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Velvet Rope Playbook

Welcome to The Velvet Rope Playbook, where stories of affluent marketing take center stage. Dive into the lives of fascinating characters, explore the opulent worlds they inhabit, and uncover lessons on exclusivity, influence, and the subtle strategies behind successful branding. Through tales brimming with wit, intrigue, and charm, Mark Satterfield offers insights into what truly resonates with the affluent. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, actionable advice, or simply a delightful escape, The Velvet Rope Playbook delivers stories that educate, entertain, and elevate your approach to marketing in the world of luxury.

Catch all the episodes at http://VelvetRopePodcast.com and claim your FREE copy of my #1 Amazon Best Seller, The Affluent Marketing Blueprint—your guide to attracting wealthy clients.

The Velvet Rope Playbook is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any other organization."

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Average duration
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Episodes
264
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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The Velvet Frame: How to Control the Way the Wealthy See You

The Velvet Frame: How to Control the Way the Wealthy See You

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re exploring one of the most powerful—and least discussed—tools in affluent client attraction:

Perception. Curated. Engineered. Delivered in silence.

Mee…

00:07:13  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
The “We Already Know You” Effect

The “We Already Know You” Effect

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we explore a deeper layer of client attraction—one that lives beyond marketing funnels and polished personal brands:

The art of presence without promotion.

00:06:19  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
How to Create a Brand That Whispers Power, Not Shouts for Attention

How to Create a Brand That Whispers Power, Not Shouts for Attention

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood truths in high-end marketing:

Powerful brands don’t announce themselves. They are discovered.

At the center of…

00:07:34  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Don’t Be Relatable—Be Aspirational

Don’t Be Relatable—Be Aspirational

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re flipping the script on one of the most overused, misapplied pieces of marketing advice:

“Be relatable.”

Because at the high end of the market, that do…

00:09:08  |   Sun 01 Jun 2025
The Hidden Cost of Mass Market Appeal (And How to Escape It)

The Hidden Cost of Mass Market Appeal (And How to Escape It)

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re exposing one of the most costly mistakes professionals make when trying to grow their business:

They chase visibility… and lose value.

Meet Trevor Mad…

00:08:30  |   Sat 31 May 2025
Status-Driven Branding: Why the Affluent Choose by Vibe, Not Value

Status-Driven Branding: Why the Affluent Choose by Vibe, Not Value

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we explore a concept more powerful than pitch decks, processes, or pricing when it comes to selling to the wealthy:

Social alignment.

Meet Elise, a private …

00:07:10  |   Fri 30 May 2025
What the Wealthy Actually Want (Hint: It’s Not ROI)

What the Wealthy Actually Want (Hint: It’s Not ROI)

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re dismantling one of the most common misconceptions about selling to the wealthy:

That it’s all about performance. Numbers. ROI.

It’s not.

It’s about ide…
00:07:21  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Dottie “Duchess” D’Amore and the Private Listing Problem

Dottie “Duchess” D’Amore and the Private Listing Problem

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re not talking about elegance for its own sake—

We’re talking about the strategic use of exclusion as a tool for attracting and elevating high-net-worth…

00:05:58  |   Wed 28 May 2025
The Power of Irrelevance — Why the Elite Trust Those Who Don’t Play the Game

The Power of Irrelevance — Why the Elite Trust Those Who Don’t Play the Game

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re stepping into the shadowy elegance of true elite influence—the kind that isn’t broadcast, boosted, or optimized for engagement.

Meet Augustin Laroque
00:05:15  |   Tue 27 May 2025
The Preference Archaeology

The Preference Archaeology

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we spotlight a radically different path to success in the luxury market—one that defies the usual “more leads, more hustle” playbook.

Meet Julien Park.

No C…

00:07:03  |   Mon 26 May 2025
The Reverse Referral

The Reverse Referral

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood principles in high-end client attraction:

Availability signals status—and too much of it signals the wrong ki…
00:04:43  |   Sun 25 May 2025
The Taste Transfer

The Taste Transfer

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re exploring one of the most overlooked yet powerful elements of affluent client attraction:

Atmosphere.

Because at the top of the market, your expertise…

00:05:55  |   Sat 24 May 2025
The Zero-Ask Presence

The Zero-Ask Presence

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we explore a quiet force behind some of the most exclusive client relationships in the world:

Pull power.

Because in high-trust, high-net-worth spaces, the …

00:04:49  |   Fri 23 May 2025
The Status Decoy

The Status Decoy

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we explore a part of high-end client psychology that rarely gets discussed—but shows up everywhere behind the velvet curtain:

The test of discretion.

Afflue…

00:05:34  |   Thu 22 May 2025
The Psychology of Trust and Authority

The Psychology of Trust and Authority

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re diving into one of the most powerful psychological levers you can pull in high-end client attraction:

Authority.

Because here’s the truth:

Everyone—eve…

00:07:33  |   Wed 21 May 2025
The Strategic Follow-Up — How to Stay Top of Mind Without Looking Like You’re Trying

The Strategic Follow-Up — How to Stay Top of Mind Without Looking Like You’re Trying

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re talking about one of the most misunderstood moves in high-end sales:

How to follow up without losing status.

You’ve heard it said a thousand times:

“Th…
00:06:11  |   Tue 20 May 2025
The Hesitation Window — How to Let Silence Close the Sale

The Hesitation Window — How to Let Silence Close the Sale

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re diving into a secret of high-end sales that almost nobody teaches—

and even fewer master:

Stillness closes. Talking too much kills.

Today you’ll meet C…

00:05:56  |   Mon 19 May 2025
Why Traditional Sales Strategies Fail in the Luxury Market

Why Traditional Sales Strategies Fail in the Luxury Market

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re exposing a mistake that even the smartest firms make when selling to ultra-wealthy clients:

Leading with logic instead of connection.

Today, you’ll he…

00:05:17  |   Sun 18 May 2025
The Calm Close: Handling Objections with Quiet Authority

The Calm Close: Handling Objections with Quiet Authority

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re talking about something every professional faces—

but few handle correctly when selling to the affluent:

Objections that aren’t really questions—they’…
00:06:57  |   Sat 17 May 2025
Overcoming Objections Through Storytelling — The Elegant Way to Move Affluent Clients to Yes

Overcoming Objections Through Storytelling — The Elegant Way to Move Affluent Clients to Yes

In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re unpacking a subtle—but critical—skill for selling to the affluent:

Overcoming objections without confrontation—through storytelling.

Because in high-t…

00:10:55  |   Fri 16 May 2025
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