Episodes

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Aug. 24, 2024

How to Become a Highly Paid Elite Keynote Speaker

Join us in this episode as we welcome two industry titans, Kim Walsh Phillips and Justin Guarini. Kim, a marketing genius with a track record of transforming high-profile clients, teams up with Justin, a seasoned performer from American Idol and Broadway. They share their combined expertise to teach you how to capture your audience’s emotions and turn leads into loyal clients through powerful storytelling and targeted messaging. Hear success stories of professionals who grew their business massi...
153
Aug. 24, 2024

Massive Career Benefits of Mastering LinkedIn and Personal Branding. And How to Win by Bring a Friend First

In this episode, Eric welcomes Sandra Long, a renowned LinkedIn and personal branding expert and author of two books on the subjects. Sandra shares her journey from B2B sales and leadership to becoming a LinkedIn consultant over the past 11 years. She discusses comprehensive strategies for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, building a personal brand, and the importance of building trust and relationships. Sandra offers practical tips from her books, including the use of the services page, customizin...
Aug. 19, 2024

Does Outdoor Advertising on Billboards, Blimps and Cars Work?

Unlock the secrets of outdoor advertising with our latest episode featuring industry expert Charlie Riley. Discover how to harness the full spectrum of out-of-home (OOH) advertising, from classic billboards to avant-garde guerrilla tactics like wearable billboards and blimps. Charlie's insights shine light on the power of a multi-channel approach, seamlessly blending OOH with digital, social, and direct mail strategies. Get ready to be inspired by innovative campaigns, such as wrapping smart car...
Guest: Charlie Riley
152
Aug. 18, 2024

Your Destiny is Defined by Your Relationships - How to Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage

In this inspiring episode, our guest Matt Cretzman shares his incredible journey of leveraging the power of LinkedIn, starting from a pivotal moment in 2019 that altered his life and career. Discover how his passion for connecting people and building meaningful business relationships led not only to career success but also to finding his wife. Matt's dedication is encapsulated in his book, "The LinkedIn Advantage," and he unveils some of his best LinkedIn marketing strategies, including how to e...
Guest: Matt Cretzman
151
Aug. 15, 2024

How to Create a Category-Leading Brand

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...
Guest: Jason Shafton
150
Aug. 14, 2024

A Framework for Taking Your Career to the Next Level with Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself

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...
Guest: Rita B. Allen
149
Aug. 13, 2024

Getting Big Results with Advertising, Content Marketing, and Connected TV. Plus the Winning Mindset for Sales and Marketing

Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your sales with expert insights from Debra Bowers, the resilient CEO of advertising firm Hexagon Media. Today we discuss newer marketing channels like connected TV and Debra shares why some companies generate lots of content but don't get sales from it. We dive into the right mindset for success with sales and marketing. Discover how she turned a local swimming pool company into a booked-out success story through a meticulous multi-channel marketing campaign. ...
148
Aug. 12, 2024

Maximizing Marketing ROI with Strategic Focus, Evolving Tactics, and Doing More with Less

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...
147
Aug. 5, 2024

How did 4,000 Creators Become Best Selling Authors and Get Thousands of Book Sales?

After spending 6-12 months writing a book how do authors sell tens of thousands of copies and get on best seller lists? This episode promises to reveal the secrets behind Tyler Wagner’s phenomenal success in helping authors do that with his companies - Authors Unite and Partner Profits. As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, marketer, and entrepreneur, Tyler Wagner shares how he built his company by focusing on creating powerful referral relationships instead of pouring money into Faceboo...
146
Aug. 5, 2024

Driving Growth with Profitable Marketing Strategies by Mastering the Marketing Ecosystem

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...
Guest: Angela Frank
145
Aug. 2, 2024

How Ambitious Brands Get it Done with Fewer Resources and Less Time with Good Marketing

Ever wondered how to achieve marketing success when you have very limited time and resources? Tune in as we chat with Emily, a fractional CMO and the brains behind the Good Marketing Club, who reveals the secrets to transforming average marketing into captivating storytelling. Emily shares her mission to help ambitious founders achieve their vision, drawing from her dynamic experience, including a standout Christmas campaign for Iceland that defied budget constraints and time pressures. Discover...
144
July 24, 2024

Unlocking YouTube Success: Strategies for Explosive Channel Growth and Audience Engagement

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...
Guest: Aaron Watson
143
July 19, 2024

Getting to $100 Million in Sales with Demand Generation

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....
Guest: Don Markland
142
July 13, 2024

How to Be a Voice That Moves The World - Transforming Lives Through Emotional Storytelling

How can you launch a passion campaign that helps over 7.5 million children in need? In today's episode we find out what happens when a successful corporate executive encounters a child who doesn’t know what pajamas are and rises to the challenge to help children around the world. Join us as we sit down with Genevieve Piturro, whose remarkable journey from the corporate world to founding the Pajama Program is as touching as it is transformative. Experience the pivotal moment that led Genevieve t...
July 13, 2024

Driving Growth with Mastermind Groups to Achieve Long-Term Success

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...
Guest: Liz Scully
140
July 11, 2024

The Growth Framework Business Leaders Need to Succeed

Unlock the secrets to sustainable business success with Bill Flynn, a veteran professional with over 20 years in high-tech startups. You'll gain invaluable insights into how understanding customer problems and implementing disciplined business operating systems can drive true growth. Bill shares his journey from pivotal roles in sales and operations to becoming a growth coach, emphasizing that solving real customer issues is far more critical than simply chasing innovative ideas. Through a comp...
139
July 10, 2024

AI Strategies to Create High Quality Content and Take Your Content Marketing to the Next Level

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...
138
June 30, 2024

Building a Remarkable Marketing Team - Mastering the Gen Z, Millennial and Gen X Divide

Ever wondered how to build a marketing dream team from scratch? Learn from the expertise of Janet Granger, a seasoned marketing strategist who has successfully navigated these waters for over 25 years. This episode is packed with actionable insights on recognizing and nurturing hidden talent within your organization. Janet dives into the importance of empowering employees to take risks and innovate, sharing an inspiring success story that underscores the value of experimentation and learning fro...
137
June 29, 2024

How to Build a Strong Business from a Podcast and Get Millions of Listeners Every Month

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...
136
June 28, 2024

How to Build a YouTube Channel to 100 Million Views and 500K Subscribers

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 ...
Guest: Finn Mckenty
135
June 28, 2024

The Largest Seafood Restaurant on the West Coast Becomes a Media Powerhouse and E-commerce Brand

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...
134
June 26, 2024

How to use Cognitive Empathy as a Marketing Super Power to Create Big Ideas Worth $100M+

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...
Guest: Rob Volpe
133
June 25, 2024

Here's How to Increase Your LinkedIn Engagement by 1,800% Using AI

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...
Guest: Joe Apfelbaum
132
June 18, 2024

When AI Meets the Content Beast, Developing a Blueprint for Integrating AI at Work, and Avoiding AI Overwhelm

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...