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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>builders from business.com</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/builders-from-business-com</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to builders —  where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands.  Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs.  At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career.  Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. 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Centerfield CMO John Busby chats (nearly) every week with leaders from every industry and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to builders —  where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands.  Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs.  At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career.  Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Firestone Walker Co-Founder David Walker on Growing a Legendary Craft Brewing Brand</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/firestone-walker-co-founder-david-walker-on-growing-a-legendary-craft-brewing-brand--71818286</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with David Walker, co-founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, to talk about the 30+ year journey behind one of the defining brands in American craft beer. David shares how his background in wine, love of English ales, and belief in California’s craft brewing future helped shape Firestone Walker from the ground up.<br /><br />John and David discuss:<br />00:00 — Introduction to David Walker and Firestone Walker<br />01:09 — How Firestone Walker started and why craft beer felt like the next wine movement<br />04:56 — Bringing European beer culture into California craft brewing<br />06:19 — How 805 beer became Firestone Walker’s flagship brand<br />08:48 — The evolution of craft beer marketing and lifestyle branding<br />12:21 — Scaling Firestone Walker while keeping up with demand<br />14:46 — Growing without losing culture, quality, or authenticity<br />18:07 — Building a successful family business and long-term leadership partnership<br />21:37 — Brewing for Tomorrow: sustainability, solar power, CO2 capture, and water efficiency<br />25:42 — The state of craft beer and what comes next for Firestone Walker<br /><br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone building a business or career they don’t have to recover from. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=Youtube&amp;s8=episodedescription&amp;s9=builders<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71818286</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71818286/david_walker_long_form_v1.mp3" length="22462046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with David Walker, co-founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, to talk about the 30+ year journey behind one of the defining brands in American craft beer. David shares how his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with David Walker, co-founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, to talk about the 30+ year journey behind one of the defining brands in American craft beer. David shares how his background in wine, love of English ales, and belief in California’s craft brewing future helped shape Firestone Walker from the ground up.<br /><br />John and David discuss:<br />00:00 — Introduction to David Walker and Firestone Walker<br />01:09 — How Firestone Walker started and why craft beer felt like the next wine movement<br />04:56 — Bringing European beer culture into California craft brewing<br />06:19 — How 805 beer became Firestone Walker’s flagship brand<br />08:48 — The evolution of craft beer marketing and lifestyle branding<br />12:21 — Scaling Firestone Walker while keeping up with demand<br />14:46 — Growing without losing culture, quality, or authenticity<br />18:07 — Building a successful family business and long-term leadership partnership<br />21:37 — Brewing for Tomorrow: sustainability, solar power, CO2 capture, and water efficiency<br />25:42 — The state of craft beer and what comes next for Firestone Walker<br /><br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone building a business or career they don’t have to recover from. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=Youtube&amp;s8=episodedescription&amp;s9=builders<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1745</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beer,beerculture,branding,brewing,builders,business,california,craftbeer,entrepreneurship,familybusiness,firestone,founders,innovation,leadership,marketing,podcast,scaling,startup,sustainability,winemaking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>This Isn’t Working – Stress and Success in Corporate America with Meghan French Dunbar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-isn-t-working-stress-and-success-in-corporate-america-with-meghan-french-dunbar--71623875</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Meghan French Dunbar, former CEO and co-founder of Conscious Company Media and author of This Isn’t Working, to talk about the hidden cost of entrepreneurial success and how to build a thriving business without sacrificing your health. Meghan shares her journey from launching a nationally distributed magazine after business school to scaling and exiting the company, all while quietly battling chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout behind the scenes. The conversation explores the difference between normal pressure and chronic stress, why “busy” has become a harmful badge of honor, and how founders can build healthier, more sustainable companies from the ground up.<br /><br />John and Meghan discuss:<br />00:00 – Introduction <br />03:10 – The hidden toll of entrepreneurship and “falling apart” behind success<br />07:10 – Stress vs. chronic stress: how to recognize the warning signs<br />11:19 – Why glorifying business is dangerous and how to break the cycle<br />16:14 – The link between financial security, engagement, and performance<br />20:16 – Practical ways to build healthier, more human-centered organizations<br />24:20 – Leadership myths: are women actually better leaders?<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone building a business or career they don’t have to recover from. 🚀<br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=&amp;s8=&amp;s9=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=Spreaker&amp;s8=episodedescription&amp;s9=builders</a><br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />Check out Meghan’s book: <a href="https://www.meghanfrenchdunbar.com/book" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Isn't Working: Overcoming Stress, Guilt, and Overload</a> <br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71623875</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71623875/meghan_french_dunbar_long_form_v1.mp3" length="22921139" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Meghan French Dunbar, former CEO and co-founder of Conscious Company Media and author of This Isn’t Working, to talk about the hidden cost of entrepreneurial success and how to build a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Meghan French Dunbar, former CEO and co-founder of Conscious Company Media and author of This Isn’t Working, to talk about the hidden cost of entrepreneurial success and how to build a thriving business without sacrificing your health. Meghan shares her journey from launching a nationally distributed magazine after business school to scaling and exiting the company, all while quietly battling chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout behind the scenes. The conversation explores the difference between normal pressure and chronic stress, why “busy” has become a harmful badge of honor, and how founders can build healthier, more sustainable companies from the ground up.<br /><br />John and Meghan discuss:<br />00:00 – Introduction <br />03:10 – The hidden toll of entrepreneurship and “falling apart” behind success<br />07:10 – Stress vs. chronic stress: how to recognize the warning signs<br />11:19 – Why glorifying business is dangerous and how to break the cycle<br />16:14 – The link between financial security, engagement, and performance<br />20:16 – Practical ways to build healthier, more human-centered organizations<br />24:20 – Leadership myths: are women actually better leaders?<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone building a business or career they don’t have to recover from. 🚀<br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=&amp;s8=&amp;s9=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=Spreaker&amp;s8=episodedescription&amp;s9=builders</a><br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />Check out Meghan’s book: <a href="https://www.meghanfrenchdunbar.com/book" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Isn't Working: Overcoming Stress, Guilt, and Overload</a> <br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1818</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unleashed Brands CEO Michael Browning on Entrepreneurship, Growth &amp; Helping Kids and Parents Thrive</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unleashed-brands-ceo-michael-browning-on-entrepreneurship-growth-helping-kids-and-parents-thrive--71527405</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Michael Browning, CEO and Founder of Unleashed Brands, to explore how he built a multi-brand platform focused on helping kids become well-rounded and life-ready. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching trampoline parks with Urban Air to scaling a portfolio of brands serving over 20 million kids each year. The conversation dives into how he identifies opportunities at the intersection of innovation and scalability, expands through franchising and acquisitions, and builds a mission-driven company centered on character development and meaningful experiences for families. They also discuss how parenting priorities are shifting today, with a growing focus on confidence, resilience, and life skills over traditional metrics like grades.<br /><br />Michael and John discuss:<br />00:00 - The origin of Urban Air and spotting scalable ideas<br />08:14 - Navigating risk and uncertainty as an entrepreneur<br />11:25 - Discovering franchising and scaling beyond one market<br />15:10 - Expanding into a multi-brand platform and acquiring Sylvan<br />17:20 - The vision behind Unleashed Brands and youth enrichment<br />20:30 - How parenting priorities are shifting toward character development<br />24:20 - Leadership lessons and evolving as a founder<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=&amp;s8=&amp;s9=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=Spreaker&amp;s8=episodedescription&amp;s9=builders</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71527405</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:31:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71527405/michael_browning_jr_long_form_v1.mp3" length="21648146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Michael Browning, CEO and Founder of Unleashed Brands, to explore how he built a multi-brand platform focused on helping kids become well-rounded and life-ready. Michael shares his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Michael Browning, CEO and Founder of Unleashed Brands, to explore how he built a multi-brand platform focused on helping kids become well-rounded and life-ready. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching trampoline parks with Urban Air to scaling a portfolio of brands serving over 20 million kids each year. The conversation dives into how he identifies opportunities at the intersection of innovation and scalability, expands through franchising and acquisitions, and builds a mission-driven company centered on character development and meaningful experiences for families. They also discuss how parenting priorities are shifting today, with a growing focus on confidence, resilience, and life skills over traditional metrics like grades.<br /><br />Michael and John discuss:<br />00:00 - The origin of Urban Air and spotting scalable ideas<br />08:14 - Navigating risk and uncertainty as an entrepreneur<br />11:25 - Discovering franchising and scaling beyond one market<br />15:10 - Expanding into a multi-brand platform and acquiring Sylvan<br />17:20 - The vision behind Unleashed Brands and youth enrichment<br />20:30 - How parenting priorities are shifting toward character development<br />24:20 - Leadership lessons and evolving as a founder<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=&amp;s8=&amp;s9=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&amp;c=114951&amp;s7=Spreaker&amp;s8=episodedescription&amp;s9=builders</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1713</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,businesses franchise,businesses multi-brand,companies small,development experiential,development leadership founder,entertainment youth,entrepreneurship franchising s,expansion edtech,experience mission-driven,growth,growth business,journey startup,learning) customer,management parenting,strategy family,strategy innovation risk,(sylvan,trends character</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E-Commerce Month: Creator &amp; Affiliate Space with Ikon Digital Founder Mike Barron</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e-commerce-month-creator-affiliate-space-with-ikon-digital-founder-mike-barron--71321232</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Mike Barron, Founder of Ikon Digital Media, to break down how e-commerce brands grow through modern affiliate and creator strategies. Mike explains why success goes far beyond influencers—spanning editorial, media buyers, and community-driven channels—and what makes these programs actually perform, from product-market fit to reviews and trust. The conversation also explores how affiliate strategies impact AI and LLM-driven discovery, along with Mike’s journey from sales leader to founder and the leadership and sales fundamentals behind building a successful business.<br /><br />Mike and John discuss:<br />04:11 – When a brand is ready to invest in affiliate marketing<br />08:36 – Creator strategy 101 for brands entering the space<br />10:52 – Why affiliate marketing now functions like an ecosystem<br />12:04 – How editorial coverage influences LLM and AI visibility<br />15:18 – Why diverse traffic sources matter in the customer journey<br />16:05 – Mike’s decision to go from sales leader to founder<br />21:41 – Why cold calling and early sales reps still matter<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71321232</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71321232/mike_barron_long_form_v1.mp3" length="18620029" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Mike Barron, Founder of Ikon Digital Media, to break down how e-commerce brands grow through modern affiliate and creator strategies. Mike explains why success goes far beyond...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Mike Barron, Founder of Ikon Digital Media, to break down how e-commerce brands grow through modern affiliate and creator strategies. Mike explains why success goes far beyond influencers—spanning editorial, media buyers, and community-driven channels—and what makes these programs actually perform, from product-market fit to reviews and trust. The conversation also explores how affiliate strategies impact AI and LLM-driven discovery, along with Mike’s journey from sales leader to founder and the leadership and sales fundamentals behind building a successful business.<br /><br />Mike and John discuss:<br />04:11 – When a brand is ready to invest in affiliate marketing<br />08:36 – Creator strategy 101 for brands entering the space<br />10:52 – Why affiliate marketing now functions like an ecosystem<br />12:04 – How editorial coverage influences LLM and AI visibility<br />15:18 – Why diverse traffic sources matter in the customer journey<br />16:05 – Mike’s decision to go from sales leader to founder<br />21:41 – Why cold calling and early sales reps still matter<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1459</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Focusing Your Brand and Organization with Allison Netzer of BrandThnk.co</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/focusing-your-brand-and-organization-with-allison-netzer-of-brandthnk-co--71217614</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Allison Netzer, Founder of BrandThnk.co and a branding expert known for her work with financial institutions, to explore how companies can stand out in increasingly commoditized markets. Allison shares insights from her updated book, Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank, including her Pain, Promise, Proof framework—a practical approach to building deeper, more meaningful connections with customers. The conversation dives into the pitfalls of activity-based marketing, why leading with features often fails to resonate, and how focusing on a single, emotionally compelling promise can cut through the noise, while also introducing the idea of “organizational constellations” as a way to align teams around a shared understanding of the customer problem and brand purpose.<br /><br />Allison and John discuss:<br />04:20 – What “activity-based marketing” gets wrong<br />08:20 – Where AI fits into branding, intuition, and taste<br />10:18 – The Pain, Promise, Proof framework<br />18:11 – From “north star” to “organizational constellation”<br />23:18 – Why strong brands focus on what they won’t do<br />27:01 – A key lesson from a fintech client about competition<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Explore Allison’s book, Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank: https://brandthnk.co/book/<br />👉 Check out BrandThnk.co’s website: https://brandthnk.co/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71217614</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:13:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71217614/allison_netzer_long_form_v1.mp3" length="22969864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Allison Netzer, Founder of BrandThnk.co and a branding expert known for her work with financial institutions, to explore how companies can stand out in increasingly commoditized...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Allison Netzer, Founder of BrandThnk.co and a branding expert known for her work with financial institutions, to explore how companies can stand out in increasingly commoditized markets. Allison shares insights from her updated book, Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank, including her Pain, Promise, Proof framework—a practical approach to building deeper, more meaningful connections with customers. The conversation dives into the pitfalls of activity-based marketing, why leading with features often fails to resonate, and how focusing on a single, emotionally compelling promise can cut through the noise, while also introducing the idea of “organizational constellations” as a way to align teams around a shared understanding of the customer problem and brand purpose.<br /><br />Allison and John discuss:<br />04:20 – What “activity-based marketing” gets wrong<br />08:20 – Where AI fits into branding, intuition, and taste<br />10:18 – The Pain, Promise, Proof framework<br />18:11 – From “north star” to “organizational constellation”<br />23:18 – Why strong brands focus on what they won’t do<br />27:01 – A key lesson from a fintech client about competition<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Explore Allison’s book, Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank: https://brandthnk.co/book/<br />👉 Check out BrandThnk.co’s website: https://brandthnk.co/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1819</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building a Successful Consulting Business with Amy Rasdal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-successful-consulting-business-with-amy-rasdal--70860770</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach, to explore how professionals can launch a successful consulting business without getting stuck in endless planning, branding, or underpricing. Amy shares her journey from Silicon Valley executive to solopreneur, revealing why consulting gave her more freedom, more impact, and more income than the traditional corporate path. She breaks down the practical steps to start fast, identify your superpower, charge what you're worth, and land your first paying client without waiting until everything feels perfect.<br /><br />Amy and John discuss:<br />02:21 – Amy’s Silicon Valley background and why she left the CEO track<br />05:43 – How consulting became a higher-income, higher-control alternative<br />09:50 – How Billable on the Beach grew from advice for friends into a business <br />12:27 – The first priority: land a client and get paid<br />15:15 – Finding your “superpower” and shaping a marketable offer<br />26:47 - Charging what you’re worth and avoiding the biggest pricing mistake<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone who’s thinking about making the leap into consulting or fractional work.<br /><br />👉 Explore Amy’s business, Billable at the Beach: https://billableatthebeach.com/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor plus exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860770</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:29:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70860770/amy_rasdal_long_form_v1.mp3" length="25326708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach, to explore how professionals can launch a successful consulting business without getting stuck in endless planning, branding, or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach, to explore how professionals can launch a successful consulting business without getting stuck in endless planning, branding, or underpricing. Amy shares her journey from Silicon Valley executive to solopreneur, revealing why consulting gave her more freedom, more impact, and more income than the traditional corporate path. She breaks down the practical steps to start fast, identify your superpower, charge what you're worth, and land your first paying client without waiting until everything feels perfect.<br /><br />Amy and John discuss:<br />02:21 – Amy’s Silicon Valley background and why she left the CEO track<br />05:43 – How consulting became a higher-income, higher-control alternative<br />09:50 – How Billable on the Beach grew from advice for friends into a business <br />12:27 – The first priority: land a client and get paid<br />15:15 – Finding your “superpower” and shaping a marketable offer<br />26:47 - Charging what you’re worth and avoiding the biggest pricing mistake<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone who’s thinking about making the leap into consulting or fractional work.<br /><br />👉 Explore Amy’s business, Billable at the Beach: https://billableatthebeach.com/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor plus exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2019</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>branding,business,clients,consulting,corporate,entrepreneurship,expertise,freelance,growth,income,independence,marketing,mindset,niche,pricing,sales,scaling,solopreneur,strategy,transition</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Leaders Use AI Authentically - with Allison Shapira</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-leaders-use-ai-authentically-with-allison-shapira--70428401</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Allison Shapira, Harvard lecturer, keynote speaker, and author of AI for the Authentic Leader, to explore how leaders can use AI without losing their voice. As generative AI becomes embedded in everyday communication, Allison explains why liberal arts skills like adaptability, curiosity, and critical thinking are more valuable than ever. She shares research on how overreliance on AI can erode trust, why authenticity is the foundation of strong leadership, and how to create your own Authentic Voice Intelligence blueprint so AI enhances rather than replaces human connection.<br /><br />Allison and John discuss:<br />04:32 – How AI can erode trust if leaders overuse it<br />08:25 – Generic AI communication vs. unique human voice<br />16:39 – Public speaking lessons from opera training<br />20:39 – Universal truths about human connection across cultures<br />23:51 – How to ask for feedback and continuously improve as a speaker<br />26:17 – Why humor matters in leadership communication<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone who cares about leading with both innovation and authenticity.<br /><br />👉 Learn more about Allison Shapira: https://allisonshapira.com/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor plus exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70428401</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:12:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70428401/allison_shapira_long_form_v1.mp3" length="22000199" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Allison Shapira, Harvard lecturer, keynote speaker, and author of AI for the Authentic Leader, to explore how leaders can use AI without losing their voice. As generative AI becomes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Allison Shapira, Harvard lecturer, keynote speaker, and author of AI for the Authentic Leader, to explore how leaders can use AI without losing their voice. As generative AI becomes embedded in everyday communication, Allison explains why liberal arts skills like adaptability, curiosity, and critical thinking are more valuable than ever. She shares research on how overreliance on AI can erode trust, why authenticity is the foundation of strong leadership, and how to create your own Authentic Voice Intelligence blueprint so AI enhances rather than replaces human connection.<br /><br />Allison and John discuss:<br />04:32 – How AI can erode trust if leaders overuse it<br />08:25 – Generic AI communication vs. unique human voice<br />16:39 – Public speaking lessons from opera training<br />20:39 – Universal truths about human connection across cultures<br />23:51 – How to ask for feedback and continuously improve as a speaker<br />26:17 – Why humor matters in leadership communication<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone who cares about leading with both innovation and authenticity.<br /><br />👉 Learn more about Allison Shapira: https://allisonshapira.com/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor plus exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1751</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adaptability,ai,authenticity,business,communication,criticalthinking,curiosity,entrepreneurship,feedback,generativeai,growth,influence,innovation,keynote,leadership,liberalarts,publicspeaking,smb,storytelling,trust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>America’s Nuclear Energy Opportunity with Kevin Kong, CEO of Everstar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-nuclear-energy-opportunity-with-kevin-kong-ceo-of-everstar--70048726</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Kevin Kong, CEO and founder of Everstar, to discuss the critical role nuclear energy plays in addressing the global energy crisis. As energy demand surges driven in part by AI and data center growth, Kevin explains why nuclear is becoming a key part of the clean energy equation and what must change for the U.S. to scale safely and efficiently. He shares how regulatory complexity, documentation burdens, and industry knowledge loss have slowed nuclear development, and how Everstar is modernizing workflows to accelerate site qualification, permitting, and project timelines. Kevin also reflects on his journey from engineer to entrepreneur and why first principles thinking, confidence, and culture building are essential for tackling massive infrastructure challenges.<br /><br />Kevin and John discuss:<br />01:10 – The current energy crisis and nuclear’s role in meeting rising demand<br />05:35 – Nuclear energy’s potential and global comparisons (U.S. vs. China)<br />07:28 – Everstar’s mission to streamline nuclear project workflows<br />12:44 – Kevin’s personal journey into the nuclear sector<br />21:36 – How engineering skills translate into entrepreneurial success<br />25:27 – Building culture while scaling an energy-focused startup<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Check out Everstar’s website: <a href="https://everstar.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Accelerating Nuclear with AI | Everstar</a>🚀 <br /><br />Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048726</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70048726/kevin_kong_long_form_v2.mp3" length="23621574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Kevin Kong, CEO and founder of Everstar, to discuss the critical role nuclear energy plays in addressing the global energy crisis. As energy demand surges driven in part by AI and data...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Kevin Kong, CEO and founder of Everstar, to discuss the critical role nuclear energy plays in addressing the global energy crisis. As energy demand surges driven in part by AI and data center growth, Kevin explains why nuclear is becoming a key part of the clean energy equation and what must change for the U.S. to scale safely and efficiently. He shares how regulatory complexity, documentation burdens, and industry knowledge loss have slowed nuclear development, and how Everstar is modernizing workflows to accelerate site qualification, permitting, and project timelines. Kevin also reflects on his journey from engineer to entrepreneur and why first principles thinking, confidence, and culture building are essential for tackling massive infrastructure challenges.<br /><br />Kevin and John discuss:<br />01:10 – The current energy crisis and nuclear’s role in meeting rising demand<br />05:35 – Nuclear energy’s potential and global comparisons (U.S. vs. China)<br />07:28 – Everstar’s mission to streamline nuclear project workflows<br />12:44 – Kevin’s personal journey into the nuclear sector<br />21:36 – How engineering skills translate into entrepreneurial success<br />25:27 – Building culture while scaling an energy-focused startup<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Check out Everstar’s website: <a href="https://everstar.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Accelerating Nuclear with AI | Everstar</a>🚀 <br /><br />Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1872</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>and,centers energy,china,crisis ai,demand data,energy,energy advanced,energy clean,energy energy,episode: nuclear,generation regulatory,infrastructure nuclear,innovation energy,nuclear energy,policy,reform infrastructure,solutions power,startups climate,u.s.