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Lean Marketing

Allan Dib 72 Episodes Aug 7, 2026

Lean Marketing is a business podcast hosted by Allan Dib, bestselling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing. It provides no-nonsense marketing advice and interviews designed to help listeners improve their marketing and grow their business. Episodes focus on practical strategies and actionable insights for entrepreneurs and marketers.

Episodes

Episode 72: How Alan Collins Used the 1-Page Marketing Plan to Build Two Businesses
Episode 72: How Alan Collins Used the 1-Page Marketing Plan to Build Two Businesses Aug 7, 2026 3582 What would it take to walk away from ten years of steady, profitable work and start over in a completely different market?Alan Collins did exactly that. He spent a decade building a lean, highly profitable electrical business in Sydney before realizing the real asset wasn't his tools or his trade. It was the system. In this episode, Allan Dib sits down with the Sparky Mentor to trace the
The Invisible Rules That Decide Who Gets The Deal in Business with Ujwal Arkalgud
The Invisible Rules That Decide Who Gets The Deal in Business with Ujwal Arkalgud Feb 25, 2026 3158 Founders spend a lot of time obsessing over funnels, features, and tactics. But deals are often decided long before the pitch ever happens. In this episode, I sit down with cultural anthropologist and multi-eight-figure founder Ujwal Arkalgud to unpack the hidden forces that drive credibility, trust, and enterprise value. We talk through how he bootstrapped an anthropology firm, pivoted i
Episode 70: The Skills You’re Ignoring Might Be Your Biggest Advantage with Omar Zenhom
Episode 70: The Skills You’re Ignoring Might Be Your Biggest Advantage with Omar Zenhom Feb 11, 2026 2246 The most powerful business transformations often come from embracing who you already are. In this episode of the Lean Marketing Podcast, I sit down with my friend Omar Zenhom, host of the $100 MBA Show and founder of WebinarNinja, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about building leverage in business without overcomplicating things. We talk about how to build a standout personal bran
Episode 69: Why Being Memorable Beats Being Everywhere with Oksana Koriakova
Episode 69: Why Being Memorable Beats Being Everywhere with Oksana Koriakova Jan 28, 2026 2058 In a world hooked on automation and volume, it’s easy to forget that the most impactful marketing is often the most human. In this episode, I sit down with Oksana Koriakova, an expert in physical and relationship-based marketing, to explore the power of intentional, high-touch campaigns. From physical mail to unexpected gifts, Oksana shares how she’s helped brands cut through digital nois
Episode 68: The Life You’d See in a Museum: Are You Living It? with John Strelecky
Episode 68: The Life You’d See in a Museum: Are You Living It? with John Strelecky Jan 14, 2026 3253 What if the scariest moment of your life led to your true purpose?In this episode, I chat with bestselling author John Strelecky — whose dream of becoming a pilot was cut short by a health crisis, leading him down a path of backpacking, deep introspection, and ultimately writing one of the most impactful books on life purpose: The Cafe on the Edge of the World. We dive into how major setb
The Compassion Within: How to Grow a Business That Reflects Your Values with Robert Glazer
The Compassion Within: How to Grow a Business That Reflects Your Values with Robert Glazer Oct 15, 2025 2538 Can your company grow bigger and stay true to what matters most?In this episode, I sit down with Robert Glazer — serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and a true expert in values-driven leadership. We dive into the uncomfortable question: can you scale a business without diluting your culture or losing your way? Robert shares hard-earned wisdom on defining your personal and organizatio
What if Your Copywriter Became Your CEO with Claire Marshall
What if Your Copywriter Became Your CEO with Claire Marshall Oct 8, 2025 2495 What if your copywriter became your CEO… and crushed it?In this episode, I sit down with Claire Marshall, who started with us as a copywriter and eventually became the first CEO of Lean Marketing (back when we were still called Successwise). We reflect on the wild ride of building a global team, leading without micromanaging, and growing a business by growing people. Claire also shares th
How Two Vans Became a $65M Brand with Alana Nicholls
How Two Vans Became a $65M Brand with Alana Nicholls Sep 17, 2025 2881 What if repeat customers and referrals could grow your business faster than chasing new leads?In this episode, Alana Nicholls shares how she and her husband bootstrapped an electrical company from two vans to a $65 million national brand with 100+ staff—then stepped back and installed a CEO to run it without them. We dig into the early door-knocking hustle, the mindset shift from “doing i
Kindness as a Growth Strategy With Brent Ridge
Kindness as a Growth Strategy With Brent Ridge Sep 10, 2025 2598 What if your biggest growth lever isn’t capital or creatives—but kindness, creativity, and simply showing up? In this episode, I talk with Brent Ridge, co-founder of Beekman 1802, about how a small goat farm became a national skincare brand. We cover the real stuff: starting with hand-wrapped soaps, cold-calling big stores, landing a 52,000-bar order with tiny margins, and getting the who
Chris Ducker on Leading for the Long Haul
Chris Ducker on Leading for the Long Haul Sep 3, 2025 2608 What if the smartest move for your business right now isn’t to push harder—but to pull back with intent? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Chris Ducker to unpack what it takes to lead for decades, without burning out.. We talk about the season of life that inspired his latest book, The Long Haul Leader, why “more” isn’t always better, and how defining enough can unl
The Money Habit: Breaking Entrepreneurial Poverty with Mike Michalowicz
The Money Habit: Breaking Entrepreneurial Poverty with Mike Michalowicz Aug 27, 2025 2748 What if the real solution to your financial stress isn’t earning more—but spending with intention?In this episode, I chat with Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First, about the behavioral traps that keep entrepreneurs financially stuck, even as their revenue grows. Mike shares how understanding your financial season can transform how you make decisions, and why traditional budgeting doe
The Hidden Role That Frees Founders: Why You Need a Systems Champion With David Jenyns
The Hidden Role That Frees Founders: Why You Need a Systems Champion With David Jenyns Aug 13, 2025 3108 In this episode, Allan Dib sits down with David Jenyns, author of SYSTEMology & Systems Champion, to unpack why most business owners are the biggest bottlenecks in their own companies. David explains how to shift from being the technician to becoming a systems-driven leader, without losing control. From simple frameworks to document your processes to empowering your team without micro

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