{"id":84020,"date":"2025-10-06T06:09:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T12:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/?page_id=84020"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:40:46","slug":"hire-small-business-expert-sara-nay-to-speak","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/hire-small-business-expert-sara-nay-to-speak\/","title":{"rendered":"Hire Small Business Expert Sara Nay to Speak"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"\"><span style=\"\">SARA NAY<\/span><\/h5>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Inspiring Entrepreneurs To Build Businesses That Last<span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-6); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-6)  !important; font-size: 60px;\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84061\" width=\"492\" height=\"492\" title=\"Sara Speaking Hero\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sara-Speaking-Hero.png\" data-width=\"492\" data-height=\"492\" data-init-width=\"1200\" data-init-height=\"1200\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"--tcb-text-highlight-color: var(--tcb-color-9) !important;\"><em><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: #fafbfb !important; color: rgb(250, 251, 251) !important;\">&#8220;I heard Sara speak at the FRAK. I found her seminar so engaging and insightful &#8211; that our team decided to work with her and Duct Tape Marketing.&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: var(--tcb-color-11);\"><span style=\"font-family: Karla;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;\">&#8211; Asim Kha, Managing Partner, Digital Transformation Strategy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Meet Sara Nay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84052\" width=\"457\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"457\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Sara Nay (2)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sara-Nay-2.png\" data-width=\"457\" data-height=\"457\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" ml-t=\"0\" mt-t=\"0\" mt-d=\"-1.0200000000000387\" ml-d=\"0\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"70\">Sara Nay is the CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, author of <em data-end=\"179\" data-start=\"124\">Unchained: Breaking Free From Broken Marketing Models<\/em>, and a passionate advocate for small businesses.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"70\">Over the past 15 years, she\u2019s helped thousands of entrepreneurs cut through the chaos of broken agency models and build marketing systems that drive long-term growth. Starting as an intern at Duct Tape Marketing, Sara grew into leadership by managing projects, building teams, and mentoring marketers. Today, she champions a <strong data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1200\">strategy-first, people-first, AI-amplified approach<\/strong> that makes marketing simpler and more effective.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"618\">As a speaker and author, Sara brings authenticity, energy, and practical wisdom to every stage. She inspires audiences to rethink their marketing, align their teams, and take control of their growth.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Unchained: Breaking Free From Broken Marketing Models By Sara Nay<\/h3>\n<p>From chaos and agency dependency to clarity, control, and calm, this is the strategy-first, anti-agency playbook small business owners have been waiting for. Sara Nay shares how to break free from broken marketing models and finally build a system that works.<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unchained-Breaking-Marketing-Businesses-Strategy\/dp\/B0FJTHTSPX\" data-tcb-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unchained-Breaking-Marketing-Businesses-Strategy\/dp\/B0FJTHTSPX\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Unchained 3D Book Image\" data-id=\"83976\" width=\"312\" data-init-width=\"1080\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"Unchained 3D Book Image\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Unchained-3D-Book-Image-1-6.png\" data-width=\"312\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1080 \/ 1080;\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"312\" data-height=\"312\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Book Sara For Your Next Event<\/h1>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sara delivers clear, actionable insights that move audiences from inspiration to execution.<\/h5>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sara Nay Speaking 2\" data-id=\"84044\" width=\"398\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"398\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Sara Nay Speaking 2\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sara-Nay-Speaking-2.png\" data-width=\"398\" data-height=\"398\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">Speaking Formats:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"670\">Keynotes<\/strong> \u2013 High-energy, inspirational talks that challenge conventional thinking and motivate audiences to take action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Workshops<\/strong> \u2013 Hands-on sessions designed to help teams apply proven marketing frameworks and leave with clear next steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"926\">Virtual Events<\/strong> \u2013 Engaging online presentations that combine accessibility with real-world strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"\">What audiences gain:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"670\">A fresh perspective on why most marketing models fail today.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>A clear roadmap for taking control of growth with a strategy-first approach.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Inspiration to cut through complexity and build businesses that last.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"926\">Practical examples of how AI and systems can simplify marketing, not complicate it.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: normal;\">Speaking Fee: <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Keynote addresses include a speaking fee + travel. