In-House Marketer vs. Agency: What’s Best for Your Growing Business?

Strategic Minimalism: The 6 Marketing Habits to Quit Now

Jordan and Winston explain what they would tell business owners to stop doing immediately to grow faster by simplifying marketing. They recommend stopping daily social posting without strategy, focusing instead on two to three intentional posts per week that teach, build trust, or move people toward working with you, and choosing only the one to three platforms where customers actually are. They warn against buying bad leads from sources where leads are shared and low quality, and against chasing vanity metrics like likes, followers, and impressions instead of leads, booked calls, and revenue. They advise streamlining “duct-taped” tools into simple systems, stopping ads if the funnel and follow-up are broken, and avoiding rebranding when the real issue is unclear messaging. The replacement is clear messaging, consistent channels, a website built to convert, and fast follow-up.  Episode #: 61  Visit our website: https://madroitmarketing.com [https://madroitmarketing.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/ [https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/] Instagram: instagram.com/madroitmarketing [http://instagram.com/madroitmarketing] TikTok: tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing [http://tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured]   00:00 Introduction to the Episode Topic 01:15 Stop Posting Aimlessly 02:11 Pick Fewer Platforms 02:49 Stop Buying Leads 04:06 Ignore Vanity Metrics 05:40 Simplify Your Tech Stack 07:07 Pause Ads Fix Funnel 08:26 Messaging Over Rebrand 09:09 What to Do Instead 10:18 Conclusion and Reach Out With Questions to madroitmarketing.com/podcast [http://madroitmarketing.com/podcast]

Rethink Your Marketing: A Simple Path to Better Results

In this episode of the Madroit Marketing Podcast, Jordan Winston explains how to rebuild a business’s marketing from scratch with a simple, no-fluff system. The focus is on fixing a “focus problem” by simplifying and starting with the foundation: define the goal and strategy, clarify messaging, build or refine a website, optimize a Google Business Profile, and create a full-funnel path through fulfillment and reviews. They recommend prioritizing visibility where it matters—especially Google search and local SEO—then layering in content that answers customer questions, shows real work and results, and can be repurposed into multiple formats without overposting. Paid ads are optional only when the funnel and team are ready. Finally, they stress fast trust-building and consistent lead follow-up using clear next steps and simple sequences, summarizing the framework as clarity, visibility, trust, conversion, and follow-up.   Episode #: 60  Visit our website: https://madroitmarketing.com [https://madroitmarketing.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/ [https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/] Instagram: instagram.com/madroitmarketing [http://instagram.com/madroitmarketing] TikTok: tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing [http://tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured] 00:00 Introduction to the Episode Topic 00:17 Marketing From Scratch 00:42 Simplify and Set Goals 02:22 Visibility Where It Matters 03:42 Paid Ads When Ready 04:15 Build Trust Fast 05:28 Content Engine That Works 08:35 Lead Follow Up Systems 10:28 Keep It Simple and Scale 11:45 Wrap Up and Reach Out With Questions to madroitmarketing.com/podcast [http://madroitmarketing.com/podcast]

The Power of Promptness: How to Win Leads with Speedy Follow-Ups

In this Madroit Podcast episode, Jordan and Winston discuss follow-up as a key missing link in the marketing-to-sales journey, arguing that many businesses generate leads but lose revenue due to slow, inconsistent, or forgotten responses after form submissions. The episode highlights that the first company to follow up usually wins, citing that only 7% of companies respond within five minutes while 50% take five days. Key principles for effective follow-up include speed, clarity, and consistency, supported by an automated system featuring instant confirmation messages, a 3–7 day email/text sequence, CRM alerts and tasks, and longer-term nurture campaigns for cold leads. They also cover common mistakes such as having no automation, failing to personalize, ghosting after a first call or quote, and ignoring non-form leads like DMs or missed calls, emphasizing that follow-up builds trust and reduces friction from click to close.  Episode #: 59  Visit our website: https://madroitmarketing.com [https://madroitmarketing.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/ [https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/] Instagram: instagram.com/madroitmarketing [http://instagram.com/madroitmarketing] TikTok: tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing [http://tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured] 00:00 Introduction to the Episode Topic 00:26 Why Follow Up Matters 01:11 The Speed to Win 01:58 Follow Up System Blueprint 03:27 Tools to Automate 04:30 Common Follow Up Mistakes 05:53 Follow Up Builds Trust 06:46 Click to Close Wrap Up 07:11 Conclusion and Reach Out With Questions to madroitmarketing.com/podcast [http://madroitmarketing.com/podcast]

