Great marketing isn't about saying more—it's about understanding more. In this episode, Diane DiCarlo shares why customer insight is a competitive advantage, how curiosity leads to better strategy, and what organizations can learn when they take the time to listen.

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(00:00) Meet Diane DiCarlo

(05:13) From In-House Marketer to Consultant

(09:40) Talking to the Right Audience

(15:25) Marketing Isn't Always the Problem

(20:15) People Buy Emotionally, Then Defend Logically

(25:52) The Surprises Hidden in Surveys

(31:18) Common Mistakes Marketers Make

(35:23) Marketing in the Age of AI

(40:42) Learning That Not Everyone Thinks Like You

(42:33) The Free Birding Chapter

(45:00) Let Go of the Five-Year Plan