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The Smart Marketer Podcast

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Join hosts Molly Pittman, Ezra Firestone, and John Grimshaw as they share their proven paths to success (for your business, brand, and personal life). These Veteran marketers and educators have taught thousands of business owners how to build, manage, and scale successful companies (while growing their own multi-million dollar brands). This weekly podcast will blend tactical marketing tips and str... more

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Episode Description AI tools are changing how people research, compare, and make buying decisions, and the brands that show up in those answers are going to have a massive advantage.

In this episode, Molly Pittman sits down with entrepreneur and AE... more

Episode Description AI can help your team move faster, work smarter, and free up hours of repetitive work… but only if you build the habits, systems, and ownership to actually use it.

In this live session from Mentor Table Nashville, Rytis Lauris, ... more

Episode Description AI is changing how customers discover, research, and choose brands. If your business isn't showing up in AI-generated answers, you may be missing the next major wave of organic visibility.

In this live session from Mentor Table ... more

Episode 275: The Paid Ads Machine: Creative Systems That Scale in the Age of AI Episode Description What if your ad creative system could think more like Meta's algorithm?

In this live session from Mentor Table Nashville, Smart Marketer's Director ... more

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Recent Guests

Julian Lopez
AEO expert from the Smart Marketer team
Smart Marketer
Episode: Episode 276: How to Get Your Brand Recommended by AI: AEO with Julian Lopez
Ben Bennett
Director of Creative, leading a 20-person creative team
Smart Marketer
Episode: Episode 275: The Paid Ads Machine: Creative Systems That Scale in the Age of AI
Melvin Cotton III
Creative Operations Manager
Smart Marketer
Episode: Episode 275: The Paid Ads Machine: Creative Systems That Scale in the Age of AI
Rob Schmidt
Entrepreneur and operator; co-founded multiple brands in telemedicine space
Independent/Founder
Episode: Episode 273: Scaling to $300M+: Paid Media, Attribution & Building Teams That Win
John Grimshaw
Smart Marketer CMO
Smart Marketer
Episode: Episode 272: The Business Growth Levers That Actually Matter (Ezra Firestone and John Grimshaw)
Ezra Firestone
Founder of Smart Marketer, guest for sponsor segment
Smart Marketer
Episode: Episode 270: Organic Social vs Paid Ads What's Actually Working Right Now (And Why Most Brands Get It Wrong)
Denis Paskalev
Director of Advertising
Smart Marketer
Episode: Episode 269: Meta Ads Q&A: Creative, Budgets, and What's Actually Working Right Now
Pep Hufen
CEO of The Smart Marketer Agency
Episode: Episode 256: The Top 3 Lessons from 2025 (with Pep, John, and Molly)
Brittany Casella
Head of enterprise at OneClick Upsell
Zipify
Episode: Episode 254: From Support to Strategy: How Brittany Casella Helps Brands Unlock Hidden Revenue

Hosts

Molly Pittman
Host of multiple Smart Marketer podcasts and CEO of Smart Marketer; recognized for marketing expertise and leadership within the ecosystem.
Ezra Firestone
Founder/Co-host with a long-running presence in digital marketing education and ecommerce growth.
John Grimshaw
Co-host and marketer with focus on growing and scaling brands; contributes practical growth strategies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 318 ratings
  • YAY PAUL!

    The episode with Paul was awesome! I highly recommend!! Should defiantly have more episodes with Paul!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carrieberry86
    United States9 months ago
  • This is the community I need

    Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge, insights and light 🧑

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesi.Z
    United Statesa year ago
  • Binge-worthy!

    I discovered The Smart Marketer Podcast about a month ago. It’s so good, I binge-listened to most of the episodes! They feature case studies, and share what’s working now with paid ads and email marketing. Definitely one of my favorite podcasts right now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the10kclub
    United States3 years ago
  • Love This Show

    This show has been pivotal for my first few years in ecommerce. Found Ezra many years ago online through some of his teaching back then, and as my career shifted and I started up my 2 new businesses (both of which SM helped me get up above 6 figures) I was on the look for info from trusted sources, and was so happy to find Molly Pittman which I knew through DM, and and Ezra had started working together through SM. This shows brought me many wins, and always is a show I look forward to listening ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SquareOneEDM
    United States3 years ago
  • Extremely helpful!

    Have taken several of the smart marketer courses and they have been so helpful. The podcast is a really good companion to the courses and has really helped to grow our business.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dbotdarobot
    United States3 years ago

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Actionable, short episodes with practical steps you can implement quickly.

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Episode 276: How to Get Your Brand Recommended by AI: AEO with Julian Lopez
Q: What should brands optimize first to improve AI-based visibility?
Brands should focus on making their data source highly retrievable to AIβ€”through proper schema markup, nested data, clear product and service definitions, and comprehensive coverage of topics and questions relevant to their marketβ€”so the AI can pull accurate, context-rich information.
Episode 276: How to Get Your Brand Recommended by AI: AEO with Julian Lopez
Q: What is the frame for getting a brand recommended by AI, and why is it important now?
The frame centers on creating relevance over broad awareness by optimizing for specific, bottom-of-funnel questions and ensuring your brand appears across the sources AI uses to answer those questions, which is critical as AI becomes the primary way people discover and compare brands.
Episode 273: Scaling to $300M+: Paid Media, Attribution & Building Teams That Win
Q: Is this something AI can do quickly for all brands, or does it require a dedicated person at a certain scale?
AI can assist, but you still need someone who can pull and map raw click data, set up the data structure, and build the formulas that reveal trends across time windows. At smaller scales, you may rely on off-the-shelf tools, but at higher spend you'll benefit from a custom approach and a capable data person.
Episode 273: Scaling to $300M+: Paid Media, Attribution & Building Teams That Win
Q: Why are you building an independent dashboard to model attribution, and how does it compare to Triple Whale or other tools?
The dashboard is about getting click-level data and indexing multiple attribution windows side by side so you can see how ads perform across models, rather than trusting a single black-box solution. This allows you to understand organic impact, affiliate, and email contributions and make informed decisions rather than relying on one model.
Episode 269: Meta Ads Q&A: Creative, Budgets, and What's Actually Working Right Now
Q: Heather asks if Meta is now positioned for big companies and if small businesses can grow with Meta ads, given the need for many new, diverse creatives.
The hosts emphasize that Meta can work for smaller businesses too, and you don't necessarily need 20 new creatives weekly; you can achieve results with fewer assets by focusing on offers, relevance, and ensuring your audience targeting aligns with local or specific buyer intents.

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The show consistently centers on practical digital marketing and ecommerce growth tactics, with a strong emphasis on paid traffic, email and SMS marketing, and product storytelling. Episodes frequently unpack platform updates (like new ad systems and storefront integrations), creative testing, and sustainable customer acquisition strategies, reinforced by real-world case studies and behind-the-scenes looks at campaigns, launches, and promotions. A notable through-line is blending foundational marketing principles with AI-enabled tools, while maintaining a focus on profitability, unit economics, and diversified channel strategies. Guests range from top Smart Marketer team members to outside experts, and sponsor integrations are common, under... more

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5. John Grimshaw
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7. Denis Paskalev
8. Pep Hufen

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