Episode 86: Journeys - with Chris Nightingale
Mon Jan 26 2026
In this episode of the Marketing Dribble podcast, Rob Boyle and Jonny Kenyon are joined by Chris Nightingale, founder of Can-Do Digital, to talk honestly about his journey through the marketing world.
Chris shares how he fell into marketing, why PPC became his core specialism, and what he learned working inside large organisations. We dig into the realities of in-house life versus going freelance, the mistakes many marketers make when they ignore the commercial side of the business, and what actually matters if you want to build a sustainable career.
The conversation is packed with practical insight for marketers thinking about freelancing, feeling stuck in their current role, or looking to future-proof their skills. We wrap up by discussing Chris's new podcast and his views on where performance marketing and AI are really heading beyond the hype.
How to find Chris:
linkedin.com/in/chrisnightingale
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In this episode of the Marketing Dribble podcast, Rob Boyle and Jonny Kenyon are joined by Chris Nightingale, founder of Can-Do Digital, to talk honestly about his journey through the marketing world. Chris shares how he fell into marketing, why PPC became his core specialism, and what he learned working inside large organisations. We dig into the realities of in-house life versus going freelance, the mistakes many marketers make when they ignore the commercial side of the business, and what actually matters if you want to build a sustainable career. The conversation is packed with practical insight for marketers thinking about freelancing, feeling stuck in their current role, or looking to future-proof their skills. We wrap up by discussing Chris's new podcast and his views on where performance marketing and AI are really heading beyond the hype. How to find Chris: linkedin.com/in/chrisnightingale