From small business owner to marketing extraordinaire! On today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is joined by Natasha Britton, a highly successful marketing and business consultant specialising in salons. Having owned her own salon some years ago, Natasha managed to transform her beauty parlour from a struggling business to a thriving enterprise, and now works with other salon owners to give them the confidence to do the same. Connect with Natasha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natbrittonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepvconsultant/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-britton-7543359bWebsite: https://www.thepvconsultant.com/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to know how you can be a TOP LinkedIn voice? On this week's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren explores THIS simple hack, helping you to rocket to the top of your Skills category on LinkedIn and get more business - all without spending a penny. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is joined By Zoe Devenport of Henry R Davis accountants. Here, Zoe dives into the life-changing diagnosis she received five years ago, an embarrassing incident that could have scared her husband off for life (spoiler: it didn’t), and what supermarkets and restaurants need to be doing BETTER. You can reach out to Henry R Davis & Co, and Zoe, here: Website: https://hrdand.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRDandCo/ LinkedIn (Henry R Davis & Co): https://www.linkedin.com/company/henry-r-davis-&-co/about/ LinkedIn (Zoe): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-devenport-fcca-fca-a351a027/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to know what’s coming up? Of course you do! In this week’s edition of The Engaging Marketeer podcast, Darren has an exciting announcement.. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ads! Should you be using them? On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to Facebook ads expert Jack Walker from OptiModo Marketing. As a fellow member of BNI, Jack uses his digital marketing expertise to propel businesses forward using Facebook ads, along with other forms of social media advertising. A big advocate of self-development, Jack is also passionate about helping individuals understand their own value, and offers support to those who may be held back by limiting beliefs. You can connect with Jack here: Website: https://optimodomarketing.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-walker-optimodo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptiModoMarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimodomarketing/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the time of day REALLY matter for search results? In this week's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren discusses the ever-changing and arbitrary nature of Google - and how to ensure you're not accidentally manipulating your own results! About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer,  Darren is speaking to Martin Haley, otherwise known as “Rocker’s Beer Review”.   When he’s not successfully heading the marketing department at CapNet, Martin is setting up his camera and combining his passions by reviewing craft beers and discussing rock music online. He has amassed over a thousand subscribers since beginning his channel in the wake of Covid-19, and his following only continues to grow – proving that when you’re passionate about something, you’ll always find yourself a willing audience.  Connect with Martin here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinhaleyuk/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RockersBeerReview CapNet marketing: https://www.capnet.co.uk/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forms! And why they really do matter. On this week’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren deep dives into an often overlooked area of a business’ website – the humble web form. This week, discover why they’re so important, and how a badly designed web form could end up costing you business by losing client engagement. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is speaking to Anthony Quinn, an old friend and colleague back from his days working for GAME. Anthony has since enjoyed a successful career in affiliate marketing, working with businesses on an international scale. Now based in Thailand and a managing partner of Lodestar Marketing, Anthony discusses how he found a huge gap in the APAC region for affiliate marketing, which lead him to co-founding the most experienced affiliate marketing agency in Southeast Asia. You can connect with him here: Website: https://lodestar-marketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyquinn/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s absolutely no requirement for you, as a business owner, to have a website. However, don’t be surprised if you find yourself losing valuable customers to your competition, who DO have a website, who ARE easily visible, and will steal your target market, because – guess what – they don’t know you exist! About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to Lee Tunney-Ware, a business performance coach with a unique past and approach to the corporate world.  Having left school before the age of 10, Lee has since carved out a successful career path using the skills he learned from his upbringing on a remote Irish farm. As well as being a father to 11 children, his passion for helping business owners achieve their goals through self-awareness is palpable.  Connect with Lee: Lee Tunney-Ware is an international business performance coach whose unconventional upbringing has allowed him to bring fresh perspective to the business world. You can reach out to Lee here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-tunney-ware Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leon.tunneyware/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren gives the lowdown on his enormous collection of Lego, and why having interests outside of business makes you just that – interesting! Business owners in particular can sometimes be afraid of letting their personalities shine through, in case their hobbies aren’t seen as “acceptable” in the corporate world. But would you really want to work with people who criticise your passions in the first place? About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to Emma Sidney about her business, Sparkle Society.  An expert on all things lead magnets and email marketing, Emma gives her advice on how best to persuade prospects to offer their details in exchange for freebies, with the aim being to convert audiences into paying customers.  Emma also discusses the importance of nurturing your email list, and ways to improve your chances of increasing your open rate.  