Todd Liles and the Wizard of Ads
Todd Liles and the Wizard of Ads
Podcast Description
Welcome to Todd Liles and The Wizard of Ads, a podcast for business owners who want to become remarkable.
Todd Liles will take you deep into the mind of Roy H. Williams, the Wizard of Ads, to unleash the timeless truths and secret strategies that have helped him build dozens of America's most successful businesses.
Do you want to build a brand that wins the heart, captures the mind, and creates lasting relationships?
Take a deep breath and buckle up. It's time to fly.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on advertising, branding, and marketing tactics, with episodes exploring topics such as the importance of clear messaging, the pitfalls of traditional advertising, and the psychology of customer connection. For example, the inaugural episode dissects why safe marketing fails and emphasizes the need for clarity and boldness in advertising.

Welcome to Todd Liles and The Wizard of Ads, a podcast for business owners who want to become remarkable.
Todd Liles will take you deep into the mind of Roy H. Williams, the Wizard of Ads, to unleash the timeless truths and secret strategies that have helped him build dozens of America’s most successful businesses.
Do you want to build a brand that wins the heart, captures the mind, and creates lasting relationships?
Take a deep breath and buckle up. It’s time to fly.
Most people talk in generalities. But specifics (real, vivid details) are what make people believe you.
In this episode of Todd Liles and the Wizard of Ads, Todd and Roy H. Williams unpack how specific words create persuasion, trust, and emotional connection.
From Tolstoy’s “glint of light on broken glass” to Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign, they reveal why clarity and courage are the most persuasive tools in communication, sales, and storytelling.
You’ll learn:
Why specific language builds credibility and confidence
How details make stories unforgettable and believable
Why courage and clarity beat cleverness in marketing and leadership
What Tolstoy, Luke, Monet, and Apple all have in common
How being specific turns your words into trust
Generalities are forgettable. Specifics are persuasive.
If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, review, and share the show with a business owner who refuses to be ordinary. Because in business, the bold win—and the remarkable reign.
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