Digital Marketing Stories

If you're a digital marketing professional, agency leader, affiliate marketer, or entrepreneur looking to scale your business, this episode is packed with actionable insights: Affiliate Marketing Essentials in 2026: Learn what it takes to start and scale a successful affiliate business—how to vet advertisers, select profitable offers, and avoid common payment pitfalls. Building a Sustainable Agenc...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories Jim Banks sits down with Ivan Janku for an honest chat about running an agency, surviving in the ever-changing marketing world, and the real challenges behind the scenes. If you want a peek into what it truly takes to make it in digital marketing, you don’t want to miss this episode. YouTube - No BS Ads LinkedIn Instagram - No BS Ads Digital Rocket - Fu...

Are you ready to elevate your digital marketing in 2025? In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, Perry Sheraw—email marketing expert and automation strategist—joins host Jim Banks to dive deep into the latest trends, game-changing tools, and proven strategies for turning your email list into a revenue powerhouse. From leveraging AI for advanced personalization to practical segmentation tacti...

From conference travels in London, Berlin, and Bologna, to candid discussions about how the world of Pay Per Click advertising has shifted, Kirk and Jim peel back the curtain on everything from early Google Ads hacks to today's AI-driven campaigns. Dive into topics including: PPC Evolution : How the landscape has dramatically changed in the past two years and what digital marketers MUST know to st...

In today’s episode, Jim welcomes John Dwyer (JD), founder of the Institute of Wow, for a dynamic and entertaining conversation packed with real-world marketing wisdom and a few cheeky stories along the way. Jim and John dive deep into the world of direct response marketing, sharing how classic principles from marketing legends like Claude Hopkins are still at the heart of successful campaigns, eve...

In this high-impact episode of Digital Marketing Stories , host Jim Banks sits down with Young Han, a serial entrepreneur, fractional COO/CFO, and founder of multiple service businesses. They tackle one of today's biggest digital challenges: data-driven decision-making in an AI-powered, rapidly evolving marketing world. Key Takeaways: The Power of Accurate Data: Young and Jim break down why drowni...

Looking for actionable strategies in digital marketing , event promotion , and social media audience growth ? Want the inside story on the power of authenticity and resilience in business? This episode is your go-to guide. Key Takeaways: Event Marketing Secrets: How Benjamin leverages micro-influencers, geographic social media targeting, and eye-catching guerrilla campaigns to fill venues and driv...

Welcome to another episode of Digital Marketing Stories. This week, Jim talks to Joel Bondorowsky, a seasoned digital marketer and founder of PPC Designs, a boutique agency specializing in helping startups and e-commerce brands grow through paid media. Introduced by a previous guest, Anton Shulke, Joel shares his journey from the early days of dial-up internet, when concepts like click-through rat...

Are you a digital marketer , woman entrepreneur , or aspiring business owner aiming to make a real impact in the online world? This episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Michelle Thames shares her inspiring journey from being fired to becoming a self-taught marketing powerhouse, all while building a thriving online community for women over the age of 42. Discover why c...

We are back with the start of Season 3 of Digital Marketing Stories After a much-needed sabbatical, host Jim Banks returns with a fresh perspective and an exciting guest to kick things off. Kirsten Graham, is the co-owner of Six Figure Business Coaching. In this episode Kirsten shares her 15+ years of entrepreneurial experience, diving into the world of outsourcing, automation, and the power of vi...

Joe Rare is a serial entrepreneur and digital marketing expert from Montana. In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories Joe discusses the influx of people moving to Montana due to its portrayal on the TV show Yellowstone. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his admiration for a successful business owner in his youth and reading 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' at 18. Joe emphasizes the impo...

In this episode, Jim welcomes Ben Jones, CEO of Titan Marketer, a YouTube advertising specialist based in Perth, Australia. Ben shares insights into his company's focus on YouTube ads, the shift from consulting to a done-for-you agency, and his global recognition in the industry. They talk about the effectiveness of different advertising platforms, and cast a critical eye on Performance Max campai...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, Jim interviews Peter Murphy Lewis, also known as Strategic Pete. Pete discusses his background growing up in Kansas, working in Boston, and living in Chile. He explains his work as a fractional CMO, including his transition back to the U.S. and how he helps companies scale, rebrand, and increase revenue within a six to 18 month window before disengagin...

