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Building With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers245 - SEO Hasn't Really Changed (Brendan Hufford, Growth Sprints)Brendan Hufford is Founder at Growth Sprints where he helps take SaaS companies from $10M to $100M ARR using the SaaS Growth Sprint Framework. Brendan is also a Navattic advisor and that's how we met. He has 4 kids which is double what I have so already a ton of respect.Here’s what we cover:Simon Sinek and AI ramblings (oh so good);What's different with SEO today and how Brendan helps companies navigate with success;Companies that incorporate customers as part of their growth;You fi...2025-07-1651 min
Attributed - A podcast by DreamdataThe Attribution Wake-Up Call: How Sendoso Proved Marketing ROI (and Stopped Playing the Credit Game)Ever felt like your attribution models were lying to you? In this episode of Attributed, originally a webinar hosted by Brendan Hufford, Founder at Growth Sprints, we dive deep into the often-misleading world of B2B marketing attribution. Brendan is joined by Steffen Hedebrandt, CMO and Co-founder at Dreamdata, to unpack the real story behind Sendoso's marketing success. You'll discover:Why traditional dashboards almost led them to cut their best-performing channelThe "invisible" channels driving record revenueHow clean data and a fresh perspective changed Sen...2025-07-1551 min
Content Disrupted: Bold Takes on Brand MarketingGrowth Sprints’ Brendan Hufford on What’s Killing Your Content Marketing & What to Do InsteadWhy is content marketing broken—and what no‑bull strategies will actually drive results today?You can’t avoid the truth bombs in this episode with Brendan Hufford, founder of Growth Sprints, as he breaks down where most content marketing is going wrong and how teams can cut through by naming the right problem, building around their content IP, and investing in strategies that might seem counterintuitive.He also explores why SEO tactics are falling flat (and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing), and how to break out of the “checkbox marketing” trap that’s costi...2025-05-151h 05
The Exit Five CMO Podcast (Hosted by Dave Gerhardt)The Quiet Shift: How B2B Teams are Winning Post-SEO#242: Content Strategy | In this episode, Danielle sits down with Brendan Hufford, founder of Growth Sprints, to talk about what actually works in content and SEO today and why most B2B strategies are broken. Brendan went from high school teacher to leading content at top SaaS companies, and now helps brands move faster and build content strategies that drive real impact.They cover:Why most SEO strategies are broken - and why retainers make it worseThe content checklist that took ActiveCampaign from 200K to 240K visitors in 30 daysWhy the most lucrative SEO opportunities are hiding in...2025-05-0154 min
Attributed - A podcast by DreamdataThe Marketing Playbook That's Secretly Killing Your B2B ContentThe content "best practices" that have worked since 2021 are now actively hurting your pipeline.While most B2B teams are still chasing keywords and churning out content, a small group of companies have quietly shifted to a radically different approach – and they're capturing 80% of the market.Join Brendan Hufford (Founder, Growth Sprints) and Steffen Hedebrandt (CMO, Dreamdata) as they reveal:- The costly "checkbox marketing" trap that even sophisticated B2B teams fall into (and why it's worse than doing nothing)- A...2025-03-1150 min
Marketing DilemmasMastering Content IP and Strategic Marketing with Brendan Hufford, Founder of Growth SprintsIn this episode of The Loop, host Joe Mclaughlin sits down with Brendan Hufford, Founder of Growth Sprints, to discuss his unique approach to content strategy, naming problems instead of categories, and why "checkbox marketing" is holding companies back. Brendan shares insights on content IP, channel-agnostic marketing, and innovative tactics like the "immortal newsletter" and AI-powered audience analysis. Tune in for actionable strategies and fresh perspectives on how to create marketing that truly resonates.2025-03-0442 min
Reed Between the LinesThe Content Strategy Mistake Costing You Growth (with Brendan Hufford)Are you stuck creating content that checks the box—but doesn’t drive real results?Brendan Hufford, founder of Growth Sprints, has helped SaaS companies scale from $10M to $100M ARR by cutting through the noise with focused, high-impact content marketing. In this episode, he breaks down why most B2B marketing fails—not because of bad execution, but because of a fundamental strategic mistake.We cover:— The #1 mindset shift that helps top-tier marketers avoid “checkbox marketing”— Brendan’s go-to framework for creating original content that stands out— How to craft marketing offers t...2025-02-121h 15
1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett#24 The Brendan Hufford RouteBrendan Hufford is the Founder of Growth Sprints and he helps SaaS companies scale from 10 to 100 million in revenue through content. In this episode, Brendan shares his candid journey from a $50K salaried teacher to building a successful business in content marketing and software. Along the way, he reveals the brutal effects undue stress had on him and the reasons why his work is so meaningful to him. Join us for an honest conversation about the raw challenges and rewarding triumphs of solopreneurship.--Follow Brendan on L...2024-10-0449 min
gtmPRO#37: Brendan Hufford on Structuring the Content EngineHow do you transform a rough patch in your life into an inspiring and thriving career? Join us in this episode as we sit down with Brendan Hufford, a former high school teacher who conquered personal and professional hurdles to become a leading authority in content, SEO, and marketing. Now the founder of Growth Sprints, Brendan discusses how his multifaceted background has shaped his innovative approach to marketing, offering invaluable lessons for revenue leaders in the B2B software and services sector. Don't miss out on Brendan's remarkable journey and the wealth of knowledge he brings to the table.2024-08-191h 02
The Message-Market Fit Podcast#014 - Brendan Hufford - Mastering Customer Proximity: Crafting Memorable Marketing with AI-Driven Insights and Deep GeneralismThroughout our conversation, Brendan emphasizes the importance of staying close to customers, sharing practical tips for marketers to engage with their audience and uncover valuable insights. He discusses the power of frameworks like "hook, story, offer" in creating compelling content and the significance of understanding how customers think, not just what they say.Brendan also explores the role of AI in modern marketing, showcasing how tools like generative AI can help marketers draft content, extract insights from customer interviews, and streamline their workflows. However, he cautions against over-reliance on any single tool, stressing the importance of human...2024-05-0853 min
The Brendan Ecker InfluenceChad Hufford, Author of "Forging Financial Freedom" | Former Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro Talks WealthSend us a textChad Hufford is a former Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro, Author of "Forging Financial Freedom: Constructing Blue-Collar Millionaires with Seven Wealth Building Lessons Extracted From the Alaska Oilfield", and Founder and CEO of Veritas Wealth Management. Chad is managing over half a billion dollars as a finance professional. Get your copy of Chad's book today and learn how to make more money, use compound interest to your advantage, invest like Warren Buffett, run a business like Elon Musk, and how to build generational wealth.TIMESTAMPS:[00:00]: Intro[01:10]: Why "Forging F...2024-05-0236 min
