Google AI Ads in 2026: New Opportunities Small Businesses Should Know About

Google AI Ads in 2026: New Opportunities Small Businesses Should Know About

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, ...

Mid-Year Marketing Review: A Simple Guide for Small Businesses

Mid-Year Marketing Review: A Simple Guide for Small Businesses

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 ...

Navigating Google's New Review Policies in 2026

Navigating Google's New Review Policies in 2026

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...

SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING PREDICTIONS FOR 2026 AND BEYOND

SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING PREDICTIONS FOR 2026 AND BEYOND

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...

Introducing Audio Marketing Options For Your Small Business (Part 2)

Introducing Audio Marketing Options For Your Small Business (Part 2)

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...

Introducing the Power of Audio Marketing (Part 1)

Introducing the Power of Audio Marketing (Part 1)

Looking for a marketing strategy that’s easy to implement and could significantly boost your small business? Let’s talk audio! This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I break down what audio marketing is and how it can help transform your small business’s marketi...

The Best Tools for Organic Marketing as a Small Business

The Best Tools for Organic Marketing as a Small Business

Fellow small business owners! If you are looking to up your organic marketing game, then THIS is the episode for you. This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing organic marketing, what it is and what tools we suggest you use for your organic marketi...

What Happens at a Ribbon Cutting & How to Prepare

What Happens at a Ribbon Cutting & How to Prepare

Ready to host your small business’s ribbon cutting but not sure where to start? This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) marketing podcast, Vivian and I are going over what happens at a ribbon cutting and how to prepare for hosting this type of event. Help us continue to bring S.O.B.s together...

Is Networking Worth My Time As A Small Business?

Is Networking Worth My Time As A Small Business?

This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) marketing podcast, Vivian and I are explaining how networking can help your small business with visibility, opportunities, credibility, and more. We discuss what is considered networking, the benefits, and effective strategies for successful networking....