Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Marketer's Exit: Daily Summaries Delivered
by TMT Network
Welcome to The Marketer’s Exit: Your Front-Row Seat to Going SoloEver wondered what life looks like beyond the 9-to-5? The Marketer’s Exit is the podcast for marketers curious about freelancing, side hustles, and solo entrepreneurship.Hosted by Tas Bober (former in-house) and Tim Davidson (former agency), we’re pulling back the curtain on the reality of going solo. We share the stuff no one puts in their LinkedIn posts—the smooth parts, the scary parts, and the "group chat only" secrets.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
Luke Winter of Deadpan on Making $850K in Year One With Funny B2B Ads (Ep. 36)
Deadpan has no employees, runs about four projects at once, and still keeps 40 to 50% of every project. Luke Winter explains how a bench of freelancers, a clear approval process, and a productized offer let him run a video studio from anywhere.Why Luke is still haunted by payroll from his old agencyHow a script-to-set process keeps clients out of the weedsWhat a freelance producer and a comedy editor are worth0:00 – Intro3:45 – Luke's background and 12 years in B2B video6:39 – Why Luke did not want to start another company8:50 – The Too Many Hats ads and the sitcom format11:37 – Falling into the comedy niche13:50 – How the team comes up with funny ideas17:15 – Shooting American ads in the UK21:22 – The approval process from script to set22:37 – Productized packages vs retainers24:32 – Running four projects at once with freelancers25:45 – Why Luke has no employees27:52 – Margins on video projects29:03 – Costumes, props, and who keeps them31:38 – Pricing and the $7,500 Comedy Kit35:49 – Convincing B2B brands to go funny38:09 – Safe brands vs unhinged ads39:26 – When to turn down risk-averse clients40:46 – Confessional: the scariest moment in business43:57 – How a payment scare changed Luke's billing45:28 – First-year revenue46:30 – Running a UK crew remotely50:12 – Underrated advice53:10 – Overrated advice54:27 – Where the name Deadpan came fromThis episode is sponsored by Unbounce. If you're running paid media and sending clicks to a generic homepage or a landing page nobody has touched in a year, Tas built the fix for that. Her Core Four framework is the only four landing pages your B2B paid media program actually needs, and she is giving away the Unbounce templates, the Figma files, and other helpful tools for free.UnbounceGrab the full toolkit here#AgencyLife #FreelanceTeam #B2BVideoConnect with the hosts:Tim Davidson Tas BoberThe Marketer's ExitGuest speaker:Luke Winter
- 3 weeks ago1h 8m
Fletch's Anthony Pierri and Rob Kaminski: From $300 Audits to $30K Projects (Ep. 35)
Fletch started with $300 homepage audits and now charges $10K, $20K, or $30K depending on how much a company has raised. Anthony Pierri and Rob Kaminski explain how they raised prices, why almost nobody pushes back, and how they decide when to bend on a border case.- How three pricing tiers replaced one flat rate- What happened when sprints passed $7,500 and then $10K- Why they now take one project each per week0:00 Intro6:29 Nine months of failed cold outreach10:46 The headless CMS experiment that proved niching works18:37 Spinning out of Headway32:30 Why a co-founder matters38:58 The “big baby” decision rule50:37 Testing a cohort model59:28 Revenue and pricing tiers1:05:44 Underrated and overrated advice for going solo#PricingStrategy #ProductizedServices #SoloConsultantThis episode is sponsored by Unbounce. If you're running paid media and sending clicks to a generic homepage or a landing page nobody has touched in a year, Tas built the fix for that. Her Core Four framework is the only four landing pages your B2B paid media program actually needs, and she is giving away the Unbounce templates, the Figma files, and other helpful tools for free.Grab the full toolkit HERE. Connect with the hosts:Tim DavidsonTas BoberThe Marketer's ExitGuest speakers:Anthony PierriRob Kaminskihttps://www.fletchpmm.com/
- Oct 7, 20261h 1m
Ask Us Anything Episode: Taking PTO, Hiring, Referrals, Origin Stories and More! (Ep. 34)
The solo Q&A episode. We asked LinkedIn your biggest questions, and the community didn't hold back. Everything from PTO and hiring to referrals, origin stories, and what still feels uncomfortable years in.This episode is sponsored by Unbounce. If you're running paid media and sending clicks to a generic homepage or a landing page nobody has touched in a year, Tas built the fix for that. Her Core Four framework is the only four landing pages your B2B paid media program actually needs, and she is giving away the Unbounce templates, the Figma files, and other helpful tools for free.Grab the full toolkit HERE. 0:00 – Intro2:25 – How do you take PTO as a full-time solo19:16 – Is there ROI in traveling to B2B events29:30 – When did you know it was time to hire help40:19 – How referral partnerships actually start ($50K earned)48:33 – What made you go out on your own55:07 – Is your primary offer still the same1:03:18 – The most uncomfortable part of running solo1:06:25 – Writing on social while still employed#FreelanceMarketing #SoloConsultant #ConsultingLifeConnect with the hosts:Tim DavidsonTas BoberThe Marketer's Exit
- Sep 30, 202650 min
Why Connor Lewis Almost Quit in Year One, and What Got Him to $1.3M (Ep. 33)
