Seth Godin - Best-selling Author | How to Make Better Plans (This is Strategy)

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➡️ About The Guest

Seth Godin is a renowned entrepreneur, marketing expert, and bestselling author, known for his pioneering ideas in digital marketing and business innovation. He has written over 20 books, including classics like Purple Cow, Linchpin, and The Dip, which emphasize the importance of standing out, being indispensable, and embracing failure as part of success. As a thought leader, Godin has significantly shaped modern marketing by focusing on the value of building connections, fostering trust, and creating products that resonate deeply with niche audiences.

In addition to his writing, Seth Godin is a popular speaker and the founder of several successful ventures, including Yoyodyne, which was acquired by Yahoo, and the altMBA, an online leadership workshop. His daily blog, one of the most popular in the world, provides insights on marketing, leadership, and personal development, inspiring millions of readers globally. Through his work, Godin encourages professionals to challenge the status quo, embrace creativity, and lead with purpose.

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https://www.instagram.com/sethgodin/  

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin/  

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.com/This-Strategy-Make-Better-Plans/dp/B0D47T8S7N/

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

02:50 - What is Strategy?

04:10 - The Strategy Problem in 2024

08:07 - Strategy as a Path to Growth

13:10 - 4 Steps to Break Out of the Mold

18:27 - Sponsor: Hustle & Flowchart

19:10 - What Makes a Strategy "Elegant"?

23:17 - The Human Side of Strategy

26:03 - Can You Build and Disrupt at Once?

33:25 - Audience First, Product Second

39:12 - Blueprint for a Great Strategy

43:52 - Lessons in Content Creation

45:46 - Learning from Robert Moses

48:40 - Why Ethics Matter in Business

52:07 - Why Distribution is Key for Entrepreneurs

54:02 - A Key Takeaway from ‘This Is Strategy’

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.