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Upgrading your AirBnB with Jordan McDonough of Somerled Designs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/upgrading-your-airbnb-with-jordan-mcdonough-of-somerled-designs--70028121</link><description><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jordan McDonough, co-founder of Somerled Designs, to discuss how interior design has become a critical business strategy in today’s competitive short-term rental market. Jordan shares why design is no longer optional for Airbnb owners and how guest expectations, market research, and intentional experiences drive bookings and ROI.Jordan also shares the story behind Somerled Designs, from spotting a gap in the STR market to scaling a 100% remote service-based business, and explains how understanding your target audience, amenities, and systems fuels both property performance and company growth.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Jordan and John discuss:<br />02:55 – Designing for differentiation in a crowded market<br />07:52 – The origin story of Somerled Designs<br />12:21 – The process of working with STR clients<br />19:06 – Scaling a service-based business<br />22:32 – Building and maintaining a remote work culture</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>👉 Explore more of Somerland Designs: <a href="https://www.somerleddesigns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Somerled Designs - Specializing in Vacation Rentals</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70028121</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70028121/jordan_mcdonough_long_form_v1.mp3" length="21898166" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jordan McDonough, co-founder of Somerled Designs, to discuss how interior design has become a critical business strategy in today’s competitive short-term rental market. Jordan shares...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jordan McDonough, co-founder of Somerled Designs, to discuss how interior design has become a critical business strategy in today’s competitive short-term rental market. Jordan shares why design is no longer optional for Airbnb owners and how guest expectations, market research, and intentional experiences drive bookings and ROI.Jordan also shares the story behind Somerled Designs, from spotting a gap in the STR market to scaling a 100% remote service-based business, and explains how understanding your target audience, amenities, and systems fuels both property performance and company growth.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Jordan and John discuss:<br />02:55 – Designing for differentiation in a crowded market<br />07:52 – The origin story of Somerled Designs<br />12:21 – The process of working with STR clients<br />19:06 – Scaling a service-based business<br />22:32 – Building and maintaining a remote work culture</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>👉 Explore more of Somerland Designs: <a href="https://www.somerleddesigns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Somerled Designs - Specializing in Vacation Rentals</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1730</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>airbnb,business,design,differentiation,experience,guest,hospitality,interior,investing,optimization,property,remote,rental,rentals,roi,service-based,short-term,str,strategy,vacation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Importance of Delegation in Scaling Businesses - with Atiba de Souza</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-delegation-in-scaling-businesses-with-atiba-de-souza--69564903</link><description><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Atiba de Souza, entrepreneur, marketing expert, and author of The Delegation Trap, to talk about what matters most in marketing in 2026 and beyond. Atiba explains how moments of truth in the buyer journey have changed, why human connection and community are winning in B2B, and why video is now central to search and engagement. The conversation also explores Atiba’s 30 year business journey, including launching a search engine before Google, the thinking behind turning doers into thinkers through better delegation, and the cultural and practical benefits of living and working in the Philippines.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Atiba and John discuss:</b><br /><b>00:45 – Atiba’s background and focus on modern marketing<br />03:37 – Moments of truth and the role of community in B2B<br />07:40 – The rise of video marketing and video search<br />14:33 – Atiba’s journey from search engines to video strategy<br />21:47 – The Delegation Trap and the CASE method<br />32:27 – Living and working in the Philippines</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>👉 Explore Atiba de Souza’s book, The Delegation Gap: <a href="https://thedelegationtrap.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thedelegationtrap.com</a><a href="https://motherbear.agency/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">/</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69564903</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69564903/copy_of_atiba_de_souza_long_form_v2.mp3" length="37008017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Atiba de Souza, entrepreneur, marketing expert, and author of The Delegation Trap, to talk about what matters most in marketing in 2026 and beyond. Atiba explains how moments of truth...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Atiba de Souza, entrepreneur, marketing expert, and author of The Delegation Trap, to talk about what matters most in marketing in 2026 and beyond. Atiba explains how moments of truth in the buyer journey have changed, why human connection and community are winning in B2B, and why video is now central to search and engagement. The conversation also explores Atiba’s 30 year business journey, including launching a search engine before Google, the thinking behind turning doers into thinkers through better delegation, and the cultural and practical benefits of living and working in the Philippines.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Atiba and John discuss:</b><br /><b>00:45 – Atiba’s background and focus on modern marketing<br />03:37 – Moments of truth and the role of community in B2B<br />07:40 – The rise of video marketing and video search<br />14:33 – Atiba’s journey from search engines to video strategy<br />21:47 – The Delegation Trap and the CASE method<br />32:27 – Living and working in the Philippines</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>👉 Explore Atiba de Souza’s book, The Delegation Gap: <a href="https://thedelegationtrap.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thedelegationtrap.com</a><a href="https://motherbear.agency/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">/</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2194</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>b2bmarketing,b2bpodcast,builderspodcast,businesspodcast,buyerjourney,communitydriven,contentmarketing,digitalmarketing,entrepreneurpodcast,futureofsearch,growthmarketing,humancenteredmarketing,marketingpodcast,marketingstrategy,marketingtrends2026,modernmarketing,momentsoftruth,searchmarketing,videomarketing,videoseo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Have A Good 401(k) Plan? With 401(k) Forensic Consultant Paul Sippil</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-have-a-good-401-k-plan-with-401-k-forensic-consultant-paul-sippil--69564243</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Sippil, a registered investment advisor and 401(k) forensic consultant, to unpack how retirement plans really work, and why most employees and employers are paying more than they should. Paul explains what a 401(k) actually is, how fees quietly erode long-term savings, and why transparency in plan design and advisor compensation matters more than most people realize. The conversation also explores investment strategies beyond traditional index funds, best practices for early and mid-career investors, and Paul’s broader mission to bring transparency to complex systems.<br /><br />Paul and John discuss:<br />01:26 – What a 401(k) really is (and how it differs from an IRA)<br />05:43 – How to tell if you have a good or bad 401(k) plan<br />09:58 – Advisors, administrators, and where hidden fees come from<br />14:50 – Paul’s path to becoming a 401(k) forensic consultant<br />19:55 – Best practices for early-career investors<br />31:22 – Paul’s community dining initiative and food system transparency<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Explore Paul’s website: www.paulsippil.com<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69564243</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:01:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69564243/paul_sippil_long_form_v2.mp3" length="25450843" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Sippil, a registered investment advisor and 401(k) forensic consultant, to unpack how retirement plans really work, and why most employees and employers are paying more than they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Sippil, a registered investment advisor and 401(k) forensic consultant, to unpack how retirement plans really work, and why most employees and employers are paying more than they should. Paul explains what a 401(k) actually is, how fees quietly erode long-term savings, and why transparency in plan design and advisor compensation matters more than most people realize. The conversation also explores investment strategies beyond traditional index funds, best practices for early and mid-career investors, and Paul’s broader mission to bring transparency to complex systems.<br /><br />Paul and John discuss:<br />01:26 – What a 401(k) really is (and how it differs from an IRA)<br />05:43 – How to tell if you have a good or bad 401(k) plan<br />09:58 – Advisors, administrators, and where hidden fees come from<br />14:50 – Paul’s path to becoming a 401(k) forensic consultant<br />19:55 – Best practices for early-career investors<br />31:22 – Paul’s community dining initiative and food system transparency<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Explore Paul’s website: www.paulsippil.com<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2035</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>401k,advisors,builderspodcast,business,employees,employers,fees,fiduciary,finance,indexfunds,investing,ira,planning,podcast,portfolio,retirement,savings,smb,transparency,wealth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Uncertainty Advantage with Scott Stirrett, Founder of Venture for Canada</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-uncertainty-advantage-with-scott-stirrett-founder-of-venture-for-canada--69064550</link><description><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Scott Stirrett, founder of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful career in an era defined by rapid change. Scott breaks down why young professionals must learn to embrace uncertainty, take smart risks, and focus on developing adaptable, useful skills rather than chasing rigid career plans. He also opens up about his mental health journey, how travel builds adaptability, and why pursuing multiple ventures can be a strength, not a distraction.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>👉 Get Scott’s book The Uncertainty Advantage:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Uncertainty-Advantage-Launching-Career-Change/dp/1459753224" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.amazon.com/Uncertainty-Advantage-Launching-Career-Change/dp/1459753224</a>👉 Follow Scott’s Substack:<br /><a href="https://substack.com/@scottstirrett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://substack.com/@scottstirrett</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.🎧 </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a>📺 </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch more from the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69064550</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69064550/scott_stirrett_long_form_v1.mp3" length="22252313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Scott Stirrett, founder of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful career in an era defined by rapid...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Scott Stirrett, founder of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful career in an era defined by rapid change. Scott breaks down why young professionals must learn to embrace uncertainty, take smart risks, and focus on developing adaptable, useful skills rather than chasing rigid career plans. He also opens up about his mental health journey, how travel builds adaptability, and why pursuing multiple ventures can be a strength, not a distraction.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>👉 Get Scott’s book The Uncertainty Advantage:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Uncertainty-Advantage-Launching-Career-Change/dp/1459753224" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.amazon.com/Uncertainty-Advantage-Launching-Career-Change/dp/1459753224</a>👉 Follow Scott’s Substack:<br /><a href="https://substack.com/@scottstirrett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://substack.com/@scottstirrett</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.🎧 </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a>📺 </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch more from the builders podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1772</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adaptability,advice,building,career,careers,development,early,entrepreneurship,founder,future,growth,nonlinear,of,professional,risk,skill,startup,taking,uncertainty,work</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scaling Brands with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder of Mother Bear Agency</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scaling-brands-with-jason-weinberger-co-founder-of-mother-bear-agency--68836094</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder &amp; CRO of Mother Bear Agency, to talk about what it really takes to scale a brand in 2025. Jason breaks down why an integrated, holistic approach to marketing outperforms one-off tactics. He also shares his journey from copywriter to leading major campaigns, the lessons he’s carried into building Mother Bear, and how AI is transforming the way modern marketing teams operate. The conversation covers everything from performance creative to data-driven PR to the challenges marketers face in an era of platform changes and signal loss.<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Explore Mother Bear Agency: https://motherbear.agency/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page 📺<br /><br />Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68836094</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:19:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68836094/jason_weinberger_long_form_v2.mp3" length="20567948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder &amp;amp; CRO of Mother Bear Agency, to talk about what it really takes to scale a brand in 2025. Jason breaks down why an integrated, holistic approach to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder &amp; CRO of Mother Bear Agency, to talk about what it really takes to scale a brand in 2025. Jason breaks down why an integrated, holistic approach to marketing outperforms one-off tactics. He also shares his journey from copywriter to leading major campaigns, the lessons he’s carried into building Mother Bear, and how AI is transforming the way modern marketing teams operate. The conversation covers everything from performance creative to data-driven PR to the challenges marketers face in an era of platform changes and signal loss.<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />👉 Explore Mother Bear Agency: https://motherbear.agency/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page 📺<br /><br />Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1616</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2025 platform,a,agency jason,bear,brand integrated,building scaling,challenges creative,changes signal,creative data-driven,in,leadership mother,loss marketing,marketing,marketing holistic,marketing marketing,marketing performance,pr ai,strategy brand,strategy cross-functional,teams agency</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cybersecurity – Protecting your Business and Yourself with Paul Laudanski of Onapsis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cybersecurity-protecting-your-business-and-yourself-with-paul-laudanski-of-onapsis--68525936</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Laudanski, Director of Security Research at Onapsis and a leading cybersecurity expert, to explore the evolving world of digital security, from zero day vulnerabilities and ERP attacks to the growing impact of AI and offensive research. Paul shares insights from his extensive career, discussing how both businesses and individuals can strengthen their defenses, make smart cybersecurity investments, and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68525936</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:14:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68525936/paul_laudanski_long_form_v2.mp3" length="25520655" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Laudanski, Director of Security Research at Onapsis and a leading cybersecurity expert, to explore the evolving world of digital security, from zero day vulnerabilities and ERP...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Laudanski, Director of Security Research at Onapsis and a leading cybersecurity expert, to explore the evolving world of digital security, from zero day vulnerabilities and ERP attacks to the growing impact of AI and offensive research. Paul shares insights from his extensive career, discussing how both businesses and individuals can strengthen their defenses, make smart cybersecurity investments, and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2008</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ai,attacks,authentication,career,cybersecurity,day,erp,in,investment,multi-factor,offensive,personal,security,software,tips,vulnerabilities,zero</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Getting Your Career in Shape with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-your-career-in-shape-with-dr-candace-steele-flippin--68418099</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, author, researcher, and corporate leader, to talk about leadership, generational change, and the evolving workplace. Dr. Flippin shares her journey from studying art history to leading in marketing and communications, and how intentionality, networking, and adaptability have shaped her career. The conversation explores the challenges facing women and Gen Z professionals, from pay transparency and flexible work to building empathy across generations. Dr. Flippin also shares practical advice on leadership development, career advancement, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. <br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />Explore Dr. Candace Steele Flippin’s book, Get Your Career in SHAPE, to learn more about empowering career growth: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/shop/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68418099</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:34:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68418099/copy_of_dr_candace_steele_filippin_long_form_v1.mp3" length="28177769" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, author, researcher, and corporate leader, to talk about leadership, generational change, and the evolving workplace. Dr. Flippin shares her journey from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, author, researcher, and corporate leader, to talk about leadership, generational change, and the evolving workplace. Dr. Flippin shares her journey from studying art history to leading in marketing and communications, and how intentionality, networking, and adaptability have shaped her career. The conversation explores the challenges facing women and Gen Z professionals, from pay transparency and flexible work to building empathy across generations. Dr. Flippin also shares practical advice on leadership development, career advancement, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. <br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />Explore Dr. Candace Steele Flippin’s book, Get Your Career in SHAPE, to learn more about empowering career growth: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/shop/<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2348</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,career,communication,empathy,generational,genz,growth,insights,leadership,negotiation,women,workplace</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Digits CEO Jeff Seibert on Founder-Market Fit and Social Dilemma</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/digits-ceo-jeff-seibert-on-founder-market-fit-and-social-dilemma--68126842</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jeff Seibert, founder and CEO of Digits, to talk about building companies that last. Jeff shares how he helped scale Crashlytics to millions of users before joining Twitter, why he designed Digits as a fully remote company long before it was common, and how founder–market fit shapes lasting success. They also dive into his work producing The Social Dilemma and how those experiences influence his views on technology, accountability, and the future of innovation.<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />👉 Visit the Digits website: https://digits.com/<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68126842</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68126842/jeff_seibert_long_form_v1.mp3" length="15661433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jeff Seibert, founder and CEO of Digits, to talk about building companies that last. Jeff shares how he helped scale Crashlytics to millions of users before joining Twitter, why he...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jeff Seibert, founder and CEO of Digits, to talk about building companies that last. Jeff shares how he helped scale Crashlytics to millions of users before joining Twitter, why he designed Digits as a fully remote company long before it was common, and how founder–market fit shapes lasting success. They also dive into his work producing The Social Dilemma and how those experiences influence his views on technology, accountability, and the future of innovation.<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />👉 Visit the Digits website: https://digits.com/<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1305</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>thebuilderspodcast #johnbusby</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>D1 Training CEO Will Bartholomew on Athletics, Growth, and What Made Peyton Manning Special</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/d1-training-ceo-will-bartholomew-on-athletics-growth-and-what-made-peyton-manning-special--68040690</link><description><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Will Bartholomew, former D1 athlete and founder of D1 Training, to explore the journey from the playing field to building one of the fastest-growing training franchises in the country. Will shares lessons learned from competing alongside legends like Peyton Manning, the setbacks that shaped his path, and how the values of accountability, coaching, and character are at the heart of athletic and personal growth. The conversation highlights how D1 Training grew from its early focus on young athletes to serving adults nationwide, showing that the fundamentals of training and purpose-driven coaching are timeless.</b><br /><b></b><br /><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a></b><br /><b>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🏈 Visit the D1 Training website: <a href="https://www.d1training.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">D1 Training | Train Like an Athlete</a></b><br /><b><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: <a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a></b><br /><b><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68040690</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68040690/copy_of_will_bartholomew_long_form_v2_1.mp3" length="23890169" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Will Bartholomew, former D1 athlete and founder of D1 Training, to explore the journey from the playing field to building one of the fastest-growing training franchises in the country....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Will Bartholomew, former D1 athlete and founder of D1 Training, to explore the journey from the playing field to building one of the fastest-growing training franchises in the country. Will shares lessons learned from competing alongside legends like Peyton Manning, the setbacks that shaped his path, and how the values of accountability, coaching, and character are at the heart of athletic and personal growth. The conversation highlights how D1 Training grew from its early focus on young athletes to serving adults nationwide, showing that the fundamentals of training and purpose-driven coaching are timeless.</b><br /><b></b><br /><br /><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀</b><br /><b><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a></b><br /><b>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🏈 Visit the D1 Training website: <a href="https://www.d1training.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">D1 Training | Train Like an Athlete</a></b><br /><b><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: <a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a></b><br /><b><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1991</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Work is Good with Moe Carrick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-work-is-good-with-moe-carrick--67516875</link><description><![CDATA[When work energizes us, everything else in life improves - our mood, our relationships, and even our impact at home. On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby meets with Moe Carrick to uncover how “people-first” doesn’t have to mean ignoring business realities, how meetings can shift from draining to energizing, and how purpose shows up even in everyday roles. They also cover HR’s role in shaping culture, the dangers of lip service values, and how leaders can make alignment real.<br /><br />In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /><br /><ul><li>Why the best workplaces help us bring our full selves to work</li><li>What it truly means for work to be “good” for both people and organizations</li><li>How to redesign meetings to be purposeful and engaging</li><li>Why connection, not communication, is often the real problem</li><li>The difference between “people-first” lip service and genuine practice</li><li>Why purpose matters — even in roles that may not seem world-changing</li></ul>Purchase a copy of Moe’s book: https://amzn.to/45A1gR5<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🚀 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67516875</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:49:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67516875/copy_of_moe_carrick_long_form_v2.mp3" length="22855865" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When work energizes us, everything else in life improves - our mood, our relationships, and even our impact at home. On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby meets with Moe Carrick to uncover how “people-first” doesn’t have to mean ignoring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When work energizes us, everything else in life improves - our mood, our relationships, and even our impact at home. On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby meets with Moe Carrick to uncover how “people-first” doesn’t have to mean ignoring business realities, how meetings can shift from draining to energizing, and how purpose shows up even in everyday roles. They also cover HR’s role in shaping culture, the dangers of lip service values, and how leaders can make alignment real.<br /><br />In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /><br /><ul><li>Why the best workplaces help us bring our full selves to work</li><li>What it truly means for work to be “good” for both people and organizations</li><li>How to redesign meetings to be purposeful and engaging</li><li>Why connection, not communication, is often the real problem</li><li>The difference between “people-first” lip service and genuine practice</li><li>Why purpose matters — even in roles that may not seem world-changing</li></ul>Purchase a copy of Moe’s book: https://amzn.to/45A1gR5<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🚀 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page<br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1820</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>With Business.com’s Chad Brooks on BDC+ and new research</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-business-com-s-chad-brooks-on-bdc-and-new-research--67342511</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast, host John Busby talks with Chad Brooks, Editor in Chief at business.com, about brand-new research uncovering a surprising productivity crisis among small business owners.<br /><br />Chad shares insights from surveying 550 leaders, revealing where time really goes, and why so few hours are spent on the growth that owners say matters most. He also introduces business.com+, a free program aimed at helping small businesses cut through marketing hype, choose the right tools, and reclaim valuable time.<br />In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why small business owners spend just 4 hours a week on growth activities, <i>despite saying it’s a top priority<br /></i></li><li>The hidden productivity drains stealing hours every week (hint: email is just the beginning)</li><li>How opportunity cost and burnout are linked to day-to-day “firefighting”</li><li>Why delegation is so hard — and how to get comfortable letting go</li><li>What business.com+ offers to help leaders make better decisions, faster</li></ul><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you.<br /><br />Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67342511</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:05:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67342511/copy_of_chad_brooks_long_form_v1.mp3" length="12314886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the builders podcast, host John Busby talks with Chad Brooks, Editor in Chief at business.com, about brand-new research uncovering a surprising productivity crisis among small business owners.

