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The Marketing Boost Solutions, Show is brought to you by your host Marco Torres the Founder of MarketingBoost.com, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs boost sales and scale their businesses. He teaches entrepreneurs how to soar sales & marketing through the use of “Value-Add-Incentives” instead of discounts. His Facebook Groups are home to more than 54,000 affiliate marketers in one group and 31,000 entrepreneurs in the other who are raking in sales with his advice. In each episode, he and his expert guests deliver even more incredible solutions to your marketing challenges.

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October 29, 202637 min

You Have 11 Seconds to Be Unforgettable | Dr. Thomas Trautmann

You may know you’re the better choice, but if your message focuses on what you do instead of what your customer needs, they may never see why. Neuroscientist and executive coach Dr. Thomas Trautmann joins Capt. Marco Torres to share how entrepreneurs can use ethical persuasion to build trust and communicate their value. From turning an ordinary pitch into a customer-focused message to using rewards that actually matter, Thomas shares practical ways to stand out while putting your customer’s success first. When you focus on making your customers great, you give them a reason to remember you. 🎧 Check out the full episode and discover how to make your message, and your business unforgettable. #MBSPodcast #MarketingBoost #EthicalPersuasion #SalesTips #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy ⏱ Episode Highlights 01:21 The 11-second impression 04:08 Make your pitch memorable 08:56 Persuasion vs. manipulation 12:52 Make your customers great 18:47 Rewards that resonate 20:37 Stand out with contrast 22:39 AI and generic marketing 35:41 Thomas’s final advice Connect to Thomas below Website: https://home.happy-brains.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thomastrautmann/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/happybrainstt/ 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

October 9, 202650 min

Stop Discounting. Start Rewarding. | More Leads, Referrals & Sales

Your next customer may need a better reason to choose you… not another discount. In this special live-session episode of the Marketing Boost NEXT , Captain Marco Torres and Glenn Purdy brainstorm with Harlequin Murray, Reese Copeland, and Bryant Wilson for a practical conversation about using incentives to generate leads, encourage referrals, and build stronger customer relationships. Harlequin shares how travel incentives helped her reach an average of 10–15 one-on-one meetings a month and how two donated trips helped a nonprofit raise $770 at a silent auction. From Reese’s memorable pink-plunger introduction to Bryant’s family reunion fundraising plans, the conversation opens up creative ways to reward appointments, referrals, donations, and repeat business. Explore QR-code giveaways, customer appreciation, and a live Spin-to-Win campaign demonstration, with ideas you can adapt to your own business. Give people a reason to take the next step and a reason to remember your business. The sale may come later. The reason they remember you can start today. #MarketingBoost #IncentiveMarketing #LeadGeneration #ReferralMarketing #MBSPodcast ⏱ Episode Highlights 02:57 Travel incentives that sparked more networking meetings 05:47 Reward referrals—not just compl eted sales 10:44 Family reunion fundraising ideas 13:18 Using limited rewards to encourage action 24:49 QR codes, appointment rewards & warmer follow-ups 29:24 Customer appreciation & the law of reciprocity 32:56 Choosing rewards for repeat customers 34:00 A trade-show giveaway generates roughly 482 leads 34:57 Spin-to-Win & AI campaign-builder demonstration 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

September 25, 202632 min

Why You’re Paying More for Employee Benefits but Getting Less | Bill Hammett

You’re investing in health benefits for your team. But do your employees understand what they’re getting and how to use it? On this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast , Capt. Marco Torres sits down with Bill Hammett , founder of Hammett Health Insurance Services , to explore the gap between what employers spend and what employees actually value. Bill breaks down the forces behind rising healthcare costs and shares practical ways to get more from a benefits program. This isn't just another conversation about the headaches of health insurance. It's about empowering you, the business owner, to get more value from one of your biggest expenses and, in the process, build a stronger, more loyal team. ⏱ Episode Highlights 03:20 Building expertise as healthcare rules changed 05:10 Facing doubt as an entrepreneur 07:21 Why employees miss the value of their benefits 08:08 How to communicate the full benefits package 09:21 Why healthcare costs keep rising 15:38 Bill’s perspective on the Affordable Care Act 19:19 Which businesses can benefit? 21:03 Bill’s ideas for improving healthcare costs 30:15 Why benefits education matters year-round Connect to Bill Hammett below Website: http://www.hammetthealth.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/billhammett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billhammett4 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

