer experiences.

Join Dots Oyebolu as he speaks with Akvile DeFazio, President and Social Media Advertising Specialist of AKvertise, about leveraging AI for impactful social media advertising strategies. Akvile shares her journey from founding her agency to becoming an industry leader in social media advertising, highlighting the evolving role of AI in optimizing ad performance and audience engagement.

On this episode, Dots Oyebolu talks to Anders Hjorth , Retail Media Consultant of EPAM Systems. Anders shares his journey from early SEO in Europe to becoming a thought leader in retail media. The discussion covers the nuances of retail media in North America and Europe, the challenges of international marketing strategies and actionable insights for brands navigating this evolving space.