B2B Pipeline PioneersAdvice for Getting Noticed in the NoiseBrendan Hufford, Founder of Growth Sprints, generates the majority of his pipeline on LinkedIn. The drawback is LinkedIn is noisy! This year, Brendan focuses on getting noticed in the noise by testing two specific types of content. About this Pioneer > 0:48Biggest Challenges > 2:46Looking Forward > 5:22100 Pennies Game > 7:56Final Thoughts > 12:08View the 100 Pennies Game: Click Here!Follow Brendan Hufford on LinkedInFollow Manoj Ramnani on LinkedInAbout this PioneerGetting results via my 4-part SaaS growth framework is what I do.2024-04-1913 min
Louder Than Words with John Bonini#44 | Brendan Hufford | The Importance of Creativity & Consistency in Building a BrandIn this episode, John hangs out with recovering in-house marketer, now founder of Growth Sprints, Brendan Hufford. In the past, Hufford worked in both growth and SEO for companies like ActiveCampaign. Now, he works with SaaS companies to help take them grow through short, focused sprints using his SaaS Growth Sprint framework. Discussed in this episode: Navigating bureaucracy requires understanding the value of stair stepping and starting with a V1, V2, V3 approach.Transitioning from one career to another often involves taking a step back to gain momentum and escape toxic work environments.Creating a personal br...2024-03-1452 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaA Revisit With Brendan Hufford And Where His Entrepreneurial Journey Is Taking HimWelcome to the latest episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma! In this conversation, Seth sits down with returning guest Brendan Hufford, a former teacher turned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the world of marketing and entrepreneurship. They discuss Brendan's journey from teaching to working in the SaaS world, and his current projects, including a newsletter aimed at marketing executives, a community for in-house software marketers, and helping SaaS companies scale their revenue. Brendan shares his insights on marketing, the importance of transparent content, and the value of reducing suffering through service. This episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and...2024-03-0523 minThe Brendan Ecker InfluenceFinancial Freedom, Fitness, and Focus | Chad Hufford, Author of "Forging Financial Freedom"Send us a textMeet the Founder of Veritas Wealth Management and the Author of "Forging Financial Freedom", Chad Hufford. Get Chad's Book Here: www.forgingfinancialfreedom.com Chad Hufford is leader in the business and entrepreneurship space, as well as the fitness and personal development space. Chad is known for his time spent working for Dave Ramsey as a SmartVestor Pro, and Financial Planner. He is also managing over half a billion dollars as a certified entrusted financial professional today in 2024! Chad gives us deeper insight on how to achieve health, wealth, love...2024-02-1534 min
Delivering Value: Vulnerable Career Stories & Startup Leadership ChallengesWhy You Can’t Always be at an Eleven with Brendan Hufford (Growth Sprints, ActiveCampaign)When you look at some professionals, it’s easy to underrate their accomplishments because they were “lucky.” But ask any one of them and you’ll realize the long, arduous, stressful road they took to get there. Brendan Hufford, Founder of Growth Sprints, is one of those professionals.In this episode, Brendan tells the stories of his bouts with overwork and taking on a role in a toxic, terrifying work environment to get to where he is today. Listen to discover what you need as a growth marketer to stay grounded and work sustainably, without sacrificing your health a...2024-01-1636 min
Closing Time: quick insights from sales & marketing expertsEfficient Growth: Using Marketing Sprints to Grow Faster while Spending Less -- with Brendan HuffordIs your team trapped in the inefficient cycle of 'checkbox marketing?' Quarterly webinar—check. Monthly newsletter—check. Weekly blog post—check. They're working at 110% capacity but only hit 50% of goals. In an era when marketers have higher expectations and tighter budgets, efficient growth in B2B is critical. Brendan Hufford founded Growth Sprints, a B2B marketing agency, to help companies adopt a more focused, momentum-driven strategy highlighting customer needs and creating valuable content around them. In this episode of Closing Time, Brendan shares strategies for thinking about GTM differently, finding...2024-01-1620 min
How To Sell MoreContent IP As A Marketing Strategy | Brendan HuffordIn this episode of "How To Sell More," we're joined by Brendan Hufford, a digital marketing strategist with extensive experience, to explore how storytelling and customer insights generate demand. The strategic use of storytelling to establish meaningful connections with your audience. The crucial role of identifying and understanding customer pain points in securing a unique market position and driving demand. The critical importance of ongoing customer engagement in ensuring product evolution and market relevance. Brendan's background as an educator has equipped him with the unique ability to simplify complex marketing concepts into practical strategies. His transition into...2023-11-2127 min
The Cutting Room"How did we get here" ft. Brendan Hufford-Growth SprintsYou know when you just hit it off with someone? That's how it was with Brendan and I. Honestly, I haven't felt so aligned with someone's outlook in such a long time. And that's why Brendan's conversation went a little (ok a lot) long. Some things we talked about: 👉 The ridiculous state of content marketing today.👉 How the phrase "customer-centric" has become hollowed out. (and what we can do about it)👉 Creating intellectual properties around customer's problems. These were our favorite quotable moments: "If your whole content strategy ha...2023-06-2346 min
Marketing PowerupsBrendan Hufford's Content IP Framework that Drove $134k Worth of Monthly TrafficIf you want to rank a piece of content for SEO, you’d usually do keyword research to figure out what phrases you want to rank for. Brendan Hufford, Founder of Growth Sprints, says that no longer works.Today, he explains why that's the case. Brendan also shares the Content IP Framework that will help you rank higher on AI-powered search results pages.In this Marketing Powerups episode, you'll learn:The four parts of Brendan’s growth methodology.How to drive a ton of qualified signups using the Content IP framework.The process behind Bren...2023-05-1243 min
The Hard Corps Marketing ShowBreaking Out of the Content Silo - Brendan Hufford - Hard Corps Marketing Show - Episode # 333Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur, SaaS growth strategist, thought leader & marketer. His work has been featured in Forbes, The Daily Stoic, GrowthLabs, ahrefs, and more. Brendan Hufford is the Founder of Growth Sprints, and he joins Casey Cheshire to discuss how SEO can help grow your team and company. Busted Myths:SEO and content can be done in a silo. TakeawaysThe best marketers have a lot of pattern recognition, but the problem now is that the patterns they can usually identify aren’t around anymore, for better or wor...2023-04-2742 min
Move The Needle - Real strategies. Data-driven growth. B2B results that move the needle.121: Growing Traffic by 20% in 30 Days (w/ Brendan Hufford, Growth Sprints)Learn how Brendan Hufford (founder of Growth Sprints) grew ActiveCampaign’s traffic by 20% (in just 30 days).2022-12-1437 min
How the Fxck SEO PodcastHow to Create Your First SaaS SEO Strategy (Brendan Hufford, Founder at Growth Sprints)This week’s How the F*ck episode centers on a role-play between me and leading SaaS SEO strategist, Brendan Hufford.