Connor Lewis's revenue has gone from $114K in year one to $448K, to $858K, to pacing $1.3M in year four. What the numbers do not show is the year he was crying at Christmas, barely making rent in Boston, and seriously applying for creative director roles because he thought he had made a mistake. His then-girlfriend talked him out of it. He is glad she did. This episode covers all four years.0:00 – Intro4:47 – From video intern to a team of three at Predictive Index and the layoff that started everything8:06 – Going all in on a $10K severance check with no sales skills and no LinkedIn presence13:57 – Year one rock bottom: $70K revenue, 60-hour weeks, and applying for jobs at Christmas17:22 – The pricing evolution and why Tas immediately told him $40K starting price was still too low19:13 – What the full Studio Lewis deliverable actually looks like for a $40K engagement25:09 – The workshop: $5K to start, applied as a credit, 60% close rate, and why it changed everything29:09 – Choosing project-based over retainer and building an offboarding engine that drives renewals40:24 – Iris, the first full-time hire, and what Connor does now instead of running shoots himself43:05 – The $30K project that was never used, the on-set disaster, and the client who came back#FreelanceMarketing #VideoMarketing #SoloFounderConnect with the hosts: Tim Davidson – linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41 Tas Bober – linkedin.com/in/tasbober The Marketer's Exit – themarketersexit.com
- Sep 23, 202638 min
Dave Gerhardt on Almost Shutting Down Exit Five and the 3-Line Email That Saved It (Ep. 32)
Dave Gerhardt thought he was burnt out on B2B marketing. He was actually just burnt out on being alone. He had close to $1M a year, a community, a newsletter, a podcast, and nobody to complain to when something went wrong. This episode, live at the Exit Five event in Stormont, is the most candid version of that story he has probably told.0:00 – Intro4:21 – Why the Drift return did not work and why being a disruptor to the existing team was not sustainable6:54 – Solo consulting, $10K a month from a few companies, and why it felt like the answer7:01 – DGMG to Exit Five: Patreon, Facebook group, flagship sponsors, and almost $1M solo9:14 – Dharmesh as an OG Facebook member and the naming advice Dave took seriously13:38 – Moving the community off Facebook, losing $30K a month, and doing it anyway15:44 – Burning out and nearly walking away to start something completely different16:22 – The email to Dan, the offer structure, and what happened when Dan saw the numbers19:16 – Realizing he was burnt out on being alone, not on the work21:21 – Building a team of nine and landing close to $5M with no outside capital22:19 – What the creator plus operator model actually looks like day to day30:13 – Momentum creates clarity and why waiting until you are ready is the wrong move#B2BMarketing #CreatorEconomy #FreelanceMarketingConnect with the hosts:- Tim Davidson – https://linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41- Tas Bober – https://linkedin.com/in/tasbober- The Marketer's Exit – https://themarketersexit.comGuest Speaker: - Dave Gerhardt – https://linkedin.com/in/davegerhardt/
- Sep 16, 202651 min
Eric MacColl on Leaving Atlassian and the Referral Network That Built His Business (Ep. 31)
Eric MacColl spent 15 years climbing the in-house ladder from a paid search agency to Scripted to Lyft to Atlassian, where he watched his team grow to 60 people and realized he had stopped doing any actual marketing. He was being managed up and out of the work he loved. Four and a half years into running Demand Gen Solutions, mostly from referral business. 0:00 – Intro0:55 – Agency to Scripted to Lyft to Atlassian and the Tom Brady on the sidelines moment6:12 – How the first clients came in from former Atlassian colleagues9:00 – 80 to 90% referral business and the network plays that made it possible12:58 – Flat rate retainers, four-client cap, and how he manages scope creep17:20 – Why he struggles to scale and why he keeps choosing to go deeper instead22:10 – The Emily Kramer recommended contractor list and what it did for inbound25:00 – The private equity portfolio model and why it reduces how often he has to sell40:49 – The March gap, the tax bill he did not see coming, and the interview calls he started taking47:09 – Why he does not post on LinkedIn and what happens every time he does49:37 – $30K a month, a one-year-old, a new house, and why San Francisco keeps him from slowing down#FreelanceMarketing #FractionalMarketing #SoloConsultantConnect with the hosts:Tim Davidson – linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41Tas Bober – linkedin.com/in/tasboberThe Marketer's Exit – themarketersexit.com
- Sep 9, 20261h 13m
Eric Linssen Built a 700-Member Invite-Only Community on Annual Sponsorships Alone (Ep. 30)
Eric Linssen spent years running Demand Collective as a paid community that stayed stuck at 80 members no matter what he tried. Then he got laid off, gave himself one quarter to make it work, switched to a free model funded entirely by annual sponsorships, and watched everything click. He is now 700 members in, has 9,000 newsletter subscribers, and runs it completely solo from San Diego. In this episode he tells the full story.0:00 – Intro3:27 – What Demand Collective is, who gets in, and why the membership criteria matter5:22 – Six failed side hustles before this one, including a hot tub rental business and a TikTok analytics tool8:41 – Why the paid model stalled at 80 members and what the pivot actually changed11:11 – 700 members, 9,000 newsletter subscribers, and the Demand Day Summit with 1,600 registrants14:39 – Why sponsorships work inside a community of marketers and how category exclusivity is handled17:19 – The content philosophy behind the community: practitioner-first, no vendor bias, zero how-to fluff23:42 – Annual contracts, five sponsors, and why shorter deals are a bad deal for everyone29:22 – How much work it actually takes to run this solo and what a normal week looks like59:04 – The camel vs racehorse framework and his advice on surface area for luck59:56 – Would he go back in-house? The most honest answer any TME guest has given#FreelanceMarketing #CommunityBuilding #SoloFounderLinks:• Tim Davidson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41• Tas Bober – http://linkedin.com/in/tasbober• The Marketer's Exit – http://themarketersexit.com/