August 28, 202635 min

AI Won’t Fix a Broken Business: Build the Systems That Make Growth Possible | Elias Curtis

AI can accelerate your business, but if the foundation is broken, it may only accelerate the chaos. In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast , Captain Marco Torres sits down with Elias Curtis , Founder and CEO of Transformed Design Inc. , to reveal what businesses truly need before AI and automation can deliver meaningful results. Drawing from more than 17 years in digital marketing, Elias shares how to generate qualified leads, connect your website and CRM, track the numbers that matter, and build systems that support sustainable growth. You’ll also discover why AI still requires human oversight and why the businesses that master both technology and strategy will have the advantage. This conversation was a powerful reminder that building a successful business is about having the right systems in place. It’s about working smarter, not just harder. Listen to the full episode and walk away with a clearer roadmap for your marketing and a renewed sense of control over your business growth. ⏱ Episode Highlights 02:05 – Building a digital agency over 17+ years 06:20 – Why marketing fundamentals still matter 10:45 – The biggest mistakes businesses make when scaling 15:30 – Generating qualified leads without wasting your budget 20:40 – Why lead quality matters more than lead volume 25:15 – How AI is changing marketing and small business 30:10 – The truth about AI and human oversight 34:55 – Where entrepreneurs should begin with automation 39:40 – Connecting your website, CRM, ads, and follow-up 44:25 – The KPIs every growing business should track 49:05 – SEO, GEO, and visibility in AI-powered search 53:50 – Breaking through a business growth plateau 58:15 – Building systems for sustainable long-term growth 01:01:20 – Complimentary AI & Website Growth Assessment Connect to Elias Curtis below Website: https://www.transformeddesign.com Business Platform: https://www.businesslaunchos.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliascurtis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformeddesigninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformeddesign YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformedDesign7 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

July 13, 202649 min

Beyond Growth: How to Build a Business Worth More | Jeff Glick

Growing your business is exciting, but scaling it successfully takes more than increasing sales. Behind every valuable company is a strong financial foundation, efficient systems, and a strategy designed for long-term growth, attracting investors, and creating a business that's built to last. In this episode, Capt. Marco Torres sits down with veteran finance executive Jeff Glick , founder of Start U Up and Head of U.S. Operations at Outsourced CFO. With more than 30 years of experience spanning private equity, hedge funds, family offices, and high-growth companies, Jeff shares what separates businesses that simply grow from those that become truly valuable. Discover practical insights on financial leadership, business expansion, investor readiness, franchise value, and the systems that help companies scale with confidence. Because building a business is one thing. Building one that lasts is something else entirely. Stop chasing growth—and start building lasting business value. ⏱ Episode Highlights 00:35 Meet Finance Executive Jeff Glick 01:37 The Missing Financial Foundation Behind Growth 02:38 Jeff's Journey from CFO to Entrepreneur 04:00 Building Businesses That Scale 06:35 Understanding Franchise Value 08:05 Why Owners Should Plan Their Exit Early 10:05 Common Growth Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make 12:30 Creating a Business with Lasting Value 15:58 Inside the Outsourced CFO Process 18:55 When Should You Bring in a CFO? 21:30 Using AI to Improve Financial Operations 23:20 What Investors Want to See 26:58 Preparing Your Business for Capital & Growth 33:30 Where Every Entrepreneur Should Start 35:55 Investing in Financial Leadership 37:08 The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything 39:40 Building Better Systems for Long-Term Success Connect to Jeff Glick below Website: https://www.ocfo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyglick/ 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

June 23, 202650 min

Why Direct Mail Is Crushing Digital Ads: The Marketing Comeback Nobody Saw Coming | Wilson Zehr