Here’s the background. I’m a SaaS founder for a productivity software. Our go-to-market model is sales-led, which means our job is to generate quality leads and hand them off to sales who own the sales process.
The challenge I handed Brendan was that I have 2 people on my team, a head of marketing and a content writer, and we are starting from scratch, with zero content.
Brendan, where do we start?2022-11-2353 min
GROW B2B FASTERShortcast: How to Grow Your Business Using a 4-Part Content Marketing Framework – with Brendan HuffordIs content marketing dead?These days, many businesses pump all their marketing budget into running ads.But are they getting better results than they would with organic growth strategies?In today’s shortcast-episode, Brendan Hufford, Founder at Growth Sprints, chats to Sammy about misconceptions in B2B marketing and how he grows SaaS companies using his 4-part content marketing framework. You’ll learn:1. Brendan's 4-part content marketing framework that sees the most success2. What B2B Leaders should stop doing to grow their business3. The 2 biggest misconceptions abou...2022-11-2309 min
Marketer of the MonthEPISODE 089: Building A Marketing Funnel That Understands Your AudienceInterview with Brendan Hufford - Founder of Growth Sprints and Growth Marketer at ActiveCampaign
Brendan Hufford is the Founder at Growth Sprints and Growth Marketer at ActiveCampaign. After spending the first decade of his professional career as a high school teacher (and assistant principal), Brendan led the SEO team at two agencies. In 2021, he founded Growth Sprints where he works with SaaS companies, helping them scale from $10M to $100M ARR. Tune in to the latest episode of MoM to learn more about how you can scale your business while simultaneously achieving client expectations and desired outcomes. ...2022-11-0128 min
Scale Your SaaS233: SEO Mistakes to Avoid - with Brendan HuffordEPISODE SUMMARYA standard piece of advice that both software salespeople and marketers provide when it comes to lead generation is to apply SEO. In fact, the use of SEO is expected nowadays because of how much impact it can have in increasing your close rate. But are you actually executing your SEO correctly?B2B SaaS Sales Coach and Host Matt Wolach and Growth Sprints Founder Brendan Hufford get to the bottom of what not to do when it comes to SEO. Hufford also shares many of his personal content techniques like...2022-10-1130 min
Rankable85. Developing High Quality Content That Earns Links ft Ashwin BalakrishnanIn episode 85, Ashwin Balakrishnan joins the show to share some insights on how you can create engaging content that actually earns links.We discuss the approach you can use to get internal teams excited to be more involved and assist with projects that will help grow your organization.Ashwin also shares his thoughts on how you can leverage subject matter experts in your content to help boost your online brand.(0:00) Intro(3:35) Content Ideation(6:30) How To Get The Data You Need From Internal Teams(8:15) Generating Wins...2022-10-0527 min
Confessions of a B2B EntrepreneurSEO In 2022 with Brendan Hufford of Growth SprintsFollow Brendan on LinkedInCheck out Growth SprintsJoin the ALL IN CommunityCheck out our awesome sponsor Ahrefs Webmaster ToolsConfessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our five most downloaded episodes:How To Start A Movement with David Heinemeier Hansson of 37signalsChris Walker Rants On Dark Social, Creating Demand & Company BuildingCEO Spends 70% Of Time On His Personal Brand? Guillaume Moubeche Shares AllOLD WAY/NEW WAY with Adam Robinson of Retention.comNathan Latka Shares His “King-Maker Strategy"Hit me up on Twitter or LinkedIn wi...2022-08-0937 min
Healthy Competition: Product Marketing | Competitive Intelligence | StrategyBrendan Hufford: How to Position and Differentiate Your AgencyBrendan Hufford is the Founder of Growth Sprints, an SEO agency that helps SaaS companies increase revenue from Google through short, focused marketing sprints. In this episode, we chat about Brendan's journey from school teacher, to agency employee, to in-house marketer, to agency owner, and how he's positioned his agency to stand out amongst a sea of competitors.
