Business Episodes

Unlock the secrets to transforming a struggling business into a category-leading brand with our special guest, Jason Shafton, head of the growth consultancy Winston-Francois. Jason takes us through his impressive journey of revitalizing a European e-commerce company from a seven-figure monthly loss to profitability by meticulously optimizing marketing channels and operations. Learn how identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices can drive exponential growth. Jason also shares a pi...

What if you could transform your career by simply understanding your unique value and marketing it effectively? Join us for an insightful conversation with Rita, a seasoned expert in personal branding, executive coaching, and leadership training, as she shares her wisdom accumulated over two decades. Her book, "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself," offers a practical framework that could be the key to unlocking your professional potential. Rita recounts an inspiring story of a female CEO br...

Discover how to transform your marketing efforts into powerful investments that yield incredible returns. Join us as we chat with Caroline Crawford, a marketing communications veteran with over 13 years of experience. Caroline shares profound insights, including a striking case from the wellness industry where reducing marketing efforts by half led to a remarkable boost in engagement and leads. Learn why concentrating on what aligns with your brand's core message and the channels your team loves...

How can you do less marketing and sell more product? We interview a CMO with insights on how to optimize the marketing ecosystem. Angela Frank, a seasoned chief marketing officer, shares her journey of turning disjointed marketing attempts into cohesive strategies, recounting a compelling success stories in optimizing use of different marketing channels. She reveals how identifying hidden growth opportunities and reallocating marketing budgets from ineffective ads to email automation can signifi...

Ever wondered how some YouTubers skyrocket to success while others struggle to gain traction? Join us as we unpack the secrets to YouTube success with Aaron, a content creator who has amassed over 100,000 subscribers and 13 million video views. Aaron reveals his transformative journey from initial struggles to achieving a thriving channel. Learn how he prioritized quality over quantity, mastered video editing, and refined his scriptwriting to captivate his audience. Discover the game-changing im...

Speed is Everything in Marketing and Finding the Pain Customers are Running Away From is Key Unlock the secret to accelerating your business growth by tuning into our conversation with Don Markland, CEO and founder of Accountability Now. Discover why prioritizing lead generation is the cornerstone of immediate cash flow and long-term success. Don shares his entrepreneurial journey, offering practical examples and proven strategies that underscore the importance of targeting high-intent traffic....

Ever wondered how to harness the collective genius of a small group to catapult your business to new heights? Join our conversation with Liz Scully, a mastermind expert who swapped the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for the impactful world of business strategy. Liz unveils the magic behind mastermind groups, where small, intimate gatherings create a powerhouse of accountability, support, and innovative ideas. Listen to her inspiring journey and discover how these groups provide the critical feed...

What if you could revolutionize your content marketing strategy using the power of AI? Our latest episode features a captivating discussion with Nathan, the head of content marketing at Copy.ai, who brings a wealth of experience from his days of blogging, mastering SEO, and working at an agency. Nathan reveals how Copy.ai leverages AI to automate the more mundane aspects of content creation, such as research and initial drafts, while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human editors to add de...

Ever wondered how to build a successful business from a podcast and get millions of downloads every month? Get ready to be inspired by Lindsay McMahon, a veteran podcaster who shares her incredible journey from teaching English as a Second Language to co-founding and running a highly successful podcast for 10 years - All Ears English. Lindsay uncovers the secrets behind her show's growth to 8 million downloads per month, emphasizing the crucial role of consistency in producing thousands of episo...

Unlock the secrets to building a thriving YouTube channel with insights from Finn McKenty, who transformed his career from working with giants like Nike and Nintendo to amassing over 500,000 Subscribers on YouTube. Finn's story is one of strategic pivots and deep audience understanding, particularly how he leveraged psychology and nostalgia among millennial males to skyrocket his channel. Whether you're an aspiring creator or an entrepreneur looking to capture an audience, Finn's journey offers ...

How does a family-owned seafood restaurant transform into one of the most celebrated dining destinations in the United States? We're thrilled to welcome Michael Ungaro, CEO of the San Pedro Fish Market, as he reveals the compelling marketing strategies that catapulted his business to success. From their humble beginnings in 1956 to a sprawling 55,000 square foot location serving 2 million guests annually, Michael shares the journey of innovation and creativity that earned them Guinness World Rec...

What if you could unlock the secret to creating marketing that deeply resonate with consumers? Join us for an engaging conversation with Rob Volpe, CEO and founder of Ignite360, where we uncover the transformative power of curiosity and empathy in marketing leadership. Rob shares his journey of creating big ideas worth $100 Million+ with General Mills, diving into the game-changing strategies behind Nature Valley Granola Protein and the WeYogurt campaign for Yoplait. Through these compelling exa...

