Smart Mouth Podcast | Brand Strategy, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Welcome to Smart Mouth, the podcast for bold thinkers with bite.
Hosted by Sasha Fedunchak, brand strategist, creative director, serial founder and unapologetic smartmouth, this show goes deep into the psychology, strategy, and storytelling behind the world’s most irresistible brands.
Every week, we break down the moves, mistakes, and mechanics of businesses you know through sharp analysis, real-world case studies, and the kind of honest conversation the internet is usually too scared to have.
If you’re obsessed with branding, consumer psychology, influence, marketing, and the art of building a business people can’t stop talking about, you’re in the right place.
Big brains. Bigger opinions. Welcome to Smart Mouth.
Smart Mouth Podcast | Brand Strategy, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
2025 Marketing Predictions for Small Businesses
In this episode, I'm diving into the future of marketing as 2025 approaches. Prepare for major changes in small business strategies, especially the increasing importance of trust—81% of consumers distrust social media content, preferring businesses over celebrities.
Learn how transparency, authenticity, and genuine customer connections will shape your strategy. We'll also explore branding beyond logos, the rise of real user content (RUC), the resurgence of email marketing focused on connection and value, and the priority of authenticity over perfection. Get ready to crush it in 2025 with actionable insights and practical tips!
What You'll Hear:
00:00 Welcome and Future Predictions
00:55 The Importance of Trust in Marketing
05:35 Branding Beyond Logos and Colors
10:36 Real User Content Over Influencers
12:39 The Resurgence of Email Marketing
17:48 Authenticity Over Perfection
Free Resources:
- Is your business BUILT TO OWN? Take the free quiz and find out if you're building an asset, or just operating a 24/7 job. Plus, get actionable insights to start shifting from founder-operator to founder-owner.
- Market Your Reputation Masterclass: Learn how to leverage what OTHER people are saying about you to book your services and sell out your products.
- Understand, Control and Grow Cashflow Masterclass: Daring Haus CFO Mike (my hubby!) put together an easy-to-understand masterclass on cash - because really, we all need to know our numbers to grow our businesses.
Connect with Sasha:
- Hang out with Sasha on Instagram and TikTok
- Follow Daring Haus on Instagram and TikTok
- Work with Daring Haus: daringhaus.com