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Contact us by clicking the button below for more details<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Featured Speak&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sara has been invited to share her expertise on leading podcasts and platforms, including:<\/h5>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84309\" width=\"263\" data-init-width=\"512\" height=\"263\" data-init-height=\"512\" title=\"cropped-FRAK-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cropped-FRAK-logo.png\" data-width=\"263\" data-height=\"263\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 512 \/ 512;\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84323\" width=\"263\" data-init-width=\"225\" height=\"263\" data-init-height=\"225\" title=\"Agency Together logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Agency-Together-logo.png\" data-width=\"263\" data-height=\"263\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 225 \/ 225;\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"57330\" width=\"263\" data-init-width=\"817\" height=\"269\" data-init-height=\"835\" title=\"16515-New-Network-Logos-V1-upd-Aug-19_Logo-4\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/16515-New-Network-Logos-V1-upd-Aug-19_Logo-4.png\" data-width=\"263\" data-height=\"269\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 817 \/ 835;\"><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/healt-first-network-logo-.svg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84325\" width=\"276\" data-init-width=\"604\" height=\"249\" data-init-height=\"546\" title=\"health first logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/health-first-logo.png\" data-width=\"276\" data-height=\"249\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 604 \/ 546;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84322\" width=\"384\" data-init-width=\"407\" height=\"117\" data-init-height=\"124\" title=\"WPO Chicago Chapters logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WPO-Chicago-Chapters-logo.png\" data-width=\"384\" data-height=\"117\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 407 \/ 124;\" ml-d=\"-6.562999999999988\" mt-d=\"0\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84316\" width=\"243\" data-init-width=\"225\" height=\"243\" data-init-height=\"225\" title=\"high level logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/high-level-logo.jpeg\" data-width=\"243\" data-height=\"243\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 225 \/ 225;\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"agency together logo\" data-id=\"84379\" width=\"248\" data-init-width=\"299\" height=\"148\" data-init-height=\"178\" title=\"agency together logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/agency-together-logo-1.png\" data-width=\"248\" data-height=\"148\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 299 \/ 178;\"><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/healt-first-network-logo-.svg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global\u00ae logo\" data-id=\"84375\" width=\"289\" data-init-width=\"422\" height=\"81\" data-init-height=\"119\" title=\"Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global\u00ae logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/big-Women-Entrepreneurs-Grow-Global\u00ae-logo.png\" data-width=\"289\" data-height=\"81\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 422 \/ 119;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">What Others Are Saying<\/h1>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>&#8220;Sara Nay was a fantastic guest! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>She makes her insight very relatable, and her practical advice really resonated with our audience. Sara&#8217;s thoughtful approach to leadership and her commitment to continuous learning make her a true expert and an inspiring speaker.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84048\" width=\"126\" data-init-width=\"1944\" height=\"166\" data-init-height=\"2560\" title=\"NATHAN BARRY \/\/ 8.30.24\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NathanBarry-8.30.24-111-crop-scaled.jpg\" data-width=\"126\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1944 \/ 2560;\" data-height=\"166\" loading=\"lazy\" mt-d=\"-1\" ml-d=\"0\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nathan Barry<\/strong>Host, The Business Owner&#8217;s Journey Podcast<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>&#8220;Sara Nay gave an excellent presentation &nbsp;to the Women Presidents Organization Chicago chapter members and presented a wegginar\u00ae for Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global\u00ae. &nbsp;Sara delivered clear, engaging insights, supported by well-researched facts. She\u2019s a true expert in her field, and we left not only informed but inspired to take action in our businesses.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"laurel_j_delaney_sm-200x200\" data-id=\"84353\" width=\"126\" data-init-width=\"200\" height=\"126\" data-init-height=\"200\" title=\"laurel_j_delaney_sm-200x200\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/laurel_j_delaney_sm-200x200-1.jpg\" data-width=\"126\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 200 \/ 200;\" data-height=\"126\" loading=\"lazy\" mt-d=\"-2\" ml-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Laurel Delaney<\/strong><strong><\/strong>Founder &amp; President of Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global\u00ae, WPO Chicago Chapter Chair<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>&#8220;Sara shared such clear and actionable insights. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>Sara&#8217;s&nbsp; thoughtful approach to using AI with intention and building systems that can support both leaders and teams makes her a must-listen for any business owner ready to scale with clarity.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Harley Green\" data-id=\"84050\" width=\"126\" data-init-width=\"143\" height=\"122\" data-init-height=\"138\" title=\"Harley Green\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-27-105216.png\" data-width=\"126\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 143 \/ 138;\" data-height=\"122\" loading=\"lazy\" mt-d=\"-1\" ml-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Harley Green<\/strong>Host, Scale Smart, Grow Fast Podcast<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>&#8220;Sara&#8217;s expertise in marketing strategies for small businesses is unparalleled, offering valuable insights crucial for entrepreneurs.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Josh Elledge\" data-id=\"84049\" width=\"126\" data-init-width=\"250\" height=\"125\" data-init-height=\"249\" title=\"Josh Elledge\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-27-104917.png\" data-width=\"126\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 250 \/ 249;\" data-height=\"125\" loading=\"lazy\" mt-d=\"-1\" ml-d=\"0\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Josh Elledge<\/strong>Founder, UpMyInfluence<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>&#8220;Sara doesn\u2019t just speak, she engages. She has a gift for drawing people into conversation, making the session feel dynamic and participatory. Our community walked away inspired and full of takeaways they could immediately put into action.