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Better Marketing

Better Marketing

Written by: Tracy Heatley
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Better Marketing – Marketing Magic in Minutes is a weekly podcast for service-based and professional service business owners who want clearer, calmer, more effective marketing, without the overwhelm. Hosted by Tracy Heatley, Chartered Marketer and one of the world’s first CIM Certified AI Marketing Specialists, each short episode delivers practical marketing insight you can actually use. No noise, no jargon, no chasing shiny objects. Just strategic thinking, real-world examples, and grounded guidance that fits real businesses. Every episode is designed to help you make better marketing decisions, build a stronger brand, and stay relevant in a fast-changing world, including the responsible, strategic use of AI. Tracy blends proven marketing principles with modern tools and thinking, so you’re not constantly starting again or reacting to the latest trend. Inside Better Marketing - Marketing Magic in Minutes, you’ll find: • Clear marketing strategy explained simply • Practical guidance on AI, digital, and traditional marketing • Straight-talk on what matters, what doesn’t, and why • Bite-sized actions you can apply immediately • Reassurance, clarity, and confidence for business owners doing it all Topics include marketing mindset, strategy, positioning, content, email marketing, brand voice, AI in marketing, social media, and how to avoid sporadic, reactive marketing. Some episodes include guest conversations, but the focus always stays on what you need to move forward. This podcast is not about doing more marketing. It’s about doing better marketing. With over 25 years of experience working with service-based and professional service businesses in the UK and internationally, Tracy shares insight that helps you think more clearly, feel more confident, and take action that actually moves the needle. New episodes are released weekly. Subscribe to Better Marketing – Marketing Magic in Minutes and give your business the attention it deserves.Copyright 2026 Tracy Heatley Economics Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Content That Converts: Creating Value Without the Hard Sell
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode of Better Marketing, Marketing Magic in Minutes, I’m talking about how to create content that converts, without relying on the hard sell.

    So many business owners worry that if they’re not constantly selling, their content won’t work. In reality, the opposite is often true. Content that genuinely helps, educates, or reassures your audience is far more likely to build trust and lead to meaningful enquiries.

    In this episode, I explain what value-led content really looks like, and how focusing on your audience’s needs, questions, and challenges creates stronger connections. When people feel understood and supported, they’re far more open to working with you, without feeling pressured or sold to.

    I’ll share practical ways to shift your content from promotional to purposeful, so it supports your marketing goals while still feeling natural and authentic.

    By the end of the episode, you’ll feel more confident creating content that attracts the right clients, builds credibility, and converts through trust rather than tactics.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn and visit my website www.tracyheatley.com, where you can download my FREE GUIDE using the promo code POD2025 to win a power-hour session with me!

    Remember, Better Marketing means better business!

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    10 mins
  • How To Reduce Fatigue With A Monthly Organising Spine For Your Marketing
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode of Better Marketing, Marketing Magic in Minutes, I’m talking about how to reduce marketing fatigue by creating a simple monthly organising spine for your marketing.

    Marketing often feels exhausting because it’s reactive, scattered, and constantly changing direction. When you don’t have a clear structure, every post, email, or idea feels like starting from scratch. In this episode, I explain why fatigue isn’t a motivation problem; it’s usually a structure problem.

    I’ll walk you through the idea of a monthly organising spine, a simple framework that gives your marketing focus and flow. By anchoring your activity around one core theme each month, you can plan more easily, show up more consistently, and stop feeling overwhelmed by endless options.

    This approach helps you work smarter, not harder, making your marketing feel lighter, more intentional, and far easier to sustain alongside running your business.

    By the end of the episode, you’ll have a straightforward way to bring structure to your marketing that reduces fatigue and helps you stay visible without burning out.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn and visit my website www.tracyheatley.com, where you can download my FREE GUIDE using the promo code POD2025 to win a power-hour session with me!

    Remember, Better Marketing means better business!

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    9 mins
  • From Plan to Progress: How to Measure, Review, and Refine Your 2026 Marketing
    Jan 7 2026

    In this episode of Better Marketing, Marketing Magic in Minutes, I’m talking about how to move from planning to real progress in your marketing, by learning how to measure, review, and refine what you’re doing.

    So often, marketing plans are created with good intentions, but they’re never properly reviewed. Without measurement and reflection, it’s impossible to know what’s actually working and what needs to change. In this episode, I explain why progress doesn’t come from doing more, but from doing the right things consistently.

    I’ll walk you through how to view your marketing activity with clarity, review results without being overwhelmed, and refine your approach so it supports your goals for 2026 and beyond. This isn’t about complicated data or perfection; it’s about building a simple, repeatable process that keeps your marketing moving forward.

    By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident reviewing your marketing performance, making informed decisions, and turning plans into meaningful progress, without the stress.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn and visit my website www.tracyheatley.com, where you can download my FREE GUIDE using the promo code POD2025 to win a power-hour session with me!

    Remember, Better Marketing means better business!

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    10 mins
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