Most businesses don’t struggle because they’re bad at what they do. They struggle because nobody finds them interesting enough to care!

Today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer is all about what actually makes a business stand out when everyone sounds the same, looks the same and says the same safe things.

From why so much marketing feels painfully boring, to how trust is really built and why relying on word of mouth alone is a dangerous game, this one pulls apart a lot of assumptions people have come to rely on.

The full episode with Canadian marketing expert Chris O'Shea is now available to stream on all platforms.

About Chris:

Chris O'Shea is a marketing and business advisor based in Canada, working closely with small and growing businesses to help them stand out, build demand, and grow sustainably.

With a background spanning tech, marketing, and advisory work, Chris focuses on cutting through noise, challenging safe thinking, and helping business owners understand what actually drives attention, trust, and long-term value. His work sits at the intersection of strategy, marketing, and real-world business fundamentals, with a strong emphasis on clarity, relevance, and human connection.

Chris regularly shares his thinking through LinkedIn content and public speaking, offering practical insight for business owners navigating change in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving landscape.

You can connect with Chris here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisoshea11/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisOShea

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/

Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com

Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk

Support the show: https://engageweb.club

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This is one of those conversations that stays with you long after it ends...

In this week’s podcast, Korina and Darren talk about clutter, comparison, social media pressure and the emotional weight we attach to our homes and belongings.

This goes deeper than organisation tips or tidy rooms - Korina reveals how our environments affect our mental wellbeing, how comparison with others wears us down and why being intentional with what we keep is not about perfection, but about peace.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, cluttered or stressed by your surroundings or by expectations that do not really fit your life, this episode is for you.

More about Korina:

Korina Venn is a professional organiser and decluttering specialist who helps people create calmer, more balanced homes through practical and sustainable organisation. She takes a holistic approach that considers lifestyle, wellbeing, and personal circumstances rather than rigid rules or aesthetics. Through her work with Tidy by KV, Korina supports individuals and families to reduce overwhelm, regain control of their space, and build habits that last.

You can connect with Korina here:

Website: https://tidybykv.co.uk/

APDO: https://www.apdo.co.uk/member/korina-venn.html

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/korina-venn-karagiannakis/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/tidybykv/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TidyByKV/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidybykv/

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/

Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com

Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk

Support the show: https://engageweb.club

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many powerful ideas die because someone feels guilty for wanting more?

In today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Meg Calvin shares what she kept seeing at conferences - people pulling her aside, lowering their voices and almost confessing their book ideas like secrets.

Not because their ideas were bad - but because they were wrapped in shame, fear and the belief that wanting to share their work, or earn from it, somehow made them greedy or wrong.

This changed everything for ex-preacher Meg, and became her turning point for helping others. The work she does now is about trusting your instincts and putting meaningful ideas into the world - without guilt attached.

If you have ever talked yourself out of sharing something that mattered to you, this episode will hit close to home.

More about Meg:

Meg Calvin is a Kansas based author, coach, and book coach who helps entrepreneurs and leaders turn the ideas in their head into published books that build authority and grow their brand. After years in ministry, including preaching from the age of 13, Meg now supports clients through the full journey of writing, marketing, and selling their books, with a focus on clarity, confidence, and creative integrity. She is also an improv performer with the troupe Snark Side of the Moon, and brings that same presence, play, and sharp communication into her coaching and speaking.

You can connect with Meg here:

Website: https://www.megcalvin.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meggie.calvin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymegcalvin/?hl=en

Audible: https://www.audible.in/author/Meggie-Lee-Calvin/B074L9XZ4B

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Meggie-Lee-Calvin/author/B074L9XZ4B

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/

Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com

Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk

Support the show: https://engageweb.club

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.