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#140 Finding Your Voice and Scaling Growth with Tim Seavey and Spencer Traver

Tim Seavey is a seasoned marketing and business development leader with a passion for helping individuals and companies find their voice. As Co-Owner of Vizolutions LLC, he specializes in organic digital marketing, leveraging data-backed strategies to enhance clients’ online presence and reputation. Tim’s expertise extends to competitive speech and debate coaching, reflecting his commitment to effective communication. His approach combines storytelling and strategic insight to drive meaningful engagement and growth for businesses. Spencer Traver is a seasoned marketing leader with deep experience in scaling startup and high-growth environments. After seven years with a rapidly growing Adtech company that reached a $1.5 billion valuation, he transitioned to lead marketing at Sustainment, an Austin-based SaaS startup serving the manufacturing industry. In his current role, Spencer is focused on accelerating product-market fit by establishing foundational marketing strategies and driving outreach across commercial, federal, and defense sectors. Beyond his day job, he’s an active contributor to the Dallas-Fort Worth entrepreneurial ecosystem—serving on advisory boards, hosting free marketing workshops, and regularly speaking at industry events and podcasts. In this episode, we explore SEO insights, AI influence, and marketing strategies with Tim and Spencer.
“Advertising is like trading stocks… volatile, SEO seems more like index funds… slow and steady.” -Tim Seavey
“Writing metadata… it used to take days… but now it’s streamlined.” -Spencer Traver

About the Episode

Welcome to a detailed journey into the realm of search engine optimization (SEO) and artificial intelligence (AI) as discussed by industry experts Tim Seavey, co-owner of Vizolutions, and Spencer Traver, from Sustainment. The following insights were gathered from their engaging conversation on the NTM Growth Marketing Podcast. Join us as we delve into their fascinating experiences, knowledge, and predictions that shape the future of digital marketing.

Meet Tim: A Ten-Year Journey in SEO

The Start of Vizolutions

Tim Seavey has been at the forefront of SEO through his company, Vizolutions, celebrating a decade in the industry. The venture began during his college years after a military contracting job in San Diego wound down abruptly.

“I saw a need… for websites,” Tim shared, highlighting his eagerness to move away from dependency on other people’s decisions.

Transition from Ads to SEO

Tim explored Google Ads but found himself drawn to organic search instead:

  • Competitive Nature: SEO felt less intrusive compared to advertisements, which he describes as spam-like.
  • Ethos & Creativity: SEO allows crafting message communication, stemming from his background in speech and debate.

His analogy between advertising and SEO paints a vivid picture:

“Advertising is like trading stocks… volatile, SEO seems more like index funds… slow and steady.”

Why SEO?

Tim emphasized that SEO provides a long-term, reliable growth strategy. It’s a ship that turns slowly but steadily, offering consistent momentum without sudden emergencies—a comforting proposition for marketers seeking stability.

Spencer from Sustainment: A Journey in Manufacturing SaaS Marketing

Sustaining Growth and Relationships

Spencer, from Sustainment, a SaaS startup focused on manufacturing needs in the DOD and commercial sectors, shared his journey from a unicorn tech company to a startup focusing on building strong relationships and effective strategies.

Trade Show Success

Spencer reflected on trade show events as a fruitful marketing strategy. His approach involves post-event automation using tools like HubSpot:

  • Automation: Log contacts directly from the trade floor, enabling personalized follow-ups without manual monotony.
  • Efficiency: Pre-built sequences ensure fast and tailored connection with prospects, enhancing event success.

Spencer’s Innovative Approach

Spencer shared a focus on using AI to train brand and product positioning documents; this allows the company to answer tactical questions effectively and create valuable enablement materials for their business growth.

AI’s Impact on Marketing Roles

Both Tim and Spencer discussed AI bringing productivity and strategic changes:

Tim’s Use of AI Tools

For Tim, AI significantly boosts productivity, especially with metadata creation, reducing what was once a multi-week task to hours:

“Writing metadata… it used to take days… but now it’s streamlined.”

Spencer’s Daily AI Exploration

Spencer adopted a learner mindset, testing new AI tools daily to enhance marketing efficiency:

  • Energy Over Time: Spencer emphasized AI’s role in freeing mental capacity, enabling marketers to focus on creating business value rather than just saving time.
  • Innovation Exposure: By engaging with product-led growth models, he gains exposure to new marketing strategies via AI tools’ follow-up processes.

Future Prospects and Continuing Growth

AI Tools in Daily Use

Spencer highlighted several tools like Opus Clip for video creation and Masset AI for content enablement, illustrating AI’s vast potential beyond basic automations.

Quantum Leap in Reporting

Tim expressed hope for advanced analytics solutions from AI, addressing gaps like those caused by Google’s shift to GA4. The future promises exciting advancements as AI evolves.

 

Join us for more insightful discussions as we continually explore how industry leaders are navigating the dynamic landscape of digital marketing and technological advancements.

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