#65 - Why Bad Implementations Kill Good Tech — and How to Fix It

#65 - Why Bad Implementations Kill Good Tech — and How to Fix It

Author: Sacha August 20, 2025 Duration: 48:14
From Strategy to Execution — Rob Smith on Unlocking Digital Transformation In this episode, I sit down with Rob Smith — founder of Fractional Digital, strategic advisor, and fractional CMO — to unpack what digital transformation really means for mid-sized businesses and manufacturers. With a career spanning 3M, global marketing ops, and building four companies of his own, Rob has seen firsthand how companies waste millions chasing tools without a strategy. We cover: Why transformation fails w...

There's a lot of noise out there about funnels, algorithms, and the latest must-do strategy, which can leave any business owner feeling overwhelmed. Uncomplicated Marketing cuts through that clutter. Host Sacha Awwa sits down with entrepreneurs and seasoned experts who have been in the trenches, focusing on practical advice for small businesses and startups. The conversations here are built on real experience-you’ll hear about the specific hurdles people faced while launching or hitting a plateau, and the tangible, often simple, steps they took to move forward. This isn't about theoretical concepts; it's about resilience and applied knowledge. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, unpacking hard-fought battles and the lessons that came from them, all with the goal of making marketing feel more accessible and less intimidating. If you're running a business and need actionable insights without the jargon, this podcast offers a grounded space to learn. You can expect honest stories about what actually worked, what didn’t, and how to apply those insights to your own unique challenges, making the complex journey of growing a business feel a little more manageable.
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#63 - SEO First: Building Marketing That Lasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:47
🎙 From Google to Growth Engine — Cody Jensen on Building Ethical SEO That Actually Works What do Groupon knockoffs, offshore shortcuts, and a Lil Wayne lyric have in common? For Cody Jensen, they were all lessons on his…
#62 - The $20M Pay-Per-Call Playbook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:39
From Car Washes to $20M Funnels — Chris Shihadeh on Scaling Smart with Pay-Per-Call What do data lists, AI-generated ads, and a six-year-old’s car wash have in common? For Chris Shihadeh, they were all stepping stones on…
#61- Marketing Isn’t Optional — It’s How You Win [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:19
From Madison Avenue to Main Street — Benjamin Hawk on Brand Strategy That Actually Works What do BMW, American Express, and small-town coffee shops have in common? They’ve all benefited from Benjamin Hawk’s sharp creativ…
#60- The Pressure Paradox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
The Psychology of Peak Performance — Dr. Adam Formal on What High Achievers Get Wrong About Success What happens when you reach the top of your game — and suddenly everything feels harder, not easier? In this episode, I…
#59- The Startup Blueprint: Tech, Traction & Truths About Capital [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:04
Build Before You Burn Out — Chris Davis on What Startups Keep Getting Wrong About Tech What does it really take to build a tech startup that scales — and how do you avoid the costly mistakes most founders make? In this e…
#58- Conducting the Marketing Symphony: Inside the CMO Role [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
🎙️ This Week’s Episode: Allyson Havener on Owning the Modern CMO Role What does it take to go from ballerina to CMO in the fast-paced world of B2B tech? In this episode, I sit down with Allyson Havener, Chief Marketing O…
#57- The Truth About Attribution (That No One Tells You) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:27
🎙️ This Week’s Episode: From Magic Tricks to Marketing Truths—Jeff Greenfield on Attribution’s Future Is marketing attribution still possible without cookies? And how do you actually know which of your efforts are drivin…
#56- Power Back to Hosts with Direct BookMe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:21
🎙️ This Week’s Episode: Why Short-Term Rental Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb Tired of sky-high booking fees and platform rules that favor guests over hosts? In this episode, I sit down with Denayer and Carlos, co-founders of…
#55- You Don't Need Better Videos- You Need A Better Strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:07
🎙️ This Week’s Episode: Why B2B Video Marketing Is Broken—and How to Fix It B2B video isn’t working the way it should. In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Borba, founder of Spark Portal, to talk about how companies a…
#54- Red & Blue Consumers: What Their Worldview Means for Your Brand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:11
Podcast Summary: The Worldview Brief — Why Marketing Needs a Political Lens (Without the Politics) In this episode, Sacha Awwa sits down with Chris Peterson, co-founder of LifeMind and author of Red and Blue Customers, t…