Chad shares insights from surveying...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast, host John Busby talks with Chad Brooks, Editor in Chief at business.com, about brand-new research uncovering a surprising productivity crisis among small business owners.<br /><br />Chad shares insights from surveying 550 leaders, revealing where time really goes, and why so few hours are spent on the growth that owners say matters most. He also introduces business.com+, a free program aimed at helping small businesses cut through marketing hype, choose the right tools, and reclaim valuable time.<br />In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why small business owners spend just 4 hours a week on growth activities, <i>despite saying it’s a top priority<br /></i></li><li>The hidden productivity drains stealing hours every week (hint: email is just the beginning)</li><li>How opportunity cost and burnout are linked to day-to-day “firefighting”</li><li>Why delegation is so hard — and how to get comfortable letting go</li><li>What business.com+ offers to help leaders make better decisions, faster</li></ul><b>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you.<br /><br />Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>VistaPrint EVP Emily Whittaker on Leadership, Innovation and Why Small Business Owners are Happy!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vistaprint-evp-emily-whittaker-on-leadership-innovation-and-why-small-business-owners-are-happy--67238958</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Emily Whittaker — EVP of North America at VistaPrint. Emily shares what she’s learned in 15 years at the company, including how to foster innovation inside a now 25-year-old brand, the mindset behind today’s small business owners, and why she believes we’re all at “Day Zero” when it comes to AI.<br /><br /><b>In this episode, you’ll learn:</b><br /><ul><li>Why 81% of small business owners say they’re happier working for themselves</li></ul><br /><ul><li>What small businesses are doing with AI — and where they still want a human touch</li></ul><br /><ul><li>How VistaPrint stays innovative by “making big feel small”</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Why “acting like an owner” is more than a motto — it’s a leadership unlock</li></ul><br /><ul><li>How to scale personalized marketing when time is tight and trust is everything</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Why your business card isn’t the first step anymore — and what is</li></ul><br /><ul><li>What it takes to go from imposter syndrome to leading the largest region at a global company</li></ul><br />Thanks for listening — and if you loved this episode, send it to someone who’s building their own thing and needs a nudge to dream bigger. 🚀<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67238958</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67238958/emily_whittaker_long_form_v3.mp3" length="24247433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Emily Whittaker — EVP of North America at VistaPrint. Emily shares what she’s learned in 15 years at the company, including how to foster innovation inside a now 25-year-old brand,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Emily Whittaker — EVP of North America at VistaPrint. Emily shares what she’s learned in 15 years at the company, including how to foster innovation inside a now 25-year-old brand, the mindset behind today’s small business owners, and why she believes we’re all at “Day Zero” when it comes to AI.<br /><br /><b>In this episode, you’ll learn:</b><br /><ul><li>Why 81% of small business owners say they’re happier working for themselves</li></ul><br /><ul><li>What small businesses are doing with AI — and where they still want a human touch</li></ul><br /><ul><li>How VistaPrint stays innovative by “making big feel small”</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Why “acting like an owner” is more than a motto — it’s a leadership unlock</li></ul><br /><ul><li>How to scale personalized marketing when time is tight and trust is everything</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Why your business card isn’t the first step anymore — and what is</li></ul><br /><ul><li>What it takes to go from imposter syndrome to leading the largest region at a global company</li></ul><br />Thanks for listening — and if you loved this episode, send it to someone who’s building their own thing and needs a nudge to dream bigger. 🚀<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2021</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leading Through Change with Executive Coach and Fmr Agency Exec Toni L Clem</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-through-change-with-executive-coach-and-fmr-agency-exec-toni-l-clem--67171400</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Toni Clem-  former President &amp; COO of Ovare Group and now an executive coach to top leaders. Toni shares candid insights on leadership, growth, and navigating turning points in your career.<br /><br /><br />In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>How to lead when the path forward isn’t clear — and everyone’s watching<br /><br /><br /></li><li>Why the best leaders focus on changing themselves before trying to change others<br /><br /><br /></li><li>What executives did before coaching became mainstream — and what’s changed since<br /><br /><br /></li><li>Whether it’s better to build multiple specialized brands or scale under one unified name<br /><br /><br /></li><li>How growing a national agency outside of major markets can become a strategic advantage<br /><br /><br /></li><li>What really happens when you boldly ask for more — and actually get it<br /><br /><br /></li><li>How to bridge the gap between being great at your craft and ready to lead the entire company<br /></li></ul>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://bit.ly/business" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business</a><br />#investing #bootstrapping #entrepreneurship #hrtech<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. 🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67171400</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67171400/toni_l_clem_long_form_v1.mp3" length="20975033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Toni Clem-  former President &amp;amp; COO of Ovare Group and now an executive coach to top leaders. Toni shares candid insights on leadership, growth, and navigating turning points in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Toni Clem-  former President &amp; COO of Ovare Group and now an executive coach to top leaders. Toni shares candid insights on leadership, growth, and navigating turning points in your career.<br /><br /><br />In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>How to lead when the path forward isn’t clear — and everyone’s watching<br /><br /><br /></li><li>Why the best leaders focus on changing themselves before trying to change others<br /><br /><br /></li><li>What executives did before coaching became mainstream — and what’s changed since<br /><br /><br /></li><li>Whether it’s better to build multiple specialized brands or scale under one unified name<br /><br /><br /></li><li>How growing a national agency outside of major markets can become a strategic advantage<br /><br /><br /></li><li>What really happens when you boldly ask for more — and actually get it<br /><br /><br /></li><li>How to bridge the gap between being great at your craft and ready to lead the entire company<br /></li></ul>Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://bit.ly/business" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business</a><br />#investing #bootstrapping #entrepreneurship #hrtech<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. 🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1748</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How and Why To Invest - with Investor and Entrepreneur Phil Strazzulla</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-and-why-to-invest-with-investor-and-entrepreneur-phil-strazzulla--67079907</link><description><![CDATA[His work stands where elite investors and successful entrepreneurs meet. Phil Strazzulla himself is both of these, and in this episode of The Builders Podcast, he joins host John Busby to share hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of investing, pouring sweat equity in startups, and quietly building a category-leading HR software review platform.<br />Phil and John discuss:<br /><ul><li>Phil’s personal investing philosophy rooted in margin of safety<br /></li><li>Why the “weirder” the deal, the better the opportunity<br /></li><li>A major investment failure — and what it taught Phil about leadership<br /></li><li>The unconventional path that led Phil to start Select Software Reviews<br /></li><li>How Phil is hedging against AI’s impact on search with word-of-mouth and trust<br /></li><li>Why listening to your users is the only real growth strategy<br /></li></ul>This episode is packed with stories, insights, and practical wisdom for founders, operators, and aspiring investors alike.<br /><br /><br />🎧 Don’t forget to follow The Builders Podcast and Centerfield for more real-world conversations with people building what’s next.<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://bit.ly/business" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business</a><br />#investing #bootstrapping #entrepreneurship #hrtech<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67079907</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:55:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67079907/copy_of_phil_strazzulla_long_form_v1.mp3" length="28007341" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>His work stands where elite investors and successful entrepreneurs meet. Phil Strazzulla himself is both of these, and in this episode of The Builders Podcast, he joins host John Busby to share hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of investing, pouring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[His work stands where elite investors and successful entrepreneurs meet. Phil Strazzulla himself is both of these, and in this episode of The Builders Podcast, he joins host John Busby to share hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of investing, pouring sweat equity in startups, and quietly building a category-leading HR software review platform.<br />Phil and John discuss:<br /><ul><li>Phil’s personal investing philosophy rooted in margin of safety<br /></li><li>Why the “weirder” the deal, the better the opportunity<br /></li><li>A major investment failure — and what it taught Phil about leadership<br /></li><li>The unconventional path that led Phil to start Select Software Reviews<br /></li><li>How Phil is hedging against AI’s impact on search with word-of-mouth and trust<br /></li><li>Why listening to your users is the only real growth strategy<br /></li></ul>This episode is packed with stories, insights, and practical wisdom for founders, operators, and aspiring investors alike.<br /><br /><br />🎧 Don’t forget to follow The Builders Podcast and Centerfield for more real-world conversations with people building what’s next.<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://bit.ly/business" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business</a><br />#investing #bootstrapping #entrepreneurship #hrtech<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1694</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reinventing the Leader with Walmart Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and Leadership Coach Carlos Marin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reinventing-the-leader-with-walmart-regional-ceo-gui-loureiro-and-leadership-coach-carlos-marin--66984316</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s leaders face constant change, cultural complexity, and the demand to do more with less… yet many fail to adapt because they don’t reinvent themselves. In this episode of the builders podcast, Walmart’s Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and executive leadership coach Carlos Marin join John Busby to share the real frameworks, habits, and coaching insights that help executives navigate complexity, build trust, and deliver results at scale.These are powerhouse leaders. Gui leads Walmart’s operations across Mexico, Canada, Chile, and Central America, managing massive complexity. Carlos works with global executives to develop the mindsets and habits that stick. Together, they break down what it takes to lead intentionally in a world that demands constant change.Gui and Carlos break down:<br /><ul><li>How to intentionally reinvent yourself as a leader<br /><br /></li><li>Leading Walmart’s diverse regions through complexity and change<br /><br /></li><li>Building trust and alignment in massive organizations<br /><br /></li><li>The power of coaching to sustain leadership change<br /><br /></li><li>Practical frameworks from their new book, Reinventing the Leader<br /><br /></li><li>Why leadership reinvention is essential in today’s business climate<br /><br /></li></ul><b>This conversation is essential listening for executives, managers, and anyone looking to lead with purpose in an ever-changing world.🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br /><br />📘 Buy Reinventing the Leader: <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gui-Loureiro-Reinventing-the-Leader-How-to-Change-Yourself-to-Change-Your-Company-Hardcover-9781637746806/13650753417" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gui-Loureiro-Reinventing-the-Leader-How-to-Change-Yourself-to-Change-Your-Company-Hardcover-9781637746806/13650753417</a> <br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a>📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66984316</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:37:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66984316/copy_of_gui_loureiro_carlos_marin_long_form_v3.mp3" length="23215698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s leaders face constant change, cultural complexity, and the demand to do more with less… yet many fail to adapt because they don’t reinvent themselves. In this episode of the builders podcast, Walmart’s Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and executive...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s leaders face constant change, cultural complexity, and the demand to do more with less… yet many fail to adapt because they don’t reinvent themselves. In this episode of the builders podcast, Walmart’s Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and executive leadership coach Carlos Marin join John Busby to share the real frameworks, habits, and coaching insights that help executives navigate complexity, build trust, and deliver results at scale.These are powerhouse leaders. Gui leads Walmart’s operations across Mexico, Canada, Chile, and Central America, managing massive complexity. Carlos works with global executives to develop the mindsets and habits that stick. Together, they break down what it takes to lead intentionally in a world that demands constant change.Gui and Carlos break down:<br /><ul><li>How to intentionally reinvent yourself as a leader<br /><br /></li><li>Leading Walmart’s diverse regions through complexity and change<br /><br /></li><li>Building trust and alignment in massive organizations<br /><br /></li><li>The power of coaching to sustain leadership change<br /><br /></li><li>Practical frameworks from their new book, Reinventing the Leader<br /><br /></li><li>Why leadership reinvention is essential in today’s business climate<br /><br /></li></ul><b>This conversation is essential listening for executives, managers, and anyone looking to lead with purpose in an ever-changing world.🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br /><br />📘 Buy Reinventing the Leader: <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gui-Loureiro-Reinventing-the-Leader-How-to-Change-Yourself-to-Change-Your-Company-Hardcover-9781637746806/13650753417" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gui-Loureiro-Reinventing-the-Leader-How-to-Change-Yourself-to-Change-Your-Company-Hardcover-9781637746806/13650753417</a> <br /><br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a>📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/businessdotcomvideo<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1842</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Running a Global, Mission-Driven Brand with Indeed.com Global VP Jennifer Warren</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-a-global-mission-driven-brand-with-indeed-com-global-vp-jennifer-warren--66898084</link><description><![CDATA[<b>How do you build a global brand that’s purpose-driven—and adapt through massive change? In this episode of the builders podcast, Indeed’s Global VP of Brand Marketing and Creative, Jennifer Warren, joins John Busby to share how she helps lead the world’s #1 job site through technological shifts, changing economic cycles, and a rapidly evolving labor market.<br /><br />Jennifer breaks down:</b><ul><li>How Indeed is investing in AI for job seekers and employers<br /><br /></li><li>What makes purpose-driven brands resilient to change<br /><br /></li><li>Lessons from leading large, global creative teams<br /><br /></li><li>How to maintain brand trust at scale<br /><br /></li><li>Her advice for marketers navigating today’s uncertainty<br /><br /></li></ul><b>This conversation is a roadmap for marketing leaders, brand builders, and executives working in dynamic, competitive industries. It’s candid, strategic, and full of real-world insights.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br />💼 Explore Indeed:<br />👉<a href="https://www.indeed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.indeed.com/</a></b><br /><b>👩‍💼 Connect with Jen Warren on LinkedIn:<br /></b><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferstilleywarren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">👉 Jen Warren | LinkedIn</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">/ businessdotcomvideo</a><br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a></b><b><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66898084</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:01:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66898084/copy_of_jennifer_warren_long_form_v1.mp3" length="20051155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you build a global brand that’s purpose-driven—and adapt through massive change? In this episode of the builders podcast, Indeed’s Global VP of Brand Marketing and Creative, Jennifer Warren, joins John Busby to share how she helps lead the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>How do you build a global brand that’s purpose-driven—and adapt through massive change? In this episode of the builders podcast, Indeed’s Global VP of Brand Marketing and Creative, Jennifer Warren, joins John Busby to share how she helps lead the world’s #1 job site through technological shifts, changing economic cycles, and a rapidly evolving labor market.<br /><br />Jennifer breaks down:</b><ul><li>How Indeed is investing in AI for job seekers and employers<br /><br /></li><li>What makes purpose-driven brands resilient to change<br /><br /></li><li>Lessons from leading large, global creative teams<br /><br /></li><li>How to maintain brand trust at scale<br /><br /></li><li>Her advice for marketers navigating today’s uncertainty<br /><br /></li></ul><b>This conversation is a roadmap for marketing leaders, brand builders, and executives working in dynamic, competitive industries. It’s candid, strategic, and full of real-world insights.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /><br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a><br /><br />💼 Explore Indeed:<br />👉<a href="https://www.indeed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.indeed.com/</a></b><br /><b>👩‍💼 Connect with Jen Warren on LinkedIn:<br /></b><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferstilleywarren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">👉 Jen Warren | LinkedIn</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">/ businessdotcomvideo</a><br /><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a></b><b><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1563</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building a fitness brand and working with Jen Aniston! With Pvolve President Julie Cartwright</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-fitness-brand-and-working-with-jen-aniston-with-pvolve-president-julie-cartwright--66831915</link><description><![CDATA[<b>How do you build a wellness brand that’s personal, scalable—and clinically backed?In this episode of the builders podcast, Pvolve President Julie Cartwright joins John Busby to share how she helped transform a personal pain story into a global brand known for functional movement, patented equipment, and a hybrid membership model.Julie breaks down:</b><ul><li>Why functional movement is disrupting fitness—and how it’s clinically proven<br /><br /></li><li>How to blend digital and physical channels into one customer journey<br /><br /></li><li>The challenges of scaling a franchise while building brand trust<br /><br /></li><li>How Pvolve partnered with Jennifer Aniston—and what that really means<br /><br /></li><li>Her advice for mid-career women wanting to step into executive roles<br /><br /></li></ul><b>This conversation is a roadmap for founders, marketers, and leaders navigating growth in competitive categories. It’s candid, strategic, and packed with real-world lessons.🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. 🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a> 💼 Explore Pvolve:<br />👉<a href="https://www.pvolve.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.pvolve.com/<br /></a> 👩‍💼 Connect with Julie Cartwright on LinkedIn:<br />👉<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-cartwright/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Julie Cartwright | LinkedIn<br /></a> 🔗 Resources Mentioned:</b><ul><li>Tally Health<br /><br /></li><li>Hyperice Normatec<br /><br /></li><li>Chief (executive network for women)<br /><br /></li></ul><b>📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/ businessdotcomvideo https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br />🚀 Sign up here: https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66831915</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:15:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66831915/copy_of_julie_cartwright_long_form_v1.mp3" length="25224713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you build a wellness brand that’s personal, scalable—and clinically backed?In this episode of the builders podcast, Pvolve President Julie Cartwright joins John Busby to share how she helped transform a personal pain story into a global brand...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>How do you build a wellness brand that’s personal, scalable—and clinically backed?In this episode of the builders podcast, Pvolve President Julie Cartwright joins John Busby to share how she helped transform a personal pain story into a global brand known for functional movement, patented equipment, and a hybrid membership model.Julie breaks down:</b><ul><li>Why functional movement is disrupting fitness—and how it’s clinically proven<br /><br /></li><li>How to blend digital and physical channels into one customer journey<br /><br /></li><li>The challenges of scaling a franchise while building brand trust<br /><br /></li><li>How Pvolve partnered with Jennifer Aniston—and what that really means<br /><br /></li><li>Her advice for mid-career women wanting to step into executive roles<br /><br /></li></ul><b>This conversation is a roadmap for founders, marketers, and leaders navigating growth in competitive categories. It’s candid, strategic, and packed with real-world lessons.🚀 Join business.com+:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a> Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. 🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://bit.ly/business-com-plus<br /></a> 💼 Explore Pvolve:<br />👉<a href="https://www.pvolve.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.pvolve.com/<br /></a> 👩‍💼 Connect with Julie Cartwright on LinkedIn:<br />👉<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-cartwright/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Julie Cartwright | LinkedIn<br /></a> 🔗 Resources Mentioned:</b><ul><li>Tally Health<br /><br /></li><li>Hyperice Normatec<br /><br /></li><li>Chief (executive network for women)<br /><br /></li></ul><b>📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<br />/ businessdotcomvideo https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch<br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.<br />🚀 Sign up here: https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1577</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Growth, leadership and navigating your career with Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/growth-leadership-and-navigating-your-career-with-comcast-business-svp-tracy-pitcher--66717066</link><description><![CDATA[How do you build trust as a small business and a global brand—at the same time?In this episode of the builders podcast, Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher joins John Busby to share how one of the world's most recognizable companies shows up locally while scaling across 102 countries and serving over 2.6 million customers.From powering major sports stadiums with 250 miles of fiber to helping solopreneurs work faster and safer, Tracy breaks down:<ul><li>The surprising parallels between B2B and B2C marketing<br /><br /></li><li>Why personalized outreach is the new power play<br /><br /></li><li>How enterprise sales really happen—and why leaderboard status matters<br /><br /></li><li>What she’s learned over 26 years of leadership, including her “big but” philosophy<br /><br /></li></ul>This conversation is a blueprint for leaders, marketers, and career climbers alike. It’s candid, strategic, and packed with real-world insights.<b><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21XeWRGNXRyMG1JMFQyb2lkMjZfS0xab1hFd3xBQ3Jtc0ttY1pENnprS0FmT3BmSVBVbHJoUDZod1UzRjA0R3VtNUNsVzhzU1ZLdi1NRUtKT0RFS0tBc3ZjU0tvZXdmRlBxMFducEZFblhzX3dqZXFWdlpwR01FUXcwZUlfeUx4d3J3V0htbElOTzh5bWZoY2owcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a></b><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> <br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.  🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFDWHFCdWFTUkVoUG9KMGNYOVFuSi1xNkYtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGtiMy1kVkFNT2VLUlUtenJGVktldHdMbDNKTkJuSXNsWHJOYWRHckY0VERoQmRFaUpBdDd3ZVVmY3ZGNnN6SlBVNnpZZHB3a2pSSWF5SklIeEpxOEd0aGwzNWx3U3pZdGY3aVd0SHdvTm1uakE5SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> <br /><b><br />💼 Explore Comcast Business:<br />👉<a href="https://business.comcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> business.comcast.com</a>🎁 Learn about the Comcast Business Small Business Bonus:<br />👉<a href="https://business.comcast.com/business-choice?CMP=KNC-MICROSOFT&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=SMB_General_Top_BR_P_Central&amp;utm_term=comcast%20business-43700020275260443-VQ16-c-VQ6--VQ15-&amp;kw=comcast%20business&amp;ad=&amp;c=SMB_General_Top_BR_P_Central&amp;VQ16-c-VQ6--p&amp;ds_kid=43700020275260443&amp;gclid=534910246ced1a77eda27809be05d5f6&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;msclkid=534910246ced1a77eda27809be05d5f6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Small Business Bonus Program</a>👩‍💼 Connect with Tracy Pitcher on LinkedIn:<br />👉<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-pitcher-6baa645/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Tracy Pitcher | LinkedIn</a><br /><br /><br />🔗 Resources Mentioned:<br />Comcast Rise <br />Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">    / businessdotcomvideo  </a></b><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a> <b><br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. <br /><br />🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFDWHFCdWFTUkVoUG9KMGNYOVFuSi1xNkYtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGtiMy1kVkFNT2VLUlUtenJGVktldHdMbDNKTkJuSXNsWHJOYWRHckY0VERoQmRFaUpBdDd3ZVVmY3ZGNnN6SlBVNnpZZHB3a2pSSWF5SklIeEpxOEd0aGwzNWx3U3pZdGY3aVd0SHdvTm1uakE5SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a> </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66717066</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66717066/copy_of_tracy_pitcher_long_form_v2.mp3" length="21062316" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you build trust as a small business and a global brand—at the same time?In this episode of the builders podcast, Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher joins John Busby to share how one of the world's most recognizable companies shows up locally...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you build trust as a small business and a global brand—at the same time?In this episode of the builders podcast, Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher joins John Busby to share how one of the world's most recognizable companies shows up locally while scaling across 102 countries and serving over 2.6 million customers.From powering major sports stadiums with 250 miles of fiber to helping solopreneurs work faster and safer, Tracy breaks down:<ul><li>The surprising parallels between B2B and B2C marketing<br /><br /></li><li>Why personalized outreach is the new power play<br /><br /></li><li>How enterprise sales really happen—and why leaderboard status matters<br /><br /></li><li>What she’s learned over 26 years of leadership, including her “big but” philosophy<br /><br /></li></ul>This conversation is a blueprint for leaders, marketers, and career climbers alike. It’s candid, strategic, and packed with real-world insights.<b><br /><br />🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21XeWRGNXRyMG1JMFQyb2lkMjZfS0xab1hFd3xBQ3Jtc0ttY1pENnprS0FmT3BmSVBVbHJoUDZod1UzRjA0R3VtNUNsVzhzU1ZLdi1NRUtKT0RFS0tBc3ZjU0tvZXdmRlBxMFducEZFblhzX3dqZXFWdlpwR01FUXcwZUlfeUx4d3J3V0htbElOTzh5bWZoY2owcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a></b><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> <br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.  🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFDWHFCdWFTUkVoUG9KMGNYOVFuSi1xNkYtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGtiMy1kVkFNT2VLUlUtenJGVktldHdMbDNKTkJuSXNsWHJOYWRHckY0VERoQmRFaUpBdDd3ZVVmY3ZGNnN6SlBVNnpZZHB3a2pSSWF5SklIeEpxOEd0aGwzNWx3U3pZdGY3aVd0SHdvTm1uakE5SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> <br /><b><br />💼 Explore Comcast Business:<br />👉<a href="https://business.comcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> business.comcast.com</a>🎁 Learn about the Comcast Business Small Business Bonus:<br />👉<a href="https://business.comcast.com/business-choice?CMP=KNC-MICROSOFT&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=SMB_General_Top_BR_P_Central&amp;utm_term=comcast%20business-43700020275260443-VQ16-c-VQ6--VQ15-&amp;kw=comcast%20business&amp;ad=&amp;c=SMB_General_Top_BR_P_Central&amp;VQ16-c-VQ6--p&amp;ds_kid=43700020275260443&amp;gclid=534910246ced1a77eda27809be05d5f6&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;msclkid=534910246ced1a77eda27809be05d5f6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Small Business Bonus Program</a>👩‍💼 Connect with Tracy Pitcher on LinkedIn:<br />👉<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-pitcher-6baa645/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Tracy Pitcher | LinkedIn</a><br /><br /><br />🔗 Resources Mentioned:<br />Comcast Rise <br />Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin<br /><br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">    / businessdotcomvideo  </a></b><a href="https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/business-plus/?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch%3Futm_medium%3Daudio&amp;utm_campaign=BDCPlusLaunch</a> <b><br /><br />Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1662</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A+ Entrepreneur Advice from the Poop Scoop Millionaire</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-entrepreneur-advice-from-the-poop-scoop-millionaire--66589530</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In this episode of builders, John Busby introduces William Milliken, a serial entrepreneur who turned a humble service (picking up dog poop) into a booming multi-million dollar business. William shares how he spotted the opportunity, scaled quickly, and built an incredibly loyal customer base with smart automation, branding, and community building. <br />Gritty startup wisdom and surprising insights on market creation inside.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21XeWRGNXRyMG1JMFQyb2lkMjZfS0xab1hFd3xBQ3Jtc0ttY1pENnprS0FmT3BmSVBVbHJoUDZod1UzRjA0R3VtNUNsVzhzU1ZLdi1NRUtKT0RFS0tBc3ZjU0tvZXdmRlBxMFducEZFblhzX3dqZXFWdlpwR01FUXcwZUlfeUx4d3J3V0htbElOTzh5bWZoY2owcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> </b><br /><b>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.  </b><br /><b>🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFDWHFCdWFTUkVoUG9KMGNYOVFuSi1xNkYtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGtiMy1kVkFNT2VLUlUtenJGVktldHdMbDNKTkJuSXNsWHJOYWRHckY0VERoQmRFaUpBdDd3ZVVmY3ZGNnN6SlBVNnpZZHB3a2pSSWF5SklIeEpxOEd0aGwzNWx3U3pZdGY3aVd0SHdvTm1uakE5SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> </b><br /><b><br />💼 Learn more about Swoop Scoop:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZXLTdEaktaRmdYVlZ2a29KaWRtMVFoOGtqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttblVTM0E3aXl2anZabTdDS3lVSGY3dWV0cXA1VFZOeFRxV2lYSDl2MDBGdFJPTFhqcEZ4b29VWlJMSUdubm1VSkkwRDRZNktZeEljTzc0SkVTYjRWYUhnLXRRYVFkR19nZVU5TFU0ZXlnQ2Vkc21xVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fpoop-scoop-millionaire%2Fabout&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>  <a href="https://www.skool.com/poop-scoop-mill%E2%80%A6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.skool.com/poop-scoop-mill…</a> </b><br /><b><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66589530</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:07:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66589530/copy_of_william_milliken_long_form_v2.mp3" length="16399289" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of builders, John Busby introduces William Milliken, a serial entrepreneur who turned a humble service (picking up dog poop) into a booming multi-million dollar business. William shares how he spotted the opportunity, scaled quickly,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In this episode of builders, John Busby introduces William Milliken, a serial entrepreneur who turned a humble service (picking up dog poop) into a booming multi-million dollar business. William shares how he spotted the opportunity, scaled quickly, and built an incredibly loyal customer base with smart automation, branding, and community building. <br />Gritty startup wisdom and surprising insights on market creation inside.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🚀 Join business.com+: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21XeWRGNXRyMG1JMFQyb2lkMjZfS0xab1hFd3xBQ3Jtc0ttY1pENnprS0FmT3BmSVBVbHJoUDZod1UzRjA0R3VtNUNsVzhzU1ZLdi1NRUtKT0RFS0tBc3ZjU0tvZXdmRlBxMFducEZFblhzX3dqZXFWdlpwR01FUXcwZUlfeUx4d3J3V0htbElOTzh5bWZoY2owcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> </b><br /><b>Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.  </b><br /><b>🚀 Sign up here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFDWHFCdWFTUkVoUG9KMGNYOVFuSi1xNkYtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGtiMy1kVkFNT2VLUlUtenJGVktldHdMbDNKTkJuSXNsWHJOYWRHckY0VERoQmRFaUpBdDd3ZVVmY3ZGNnN6SlBVNnpZZHB3a2pSSWF5SklIeEpxOEd0aGwzNWx3U3pZdGY3aVd0SHdvTm1uakE5SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3SPea89&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bit.ly/business-com-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/business-com-plus</a> </b><br /><b><br />💼 Learn more about Swoop Scoop:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZXLTdEaktaRmdYVlZ2a29KaWRtMVFoOGtqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttblVTM0E3aXl2anZabTdDS3lVSGY3dWV0cXA1VFZOeFRxV2lYSDl2MDBGdFJPTFhqcEZ4b29VWlJMSUdubm1VSkkwRDRZNktZeEljTzc0SkVTYjRWYUhnLXRRYVFkR19nZVU5TFU0ZXlnQ2Vkc21xVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fpoop-scoop-millionaire%2Fabout&amp;v=7a3F3dmtyMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>  <a href="https://www.skool.com/poop-scoop-mill%E2%80%A6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.skool.com/poop-scoop-mill…</a> </b><br /><b><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1367</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building a National Luxury Dog Resort Brand with Jason Parker of K9 Resorts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-national-luxury-dog-resort-brand-with-jason-parker-of-k9-resorts--66472425</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast, John sits down with Jason D. Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of K9 Resorts, a fast-growing luxury dog daycare and boarding franchise that’s redefining pet care across America. For them, luxury means cage-free boarding, orthopedic beds, DogTV, and more. Jason shares how he and his brother started the business as teenagers and scaled it into a national brand - celebrating its 20th anniversary. Whether you're a dog lover, entrepreneur, or franchise owner, this conversation is full of insight on scaling with integrity and building a business people (and pets!) love.<br /><br />🔗 Resources &amp; Links: <br />Learn more about K9 Resorts: https://www.k9resorts.com/ <br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page <br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66472425</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66472425/copy_of_jason_parker_long_form_v3_no_ad.mp3" length="16104233" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the builders podcast, John sits down with Jason D. Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of K9 Resorts, a fast-growing luxury dog daycare and boarding franchise that’s redefining pet care across America. For them, luxury means cage-free...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the builders podcast, John sits down with Jason D. Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of K9 Resorts, a fast-growing luxury dog daycare and boarding franchise that’s redefining pet care across America. For them, luxury means cage-free boarding, orthopedic beds, DogTV, and more. Jason shares how he and his brother started the business as teenagers and scaled it into a national brand - celebrating its 20th anniversary. Whether you're a dog lover, entrepreneur, or franchise owner, this conversation is full of insight on scaling with integrity and building a business people (and pets!) love.<br /><br />🔗 Resources &amp; Links: <br />Learn more about K9 Resorts: https://www.k9resorts.com/ <br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders Podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page <br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1342</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scaling Your Service Business: How to Work Fewer Hours and Grow Revenue with Ruth Mannschreck, DDS</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scaling-your-service-business-how-to-work-fewer-hours-and-grow-revenue-with-ruth-mannschreck-dds--66380131</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, DDS, knows what it means to build a thriving service business while balancing life’s curveballs. In this episode, Ruth shares how she scaled her dental practice by condensing five days of production into just two and a half days per week—without sacrificing growth. She talks about the power of rethinking systems, putting the customer experience first, and aligning teams around their strengths. Plus, Ruth offers practical advice for business owners preparing to sell: how to build a business that runs without you, what makes a practice irresistible to buyers, and why transparency with your team is key to a smooth transition. If you’re in any service industry—from dentistry to plumbing—this conversation is packed with actionable strategies. <br /><br />🔗 Resources &amp; Links: <br />Prepitnow — <a href="https://prepitnow.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://prepitnow.com</a> <br />Work Fewer Hours — <a href="https://workfewerhours.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://workfewerhours.com</a> <br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66380131</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66380131/copy_of_ruth_mannschreck_long_form_v2.mp3" length="19305785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, DDS, knows what it means to build a thriving service business while balancing life’s curveballs. In this episode, Ruth shares how she scaled her dental practice by condensing five days of production into just two and a half days...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, DDS, knows what it means to build a thriving service business while balancing life’s curveballs. In this episode, Ruth shares how she scaled her dental practice by condensing five days of production into just two and a half days per week—without sacrificing growth. She talks about the power of rethinking systems, putting the customer experience first, and aligning teams around their strengths. Plus, Ruth offers practical advice for business owners preparing to sell: how to build a business that runs without you, what makes a practice irresistible to buyers, and why transparency with your team is key to a smooth transition. If you’re in any service industry—from dentistry to plumbing—this conversation is packed with actionable strategies. <br /><br />🔗 Resources &amp; Links: <br />Prepitnow — <a href="https://prepitnow.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://prepitnow.com</a> <br />Work Fewer Hours — <a href="https://workfewerhours.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://workfewerhours.com</a> <br />📺 Watch more from the builders Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1609</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Merchants Fleet CEO Matt Dyer on the Massive Fleet Management Industry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/merchants-fleet-ceo-matt-dyer-on-the-massive-fleet-management-industry--66224291</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Dyer, CEO of Merchants Fleet, joins builders to share how he’s leading innovation in one of the most under-the-radar, yet essential, industries: fleet management. With over 30 years of experience across the US and Europe, Matt breaks down the $20B+ industry’s hidden impact on the economy, its role in business efficiency, and what it takes to lead through change.<br />From optimizing vehicle utilization to managing economic uncertainty, Matt reveals how Merchants Fleet serves America’s top businesses—and what leaders can learn about scale, customer experience, and data-led innovation. You’ll also hear how Matt went from account manager to CEO and what it really means to build a career without a “grand plan.”<br /><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66224291</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 13:53:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66224291/copy_of_matt_dyer_long_form_v1.mp3" length="23968903" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Dyer, CEO of Merchants Fleet, joins builders to share how he’s leading innovation in one of the most under-the-radar, yet essential, industries: fleet management. With over 30 years of experience across the US and Europe, Matt breaks down the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Dyer, CEO of Merchants Fleet, joins builders to share how he’s leading innovation in one of the most under-the-radar, yet essential, industries: fleet management. With over 30 years of experience across the US and Europe, Matt breaks down the $20B+ industry’s hidden impact on the economy, its role in business efficiency, and what it takes to lead through change.<br />From optimizing vehicle utilization to managing economic uncertainty, Matt reveals how Merchants Fleet serves America’s top businesses—and what leaders can learn about scale, customer experience, and data-led innovation. You’ll also hear how Matt went from account manager to CEO and what it really means to build a career without a “grand plan.”<br /><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scaling Beauty Brands with Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar &amp; Lashkind</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scaling-beauty-brands-with-vanessa-yakobson-ceo-of-blo-blow-dry-bar-lashkind--66189000</link><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Jakobson, CEO and partner at Blo Blow Dry Bar and Lashkind, shares how she helped scale one of North America’s most recognizable beauty service brands. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Vanessa opens up about the decision to franchise, lessons from the pandemic, and why customer lifetime value is the name of the game. She also shares her thoughts on economic uncertainty, changing real estate trends, and how the brand stays current through training, memberships, and community engagement. If you're interested in how service brands scale, adapt, and grow, this episode is for you.<br /><br />🔗 Resources &amp; Links: <br />Learn more about Blo Dry Bar: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblJvcGxRWXBYVHlOUUIybkVJSVVWMXQzZG15Z3xBQ3Jtc0trQ2VUTW9SdDA5VjB0NVdveWxrSlNEUkhHS1Izd1VLNU1NNEJsUjY4ZVZfUUpJLVZpSG51VWFzekxsUVVQUG1LREFnTEs4Ym5qRlFNMUZWSFhLUUxOampmYnk5eXJtSGRQNDl2Rm9zWDBaNGNZVEtLbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fblomedry.com%2F&amp;v=I7URrKpcHC0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://blomedry.com/</a> <br />Learn more about LashKind: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThpSVFHalBPQWpzT2FOdHA5WVVraXRWcjFSZ3xBQ3Jtc0trX2hzN0NWS3FHZVNiRE5pZnFxeEI5dzRITEJWR1NCT3ZXNU1DN0ZYTTJkZGo1YVhMZ0o1ZVBPSVJjTHlzaHdSX25OemxRTUJib3pQbUQwVW41U181M3NWRFBQWndNLXg3M2pZcWtqd2R3amtrMWtnRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wearelashkind.com%2F&amp;v=I7URrKpcHC0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wearelashkind.com/</a> <br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the Builders Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NBQVM4VGdUalB6a0ZBd09CSGNUTV9lOGlIQXxBQ3Jtc0tsbXNPb2g3dnItYjJjUHNXdEpaX1BMS1JBTktqVy1hdGxvSUU4Vkd6a2p1bkEzOVNKZ3FNSEVQaGxRUkdDYVZCbU50eUJ1R21hc1NWb0wxRWMtWVVua0UtYU9tSWlhV0ktZjBSZmZ5SmlkZTdtZFNrNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fplinkhq.com%2Fi%2F1608075598%3Fto%3Dpage&amp;v=I7URrKpcHC0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br />📢 Watch the builders Podcast on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">   / businessdotcomvideo  </a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66189000</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 18:29:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66189000/copy_of_vanessa_yakobson_long_form_v1.mp3" length="25394825" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Vanessa Jakobson, CEO and partner at Blo Blow Dry Bar and Lashkind, shares how she helped scale one of North America’s most recognizable beauty service brands. 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If you're interested in how service brands scale, adapt, and grow, this episode is for you.<br /><br />🔗 Resources &amp; Links: <br />Learn more about Blo Dry Bar: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblJvcGxRWXBYVHlOUUIybkVJSVVWMXQzZG15Z3xBQ3Jtc0trQ2VUTW9SdDA5VjB0NVdveWxrSlNEUkhHS1Izd1VLNU1NNEJsUjY4ZVZfUUpJLVZpSG51VWFzekxsUVVQUG1LREFnTEs4Ym5qRlFNMUZWSFhLUUxOampmYnk5eXJtSGRQNDl2Rm9zWDBaNGNZVEtLbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fblomedry.com%2F&amp;v=I7URrKpcHC0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://blomedry.com/</a> <br />Learn more about LashKind: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThpSVFHalBPQWpzT2FOdHA5WVVraXRWcjFSZ3xBQ3Jtc0trX2hzN0NWS3FHZVNiRE5pZnFxeEI5dzRITEJWR1NCT3ZXNU1DN0ZYTTJkZGo1YVhMZ0o1ZVBPSVJjTHlzaHdSX25OemxRTUJib3pQbUQwVW41U181M3NWRFBQWndNLXg3M2pZcWtqd2R3amtrMWtnRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wearelashkind.com%2F&amp;v=I7URrKpcHC0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wearelashkind.com/</a> <br />🎧 Listen and subscribe to the Builders Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NBQVM4VGdUalB6a0ZBd09CSGNUTV9lOGlIQXxBQ3Jtc0tsbXNPb2g3dnItYjJjUHNXdEpaX1BMS1JBTktqVy1hdGxvSUU4Vkd6a2p1bkEzOVNKZ3FNSEVQaGxRUkdDYVZCbU50eUJ1R21hc1NWb0wxRWMtWVVua0UtYU9tSWlhV0ktZjBSZmZ5SmlkZTdtZFNrNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fplinkhq.com%2Fi%2F1608075598%3Fto%3Dpage&amp;v=I7URrKpcHC0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page</a><br />📢 Watch the builders Podcast on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/businessdotcomvideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">   / businessdotcomvideo  </a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1587</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Starting and Scaling a Successful Agency in Your Mid 20’s!  With Wondersauce CEO John Sampogna</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/starting-and-scaling-a-successful-agency-in-your-mid-20-s-with-wondersauce-ceo-john-sampogna--65791451</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 90: Most 20-somethings are busy doing soul-searching to find a career path. But by his mid-20’s, John Sampogna was already starting and scaling a successful agency. Within just a few years of co-founding Wondersauce, he grew it from zero clients to over 100 employees without outside funding. In this episode of the builders podcast, John shares how he made the leap from employee to founder, what it took to survive early challenges, and how he’s kept Wondersauce thriving through constant change. We’re going inside the mind of an agency founder: How to build, grow, and survive.<br /><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65791451</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65791451/john_sampogna_long_form_v1.mp3" length="18059033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 90: Most 20-somethings are busy doing soul-searching to find a career path. But by his mid-20’s, John Sampogna was already starting and scaling a successful agency. Within just a few years of co-founding Wondersauce, he grew it from zero...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 90: Most 20-somethings are busy doing soul-searching to find a career path. But by his mid-20’s, John Sampogna was already starting and scaling a successful agency. Within just a few years of co-founding Wondersauce, he grew it from zero clients to over 100 employees without outside funding. In this episode of the builders podcast, John shares how he made the leap from employee to founder, what it took to survive early challenges, and how he’s kept Wondersauce thriving through constant change. We’re going inside the mind of an agency founder: How to build, grow, and survive.<br /><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1505</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Investing in Early-Stage MedTech and Tech with Excelestar Founder Tasneem Dohadwala</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/investing-in-early-stage-medtech-and-tech-with-excelestar-founder-tasneem-dohadwala--65662882</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 89: Seasoned investor Tasneem Dohadwala, founder of Excelestar Ventures, shares the ins and outs of early-stage investing in medtech and deep tech. Get a window into Excelestar's investment thesis, how they evaluate product-market fit, and read into the current funding climate in economic uncertainty. Tasneem also discusses her firm's commitment to diversity in leadership, support for women- and minority-led startups, and her perspective on the Boston startup ecosystem. John Busby makes sure to get builders listeners career insights from her journey from Lehman Brothers to venture capital, while also relaying the realities of startup leadership, and advice for how to support portfolio founders.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65662882</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:01:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65662882/copy_of_tasneem_dohadwala_long_form_v2.mp3" length="33418121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 89: Seasoned investor Tasneem Dohadwala, founder of Excelestar Ventures, shares the ins and outs of early-stage investing in medtech and deep tech. 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John Busby makes sure to get builders listeners career insights from her journey from Lehman Brothers to venture capital, while also relaying the realities of startup leadership, and advice for how to support portfolio founders.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2089</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Discovering &amp; Re-Engineering Your Brand with Barry Labov</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/discovering-re-engineering-your-brand-with-barry-labov--65409354</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 88:  Many brands and companies struggle with differentiation. Brand marketing expert Barry LaBov joins John to show us what true brand differentiation looks like. Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the founder of LaBov Marketing Communications and Training, a firm that’s helped brands like Audi, BMW, The Macallan, and dozens more figure out what makes them truly different — and how to turn that into serious business momentum. Learn how to re-engineer (not just re-brand) your brand from the best on today’s episode of builders.<br /><br />Barry’s Podcast, Difference Talks:<a href="https://www.differencetalks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.differencetalks.com/<br /><br /></a>Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65409354</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65409354/builders_barry_labov_audio.mp3" length="23170682" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 88:  Many brands and companies struggle with differentiation. Brand marketing expert Barry LaBov joins John to show us what true brand differentiation looks like. Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst &amp;amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 88:  Many brands and companies struggle with differentiation. Brand marketing expert Barry LaBov joins John to show us what true brand differentiation looks like. Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the founder of LaBov Marketing Communications and Training, a firm that’s helped brands like Audi, BMW, The Macallan, and dozens more figure out what makes them truly different — and how to turn that into serious business momentum. Learn how to re-engineer (not just re-brand) your brand from the best on today’s episode of builders.<br /><br />Barry’s Podcast, Difference Talks:<a href="https://www.differencetalks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.differencetalks.com/<br /><br /></a>Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1830</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Do Some Small Businesses Scale When Others Don’t – With Leslie Hassler of Your Biz Rules</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-some-small-businesses-scale-when-others-don-t-with-leslie-hassler-of-your-biz-rules--65255277</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 87:  What does it take to escape the dreaded business plateau and get to a new level? In this episode of builders, host John Busby sits down with Leslie Hassler, founder of Your Biz Rules, to talk about the gritty, complex reality of growth. She shares what she’s learned from leading a fractional C-Suite firm and helping clients succeed. These are the practical insights you’ll need to scale, and not fail. Get Your Biz Rules resources made for builders listeners: <a href="https://yourbizrules.com/builders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://yourbizrules.com/builders</a> <br /><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65255277</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65255277/builders_leslie_hassler_audio_final.mp3" length="18661241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 87:  What does it take to escape the dreaded business plateau and get to a new level? In this episode of builders, host John Busby sits down with Leslie Hassler, founder of Your Biz Rules, to talk about the gritty, complex reality of growth....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 87:  What does it take to escape the dreaded business plateau and get to a new level? In this episode of builders, host John Busby sits down with Leslie Hassler, founder of Your Biz Rules, to talk about the gritty, complex reality of growth. She shares what she’s learned from leading a fractional C-Suite firm and helping clients succeed. These are the practical insights you’ll need to scale, and not fail. Get Your Biz Rules resources made for builders listeners: <a href="https://yourbizrules.com/builders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://yourbizrules.com/builders</a> <br /><br />Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1555</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,capital,cost-cutting,entrepreneurship,founders,funding,growth,hiring,plateau,raise,scaleup,scaling,startup,strategies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Redefining How Marketing Works with We Are Rosie CEO Jeff Levick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-how-marketing-works-with-we-are-rosie-ceo-jeff-levick--65091564</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 86: Is Jeff Levick the most disruptive man in marketing? He’s the former Spotify Chief Revenue Officer, AOL President of Global Advertising, and Google executive—known for steering some of the biggest names in tech through hypergrowth and innovation. In this episode of the builders Podcast, host John Busby talks with Jeff about a whole new way to hire marketing talent, and why Gen Z’s approach to work might be the best thing to happen to leadership in decades. Learn why his company, We Are Rosie, may be the disruptor that the marketing world needs. <br /><br />More about We Are Rosie:<br /><a href="https://wearerosie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://wearerosie.com/</a><br /><br /> Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65091564</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65091564/builders_jefflevick_audio.mp3" length="17446457" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 86: Is Jeff Levick the most disruptive man in marketing? He’s the former Spotify Chief Revenue Officer, AOL President of Global Advertising, and Google executive—known for steering some of the biggest names in tech through hypergrowth and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 86: Is Jeff Levick the most disruptive man in marketing? He’s the former Spotify Chief Revenue Officer, AOL President of Global Advertising, and Google executive—known for steering some of the biggest names in tech through hypergrowth and innovation. In this episode of the builders Podcast, host John Busby talks with Jeff about a whole new way to hire marketing talent, and why Gen Z’s approach to work might be the best thing to happen to leadership in decades. Learn why his company, We Are Rosie, may be the disruptor that the marketing world needs. <br /><br />More about We Are Rosie:<br /><a href="https://wearerosie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://wearerosie.com/</a><br /><br /> Watch more builders episodes here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1454</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transforming the Roofing Industry with Eddie and Andrew Prchal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transforming-the-roofing-industry-with-eddie-and-andrew-prchal--64944240</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 85: The home services industry has long lagged behind in digital transformation—until now. In this episode of the builders Podcast, host John Busby sits down with Eddie and Andrew Prchal, co-founders of Gunner Roofing, to discuss how they became the first company to sell a roof online and how they’re reshaping customer experience in home services.<br /><br />Check out Gunner Roofing: <a href="https://www.gunnerroofing.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gunnerroofing.com</a> <br /><br />Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64944240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64944240/andrew_eddie_prchal_long_form_v2.mp3" length="16050665" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 85: The home services industry has long lagged behind in digital transformation—until now. In this episode of the builders Podcast, host John Busby sits down with Eddie and Andrew Prchal, co-founders of Gunner Roofing, to discuss how they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 85: The home services industry has long lagged behind in digital transformation—until now. In this episode of the builders Podcast, host John Busby sits down with Eddie and Andrew Prchal, co-founders of Gunner Roofing, to discuss how they became the first company to sell a roof online and how they’re reshaping customer experience in home services.<br /><br />Check out Gunner Roofing: <a href="https://www.gunnerroofing.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gunnerroofing.com</a> <br /><br />Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1337</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>home,roofing,services</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gregg Majewski CEO of Craveworthy Brands</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gregg-majewski-ceo-of-craveworthy-brands--64633413</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 84: In this episode, John Busby meets with Gregg Majewski, former CEO of Jimmy John’s, who shares his proven strategies for restaurant growth, franchising, and operational excellence. When Gregg joined Jimmy John’s, the brand had just 30 locations—under his leadership, it expanded to over 300, revolutionizing fast-casual dining with its freaky fast delivery model and an unshakable commitment to quality, cleanliness, and efficiency. Now, as CEO of Craveworthy Brands, he’s building the next wave of successful restaurant concepts, with a portfolio spanning everything from craft burgers to gourmet cinnamon rolls. Listen in.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Subscribe to Gregg’s podcast, “Room for Seconds” here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-for-seconds/id1737506338" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-for-seconds/id1737506338</a> </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64633413</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64633413/gregg_majewski_ceo_of_craveworthy_brands.mp3" length="16397780" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 84: In this episode, John Busby meets with Gregg Majewski, former CEO of Jimmy John’s, who shares his proven strategies for restaurant growth, franchising, and operational excellence. When Gregg joined Jimmy John’s, the brand had just 30...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 84: In this episode, John Busby meets with Gregg Majewski, former CEO of Jimmy John’s, who shares his proven strategies for restaurant growth, franchising, and operational excellence. When Gregg joined Jimmy John’s, the brand had just 30 locations—under his leadership, it expanded to over 300, revolutionizing fast-casual dining with its freaky fast delivery model and an unshakable commitment to quality, cleanliness, and efficiency. Now, as CEO of Craveworthy Brands, he’s building the next wave of successful restaurant concepts, with a portfolio spanning everything from craft burgers to gourmet cinnamon rolls. Listen in.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Subscribe to Gregg’s podcast, “Room for Seconds” here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-for-seconds/id1737506338" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-for-seconds/id1737506338</a> </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1269</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>casual,consumer,delivery,dining,efficiency,experience,franchising,growth,hospitality,industry,market,marketing,operational,restaurant,restaurants,services,strategies,technology,testing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Business of Television in 2025 with Ken Basin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-business-of-television-in-2025-with-ken-basin--64548818</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 83: Meet Ken Basin, entertainment lawyer and author of The Business of Television. Today, he breaks down the economics of Hollywood, the rise and fall of cable, and what’s next for streaming. Learn how networks decide which shows survive, why actors are making millions per episode, and how AI is already changing the industry. Plus, Ken shares insights on where Hollywood is going.<br /><br />Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br />Get Ken Basin’s book The Business of Television:<a href="https://amzn.to/40VHrSd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://amzn.to/4k2JFb0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4k2JFb0</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64548818</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64548818/builders_kenbasin_audio_final.mp3" length="32587253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 83: Meet Ken Basin, entertainment lawyer and author of The Business of Television. Today, he breaks down the economics of Hollywood, the rise and fall of cable, and what’s next for streaming. Learn how networks decide which shows survive, why...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 83: Meet Ken Basin, entertainment lawyer and author of The Business of Television. Today, he breaks down the economics of Hollywood, the rise and fall of cable, and what’s next for streaming. Learn how networks decide which shows survive, why actors are making millions per episode, and how AI is already changing the industry. Plus, Ken shares insights on where Hollywood is going.<br /><br />Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br />Get Ken Basin’s book The Business of Television:<a href="https://amzn.to/40VHrSd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://amzn.to/4k2JFb0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4k2JFb0</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2589</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ai,business,cable,economics,entertainment,hollywood,streaming,television,tv</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Common Mistakes that Hold Startups Back with Mona Sabet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-common-mistakes-that-hold-startups-back-with-mona-sabet--64384446</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 82: If you want to avoid the common pitfalls that hold startups back and learn from someone who’s seen it all—from Series A struggles to IPO successes—this episode is for you. Mona Sabet is a startup advisor, tech executive, and corporate development leader with a track record of scaling companies, securing acquisitions, and driving high-growth strategies. Learn from her experience leading multi-million dollar deals, and as founder of HiPower, a network for executive women. Learn how to recognize true product-market fit, pivot effectively, and scale without losing momentum. Mona shares insider strategies on preparing for acquisitions, making the right hires, and ensuring your startup’s culture evolves as you grow. Plus, discover how HiPower is helping women accelerate their careers.<b> <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br />See her book, Sail to Scale: <a href="https://amzn.to/40VHrSd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/40VHrSd</a> <br /><br />More about Hipower: <a href="https://hipower.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://hipower.org/</a> <br /></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64384446</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64384446/monet_sabet_long_form_v1.mp3" length="24495321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 82: If you want to avoid the common pitfalls that hold startups back and learn from someone who’s seen it all—from Series A struggles to IPO successes—this episode is for you. Mona Sabet is a startup advisor, tech executive, and corporate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 82: If you want to avoid the common pitfalls that hold startups back and learn from someone who’s seen it all—from Series A struggles to IPO successes—this episode is for you. Mona Sabet is a startup advisor, tech executive, and corporate development leader with a track record of scaling companies, securing acquisitions, and driving high-growth strategies. Learn from her experience leading multi-million dollar deals, and as founder of HiPower, a network for executive women. Learn how to recognize true product-market fit, pivot effectively, and scale without losing momentum. Mona shares insider strategies on preparing for acquisitions, making the right hires, and ensuring your startup’s culture evolves as you grow. Plus, discover how HiPower is helping women accelerate their careers.<b> <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br />See her book, Sail to Scale: <a href="https://amzn.to/40VHrSd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/40VHrSd</a> <br /><br />More about Hipower: <a href="https://hipower.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://hipower.org/</a> <br /></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1918</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acquisition,scaling,startup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Builders - StretchLab President Verdine Baker on Expanding from 5 Locations to 500</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/builders-stretchlab-president-verdine-baker-on-expanding-from-5-locations-to-500--64259713</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 81: In today’s episode, we’re joined by Verdine Baker, President of StretchLab, to explore how the assisted stretching industry is transforming health and wellness. Verdine shares his personal journey from athlete to wellness leader, the challenges of scaling StretchLab to over 500 locations worldwide, and the science behind why stretching isn’t just for elite athletes. Discover how assisted stretching enhances recovery, boosts flexibility, and fits into holistic health routines. Plus, Verdine discusses StretchLab's rapid international expansion, the surprising rise of youth athletes as clients, and the launch of their new loyalty program, Class Points.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b><br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg<br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:</b><br />https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br /><b>Learn more about StretchLab:</b><br />https://www.stretchlab.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64259713</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64259713/verdine_baker_long_form_v1.mp3" length="19086761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 81: In today’s episode, we’re joined by Verdine Baker, President of StretchLab, to explore how the assisted stretching industry is transforming health and wellness. Verdine shares his personal journey from athlete to wellness leader, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 81: In today’s episode, we’re joined by Verdine Baker, President of StretchLab, to explore how the assisted stretching industry is transforming health and wellness. Verdine shares his personal journey from athlete to wellness leader, the challenges of scaling StretchLab to over 500 locations worldwide, and the science behind why stretching isn’t just for elite athletes. Discover how assisted stretching enhances recovery, boosts flexibility, and fits into holistic health routines. Plus, Verdine discusses StretchLab's rapid international expansion, the surprising rise of youth athletes as clients, and the launch of their new loyalty program, Class Points.