Follow Brendan: LinkedIn | Twitter
Check out his agency: Growth Sprints
Learn more about SEO: SEO for the Rest of Us
Check out the ALL IN community: ALL IN
Continue the conversation...2022-07-1829 min
Content LogisticsContent Career Paths: How to choose the right content marketing career for youCompanies create content in various formats, including text, audio, and video. But there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all in terms of content strategy. Therefore, companies that acknowledge the importance of content marketing (more and more do, especially in the tech space) put a lot of thought into creating a high-quality content team that thinks out of the box. However, that’s easier said than done as content evolves, and companies must stay on top of trends to stay relevant and meet customers’ needs. Fortunately, many successful content creators/team members like Bridget Poetker and Brendan Hufford are wil...2022-06-2253 min
B2B Content StrategistWhy Customer Connection is Crucial for SaaS Growth with Brendan HuffordThere are a multitude of ways to scale a SaaS brand. But could building strong customer connections be the key to long-term retention and more impactful growth?Brendan Hufford is the founder of Growth Sprints and SEO for the Rest of Us as well as former Growth Content Marketer at ActiveCampaign, a software platform combining email marketing, CRM categories, and more.Host, Amy Woods, is the CEO and founder of Content 10x, the world’s first and longest-running specialist content repurposing agency that partners exclusively with B2B tech and professional services businesses.In...2022-06-1441 min
We're Only HumanBrendan Hufford: I'm Growing My Hair OutBrendan Hufford works every day to create the life he wants to live with his wife and 4 kids. He knows what he’s working towards, but the goal evolves a little bit each day. He has figured life out, yet he’s still figuring it out each day. He’s just now realizing that maybe that’s totally normal. Brendan is somebody who is constantly learning and improving who he wants to be as a human, and I really admire that.
At least, that’s how I would describe Brendan.
When I asked Brendan how he would answer the question “who are you”...2022-06-0844 min
Humans of Martech54: A blueprint for getting a job at a company you loveThe great resignation phenomena has taken over mainstream media, but what does it really mean? Is it simply a buzzword for saying, more people than ever are sticking to remote work and not going back to the office? Or does it actually mean that more people are taking the leap and leaving bad workplaces, and toxic jobs? Let’s call it the great realization or the great awakening. COVID and the pandemic didn’t just open up the eyes of CEOs and managers to remote work, more importantly, it awakened a class of workers who’ve been...2022-04-2623 min
GROW B2B FASTEREp 52 - Justin Welsh is cracking the LinkedIn Code: $2m revenue in 2 years, posts with 1,000s of likes & comments - and 0$ spent on marketingHow did Justin get to $2m in revenue in 2 years on LinkedIn, and create content that has 1,000s of likes & comments?In today's GROW B2B FASTER episode, Justin Welsh shares with Sammy, how to get the best out of LinkedIn, and how it can help you grow your B2B business fast.What's in it for you:1. How to build a successful LinkedIn community as a B2B business2. How to find your niche and create attention for your business on LinkedIn3. How to create content that works on LinkedIn2022-04-1242 min
JohnnyBoy Studios063 ~ WHY YOU SHOULD; Develop A Physical Product TodayIn the previous episode we discussed how a service based business can be really beneficial and fairly easy to get started in. The natural progression of many services is to offer a physical product as the end result. Photographers can sell prints. Writers can sell books. Chefs can sell ready-made meals. Seamstresses can sell face masks when the world goes to hell in a hand basket.Offering physical products in your business could be a game changer and a wonderful source of revenue. You know I believe in having multiple income streams in both your...2022-04-0455 min
The Marketing LadderEp. 41- Transitioning from Teacher to SEO Expert w/ Brendan Hufford of ActiveCampaign2022-03-2158 min
Ungated ConversationsBecoming a Chatbot Fan — from SEO to Conversational Marketing with Brendan HuffordDespite claims that its golden age is over, SEO still has an unparalleled power of driving tremendous amounts of traffic. The problem with it is that people have been framing and using it wrong. It’s the same with conversational marketing — implementing a chatbot on a website isn’t going to cut it if it ends up being underutilized.In this episode, I interview Brendan Hufford, Founder at Growth Sprints and SEO for the Rest of Us, about his experience with and thoughts on pairing SEO and conversational marketing. Join us as we discuss:S...2021-12-0247 minContent LogisticsHow to get the most out of your chatbot with Brendan HuffordA chatbot has become an indispensable marketing tool for SaaS and software companies. And it can benefit your business in many different ways, from engaging your customers to helping you gain a better understanding of their pain points and needs.But still, most companies fail to employ chatbots effectively. As a result, their chatbots come off as too pushy, incomplete, or irritating. You can easily avoid these rookie mistakes and use chatbots to your advantage.In this episode of the Content Logistics podcast, our host Camille Trent welcomes Brendan Hufford, the Founder of Growth Sprints...2021-11-0346 min
Self Control & Cheese2. You Don't Have To Hate Yourself To Be Successful With Brendan HuffordWe are back with a frikin VENGEANCE, episode 2 of season 2 and you're already blessed with a guest. Not just any guest, but THE Brendan Hufford: Founder of SEO for the Rest of Us and Growth Sprints, creator of the All-in Community, and an SEO consultant. Oh yeah and for his day job he's a Growth Content Marketer. We talk about accepting yourself, working and learning through situations that may not be ideal to your working style, and why Brendan has 57 side hustles. Enjoy!---Make sure to leave a review and subscribe so we c...2021-10-2628 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaBrendan Hufford of SEO For The Rest Of UsBrendan Hufford is a growth marketer at Active Campaign and the mastermind behind SEO for the Rest of Us Community. A recovering teacher, Brendan talks about he went from teaching high school to getting into SEO, marketing, and community building. In addition to SEO for the Rest of Us, he's actively building communities for in-house marketers and so much more.Reach out to Brendan on LinkedIn.Reach out to Seth on LinkedIn.Subscribe to Entrepreneur's Enigma at https://entrepreneursenigma.com.If you like the show leave a 5 star review on the podc...2021-08-1728 min
The Superflow PodcastBrendan Hufford - Founder of SEO for the Rest of UsIn this episode, I'm connecting with Brendan 'infectious energy' Hufford the star man from Chicago, United States who gives us his take on what's happening in the SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) world.
Brendan and I had a great time going over so many different areas of SEO that we had to split the episode into two parts just to get it uploaded to IG. This one's loaded with value.
If you're even remotely related to the SEO game or want to get started or maybe are an expert in the space, you're going to be...2021-07-091h 19
#CreatorSpacesGrowth Psychology with Brendan HuffordBrendan was an Assistant Principal (and teacher for 10 years).