- Sep 2, 202636 min
Brand Partnerships Part 3: Reporting, Red Flags, and Contract Rules You Need to Know (Ep. 29)
Before you sign your next brand deal, watch for these red flags.Most brand partnership advice stops at getting the deal. This episode is what happens after: when to send the numbers, how to frame a renewal conversation, what to put in a contract, and the red flags that tell you a brand is going to be more trouble than it is worth.0:00 – Intro2:50 – Two-part performance reporting: one week out and one month out5:13 – Impressions, saves, sends, and the qualitative callouts that make a report stand out8:34 – When to use a deck versus a screenshot and how to match the format to the partnership12:09 – Asking for a renewal and the one-sentence framing that keeps the door open14:02 – How Tas has expanded her Unbounce partnership over three renewals by pitching what she was already going to create19:09 – Hashtag ad, the brand toggle, and why Tas stopped using both26:49 – Creative freedom as a non-negotiable and what happens when a brand starts editing your voice33:00 – The walking billboard problem and how many sponsored posts is too many in one week34:11 – Contract terms to watch for, payment red flags, and the impression-based pay deal to always decline#BrandPartnerships #FreelanceMarketing #LinkedInMarketingConnect with the hosts:Tim Davidson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41/Tas Bober – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasbober/The Marketer's Exit – https://themarketersexit.com/
Get The Marketer's Exit summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Everyone Hates Marketers | No-BS Marketing & Brand Strategy Podcast
A marketing podcast offering practical insights on branding, strategy, and customer research from industry professionals.
Marketing Happy Hour
Real marketing career advice and strategies from industry pros, with honest conversations on growth, leadership, and balance.
What's Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies
Analyzes business acquisitions, financing, and exit strategies for entrepreneurs and investors.
Coaching Inc with Tom Krol
Teaches coaches and consultants how to generate consistent leads and increase income using proven, efficient marketing strategies.
Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice
Raw business insights from founders and industry leaders, revealing real wins, failures, and actionable strategies without the fluff.
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business
Teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to start and grow customer-focused businesses using proven marketing strategies and systems.
Your Brand Amplified
Explores the strategies and mindsets of successful entrepreneurs in business growth, marketing, and personal branding.
BiggerPockets Business Podcast
Real entrepreneurs share practical advice on starting, growing, and selling businesses, covering hiring, marketing, and raising capital.
Marketing Made Simple
Strategies for crafting clear marketing messages that connect with customers and grow businesses.
The Entrepreneur DNA
Entrepreneurs share lessons on building businesses and personal growth through real experiences and mistakes.
Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Podcast
A lawyer offers practical legal and business strategies for small business owners to scale and compete effectively.
One Part Lion - One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins
Leadership advice for founders balancing success, integrity, and faith through interviews with entrepreneurs.
About The Marketer's Exit
Welcome to The Marketer’s Exit: Your Front-Row Seat to Going SoloEver wondered what life looks like beyond the 9-to-5? The Marketer’s Exit is the podcast for marketers curious about freelancing, side hustles, and solo entrepreneurship.Hosted by Tas Bober (former in-house) and Tim Davidson (former agency), we’re pulling back the curtain on the reality of going solo. We share the stuff no one puts in their LinkedIn posts—the smooth parts, the scary parts, and the "group chat only" secrets.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Marketer's Exit in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Marketer's Exit daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Marketer's Exit as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Marketer's Exit podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Marketer's Exit product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by TMT Network.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
What topics does The Marketer's Exit cover?
The Marketer's Exit covers topics including Business, Entrepreneurship. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Marketer's Exit summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.