The Rialto Marketing Podcast

Hosted by Tim Fitzpatrick

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Oct 2026

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Do you want to have a thriving business? Then look no further. The Rialto Marketing Podcast is your source for the best marketing, growth, and business tips sprinkled with a little bit of mindset to keep you motivated. If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur, this is the show for you. Sometimes it's only us providing advice, and other times you'll hear from one of our special guests to shower us with their wisdom. Tune in and enjoy.

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November 6, 2026Episode 43415 min

434. Why Your Marketing Agency Keeps Failing You (And It's Not Their Fault)

You hired an agency. They were sharp on the sales call. They showed you case studies, a nice dashboard, maybe a content calendar. Six months later, you've spent $30,000, and you can't point to a single deal that came from it. So you fire them, you hire the next one, and the same thing happens again. I've talked to hundreds of MSPs and B2B tech companies, and here's what I've noticed. The agency usually isn't the problem. The problem is what they were handed on day one, or more accurately, what they weren't handed. By the end of today's episode, you will know why this keeps happening and what to fix before you hire anyone else. >>> P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways we can help you turn client acquisition from your biggest challenge into your biggest advantage... #1 Need some quick direction? Let’s talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what may be getting in the way. You’ll leave with 2–3 solid recommendations on where to focus next. Book Your Free Discovery Call #2 Need a clear plan? In a focused 90-minute session, we’ll look at your marketing, find what’s holding you back, and identify your top priorities. You’ll leave with a clear 90-day roadmap for what to do next. Get Your Quick-Start Marketing Roadmap #3 Want to build a marketing engine that works? Stop wasting time and money on disconnected marketing tactics. Get the strategy, support, and guidance you need to focus on what matters and build a repeatable system for attracting new clients. Join the Marketing Engine Mastery Accelerator #4 Need an experienced growth advisor in your corner? Get expert guidance to help you set priorities, make better marketing decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your Growth Engine moving in the right direction. We direct. You execute. Explore the Marketing Engine Navigator

October 23, 2026Episode 43315 min

433. The Counterintuitive Secret to Growing Faster

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. This is one of my favorite quotes. We tend to think the fastest way to grow is to add more. More marketing, more people, more tools, more technology, just more stuff. But I have found that one of the best ways to accelerate growth is actually to simplify. I'll dig deeper into this concept in today's episode, so stay with me here. >>> P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways we can help you turn client acquisition from your biggest challenge into your biggest advantage... #1 Need some quick direction? Let’s talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what may be getting in the way. You’ll leave with 2–3 solid recommendations on where to focus next. Book Your Free Discovery Call #2 Need a clear plan? In a focused 90-minute session, we’ll look at your marketing, find what’s holding you back, and identify your top priorities. You’ll leave with a clear 90-day roadmap for what to do next. Get Your Quick-Start Marketing Roadmap #3 Want to build a marketing engine that works? Stop wasting time and money on disconnected marketing tactics. Get the strategy, support, and guidance you need to focus on what matters and build a repeatable system for attracting new clients. Join the Marketing Engine Mastery Accelerator #4 Need an experienced growth advisor in your corner? Get expert guidance to help you set priorities, make better marketing decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your Growth Engine moving in the right direction. We direct. You execute. Explore the Marketing Engine Navigator

October 9, 2026Episode 43219 min

432. What's Wrong With Marketing Today

So you are posting on LinkedIn every week. You ran a few ad campaigns. You hired a freelancer to help with SEO, and yet your pipeline still feels unpredictable. Does this sound familiar? Most marketing advice today is about doing more stuff, not about doing the right stuff. In this episode, I'm going to pull back the curtain on why so much marketing effort produces so little revenue and what actually needs to change. I'm just going to riff on this and share some of the things that I see being in marketing day in, day out. Hopefully you find this helpful. >>> P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways we can help you turn client acquisition from your biggest challenge into your biggest advantage... #1 Need some quick direction? Let’s talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what may be getting in the way. You’ll leave with 2–3 solid recommendations on where to focus next. Book Your Free Discovery Call #2 Need a clear plan? In a focused 90-minute session, we’ll look at your marketing, find what’s holding you back, and identify your top priorities. You’ll leave with a clear 90-day roadmap for what to do next. Get Your Quick-Start Marketing Roadmap #3 Want to build a marketing engine that works? Stop wasting time and money on disconnected marketing tactics. Get the strategy, support, and guidance you need to focus on what matters and build a repeatable system for attracting new clients. Join the Marketing Engine Mastery Accelerator #4 Need an experienced growth advisor in your corner? Get expert guidance to help you set priorities, make better marketing decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your Growth Engine moving in the right direction. We direct. You execute. Explore the Marketing Engine Navigator

