PASSIONATELY CURIOUS with UpSwell Marketing

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English Business Entrepreneurship Management Marketing

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Episodes 47

Avg. Duration 28m

Activity Declining

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (9)

Since Oct 2024

Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

84%

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About This Podcast

Passionately Curious, presented by UpSwell Marketing, is your go-to podcast for real stories, actionable insights, and expert strategies to help you grow your business. This podcast dives into the journeys of entrepreneurs, uncovering the challenges, victories, and lessons they’ve gathered along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a curious entrepreneur, or just starting out, every episode is designed to deliver value you can apply right away. Beyond interviews with successful business owners, the podcast taps into the wealth of knowledge from within the UpSwell team, offering unique perspectives on digital marketing, customer service, branding, and more. Get ready for practical advice on how to prepare your business for growth and navigate the complexities of staying ahead in a fast-changing market delivered by the people who do it every day. Annie Burch – Creative Director at UpSwell Marketing Matt Courtoy – Associate Director, Performance Media at UpSwell Marketing Eric Goodstadt – CEO of UpSwell Marketing We believe that learning from real experiences is the key to success, and we’re here to make that knowledge accessible. Get inspired, stay ahead of trends, and gain tools to grow your brand and attract more customers. Welcome to Passionately Curious.

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PASSIONATELY CURIOUS with UpSwell Marketing is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 28m.

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