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b><br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg<br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:</b><br />https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br /><b>Learn more about StretchLab:</b><br />https://www.stretchlab.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1590</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Future of Commerce with Josh Payne of OpenSky.vc</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-commerce-with-josh-payne-of-opensky-vc--64175252</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 80: How are brands adapting to the fast-changing world of commerce? 🎙️ In today’s episode, we’re joined by Josh Payne, founder of OpenSky, a venture capital firm investing in the future of commerce. Josh discusses why brands are moving away from Meta advertising, the growing dominance of Amazon, and how in-person retail is making a comeback. He also breaks down how AI is reshaping marketing and shares his unique “seed strapping” approach to startup growth.<br /><br />Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg4</a><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br />Learn more about OpenSky:<br /><a href="https://www.opensky.vc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.opensky.vc/</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64175252</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64175252/copy_of_e78_long_form_v1_1.mp3" length="22625273" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 80: How are brands adapting to the fast-changing world of commerce? 🎙️ In today’s episode, we’re joined by Josh Payne, founder of OpenSky, a venture capital firm investing in the future of commerce. Josh discusses why brands are moving away...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 80: How are brands adapting to the fast-changing world of commerce? 🎙️ In today’s episode, we’re joined by Josh Payne, founder of OpenSky, a venture capital firm investing in the future of commerce. Josh discusses why brands are moving away from Meta advertising, the growing dominance of Amazon, and how in-person retail is making a comeback. He also breaks down how AI is reshaping marketing and shares his unique “seed strapping” approach to startup growth.<br /><br />Watch builders here:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg4</a><br />Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br />Learn more about OpenSky:<br /><a href="https://www.opensky.vc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.opensky.vc/</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sports Broadcaster Anne Marie Anderson on Cultivating Audacity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-broadcaster-anne-marie-anderson-on-cultivating-audacity--63942161</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 79: Today's conversation is with Anne Marie Anderson, sports broadcaster and author of Cultivating Audacity, on the builders podcast. In this conversation, Anne Marie shares insights on embracing boldness, overcoming fear, and making audacious career moves—from her time at ESPN to her transition to the Pac-12 Network. Plus, Anne Marie reflects on key lessons learned from legendary moments in sports history.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Anne Marie Anderson's book:</b><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cultivating Audacity</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63942161</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63942161/e79_long_form_v2_1.mp3" length="22838820" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 79: Today's conversation is with Anne Marie Anderson, sports broadcaster and author of Cultivating Audacity, on the builders podcast. In this conversation, Anne Marie shares insights on embracing boldness, overcoming fear, and making audacious...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 79: Today's conversation is with Anne Marie Anderson, sports broadcaster and author of Cultivating Audacity, on the builders podcast. In this conversation, Anne Marie shares insights on embracing boldness, overcoming fear, and making audacious career moves—from her time at ESPN to her transition to the Pac-12 Network. Plus, Anne Marie reflects on key lessons learned from legendary moments in sports history.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>Sign up for the free b. newsletter:<br /><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Anne Marie Anderson's book:</b><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cultivating Audacity</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1836</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annemarieanderson,audacity,builderspodcast,cultivatingaudacity,espn,leadership,overcomingfear,sports broadcasting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Duckpins CEO Lauren Cappell on Launching a New Business Idea | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/duckpins-ceo-lauren-cappell-on-launching-a-new-business-idea-builders-podcast--63787434</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 78:</b> Today's conversation is with Lauren Capell, CEO of Duckpins, on Launching a New Business Idea. We discuss the realm of estate planning, building a startup, and the evolution of electronic wills. Additionally, hear about the importance of legal documents at various life stages, and the value of learning and adapting in the startup environment.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Duckpins:</b> <a href="https://www.duckpins.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.duckpins.co/ </a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63787434</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:28:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63787434/e75_builders_audio.mp3" length="25660952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 78: Today's conversation is with Lauren Capell, CEO of Duckpins, on Launching a New Business Idea. We discuss the realm of estate planning, building a startup, and the evolution of electronic wills. Additionally, hear about the importance of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 78:</b> Today's conversation is with Lauren Capell, CEO of Duckpins, on Launching a New Business Idea. We discuss the realm of estate planning, building a startup, and the evolution of electronic wills. Additionally, hear about the importance of legal documents at various life stages, and the value of learning and adapting in the startup environment.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Duckpins:</b> <a href="https://www.duckpins.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.duckpins.co/ </a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2036</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strategic PR &amp; Comms w/ Jackie Price of End Game Results | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strategic-pr-comms-w-jackie-price-of-end-game-results-builders-podcast--63354822</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 77: </b>Today's conversation is with Jackie Price, Founder of End Game Results, on Strategic PR &amp; Comms. In  this episode, we discuss the critical role of social media in modern crises, how Fortune 500 companies approach crisis communications, and the importance of staying calm under pressure.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Jackie Price on LinkedIn:</b> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-price-0b13702/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63354822</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:20:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63354822/e77_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="28072012" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 77: Today's conversation is with Jackie Price, Founder of End Game Results, on Strategic PR &amp;amp; Comms. In  this episode, we discuss the critical role of social media in modern crises, how Fortune 500 companies approach crisis communications,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 77: </b>Today's conversation is with Jackie Price, Founder of End Game Results, on Strategic PR &amp; Comms. In  this episode, we discuss the critical role of social media in modern crises, how Fortune 500 companies approach crisis communications, and the importance of staying calm under pressure.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Jackie Price on LinkedIn:</b> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-price-0b13702/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2242</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brandstrategy,businessgrowth,businessinsights,ceotips,communications,contentstrategy,corporatecommunications,crisiscommunications,crisismanagement,datadrivendecisions,digitalmarketing,fortune500companies,leadership,marketingstrategy,mediatrends,podcast,prstrategies,publicrelations,socialmedia,tiktokmarketing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building an Agency from Zero to 100 w/ Greg Bellinger of White Rabbit Group | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-an-agency-from-zero-to-100-w-greg-bellinger-of-white-rabbit-group-builders-podcast--63015328</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 76: </b>Today's conversation is with Greg Bellinger, CEO and Founder of White Rabbit Group Inc., to discuss building an authentic work culture, fostering passion-driven teams, and balancing work-life dynamics on your own terms.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out White Rabbit:</b> https://whiterabbit.group/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63015328</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:15:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63015328/e76_bellinger_audio_final.mp3" length="19822025" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 76: Today's conversation is with Greg Bellinger, CEO and Founder of White Rabbit Group Inc., to discuss building an authentic work culture, fostering passion-driven teams, and balancing work-life dynamics on your own terms.

Watch builders...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 76: </b>Today's conversation is with Greg Bellinger, CEO and Founder of White Rabbit Group Inc., to discuss building an authentic work culture, fostering passion-driven teams, and balancing work-life dynamics on your own terms.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out White Rabbit:</b> https://whiterabbit.group/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1652</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Small Businesses are Using AI with Greg Sterling of Dialog | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-small-businesses-are-using-ai-with-greg-sterling-of-dialog-builders-podcast--62815666</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 75: </b>Today's conversation is with Greg Sterling, Co-Founder of Dialog and Near Media, on builders from business.com. In this episode, we discuss the digital transformation of small businesses, the impact of AI on efficiency and customer engagement, and the importance of trust and differentiation in a crowded market.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Dialog:</b> <a href="http://www.localdialog.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.localdialog.com</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Near Media:</b> https://www.nearmedia.co/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62815666</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:18:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62815666/e75_builders_greg_audio_final.mp3" length="24251501" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 75: Today's conversation is with Greg Sterling, Co-Founder of Dialog and Near Media, on builders from business.com. In this episode, we discuss the digital transformation of small businesses, the impact of AI on efficiency and customer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 75: </b>Today's conversation is with Greg Sterling, Co-Founder of Dialog and Near Media, on builders from business.com. In this episode, we discuss the digital transformation of small businesses, the impact of AI on efficiency and customer engagement, and the importance of trust and differentiation in a crowded market.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Dialog:</b> <a href="http://www.localdialog.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.localdialog.com</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Near Media:</b> https://www.nearmedia.co/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1910</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ai,aiadoption,aiinbusiness,airevolution,aitools,businessinsights,businessstrategy,customerengagement,digitalmarketing,digitaltransformation,entrepreneurialjourney,entrepreneurship,marketing,smallbusiness,smallbusinessgrowth,smallbusinessmarketing,smallbusinessowners,smallbusinesstips,smbsuccess,trustanddifferentiation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>6 Wacky Business Stories That Define 2024 w/ Marty Beckerman | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-wacky-business-stories-that-define-2024-w-marty-beckerman-builders-podcast--62700291</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode [74]: </b>Today's conversation is with Martin Beckerman, Editor-in-Chief of the b. Newsletter, on 6 Wacky Business Stories That Define 2024. This episode mentions crazy business tales ranging from an airline for dogs to pumpkin spice flavored protein powder. You won’t want to miss it.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg </a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ </a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62700291</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62700291/e74_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="12471554" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode [74]: Today's conversation is with Martin Beckerman, Editor-in-Chief of the b. Newsletter, on 6 Wacky Business Stories That Define 2024. This episode mentions crazy business tales ranging from an airline for dogs to pumpkin spice flavored...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode [74]: </b>Today's conversation is with Martin Beckerman, Editor-in-Chief of the b. Newsletter, on 6 Wacky Business Stories That Define 2024. This episode mentions crazy business tales ranging from an airline for dogs to pumpkin spice flavored protein powder. You won’t want to miss it.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg </a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ </a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brandawareness,brandbuilding,branding101,brandstrategy,buildersfrombdc,builderspodcast,businessgrowth,businessstrategy,contentcreation,contentmarketing,digitalmarketing,digitaltransformation,entrepreneurmindset,entrepreneurship,marketingpodcast,marketingstrategy,personalbranding,podcastmarketing,smallbusinessgrowth,socialmediamarketing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Overcoming Anxiety at Work w/ Natalyn Lewis of Ascend EQ | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-anxiety-at-work-w-natalyn-lewis-of-ascend-eq-builders-podcast--62286891</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 73</b>: Today's conversation is with Natalyn Lewis, Founder of Ascend EQ, on Overcoming Anxiety at Work. We discuss her journey from battling debilitating anxiety to becoming an expert in emotional intelligence, the impact of personal experiences on mental health in leadership roles, and practical tools for managing anxiety. <br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Ascend EQ:</b>  <a href="https://ascendeq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ascendeq.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62286891</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:01:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62286891/e73_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="24418429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 73: Today's conversation is with Natalyn Lewis, Founder of Ascend EQ, on Overcoming Anxiety at Work. We discuss her journey from battling debilitating anxiety to becoming an expert in emotional intelligence, the impact of personal experiences...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 73</b>: Today's conversation is with Natalyn Lewis, Founder of Ascend EQ, on Overcoming Anxiety at Work. We discuss her journey from battling debilitating anxiety to becoming an expert in emotional intelligence, the impact of personal experiences on mental health in leadership roles, and practical tools for managing anxiety. <br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Ascend EQ:</b>  <a href="https://ascendeq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ascendeq.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1909</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxietyrelief,anxietysupport,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalintelligence,emotionalresilience,emotionaltools,emotionalwellbeing,healthyleadership,leadership,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthinleadership,mindbodyconnection,personaltransformation,proactivehealth,selfawareness,selfcare,stressmanagement,wellbeingjourney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>World-Class Auctioneer on Claiming your Confidence w/ Lydia Fenet | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-class-auctioneer-on-claiming-your-confidence-w-lydia-fenet-builders-podcast--62179210</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 72: </b>Today’s conversation is with Lydia Fenet, Founder &amp; CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency and Bestselling Author, to discuss her journey from college student to leading charity auctioneer, the importance of confidence in high-pressure environments, and how professional auctioneers can significantly boost fundraising efforts. Additionally, hear about her experience balancing entrepreneurship with family life and the lessons she’s learned from embracing setbacks.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Lydia Fenet’s Books, Agency and More</b>: https://lydiafenet.com/about/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62179210</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:53:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62179210/e72_long_form_v1.mp3" length="20894464" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 72: Today’s conversation is with Lydia Fenet, Founder &amp;amp; CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency and Bestselling Author, to discuss her journey from college student to leading charity auctioneer, the importance of confidence in high-pressure...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 72: </b>Today’s conversation is with Lydia Fenet, Founder &amp; CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency and Bestselling Author, to discuss her journey from college student to leading charity auctioneer, the importance of confidence in high-pressure environments, and how professional auctioneers can significantly boost fundraising efforts. Additionally, hear about her experience balancing entrepreneurship with family life and the lessons she’s learned from embracing setbacks.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Lydia Fenet’s Books, Agency and More</b>: https://lydiafenet.com/about/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1656</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>auctioneering,auctionfundraising,auctionsuccess,businessleadership,careeradvice,charityauctioneer,charityevents,confidenceinbusiness,embracingfailure,entrepreneurialjourney,fundraisingstrategies,fundraisingtips,girlboss,inspiringentrepreneurs,lydiafenet,lydiafenetagency,professionalauctioneer,publicspeakingtips,womeninbusiness,worklifebalance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Marketing w/ Katya Allison | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-marketing-w-katya-allison-builders-podcast--62092005</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 71: </b>Today's conversation is with Katya Allison, Marketing Consultant &amp; Podcast Host, on Talking Marketing. We dive deep into the challenges of marketing in 2024, from avoiding the trap of emerging trends to understanding attribution and consumer decision-making. Katya shares insights on how TikTok can fit into your strategy, the power of AI in content creation, and why data storytelling is essential when presenting to executives. <br /><br /><b>Watch builders here: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Katya Allison’s Podcast: </b><a href="https://lets-talk-marketing.squarespace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lets-talk-marketing.squarespace.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62092005</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:12:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62092005/e71_long_form_v2.mp3" length="25020751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 71: Today's conversation is with Katya Allison, Marketing Consultant &amp;amp; Podcast Host, on Talking Marketing. We dive deep into the challenges of marketing in 2024, from avoiding the trap of emerging trends to understanding attribution and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 71: </b>Today's conversation is with Katya Allison, Marketing Consultant &amp; Podcast Host, on Talking Marketing. We dive deep into the challenges of marketing in 2024, from avoiding the trap of emerging trends to understanding attribution and consumer decision-making. Katya shares insights on how TikTok can fit into your strategy, the power of AI in content creation, and why data storytelling is essential when presenting to executives. <br /><br /><b>Watch builders here: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Katya Allison’s Podcast: </b><a href="https://lets-talk-marketing.squarespace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lets-talk-marketing.squarespace.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aiincontentcreation,aitoolsformarketing,builderspodcast,businesspodcast,communitybuilding,consumerdecisionmaking,contentcreationtips,datastorytelling,digitalmarketingstrategies,katyaallison,marketingadvice,marketingattribution,marketingchallenges,marketinginsights,persongrowth,podcastmarketing,presentingtoexecutives,professionalgrowth,tiktokmarketingstrategies,trendsinmarketing2024</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Marketing Genius Behind Go Brewing's Non-Alcoholic Beer w/ Joe Chura | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marketing-genius-behind-go-brewing-s-non-alcoholic-beer-w-joe-chura-builders-podcast--61252315</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 70:</b> This week, John Busby is joined by Joe Chura, President &amp; Founder of Go Brewing, to discuss the rise of the non-alcoholic beer market, the branding strategies that set Go Brewing apart, and the importance of building a passionate audience. Additionally, hear about Joe's personal journey from sobriety to entrepreneurship and how it's shaping the future of his brand.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders her</b>e: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Go Brewing</b>: <a href="https://gobrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://gobrewing.com/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Joe Chura on LinkedIn:</b> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joechura/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joechura/</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61252315</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:55:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61252315/e70_long_form_v2.mp3" length="23316414" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 70: This week, John Busby is joined by Joe Chura, President &amp;amp; Founder of Go Brewing, to discuss the rise of the non-alcoholic beer market, the branding strategies that set Go Brewing apart, and the importance of building a passionate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 70:</b> This week, John Busby is joined by Joe Chura, President &amp; Founder of Go Brewing, to discuss the rise of the non-alcoholic beer market, the branding strategies that set Go Brewing apart, and the importance of building a passionate audience. Additionally, hear about Joe's personal journey from sobriety to entrepreneurship and how it's shaping the future of his brand.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders her</b>e: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Go Brewing</b>: <a href="https://gobrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://gobrewing.com/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Joe Chura on LinkedIn:</b> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joechura/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joechura/</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1873</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alcoholfreelife,beerindustrytrends,brandbuilding,brandingtips,brewingindustry,businessstrategy,entrepreneurialmindset,entrepreneurjourney,gobrewing,healthconscious,innovativebrands,joechura,marketinginsights,marketingpodcast,nonalcoholicbeer,nonalcoholicbeermarket,podcastinterview,sobrietyandsuccess,startupsuccess</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazon’s Power: Strategy and Brand Challenges w/ Mike Begg of AMZ Advisers | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazon-s-power-strategy-and-brand-challenges-w-mike-begg-of-amz-advisers-builders-podcast--61166178</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 69: </b>Today's conversation is with Mike Begg, Co-Founder and CEO of AMZ Advisers, on Amazon as a Sales Channel. They discuss Mike's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of selling on Amazon, and why consumers start their product searches there. They also talk about the differences in marketing across the US and Latin America. Mike shares his experience founding AMZ Advisers and highlights the unique strategies they use to drive traffic and sales for their clients.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Mike Begg: </b><a href="https://mikebegg.me/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mikebegg.me/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out AMZ Advisers: </b><a href="https://www.amzadvisers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amzadvisers.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61166178</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61166178/copy_of_e69_long_form_v1.mp3" length="19755123" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 69: Today's conversation is with Mike Begg, Co-Founder and CEO of AMZ Advisers, on Amazon as a Sales Channel. They discuss Mike's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of selling on Amazon, and why consumers start their product searches...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 69: </b>Today's conversation is with Mike Begg, Co-Founder and CEO of AMZ Advisers, on Amazon as a Sales Channel. They discuss Mike's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of selling on Amazon, and why consumers start their product searches there. They also talk about the differences in marketing across the US and Latin America. Mike shares his experience founding AMZ Advisers and highlights the unique strategies they use to drive traffic and sales for their clients.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Mike Begg: </b><a href="https://mikebegg.me/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mikebegg.me/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out AMZ Advisers: </b><a href="https://www.amzadvisers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amzadvisers.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1558</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affiliatemarketing,amazonadvertising,amazonmarketing,amazonsales,amazonseo,amzadvisers,brandchallenges,businessgrowth,consumerbehavior,contentmarketing,digitalmarketing,discoverability,ecommercestrategy,latinamericaecommerce,leadgeneration,marketinginlatinamerica,marketinginsights,marketingtrends,onlinemarketplaces,saleschannel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Outsourcing Everything for Scale w/ Joe Rare of Level 9 Virtual | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/outsourcing-everything-for-scale-w-joe-rare-of-level-9-virtual-builders-podcast--61005912</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 68: </b>Today's conversation is Joe Rare, Owner and CEO of Level 9 Virtual, on Outsourcing Everything for Scale.They discuss Joe's entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges he faced along the way. They also talk about the importance of courage and the mental aspects of entrepreneurship. Joe shares his experiences in founding Level 9 Virtual and highlights the unique services offered by his virtual assistants.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><b></b><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Joe Rare and Level 9 Virtual:</b><a href="https://www.level9virtual.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.level9virtual.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61005912</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61005912/e68_builders_audio_longform.mp3" length="21956803" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 68: Today's conversation is Joe Rare, Owner and CEO of Level 9 Virtual, on Outsourcing Everything for Scale.They discuss Joe's entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges he faced along the way. They also talk about the importance of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 68: </b>Today's conversation is Joe Rare, Owner and CEO of Level 9 Virtual, on Outsourcing Everything for Scale.They discuss Joe's entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges he faced along the way. They also talk about the importance of courage and the mental aspects of entrepreneurship. Joe shares his experiences in founding Level 9 Virtual and highlights the unique services offered by his virtual assistants.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><b></b><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Joe Rare and Level 9 Virtual:</b><a href="https://www.level9virtual.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.level9virtual.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1764</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>assistants,benefits,building,business,cash,challenges,courage,entrepreneurship,flow,frugal,growth,importance,mental,outsourcing,practices,start,tips,to,virtual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Generative AI w/ Peter Cohan and His New Book: Brain Rush | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/generative-ai-w-peter-cohan-and-his-new-book-brain-rush-builders-podcast--60857194</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode [67]:</b> Today's conversation is with Peter Cohan, Management Consultant, Professor, and Author, on Generative AI and His New Book: Brain Rush. In this conversation, Peter Cohan shares his inspiration for writing his book, Brain Rush, which focuses on investing in and competing in a world of generative AI. They discuss its impact on various industries, including marketing, healthcare, and finance. <br /><br /><b>Watch builders here: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Rush-Invest-Compete-Generative/dp/B0CVRSV43C" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out Brain Rush by Peter Cohan:</a>  </b><a href="https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0318-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0318-5</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60857194</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60857194/e67_long_form_v2.mp3" length="28111289" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode [67]: Today's conversation is with Peter Cohan, Management Consultant, Professor, and Author, on Generative AI and His New Book: Brain Rush. In this conversation, Peter Cohan shares his inspiration for writing his book, Brain Rush, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode [67]:</b> Today's conversation is with Peter Cohan, Management Consultant, Professor, and Author, on Generative AI and His New Book: Brain Rush. In this conversation, Peter Cohan shares his inspiration for writing his book, Brain Rush, which focuses on investing in and competing in a world of generative AI. They discuss its impact on various industries, including marketing, healthcare, and finance. <br /><br /><b>Watch builders here: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Rush-Invest-Compete-Generative/dp/B0CVRSV43C" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out Brain Rush by Peter Cohan:</a>  </b><a href="https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0318-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0318-5</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2269</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aiapplications,aiforceos,aiimplementation,aiinnovation,aiintegration,businesschallenges,businessefficiency,businessgrowth,businessstrategy,businesstech,ceo,companyleadership,crossfunctionalteams,efficiencyboost,leadershiptips,problemsolving,revenuegrowth,strategicplanning,techinbusiness,techsolutions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advice for Aspiring Fractional CMOs and the Role of AI in Marketing  w/ Jessica Shirra | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-for-aspiring-fractional-cmos-and-the-role-of-ai-in-marketing-w-jessica-shirra-builders-podcast--60504424</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 66: </b>Today's conversation is with Jessica Shirra, Fractional CMO, on advice for aspiring Fractional CMOs and the role of AI in marketing. We explore her journey from  marketing to entrepreneurship, the role of AI in marketing, and tips on elevating business strategy for aspiring fractional CMO’s.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Jessica Shirra’s website:</b> https://www.jessicashirra.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60504424</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:31:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60504424/e66_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="23900537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 66: Today's conversation is with Jessica Shirra, Fractional CMO, on advice for aspiring Fractional CMOs and the role of AI in marketing. We explore her journey from  marketing to entrepreneurship, the role of AI in marketing, and tips on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 66: </b>Today's conversation is with Jessica Shirra, Fractional CMO, on advice for aspiring Fractional CMOs and the role of AI in marketing. We explore her journey from  marketing to entrepreneurship, the role of AI in marketing, and tips on elevating business strategy for aspiring fractional CMO’s.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Jessica Shirra’s website:</b> https://www.jessicashirra.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1992</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aiinmarketing,brandingstrategies,businesscoaching,businessgrowth,cmobenefits,customerexperience,digitalmarketing,e-commercemarketing,entrepreneurship,fractionalcmo,marketingcareertransition,marketingchallenges,marketingstrategy,marketingtips,personalbranding,podcastinterview,seooptimization,smallbusinessmarketing,startupadvice,teamdevelopment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USAopoly CEO Dane Chapin on Entrepreneurship and Building Award-Winning Games| builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usaopoly-ceo-dane-chapin-on-entrepreneurship-and-building-award-winning-games-builders-podcast--60419404</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 65: </b>Today's conversation is Dane Chapin, Founder &amp; CEO of Usaopoly, on  Entrepreneurship and Building Award-Winning Games. We dive into entrepreneurship, business evolution, adaptability, and how Dane Chapin leverages these tools to create widely loved games such as Monopoly, Telestrations, and Topple.