Engaging Marketeer

Keep calm and get more leads! In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Tommi Murshed-Parish, director of Convert More Chase Less, reveals how to get powerful video testimonials from your clients that result in true lasting success for your business. Discover how standout testimonials can be a complete game changer for your brand, and the two types that create the most impact (spoiler alert: h...

NEVER touch this company with a barge pole ...is what people will say about you if you don't deal with problems correctly. In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren has declared war against a furniture company. It's not about the mistakes you make in business. What sets you aside from competitors, however, is the way you fix them - and this is the difference between people continuing to...

"No one dies today" According to the movie Sully, this was the mission plan discussed onboard doomed #Flight1549. In a special episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to one of the remarkable survivors of the plane crash that inspired the film starring Tom Hanks - of which today marks the 16th anniversary. Find out what it was REALLY like to be a passenger on board the doomed flight, and...

Should Darren tone it down? According to the powers that be in BNI, yes… but, believe it or not, Darren now needs YOUR opinion. Should he be reining it in - or doubling down? About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co...

Do you have old mentalities holding you back? In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Niraj Kapur, author and sales coach, reveals how he was told to keep his mouth shut from a young age. Having been diagnosed with autism at a time where it was frequently misunderstood, Niraj has gone from withdrawing from society as a way of coping, to becoming a successful TEDx speaker, business mentor and...

Do you have a story to share? Whether you’re a first-time interviewee or no stranger to the mic, we want to hear from you. With slots booking up fast, find out how you too can be a guest on The Engaging Marketeer podcast in 2025. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK,...

Want to sell more? If your New Year's Resolution is to bring in more business, then this episode is for you! This week, Darren speaks to Dave Christie from Cheshire Business Coaching, who draws on his experience as a rugby coach to tackle issues that may be preventing you from communicating effectively - some you may not even be aware of.  If you’re ready to discover new habits that cou...

Being able to do CPR doesn't make you a paramedic! The main purpose of your website should be to attract business - and having your IT department as the main operator simply won't cut it. In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, find out why you NEED a marketing department if your website is to bring in any business – and why failing to do so could be more costly than you think. About your ho...

The man behind the UK's most successful designer outlet! Ever wondered why the Cheshire Oaks outlet of McArthurGlen is so successful? In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, general manager Kenny Murray reveals insider knowledge into the inner-workings of the internationally recognised shopping centre, including some of the challenges it faces - including how to stay relevant in a world that...

It’s Darren-ception! In today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren interviews Darren Jamieson, professional goalkeeper at Stenhousemuir F.C. - and the man stopping him from ranking #1 on Google! As well as being a seasoned football player in the Scottish League, Darren is also the owner of DeejayGK, a successful clothing business specialising in goalkeeping gloves. Discover what life for Da...

“It’s just horrific. There’s no support” In today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Alan Knell, now the Philanthropy & Relationship Manager of the Hospice of Good Shepherd, uncovers the truth behind the lack of support available to those working in the military, along with shocking suicide statistics in those attempting to return to a “normal” life. From working as a minesweeper in the Roya...

Please DON'T do this on LinkedIn If you're one of those people who spams WhatsApp and Facebook groups asking for engagement on your LinkedIn posts (or worse, actually pay people to do it)... please stop. LinkedIn isn't as stupid as you think. Instead, tune in to today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer to discover the REAL way to grow proper engagement on LinkedIn and gain actual leads. About you...

Unpaid chicken factory worker turned multi-business owner! Orsolya Szőcs isn’t clucking around. Originally from Hungary, she moved to the UK to work hard and make money - but received a fowl welcome when her employers at the chicken factory disappeared without paying her. In this week's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Orsolya reveals how she went from this experience to building a new life for...

Want a guaranteed way to improve sales? No matter how many visitors your website attracts, if you don’t use THIS technique, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to covert. The results speak for themselves - stream the full episode now. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the...

A special guest host! In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Emily took to the mic to interview Maira Sheikh for an intimate discussion on having your own back in a world where, particularly as a woman, it can be easy to feel intimidated or overlooked. Maira is a personal brand photographer based in Cheshire, who works primarily with women in business. Her goal is to help them feel more con...

£1.3 million for doing nothing? This is exactly how SEO works. If you're prepared for the long game, discover how search engine optimisation can multiply your initial investment to sky-high figures. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the...

Want to boost your sales? Start doing THIS! In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Danny DelVecchio uncovers how he has helped numerous businesses master video techniques when using social media to market their brand - and the surprising boost this can give to their revenue. Tune in to discover how you might be missing out on sales by neglecting this powerful medium. Connect with Danny: Lin...

Want to become filthy rich? No one actually cares about your business pitch - but that doesn't mean you can't grab people's attention, through a change in the way you deliver it… In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren reveals what REALLY makes people tick - and how to get people from zoning out to tuning in. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last c...

Ready to take a leap? You'll have to work hard... but the rewards can be out of this world. In this week's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to Corina Goetz, who reveals some of the "mind blowing" projects and incredible money-making opportunities that come with braving a move to the Middle East. Intrigued? Tune in to discover why Saudi Arabia may just be your next destination. Conn...

Lying marketing campaign EXPOSED You don't need to-do lists to be successful... claims one company, who believes a "6am brain dump" is the answer. In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren explains exactly why he's p*ssed off at this claim, why billionaires definitely DO use to-do lists - and why you should, too. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last...

“It’s like a kitchen knife - it all depends on how you use it” In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is speaking to Tony Nutley, a neuro-linguistic programming trainer from UK College of Personal Development. Darren and Tony discuss the complexities involved in this powerful method of coaching; from how it can have genuinely life-changing positive effects for some, while for others,...

A PR nightmare! Not only can failing to keep your domain name cost you thousands, but it can also ruin your reputation - as was in the unfortunate case of Heinz, where ketchup bottle QR codes gave customers more than they bargained for. In this week’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren spills the beans on how, for the sake of a few pounds, you can avoid letting your business go t*ts up. Abo...

Doing THIS can be fatal In this week's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to Jella Kang about why people are turning to downright dangerous weight loss products when looking for a "quick fix". Instead, The Medical Hub is all about educating people on the science behind weight loss, including how mental states such as stress can have an impact on diet, and why reaching for that short...

Are you losing business? In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren uncovers what actually works for getting more business - and it isn't simply having a contact form on your website. Discover how to give your customers true value, which in turn will lead to more enquiries (and sales) by tuning into the full episode. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the l...

Start small.. and keep on building In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren talks to fellow public speaker and coach Susanna Lähteelä, who challenges and encourages her clients in a "brutally honest" way to build their confidence and take their own public speaking skills to new heights.  This episode is all about how finding the right support can be instrumental in growing your resilie...