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On this episode of Your Brand, Your Backyard, Julie and Jeremy sit down with Griffin Leuck, Head of Digital Sales at Hyport Digital, N2’s in-house digital marketing team. Griffin shares how Hyport complements the trust-building power of print with smart, results-driven digital advertising strategies. Learn how combining print and digital increases ROI, what’s working in digital right now, and how local businesses can create brand visibility that actually converts.

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🎙️ Episode 13: “Top 5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail—And How to Avoid Them”

Why do great small businesses still fail? In this episode, Julie Olsen and Jeremy Roentz break down the five biggest reasons—from lack of planning and inconsistent branding to relying too heavily on word-of-mouth.

Learn how local visibility, consistent messaging, and strategic partnerships can keep your business not only afloat—but thriving. Packed with stats, real examples, and community-based solutions, this episode will help you stay top of mind and in your customer’s backyard.

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In this inspiring episode, Julie and Jeremy sit down with Amie Schill, a dynamic force in marketing and a trailblazer in the automotive industry. With over 20 years of experience, Amie shares her journey of rising through a traditionally male-dominated field and how she leveraged authenticity and strategy to build powerful marketing campaigns that resonate.

But Amie's story goes beyond business—she’s also a passionate philanthropist who founded a charity in 2015 that continues to make meaningful community impact. From branding with purpose to building trust with local audiences, Amie offers actionable insights for business owners who want to grow without losing their values.

Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketing professional, or someone passionate about community, this episode delivers the perfect mix of wisdom, strategy, and inspiration.

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