What if the most overlooked marketing channel today is the one sitting in your mailbox? In a world flooded with emails, social media ads, and AI-generated content, could an old-school marketing strategy actually outperform modern digital tactics? In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast , Capt. Marco Torres sits down with Dr. Wilson Zehr , entrepreneur, startup veteran, professor, and marketing strategist, to uncover why direct mail is making a powerful comeback. With over 25 years of experience launching technology startups and helping raise more than $60 million in venture capital, Dr. Zehr shares how physical marketing creates trust, cuts through digital noise, and delivers measurable results. Discover how businesses can combine direct mail with digital marketing to increase engagement, generate more leads, and build stronger customer relationships. 🎧 Tune in and walk away with actionable ideas you can test right away, whether you’re a small local business or a growing startup. The future of marketing isn't digital or physical… it's knowing how to strategically combine both. ⏱ Episode Highlights 03:10 Why Direct Mail Is Making a Major Comeback 07:25 The Trust Factor: Why Physical Mail Creates Credibility 11:45 Cutting Through Digital Noise and Inbox Fatigue 16:20 The ROI Behind Direct Mail Marketing 20:05 Combining Digital and Physical Marketing for Better Results 25:30 Using Direct Mail to Re-Engage Lost Leads 30:10 Common Marketing Mistakes Businesses Make Today 35:40 How Small Businesses Can Start Testing Direct Mail 40:15 Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Solving Real Problems 45:20 The Mindset Behind Long-Term Business Success Connect to Wilson Zehr below Website: https://www.zairmail.com/ IG: h ttps://www.instagram.com/wilsonzehr/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/wilson.zehr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsonzehr 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

June 12, 202658 min

Biggest Marketing Bottleneck Is Finally Gone: How AI Turns Video Into a Growth Engine | Sébastien N.

Everyone knows video is king. We see entrepreneurs building audiences, creating authority, and turning simple videos into leads, sales, and loyal customers. Yet behind the scenes, many business owners are fighting the same battle… overthinking every word, dreading the editing process, and waiting for their videos to be "perfect" before they ever hit publish. In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast , Capt. Marco Torres sits down with bestselling author, film producer, movement builder, and OneTake AI CEO Sébastien Night to uncover the real bottleneck keeping entrepreneurs invisible; and how AI is helping eliminate the friction between your expertise and the people who need to hear it . From overcoming perfectionism and simplifying content creation to using video to build trust, nurture relationships, and generate real business growth, this conversation is packed with practical strategies every entrepreneur can apply immediately. Because the businesses winning today aren't necessarily the smartest, the loudest, or the most polished. They're the ones willing to take action before everything feels perfect. 🎧 Tune in and discover how to turn video from a burden into one of your most powerful growth engines. ⏱ Episode Highlights 00:00 – Why So Many Entrepreneurs Stay Invisible02:58 – Meet Sébastien Night: From Movement Builder to AI Innovator06:45 – The Survey That Revealed Video's Biggest Bottleneck11:20 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Quit After Their First Video16:10 – Perfectionism: The Hidden Cost of Staying Silent21:40 – The "Never Edit Again" Mindset27:15 – How AI Removes the Friction of Content Creation33:05 – Why Authenticity Still Wins in an AI World38:50 – Turning Videos Into Leads, Trust, and Revenue44:35 – Using Incentives to Increase Engagement and Conversions49:50 – Practical Tips: Audio, Lighting, and Equipment That Matter54:30 – Repurposing Content for Long-Term Customer Nu Connect to Sébastien Night below Website: https://www.onetake.ai/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/onetake.ai/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/onetakeai/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@OneTakeAI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiennight/ 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

May 27, 202641 min

The No-BS Truth About Dental Marketing Most Agencies Ignore And How to Fix It | Chris Pistorius

In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, Capt. Marco Torres sits down with Chris Pistorius , founder of Kickstart Dental Marketing, to uncover one of the biggest mistakes businesses make when trying to grow: focusing on getting more leads instead of fixing the systems that convert them. Chris reveals why many dental practices and service-based businesses are operating with what he calls a “Leaky Bucket,” spending heavily on ads while silently losing revenue through missed calls, poor follow-up, broken systems, and weak customer experiences. With over 17 years in digital marketing, Chris breaks down what actually drives predictable growth in today’s competitive market and why conversion matters more than traffic. From AI search optimization and follow-up strategies to customer experience and scalable systems, this conversation is packed with practical insights, hard truths, and no-BS strategies every business owner needs to hear. This isn’t just for dentists, it’s for any service-based ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Chris Pistorius 02:14 – The biggest lie in dental marketing 05:41 – What is the “Leaky Bucket” problem? 09:26 – Why businesses lose revenue after leads come in 13:52 – Missed calls, poor follow-up & broken systems 18:37 – Why conversion matters more than traffic 23:08 – The power of the 7-touch follow-up rule 27:54 – AI search, ChatGPT & the future of marketing 33:11 – Website mistakes costing businesses customers 38:26 – Building predictable, measurable growth 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

