{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/6953cd8530165a956dd14864?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Top 10 Marketing Lessons You Need from 2025","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/1767099504880-58c32e22-a162-4d90-a106-66fbad8b979c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As 2025 wraps up, I’m taking you behind the data to reveal the top 10 most downloaded episodes of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em> this year—and the <em>biggest theme that kept emerging</em>: trust-first strategy over trends.</p><p><br></p><p>In this year-end special, you’ll hear from brilliant guests like Gordon Firemark, Megan Dougherty, Mike Swenson, Lisanne Murphy, Sarah Nay, and more. We cover everything from building trust in the age of AI, creating human-first content, crisis-proofing your brand, to leveraging SEO and podcasting for sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by marketing \"shoulds\"—this episode is your permission slip to slow down and get strategic.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>What 2025 taught us about audience trust and authentic marketing</li><li>Why AI without strategy won't work in the long run</li><li>How to get more ROI from your marketing efforts</li><li>How your podcast can become a powerful business driver</li><li>What real business owners did to simplify, grow, and lead effectively</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Reflecting on a Year of Intentional Marketing</p><p>00:21 Introduction to Rocky Mountain Marketing</p><p>00:51 Year-End Review: Key Insights from 2025</p><p>02:18 Top 10 Episodes Countdown: Legal Protection for Podcasters</p><p>05:54 Podcast Blueprints for Business Success</p><p>08:54 Crisis-Proofing Your Brand</p><p>11:45 Transforming Your Website into a Sales Machine</p><p>15:29 Sustainable Growth Strategies for Small Businesses</p><p>18:19 Using Psychology to Attract Dream Clients</p><p>20:40 Finding Clarity and Passion in Entrepreneurship</p><p>21:37 Getting Your Local Business on Google's First Page</p><p>25:25 Human-First AI Marketing with Mike Monte</p><p>29:06 Turning Cold DMs into Warm Conversations</p><p>33:54 Trust-First Marketing Without Posting Every Day</p><p>38:44 Final Thoughts and Year-End Reflections</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the show, this recap is packed with timeless advice to guide your 2026 strategy.</p><p>Hit <em>follow</em> and subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss the powerful conversations we have coming next year!</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}