Since starting SEO For The Rest Of Us, he's taught thousands of people how to use SEO in their business and creative passions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-2018 min
Rhodes To WealthBeginner's Guide To SEO With Brendan HuffordAre you in desperate need of a beginner's guide to SEO? It's your lucky day because in this episode, Brendan Hufford, the Founder of SEO For The Rest Of Us, gives you what you're looking for. What's the most important thing you need to understand with SEO? Brendan says it's the intent. There are real people behind google searches; when people type something in the search bar, they're looking for something specific to help them transform their lives. What if you have exactly what they need? All that's lacking is a proper bridge to connect their problems with your...2021-03-301h 05
Money LabShould you BUILD YOUR BUSINESS in Public?Is "building in public" a useful marketing tool or a distraction from growth? Brendan Hufford and I hash it out!2021-02-111h 01Money LabDiscussing The GOOGLE CORE UPDATE 2020 with Brendan HuffordWe talk about what happened to everyone's website in the December Google Core Update 2020 and how to make your website better going forward. 😀 Today's Guest is Brendan Hufford of SEO For The Rest of Us: https://seofortherestofus.org/2021-01-121h 51
AudienceThe ROI of a podcast w/ Brendan HuffordIn this episode, Matt is talking to Brendan Hufford about ROI and marketing. He also goes over his background in teaching and marketing and how that led to his SEO course titled, “SEO for the Rest of Us.” Today Brendan brings his high energy, enthusiasm, and expertise about SEO, his YouTube channel, and marketing for podcasts. He also talks about community: what it means to be a community member, how to create and cultivate a good community, and the whys of building a community around your brand and podcast.
If you have any questions about this episode or w...2020-12-3135 min
The Do You Even Blog PodcastBONUS: Brendan Hufford on 2021 SEO & MarketingHowdy Blog Tribe! Brendan joins me (for the 3rd time on this podcast) to chat about what's working right now and in 2021!(from both an SEO perspective, as well as marketing in general).Find Brendan here: https://seofortherestofus.org/Have a great holiday :)2020-12-2156 min
The Jeff Large PodcastBrendan Hufford | Part 2 Ranking on Google is Easier Than You ThinkThere is courage in being vulnerable. Brendan Hufford, founder of SEO for the Rest of Us, shares the importance of asking for help.2020-12-1800 min
The Jeff Large PodcastBrendan Hufford | Build Your Dream Career: Take Risks and Work HardShoot your shot. Brendan Hufford, founder of SEO for the Rest of Us, shares why pursuing your dream career is worth it, even at the risk of unemployment.2020-12-1600 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastA Blast from the Past and Life's Interesting Journey — Back After 8 Years#449: It's been 8 years and exactly 400 episodes since Brendan Hufford last joined us on the show. He's back to give us an update on where life has taken him since then. We talk about his experience as an admin for the SPI Facebook community, how the idea for SPI Pro started, and what lessons he's learned as a father of four and an entrepreneur. Brendan is an SEO expert—you can learn more at SEO for the Rest of Us. He's also going to dive into what we should know about SEO and why you don't need a thousand-dollar course to...2020-11-2542 min
SaaS Marketing MakeoverEpisode 3 - With Directive's Director of SEO & Founder of SEO for the Rest of Us, Brendan HuffordIt's makeover time.
In this live show, CEO and Co-founder of https://directiveconsulting.com/services/seo/ (Directive), https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettmehrguth/ (Garrett Mehrguth), and a SaaS marketing leader work together to build an on-the-spot strategy for a recognizable SaaS brand - as quickly as possible.
Today's guest...Director of SEO for Directive and Founder of SEO for the Rest of Us, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanhufford/ (Brendan Hufford)!2020-10-0838 min
Actionable Marketing PodcastAMP 202: How to Stop Sending Boring Emails and Provide Tons of Value for Subscribers Using Video Responses With Brendan Hufford From SEO for the Rest of UsAre your emails failing to reach and resonate with readers? Maybe, you’re asking for too much information without offering enough value. Every time someone opens their inbox, they’re flooded with people asking them to do something. What do they get in return? Today’s guest is Brendan Hufford from SEO for the Rest of Us. Brendan emailed thousands of subscribers to ask: What frustrates them the most about SEO? As promised, Brendan followed up by sending every person who replied a custom video response. Was all his hard work worth the thoughtful effort? S...2020-09-1533 min
Stacking the Bricks: Creators and Entrepreneurs You Can Relate ToEP32 - An (Overly) Honest Review of The Tiny MBA with Brendan HuffordOver the last few weeks, I've been visiting podcasts all across the internet, talking with entrepreneurs and creative people just like you to talk about some of their favorites tidbits from my new book, The Tiny MBA. In today's episode, I visit with Brendan Hufford from the SEO for the Rest of Us podcast to talk about some of his favorite lessons from The Tiny MBA.We talk about:Learning and feedback loopsBuilding in publicThe valuable knowledge that's often locked up behind closed doorsIn the full episode (which you can watch on Br...2020-08-2735 min
Marketers With AttitudesHow to use SEO to grow your business in a COVID worldIn this interview with Brendan Hufford, you'll learn the following: How you can use SEO to generate more leads and sales; the most common SEO mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them; what the future of SEO might look like; and the marketing opportunities every business should be thinking about right now.2020-08-2600 min
SaaS Content @ ScaleEP 1: How Directive Helped Sumo Logic Grow their Keyword Rankings by 61% Y-o-YIn this episode of SaaS Content @ Scale, I talk to Brendan Hufford, Head of SEO at Directive Consulting, a PPC & SEO agency for SaaS companies based in the US.
Here's the TLDR of the episode:
- Owning all the "What is" searches for a particular topic. In this case, it was 'devops' and allied terms.
- Creating a "Content Glossary" out of the above and how it brings in a lot of links, tons of top-of-the-funnel searches & brand discoverability.