May 21, 202644 min

The Entrepreneur Trap: Why Doing Everything Yourself Is Killing Your Growth | Matt Diamante

If your business can’t grow without you doing everything… you don’t own a business yet — you own a job. Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack ambition… they fail because they become the bottleneck in their own business. In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast , Matt Diamante shares how he broke free from the exhausting cycle of doing everything himself and built systems that allowed his business to scale without sacrificing his sanity. As the founder of HeyTony, Matt has helped businesses rank higher, get discovered online, and create consistent organic growth through SEO strategies that actually work. But this episode goes beyond marketing. It’s about building a business that doesn’t own you. From leveraging AI to streamlining operations and creating content that converts, Matt reveals the exact mindset and systems entrepreneurs need to grow smarter in today’s digital world. Connect with Matt: 🌐 Website: https://www.amazon.ca/Get-Found-No-Fluff-Becoming-Customers/dp/1068826401 ; https://heytony.ca/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heytonyagency/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heytony.agency/ ⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Why Entrepreneurs Become the Bottleneck 02:41 – Matt’s Journey from Solo Operator to CEO 06:18 – The Hidden Cost of Doing Everything Yourself 10:02 – Systems That Changed the Game 14:36 – Using AI to Eliminate Busy Work 18:44 – SEO Strategies That Still Work Today 23:15 – How to Create Organic Growth Consistently 27:58 – Building a Team You Can Trust 32:20 – The Truth About Scaling Without Burnout 36:54 – Why Simplicity Wins in Marketing 41:07 – Advice for Entrepreneurs Feeling Overwhelmed 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.

May 12, 202659 min

Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck… Even With Great Marketing | Abi Asija

Most entrepreneurs think their problem is traffic… more leads… better ads… But what if the real issue is what happens after a customer says yes? In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast , Capt. Marco Torres sits down with Abi Asija , entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Land Business, who built a 7-figure company through 700+ deals across the U.S. by mastering the fundamentals most businesses ignore. This conversation breaks down the principles behind predictable growth : why speed beats persuasion, how goodwill multiplies every offer you make, and why your best customers are probably the ones you already have . Abi shares the 4 types of offers every business should be using, the power of customer-funded growth , and the simple systems that allowed him to scale debt-free in a noisy, competitive market. If you’re tired of fluff, burnout, and complicated strategies that don’t convert… this episode will hit differently. Connect with Abi: 🌐 Website: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHZMWLCB 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiasija ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Builders, Doers & Real Business Principles 03:06 – Abi Asija’s Journey to 700+ Deals 07:51 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Focus on the Wrong Thing 12:20 – Existing Customers = Your Greatest Asset 18:43 – The 4 Types of Offers Explained 26:58 – How Amazon & Starbucks Maximize Revenue 32:14 – Speed to Lead: The Hidden Sales Multiplier 38:07 – Why Simplicity Converts Faster 43:55 – Goodwill as a Competitive Advantage 49:28 – Customer-Funded Growth Strategies 55:46 – Focus, Consistency & Compounding 1:01:17 – Final Lessons for Entrepreneurs Serious About Scaling 🎙 Missed Previous Episodes? Level up your strategy. Catch every episode here: 👉 https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Need More Leads? More Sales? 🚀 Want More Leads AND Better Conversions? Marketing Boost helps businesses increase sales using high-value incentives instead of discounts. 👉 Try Marketing Boost FREE https://MarketingBoost.com 🎯 Not a Marketing Boost Member Yet? Book your FREE Brainstorm Session and see how to use incentives to drive growth:👉 https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb ⚙️ Want to Automate Your Growth? Scale smarter with Automation Booster, the all-in-one CRM built to integrate travel incentives into your campaigns.