Marketing in the Wild
Episode 64: Do You Know Who Your Customer Is? ft. Amber Gaige
Julia speaks to VP of Marketing and Technology of Wausau Homes, Amber Gaige, about identifying who your customer is. You may be surprised to learn that your target audience might not actually be who you think it is!
Recent Episodes
Inside The Firm
Amber Gaige is the founder of Far Beyond Marketing, a boutique consultancy that helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing and achieve real results. With over 20 years of experience, Amber developed the Four C’s framework, which has transformed businesses by providing clear, practical marketing strategies. She’s the author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook: Stop Being Duped by Bad Marketing and creator of an e-course designed to demystify marketing for busy business owners. As a third-generation entrepreneur, Amber is dedicated to empowering others to grow their businesses with confidence and purpose. When she’s not working, Amber enjoys hunting, homeschooling her son, and walking with her Rottweiler.
Marketer of the Day
Running a business while trying to support a family can feel like an endless balancing act, especially when marketing feels confusing or out of reach. With so many strategies, platforms, and experts claiming to have the “right” answer, it’s easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis. The real struggle isn’t just figuring out where to start—it’s finding a simple, sustainable way to attract customers without burning out. Growth happens when marketing stops feeling like a chore and starts working in a way that fits your business and life.
Business Decoded
This interview features Amber Gaige, founder and chief marketing advisor for Far Beyond Marketing, discussing her entrepreneurial journey and insights into effective marketing strategies. Gaige, who previously built and sold another marketing agency, emphasizes a “work is life” philosophy and a commitment to servant leadership in her new venture. She elaborates on how Far Beyond Marketing specializes in empowering entrepreneurs, particularly in home services and franchising, through transparent and tailored marketing approaches. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of marketing, the importance of understanding a client’s unique story, and the cautious but embracing perspective on integrating AI tools like ChatGPT.
Chasing The Insights
In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Amber Gaige.
Amber talks to us about 4 Ways to Improve Your Marketing Fast.
Amber Gaige is a third-generation entrepreneur, certified StoryBrand Guide, and a marketing strategist with a knack for thinking outside the box. With a proven track record of success, Amber has navigated competitive industries like manufacturing, home services, and technology, helping businesses break through the noise and achieve remarkable growth.
The Thoughtful Enrepreneur
In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Amber Gaige, the Chief Marketing Advisor and Founder/CEO of Far Beyond Marketing. With over 15 years of experience in the marketing field, Amber shares her expertise on leveraging digital marketing strategies to drive business growth. She reveals the transformative power of Over-The-Top (OTT) advertising and her proven system, “The Four C’s of Effective Marketing,” offering entrepreneurs practical insights to elevate their marketing efforts.
The Small Business Spotlight
In this episode of Credit Banc’s Small Business Spotlight, host Irv Cruz sits down with Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing, to talk about how bad marketing is costing business owners time and money—and what it really takes to build a brand that drives results.
As a third-generation entrepreneur, Amber gets real about the mindset shifts that fueled her growth, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and how she built a company that doesn’t rely on her day-to-day involvement. If you’re tired of cookie-cutter campaigns and ready to scale the smart way, this episode is for you.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ What “bad marketing” really means—and how to avoid it
✔️ How to make your business less dependent on you
✔️ Why mindset & imposter syndrome hold back great entrepreneurs
✔️ How a solid team and smart systems fuel sustainable growth
✔️ The role of AI and tech in scaling a lean, profitable agency
✔️ Amber’s no-BS take on leadership, delegation, and what works