...2020-08-0152 min
B2B SaaS Marketing Strategy - AD4 Marketing Strategy for B2B SaaS Startups#56: Brendan Hufford - Director of SEO On Content Strategy to Grow Traffic by 344% in Just 3 MonthsOn this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Hufford, Director of SEO at Directive. Brendan’s SEO agency works with massive brands like Allstate and rapidly growing B2B SaaS Startup companies like Sumo Logic. Brendan is a veritable SEO and Content Marketing expert. He’s grown monthly site visitors from 56,000 to 193,000 in just 3 months, regularly doubles website traffic for SaaS clients, and is an expert at driving MQLS which he increased for an enterprise software client by +2750%. Brendan and I talk in depth about content and SEO strategies and challenges for early stage B2B SaaS Startups selling to SMB...2020-07-3157 min
The Tim Stodz PodcastSEO for the Rest of Us w/ Brendan Hufford - EP 102Brendan Hufford is the creator is SEO for the rest of us. You can follow him at Brendanhufford.com2020-07-2057 min
Flipped Lifestyle™ PodcastFL344 - We Help Brendan Grow His SEO Membership SiteBrendan Hufford is a great friend of ours that we have known for years now and we got to know him by being in the same spaces online! Brendan now is trying to grow his SEO membership site. In this episode you'll learn: 1) Why sometimes you should just quit your job, 2) why you should start a membership site, and 3) how not to work for free. Subscribe now and listen to this week's full episode where we help Brendan take his membership site in the right direction!2020-07-1450 min
Second Breaks126. The Power of Stoicism When Times are Hard with Brendan HuffordWhat’s Stoicism? How can its teachings help us during hard times? Brendan Hufford joins Lou Blaser to talk about Amor Fati, and Memento Mori, and Amelia Earhart, and Thomas Edison and the big fire. We also talk about this terrible diagnosis that Brendan and his wife learned about their son when he was just 2 years old, which made Brendan really embrace the idea of Amor Fati.For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-1645 minSecond Breaks126. The Power of Stoicism When Times are Hard with Brendan HuffordWhat’s Stoicism? How can its teachings help us during hard times? Brendan Hufford joins Lou Blaser to talk about Amor Fati, and Memento Mori, and Amelia Earhart, and Thomas Edison and the big fire. We also talk about this terrible diagnosis that Brendan and his wife learned about their son when he was just 2 years old, which made Brendan really embrace the idea of Amor Fati.For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-1645 min
3 Marketers Walk Into A Podcast098: Making Advanced SEO Simple [Brendan Hufford]You’re creating all this amazing content and putting your heart and soul into everything you put out there, so of course, you want it to be seen by as many people as possible, right?
Well, we know that one of the best ways to optimise your content’s reach is through being found on search engines and SEO plays a huge part in that.
SEO can sometimes sound too complicated and technical which can put a lot of people off and stop them reaping the benefits, and that’s why we’re chatting with Brendan Hufford (https...2020-03-0900 min
Latitude: Mindful productivity for freelancers and foundersSide-project productivity with Charli MarieCharli Marie has grown her YouTube channel to over 100,000 subscribers, created 100s of videos and podcast episodes, and created a tshirt business all while working full-time. These side-projects led to her most recent job as Marketing Design Lead at ConvertKit, and that job is now informing her side-projects and conference talks. We chat about the value of design education and how to stay productive with multiple projects.Find Charli Marie everywhere on the internet:YouTubeWebsiteDribbbleTwitterDesign Life podcastMentioned in this episode:Hybrid voice - Sean McCabeMy old design portfolio (cringe...2020-01-2043 min
Creative Marketing BriefThe Most Important Marketing Skill for 2020Brendan Hufford is an SEO specialist I follow on Twitter. He recently released some research I found interesting.2019-12-2900 min
The Do You Even Blog PodcastInside Brendan's Updated SEO Strategies for 2020Brendan Hufford is one of THE top SEOs I put my faith in, so I had him on the show (again) to chat all things SEO & link-building in 2020!Experienced blogger, new-ish blogger--doesn't matter. We break down key strategies and changes BOTH of you need to be aware of, and what to focus on in 2020.Enjoy!Full post here: https://doyouevenblog.com/brendan-hufford-updated-seo-strategies-for-2020/Ciao bella ;)2019-12-041h 10Latitude: Mindful productivity for freelancers and foundersBootstrappers' Journey, Patronage business model, and disconnecting (Brendan Hufford takeaways)Find Brendan Hufford everywhere on the internet:100 Days of SEO podcast"One Ranking Away" 5-day SEO challengeTwitterPersonal websiteMentioned in this episode:Startup Escape Plan - Amy Hoy (Stacking the Bricks)Overlap - Sean McCabeOut of Office - Justin JacksonMakerpadAdobe Fund for DesignDesign Forward Fund by InVisionA huge thank you to Podia, the sponsor of the Latitude podcast. Podia is offering 15% off for life to listeners of the Latitude podcast. Learn more:https://podia.com/latitudeLearn more about the show and get updates about the podcast, Productivity Stacks...2019-12-0212 minLatitude: Mindful productivity for freelancers and foundersPlanning for productive downtime with Brendan HuffordBrendan Hufford is the SEO Director at a design and development agency, but he also has side-projects, a family, a regular fitness habit, and more. We talk about how to balance all of that and how sometimes taking a break from all of it can make you even more effective and connected. Brendan also explains how building an effective SEO strategy mirrors growing a business and developing personal habits.Find Brendan Hufford everywhere on the internet:100 Days of SEO podcast"One Ranking Away" 5-day SEO challengeTwitterPersonal websiteMentioned in this episode:Jason ZookTwitterWandering...2019-12-021h 02
LMScast256: How to Grow Your Email List with an Email Challenge & SEO Course Case Study w/ Brendan HuffordIn this episode of the LMScast podcast with Chris Badgett of LifterLMS, SEO expert and marketing strategist Brendan Hufford shares insights on how course creators can build up their SEO and marketing skills.
