Ep 398: You Can't Optimize Despair

Ep 398: You Can't Optimize Despair

Jul 31, 2025 | By Market Proof Marketing Podcast

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Julie Jarnagin joins Beth Russell and Jackie Lipinski to talk through burnout, delegation, and the invisible work that keeps marketers stuck. This episode isn’t about perfection; it’s about momentum. And it’s a lifeline for anyone trying to hold it all together with too little time and too few resources.

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Story Time

  • Beth – Why one marketer’s 10‑hour flyer problem is more common than you think—and how a new rubric helps teams reset without shame.
  • Jackie – Everyone’s in sales now. A builder’s moment of clarity becomes a team‑wide shift in accountability.
  • Julie – The Buc‑ee’s effect. What a Texas gas station taught Julie about brand, consistency, and operational brilliance.

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