SEO Isn’t Dead: The New Rules of Search in 2025

SEO Isn’t Dead: The New Rules of Search in 2025 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing

SEO Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Finally Growing Up.Why the smartest marketers are ditching outdated SEO tactics—and what to do instead. Table of ContentsThe Myth of “SEO Is Dead”Old SEO vs. New SEO: What’s Actually ChangedKeyword Rankings → Visibility & IntentAI Content at Scale → Human-Led StrategyLink Building → Brand BuildingIntroducing the Search Visibility System (SVS)Why Search […]

Bridging the Courage Gap in Your Business written by Jarret Redding read more at Duct Tape Marketing

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Margie Warrell

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Margie Warrell, bestselling author, leadership coach, and global authority on courage and risk-taking. We unpacked the core ideas from her latest book The Courage Gap: Five Steps to Braver Action—a must-read for anyone navigating the often uncomfortable decisions that come with running a business.

From Fortune 500 boardrooms to small consulting firms, Margie has helped leaders overcome fear, self-doubt, and the imposter syndrome that hold them back from realizing their full potential. Our conversation explored the emotional triggers that prevent entrepreneurs from raising their rates, making bold decisions, or having tough conversations. Her advice? Business courage isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about action in the presence of fear. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or leading a team, closing the courage gap could be the difference between surviving and thriving.

Dr. Margie Warrell’s insights offer an actionable framework for overcoming fear, boosting your entrepreneur mindset, and leading with integrity. Bridging the courage gap could be your most powerful strategy for small business growth.

Key Takeaways:

• The Courage Gap Is Real: The space between what you know you should do and what you actually do is often filled with fear and hesitation—not a lack of knowledge.
• Bravery in Leadership Starts Small: Margie emphasizes that courage is like a muscle. Daily habits like journaling, exercising, and intentional pauses help strengthen it.
• Pause or Procrastination?: Learn to distinguish between a strategic pause and fear-based delay. Clarity leads t