The Quiet Killer of ROI: Why Your Website Isn't Converting

Jordan and Winston discuss how a good-looking website can quietly kill ROI if it doesn’t drive visitors to take action. They cover common signs of poor conversion (low form fills, no calls, high bounce rates, weak scroll depth, and users spending time without acting) and real customer feedback that signals confusion about services, service areas, or next steps. The episode breaks down core causes like unclear homepage messaging, lack of trust builders (reviews, testimonials, recognizable logos, before-and-after visuals), and too much friction from long forms, unclear CTAs, confusing navigation, and missing “next step” logic. They share a conversion-focused checklist for local and service-based businesses, including a clear headline, CTAs visible throughout scrolling, embedded reviews/testimonials, a simple minimal-field contact form, a “how it works” section, and a clean mobile experience. They also explain when to update a site—when messaging changes, ads aren’t converting, mobile is slow or clunky, or people say they’re confused—and emphasize making the homepage more intuitive, clarifying what you do (and don’t do), building trust quickly, and guiding visitors to the next step.  Episode #: 58  Visit our website: https://madroitmarketing.com [https://madroitmarketing.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/ [https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/] Instagram: instagram.com/madroitmarketing [http://instagram.com/madroitmarketing] TikTok: tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing [http://tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured]   00:00 Welcome to the Madroit Podcast (What Marketing Actually Does) 00:16 The Quiet ROI Killer: A Website That Doesn’t Convert 00:43 Brochure vs. Sales Machine: Your Site Must Move People 01:05 How to Spot a Site That Looks Good but Doesn’t ‘Score’ 02:24 Root Causes: Unclear Messaging, Low Trust & Too Much Friction 03:35 Conversion Website Checklist: Must-Haves for Local Service Businesses 04:50 When to Update Your Website (Without a Full Redesign) 05:33 Fixing Confusion: Make What You Do Obvious & Intuitive 06:38 Wrap-Up: Your Website Should Work as Hard as You Do 07:04 Outro and Reach Out With Questions to madroitmarketing.com/podcast [http://madroitmarketing.com/podcast]

In-House Marketer vs. Agency: What’s Best for Your Growing Business?

Join hosts Jordan and Winston as they dive into one of the most frequently asked questions by businesses: Should you hire an in-house marketer or partner with an agency? This episode breaks down the pros and cons of each option, helps you identify the gaps in your marketing strategy, and provides insights on when to hire internally or bring in external expertise. Learn how to build a smarter, more sustainable marketing system tailored to your business needs. Don’t miss out on these bite-sized marketing and sales insights!  Episode #: 57  Visit our website: https://madroitmarketing.com [https://madroitmarketing.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/madroit-marketing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/ [https://www.facebook.com/MadroitMarketing/] Instagram: instagram.com/madroitmarketing [http://instagram.com/madroitmarketing] TikTok: tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing [http://tiktok.com/@madroitmarketing] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@madroit/featured]  00:00 Introduction to the Episode Topic 00:25 In-House Marketer vs. Agency: The Big Question 00:52 Understanding Your Marketing Needs 01:12 Pros and Cons of In-House Marketing 01:59 Advantages of Working with an Agency 05:33 When to Hire In-House 06:48 When to Bring in a Marketing Partner 08:48 Hybrid Models and Long-Term Partnerships 10:51 Conclusion and Reach Out With Questions to madroitmarketing.com/podcast [http://madroitmarketing.com/podcast]