# Her Journey from Intern to CEO of Duct Tape Marketing

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Podcast: [The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rundown-with-ramon-small-business-growth-podcast-for-entrepreneurs-6584308)
Published: 2026-05-20T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, I sit down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to talk about her journey from intern to CEO, the importance of strategy over tactics, and how AI is reshaping the future of marketing. We also dive into leadership lessons from working in a family business and what’s next for one of the most trusted brands in small business marketing. Key Topics Covered: Sara Nay’s journey to CEO The evolution of Duct Tape Marketing Why strategy beats tactics every time Fractional CMO and modern marketing structures Leadership lessons from working with family Visionary vs integrator roles in business The future of marketing with AI Marketing Leadership as a Service

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