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Potty Talk: Growing a Family-Owned Business With a Marketing System
The transition from being a family-owned business to selling into private equity comes with culture shock, says Amber Gaige, founder of Saber Marketing Group. Her expertise is in lead generation for the trades, and she was in marketing when her parents made several moves to partner with private equity firms.
Recent Episodes
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.
Your Message Is Confusing. Here’s the Fix with Amber Gaige
If your messaging isn’t making you money, it’s not working. Period.
This week on The Influence Economy, I’m joined by strategic marketing expert and certified StoryBrand guide Amber Gaige to dissect one of the most overlooked reasons your offers aren’t selling, your DMs are dry, and your content is falling flat: your messaging isn’t converting.
Amber brings 20+ years of hands-on marketing experience (plus a legacy of entrepreneurship) to this tactical conversation where we cut through the fluff and get to the heart of what makes messaging actually sell. If you’ve been leaning too hard into clever copy, brand jargon, or “cute” positioning—this is your wake-up call.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift from confusing to clear, how to make your messaging hit harder with the exact words your clients are actually using, and how to create content that breaks through 11 million daily messages and still gets noticed.
Marketing in the Wild
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!
Financial Freedom Podcast
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to scale your business, you need a strong entrepreneur marketing strategy that aligns with your goals. In this episode, marketing expert Amber Gaige breaks down how to create a winning plan that drives growth, increases visibility, and maximizes your marketing budget.
Many business owners struggle with marketing because they don’t know where to start. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to refine your marketing strategies, Amber provides actionable insights into what works in today’s landscape. She discusses why every entrepreneur needs a digital marketing strategy in 2025, the key elements of a marketing framework for entrepreneurs, and how to avoid marketing mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid that drain your resources.
Your Brand Amplified
Amber Gaige’s journey in marketing and entrepreneurship exemplifies the power of resilience, faith, and the pursuit of excellence. Growing up in an entrepreneurial household, she learned the importance of service and effective marketing from a young age. Her experiences, particularly in service-based businesses, have shaped her understanding of the need for genuine customer connections and localized marketing strategies. By developing the Four Cs of Effective Marketing—strategy, planning, branding, and results—Amber provides a comprehensive framework that empowers businesses to achieve sustainable growth.
Harmonious At Lunch
Feeling lost in the marketing maze? For many small and medium-sized businesses, marketing often feels like guesswork—sprinkling money on various tactics hoping something sticks, unsure of where to invest or who to trust. If you’re tired of confusing advice and want a clear, practical path to marketing that actually drives business results, this conversation is for you. Join host Brandon Gano as he talks with Amber Gaige, a third-generation entrepreneur and marketing strategist with two decades of experience helping businesses find their footing and flourish.
Amber dives into the common pitfalls SMBs encounter, moving beyond the myth of overnight success from simply running ads. Discover why effective marketing must start with the end in mind, deeply understanding your operational goals and how marketing initiatives will support them. It’s not a standalone function but a crucial collaborator with your operations team. Learn why analyzing the entire customer journey, identifying potential disconnects between marketing messages and sales or service delivery, is essential before spending a single marketing dollar. Amber emphasizes the need to dissect what has worked (and what hasn’t) and ensure your online presence is strong and mobile-friendly in today’s digital-first world.