Mike Vannelli, the creative director of Think Envy, shares his evolution in the creative industry. He started his career in the competitive music video sector, working with significant artists like Wiz Khalifa and Three 6 Mafia before shifting to advertising and commercial production. Vannelli discusses how his business adapted to COVID-19 by leveraging backlog and quick adjustments that allowed t...

In this episode Jim talks to Angela Tipton and Travis Franklin, cousins and business partners specializing in marketing for biotech and agricuture tech companies. They discuss how they entered the business, the fast-paced nature of these industries, and the importance of understanding client strategies deeply before execution. They touch on advancements in drone technology, AI, and automation, and...

In this conversational podcast episode, Jim talks to Chris Smith from Podtastic Audio. Chris is a podcaster as well as a truck driver from San Diego.  They discuss Chris's podcasting journey with his wife, the origin and success of his podcast 'Podtastic Audio,' and his experience balancing work life and podcasting.  Chris shares insights on effective podcast hosting and guesting, includ...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, host Jim Banks interviews Naresh Vissa, the founder of Krish Media & Marketing and Krish Capital. Naresh shares his journey from Wall Street to becoming a digital marketing and real estate entrepreneur. He details his service offerings, emphasizing his approach to providing 'almost' full-service digital marketing by outsourcing. Naresh also discuss...

Melissa Snow is the founder of the Powerful Women Rising Community. In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories Melissa shares her journey from being a high school English teacher and personal injury paralegal to becoming an entrepreneur by accident. She discusses her initial venture into life coaching and the realization of the importance of networking and relationships in business growth. Melis...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, Jim talks with John McDougall, a veteran in the digital marketing field. John recounts his early experiences starting from 1995 when he was tasked with selling websites at his father's agency. He describes how he learned about it in 1996 and utilized tools like WebPosition Gold. John and Jim exchange stories from the late '90s and early 2000s, covering...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, host Jim Banks chats with Corey Morris, a seasoned digital marketing professional with over 20 years of experience. Corey shares insights from his career journey, which began in 2005, and explains his progression from project management to becoming the owner of Voltage, a full-service digital marketing agency. They delve into the importance of niche sp...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, host Jim Banks chats with Grace Clemens, a digital marketing expert hailing from the United States, but currently based in Barcelona, Spain. We delve into Grace's career journey, focusing on her e-commerce expertise and the significance and value of digital marketing audits for e-commerce brands, nonprofits, and B2B companies. Grace explains in detail...

The discussion today touches on topics including the complex business strategies needed to succeed today to the rapid evolution of AI. Ben Hoehn is a fractional CMO whose personal brand is Mojo Mogul. Ben explains his passion for working with early-stage startups and his unique approach to 'strategic-cution.' The conversation dives deep into the AI landscape, discussing its impact on jobs, workfor...

In this episode, Jim talks to Jesse Ringer, founder and CEO of Method & Metric, an SEO agency based in Vancouver. Jesse discusses his journey from freelancing in a post-financial 2008 crisis to establishing his agency in 2017. They talk about the evolution of digital marketing, the importance of human connection in business, and the impact of AI on SEO. Jesse shares insights into finding and r...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, Jim talks to Ryan Jones, who shares his journey at Razorfish as well as innovative and new SEO tool SERPrecon.  Ryan discusses the transition from traditional SEO metrics to modern approaches using machine learning and vectors.  Additionally, they explore the impact of AI on search and digital marketing strategies.  Apart from profession...

In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, host Jim Banks chats with Sam Noble about her journey and experiences in the digital marketing industry. Sam shares insights from her transitional career, starting at a travel agency and moving through various roles in marketing, financial services, and agencies, before establishing her own freelance consultancy, Biddable Moments. She discusses the pro...