Engaging Marketeer

Described by one detractor as an 'angry receding man', Darren Jamieson hosts the Engaging Marketeer Podcast where the Liverpool Comedy Festival winner delivers his own brand of business and marketing content. With a mixture of personal stories, detailed advice, step-by-step processes, angry explosive rants and thought-provoking interviews, Darren offers a very different take on business and marketing that provides insights for new startups and experienced business owners alike.

Engaging Marketeer is a business podcast hosted by Darren Jamieson, with 238 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Darren Jamieson hosts Engaging Marketeer, a business show with 238 episodes published.

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  Episode #238

  AI Is Only Coming For Your Job If Your Job Is BULLSH*T!

  Oct 1, 20261h 5m

  Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work at extraordinary speed, but are businesses, employees and leaders ready for what comes next? In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson speaks with AI expert, keynote speaker and author Dan Södergren about what he calls the Fifth Industrial Revolution. Dan explains why AI is only one part of a much bigger change involving artificial, emotional, independent and organisational intelligence. They discuss AI training, leadership, "AI slop", copyright, data ownership, shadow AI and why businesses need to understand exactly what happens to the information they feed into AI systems. They also explore the impact AI could have on artists, marketers and other professions, why Dan describes AI as an "automated intern", the rise of autonomous AI agents and why businesses may eventually need their own private AI models. Finally, Darren and Dan look at where AI could take us next, whether AI itself is something to fear and why the people and organisations controlling the technology could matter more than the technology itself. About Dan Södergren Keynote speaker, corporate trainer, TedxTalker, and author. Ex marketing agency owner and serial tech startup co-founder, with companies like HR tech startup Your Flock, Dan Sodergren is a digital marketing and technology expert who specialises in the future of work and AI.   His media work spans across the BBC Breakfast, BBC new channels, BBC Watchdog, the One Show, and on countless radio shows.  Dan is a tech futurist and optimist. Who equips leaders in how to think about the future of work and who trains organisations in how company cultures and technologies including AI will change the world in this Fifth Industrial Revolution.  You can connect with Dan Sodergren here: Website: https://www.dansodergren.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sodergren-futureofwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danfutureofwork/ The Fifth Industrial Revolution: https://www.thefifthindustrialrevolution.co.uk/ Get a free digital copy of Dan's book: https://forms.office.com/r/8F12yzcunT   To Find Dan's books and other resources: https://futureofwork.gumroad.com/   About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk Support the show: https://engageweb.club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #237

  Sex, Love and Relationship Expert Opens Up On Pleasure & Passion - Carla Crivaro

  Sep 17, 202658 min

  What happens when you stop hiding who you are and start exploring what you really want?  In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson is joined by Carla Crivaro, sex and relationship coach, for a fascinating conversation about sex, relationships, confidence, communication and how the way we show up in the bedroom can impact every other area of our lives. Carla shares her own journey from a traditional Catholic upbringing to becoming a sex and relationship coach, including how exploring non-monogamy, boundaries and personal growth completely changed the way she viewed relationships. They dive into some seriously interesting topics, including why communication is the key to better relationships, how shame can affect our sex lives, erotic blueprints, the impact of porn on expectations, pleasure parties and why becoming more confident and authentic can transform both your personal life and your business. A wide-ranging, honest and eye-opening conversation that proves sex is about so much more than sex. It’s about connection, confidence and being unapologetically yourself. About the guest: Carla Crivaro is a sex and relationship coach who helps people understand themselves, their relationships, intimacy, and confidence from the bedroom to the boardroom. After her own journey of exploring anxiety, boundaries, sexuality, relationships, and personal growth, Carla trained in sex, love, and relationship coaching, as well as men's sexuality and masculinity. She now works with clients internationally, helping them overcome challenges around intimacy, communication, confidence, dating, and relationships. You can connect with Carla here: Website: https://www.carlacrivaro.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-crivaro-coach-facilitator Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlacrivaro/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.sexuality.sanctuary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carlacrivaro About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk Support the show: https://engageweb.club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #236

  SEO, AI and Personalisation Within The Online Beauty Industry - Fatemah Jamal Al-Lail

