Episodes 52
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Kickstart Your Week is the weekly podcast for small business owners and marketers who want practical momentum, not just motivation.


Hosted by the team at Kickstart Collective, a marketing agency based in Wilmington, NC, this short-form show delivers honest conversations, smart marketing insights, and real-world business strategies to help you move your business forward every single week.


From local SEO and messaging that actually resonates… to consistency over intensity, mindset shifts, and knowing when to pivot, we break down the habits and decisions that help businesses grow sustainably.


Each episode is designed to be actionable, conversational, and easy to implement because building a business doesn’t require hustle culture. It requires clarity, consistency, and the courage to take the next right step.


Whether you’re refining your marketing, resetting your goals, or navigating growth, Kickstart Your Week will help you focus on what matters and build momentum that lasts.


New episodes drop weekly.


Let’s get to work.

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Stop Avoiding Video Content: The Easiest Way to Finally Show Up On Camera

Apr 14, 2026 20m Transcript

If you’ve been putting off video content, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not out of excuses.In this episode of Kickstart Your Week, we’re breaking down the real reasons business owners avoid…

Why video content makes an impact in the world of AI

Apr 06, 2026 11m Transcript

AI is making content faster than ever, which means it’s also easier to blend in. When every post starts to look and sound the same, trust becomes the real currency. Laura, Alyssa, and Joshua explore…

How Pop Culture Callbacks Build Brand Connection

Mar 16, 2026 9m Transcript

Nostalgia is a marketing cheat code when you use it with intention and aim it at the right people. We close out our Super Bowl series by breaking down why throwback commercials and pop culture…

How To Use AI in Marketing Without Losing the Human Touch

Mar 10, 2026 14m Transcript

What if AI marketing felt more like a helpful coworker than a sci-fi takeover? We dig into the most striking Super Bowl ad trend: human-first AI, and translate it into practical moves any small…

How Tapping Real Feelings Makes Marketing Memorable

Mar 02, 2026 9m Transcript

What makes a commercial stick after the laughs fade? We dig into the 2026 Super Bowl’s most emotional moments and translate them into practical tactics any small business can use to build trust,…

Why Showing Who You Are Sells More Than What You Do

Feb 23, 2026 7m Transcript

Ever notice how the most talked-about Super Bowl ads aren’t explaining features—they’re making you feel something? We take that lesson and turn it into a practical playbook for small businesses: lead…

Big Game Ads, Small Business Wins: How Nostalgia and Storytelling can Boost Your Marketing

Feb 16, 2026 21m Transcript

We break down our favorite "Big Game" ads and translate big-budget ideas into simple plays small brands can use now.In this episode, we unpack four standout ad spots and show how to turn their…

3 Practical Tips to Improve Local SEO

Feb 09, 2026 14m Transcript

Want to show up first when nearby customers search on Google? We break down the simplest path to local visibility with three moves you can start today: fix and sync your listings, write for local…

From Vision To Action: Mindset And Micro Tweaks For Small Business Owners

Feb 03, 2026 16m Transcript

Goals don’t stick because they’re loud; they stick because they’re aligned. We sit down with Buffy Andrews, owner of the Made Well Center for Wholeness and Executive Director of Wellness Without…

Consistency Beats Intensity with Steady Marketing Tactics

Jan 26, 2026 9m Transcript

The first rush of January can feel electric—until it doesn’t. When the hype fades, growth belongs to the brands that show up on schedule, speak with clarity, and keep promises week after week. We…

The Focus Shift: Doing Less, Better

Jan 20, 2026 14m Transcript

The fastest way to create momentum this year isn’t adding more to your plate; it’s choosing one focus and building everything around it. We dig into how a single quarterly objective clarifies…

Creative Resets For A Calmer Year in 2026

Jan 12, 2026 19m Transcript

The rush to reinvent everything on January 1 sounds exciting until the pressure spikes and the planner gathers dust. Let's take a different route: start with a pause, get your nervous system calm,…

2026 Planning: Set Up Your Marketing Flywheel Before January

Nov 24, 2025 14m Transcript

If your marketing ends at “closed won,” you’re leaving growth on the table. We turn the funnel into a flywheel and show how small changes to attract, engage, and delight can lower acquisition costs,…

The Death of Vanity Metrics: What Really Matters in 2025

Nov 17, 2025 14m Transcript

Vanity metrics look shiny—but they don’t pay the bills. In this episode, we break down the difference between numbers that look good (followers, likes, views) and the metrics that actually move your…

Email Is Back: Why Email Marketing Outperforms Social Media

Nov 10, 2025 15m Transcript

Tired of chasing algorithms just to have 5% of your followers see your content? You’re not alone. This week, we’re breaking down why email, yes, email, is having a major comeback, and why it’s…

2025 Marketing Hot Topics: From Rebrands to Relevance

Nov 03, 2025 8m Transcript

In this episode, we look at two of the year’s biggest marketing moments: Cracker Barrel’s quick “un-rebrand” and Duolingo’s “Duo is dead” campaign. Both sparked huge reactions for opposite reasons,…

Why Customer Experience IS Marketing

Oct 20, 2025 12m Transcript

What if the most effective marketing you’ll run this quarter isn’t an ad at all? We make the case that customer experience is your strongest growth channel, and we break down exactly how to design it…

What We’re Watching: 3 Marketing Trends Heading Into 2026

Oct 13, 2025 9m Transcript

The future of marketing is rapidly evolving, and this week's conversation dives into the trends shaping 2026's digital landscape. Did you know videos under 90 seconds achieve 50% higher retention…

Holiday Marketing Starts Now: Why Waiting Until November Is Too Late

Oct 06, 2025 8m Transcript

Timing is everything in holiday marketing, and waiting until November might be your biggest mistake this season. Our latest Kickstart Your Week episode dives into why October is the critical month…

Maximizing Video Content: How to Turn One Video into Multiple Assets

Sep 29, 2025 8m Transcript

Ever feel like content creation never ends, or it's too overwhelming to even begin? You're not alone. In this practical conversation with our videographer and podcast producer Joshua, we unlock the…

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