September 25, 2026Episode 43135 min

431. 300 MSPs, One Truth: What's Really Broken in Your Marketing

So you've built a solid MSP business, and you're delivering real value to your clients every day. But when it comes to marketing, most MSPs are either avoiding it altogether, throwing money at tactics that don't stick, or wondering why the leads they do get never seem to turn into the right conversations. Today, we're digging into what actually works with someone who has worked with over 300 MSPs since 2017 and has seen every marketing mistake in the book. We're going to cover the real reason past marketing efforts failed, why chasing leads is the wrong goal, and how AI is reshaping what MSPs need to do right now to stay ahead. >>> Whenever you are ready, here are 4 ways we can help you reach your revenue goals faster... #1 Unlock the full potential of your marketing engine. We'll provide you and your team with the direction, insights, and tools necessary to excel in the complex landscape of modern marketing. - Marketing Advisor On Call #2 Discover the marketing strategies & tactics that will guide your next quarter and unlock explosive growth in 90 minutes. - Quick-Start Marketing Strategy Game Plan #3 Discover a tailor-made strategy for unprecedented growth to transform your marketing in 30 days. - Unlock Your Growth Opportunities #4 If you need guidance on the most effective direction for your marketing, then schedule a call with us today! - Get Your Free Discovery Call Now

September 11, 2026Episode 43039 min

430. What It Really Takes to Scale vCISO Services

Many MSPs already have the technical talent to deliver strong cybersecurity services, and the market demand is clearly there. But turning that expertise into meaningful recurring revenue is a different challenge, especially when vCISO offers lack clear positioning, a repeatable sales process, or the right delivery model. In this episode, we'll explore what separates MSPs that successfully scale vCISO services from those that struggle to gain traction and where AI is creating both opportunities and costly mistakes. You will walk away with a clear picture of how to build a cybersecurity offering that clients understand, value,and are willing to buy. >>> Whenever you are ready, here are 4 ways we can help you reach your revenue goals faster... #1 Unlock the full potential of your marketing engine. We'll provide you and your team with the direction, insights, and tools necessary to excel in the complex landscape of modern marketing. - Marketing Advisor On Call #2 Discover the marketing strategies & tactics that will guide your next quarter and unlock explosive growth in 90 minutes. - Quick-Start Marketing Strategy Game Plan #3 Discover a tailor-made strategy for unprecedented growth to transform your marketing in 30 days. - Unlock Your Growth Opportunities #4 If you need guidance on the most effective direction for your marketing, then schedule a call with us today! - Get Your Free Discovery Call Now

August 28, 2026Episode 42932 min

429. How to Choose a CRM That Actually Supports Growth

Your CRM should help your team turn relationships, activity, and data into predictable revenue. Too many companies choose a platform before they really understand the process it needs to support, which leads to poor adoption, messy data, and missed growth opportunities. In this episode, we'll explore the most common CRM mistakes, what to prioritize when choosing or implementing one, and how to tell whether your CRM and revenue process are actually working. You're going to leave with a clearer picture of how to make your CRM a growth tool, not just another software expense. >>> Whenever you are ready, here are 4 ways we can help you reach your revenue goals faster... #1 Unlock the full potential of your marketing engine. We'll provide you and your team with the direction, insights, and tools necessary to excel in the complex landscape of modern marketing. - Marketing Advisor On Call #2 Discover the marketing strategies & tactics that will guide your next quarter and unlock explosive growth in 90 minutes. - Quick-Start Marketing Strategy Game Plan #3 Discover a tailor-made strategy for unprecedented growth to transform your marketing in 30 days. - Unlock Your Growth Opportunities #4 If you need guidance on the most effective direction for your marketing, then schedule a call with us today! - Get Your Free Discovery Call Now