After earning a degree as a teacher, Brendan worked as an assistant principal. He thought teaching was fine, but he ended up gaining an extra 25 pounds and developing an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. He ended up switching to a different school to fill in a teacher role and ditching alcohol. Brendan had a friend reach out to him to ask if Brendan could help with SEO for...2019-11-0344 min
The Side Hustle Show355: The Dream 100: Stop Building Links and Start Building FriendshipsIf you have an online business, chances are you’ve tried your hand at outreach.
If you want to expand and grow your business, especially from an SEO standpoint, you need good quality links pointing to your site from other websites.
The problem is that getting other sites to link to you is not easy, as I’m sure you’ve found it. The “traditional” method is to send out dozens, even hundreds of emails to other site owners trying to land a guest post.
But, as today's guest Brendan Hufford explains, this takes an a...2019-10-0345 min
The Side Hustle Show355: The Dream 100: Stop Building Links and Start Building FriendshipsIf you have an online business, chances are you’ve tried your hand at outreach.If you want to expand and grow your business, especially from an SEO standpoint, you need good quality links pointing to your site from other websites.The problem is that getting other sites to link to you is not easy, as I’m sure you’ve found it. The “traditional” method is to send out dozens, even hundreds of emails to other site owners trying to land a guest post.But, as today's guest Brendan Hufford explains, this takes an a...2019-10-0345 min
The Fizzle ShowExpert SEO and Podcast Growth Q&A with Brendan HuffordShownotes: http://fizzleshow.com/341
Welcome to Part 2 of our Fizzle Friday show with Brendan Hufford. In this episode, we have several questions for Brendan to follow up from last Friday when we discussed SEO, so if you haven't listened to that episode yet, make sure you do!
Brendan fields a bunch of our questions, from the team and the Fizzle audience, about link-building, Google algorithm changes, and keyword funnels. Trust us you are not going to want to miss this essential exploration of SEO from a true expert!
Today on the show we...2019-09-2032 minThe Fizzle ShowSEO Wizardry, Extroversion, and Overlapping Passions with Brendan HuffordShownotes: http://fizzleshow.com/339
On this edition of Fizzle Friday, we welcome Brendan Hufford, longtime Fizzle member and SEO wizard! He details his evolving entrepreneurial journey, doing SEO his way, and illustrates what his success has looked like over the years.
We discuss Brendan's numerous business ventures and how he has pivoted several times and describes life at the agency where he spends most of his time. He has found a sweet spot between his talents and passions representing **another example of someone who has created a sustainable lifestyle doing something he cares about.
2019-09-1333 min
COMMIT FIRST with Sagi Shrieber56: SEO and Discoverability (w/ Brendan Hufford)Hey everybody what’s up? Today on the show I have Brendan Hufford. Brendan is an online business owner and an SEO specialist, meaning he’s working a full time job while running his online business. He’s also a husband and father, and has other small things on the side such as running Pat Flynn’s Facebook Community. So first - you can understand why this is going to be a very interesting conversation and also see why I brought him on the show - because he’s a lot like me - running mult...2019-09-111h 24COMMIT FIRST with Sagi Shrieber56: SEO and Discoverability (w/ Brendan Hufford)Hey everybody what’s up? Today on the show I have Brendan Hufford. Brendan is an online business owner and an SEO specialist, meaning he’s working a full time job while running his online business. He’s also a husband and father, and has other small things on the side such as running Pat Flynn’s Facebook Community. So first - you can understand why this is going to be a very interesting conversation and also see why I brought him on the show - because he’s a lot like me - running mult...2019-09-111h 24
The Product Business9. Brendan Hufford - Practical SEO TipsSometimes the word SEO elicits eye-rolls from those of us who have been around for a while, but this episode with Brendan Hufford is not what you might expect.
Brendan takes a different approach to SEO, he looks at a business with a holistic lens, and offers non-scammy, practical tips for improvement. This is not about guest blog posting, backlinks from infographics, or any other gimmicky nonsense. It's about how to improve what you are doing on the web.
I took away more than one useful strategy to implement in my business, including doing more p...2019-08-281h 02
Live In The Feast601 - Value-based Pricing, Impactful SEO Techniques, and Creating Great Client Relationships with Brendan HuffordToday’s guest is Brendan Hufford. Brendan is a dad, husband, and entrepreneur, and has spent many years trying different things. With a background in education, he spent a decade as a teacher. On the side, he did product reviews for his website and blogs. Somewhere in there he also started a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu company, called OK! Kimonos, which he later sold.Brendan eventually realized he wasn’t headed in a direction he wanted to go. So he quit his job, sold his businesses, and began devoting more time to his newfound passion: SEO.He s...2019-07-0954 min
The Authority Builder PodcastBrendan Hufford | Shattering the Biggest Myths in SEOSEO is the big buzzword in Internet marketing these days. But the majority of the apps, plugins, and “tricks” you hear about are just smoke and mirrors, says Brendan Hufford, SEO Director at Clique Studios. To get that high Google ranking and the resulting traffic to your website you need a more methodical, thoughtful approach… and it’s actually easier to do. Plus, SEO isn’t the only element you need to succeed. We unpack that strategy, which requires no expert knowledge or hired experts. He also tells us about one of the b...2019-06-0648 min
Smart Web Creators - Podcast for WordPress Agency EntrepreneursFuture of SEO is about relationships & content types with Brendan Hufford – SWC 26We are already done with famous SEO times of link farms and black hat link building techniques. What is the future of SEO? Is it building relationships on the human level and producing content in different formats like the audio, video? Brendan Hufford explains it all in the most practical way on how to leverage…2019-03-041h 11
SharkPreneurBrendan HuffordOn today's episode, Seth speaks to Brendan Hufford, an SEO (search engine optimization) Director of Clique Studios about how he learned everything he knows about business by putting some skin in the game and starting his own. He's currently leading the SEO team at Clique Studios.
Clique Studios is an award-winning design and engineering agency. Brendan talks about how his team create digital experiences for high-growth organizations where they put the growth of their work and their people ahead of any other definition of growth.
