BeWeird Marketing | Marketing Conversations for Successful Women Who Want Less Noise and Better Decisions

Episodes

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  72. 10 Weeks Left in 2026: One Goal, No Distractions 19.10.2026 30m

  The most magical time of year is also the noisiest — and if you’re not intentional going in, Q4 will pass in a blur and January will arrive before you know what happened. In this episode, Ashley Conway walks through the 6-step Q4 focus framework she uses in actual client strategy sessions, plus practical ways to minimize distraction and noise so you can finish the year with one real win and still actually enjoy the season. You have 10 weeks. One goal. Let’s make them count.
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  71. How to Get More Leads When the Rules Keep Changing 27.07.2026 13m

  Getting more leads is the million-dollar question — and even marketers struggle to answer it because the answer keeps changing. In this listener question episode, Ashley Conway walks through the RACE framework she learned in her freshman mass communications class and shows how it applies to lead generation right now, in 2026. From using Claude and Perplexity for market research to building a focused 30-day plan to deciding your success metrics before you start, this episode gives you a repeatable process for figuring out what works — no matter how much marketing keeps changing.
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  70. How to Market Two Offers Without Confusing Anyone 20.07.2026 13m

  What does a teenage first date lie have to do with your marketing strategy? More than you’d think. In this listener question episode, Ashley Conway tackles one of the most common struggles for business owners with multiple offers: how to promote two things at once without confusing your audience. The answer is segmentation — and Ashley breaks down exactly how to sort your audience into the right buckets using life stage, budget, urgency, trust level, and more, so the right offer gets to the right person at the right time.
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  69. Marketing vs. Positioning: Not The Same Thing 13.07.2026 15m

  Marketing and positioning aren’t the same thing — and confusing them is one of the most common reasons marketing feels harder than it should. In this listener question episode, Ashley Conway breaks down the difference using a US states analogy, walks through what positioning actually looks like in practice, and gives you four questions to clarify your own positioning before you build another piece of marketing on top of it.
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  68. What Happens If You Get Hit by a Bus 06.07.2026 19m

  If you disappeared for two weeks, would your marketing keep moving with intention — or quietly fall apart? In episode five of the Better Questions series, Ashley Conway gets personal about what it means to be the glue in your business and why that role, as familiar as it feels, is one of the biggest growth ceilings for established women business owners. Using the bus analogy and a real client story about a business where every marketing decision routed through the owner, this episode asks the question that separates operators from CEOs: could your marketing run without you?
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  67. The Marketing You Should Stop Doing. Yesterday. 29.06.2026 11m

  More is not always the answer in marketing. In episode four of the Better Questions series, Ashley Conway makes the case for strategic subtraction — the CEO habit of cutting what isn’t working so the right things finally have room to breathe. Using her own bookkeeping story and a real client example about blog content that kept going out long after it stopped making sense, this episode asks the question most marketing advice skips entirely: what are you doing that should stop?
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  66. Likes Don't Pay Bills: Measuring What Actually Matters 22.06.2026 7m

  A viral post. Growing followers. Decent open rates. And still no clear answer for where the last few clients came from. In episode three of the Better Questions series, Ashley Conway tackles one of the most uncomfortable CEO marketing questions: do you know what’s actually working? Using a doctor’s lab work analogy and a real client story about a post that went viral and did nothing for the business, this episode reframes what measurement means at the CEO level — and what to track instead of likes.
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  65. You're Promoting the Wrong Thing and Don't Know It 15.06.2026 9m

  Consistent marketing doesn’t always mean effective marketing — especially if it’s promoting the wrong thing. In episode two of the Better Questions series, Ashley Conway breaks down why established business owners so often over-promote their easiest offer and under-promote their most important one. Using a restaurant analogy and a real client story, this episode asks the question CEOs ask every quarter: are you promoting what actually matters right now?
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  64. Your Marketing Is Working Hard — But Is It Going Anywhere? 08.06.2026 10m

  Lots of marketing activity doesn’t equal marketing direction. In this first episode of the Better Questions series, Ashley Conway breaks down the CEO-level question every business owner needs to answer before any tactic, content plan, or contractor makes sense: what is my marketing actually trying to accomplish right now? Using a spin class analogy and a real client story, this episode shows you exactly what happens when effort doesn’t have a destination — and how one better question changes everything.
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  63. Solopreneur vs. CEO: The Marketing Questions That Separate Them 01.06.2026 12m

  Most women entrepreneurs are asking good marketing questions — just not CEO-level ones. This episode kicks off the Better Questions series with a simple analogy about Monday night dinner that reframes how you think about your entire marketing strategy. Ashley breaks down the difference between how solopreneurs and CEOs approach both business and marketing decisions, and previews the questions this summer series will dig into. If your marketing feels reactive, this is where the shift starts.
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  62. I Thought If I Did Everything Right, My Business Would Work 18.05.2026 19m