Unlock the secrets of LinkedIn success with Joe Apfelbaum, the energetic CEO of Ajax Union and a leading expert in digital marketing, LinkedIn strategy, and artificial intelligence. Joe unveils his groundbreaking AI tool, Evy AI, designed to boost your LinkedIn engagement and credibility through personalized content creation. Imagine a tool that helps you craft tailored LinkedIn posts, comments, and messages daily, enhancing your visibility and securing more business meetings. Get ready to trans...

Join us as content marketing expert Geoffrey Klein shares his fascinating journey, from collaborating with the legendary Seth Godin to giving a Tedx talk on storytelling and getting certified in AI at MIT. Geoffrey unveils how he founded his own marketing agency centered on visual storytelling and offers a glimpse into his book, "The Content Beast." Listen to his TEDx talk experiences and discover the keys to building a robust personal brand that strengthens your credibility and thought leadersh...

Ever wondered how a computer engineer navigates from the corporate world to becoming a veteran podcaster with over 1,700 episodes? Join us as Alan, CEO of Next Level University, recounts his compelling journey catalyzed by a life-altering car accident, leading him to the transformative world of podcasts. Alan shares his unique five-pointed star business philosophy that emphasizes the critical pillars of branding, marketing, sales, delivery, and community. Learn about the impactful initiatives of...

Curious about how to attract high-value clients without spending a dime on ads? Tune in as Jeanne Omlor, a super elite business coach, reveals how she skyrocketed from financial struggle to millions in sales through organic marketing and strategic podcasting. Jeanne’s journey, including the launch of her podcast with an astounding 62 episodes in the first month, offers a wealth of actionable insights. Discover her secrets to simplifying podcast production with next generation tools and the impor...

What if embracing new trends could be the key to unlocking unprecedented success? In our latest episode, we sit down with Steve Anderson, an accomplished author, influencer, and marketer who shares invaluable insights from his extensive career in the insurance industry and technology consulting. Steve reveals the intriguing origins of his book, born out of a detailed analysis of companies like Amazon, and uncovers the 14 growth principles inspired by Jeff Bezos' shareholder letters. From craftin...

Discover the fascinating journey of Mickie Kennedy, the visionary behind eReleases, as we explore the evolution of PR and media relations over the past 25 years. Mickie shares his experience in creating an affordable national distribution service for small businesses through PR Newswire, recounting memorable collaborations with Shark Tank companies and highlighting a life-saving press release for a Russian immigrant. Learn how eReleases has been instrumental in helping startups and authors gain ...

Discover the secrets to catapulting your business to new heights with growth architect Beate Chelette, who shares her incredible transformation from overcoming personal adversities to selling her business to Bill Gates. Learn how Beate strategically harnessed the power of YouTube as it is becoming the number one podcast platform and why being an early adopter can drive massive growth. This episode promises to equip you with actionable insights into the constantly evolving landscape of marketing,...

Is your company struggling to maintain a stellar online reputation in a market flooded with misinformation? Join us as we sit down with Allyson Havner, SVP of Marketing at TrustRadius, to uncover the secrets behind building and sustaining a robust online presence. We dive into the findings from TrustRadius' annual B2B Buying Disconnect report to understand how buyer expectations are evolving and what vendors can do to adapt. Allison sheds light on the critical role of reliable and accurate infor...

Today's episode will completely shift the way you think about how to use LinkedIn. Our guest, Lia Bliss, is a self proclaimed data nerd. She focuses on research that reviewed over a million LinkedIn posts during the last year to understand what really works - and what doesn't work - on the network. Lia is a LinkedIn wizard and is the only person I know that can make algorithms sound like a fun Saturday night. Lia reveals a powerful, targeted commenting approach that her team used during a conf...

Unlock the potential of AI in your marketing strategies with insights from digital marketing expert Seth Goldstein. Learn how AI can serve as a powerful tool to enhance productivity without replacing jobs, and explore Seth's innovative work with Zero Eyes—a company founded by former Navy SEALs that uses AI for gun detection to prevent mass shootings. Our conversation covers the integration of AI in business processes and the future of AI, including the development of specialized agents capable o...

Today we tackle the topic of what it takes to be really successful with enterprise marketing including topics like how do you get in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, and how do you get real ROI from true executive thought leadership. In this episode, we are joined by Kara Smith Brown, the Chief Revenue Officer of Lead Coverage, the only go-to-market consultancy specializing in the supply chain sector. Kara discusses her team's targeted strategies, including executive thought leadership, account-ba...

Send us a Text Message. Today we discuss how marketing channels are evolving, how in podcasting and in person events can be huge drivers and we discuss some practical ways marketers can use AI to be successful. In this episode, host Eric welcomes digital marketing consultant and guru Rich Brooks. Rich, the president of Flight New Media, a digital agency he founded 27 years ago, shares his journey from building simple websites to offering comprehensive digital marketing services including SEO...