You can connect with Emma here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmasidneycouk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esidney77?locale=en_GB About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is p*issed off … again. He has a bone to pick with conning web designers and their promises of SEO (search engine optimisation), and he isn’t afraid to tell you about it. Tune in to learn more about what SEO ACTUALLY is, and whether you, too, might have been mis-sold a website based on false pretenses.   About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is joined by Katie Stabler, whose passion for customer experience has led her to become the founder of the successful company, CULTIVATE.  Using a combination of psychology and good business practices, Katie uses her expertise to help companies better understand their market, and put steps into place to keep retention high. Having founded her brand in 2020, Katie has since gone on to co-author the Amazon No #1 best seller, ‘Customer Experience 2’, as well as ranking in the top 20 CX influencers in 2023. Along with regularly contributing to professional publications and conferences around the world, she also managed to find the time to appear on a MasterChef, making it to the quarter finals! You can find out more about Katie, or contact her, here:  Website: https://www.cultivatecustomerexperience.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-stabler-ccxp-6475278a/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/customer_experience_cultivator/?hl=en  About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s (100th!) episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren discusses how he’s managed to top the traffic light system of BNI, earning the maximum number of points you can gain as a member of BNI (Business Networking International).  Darren isn’t one to brag, of course – but it’s kind of a big deal.  Tune in to listen how you, too, can become a 100-point member of BNI, and gain referrals through a network of like-minded individuals you can trust. About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk Listen to Darren’s interview on BNI, here: https://www.bnipodcast.com/2023/10/11/episode-830-inviting-visitors-through-social-media/ Discover more about BNI: The official BNI podcast: https://www.bnipodcast.com/ BNI Education Slots: https://bnieducationslots.com/ BNI Education Slots (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe_inHZovDd6GorREWO6jeg Support the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is joined by Hayley Field, a wellness coach with a keen focus on nutrition and mental health.  Hayley swapped her role in the corporate world for a career as a Health Strategist, where she has found huge success in helping her clients lead a healthier lifestyle.  With her alter ego “Food Ninja”, Hayley coaches people of all calibre, yet has noticed a surprising increase in the number of business owners who need her help … You can connect with Hayley here:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamthefoodninja/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthefoodninja/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hayleyfoodninja  Website: https://food.ninja/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rude-health/id1648649217  About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to Vincent Hovorka, an entrepreneur with an inspiring story.  The pair met at a Professional Speaking Association (PSA) event, where Darren first learnt about Vincent’s success in the property industry. Having moved to the UK at the age of 19 and having to quickly learn the language, Vincent went through many trials and errors in business, before finally landing on the property ladder, where he has gone on to achieve huge success.   Vincent is now a motivational speaker and entrepreneur who coaches people to be just as successful in the property industry - proving you don’t need money to invest. You can connect with Vincent here:  Website: https://vincenthovorka.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNrguHhQwHcQLuAUdkM76A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-hovorka-474694231/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vincentcoachuk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxe7lZeRgUz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.hovorka About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren talks to Neil Simpson and James Crawley, the powerhouses behind the KiN Awesome brand.  Neil, a man of many talents, has enjoyed careers in seemingly every aspect of the creative industry. A published author, award-winning filmmaker and once-professional dancer, Neil has since retired from performing, and now brings his decades of experience to help business owners thrive. James’s background is equally varied – once helping to run a successful burger business alongside ex-convicts in Canary Wharf, he went on to work inside prisons across the North of England. Now, James uses his empathetic approach to business by helping install a glowing confidence in others.  Neil and James first met at MMU in Manchester. Their differing talents, unique backgrounds and shared love of puns allowed them to combine their skills and form the successful business coaching company, KiN Awesome. They now help business owners across the nation to build up self-belief with tailored workshops, coaching and a bit of borrowed confidence.  You can connect with Neil and James here:  Website: https://kinawesome.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kin-awesome-uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiNawesomeUK/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinawesomeuk/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.comEngage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks to David Kelly, who is an expert when it comes to sales and the world of BNI (Business Network International). Here, Dave discusses how he has managed to bring visitors in the thousands along to meetings, and gives his top tips and tricks for closing a sale. As well as being a sales training expert, David is the co-founder of successful business program Sales Union. Public speaker, podcaster and conversion coach, he made the Top 10 in the UK list of BNI members who brought the most visitors - a massive achievement.  Connect with David here:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekellysales/ Website: https://www.sales-union.co.uk/  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/its-not-what-you-sell-its-how-you-sell-it/id1691427191  About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/  Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com  Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.