The Biggest Mistake in Digital Marketing (And How to Fix It) w/ Gil Golan
In this episode, we sit down with Gil Golan, founder of Zenith Marketing Group, to dive deep into what it really takes to grow your business online β without fluff, false promises, or funnel fatigue.
From avoiding rookie mistakes in digital strategy to balancing AI with human creativity, Gil drops gold for business owners, marketers, and founders who want measurable marketing results.
π‘ What Youβll Learn:
β’ Why most brands mess up digital marketing from the start (and how to fix it)
β’ Which social channels actually make sense in 2025
β’ The right way to use AI for speed and quality in content
β’ How to set realistic expectations in SEO, PPC, and brand building
π Key Highlights:
β Strategy First β Why jumping into SEO or PPC without a clear goal is a money pit
β Platform Smarts β The platforms to use for different industries (yes, TikTok and Meta both have their place)
β AI as Assistant, Not Authority β Where Gil sees ChatGPT working with humans, not replacing them
β Personal Brand vs Business Brand β How Gil balances building trust with his name and his agency
π― Connect with Gil Golan
π§ Email: gil@zenithmarketinggroup.com
π Website: zenithmarketinggroup.com
π LinkedIn: Gil Golan on LinkedIn
πΈ Instagram: @ggolan23 & @zenithmarketinggroup
π At MarketSurge, we help you turn tools into systems β and systems into growth.
If you want automation that feels personal and performs like a team of 10, youβre in the right place.
π§ Want to talk strategy or see it in action?
π― Book your 15-minute Value or Free Coffee Call:
https://link.marketsurge.io/widget/bookings/15minutevalueorfreecoffee
π Useful Links
π Website: https://marketsurge.io
π Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035121171654
πΌ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketsurgeio
π¦ X / Twitter: https://x.com/marketsurging
ποΈ Podcast: https://marketsurge.transistor.fm/
Subscribe for weekly marketing insights, tech trends, and bold business conversations β all without the BS. Letβs scale something legendary. π₯
#digitalmarketing #marketingpodcast #gilgolan #zenithmarketing #marketsurge #seo #socialmedia #aiinmarketing #contentstrategy #founderinterviews #InsideMarketing
From avoiding rookie mistakes in digital strategy to balancing AI with human creativity, Gil drops gold for business owners, marketers, and founders who want measurable marketing results.
π‘ What Youβll Learn:
β’ Why most brands mess up digital marketing from the start (and how to fix it)
β’ Which social channels actually make sense in 2025
β’ The right way to use AI for speed and quality in content
β’ How to set realistic expectations in SEO, PPC, and brand building
π Key Highlights:
β Strategy First β Why jumping into SEO or PPC without a clear goal is a money pit
β Platform Smarts β The platforms to use for different industries (yes, TikTok and Meta both have their place)
β AI as Assistant, Not Authority β Where Gil sees ChatGPT working with humans, not replacing them
β Personal Brand vs Business Brand β How Gil balances building trust with his name and his agency
π― Connect with Gil Golan
π§ Email: gil@zenithmarketinggroup.com
π Website: zenithmarketinggroup.com
π LinkedIn: Gil Golan on LinkedIn
πΈ Instagram: @ggolan23 & @zenithmarketinggroup
π At MarketSurge, we help you turn tools into systems β and systems into growth.
If you want automation that feels personal and performs like a team of 10, youβre in the right place.
π§ Want to talk strategy or see it in action?
π― Book your 15-minute Value or Free Coffee Call:
https://link.marketsurge.io/widget/bookings/15minutevalueorfreecoffee
π Useful Links
π Website: https://marketsurge.io
π Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035121171654
πΌ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketsurgeio
π¦ X / Twitter: https://x.com/marketsurging
ποΈ Podcast: https://marketsurge.transistor.fm/
Subscribe for weekly marketing insights, tech trends, and bold business conversations β all without the BS. Letβs scale something legendary. π₯
#digitalmarketing #marketingpodcast #gilgolan #zenithmarketing #marketsurge #seo #socialmedia #aiinmarketing #contentstrategy #founderinterviews #InsideMarketing
Creators and Guests
Host
Reed Hansen
Reed Hansen is a seasoned digital marketing executive with a proven track record of driving business growth through innovative strategies. As the Chief Growth Officer at MarketSurge, he focuses on leveraging AI-powered marketing tools to help businesses scale efficiently. Reed's expertise spans from leading startups to Fortune 500 companies, making him a recognized authority in the digital marketing space. His unique ability to combine data-driven insights with creative solutions has been instrumental in achieving remarkable sales growth for his clients. β
