A Podcast about Marketing Struggles and Creative Solutions

Join co-hosts Jake Braun and Mirela Setkic, who own and operate Kapok Marketing, as they discuss business owners’ marketing struggles and solutions, and other business-related topics. They share their own stories and advice about running a local business, and interview other entrepreneurs and influencers in the Tampa Bay area.

Latest Episode

May 28, 2019 - Episode 28

Top 7 Social Media Mistakes Businesses Make

Social media can be a big part of digital marketing for a small business. But it’s not the same as sharing on your personal social media profiles. Jake and Mirela discuss how personal and professional social media are different. Don’t make the same mistakes other businesses are making. Learn the correct number and types of social media platforms. Too many or two few can cause problems. Plus find out what sort of content is ideal for social media marketing. We also discuss what you must avoid doing online if you don’t want big trouble for your business.

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Episode Archive

March 5, 2019 - Episode 22

Everything a Small Business Needs to Know About Websites

Every business needs a website, but all websites are not created equal. Jake and Mirela explain why you need a website and how it helps your business grow. We’ll discuss what information you must have your website to maximize your online marketing. Learn how to get a website, who to hire depending on your budget, other resources, and requirements. We’ll also go over how website pricing works, break down the different ranges, and how to get a website at any cost. Basically all of the most important information a business owner needs to know about websites is in this episode.

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February 19, 2019 - Episode 21

What are Target Markets and Target Audiences?

Everyone in business has probably heard the terms target market and target audience. Jake and Mirela will discuss what both of these really are and how they interrelate. Learn why target markets are critical, and why defining one is normally the first step in launching a successful business or product. Explore why target audiences are also important, and why going niche is the way to go. We’ll also discuss key takeaways on how understanding target markets and target audiences can be used to improve any business.

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February 5, 2019 - Episode 20

Sports Sponsorships and Professional Selling with Ryan Helfrick Part 2

Jake and Mirela are joined by Ryan Helfrick from the Tampa Bay Rowdies and the Tampa Bay Rays. Ryan is a sales professional with a marketing degree in the sports marketing industry. He has also worked with FC Dallas in the MLS and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. Ryan has a deep understanding of how sports intersects with marketing. We’ll discuss how businesses can benefit from sports sponsorships. Ryan will also share some of his tips and tricks to succeeding at professional selling.

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January 29, 2019 - Episode 19

Sports Sponsorships and Professional Selling with Ryan Helfrick

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January 22, 2019 - Episode 18

Making Your Business Investable with Patrick S Weston (Part 2)

Starting or expanding a business can be hard. Maybe you’ve come up with a killer business idea, or you have an amazing idea to expand your business. How do you get the capital to make that happen? What makes a business or a business idea appealing to an investor or bank? We’ll discuss this and more with Patrick S Weston, a successful entrepreneur and investor in St Pete. He is the managing partner of WestRock Investments, an investment partnership. Patrick has an MBA from the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. Patrick is also a licensed medical doctor that is board-certified […]