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter: </b><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Dane Chapin on LinkedIn:</b> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-chapin-8b76399/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-chapin-8b76399/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Usaopoly (The Op):</b> https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-chapin-8b76399/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60419404</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60419404/e65_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="23842462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 65: Today's conversation is Dane Chapin, Founder &amp;amp; CEO of Usaopoly, on  Entrepreneurship and Building Award-Winning Games. We dive into entrepreneurship, business evolution, adaptability, and how Dane Chapin leverages these tools to create...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 65: </b>Today's conversation is Dane Chapin, Founder &amp; CEO of Usaopoly, on  Entrepreneurship and Building Award-Winning Games. We dive into entrepreneurship, business evolution, adaptability, and how Dane Chapin leverages these tools to create widely loved games such as Monopoly, Telestrations, and Topple.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter: </b><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Dane Chapin on LinkedIn:</b> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-chapin-8b76399/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-chapin-8b76399/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Usaopoly (The Op):</b> https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-chapin-8b76399/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1903</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boardgamebusiness,boardgameindustry,businesschallenges,businessevolution,businessgrowthstrategy,ceo,ceointerview,creatinggames,danechapin,entrepreneurialjourney,entrepreneurshiptips,familyboardgames,gamedevelopment,gamenight,monopoly,tapelgame,telestrations,theopgames,usopoly,viralmarketingsuccess</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Running a Business Newsletter in 2024 w/ Marty Beckerman | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-a-business-newsletter-in-2024-w-marty-beckerman-builders-podcast--60269911</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 64:</b> Today's conversation is with Marty Beckerman, Editor-in-Chief of the b. Newsletter, to discuss the impact of AI on hiring and skills and the generational differences in the workforce. Additionally, hear about the highs and lows of running a business newsletter in 2024.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60269911</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60269911/e64_builders_martybeckerman_audio_final.mp3" length="25523068" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 64: Today's conversation is with Marty Beckerman, Editor-in-Chief of the b. Newsletter, to discuss the impact of AI on hiring and skills and the generational differences in the workforce. Additionally, hear about the highs and lows of running...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 64:</b> Today's conversation is with Marty Beckerman, Editor-in-Chief of the b. Newsletter, to discuss the impact of AI on hiring and skills and the generational differences in the workforce. Additionally, hear about the highs and lows of running a business newsletter in 2024.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Watch builders here:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter</b>: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1044</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>airevolution,businessnews,entrepreneurialspirit,exitstrategy,fastfoodincidents,foodnews,generationaldifferences,genzmindset,greatresignation,gtavicrisis,inflationdebate,johnmackey,millennialsvsgenz,newslettertrends,podcastepisode,remotework,rockstargames,summertrends,wholefoods,workfromhome</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building Trust through Storytelling w/ Park Howell | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-trust-through-storytelling-w-park-howell-builders-podcast--60199093</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 63:</b> Today's conversation is with Park Howell, Business Strategist &amp; Storytelling Coach from Business of Story, on building trust through storytelling, the benefits of using the ABT (And, But, Therefore) framework, and how to craft compelling narratives for your business.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Park Howel</b>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkhowell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkhowell/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Business of Story:</b> https://businessofstory.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60199093</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 15:14:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60199093/e63_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="56355938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 63: Today's conversation is with Park Howell, Business Strategist &amp;amp; Storytelling Coach from Business of Story, on building trust through storytelling, the benefits of using the ABT (And, But, Therefore) framework, and how to craft...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 63:</b> Today's conversation is with Park Howell, Business Strategist &amp; Storytelling Coach from Business of Story, on building trust through storytelling, the benefits of using the ABT (And, But, Therefore) framework, and how to craft compelling narratives for your business.<br /><br /><b>Watch builders here</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br /><b>Sign up for the free b.newsletter:</b> <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br /><b>Check out Park Howel</b>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkhowell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkhowell/</a><br /><br /><b>Check out Business of Story:</b> https://businessofstory.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2323</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abtframework,audienceengagement,audiencefocus,branding,brandtrust,businessgrowth,businesspodcast,compellingnarratives,customerconnection,emotionalimpact,emotionalmarketing,marketingstrategy,marketingtips,originstory,salesgrowth,storydrivensales,storytelling,storytellinginmarketing,successfulcampaigns,trustbuilding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Digital Divide w/ Adeyinka Ogunlegan and Sean Gerner | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-digital-divide-w-adeyinka-ogunlegan-and-sean-gerner-builders-podcast--59802436</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 62:</b> Today's conversation is with <b>VP of Government Affairs &amp; Policy Adeyinka Ogunlegan and Sr. Program Director Sean Gerner from Education SuperHighway on the Digital Divide</b>. They explain the concept of broadband nutrition labels and the mission of Education Superhighway, from its initial focus on connecting schools to the internet to its current goal of addressing the broadband affordability gap. The guests discuss the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and its impact on households, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy in closing the digital divide. The episode also examines the challenge process for identifying unserved and underserved locations and how funds are allocated for infrastructure development. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Check out <b>Education SuperHighway</b>: <a href="https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/</a><br /><br />Check Out <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeyinkaogunlegan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Adeyinka Ogunleganm</b> on LinkedIn!</a><br /><br />Check Out <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seangernermba/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Sean Gerner</b> on LinkedIn!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59802436</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59802436/e62_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="20860638" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 62: Today's conversation is with VP of Government Affairs &amp;amp; Policy Adeyinka Ogunlegan and Sr. Program Director Sean Gerner from Education SuperHighway on the Digital Divide. They explain the concept of broadband nutrition labels and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 62:</b> Today's conversation is with <b>VP of Government Affairs &amp; Policy Adeyinka Ogunlegan and Sr. Program Director Sean Gerner from Education SuperHighway on the Digital Divide</b>. They explain the concept of broadband nutrition labels and the mission of Education Superhighway, from its initial focus on connecting schools to the internet to its current goal of addressing the broadband affordability gap. The guests discuss the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and its impact on households, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy in closing the digital divide. The episode also examines the challenge process for identifying unserved and underserved locations and how funds are allocated for infrastructure development. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Check out <b>Education SuperHighway</b>: <a href="https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/</a><br /><br />Check Out <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeyinkaogunlegan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Adeyinka Ogunleganm</b> on LinkedIn!</a><br /><br />Check Out <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seangernermba/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Sean Gerner</b> on LinkedIn!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1653</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affordableconnectivity,affordableinternet,bridgingthegap,broadbandaccess,broadbandinfrastructure,broadbandnutritionlabels,business,communitysupport,connectivity,digitaldivide,digitalliteracy,educationsuperhighway,infrastructuredevelopment,internetaccess,internetforall,internetforeducation,interview,leadership,marketing,workforcedevelopment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Engaging Audiences: Strategies for Loyalty, Personalization, and International Growth w/ Joel Steel | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/engaging-audiences-strategies-for-loyalty-personalization-and-international-growth-w-joel-steel-builders-podcast--59706585</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode [61]</b>: Today's conversation is with Joel Steel, CEO &amp; Co-Founder at Komo Technologies, on engaging audiences: strategies for loyalty, personalization, international growth, and the challenges and changes in building Komo Technologies. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss customer engagement and loyalty, data collection and personalization, and how value creation contributes to building your brand.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg </a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newslette<b>r/ </b></a><br /><b></b><br /><b><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/thejoelsteel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out Joel Steel on LinkedIn!</a></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59706585</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59706585/e61_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="30512338" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode [61]: Today's conversation is with Joel Steel, CEO &amp;amp; Co-Founder at Komo Technologies, on engaging audiences: strategies for loyalty, personalization, international growth, and the challenges and changes in building Komo Technologies. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode [61]</b>: Today's conversation is with Joel Steel, CEO &amp; Co-Founder at Komo Technologies, on engaging audiences: strategies for loyalty, personalization, international growth, and the challenges and changes in building Komo Technologies. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss customer engagement and loyalty, data collection and personalization, and how value creation contributes to building your brand.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg </a><br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newslette<b>r/ </b></a><br /><b></b><br /><b><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/thejoelsteel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out Joel Steel on LinkedIn!</a></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2437</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,buidersfrombdc,builders,business,company,customize,growth,interview,joelsteel,loyalty,loyaltyprograms,marketing,modern,personalization,personalize,providevalue,scaling,value,valuecreation,visibility</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Google Paid Advertising in 2024 w/ Luanne Marek | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/google-paid-advertising-in-2024-w-luanne-marek-builders-podcast--59484396</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 60: Today's conversation is Luanne Marek, SVP of Media Buying at Centerfield, on the importance of paid advertising on Google, the role of AI in campaign creation and optimization, the impact of privacy changes on Google Ads strategies, and the emergence of Google's new search generative experience. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the sleep habits of famous people, WcDonald's ad campaigns and Spotify tattoos.<br /> <br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /> <br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59484396</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59484396/e60_builders_luannemarek_audio_v1.mp3" length="49160019" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 60: Today's conversation is Luanne Marek, SVP of Media Buying at Centerfield, on the importance of paid advertising on Google, the role of AI in campaign creation and optimization, the impact of privacy changes on Google Ads strategies, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 60: Today's conversation is Luanne Marek, SVP of Media Buying at Centerfield, on the importance of paid advertising on Google, the role of AI in campaign creation and optimization, the impact of privacy changes on Google Ads strategies, and the emergence of Google's new search generative experience. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the sleep habits of famous people, WcDonald's ad campaigns and Spotify tattoos.<br /> <br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /> <br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2022</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SEO and the Evolution of Google with Jaimie Clark | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/seo-and-the-evolution-of-google-with-jaimie-clark-builders-podcast--59351542</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 59: Today's conversation is with Centerfield’s VP of SEO Jaimie Clark to discuss Google's organic listings, algorithm updates, domain ranking abuse, and advice for publishers on how to improve their rankings and adapt to the changing landscape of AI and consumer behavior. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how Old Spice ditched the "grandpa brand" image for a cooler one, the importance of physical fitness for business success, and explore the concept of personal loyalty with a nod to Jerry Maguire.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><b><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59351542</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59351542/e59_builders_jamieclark_audio_v1.mp3" length="56872571" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 59: Today's conversation is with Centerfield’s VP of SEO Jaimie Clark to discuss Google's organic listings, algorithm updates, domain ranking abuse, and advice for publishers on how to improve their rankings and adapt to the changing landscape...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 59: Today's conversation is with Centerfield’s VP of SEO Jaimie Clark to discuss Google's organic listings, algorithm updates, domain ranking abuse, and advice for publishers on how to improve their rankings and adapt to the changing landscape of AI and consumer behavior. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how Old Spice ditched the "grandpa brand" image for a cooler one, the importance of physical fitness for business success, and explore the concept of personal loyalty with a nod to Jerry Maguire.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><b><a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2345</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ammunition CEO Jeremy Heilpern on Building his Agency | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ammunition-ceo-jeremy-heilpern-on-building-his-agency-builders-podcast--59172202</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 58: Today's conversation is with Ammunition CEO Jeremy Heilpern to discuss his journey in the advertising industry, founding his own agency, the importance of measurable outcomes, video production, and advice to those starting in the industry. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the comeback of Crocs, an app where you can get day-old baked goods, and the importance of an efficient hiring process. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Watch The Lift As We Fly Hawks video: https://vimeo.com/905761955]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59172202</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59172202/e58_audio_final.mp3" length="24467065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 58: Today's conversation is with Ammunition CEO Jeremy Heilpern to discuss his journey in the advertising industry, founding his own agency, the importance of measurable outcomes, video production, and advice to those starting in the industry....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 58: Today's conversation is with Ammunition CEO Jeremy Heilpern to discuss his journey in the advertising industry, founding his own agency, the importance of measurable outcomes, video production, and advice to those starting in the industry. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the comeback of Crocs, an app where you can get day-old baked goods, and the importance of an efficient hiring process. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Watch The Lift As We Fly Hawks video: https://vimeo.com/905761955]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Motivating Your Workforce with HR Leaders SVP Gena Romano and VP Zelna McGee of Centerfield | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/motivating-your-workforce-with-hr-leaders-svp-gena-romano-and-vp-zelna-mcgee-of-centerfield-builders-podcast--59089673</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 57: Today's conversation is with Centerfield’s SVP of People Operations Gena Romano and VP of Talent and Organizational Development Zelna McGee to discuss the different types of motivation, the impact of motivation on employee engagement and productivity, the importance of purpose, impact, and belonging, and advice for aspiring HR leaders.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><b> </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59089673</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59089673/e57_assembly_assets_long_form_v2.mp3" length="24581925" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 57: Today's conversation is with Centerfield’s SVP of People Operations Gena Romano and VP of Talent and Organizational Development Zelna McGee to discuss the different types of motivation, the impact of motivation on employee engagement and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 57: Today's conversation is with Centerfield’s SVP of People Operations Gena Romano and VP of Talent and Organizational Development Zelna McGee to discuss the different types of motivation, the impact of motivation on employee engagement and productivity, the importance of purpose, impact, and belonging, and advice for aspiring HR leaders.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><b> </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SVP for Kingston Marketing Group on Creating Meaningful Relationships Using Brand Archetypes | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/svp-for-kingston-marketing-group-on-creating-meaningful-relationships-using-brand-archetypes-builders-podcast--59010205</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 56: Today's conversation is with Todd Olsen, SVP of Marketing for Kingston Marketing Group to discuss the concept of brand archetypes and how they can be used to create a deeper connection with customers. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss <i>The Office</i> with superfan Billy Liang and how your boss can win a trip to Sandals Jamaica.<br /> <br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /> <br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /> <br />Enter your boss into the best boss contest: <a href="https://www.business.com/worlds-best-boss/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/worlds-best-boss/</a><br /> <br />The brand archetypes color wheel: <a href="https://marchbranding.com/buzz/brand-archetypes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://marchbranding.com/buzz/brand-archetypes/</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59010205</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59010205/e56_assembly_assets_long_form_v2.mp3" length="33700026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 56: Today's conversation is with Todd Olsen, SVP of Marketing for Kingston Marketing Group to discuss the concept of brand archetypes and how they can be used to create a deeper connection with customers. In our weekly sit-down with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 56: Today's conversation is with Todd Olsen, SVP of Marketing for Kingston Marketing Group to discuss the concept of brand archetypes and how they can be used to create a deeper connection with customers. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss <i>The Office</i> with superfan Billy Liang and how your boss can win a trip to Sandals Jamaica.<br /> <br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a><br /> <br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a><br /> <br />Enter your boss into the best boss contest: <a href="https://www.business.com/worlds-best-boss/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/worlds-best-boss/</a><br /> <br />The brand archetypes color wheel: <a href="https://marchbranding.com/buzz/brand-archetypes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://marchbranding.com/buzz/brand-archetypes/</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2622</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hello Alice CEO on Funding and Growing Small Businesses | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hello-alice-ceo-on-funding-and-growing-small-businesses-builders-podcast--58747895</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 55: Today's conversation is with Carolyn Rodz, CEO of Hello Alice to discuss the importance of small businesses and the challenges they face, changing the perception of small businesses, and closing the funding gap. Additionally, they talk about how Hello Alice supports small business owners.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Visit Hello Alice: <a href="https://helloalice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://helloalice.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58747895</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58747895/e55_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="21365410" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 55: Today's conversation is with Carolyn Rodz, CEO of Hello Alice to discuss the importance of small businesses and the challenges they face, changing the perception of small businesses, and closing the funding gap. Additionally, they talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 55: Today's conversation is with Carolyn Rodz, CEO of Hello Alice to discuss the importance of small businesses and the challenges they face, changing the perception of small businesses, and closing the funding gap. Additionally, they talk about how Hello Alice supports small business owners.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Visit Hello Alice: <a href="https://helloalice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://helloalice.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1631</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Founder of Hoskin Capital on Growing a Financial Planning Business | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/founder-of-hoskin-capital-on-growing-a-financial-planning-business-builders-podcast--58668705</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 54: Today's conversation is with Nate Hoskin, founder of Hoskin Capital to discuss his journey of starting a business, the unexpected challenges of being an entrepreneur, and the unmet needs in the market for younger generations. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the downfall of ev's, Pop-Tarts ritual sacrifice of mascot and compostable diapers. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Check out Hoskin Capital: <a href="https://www.hoskincapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hoskincapital.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58668705</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58668705/e54_a_builders_audio_final.mp3" length="35430233" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 54: Today's conversation is with Nate Hoskin, founder of Hoskin Capital to discuss his journey of starting a business, the unexpected challenges of being an entrepreneur, and the unmet needs in the market for younger generations. In our weekly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 54: Today's conversation is with Nate Hoskin, founder of Hoskin Capital to discuss his journey of starting a business, the unexpected challenges of being an entrepreneur, and the unmet needs in the market for younger generations. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the downfall of ev's, Pop-Tarts ritual sacrifice of mascot and compostable diapers. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Check out Hoskin Capital: <a href="https://www.hoskincapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hoskincapital.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2676</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Maintaining Momentum Throughout the Year w/ Anthony Bratti | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maintaining-momentum-throughout-the-year-w-anthony-bratti-builders-podcast--58582872</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 53: Today's conversation is with Centerfield President Anthony Bratti, to discuss personal resolutions, sales kickoffs, maintaining momentum, overcoming challenges and market impressions. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss new sensory friendly hours at Walmart and how a judge issued a unique sentence to an abusive Chipotle consumer.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58582872</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58582872/e53_a_builders_bratti_audio_fix_v1.mp3" length="52394367" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 53: Today's conversation is with Centerfield President Anthony Bratti, to discuss personal resolutions, sales kickoffs, maintaining momentum, overcoming challenges and market impressions. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 53: Today's conversation is with Centerfield President Anthony Bratti, to discuss personal resolutions, sales kickoffs, maintaining momentum, overcoming challenges and market impressions. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss new sensory friendly hours at Walmart and how a judge issued a unique sentence to an abusive Chipotle consumer.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2120</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happiness at Work and Brand-Building w/ Dr. Tessa Misiaszek | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happiness-at-work-and-brand-building-w-dr-tessa-misiaszek-builders-podcast--58491919</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 52: Today's conversation is with Dr. Tessa Misiaszek, Harvard professor, researcher &amp; author, to discuss the concept of happiness at work, communicating unpopular decisions, and brand building. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the origin story of slinky, whether taller men are paid more, and if Napoleon was actually above average in height. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Listen to The Happy at Work Podcast: <a href="https://happyatworkpodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://happyatworkpodcast.com/</a> <br /><br />Read Branding That Means Business: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/matt-johnson/branding-that-means-business/9781541701670/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58491919</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58491919/ep52_assembly_assets_long_form_template_v4_hd_1.mp3" length="38346296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 52: Today's conversation is with Dr. Tessa Misiaszek, Harvard professor, researcher &amp;amp; author, to discuss the concept of happiness at work, communicating unpopular decisions, and brand building. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 52: Today's conversation is with Dr. Tessa Misiaszek, Harvard professor, researcher &amp; author, to discuss the concept of happiness at work, communicating unpopular decisions, and brand building. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the origin story of slinky, whether taller men are paid more, and if Napoleon was actually above average in height. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Listen to The Happy at Work Podcast: <a href="https://happyatworkpodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://happyatworkpodcast.com/</a> <br /><br />Read Branding That Means Business: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/matt-johnson/branding-that-means-business/9781541701670/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3110</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fmr Amazon Exec Stacy Saal on her New Venture, and What Makes Amazon Tick | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fmr-amazon-exec-stacy-saal-on-her-new-venture-and-what-makes-amazon-tick-builders-podcast--58411686</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 51: Today's conversation is with Stacy Saal, former executive at Amazon, on what makes Amazon tick + her new venture, Jelly Collective. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how cities are reusing empty offices and a new trippy type of corporate retreat. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Check out Jelly Collective: <a href="https://www.jellycollective.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jellycollective.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58411686</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58411686/e51_a_builders_stacysaal_v1.mp3" length="60188706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 51: Today's conversation is with Stacy Saal, former executive at Amazon, on what makes Amazon tick + her new venture, Jelly Collective. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how cities are reusing empty...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 51: Today's conversation is with Stacy Saal, former executive at Amazon, on what makes Amazon tick + her new venture, Jelly Collective. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how cities are reusing empty offices and a new trippy type of corporate retreat. <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Check out Jelly Collective: <a href="https://www.jellycollective.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jellycollective.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2476</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Latest Consumer Shopping Research w/ Lesley Chou | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latest-consumer-shopping-research-w-lesley-chou-builders-podcast--58053456</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 50: Today's conversation is with Lesley Chou, Research Lead at Google, on the latest consumer shopping research. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the silver economy, how much the 12 Days Of Christmas song items would actually cost, and loneliness at work.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Are you spending your time more as a marketer or are you leading with a consumer-first mindset? For more lead-gen consumer insights, check out <a href="https://adsonair.withgoogle.com/events/thinkleadgen2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Ads on Air: Think Lead Gen 2023</a><br /><br />Google and Ipsos partnered together on a 2023 Lead Gen research study, to survey over 4000 US consumers on their behaviors - focused on those who have filled out a lead form and/or made a purchase.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58053456</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58053456/e48_a_builders_lesleychou_v1.mp3" length="41844531" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 50: Today's conversation is with Lesley Chou, Research Lead at Google, on the latest consumer shopping research. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the silver economy, how much the 12 Days Of Christmas song...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 50: Today's conversation is with Lesley Chou, Research Lead at Google, on the latest consumer shopping research. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the silver economy, how much the 12 Days Of Christmas song items would actually cost, and loneliness at work.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Are you spending your time more as a marketer or are you leading with a consumer-first mindset? For more lead-gen consumer insights, check out <a href="https://adsonair.withgoogle.com/events/thinkleadgen2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Ads on Air: Think Lead Gen 2023</a><br /><br />Google and Ipsos partnered together on a 2023 Lead Gen research study, to survey over 4000 US consumers on their behaviors - focused on those who have filled out a lead form and/or made a purchase.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1721</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cultivating a Growth Mindset  w/ Tatiana Quaife | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-a-growth-mindset-w-tatiana-quaife-builders-podcast--57912648</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 49: Today's conversation is with Tatiana Quaife, founder of Rising Women, on cultivating a growth mindset. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the origin story of M&amp;M and a study that proves angry people do better at certain work tasks.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Rising Women: <a href="https://www.risingwomensisterhood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.risingwomensisterhood.com</a> <br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57912648</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57912648/e47_a_builders_tatianaquaife_audio_v1.mp3" length="72226149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 49: Today's conversation is with Tatiana Quaife, founder of Rising Women, on cultivating a growth mindset. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the origin story of M&amp;amp;M and a study that proves angry people...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 49: Today's conversation is with Tatiana Quaife, founder of Rising Women, on cultivating a growth mindset. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the origin story of M&amp;M and a study that proves angry people do better at certain work tasks.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a> <br /><br />Rising Women: <a href="https://www.risingwomensisterhood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.risingwomensisterhood.com</a> <br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2237</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scaling Sales Organizations w/ Anthony Bratti | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scaling-sales-organizations-w-anthony-bratti-builders-podcast--57826167</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 48: Today's conversation is with Anthony Bratti, President of Business &amp; E-Commerce Services at Centerfield, on scaling sales organizations. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss our exclusive interview with the President of In-N-Out.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57826167</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57826167/e46_builders_anthonybratti_audio_v1.mp3" length="67191566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 48: Today's conversation is with Anthony Bratti, President of Business &amp;amp; E-Commerce Services at Centerfield, on scaling sales organizations. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss our exclusive interview...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 48: Today's conversation is with Anthony Bratti, President of Business &amp; E-Commerce Services at Centerfield, on scaling sales organizations. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss our exclusive interview with the President of In-N-Out.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: <a href="https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2078</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bespoke Customer Service w/ Joanna Swash | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bespoke-customer-service-w-joanna-swash-builders-podcast--57625081</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 47: Today's conversation is with Joanna Swash, Group CEO of Moneypenny, on customer service and retention. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss Airbnb versus hotels and how to give constructive feedback.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Check out Moneypenny: <a href="https://www.moneypenny.com/us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.moneypenny.com/us/</a> <br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57625081</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57625081/e45_builders_joannaswash_audio_v1.mp3" length="62918306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 47: Today's conversation is with Joanna Swash, Group CEO of Moneypenny, on customer service and retention. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss Airbnb versus hotels and how to give constructive feedback....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 47: Today's conversation is with Joanna Swash, Group CEO of Moneypenny, on customer service and retention. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss Airbnb versus hotels and how to give constructive feedback.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Check out Moneypenny: <a href="https://www.moneypenny.com/us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.moneypenny.com/us/</a> <br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Using AI to Improve Productivity w/ Pete Christothoulou | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-ai-to-improve-productivity-w-pete-christothoulou-builders-podcast--57533720</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 46: Today's conversation is with Pete Christothoulou, CEO of Xembly, on using AI to improve productivity. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how many employees don’t know how to use AI, how to make an employee take a survey, and a startup that can regrow teeth.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Check out Xembly’s AI assistant: <a href="https://www.xembly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.xembly.com</a> <br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57533720</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57533720/e44_builders_petechristothoulou_audio_v1.mp3" length="65035932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 46: Today's conversation is with Pete Christothoulou, CEO of Xembly, on using AI to improve productivity. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how many employees don’t know how to use AI, how to make an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 46: Today's conversation is with Pete Christothoulou, CEO of Xembly, on using AI to improve productivity. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how many employees don’t know how to use AI, how to make an employee take a survey, and a startup that can regrow teeth.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Check out Xembly’s AI assistant: <a href="https://www.xembly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.xembly.com</a> <br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Harnessing Your Cringe w/ Henna Pryor | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/harnessing-your-cringe-w-henna-pryor-builders-podcast--57401086</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 45: Today's conversation is with Henna Pryor, executive coach and author, on harnessing your cringe. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss a hauntingly good lesson about remote work and uncover the seasonal retail giant's billion-dollar business.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Get Henna’s book: Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You <a href="https://a.co/d/3AghmKu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://a.co/d/3AghmKu</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57401086</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57401086/e43_buidlers_hennapryor_audio_v1.mp3" length="69832724" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 45: Today's conversation is with Henna Pryor, executive coach and author, on harnessing your cringe. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss a hauntingly good lesson about remote work and uncover the seasonal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 45: Today's conversation is with Henna Pryor, executive coach and author, on harnessing your cringe. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss a hauntingly good lesson about remote work and uncover the seasonal retail giant's billion-dollar business.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Get Henna’s book: Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You <a href="https://a.co/d/3AghmKu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://a.co/d/3AghmKu</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why You Have a Go to Market Problem w/ Sangram Vajre | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-have-a-go-to-market-problem-w-sangram-vajre-builders-podcast--57362711</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 44: Today's conversation is with Sangram Vajre, Co-founder and CEO of GTM Partners, on why you have a go to market problem. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how workplace conflict is inevitable and revenge travel.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Get Sangram’s latest book: Move: The 4-Question Go-To-Market Framework <a href="https://a.co/d/5Savwbm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://a.co/d/5Savwbm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57362711</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:53:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57362711/e42_builders_sangramvajre_audio_v2.mp3" length="54062143" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 44: Today's conversation is with Sangram Vajre, Co-founder and CEO of GTM Partners, on why you have a go to market problem. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how workplace conflict is inevitable and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 44: Today's conversation is with Sangram Vajre, Co-founder and CEO of GTM Partners, on why you have a go to market problem. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how workplace conflict is inevitable and revenge travel.<br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a> <br /><br />Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/<br /><br />Get Sangram’s latest book: Move: The 4-Question Go-To-Market Framework <a href="https://a.co/d/5Savwbm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://a.co/d/5Savwbm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2223</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do People Like You More Than You Think? w/ Zoe Chance | builders podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-people-like-you-more-than-you-think-w-zoe-chance-builders-podcast--57273649</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 43: Welcome to builders! This week John is joined by Dr. Zoe Chance, a multi-talented writer, Yale professor, researcher, and passionate climate philanthropist, Dr. Chance is here to take us on a journey into the captivating world of interpersonal influence. The two of them discuss what a liking and asking gap are, trading a paperclip and ending up with a car, influencing people to say yes to you, and much more! <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57273649</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:14:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57273649/builders_e41_zoechance_audio_v2.mp3" length="98929345" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 43: Welcome to builders! This week John is joined by Dr. Zoe Chance, a multi-talented writer, Yale professor, researcher, and passionate climate philanthropist, Dr. Chance is here to take us on a journey into the captivating world of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 43: Welcome to builders! This week John is joined by Dr. Zoe Chance, a multi-talented writer, Yale professor, researcher, and passionate climate philanthropist, Dr. Chance is here to take us on a journey into the captivating world of interpersonal influence. The two of them discuss what a liking and asking gap are, trading a paperclip and ending up with a car, influencing people to say yes to you, and much more! <br /><br />Watch builders here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3073</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The High EQ Marketer is now builders</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-high-eq-marketer-is-now-builders--57273535</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57273535</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:59:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57273535/builders_audiopromo_namechange_v1.mp3" length="755394" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:duration>48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing builders from business.com</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-builders-from-business-com--57262420</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57262420</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:28:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57262420/builders_audiopromo_namechange_v1.mp3" length="755394" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:duration>48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 42 - One-of-A-Kind Events with Co-Founders Celeste Durve and Kelsi Kitchener of Viper</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-one-of-a-kind-events-with-co-founders-celeste-durve-and-kelsi-kitchener-of-viper--53573250</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John sits down with Celeste Durve and Kelsi Kitchener, co-founders of Viper, an experiential talent agency that creates unforgettable events.<br />They share their insights and experiences of building a successful business, navigating pandemics and changing expectations, and meeting the needs of younger consumers. They also discuss some of the key concepts that have contributed to their success, including measuring the ROI of a party, creative ways to enhance experiences, and the importance of A/B testing.<br />Celeste and Kelsi also share some fun anecdotes, including how they received a cold call from Kanye West's CFO.<br />Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to build a successful business or someone interested in planning unforgettable events, this episode is full of valuable insights and entertaining stories. Enjoy! <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53573250</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53573250/ep_42_audio_v1_2151_celeste_durve_and_kelsi_kitchener_mixdown.mp3" length="38521221" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3cacd25-320d-45fd-9f4d-ef917e9efcb2/c3cacd25-320d-45fd-9f4d-ef917e9efcb2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3cacd25-320d-45fd-9f4d-ef917e9efcb2/c3cacd25-320d-45fd-9f4d-ef917e9efcb2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3cacd25-320d-45fd-9f4d-ef917e9efcb2/c3cacd25-320d-45fd-9f4d-ef917e9efcb2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, John sits down with Celeste Durve and Kelsi Kitchener, co-founders of Viper, an experiential talent agency that creates unforgettable events.
They share their insights and experiences of building a successful business, navigating...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John sits down with Celeste Durve and Kelsi Kitchener, co-founders of Viper, an experiential talent agency that creates unforgettable events.<br />They share their insights and experiences of building a successful business, navigating pandemics and changing expectations, and meeting the needs of younger consumers. They also discuss some of the key concepts that have contributed to their success, including measuring the ROI of a party, creative ways to enhance experiences, and the importance of A/B testing.<br />Celeste and Kelsi also share some fun anecdotes, including how they received a cold call from Kanye West's CFO.<br />Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to build a successful business or someone interested in planning unforgettable events, this episode is full of valuable insights and entertaining stories. Enjoy! <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1605</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 41 - Upstart CMO Chantal Rapport on Leadership, FinTech and C-Suite by Age 30</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-upstart-cmo-chantal-rapport-on-leadership-fintech-and-c-suite-by-age-30--53573196</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalrapport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chantal Rapport</a>, <a href="https://www.upstart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CMO of Upstart </a>, a FinTech firm dedicated to expanding access to affordable credit. <br />Chantal shares her inspiring journey to becoming a marketing executive and public company CMO before age 30. The discussion covers her passion for leadership in the financial services space, her leadership style, and insights on marketing in the industry. <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.  <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53573196</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53573196/ep_41_audio_v1_2151_chantal_rapport_mixdown.mp3" length="47321827" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d3b3774-17ea-48ba-8067-de15bd6a37a7/4d3b3774-17ea-48ba-8067-de15bd6a37a7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d3b3774-17ea-48ba-8067-de15bd6a37a7/4d3b3774-17ea-48ba-8067-de15bd6a37a7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d3b3774-17ea-48ba-8067-de15bd6a37a7/4d3b3774-17ea-48ba-8067-de15bd6a37a7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, John speaks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalrapport/, https://www.upstart.com/, a FinTech firm dedicated to expanding access to affordable credit. 
Chantal shares her inspiring journey to becoming a marketing executive and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalrapport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chantal Rapport</a>, <a href="https://www.upstart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CMO of Upstart </a>, a FinTech firm dedicated to expanding access to affordable credit. <br />Chantal shares her inspiring journey to becoming a marketing executive and public company CMO before age 30. The discussion covers her passion for leadership in the financial services space, her leadership style, and insights on marketing in the industry. <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.  <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1972</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 40 - Uplevel your Brand Identity with Ted Vaughn of Historic Agency</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-uplevel-your-brand-identity-with-ted-vaughn-of-historic-agency--53464215</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John speaks with Ted Vaughn, Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Built-My-Brand-Customers/dp/163755141X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Culture Built My Brand</a> and Co-Founder of the<a href="https://makehistoric.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Historic Agency</a>. <br />They Discuss:</b><br /><ul><li>The value of company culture and brand identity</li><li>How to re-brand effectively</li><li>More sales and better results when these factors are aligned</li></ul><b><br />Stick around for specifics on how to improve recurring revenue that can be applied to many different industries. <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53464215</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:48:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53464215/ep_40_audio_v1_2151_ted_vaughn_mixdown.mp3" length="46729431" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0ecd08fb-8f05-479b-b8e7-729b1bbc8f34/0ecd08fb-8f05-479b-b8e7-729b1bbc8f34.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0ecd08fb-8f05-479b-b8e7-729b1bbc8f34/0ecd08fb-8f05-479b-b8e7-729b1bbc8f34.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0ecd08fb-8f05-479b-b8e7-729b1bbc8f34/0ecd08fb-8f05-479b-b8e7-729b1bbc8f34.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, John speaks with Ted Vaughn, Author of https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Built-My-Brand-Customers/dp/163755141X and Co-Founder of thehttps://makehistoric.com/. 
They Discuss:

- The value of company culture and brand identity
- How to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John speaks with Ted Vaughn, Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Built-My-Brand-Customers/dp/163755141X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Culture Built My Brand</a> and Co-Founder of the<a href="https://makehistoric.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Historic Agency</a>. <br />They Discuss:</b><br /><ul><li>The value of company culture and brand identity</li><li>How to re-brand effectively</li><li>More sales and better results when these factors are aligned</li></ul><b><br />Stick around for specifics on how to improve recurring revenue that can be applied to many different industries. <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 39 - Creating Superfans with Author and Superfan Expert Brittany Hodak</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-creating-superfans-with-author-and-superfan-expert-brittany-hodak--53298785</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John sits down with Brittany Hodak, author of the new book "Creating Super Fans". The conversation takes place the morning after the Super Bowl, which serves as the ultimate celebration of superfandom with all the commercials and the NFL. Together, they explore the recipe for creating superfans and how it can be applied to any business, even those in the B2B sector. <br />Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or just someone interested in building strong relationships with your customers, this episode is sure to inspire and motivate you to take your customer relationships to the next level. <br />Enjoy! <br />More information about Brittany and today’s topics:</b><ul><li>LinkedIn Profile: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyhodak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyhodak/</a> </li><li>Website: <a href="https://brittanyhodak.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://brittanyhodak.com/</a> </li><li>Get Brittany’s Book Here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Superfans-Five-Step-Multiplying-Reputation/dp/1774580780/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1671576078&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Superfans-Five-Step-Multiplying-Reputation/dp/1774580780/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1671576078&amp;sr=8-1</a> </li></ul><b><br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.  <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53298785</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:06:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53298785/ep_38_ep_v1_2151_brittany_hodak_20230214t155843_323424_mixdown.mp3" length="46301290" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ad0148c-d593-4ac4-aba4-47af6312ee20/9ad0148c-d593-4ac4-aba4-47af6312ee20.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ad0148c-d593-4ac4-aba4-47af6312ee20/9ad0148c-d593-4ac4-aba4-47af6312ee20.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ad0148c-d593-4ac4-aba4-47af6312ee20/9ad0148c-d593-4ac4-aba4-47af6312ee20.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, John sits down with Brittany Hodak, author of the new book "Creating Super Fans". The conversation takes place the morning after the Super Bowl, which serves as the ultimate celebration of superfandom with all the commercials and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In this episode, John sits down with Brittany Hodak, author of the new book "Creating Super Fans". The conversation takes place the morning after the Super Bowl, which serves as the ultimate celebration of superfandom with all the commercials and the NFL. Together, they explore the recipe for creating superfans and how it can be applied to any business, even those in the B2B sector. <br />Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or just someone interested in building strong relationships with your customers, this episode is sure to inspire and motivate you to take your customer relationships to the next level. <br />Enjoy! <br />More information about Brittany and today’s topics:</b><ul><li>LinkedIn Profile: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyhodak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyhodak/</a> </li><li>Website: <a href="https://brittanyhodak.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://brittanyhodak.com/</a> </li><li>Get Brittany’s Book Here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Superfans-Five-Step-Multiplying-Reputation/dp/1774580780/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1671576078&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Superfans-Five-Step-Multiplying-Reputation/dp/1774580780/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1671576078&amp;sr=8-1</a> </li></ul><b><br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.  <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1929</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 38 - AI, Content &amp; ChatGPT with Stew Fortier (Co-Founder &amp; CEO, type.ai) and Kirby Winfield (GP, Ascend.VC</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-ai-content-chatgpt-with-stew-fortier-co-founder-ceo-type-ai-and-kirby-winfield-gp-ascend-vc--53085420</link><description><![CDATA[<b>We have two fantastic guests joining us today. First up, Kirby Winfield, an investor in AI-based companies. He has his own fund and a residency at the Allen Institute for AI in Seattle. Our second guest is Stew Fortier, an entrepreneur who has focused on content-related businesses, such as Foster and Well Said Labs. Currently, he is the co-founder and CEO of type.ai.<br />Together, we explore the potential of AI-generated content, its implications for businesses, and how it can enhance customer experience. Kirby and Stew share their expertise and insights on the evolution of AI chat and its impact on communication. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of working with generative content and the significance of ethical considerations.<br />So, if you're curious about the possibilities of Chat GPT and generative content, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in and discover how AI can transform the way we communicate and interact with technology.<br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.  <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53085420</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53085420/ep_39_ep_v1_2151_stew_fortier_kirby_winfield_mixdown.mp3" length="49883966" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f69b6142-69df-46e2-a4dc-4d6b4da6c430/f69b6142-69df-46e2-a4dc-4d6b4da6c430.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f69b6142-69df-46e2-a4dc-4d6b4da6c430/f69b6142-69df-46e2-a4dc-4d6b4da6c430.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f69b6142-69df-46e2-a4dc-4d6b4da6c430/f69b6142-69df-46e2-a4dc-4d6b4da6c430.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have two fantastic guests joining us today. First up, Kirby Winfield, an investor in AI-based companies. He has his own fund and a residency at the Allen Institute for AI in Seattle. Our second guest is Stew Fortier, an entrepreneur who has focused...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>We have two fantastic guests joining us today. First up, Kirby Winfield, an investor in AI-based companies. He has his own fund and a residency at the Allen Institute for AI in Seattle. Our second guest is Stew Fortier, an entrepreneur who has focused on content-related businesses, such as Foster and Well Said Labs. Currently, he is the co-founder and CEO of type.ai.<br />Together, we explore the potential of AI-generated content, its implications for businesses, and how it can enhance customer experience. Kirby and Stew share their expertise and insights on the evolution of AI chat and its impact on communication. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of working with generative content and the significance of ethical considerations.<br />So, if you're curious about the possibilities of Chat GPT and generative content, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in and discover how AI can transform the way we communicate and interact with technology.<br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.  <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2079</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 37 - Launching Companies from Scratch with Sam Johnston, Chief Launch Officer of nth Venture</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-launching-companies-from-scratch-with-sam-johnston-chief-launch-officer-of-nth-venture--52585114</link><description><![CDATA[<b>On this episode, John speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-johnston/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Sam Johnston</a>, Chief Launch Officer of <a href="https://www.nthventure.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nth Venture</a>. nth Venture is a venture studio that launches companies from scratch. Discover the unique approach of nth venture and gain insights on the key ingredients for success in early-stage startups. From talent acquisition to product-market fit, speed to market and more, Sam shares his perspective on how to achieve incremental wins and effective planning.<br />Enjoy! <br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52585114</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52585114/ep_37_audio_v1_2151_sam_johnston_mixdown.mp3" length="42050839" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/623b1e3e-74c8-445f-864c-2f86995966a1/623b1e3e-74c8-445f-864c-2f86995966a1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/623b1e3e-74c8-445f-864c-2f86995966a1/623b1e3e-74c8-445f-864c-2f86995966a1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/623b1e3e-74c8-445f-864c-2f86995966a1/623b1e3e-74c8-445f-864c-2f86995966a1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode, John speaks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-johnston/, Chief Launch Officer of https://www.nthventure.com/. nth Venture is a venture studio that launches companies from scratch. Discover the unique approach of nth venture and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>On this episode, John speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-johnston/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Sam Johnston</a>, Chief Launch Officer of <a href="https://www.nthventure.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nth Venture</a>. nth Venture is a venture studio that launches companies from scratch. Discover the unique approach of nth venture and gain insights on the key ingredients for success in early-stage startups. From talent acquisition to product-market fit, speed to market and more, Sam shares his perspective on how to achieve incremental wins and effective planning.<br />Enjoy! <br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1752</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 36 - Your Personal Mission Statement and the State of Health Care with First Choice Health CRO David Kinard</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-your-personal-mission-statement-and-the-state-of-health-care-with-first-choice-health-cro-david-kinard--52426286</link><description><![CDATA[<b>This episode features David Kinard, Chief Revenue Officer of First Choice Health. Trained by Dr. Steven Covey, David reflects on: </b><br /><ul><li>Healthcare for large and small companies</li><li>His perspective on inclusivity</li><li>His personal and professional mission statements</li><li>BONUS - Amazing Wine recommendations</li></ul><b>To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52426286</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52426286/ep_36_audio_v1_2151_david_kinard.mp3" length="52230857" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4305d70c-71f7-4570-8b64-26ce88ced3f3/4305d70c-71f7-4570-8b64-26ce88ced3f3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4305d70c-71f7-4570-8b64-26ce88ced3f3/4305d70c-71f7-4570-8b64-26ce88ced3f3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4305d70c-71f7-4570-8b64-26ce88ced3f3/4305d70c-71f7-4570-8b64-26ce88ced3f3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode features David Kinard, Chief Revenue Officer of First Choice Health. Trained by Dr. Steven Covey, David reflects on: 

- Healthcare for large and small companies
- His perspective on inclusivity
- His personal and professional mission...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>This episode features David Kinard, Chief Revenue Officer of First Choice Health. Trained by Dr. Steven Covey, David reflects on: </b><br /><ul><li>Healthcare for large and small companies</li><li>His perspective on inclusivity</li><li>His personal and professional mission statements</li><li>BONUS - Amazing Wine recommendations</li></ul><b>To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2176</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 35: Brand-building on LinkedIn &amp; Social with Danielle Guzman, Global Head of Social Media for Mercer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-brand-building-on-linkedin-social-with-danielle-guzman-global-head-of-social-media-for-mercer--52475840</link><description><![CDATA[<b>This episode features<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guzmandanielle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Danielle Guzman</a>, Global Head of Social Media for<a href="https://www.mercer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mercer</a> and covers what companies need to do to have an effective social media strategy in the new year. It covers topics such as:</b><ul><li>LinkedIn Brand Building best practices</li><li>How to engage with comments</li><li>How to leverage influencers</li><li>How Danielle got her Social Media program started at Mercer</li></ul><b><br />Enjoy! To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Spotify</a>, and the<a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> website</a>.Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.<br /></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52475840</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52475840/copy_of_ep_33_audio_v1_2151_danielle_guzman_mixdown.mp3" length="51467851" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78c04a94-7040-47c4-bfee-5034f4590ab0/78c04a94-7040-47c4-bfee-5034f4590ab0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78c04a94-7040-47c4-bfee-5034f4590ab0/78c04a94-7040-47c4-bfee-5034f4590ab0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78c04a94-7040-47c4-bfee-5034f4590ab0/78c04a94-7040-47c4-bfee-5034f4590ab0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode featureshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/guzmandanielle/, Global Head of Social Media forhttps://www.mercer.com/ and covers what companies need to do to have an effective social media strategy in the new year. It covers topics such as:
-...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>This episode features<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guzmandanielle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Danielle Guzman</a>, Global Head of Social Media for<a href="https://www.mercer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mercer</a> and covers what companies need to do to have an effective social media strategy in the new year. It covers topics such as:</b><ul><li>LinkedIn Brand Building best practices</li><li>How to engage with comments</li><li>How to leverage influencers</li><li>How Danielle got her Social Media program started at Mercer</li></ul><b><br />Enjoy! To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Spotify</a>, and the<a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> website</a>.Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.<br /></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2145</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 34: Fortune 100 CDO Sanjib Sahoo on Digital Fitness and Leadership</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-fortune-100-cdo-sanjib-sahoo-on-digital-fitness-and-leadership--52413634</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Ingram Micro is a Fortune 100 company with (give or take) $50 billion in revenue. In this episode, John speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjibsahoodigital/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanjib Sahoo</a>, Chief Digital Officer of <a href="https://corp.ingrammicro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ingram Micro</a>. <br />They discuss: </b><br /><ul><li>Digital fitness &amp; operations</li><li>How to make the (previously called) Digital Transformation Blueprint successful</li><li>How he identifies superstars in his organization and the future of leadership</li></ul><b> To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52413634</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52413634/ep_35_audio_v1_2151_sanjib_sahoo_mixdown.mp3" length="37013725" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6da438b6-8b49-47b2-873a-16b48ab9ff35/6da438b6-8b49-47b2-873a-16b48ab9ff35.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6da438b6-8b49-47b2-873a-16b48ab9ff35/6da438b6-8b49-47b2-873a-16b48ab9ff35.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6da438b6-8b49-47b2-873a-16b48ab9ff35/6da438b6-8b49-47b2-873a-16b48ab9ff35.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ingram Micro is a Fortune 100 company with (give or take) $50 billion in revenue. In this episode, John speaks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjibsahoodigital/, Chief Digital Officer of https://corp.ingrammicro.com/. 