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Audrey Kwan agency together\" data-id=\"84378\" width=\"126\" data-init-width=\"200\" height=\"126\" data-init-height=\"200\" title=\"Audrey Kwan agency together\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Audrey-Kwan-agency-together.jpeg\" data-width=\"126\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 200 \/ 200;\" data-height=\"126\" loading=\"lazy\" mt-d=\"-2\" ml-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"agency together logo\" data-id=\"84379\" width=\"37\" data-init-width=\"299\" height=\"22\" data-init-height=\"178\" title=\"agency together logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/agency-together-logo-1.png\" data-width=\"37\" data-height=\"22\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 299 \/ 178;\" ml-d=\"-0.36249999999999716\" mt-d=\"0\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Laurel Delaney<\/strong>Founder and President of Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global\u00ae and WPO Chicago Chapter Chair<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67449\" width=\"50\" data-init-width=\"50\" height=\"33\" data-init-height=\"33\" title=\"Asset 1\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asset-1-2.png\" data-width=\"50\" data-height=\"33\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 50 \/ 33;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>More Featured Interviews with Sara Nay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shows.acast.com\/rocky-mountain-marketing\/episodes\/how-to-create-trust-first-marketing-without-posting-every-da\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rocky Mountain Marketing\" data-id=\"84054\" width=\"260\" data-init-width=\"750\" height=\"260\" data-init-height=\"750\" title=\"Rocky Mountain Marketing\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755003602965-f8b54f92-b3ea-48e0-accc-dc4c8f5871d7.jpeg\" data-width=\"260\" data-height=\"260\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 750 \/ 750;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" mt-d=\"0\" ml-d=\"0\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span><span>Rocky Mountain Marketing Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">In this episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing<\/em>, I\u2019m joined by Sara Nay, CEO at Duct Tape Marketing to dive into a smarter, more sustainable way to grow your business with strategy-first content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategyactionshow.com\/ep102-sara-nay-stop-outsourcing-your-marketing-blindly-the-anti-agency-model-thats-changing-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ep102 Sara Nay square promo (1)\" data-id=\"84055\" width=\"243\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"243\" data-init-height=\"2560\" title=\"Ep102 Sara Nay square promo (1)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ep102-Sara-Nay-square-promo-1-scaled.jpg\" data-width=\"243\" data-height=\"243\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 2560;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span><span>Strategy &amp; Action Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sara Nay dives into why the agency model is broken and what to do instead. Learn how AI, fractional CMOs, and a simple 3-phase framework can help you take control of your marketing and finally see results.<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iIFu18Ts450\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John and Sara (1)\" data-id=\"83975\" width=\"262\" data-init-width=\"1080\" height=\"262\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"John and Sara (1)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/John-and-Sara-1.png\" data-width=\"262\" data-height=\"262\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1080 \/ 1080;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span><span>Duct Tape Marketing Podcast&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sara Nay exposes why the agency model is broken and what to do instead. Learn how AI, fractional CMOs, and a simple 3-phase framework can help you take control of your marketing and finally see results.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurship-simplified.simplecast.com\/episodes\/how-to-fix-broken-marketing-strategies-in-the-age-of-ai-with-sara-nay\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sara Nay on Mike M Podcast\" data-id=\"84672\" width=\"253\" data-init-width=\"362\" height=\"255\" data-init-height=\"365\" title=\"Sara Nay on Mike M Podcast\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-151612.png\" data-width=\"253\" data-height=\"255\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 362 \/ 365;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"-1.625\" center-h-d=\"false\" ml-t=\"-6.597200000000001\" mt-t=\"0\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>Entrepreneurship Simplified<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this episode of <em data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"54\">Entrepreneurship Simplified<\/em>, Mike Michalowicz talks with Sara Nay about why traditional marketing is breaking and how to fix it. Sara shares how small businesses can cut through the AI noise, build strategy-first marketing plans, and stop outsourcing without direction.<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2366228\/episodes\/15594711-sara-nay-continuous-learning-growth-at-duct-tape-marketing\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"business owners journey podcast\" data-id=\"84056\" width=\"375\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"375\" data-init-height=\"800\" title=\"business owners journey podcast\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/66bf8a7e6e5ac465d13dc60c_tBOJ-Episode-Cover-Sara-Nay-p-800.webp\" data-width=\"375\" data-height=\"375\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 800;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span><span>The Business Owner&#8217;s Journey Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Nick Berry sits down with Sara Nay, COO of Duct Tape Marketing, to explore key strategies for business growth, effective delegation, and the mental mindset required for successful entrepreneurship and growth.<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/f0LBL6T2G8E?