The Death of Smoke-and-Mirror Agencies: Exposing the Outdated Playbook | Over The Bull®

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For years, the digital marketing world has been a breeding ground for illusion. Sleight-of-hand tactics, vague promises, buzzwords, and half-delivered services created an industry where too many freelancers and agencies survived by simply appearing competent. Templates, drag-and-drop builders, and do-it-yourself platforms made everything look effortless from the outside, and that appearance alone was enough to…

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ChatGPT Atlas vs. Google | Over the Bull®

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The web is shifting beneath our feet again, and this time it’s not because of a simple algorithm update or a new social platform vying for attention. It’s because of Atlas — an AI-first browser developed by OpenAI — and the broader wave of generative intelligence that’s changing how users find and interact with information.…

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Why Your Side Gig Might Not Be Ready | Over the Bull®

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Starting a business is one of the most exciting decisions a person can make—and one of the most dangerous. Over the past year and a half, I’ve watched countless people launch new ventures, chase side gigs full time, or dream of leaving their jobs to go out on their own. Some succeed, but many stumble.…

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Ken Carroll Warns Businesses: In a World of AI and Templates, Credibility Is the New Currency | EIN Presswire

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In an AI-saturated world where trust is scarce, Ken Carroll explains why strategy—not platforms—is the key to building websites that actually work. In Episode 15 of the Over The Bull® podcast, titled “Strategy First, Platform Second: Rethink Web Design,” Ken Carroll delivers a candid critique of today’s shortcut-driven digital landscape and makes a strong case for why…

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#11 – The Four Horsemen of Marketing: What’s Really Wrecking Your Campaigns | Over the Bull®

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Welcome to this episode of Over the Bull, where we unpack the challenges and pitfalls that can quietly (or dramatically) derail your business. Today, we’re introducing what I call the “Four Horsemen of Marketing Failure.” Like their infamous apocalyptic counterparts, these four forces can bring devastation—unless you recognize and defeat them early. Horseman #1: The…

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#2 – The Biggest Marketing Misconceptions | Over the Bull®

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Where the Myths Begin Welcome back to Over the Bull. In our first episode, we talked about letting go of a client—something agencies rarely admit. But in today’s episode, we’re pulling back another curtain: the biggest misconceptions about marketing. These myths are everywhere, and they’re often the reason small businesses get stuck or fail altogether.…

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