{"id":2,"date":"2010-12-29T16:01:22","date_gmt":"2010-12-29T23:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:44:01","slug":"company","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/company\/","title":{"rendered":"Company – About Duct Tape Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"
30 YEARS IN BUSINESS<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Built on Relationships. Focused on Helping Small Businesses Grow With Strategy.<\/h1>\n

Duct Tape Marketing provides more than a system; our work is built on trusted relationships, practical strategy, and a clear, methodical approach to marketing that helps businesses grow with clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n

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Meet the founder of the Duct Tape Marketing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

John Jantsch<\/strong><\/p>\n

For 30 years, John has been a trusted advisor to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States, specializing in marketing strategy, consultancy, and advertising. His expertise has led to the publication of 7 books, including the best-selling “Duct Tape Marketing” and “The Referral Engine.” John is also the host of the popular “Duct Tape Marketing Podcast” and maintains a highly regarded blog that Forbes has recognized as one of the top 5 for small business marketing. He has shared his insights and knowledge with thousands of attendees at various conferences.John’s unique approach to marketing is centered around the Duct Tape Marketing System, which empowers businesses of all sizes to achieve measurable and repeatable results. John and his team are dedicated to providing tailored solutions and a commitment to their clients’ success, helping them meet their goals and scale their businesses. Together, John and Duct Tape Marketing aim to strategize and build lasting business relationships that drive growth and streamline operations.<\/p>\n

Meet the CEO of the Duct Tape Marketing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sara Nay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sara Nay is the CEO of Duct Tape Marketing and a leading voice in helping small and mid-sized businesses take control of their marketing with clarity and confidence. She has spent her career working alongside founders, consultants, and leadership teams to replace scattered tactics with strategy-first systems that actually hold up as a business grows. Her work focuses on turning marketing from a constant source of frustration into a repeatable business asset.As CEO, Sara leads the evolution of the Duct Tape Marketing System, including the Strategy First Marketing Operating System, fractional CMO model, and the firm\u2019s work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and AI. She is the author of Unchained: Breaking Free from Broken Marketing Models and a frequent speaker and advisor on modern marketing leadership. Together with the John and the Duct Tape Marketing team, Sara is committed to helping businesses build marketing they own, understand, and can scale with confidence.<\/p>\n

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HOW WE WORK<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The Strategy First Small Business Growth Experts!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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We\u2019re a strategic marketing agency that helps small to medium-sized businesses and B2B service companies grow using our proven Strategy First system. Every engagement starts with a strategic roadmap, implementation, and ongoing support to scale results.We also train and certify marketing consultants and agency owners through our Marketing Leadership Accelerator, where they learn to deliver Strategy First using our Marketing Leadership as a Service (MLaaS) & Fractional CMO models. <\/p>\n

OUR WHY<\/strong><\/h5>\n

“I was just trying to solve a frustration.\u201d – John Jantsch, Founder<\/em><\/h4>\n

Duct Tape Marketing was born because we know how frustrating it is to buy marketing services as a small business owner. We knew there had to be a better way. This led to the Duct Tape Marketing System. We turned marketing into a system that starts, first and foremost, with a solid strategy and revolutionized the world of small business marketing.<\/p>\n

5 Minutes 50 Seconds<\/em><\/span><\/strong>Duct Tape Marketing Founder, John Jantsch,sharing client success on the TEDx stage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

MISSION<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n

To bring clarity, confidence, and growth to 10,000 small businesses by December 31, 2027.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Small business ownership shouldn\u2019t feel like chaos. At Duct Tape Marketing, we believe that marketing\u2014done right\u2014brings peace of mind. When you know where you’re going and how to get there, business gets simpler. That kind of clarity creates breathing room, confidence, and the freedom to grow.<\/p>\n

We’re here to install a marketing system that works, so business owners can get back to doing what they love with less stress and more results.<\/p>\n

Peace through clarity. Growth through strategy. Let’s get there together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

VALUES<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n

Authentic<\/h4>\n

We are honest and transparent. We avoid overhyping. We openly share our results, are candid about our challenges, and are committed to staying true to ourselves and our clients.<\/p>\n

Practical<\/h4>\n

We focus on real value, simplifying complex ideas. Our approach is grounded in tangible results, not fleeting trends.<\/p>\n

Committed<\/h4>\n

We go the extra mile, using a consistent voice and continuously learning. Collaboration, lifting others up, and caring about our clients and our work define us<\/p>\n

Leaders<\/h4>\n

We prioritize education, personal growth, and comprehensive solutions. We ask, listen, and choose kindness in every situation.<\/p>\n

If we get the chance to work with you, we know you’ll experience the passion we have for small business and the values we live by as we get to serve the most awesome people alive!<\/p>\n

How We Can Help<\/h2>\n

We Help You Build and Lead Your Marketing Operating System<\/h4>\n

We work alongside you to design a clear, strategy-first marketing system tailored to your business.Our fractional CMOs help you define the strategy, install the operating system, and create the structure your team needs to run marketing with confidence. We can guide your team as they execute or step in to support execution where it makes sense.The result is a marketing system you understand, control, and own.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Meet The Team <\/h2>\n

We are a fully remote team working from all over the Americas.<\/p>\n

Leadership\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

John Jantsch<\/h4>\n

Founder, CIO<\/strong>Golden, CO<\/em><\/p>\n

Invite John to speak<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sara Nay<\/h4>\n

CEO<\/strong>Boise, ID<\/em>MARKETING Client Success\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Kacia Hughett<\/h4>\n

Lead Consultant<\/strong>Kearney, NE<\/em>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Blank<\/h4>\n

Lead Consultant<\/strong>San Diego, CA<\/em>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Tasha Gladieux<\/h4>\n

Lead Consultant<\/strong>Fremont, OH<\/em>\"Gabriel<\/span><\/p>\n

Gabriel Iglesias<\/h4>\n

Account Manager<\/strong>Golden,CO<\/em>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Paulina Zenea<\/h4>\n

Marketing Assistant<\/strong>Le\u00f3n, MX<\/em>\"Nikki\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Nikki Novoselsky<\/h4>\n

Account Manager<\/strong>Golden, CO\"Phillip\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Phillip Blackett<\/h4>\n

Account Manager<\/strong>Golden, COAGENCY Network Success\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Kathleen Wheeler<\/h4>\n

Consultant Network Manager<\/strong>Sheridan, WY<\/em>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Ryli Malone<\/h4>\n

Consultant Network Support<\/strong>Sheridan, WY<\/em>Marketing and Product\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Shawna Salinger<\/h4>\n

Head of Marketing<\/strong>Chicago, IL<\/em>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Brad Burk<\/h4>\n

Marketing & Growth Consultant<\/strong>Flint, MI<\/em>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Jordan Emery<\/h4>\n

Marketing Assistant<\/strong>Golden,CO<\/em><\/p>\n

If You\u2019d Like to Explore Working Together<\/h2>\n

We typically start with a Strategy Call to understand your business, your goals, and whether our approach is the right fit.It\u2019s a focused conversation designed to bring clarity and determine next steps, not a sales pitch.<\/p>\n

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