
In this episode, Content Is the Company, we explore how content has evolved from a marketing tool to the core of modern business strategy. From product development to distribution and monetization, discover how leading companies are building entire business models around content, and why you should too.🖇 Follow links 🖇👉 Sebuh Mesfin on Linkedin👉 Yoann Pavy on Linkedin📺 Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InGrowthWeTrustSmall ask for you: If you enjoyed this podcast, please hit "follow" button and leave a 5 ⭐️ review, share it with your marketing friends too if you're feeling generous 🤝That's how we grow.
Jun 11, 2025
1 hr 1 min

In this episode, we kick off Series 2 of our podcast with a discussion on recent events and innovations in the tech and marketing world. We aim to keep our episodes slightly shorter this season, focusing on insightful discussions and occasional guest appearances.
This week is all about the new viral Linkedin AI sensation, Boardy.
Chapters 📌
00:00:00 - Introduction and Series 2 Announcement00:00:27 - Episode Format and Guest Strategy00:01:01 - TikTok Ban Discussion00:02:29 - Inauguration and Tech's Role00:03:31 - Introduction to Boardy AI00:04:09 - Boardy AI Experience and Features00:06:04 - Boardy AI Growth Strategy00:08:00 - Boardy AI's Viral Growth on LinkedIn00:10:10 - Boardy AI's Personalized Campaign Misstep00:12:00 - Potential Impact of Boardy AI's Misstep00:13:32 - AI in Job Search and LinkedIn Integration00:15:00 - Boardy AI's Business Model and Monetization00:17:10 - Challenges of Maintaining Network Quality00:18:22 - Comparison to Manual LinkedIn Networking00:19:52 - Growing a Business Page on LinkedIn00:21:47 - Innovation in AI and Voice Interaction00:24:01 - Voice AI and Conversational AI00:25:03 - Potential of AI in Podcasts00:27:28 - Inspiration from The Matrix00:29:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Jake Mayell on Linkedin
👉 Yoann Pavy on Linkedin
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Jan 22, 2025
29 min

In this episode, our hosts reunite after a four-month hiatus, which was originally intended to be just a one-month break. They reflect on their time away, sparked by receiving their Spotify Wrapped for creators, which showcased some impressive stats and motivated them to get back to recording. The episode serves as a wrap-up for the year, where they discuss highlights from the past few months and tease plans for a brand refresh in 2025, including a new icon that captures the mood for the upcoming year. They also touch on significant global events, such as the recent changes in U.S. leadership and the political situation in France. Tune in for a light-hearted conversation filled with nostalgia and anticipation for the future!
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Future plans for 2025.
[00:03:04] Chief meme officer role.
[00:04:43] AI tools for job seekers.
[00:10:00] Podcast listener engagement statistics.
[00:15:42] Cody Schneider's podcast success.
[00:18:08] Apple Store growth hack.
[00:24:13] AI and automation in marketing.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Jake Mayell on Linkedin
👉 Yoann Pavy on Linkedin
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See you in 2025!
Dec 11, 2024
26 min

In this episode, the podcast features a quartet with Marcus and Stuart, two app marketing experts discussing gaming vs. non-gaming apps. The conversation delves deep into app marketing strategies and the potential for cross-learning between the two types of apps. The hosts highlight the origins of the discussion on LinkedIn and encourage active participation for potential future guests. The group emphasizes the importance of engaging and valuable content on LinkedIn, setting the tone for insightful discussions on the podcast. Join the quartet as they navigate through the dynamics of app marketing in this engaging and informative episode.
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:04] Four-way podcast dynamics.
[00:06:40] Game soft launch strategies.
[00:09:42] Soft launch strategies.
[00:12:22] Soft launch countries for games.
[00:15:33] Soft launch strategies.
[00:20:40] Ratings in mobile app industry.
[00:22:54] Games activating users effectively.
[00:27:29] User age in gaming apps.
[00:30:31] Banking app user experience.
[00:35:18] Community building in gaming.
[00:37:40] Importance of community for growth.
[00:41:40] Monetizing high-spending app users.
[00:44:33] Web-to-app transition strategies.
[00:49:28] Driving web traffic benefits.
[00:52:05] Targeting younger audiences in gaming.
[00:55:23] Targeting older demographics in marketing.
[00:59:27] Diversifying pricing and revenue streams.
[01:03:36] Web-based Google Play for PC.
[01:04:50] The future of apps vs. browsers.
[01:08:34] Community engagement in marketing.
[01:14:47] Full-person podcast challenges.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Marcus Burke on Linkedin
👉 Stuart Devereux on Linkedin
👉 Jake Mayell on Linkedin
👉 Yoann Pavy on Linkedin
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Jul 30, 2024
1 hr 16 min