Brendan Hufford also talks about being...2019-02-0820 min
The Kim Doyal ShowSEO for The Rest of Us with Brendan Hufford KDS: 025I was thrilled to have Brendan Hufford back on the show to talk about SEO again. This was pulled from a live stream we did talking about his brand new course, SEO for The Rest Of Us. Brendan brings a much-needed fresh perspective to this space and is brilliant at sharing and teaching through stories.2019-01-151h 01The Kim Doyal ShowBrendan Hufford on SEO & Content Marketing KDS: 021In this episode, I talk with one of my favorite people, Brendan Hufford about SEO, content marketing, and where things are headed with both.2018-11-271h 01
The Do You Even Blog PodcastHow to Optimize Your Blog for Happiness (and SEO) - Brendan HuffordBrendan is a long-time SEO nerd and experienced online business dude--but he also shocked me in this episode by dropping some awesome life & happiness bombs.Full blog post here: https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/brendanI hope this interview literally changes your life in some small way.-Pete2018-10-171h 22The Fizzle Show5 Ways To Come Up With Great Content Ideas Right NowShownotes: http://fizzleshow.com/286
Do you need new ideas for content creation? How can you setup a stream of constant creative energy to best serve your audience? Is there a recipe for this process?
Although there are no definitive answers to these questions, here at Fizzle we do think we have some helpful directions to get your content conveying belt rolling! It is actually a bit easier than you might think to get that pot steaming and your platforms fizzling with fresh new stuff for you clients.
In this episode we talk a...2018-09-251h 05
Living With MoneyBrendan Hufford - Building a BrandIn Ep. 027, Tim talks with Brendan Hufford about the importance of building a brand. Brendan started out working as a teacher, to then also running his own e-commerce site, podcasting, blogging, making videos, to now working for an SEO company while ALSO having his own SEO consulting firm as well. They talk about the importance of picking the right platform for you, and making sure entrepreneurship is in your DNA. 2018-07-1940 min
Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change LivesZCS013: Brendan Hufford on Juggling Online Courses, Fatherhood, and Full-time WorkToday’s guest is Brendan Hufford from hustleheart.co. Brendan is father, husband, full-time teacher, entrepreneur, podcaster AND online course creator. Whew!
In this episode, Brendan shares his entrepreneurial journey as a side-project specialist and why he decided to create online courses. Enjoy!
In This Episode, You'll Learn:• How Brendan formed a Jiu-Jitsu e-commerce company• Why he loves being an entrepreneur on the side• His inexcusable reason for drinking crappy coffee• Why he thinks work-life balance is BS• How he created a profitable course without having a blog• The pricing strategy he used to launch his course• Wh...2015-12-1600 min
Transformative PrincipalHow do You Contribute to Education with Dr. Robert Dillon Transformative Principal 084Bob Dillon Twitter Web Site is the Director of Technology and Innovation for Afton School District. He has been a middle school principal for 15 years in three different places and currently helps many other principals improve their practices.
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1st order change - simple, fixit types of problems, typically exciting that help people feel good about things, but don’t really move the needle in improving a school.
2nd order change - moving from management to leadership. Changes that will last after you are gone. People start to feel like they are part of a...2015-08-0931 min
Where There's Smoke27: How to Get a Grip (Control) w/ JJ VirginMuch of life is out of our control. Often we are in situations where our level of control is small, but the impact of not having control is potentially large. And these moments can challenge our character, hamper our forward progress, or just be incredibly frustrating. This week, we talk about how you can grasp control from the hands of defeat. How you can stay proactive in these situations where you have little influence, and by doing so, learn how to increase your influence in seemingly impossible situations. To understand these ideas in action, we...2015-07-1434 min
Purpose Rockstar: Daily Career Stories including Grammar Girl and Gretchen Rubin168: Brendan Hufford - Starting My Own Business in the Fourth GradeBrendan Hufford is the jack of all trades - an entrepreneur, a business coach, a successful podcast host, and a blogger. He had an entrepreneurial mindset ever since he was in the 4th grade, where he managed to gather a group of kids to start a video game renting business. As he grew up, he learned by working hard that any aspirations he has in life are achievable. Continue Reading →2015-07-0627 min
WP Elevation WordPress Business PodcastEpisode #86 Brendan HuffordA new type of guest comes to the show today: Not a WordPress consultant, but a WordPress user! Get ready to learn more about the user experience for WordPress along with how to dominate entrepreneurship and have time to do it all from this week’s guest, Brendan Hufford!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2015-06-1053 minTransformative PrincipalNo Better Gift to Give a Human with Brendan Hufford Transformative Principal 074Today I am interviewing Assistant Principal, Entrepreneur, Father, and Hot Mess Brendan Hufford (Twitter).
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy - only successful school in Gary, Indiana.
OKkimonos.com and Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast are a couple side gigs that Brendan has going on. * Gary, Indiana is a struggling city, but full of amazing people. * Showing trust to students * Leading with trust - people want to give back trust when you give it to them. * It’s not as easy to build relationships as an admin than it is to build relationships as a teacher. * If you ca...2015-05-3131 minTransformative PrincipalTrusting Students with Brendan Hufford Transformative Principal 073Today I am interviewing Assistant Principal, Entreprenuer, Father, and Hot Mess, Brendan Hufford (Twitter)!
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy - only successful school in Gary, Indiana.
OKkimonos.com and Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast are a couple side gigs that Brendan has going on. * Gary, Indiana is a struggling city, but full of amazing people. * Showing trust to students * Leading with trust - people want to give back trust when you give it to them. * It’s not as easy to build relationships as an admin than it is to build relationships as a teacher. * If you care...2015-05-2521 min
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-036 - Caffeinated Entrepreneurship with Brendan HuffordBrendan Hufford Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Host of the Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast brendanhufford.com entrepreneursandcoffee.com There are a lot of reasons to start a podcast, but for some folks (the Wordslinger included) it's about learning from people who have done what we want to do, or have found success in their life that we would find important. It's also about sharing what you learn with as many people as possible, to make a difference in the lives of others. That's the kind of thinking that led Brendan Hufford to start the Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast, and to do the work...2015-05-151h 05