Mary Ore is a Google-certified marketing strategist and the self-proclaimed “Sales Warlord” helping entrepreneurs turn visibility into real revenue. She’s built a global business from scratch, helped over 700 founders across 13 countries, and even turned down a ₦100M offer to stay true to her brand. Known for her results-driven mindset, story-led copy, and funnel-first websites, Mary brings unmatched energy to every campaign and conversation.

In this episode, you'll hear how she grew from zero clients to global recognition, mastered authentic brand-building on LinkedIn, and now helps top entrepreneurs scale without burnout or BS. Whether you're a founder, freelancer, or just tired of playing the content game wrong, this episode is packed with practical advice, hard-won lessons, and Mary's trademark humour that’ll leave you smarter and smiling.

Connect with Mary:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sales-warlord-website-designer-mary-ayokanmi-ore/
https://maodigitalsolution.com/

Timestamps:
00:00 – Cold open: “I used to be invisible—someone once sat on me.”
01:00 – Intro & welcome: Meet Mary Ora
01:26 – Who is Mary Ora? From food lover to global marketing queen
02:06 – Rejecting the 9–5 dream for the fake Instagram lifestyle
03:05 – Getting scammed 7 times chasing shortcuts to sales
04:04 – Becoming the marketer she couldn’t find
05:02 – How fake online success nearly broke her
06:25 – Behind the feed: When influencers DM asking for jobs
07:38 – The toxic pressure to fake it on LinkedIn
09:23 – Celebration posts vs. credibility content
10:34 – Why over-celebrating ruins your brand
12:28 – Smart celebration = strategic storytelling
13:31 – Why Mary doesn’t post irrelevant wins
14:24 – Quality over quantity (but not at the start)
14:53 – How strategic engagement 10x’ed Mary’s visibility
17:02 – Engagement like a job → Mary’s real strategy
18:58 – The #1 mistake newbies make on LinkedIn
19:45 – Stop trying to go viral: Be SpongeBob, not Squidward
21:09 – Viral posts vs. audience-first content
22:06 – Why supporting small creators will 10x your brand
24:10 – Commenting as a growth strategy (done right)
25:08 – Why your comment section is sabotaging you
27:08 – Stop leaving pointless comments: Do this instead
29:13 – The engagement fail that backfired hard
30:19 – How to get clients on LinkedIn (the smart way)
31:33 – Your featured reviews are scaring off leads
32:42 – The hidden power of video testimonials
33:45 – Content sandwich: TOFU, MOFU, BOFU explained
34:43 – Make your posts feel like stories, not ads
35:37 – Building authority through visuals & credibility
36:32 – Why “just do a good job” is the best sales strategy
38:04 – Vanity metrics don’t pay the bills
38:18 – Mary’s guilty pleasure: Comedy, books & SpongeBob
39:01 – Book recs: Think and Grow Rich & 48 Laws of Power
40:40 – Big goals: Helping 17,000 entrepreneurs & scaling smart
41:54 – Why she declined a ₦400M offer (yes, really)
42:46 – Where to find Mary Ora online
44:04 – Final advice: Turn your flaws into features
47:23 – Final thoughts & goodbye

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