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kaj masterclass\" data-id=\"84064\" width=\"375\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"375\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Kaj masterclass\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kaj-masterclass.png\" data-width=\"375\" data-height=\"375\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>The KAJ Masterclass LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, reveals how small business owners can align their vision, team, and messaging to scale with clarity and confidence. Discover how a strategy-first approach turns scattered efforts into sustainable growth and long-term impact.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/unchained-model-sara-nay\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84124\" width=\"375\" data-init-width=\"300\" height=\"375\" data-init-height=\"300\" title=\"John-and-Sara-300x300\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Sara-300x300-1.png\" data-width=\"375\" data-height=\"375\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 300 \/ 300;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>Duct Tape Marketing Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sara Nay, author of <em data-end=\"31\" data-start=\"20\">Unchained: Breaking Free From Broken Marketing Models<\/em>, introduces a new model that puts strategy first and uses AI to help small businesses own their marketing. By focusing on fundamentals and leveraging fractional CMOs, the approach offers clarity and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/strategicmarketingtribe.com\/marketing-news\/b\/sara-nay-unchained-marketing-book-launch\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84157\" width=\"375\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"375\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Strategic Marketing Tribe\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strategic-Marketing-Tribe.png\" data-width=\"375\" data-height=\"375\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span><span>Strategic Marketing Tribe Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sara Nay discusses her book, <em data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"17\">Unchained: Breaking Free from Broken Marketing Models<\/em>, which gives small business owners a strategy-first system to take control of their marketing and move beyond fragmented agency dependency. Sara&#8217;s book includes 48 ready-to-use templates.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDcOY5l_9Aw?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84313\" width=\"260\" data-init-width=\"225\" height=\"260\" data-init-height=\"225\" title=\"second in command podcast logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/second-in-command-podcast-logo.jpeg\" data-width=\"260\" data-height=\"260\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 225 \/ 225;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\" center-v-d=\"false\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>Second in Command Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Cameron Herold sits down with Sara Nay to discuss what\u2019s no longer working in marketing today, how businesses can build the essential know-like-trust factor, and the mistakes many make when choosing an agency. She shares insights on tackling challenges and building lasting marketing success.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3WYnTEvL6JA?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84159\" width=\"277\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"277\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Financial Freedom\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Financial-Freedom.png\" data-width=\"277\" data-height=\"277\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@drchrisloomdphd\" style=\"outline: none;\">Financial Freedom Podcast<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sara Nay discusses how fractional CMOs help businesses scale, align teams, and connect strategy with execution. She shares practical insights on using AI, building marketing systems, mapping the customer journey, and keeping authenticity central.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4ei8ARsxT00?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"84202\" width=\"297\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"297\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Digital Meld\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Digital-Meld.png\" data-width=\"297\" data-height=\"297\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span><span>Digital Meld Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Brad Groux and Sara Nay discuss how AI is transforming marketing, from shifts in SEO to the rise of personalization and automation. Sara shares how small businesses can use AI to streamline operations, boost engagement, and stay competitive through continuous learning.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N0dSSsfvAWI?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sara Nay on Franchise Maven Podcast\" data-id=\"84204\" width=\"296\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"296\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Franchise Maven (2)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Franchise-Maven-2.png\" data-width=\"296\" data-height=\"296\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\" center-v-d=\"false\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>Franchise Maven Podcast<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Greg Mohr interviews Sara Nay of Duct Tape Marketing on common marketing mistakes, the importance of strategy and metrics, and the role of fractional CMO services. She also shares how to identify ideal customers, align marketing with business goals, and prevent entrepreneur burnout.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready to Bring Sara to Your Stage?<\/h1>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sara Nay Speaking 1 \" data-id=\"84045\" width=\"438\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"438\" data-init-height=\"1200\" title=\"Sara Nay Speaking 1 \" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sara-Nay-Speaking-1-1.png\" data-width=\"438\" data-height=\"438\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1200;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"\">Whether you\u2019re planning a keynote, workshop, or virtual event, Sara will inspire your audience and give them tools they can use right away.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SARA NAY Inspiring Entrepreneurs To Build Businesses That Last &#8220;I heard Sara speak at the FRAK. 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