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Dave Valentine - Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Why Your Ads Aren’t the Problem

The FAFO Podcast··12 September 2026·49 min

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Dave Valentine | Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Why Your Ads Aren’t the ProblemWhat if your marketing isn't broken—what if your business is?In this episode of The FAFO Podcast, I sit down with serial entrepreneur, author and Finch CEO Dave Valentine, who has built 11 businesses, had nine exits, and worked with more than 2,400 companies.We dig into why businesses blame algorithms when the real problem may be their offer, what actually makes customers buy, entrepreneurial mistakes, leadership, AI, and some of the uncomfortable truths behind successful marketing. Dave also talks about his book, The Marketer’s Mind, and why better marketing starts with seeing your customers—and your own business—more clearly.Learn more about Dave and Finch: Finch🎙️ The FAFO Podcast — Facts. Truth. No BS.#DaveValentine #FAFOPodcast #Marketing #Entrepreneurship #Business #DigitalMarketing #SmallBusiness #TheMarketersMind