August 14, 2026Episode 42840 min

428. Why MSP Cold Outreach Fails and How to Fix It

The reality is that most MSP cold outreach falls completely flat. It is rare for me to speak with someone experiencing success with cold outreach. Why is that the case? It's not because the timing is wrong or the market is too competitive. Today, we're getting into exactly what MSPs are doing wrong with their outreach, why most MSP offers fail to connect with prospects, and the one critical element that's almost certainly missing from yours right now. >>> Whenever you are ready, here are 4 ways we can help you reach your revenue goals faster... #1 Unlock the full potential of your marketing engine. We'll provide you and your team with the direction, insights, and tools necessary to excel in the complex landscape of modern marketing. - Marketing Advisor On Call #2 Discover the marketing strategies & tactics that will guide your next quarter and unlock explosive growth in 90 minutes. - Quick-Start Marketing Strategy Game Plan #3 Discover a tailor-made strategy for unprecedented growth to transform your marketing in 30 days. - Unlock Your Growth Opportunities #4 If you need guidance on the most effective direction for your marketing, then schedule a call with us today! - Get Your Free Discovery Call Now

July 31, 2026Episode 42716 min

427. AI Is Smart. That Doesn't Mean It Should Be Your Strategist.

I read an article recently where someone proudly announced that AI had created their entire marketing strategy. At first glance, it sounds impressive. Faster, it's easier, it's cheaper. But my first thought wasn't, oh, my God, this is brilliant. It was this could be an absolute disaster. If you don't know marketing strategy yourself, how do you know whether what AI gives you is good, bad, or completely made up. AI is an incredible tool. I use it every day. But here's the mistake I see people making. They are treating AI like a strategist when it's really an assistant. It is a thought partner. Those are two very different roles. And that's what I'm going to dig into in today's episode. >>> Whenever you are ready, here are 4 ways we can help you reach your revenue goals faster... #1 Unlock the full potential of your marketing engine. We'll provide you and your team with the direction, insights, and tools necessary to excel in the complex landscape of modern marketing. - Marketing Advisor On Call #2 Discover the marketing strategies & tactics that will guide your next quarter and unlock explosive growth in 90 minutes. - Quick-Start Marketing Strategy Game Plan #3 Discover a tailor-made strategy for unprecedented growth to transform your marketing in 30 days. - Unlock Your Growth Opportunities #4 If you need guidance on the most effective direction for your marketing, then schedule a call with us today! - Get Your Free Discovery Call Now

July 17, 2026Episode 42614 min

426. Do You Really Know Where Your Clients Are Coming From?

Today, I'm walking through something I call the Ideal Client Origin Roadmap. It is a simple exercise that traces your best clients back to their true root, not just the last touch point before they signed. By the end of this episode, you will understand why this matters and have a clear way to start mapping it for your own business. >>> Whenever you are ready, here are 4 ways we can help you reach your revenue goals faster... #1 Unlock the full potential of your marketing engine. We'll provide you and your team with the direction, insights, and tools necessary to excel in the complex landscape of modern marketing. - Marketing Advisor On Call #2 Discover the marketing strategies & tactics that will guide your next quarter and unlock explosive growth in 90 minutes. - Quick-Start Marketing Strategy Game Plan #3 Discover a tailor-made strategy for unprecedented growth to transform your marketing in 30 days. - Unlock Your Growth Opportunities #4 If you need guidance on the most effective direction for your marketing, then schedule a call with us today! - Get Your Free Discovery Call Now

July 3, 2026Episode 42516 min

425. Same Words, Different Results: How to Tell a Good Marketer from a Bad One Before It Costs You

Today, I'm going to give you a filter. These seven phrases every marketer says, and the one question you should ask behind each one to find out if they actually mean it. If they can actually deliver. >>> Whenever you are ready, here are 4 ways we can help you reach your revenue goals faster... #1 Unlock the full potential of your marketing engine. We'll provide you and your team with the direction, insights, and tools necessary to excel in the complex landscape of modern marketing. - Marketing Advisor On Call #2 Discover the marketing strategies & tactics that will guide your next quarter and unlock explosive growth in 90 minutes. - Quick-Start Marketing Strategy Game Plan #3 Discover a tailor-made strategy for unprecedented growth to transform your marketing in 30 days. - Unlock Your Growth Opportunities #4 If you need guidance on the most effective direction for your marketing, then schedule a call with us today! - Get Your Free Discovery Call Now