Last week we brought you best generative AI practices Google recently shared. This week, we’re talking about WORST practices - or everything Google does NOT want you to worry about when it comes to generative AI search. In this episode of the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian a...

AI search hasn’t really changed too much when it comes to SEO best practices - but don’t just take our word for it. Last month Google shared their best practices when it comes to SEO and AI search. This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are dissecting and disc...

Get in the (metaphorical) car because we’re going on a summer road trip! This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are “driving” along the coast to take you SOBs to different stops/locations where you can find local advertising opportunities. Local advertising ca...

We’re going to court! Marketing court. There’s an overwhelming amount of marketing advice available on the internet - but not all advice is worth your time. This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are sharing our 3 step strategy for evaluating marketing advice ...

Google is at it again, with 2 new ad opportunities that you NEED to know about as a small business owner. This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I discussing Google’s conversational discovery and highlighted answers ads. We discuss what they are, how they work, ...

We’re officially half way through 2026! In this week’s episode, Vivian and I are breaking down the essentials of a mid-year marketing review, and sharing practical tips on how to get started on one for your small business. Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing ...

Google recently announced new updates to their review policy and small businesses NEED to hear about this. Vivian and I are discussing what’s changed in the review policy, how Google is cracking down on rule breakers, AND what businesses can still do to collect reviews without getting any taken down...

We are channeling our inner Nosferatu...I mean Nostradamus and making some predictions about marketing trends and changes in the coming years. We are discussing the changing AI sentiment, return to traditional marketing, live shopping, and more. Let us know in the comments if you agree/disagree with...

Now that we’ve convinced you SOBs (small owned businesses) to consider audio marketing strategy - let’s talk about your options! This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I discussing audio marketing options available to small business owners, including podcast spo...