If you want a better understanding of how powerful Content can be, this episode will fill the gaps you didn't even know you had! Ezra Firestone and Laura Palladino talk about leveraging content marketing, social media, paid amplification, and community engagement to build brands that stand the test of time. Ezra has been running e-commerce brands since 2007, and this year, these companies will do close to $70 million in revenue. Listen to learn what it means to be a real brand, how to get a high repeat customer rate, and so much more!  Make sure you’re following us on Apple Podcasts so that you get Part 2 the moment it drops! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Train My Social Media Manager, https://smartmarketer.com/train-my-social-media-manager/ Ezra Firestone, https://smartmarketer.com/about/ Laura Palladino, https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-palladino-ba117b14b/