  Sep 3, 202658 min

  Would you trust ChatGPT more than your best friend when deciding what to buy? In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson chats with Fatemah Jamal Al-Lail about the fast-changing world of SEO, AI, e-commerce and personalisation. They get into why tiny website changes can have a huge impact on conversions, how beauty brands build trust online, why micro-influencers are becoming such a powerful sales channel and what happens when shoppers start asking AI what they should buy instead of searching Google. There’s also talk of hyper-personalised websites, privacy, creepy data collection, AI-generated content, Minority Report and, somehow, Tom Cruise. If you work in SEO, CRO, e-commerce, beauty or digital marketing, this one’s packed with ideas about where online shopping is heading next. About the guest: Fatemah Jamal Al-Lail is an e-commerce and digital marketing specialist with experience across the beauty industry, including buying, merchandising, conversion rate optimisation, SEO and personalisation. Having begun her career in beauty buying and merchandising before moving into e-commerce, Fatemah combines an analytical understanding of customer behaviour and data with a strong interest in creative digital experiences. She is particularly interested in how AI, personalisation, A/B testing and emerging technologies are changing the way brands engage with and sell to customers online. You can connect with Fatemah here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatemah-jamal-al-lail/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tema_jamil/ About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk Support the show: https://engageweb.club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #235

  The SEO, Content Writing, Tarot Reading Witch - Lianne Jones

  Aug 20, 20261 hour

  SEO, AI and tarot... this one has everything In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren is joined by Lianne Jones, an SEO and digital marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience, a journalism background and a passion for helping businesses become more visible online. They talk about how Lianne accidentally fell into SEO, what it was like working in a heavily male-dominated industry, why dodgy tactics have damaged trust in SEO and where AI can help without replacing human creativity. They also get into women in tech, personal branding, the future of search, the rise of GEO and Lianne’s spiritual work with tarot, intuition and energy. Expect sharp opinions, plenty of laughs, nerdy SEO chat and a little bit of witchy goodness ✨ About the guest: Lianne Jones is an SEO and digital marketing specialist with more than 15 years’ experience spanning ecommerce, agency leadership, content writing and search strategy. A journalism graduate who fell into digital marketing almost by accident, she went on to lead SEO teams before launching her own business, where she helps SMEs – particularly women and LGBTQ+ business owners – increase their visibility online. Alongside her digital marketing work, Lianne has been reading tarot for more than a decade and also works in the spiritual space, combining intuition, mindset and the power of language with her passion for helping people and businesses grow. You can connect with Lianne here: Website: https://quartzdigitalmarketing.com/  and https://spiritofsapphire.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liannejones1987/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritofSapphire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritofsapphire/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIxt9K5G3fTGD7_U09wl3pA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spiritofsapphire About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk Support the show: https://engageweb.club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #234

  The Introverted Legal Trainer Who Teaches Lawyers To Be More Confident - Scott Walker

  Aug 6, 202656 min

  What if being an introvert was actually one of your biggest professional strengths?  In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson sits down with legal trainer, lecturer and TEDx speaker Scott Walker to explore why the legal profession needs introverted lawyers, how confidence can be built without pretending to be someone you’re not and why preparation, self-awareness and personality really matter when it comes to communication. Scott shares his journey from working in law to training lawyers, explains how introversion and extroversion affect energy and performance and reveals what it was really like to step onto the TEDx stage. They also get into LinkedIn marketing, webinars, public speaking, client relationships, CPD, the gap between law school and real-world legal practice and why some law firms are paying far too much for the wrong kind of marketing support. It’s a lively, honest conversation about confidence, communication and making the most of the strengths you already have. Whether you work in law, run a business, speak in public or simply want to understand yourself better, there’s plenty here to take away.  About the guest: Scott Walker is a former legal professional, trainer, visiting university lecturer and professional speaker who helps lawyers and law firms improve their confidence, communication and people skills. Drawing on his experience in private-client law and his own journey as an introvert, Scott delivers training on personality awareness, introversion, extroversion and effective client relationships. He is also a TEDx speaker and advocates for recognising the valuable strengths introverted lawyers bring to the legal profession. You can connect with Scott here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwalker1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSiErn5QEE99wT-2Ca0rkUg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottwalkersolicitor/ Complete Family Law Limited Profile: https://www.completefamilylawltd.co.uk/profile.php?id=17 About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk Support the show: https://engageweb.club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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