Episode 13

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24th Apr 2026

How Authentic Brands Win Online | AR Marketing

Most businesses think they have a marketing problem. In reality, it’s usually a brand problem. In this episode, we sit down with Melissa and Blake from AR Marketing to break down what drives results on social media today.

From building a strong brand foundation to showing up consistently across channels, we get into what works, what doesn’t, and where most businesses get it wrong.

We talk through:

Why chasing viral trends can hurt your brand

The real role of consistency in marketing

What “authentic” actually looks like in practice

How social media is changing (and how people are really searching now)

Simple ways to create content that connects and converts If your content feels scattered or your social media isn’t producing results, this is a good reset on what matters.

Bottom line: be real, stay consistent, and build something people actually trust.

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About the Podcast

NextGen Strategies
Welcome to the NextGen Strategies Podcast, the podcast for modern strategies to help family-owned, small businesses grow and compete.

Join long-time friends Grant Covault, marketing strategist and owner of GC Strategies, and Tyler Davis, CPA and owner of DAT CPA, as they interview subject experts on a variety of subjects such as leadership, marketing, finance, operations and much more.

If you are a current business leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone looking to get the scoop on the latest and greatest happenings in the world of business, this pod is for you!

About your hosts

Tyler Davis

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As a CPA and financial strategist, I leverage my knowledge in finance and accounting to help small businesses and individuals thrive in a rapidly changing market. Check us out at www.datcpa.net

Grant Covault

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As a FCMO (Fractional Chief Marketing Officer) serving small businesses around the country, I'm blessed to be able to use my God-given skills to help businesses and their leaders creatively compete in ever-changing and difficult markets. Check us out at www.thegcstrategies.com and connect with me on Linkedin!