# 7 Steps to Small Business Marketing Success - Episode 1

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Podcast: [The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-duct-tape-marketing-podcast-522733)
Published: 2026-06-03T16:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ducttape.libsyn.com/why-clarity-comes-before-strategy
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Duration seconds: 822

## Resource

Most marketing problems don't start with tactics. They start with clarity. John Jantsch shares why founders often become the hidden variable behind stalled growth, drifting strategy, and marketing that never seems to deliver. Through four difficult but revealing questions, he shows how business owners can uncover what's actually working, what needs to stop, where profit really comes from, and what they truly want their business to provide. This isn't about doing more marketing. It's about building a business strategy rooted in founder clarity so every decision, message, and growth effort moves in the right direction 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Why Clarity Comes Before Strategy 04:49 4 Questions Every Founder Should Ask 10:50 The Founder's Portrait Explained Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today! 👉 Get Your Free Prompts: https://dtm.world/freeprompts

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