Are BEST Practices Actually WORST Practices? ft. Jacki Leahy | Hard Corps Marketing Show | Ep. # 386
Ever wondered about the magic behind marketing success? 🎩✨
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jacki Leahy, a trailblazing marketing leader and the founder of Activate the Magic. Jacki’s track record speaks for itself—she’s transformed businesses with innovative, forward-thinking strategies. But today, we’re diving into something controversial: why traditional 'best practices' in marketing are quickly becoming obsolete.
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jacki Leahy, a trailblazing marketing leader and the founder of Activate the Magic. Jacki’s track record speaks for itself—she’s transformed businesses with innovative, forward-thinking strategies. But today, we’re diving into something controversial: why traditional 'best practices' in marketing are quickly becoming obsolete.
Jacki argues that as the marketing landscape evolves faster than ever, relying on outdated methods just doesn’t cut it anymore. Instead, she champions a shift towards systems thinking and an aggressive, curiosity-driven approach. We talk about why cold outbound tactics are no longer working, and Jackie shares some creative, fresh strategies for tackling today’s marketing challenges.
Throughout the conversation, Jacki offers a ton of actionable advice on how to adapt to the ever-changing marketing world, solve immediate constraints, and keep pushing the boundaries of innovation. This episode is packed with insights, personal stories, and a good dose of humor.
If you're looking to rethink your marketing approach and stay ahead of the curve, this one’s for you!
Connect with Jacki:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackileahy/
- Website: https://activatethemagic.com/
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Casey Cheshire
CEO & Founder of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing. Casey Cheshire is a marketer, serial entrepreneur, and adventurer. He has been in EO for close to 10 years and counts his relationships as a key reason for his continued success. Casey’s passion for podcasting led to him founding Ringmaster Conversational Marketing. Ringmaster helps B2B businesses launch podcasts that drive growth and revenue. Previously, Casey founded and ran Cheshire Impact for 10 years. It became the top Salesforce Pardot marketing automation solutions partner in the world before a successful exit in 2021. He is also a US Marine Corps Veteran where he served in the Infantry and deployed to some very hot climates. In his free time, Casey likes to skydive, climb mountains, and pretend to be a hungry bear for his two kids.