Summary
Eric Weingart, CEO and co-founder of Rare Blue Moon Marketing, shares his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to building a successful digital marketing agency in just three years. Weingart reflects on his early life, marked by instability and challenges, including time spent in foster care and a lack of guidance. He credits his military service for instilling discipline and a strong work ethic, which he later applied to his career in sales. After 17 years in a corporate sales role, he decided to pursue entrepreneurship, motivated by a desire to create something of his own rather than simply climbing the corporate ladder.
In his discussion, Weingart emphasizes the importance of commitment and the willingness to learn from both successes and failures. He believes that anyone can achieve entrepreneurial success with the right mindset and dedication. He also highlights the significance of networking and building relationships, which have played a crucial role in his business growth. Weingart's agency has achieved impressive revenue milestones, including signing contracts with Fortune 500 companies, showcasing his expertise in digital marketing strategies that blend both paid and organic content.
The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of marketing, where Weingart advocates for a balanced approach that leverages both paid advertising and organic content to build brand awareness and drive business growth. He encourages entrepreneurs to invest in professional marketing services while also developing their own understanding of organic strategies. As he continues to expand Rare Blue Moon Marketing, Weingart remains focused on helping businesses scale effectively through innovative marketing solutions.
Show Notes
Eric Winegard’s story is not the polished founder myth. Before he became CEO and co-founder of Rare Blue Moon Marketing, he was a kid raised by a single mother on welfare, a teenager experimenting with drugs, and a young man who realized no one was coming to save him.
In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, Justin Colby sits down with Eric to unpack how he went from 17 years in a W-2 sales role to building an $18 million marketing business in just three years.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Eric went from a troubled childhood to military discipline
Why sales became the skill that changed his life
The difference between networking and selling
Why most marketers don’t understand sales
How Rare Blue Moon Marketing scaled so quickly
Why organic content and paid ads need to work together
What business owners get wrong when hiring agencies
Why commitment matters more than talent ---
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin:
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