In this episode, we delved into content marketing, focusing on long-form written content with guest Araminta Robertson, a fintech specialist. We explored her insights on SEO and building a thriving fintech marketing community of over 2000 members on Slack. Listeners were also informed about a new interactive feature on Spotify allowing comments on episodes.
Tune in for more on content marketing, community building, and CRM strategies!
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:31] Fintech marketing community growth.
[00:06:18] Podcasting challenges and strategies.
[00:09:08] Building relationships with listeners.
[00:13:26] Content distribution strategies.
[00:15:36] Niche Marketing Strategies.
[00:18:23] Content creation strategies.
[00:23:40] Content creation using AI.
[00:27:40] Summarizing webinars into articles.
[00:29:08] AI in podcast automation.
[00:34:03] Mega blogs versus targeted article.
[00:39:13] AI formality detector in writing.
[00:42:50] Educational vs. sales content.
[00:45:20] Comparison posts in content marketing.
[00:49:19] Comparison posts and sales strategies.
[00:51:51] Reddit vs. LinkedIn for B2B.
[00:56:55] Written content marketing strategies.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Araminta Robertson on Linkedin
👉 Jake Mayell on Linkedin
👉 Yoann Pavy on Linkedin
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Jul 17, 2024
57 min

This week's episode features Taylor Holiday from Common Threads Collective, a key figure in the e-commerce industry.
One of our best episodes to date!
We get into various topics, including the Mona Lisa of e-commerce, the probability of a single-handed e-commerce brand reaching $100 million in revenue, creating peak moments in brands, and the future of e-commerce as a brand represented by a collection of feeds. Even if you're not deeply involved in e-commerce, this episode offers valuable insights.
Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the evolving landscape of e-commerce and brand building.
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:44] The Mona Lisa of e-commerce.
[00:06:27] Building and activating audience engagement.
[00:08:01] Negative customer acquisition cost.
[00:11:57] Expanding margin over time.
[00:16:22] Customer engagement strategies.
[00:19:33] Brandformance.
[00:20:25] Long-term return on investments.
[00:23:43] Understanding user behavior for growth.
[00:28:58] Memes and viral content.
[00:30:22] Leveraging Niche Viral Communities.
[00:36:00] The future of brand evolution.
[00:39:32] Creating peak brand moments.
[00:40:59] Culturally embedded behavioral spending.
[00:46:09] Winning with a valuable edge.
[00:47:39] Global labor leverage in business.
[00:50:33] Global market maturity.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Taylor Holiday on Linkedin
👉 Jake Mayell on Linkedin
👉 Yoann Pavy on Linkedin
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Jul 12, 2024
52 min