  I used to believe that if I made the right decisions and worked hard, my business would work. In this episode, I share how that belief shifted over time—and how changing your perspective from outcomes to the journey can transform the way you experience business and growth.
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  61. You Don’t Need More Marketing. You Need Less. 04.05.2026 15m

  Most marketing doesn’t fail because it’s the wrong strategy—it fails because it never had the chance to work. In this episode, Ashley explores how to choose one marketing strategy, focus your efforts, and give it the time it needs to produce real results. If your marketing feels scattered or inconsistent, this episode will help you simplify and refocus.
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  60. Why Your Marketing Feels Like Starting From Scratch Every Time 20.04.2026 13m

  If your marketing feels like starting from scratch every time, you’re not alone. In this episode, Ashley explores why disconnected marketing efforts create more work without building momentum—and what’s actually missing. If your marketing feels heavier than it should, this episode will help you think differently about what’s needed.
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  59. Why Social Media Feels Harder Than It Used To 06.04.2026 14m

  Social media isn’t broken—but the role it plays in your business may have changed. In this episode, Ashley explores why social media feels harder than it used to and why relying on it for leads and growth may be creating unnecessary pressure. If you’ve been trying to make social media “work” again, this episode will help you rethink what’s actually needed.
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  58. The Marketing Questions Successful Women Ask Themselves 23.03.2026 15m

  Successful business owners don’t need more marketing ideas—they need better questions. In this episode, Ashley explores how the questions you ask shape your marketing decisions, and why many entrepreneurs outgrow the questions that once helped them get started. If your marketing feels heavier than it should, this episode will help you think differently about what’s really needed.
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  57. You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Outgrowing Your Role 09.03.2026 15m

  In this episode of BeWeird Marketing, Ashley Conway reframes exhaustion as a potential sign of leadership evolution. Using a personal story about intense training and shifting energy seasons, she explores how successful business owners often stay in execution mode long after their business requires something different. If you’re constantly busy but not expanding, still carrying marketing decisions and approvals yourself, this episode will help you recognize the difference between burnout and growth — and understand what leadership looks like at the next level. This is a thoughtful, steady conversation for established women entrepreneurs ready to stop rowing the boat and start steering it.
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  56. The Real Cost of Good Enough Marketing 23.02.2026 15m

  What if your marketing isn’t failing… it’s just good enough? In this episode of BeWeird Marketing, Ashley Conway explores the hidden cost of stable-but-flat marketing. Using a health metaphor and a personal story about upgrading her bed to resolve chronic back pain, she explains how “good enough” performance can quietly cap growth, drain energy, and limit momentum. You’ll learn how to recognize the symptoms of capped marketing, why tolerable issues linger for years, and what it really means to strengthen your marketing foundation without overhauling everything. This episode is for established business owners who are doing many things right — but are ready for their marketing to compound instead of coast.
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  55. At What Point Should I Stop Doing My Own Marketing? 09.02.2026 28m

  At some point, doing your own marketing stops feeling empowering and starts feeling heavy. In this episode, Ashley explores a question many successful business owners ask quietly: When is it time to stop doing my own marketing? She explains why this decision feels so uncomfortable, how to recognize when you’ve reached the edge of what you can sustainably manage on your own, and why growth eventually requires a shift in how you use your time and energy. This conversation isn’t about failure, shortcuts, or giving up control. It’s about leadership, peace, and letting marketing support your business instead of limiting it. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re ready for help or how to know when that moment has arrived, this episode will help you see the decision more clearly.
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  54. Why Does Marketing Still Feel So Hard When My Business Is Already Successful? 26.01.2026 18m

  Marketing often feels hardest after you’ve built a successful business—and that doesn’t mean anything is wrong. In this episode, Ashley explains why capable, established business owners hit a marketing plateau, even when they’re doing many things right. Rather than needing more effort, more content, or more advice, what’s often missing is connection between the pieces already in place. This conversation reframes marketing as a connected experience—from how people find you, to how they say yes, to what it’s like to work with you—and offers relief for business owners who are tired of carrying fragmented strategies on their own. If marketing has started to feel heavier instead of easier, this episode will help you zoom out, reconnect the dots, and approach growth with more clarity and peace.
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  53. The Unpopular Business Decisions I’m Making in 2026 12.01.2026 23m

  In this episode, Ashley shares five unconventional business decisions she’s making in 2026—rooted in doing less, prioritizing real connection, and choosing simplicity over noise. After stepping back from constant content creation, Ashley reflects on what it means to build a business that’s aligned, sustainable, and human. From focusing on monthly priorities instead of rigid goals to using marketing platforms for credibility rather than pressure, this episode offers a refreshing alternative to hustle-driven advice. If you’re craving a calmer, more intentional way to grow your business, this conversation will help you rethink what’s actually worth your time and energy.