In this episode of The Modern Marketer Podcast, host Eddie Garrison calls out the outdated, cookie-cutter customer avatars that marketers are still clinging to and reveals what you should be doing instead. If your current customer persona isn’t helping you write better copy, create stronger offers, or connect on a human level—it’s time for a change. Whether you're a marketer, entrepreneur, or brand strategist, this episode will help you ditch the fluff and build a persona you’ll actually use one that transforms your messaging and drives real results. Tune in now and learn how to market to the person, not the profile.

In a world where tools like ChatGPT can write your captions, generate ad copy, and crank out blog posts in seconds, many business owners are asking: Do I even need a marketing agency anymore? In this episode, host Eddie Garrison goes beyond the bot to unpack the real reason why human-led marketing still reigns supreme, especially when strategy, creativity, and emotional connection are at stake. If you’ve been tempted to let AI run the show, this episode will reframe the conversation and show you how humans and machines can work together to create something truly impactful.

In this episode of The Modern Marketer Podcast, host Eddie Garrison breaks down one of the most overlooked but critical distinctions in marketing today: the Customer Journey versus the Buyer Journey. Too often, businesses focus all their energy on getting the sale, ignoring what happens after the purchase. But modern marketing doesn’t stop at conversion. It starts there. Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or creative professional, this episode will change the way you think about your brand’s relationship with its audience, from the first click to lifelong advocacy.