In this episode, the hosts had a great chat with Beth Carter from Flexa, a flexible working platform, discussing the future of work and flexible working from an employer's perspective. They touched on SEO, growth strategies, and effective webinar practices. Tune in for insights on work flexibility and more!
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:06:38] Climate-focused podcast.
[00:09:34] Flexible working.
[00:13:13] Social media algorithm changes.
[00:18:05] Marketplaces growth and supply side challenges.
[00:21:27] Webinars as lead magnets.
[00:27:25] Selecting ideal clients for Flexa.
[00:29:08] Workplace inclusivity for people with disabilities.
[00:33:46] Return to office mandates.
[00:37:06] Challenges in balancing work and family.
[00:41:58] Active feedback for business improvement.
[00:46:39] SEO and Organic Traffic.
[00:49:51] Gender pay gap bot.
[00:53:08] Angel investment and career paths.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Beth Carter on Linkedin
👉 Jake Mayell on Linkedin
👉 Yoann Pavy on Linkedin
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Jun 25, 2024
55 min

On this episode, Cedric from PhotoRoom joins the podcast to discuss their AI photo editing app. PhotoRoom, a VC-backed startup with over 100 million downloads, specializes in AI background and product photo editing. Cedric leads paid acquisition at PhotoRoom, highlighting the app's unique ability to provide 30 different AI backgrounds in just four seconds, setting it apart from competitors like Canva. Tune in to learn more about the innovative features and success of PhotoRoom in the App Store.
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:06] AI photo editing technology.
[00:03:57] Pumping out creative for success.
[00:08:21] Winning Ad Metrics.
[00:12:00] Ad testing process.
[00:16:55] Top performing baby theme creative.
[00:17:30] Marketing with influencers and ads.
[00:23:55] Creative testing in advertising.
[00:25:32] Creative advertising strategies.
[00:30:13] Content creation and platform diversity.
[00:33:56] Learning to code in marketing.
[00:38:06] Automating ad variations.
[00:39:40] Automating marketing processes.
[00:44:32] Attribution challenges in marketing.
[00:45:27] Creative content strategies.
[00:49:13] A first podcast experience.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Cedric Yarish on Linkedin
👉 Jake on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakemayell/
👉 Yoann on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoannpavy/
📺 Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InGrowthWeTrust
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Jun 18, 2024
49 min

In this episode, the hosts of "In Growth We Trust" are live at Money 20/20 in Amsterdam with Irina, the Chief Marketing Officer of an open banking platform called Volt. They discuss the significance of the event, the marketing strategies for businesses with large booths at conferences, and the measurement of marketing returns. Tune in to hear insights from the event and learn about the world of fintech from industry experts.
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:36] Marketing return at fintech events.
[00:05:15] Face-to-face interactions at events.
[00:10:28] Multi-touch marketing strategies.
[00:11:18] Using podcasts for growth hacking.
[00:15:40] Utilizing Podcasts in Marketing.
[00:21:22] B2B influencer-creator strategy emerging.
[00:24:44] Ghostwriting social media strategies.
[00:28:31] Appreciating the Role of Marketing.
[00:30:14] PR strategies for startups.
[00:35:41] AI tool for website analysis.
[00:40:02] Direct marketing and branded merch.
[00:41:06] Unique Merchandise Ideas.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Irina Chuchkina on Linkedin
👉 Jake on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakemayell/
👉 Yoann on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoannpavy/
📺 Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InGrowthWeTrust
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Jun 11, 2024
42 min

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of marketing job descriptions and the unrealistic expectations placed on marketers. They explore how being responsible for multiple tasks can lead to being fired for not excelling in each area. The conversation highlights the need for companies to consider the workload and expertise required for marketing roles. Tune in for a candid discussion on the complexities of marketing roles in the industry.
Chapters 📌
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:20] Crazy marketing job descriptions.
[00:03:50] Lead magnets and SEO insights.
[00:09:16] QR code mishap and stickers.
[00:11:50] Marketing, et cetera.
[00:16:43] The evolution of middle management.
[00:21:01] Specialized roles in marketing.
[00:23:13] Job description challenges.
[00:28:51] Job description teardown segment.
🖇 Follow links 🖇
👉 Jake on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakemayell/
👉 Yoann on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoannpavy/
📺 Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InGrowthWeTrust
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May 30, 2024
29 min
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