341: The 6 Marketing Trends Shaping 2026 — Predictions from Leading Marketers

To kick off 2026 as The Year of Leverage, I’m sharing the six marketing trends that will shape how successful businesses grow this year. And to do that — I’ve tapped into my network and asked world-renowned marketers and entrepreneurs for their 2026 predicted trends.

This episode is a goldmine of marketing knowledge from some of my favourite successful business owners.

Featuring: Dale Beaumont (CEO of Business Blueprint), Omar Zenhom (host of the popular $100 MBA Show), Sharon Pope (master life coach and best-selling author), Stu McLaren (Founder of membership.io and creator of The Membership Experience), Tina Tower (CEO of Her Business Empire), Matt Diamante (Instagram strategist and SEO expert), Susan Bradley (former guest and CEO of The Social Sales Girls), Tracy Harris (CEO of Tracy Harris.co and host of the Mums with Hustle podcast), and Ingrid Angehrn Dewulf (CEO of Style Me Happy) and Gabbi Kitchener of the Art of Flow for their contribution to this episode.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

The top 6 marketing trends that experts expect to see (and integrate!) in 2026 — and how you can put them into action. Dale Beaumont’s plan to get his content in front of a larger audience this year, and the ONE strategy he’s focusing on. The biggest change Omar Zenhom is making in his business in 2026, and why he thinks it will pay off. Why Sharon Pope believes that your authentic voice is going to be more critical than ever to gaining the trust of your audience. The importance of nurturing your audience (while leveraging your workflow) with Stu McLaren. Why Tina Tower is doubling down on her paid ad strategy — and why she’s experimenting with her creative this year. The multi-media approach that Matt Diamante will be using to bring in more leads and higher conversions. How Susan Bradley is tapping into a new social media strategy and going all-in on short-form video. Why storytelling and intimate conversation with your audience is going to make or break your audience’s trust with Tracy Harris. The power of showing more personality and opinions in your social content, launches, and paid programs with Ingrid Angehrn Dewulf. And, why Gabbi Kitchener has made the bold move with AI-FREE marketing in 2026, and the value of authenticity. Mentioned in This Episode:

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Dale Beaumont (CEO of Business Blueprint)

Omar Zenhom (host of the popular $100 MBA Show)

Sharon Pope (master life coach and best-selling author)

Stu McLaren (Founder of membership.io and creator of The Membership Experience)

Tina Tower (CEO of Her Business Empire)

Matt Diamante (Instagram strategist and SEO expert)

Susan Bradley (former guest and CEO of The Social Sales Girls)

Tracy Harris (CEO of Tracy Harris.co and host of the Mums with Hustle podcast)

Ingrid Angehrn Dewulf (CEO of Style Me Happy)

Gabbi Kitchener of the Art of Flow

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