📢 Welcome to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast!

🎙️ Jake the Wizard and Mitch Barham are back with another action-packed episode, blending marketing insights, industry updates, and their humor. Whether you’re a digital marketing pro or just here for the laughs, you’re in for a treat!

💼 Here’s what we’ll cover in today’s episode:

🔥 WordPress Drama Alert: Matt Mullenweg, creator of WordPress, takes aim at WP Engine’s pricing model—but wait until you hear how his own platform handles cancellations. Oh, the irony!

🔎 Google Search Console's “Validate Fix” Button: We break down why it doesn’t actually expedite fixes and compare it to the infamous “close elevator door” button.

🐕 Mug Root Beer DNA Test Campaign: In one of the most hilarious ad campaigns, Mug Root Beer wants to find out if you’ve got “that dog in you.” We analyze why it’s pure marketing genius.

📉 Google Backlink Warnings: John Mueller explains why SEOs often overestimate backlink value and what this means for your strategy. Do we trust him? Let’s debate.

🍔 John Cena & McDonald’s Value Menu: The ultra-buff Cena brings the value menu back, but can you even see him?

📊 Reddit AMA Ads and Analytics: Reddit has launched business analytics tools and now allows AMA (Ask Me Anything) ads. This groundbreaking move will reshape marketing strategies—don’t miss this discussion!

💡 Key Takeaways from this Episode:

🔥 WordPress drama reminds us why irony in business is priceless.

🐕 Mug Root Beer’s DNA test proves creativity can make waves in unexpected ways.

📊 Reddit AMA ads combine the power of paid promotion with organic SEO for an unbeatable marketing strategy.

🌐 SEOs need to focus less on backlink quantity and more on quality—sometimes less is more.

🎯 When platforms like Reddit launch new ad formats, early adopters always reap the biggest rewards.

📢 Get Involved:

💬 Got a burning marketing question? Drop it in the comments, and we might feature it in the next episode!

🚀 Want your website reviewed in a future segment? Share your link below, and we’ll give it the “Seven Minutes in Heaven” treatment!

📧 Connect with Us: Jake “The Wizard”: @thewizardmarketing Mitch Barham: @beardpreneur

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Welcome to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast!

🎙️ Join Jake the Wizard and Mitch Barham as they kick off 2025 with an exciting episode packed full of marketing insights, industry trends, and a bit of humor. Whether you’re a marketing pro or just diving in, this episode will get you ready for the new year.

💼 Here’s what’s on tap for today’s episode:

🎯 2024 in Review: From skyrocketing ad costs to the return of email marketing, we break down the highlights, challenges, and surprises from the year.

📈 What to Expect in 2025: AI wars, evolving SEO strategies, and the comeback of "ugly ads" — we share our predictions for the marketing landscape ahead.

🧠 Reddit Ads: The Underrated Giant: Discover why Reddit might just be the secret weapon for advertisers in 2025.

📊 Agency Consolidation: What the shifting agency landscape means for businesses and why education and adaptability are critical.

🤖 AI’s Role in Marketing: Efficiency or chaos? We debate how AI tools will continue reshaping the industry.

💡 Additional Insights:

✔️ Stay adaptable — the marketing landscape is shifting faster than ever.

✔️ Social selling and platform diversification are must-watch trends.

✔️ AI is a tool, not a replacement — use it to enhance, not replace, your strategy.

📢 Get Involved:

💬 Have a marketing question? Drop it in the comments, and we might feature it in the next episode! 🚀 Want your website reviewed in our "Seven Minutes in Heaven" segment? Share your link below!

📧 Connect with Us: Jake 'The Wizard': @thewizardmarketing Mitch Barham: @beardpreneur

🎓 Level Up Your Marketing Game: Kick off the new year strong by joining our mastermind at teachme4m.com for exclusive strategies, tips, and insights.

Enjoyed the show? Smash that like button, share this with your network, and don’t forget to hit subscribe for more marketing gold! 🚀

Welcome to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast!

🎙️ Jake the Wizard and Mitch Barham are back, delivering another episode packed with marketing tips, industry trends, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this podcast has something for everyone!

💼 What’s on the agenda in this episode?

🎉 Hostess Rebrands: A nostalgic dive into packaging updates and why branding matters, even for your favorite snacks.

🔑 Google Ads Double Serving: What does it mean for advertisers, and how will it affect ad visibility?

📈 SEO News – Toxic Links: Google calls disavowing toxic links a waste of time. We unpack what this means for your SEO strategy.

💡 Pull-Ups’ Marketing Fumble: Meet the unfortunate characters, Turd and Urine, and why creative choices matter in branding.

🌐 ChatGPT Search Goes Mainstream: OpenAI is gaining search share. Will Google feel the heat?

🏌️ Prime Time Golf League: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy take a swing at a new business venture.

🛠️ Seven Minutes in Heaven – Website Review: We break down the design and functionality of Underground Lighting’s website. If you’re into UX/UI, you don’t want to miss this.

📢 Key Takeaways from this episode:

🔍 Toxic links aren’t worth your time – focus on what you can control in SEO.

📊 ChatGPT and AI are changing the game. Adapt your strategies to stay competitive.

🎄 Plan your marketing efforts around Q5 (Dec 26 - Jan 5) for a post-holiday sales boost.

📧 Stay Connected with Us: Jake ‘The Wizard’: @thewizardmarketing Mitch: @beardpreneur

🎓 Level Up Your Marketing Game: Join our mastermind group at teachme4m.com for exclusive tips and strategies to grow your business.

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast. Drop your comments below, and let us know your thoughts or questions! See you next time – and Happy Holidays! 🎄