They discuss: 

- Digital...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Ingram Micro is a Fortune 100 company with (give or take) $50 billion in revenue. In this episode, John speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjibsahoodigital/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanjib Sahoo</a>, Chief Digital Officer of <a href="https://corp.ingrammicro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ingram Micro</a>. <br />They discuss: </b><br /><ul><li>Digital fitness &amp; operations</li><li>How to make the (previously called) Digital Transformation Blueprint successful</li><li>How he identifies superstars in his organization and the future of leadership</li></ul><b> To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608075598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3aUIYzBUe3v4V3Ulyd3RVu?si=61d585e61c3942d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, and the <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. <br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 33: Black-Owned Businesses - Mending the Trust Gap with Connie Evans, CEO Association for Enterprise Opportunity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-black-owned-businesses-mending-the-trust-gap-with-connie-evans-ceo-association-for-enterprise-opportunity--52188370</link><description><![CDATA[This episode features Connie Evans, CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and discusses her organization’s latest research called “Mending the Tapestry” about the trust gap for black-owned businesses. Connie and John speak about: <br />Understanding and mending the trust gap<br />How to be an ally to black-owned businesses<br />What is a “microbusiness” and what is their impact on the economy.<br /><br />Her organization also recently published research that you can check out here: https://aeoworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Report-Mending-the-Tapestry.pdf <br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website. <br /><br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52188370</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52188370/ep_34_ep_v1_2151_connie_evans_mixdown.mp3" length="47844823" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/033e90a8-ff37-48f0-9359-8b0e17a1c637/033e90a8-ff37-48f0-9359-8b0e17a1c637.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/033e90a8-ff37-48f0-9359-8b0e17a1c637/033e90a8-ff37-48f0-9359-8b0e17a1c637.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/033e90a8-ff37-48f0-9359-8b0e17a1c637/033e90a8-ff37-48f0-9359-8b0e17a1c637.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode features Connie Evans, CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and discusses her organization’s latest research called “Mending the Tapestry” about the trust gap for black-owned businesses. Connie and John speak about:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features Connie Evans, CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and discusses her organization’s latest research called “Mending the Tapestry” about the trust gap for black-owned businesses. Connie and John speak about: <br />Understanding and mending the trust gap<br />How to be an ally to black-owned businesses<br />What is a “microbusiness” and what is their impact on the economy.<br /><br />Her organization also recently published research that you can check out here: https://aeoworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Report-Mending-the-Tapestry.pdf <br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website. <br /><br />Listening on a desktop &amp; can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1994</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 32: Improving Email Storytelling with Lisa Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer at EyeMail</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-improving-email-storytelling-with-lisa-jones-chief-eyemail-officer-at-eyemail--52111227</link><description><![CDATA[This episode features Lisa Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer (CEO) at EyeMail and covers the growth of her career and making email marketing more effective with video, but starts with a crazy job decision… the CIA or NASA???<br />Video best practices - How it can help you stand out<br />Email Marketing – How it needs to change<br />Company Culture - How to craft culture in a team spread all over the world <br />Connect w/ Lisa here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasjones/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasjones/</a><br />Find out more about EyeMail here: <a href="https://www.eyemailinc.com/about/" rel="noopener">https://www.eyemailinc.com/about/</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52111227</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52111227/copy_of_ep_32_audio_v1_2151_lisa_jones_mixdown.mp3" length="39264213" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f3bcf259-408c-4941-bc8a-198bb0747c9c/f3bcf259-408c-4941-bc8a-198bb0747c9c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f3bcf259-408c-4941-bc8a-198bb0747c9c/f3bcf259-408c-4941-bc8a-198bb0747c9c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f3bcf259-408c-4941-bc8a-198bb0747c9c/f3bcf259-408c-4941-bc8a-198bb0747c9c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode features Lisa Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer (CEO) at EyeMail and covers the growth of her career and making email marketing more effective with video, but starts with a crazy job decision… the CIA or NASA???&#13;
Video best practices - How it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features Lisa Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer (CEO) at EyeMail and covers the growth of her career and making email marketing more effective with video, but starts with a crazy job decision… the CIA or NASA???<br />Video best practices - How it can help you stand out<br />Email Marketing – How it needs to change<br />Company Culture - How to craft culture in a team spread all over the world <br />Connect w/ Lisa here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasjones/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasjones/</a><br />Find out more about EyeMail here: <a href="https://www.eyemailinc.com/about/" rel="noopener">https://www.eyemailinc.com/about/</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1636</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 31: Career Growth, Coaching &amp; Hustle with Nicole Wood, CEO and Co-Founder of Ama La Vida</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-career-growth-coaching-hustle-with-nicole-wood-ceo-and-co-founder-of-ama-la-vida--52103883</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is all about business hustle, entrepreneurship and growing a business from scratch. Nicole is CEO of Ama La Vida, which provides coaching for professionals and organizations. We hit on:<br /><br />- Nicole’s approach to marketing her company<br />- How to measure the success of coaching programs<br />- Various strategies to employ when it comes to coaching marketers <br /><br />If you are interested in what coaching can do for you or your organization, this is the episode for you!<br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52103883</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52103883/original_audio_494025_19000_18747_bcf87bb5_f2d7_45d7_8abd_d2022ac40def.mp3" length="49754757" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is all about business hustle, entrepreneurship and growing a business from scratch. Nicole is CEO of Ama La Vida, which provides coaching for professionals and organizations. We hit on:&#13;
&#13;
- Nicole’s approach to marketing her company&#13;
-...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is all about business hustle, entrepreneurship and growing a business from scratch. Nicole is CEO of Ama La Vida, which provides coaching for professionals and organizations. We hit on:<br /><br />- Nicole’s approach to marketing her company<br />- How to measure the success of coaching programs<br />- Various strategies to employ when it comes to coaching marketers <br /><br />If you are interested in what coaching can do for you or your organization, this is the episode for you!<br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2073</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 30: The Job Market for Early-Career Marketers with Ryan McGonagill, Director of Comms &amp; PR at Centerfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-the-job-market-for-early-career-marketers-with-ryan-mcgonagill-director-of-comms-pr-at-centerfield--51976530</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is focused on a recent study on the job market for recent college graduates and/or people looking to break into a marketing career. It also serves as an example of a unique approach to comms and PR.  My guest, Ryan McGonagill, Director of Comms & PR at Centerfield, created and launched the study.<br />He hired 4 marketing interns over the summer for a 10 week internship. Each intern’s job was to apply for their next marketing job and record data about that process. The data was then collected, analyzed and presented as a representation of the current job market.<br />Check out the findings here: <a href="https://www.business.com/hiring/new-graduates-job-search-experiment/" rel="noopener">https://www.business.com/hiring/new-graduates-job-search-experiment/</a><br />Stick around until the end to hear Ryan’s take on how to approach comms and PR for a brand as well.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cdf5d6f8-3af1-4fde-a10c-51b8fa79c56d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51976530/audio_490933_19000_18747_65f6464d_37c6_4092_9878_028da40fdb20.mp3" length="26173623" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is focused on a recent study on the job market for recent college graduates and/or people looking to break into a marketing career. It also serves as an example of a unique approach to comms and PR.  My guest, Ryan McGonagill, Director of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is focused on a recent study on the job market for recent college graduates and/or people looking to break into a marketing career. It also serves as an example of a unique approach to comms and PR.  My guest, Ryan McGonagill, Director of Comms & PR at Centerfield, created and launched the study.<br />He hired 4 marketing interns over the summer for a 10 week internship. Each intern’s job was to apply for their next marketing job and record data about that process. The data was then collected, analyzed and presented as a representation of the current job market.<br />Check out the findings here: <a href="https://www.business.com/hiring/new-graduates-job-search-experiment/" rel="noopener">https://www.business.com/hiring/new-graduates-job-search-experiment/</a><br />Stick around until the end to hear Ryan’s take on how to approach comms and PR for a brand as well.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1636</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 29: Leading with EQ with Deanna Ransom, President and Exec Director of Women in Revenue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-leading-with-eq-with-deanna-ransom-president-and-exec-director-of-women-in-revenue--51914848</link><description><![CDATA[If you want to hear a story about leading successful teams and advancing your career with EQ, this is the episode for you.<br />This episode’s guest is Deanna Ransom, President and Exec Director of Women in Revenue. Deanna and John speak on what she has learned during her career, including how to respond and process tough feedback. Stick around towards the end to hear more about the mission of Women In Revenue and the results of an annual survey the organization conducts that measures the top challenges facing women in revenue generating positions.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">74c41c2c-c2fb-4b5b-b478-6878e27aa0ee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:03:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914848/audio_490934_19000_18747_4b451717_718b_4cb1_b64e_e4fee04f2572.mp3" length="34713433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you want to hear a story about leading successful teams and advancing your career with EQ, this is the episode for you.
This episode’s guest is Deanna Ransom, President and Exec Director of Women in Revenue. Deanna and John speak on what she has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you want to hear a story about leading successful teams and advancing your career with EQ, this is the episode for you.<br />This episode’s guest is Deanna Ransom, President and Exec Director of Women in Revenue. Deanna and John speak on what she has learned during her career, including how to respond and process tough feedback. Stick around towards the end to hear more about the mission of Women In Revenue and the results of an annual survey the organization conducts that measures the top challenges facing women in revenue generating positions.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2170</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 28: 25 Years of Internet Media &amp; Investing in Founders with Kirby Winfield, GP of Ascend.VC</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-25-years-of-internet-media-investing-in-founders-with-kirby-winfield-gp-of-ascend-vc--51915166</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s episode covers the last 25 years of Internet Media with Kirby Winfield, a CEO and/or founder of four distinct internet media businesses. Kirby is currently the GP of Ascend.vc a seed fund investing in businesses in the Pacific Northwest.<br />John and Kirby cover:<br />Life and work in a hypergrowth dot-com business<br />Pivoting from running ads to measuring them<br />Advice for founders - how to connect with VCs<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8ab1a35b-6417-4807-9dc3-d41c1476ace9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915166/audio_486412_19000_18747_209d038b_dd5a_4ecd_be7b_bc3a7977d21d.mp3" length="45782536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s episode covers the last 25 years of Internet Media with Kirby Winfield, a CEO and/or founder of four distinct internet media businesses. Kirby is currently the GP of Ascend.vc a seed fund investing in businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
John...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s episode covers the last 25 years of Internet Media with Kirby Winfield, a CEO and/or founder of four distinct internet media businesses. Kirby is currently the GP of Ascend.vc a seed fund investing in businesses in the Pacific Northwest.<br />John and Kirby cover:<br />Life and work in a hypergrowth dot-com business<br />Pivoting from running ads to measuring them<br />Advice for founders - how to connect with VCs<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2861</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 27: CMOs: This is The Most Important Metric for Performance Advertising</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-cmos-this-is-the-most-important-metric-for-performance-advertising--51914849</link><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges for a marketing organization is how to effectively understand and communicate if brand advertising and performance advertising are working.  In this episode I share the most important metric, from my perspective, for both brand advertising and performance advertising as well as a way to reconcile them.<br />I also discuss five ways to improve the performance advertising metric.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">afc767a7-4e19-4c94-ba68-eb2bd5b824ee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914849/audio_485292_19000_18747_12106546_d5ca_4e90_bf9b_c41500a9deea.mp3" length="12453333" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the biggest challenges for a marketing organization is how to effectively understand and communicate if brand advertising and performance advertising are working.  In this episode I share the most important metric, from my perspective, for both...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges for a marketing organization is how to effectively understand and communicate if brand advertising and performance advertising are working.  In this episode I share the most important metric, from my perspective, for both brand advertising and performance advertising as well as a way to reconcile them.<br />I also discuss five ways to improve the performance advertising metric.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 26: Loyalty Marketing Best Practices with Joy Das Gupta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-loyalty-marketing-best-practices-with-joy-das-gupta--51914973</link><description><![CDATA[Do you belong to any loyalty or rewards programs that get you to spend more than you normally would?<br />This episode features Joy DasGupta, an expert in Loyalty and Retention Marketing. We talk about:<br />Why loyalty programs Work<br />What loyalty programs bring to the table<br />How to measure  your loyalty program's success + mistakes to avoid <br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on: <br />Apple Podcasts, -  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-eq-marketer/id1608075598" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-eq-marketer/id1608075598</a> <br />Spotify, - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lNK5yfUsRUQshWdLx2eww?si=9a4daa5093b64179" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lNK5yfUsRUQshWdLx2eww?si=9a4daa5093b64179</a> <br />Website. - <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" rel="noopener">https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/</a> <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">980d40e7-5795-489a-b259-54d84dafd275</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914973/audio_480353_19000_18747_35a6a186_a133_456b_9201_00602e02b8d9.mp3" length="35094266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you belong to any loyalty or rewards programs that get you to spend more than you normally would?
This episode features Joy DasGupta, an expert in Loyalty and Retention Marketing. We talk about:
Why loyalty programs Work
What loyalty programs bring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you belong to any loyalty or rewards programs that get you to spend more than you normally would?<br />This episode features Joy DasGupta, an expert in Loyalty and Retention Marketing. We talk about:<br />Why loyalty programs Work<br />What loyalty programs bring to the table<br />How to measure  your loyalty program's success + mistakes to avoid <br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on: <br />Apple Podcasts, -  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-eq-marketer/id1608075598" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-eq-marketer/id1608075598</a> <br />Spotify, - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lNK5yfUsRUQshWdLx2eww?si=9a4daa5093b64179" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lNK5yfUsRUQshWdLx2eww?si=9a4daa5093b64179</a> <br />Website. - <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/" rel="noopener">https://www.centerfield.com/PODCAST/</a> <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2193</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 25: Marketing Unicorns and Billion Dollar Tech - With Brendan Dell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-marketing-unicorns-and-billion-dollar-tech-with-brendan-dell--51915043</link><description><![CDATA[Brendan Dell is focused on marketing, messaging and growth for billion dollar tech companies. He helps founding teams that aspire to be unicorns all the way to existing large enterprises that want to expand their growth efforts.<br />We talk about:<br />The key elements to effectively market your company at an early stage<br />Common mistakes in pitch decks<br />How to stand out in a large VC event<br /><br /><br />And a lot more! Enjoy<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f36ffeb3-d2dd-4e30-8d72-0db94ad73fc5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915043/audio_479757_19000_18747_9cfd218b_46fd_41bc_b500_623ea31e814b.mp3" length="28587894" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brendan Dell is focused on marketing, messaging and growth for billion dollar tech companies. He helps founding teams that aspire to be unicorns all the way to existing large enterprises that want to expand their growth efforts.
We talk about:
The key...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brendan Dell is focused on marketing, messaging and growth for billion dollar tech companies. He helps founding teams that aspire to be unicorns all the way to existing large enterprises that want to expand their growth efforts.<br />We talk about:<br />The key elements to effectively market your company at an early stage<br />Common mistakes in pitch decks<br />How to stand out in a large VC event<br /><br /><br />And a lot more! Enjoy<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 24: Video Best Practices! For Sales, Marketing, B2B... with Alex Guest, Founder &amp; CEO of RFRD.io</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-video-best-practices-for-sales-marketing-b2b-with-alex-guest-founder-ceo-of-rfrd-io--51915130</link><description><![CDATA[This is the episode to listen to if you want to get better at utilizing video for marketing and/or sales. My guest today, Alex Guest (say that 3 times fast), is the Founder and CEO of rfrd.io. He drops some serious knowledge on:<br />How to Capture Attention with Video<br />How to use Video Effectively in B2B Marketing and Sales<br /><br /><br />The share of searches is shifting from text based search to video based search. Alex explains what to make of this shift and touches on trends in video consumption and production.<br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fc0e8824-ff89-40c5-8b6f-6fae80ed815d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915130/audio_475905_19000_18747_941ece7b_0cea_4a2e_b7b7_51c3d6dc45b8.mp3" length="37500177" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the episode to listen to if you want to get better at utilizing video for marketing and/or sales. My guest today, Alex Guest (say that 3 times fast), is the Founder and CEO of rfrd.io. He drops some serious knowledge on:
How to Capture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the episode to listen to if you want to get better at utilizing video for marketing and/or sales. My guest today, Alex Guest (say that 3 times fast), is the Founder and CEO of rfrd.io. He drops some serious knowledge on:<br />How to Capture Attention with Video<br />How to use Video Effectively in B2B Marketing and Sales<br /><br /><br />The share of searches is shifting from text based search to video based search. Alex explains what to make of this shift and touches on trends in video consumption and production.<br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2344</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 23: What DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) does for your organization with Madeline Enos, Head of Marketing at Included</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-what-dei-diversity-equity-inclusion-does-for-your-organization-with-madeline-enos-head-of-marketing-at-included--51914863</link><description><![CDATA[Today I speak with Madeline Enos, Head of Marketing at Included, which is a DEI technology company helping organizations meet and exceed their diversity, equity and inclusion goals.<br />What really stood out to me in this conversation was the importance of inclusion in a workforce and how it leads to better business results. Specific input metrics to those business results include:<br />Employee Retention<br />Attraction of Great Talent<br />Innovation<br /><br /><br />Something else that stuck out to me in this discussion was noting that the path to a head of marketing or CMO role seems to come from a diversity of experiences. Madeline and I get into those specifics as well.<br />Lastly, if you are interested in learning more about this topic, check out episode 11 of the show in which I spoke to Dr. Eden King, Professor of Psychology at Rice University. <br />Episode Link: <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/blog/listen-now-dr-eden-king-of-rice-university-featured-on-the-high-eq-marketer-podcast/" rel="noopener">https://www.centerfield.com/blog/listen-now-dr-eden-king-of-rice-university-featured-on-the-high-eq-marketer-podcast/</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">82a00837-545d-4e5d-8447-e185b188f0be</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914863/audio_475903_19000_18747_965a71b7_1d01_476e_9ecd_06e2026c8842.mp3" length="30416567" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today I speak with Madeline Enos, Head of Marketing at Included, which is a DEI technology company helping organizations meet and exceed their diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
What really stood out to me in this conversation was the importance...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today I speak with Madeline Enos, Head of Marketing at Included, which is a DEI technology company helping organizations meet and exceed their diversity, equity and inclusion goals.<br />What really stood out to me in this conversation was the importance of inclusion in a workforce and how it leads to better business results. Specific input metrics to those business results include:<br />Employee Retention<br />Attraction of Great Talent<br />Innovation<br /><br /><br />Something else that stuck out to me in this discussion was noting that the path to a head of marketing or CMO role seems to come from a diversity of experiences. Madeline and I get into those specifics as well.<br />Lastly, if you are interested in learning more about this topic, check out episode 11 of the show in which I spoke to Dr. Eden King, Professor of Psychology at Rice University. <br />Episode Link: <a href="https://www.centerfield.com/blog/listen-now-dr-eden-king-of-rice-university-featured-on-the-high-eq-marketer-podcast/" rel="noopener">https://www.centerfield.com/blog/listen-now-dr-eden-king-of-rice-university-featured-on-the-high-eq-marketer-podcast/</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 22: Amazing Content at Scale (plus Britney Spears) with Eric Noe, VP of Content at Centerfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-amazing-content-at-scale-plus-britney-spears-with-eric-noe-vp-of-content-at-centerfield--51914870</link><description><![CDATA[In today’s episode, John speaks with Eric Noe. Eric started as a journalist and rose to run the newsroom at ABC News. He then shifted away from the 24 hour news cycle and now delivers content at scale for topics such as:<br />Digital Security<br />Shopping Trends<br />Cloud Computing<br /><br /><br />To specify the scale – it’s more than 10,000 articles a year, written by experts and containing photos and videos. In this episode, they deep dive into how it all gets done.<br />Eric and John are also colleagues with him currently working as the VP of Content at Centerfield. Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e03b1634-e13d-4c85-abf5-5e1f52683b9f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914870/audio_471998_19000_18747_2069f91b_378e_4347_a4f4_794e994a3c42.mp3" length="28554449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In today’s episode, John speaks with Eric Noe. Eric started as a journalist and rose to run the newsroom at ABC News. He then shifted away from the 24 hour news cycle and now delivers content at scale for topics such as:
Digital Security
Shopping...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s episode, John speaks with Eric Noe. Eric started as a journalist and rose to run the newsroom at ABC News. He then shifted away from the 24 hour news cycle and now delivers content at scale for topics such as:<br />Digital Security<br />Shopping Trends<br />Cloud Computing<br /><br /><br />To specify the scale – it’s more than 10,000 articles a year, written by experts and containing photos and videos. In this episode, they deep dive into how it all gets done.<br />Eric and John are also colleagues with him currently working as the VP of Content at Centerfield. Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 21: Building an Agency &amp; Lessons from Starbucks, Zillow &amp; T-Mo with Nancy Poznoff</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-building-an-agency-lessons-from-starbucks-zillow-t-mo-with-nancy-poznoff--51914948</link><description><![CDATA[Your brand is everything to your company but it’s more than just the logo your customer’s see.<br />It’s every touch point your current and prospective customers have with your company.<br />Today’s guest is Nancy Poznoff, Co-Founder of Kingston Marketing Group and former marketing executive for Zillow, Starbucks and T-Mobile is helping companies everywhere market their brand to the right customers.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />Building an agency during the pandemic<br />Data-driven PR programs<br />Unique ways of building / organizing a marketing function<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9a545189-d537-4ca1-964f-3aae5443e91e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914948/audio_463831_19000_18747_0c00e760_20aa_4fe3_afc3_79226a1b11fc.mp3" length="39577255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Your brand is everything to your company but it’s more than just the logo your customer’s see.
It’s every touch point your current and prospective customers have with your company.
Today’s guest is Nancy Poznoff, Co-Founder of Kingston Marketing Group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your brand is everything to your company but it’s more than just the logo your customer’s see.<br />It’s every touch point your current and prospective customers have with your company.<br />Today’s guest is Nancy Poznoff, Co-Founder of Kingston Marketing Group and former marketing executive for Zillow, Starbucks and T-Mobile is helping companies everywhere market their brand to the right customers.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />Building an agency during the pandemic<br />Data-driven PR programs<br />Unique ways of building / organizing a marketing function<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2473</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 20: Don't Miss Marketing Hacks with Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder of HBT Marketing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-don-t-miss-marketing-hacks-with-nancy-harhut-co-founder-of-hbt-marketing--51915176</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we are talking about the instinctual, emotional responses that play into purchase decisions that happen because of marketing.<br />Today’s guest, Nancy Harhut is the author of “Using Behavior Science in Marketing.” And we talk about the hacks, techniques and tactics used to improve marketing performance. There are A LOT of anecdotes that you can use from this episode for marketing copy, landing page design and much more.<br />Get Nancy’s book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Using-Behavioral-Science-Marketing-Instinctive-ebook/dp/B09ZY7JNWQ" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Using-Behavioral-Science-Marketing-Instinctive-ebook/dp/B09ZY7JNWQ</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a64766b2-7f86-4fd5-a1f9-786b466c3976</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915176/audio_459276_19000_18747_9258077c_86b9_40cb_833a_9bb7ef8e4910.mp3" length="39780151" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we are talking about the instinctual, emotional responses that play into purchase decisions that happen because of marketing.
Today’s guest, Nancy Harhut is the author of “Using Behavior Science in Marketing.” And we talk about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we are talking about the instinctual, emotional responses that play into purchase decisions that happen because of marketing.<br />Today’s guest, Nancy Harhut is the author of “Using Behavior Science in Marketing.” And we talk about the hacks, techniques and tactics used to improve marketing performance. There are A LOT of anecdotes that you can use from this episode for marketing copy, landing page design and much more.<br />Get Nancy’s book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Using-Behavioral-Science-Marketing-Instinctive-ebook/dp/B09ZY7JNWQ" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Using-Behavioral-Science-Marketing-Instinctive-ebook/dp/B09ZY7JNWQ</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 19: Think Like a Brand with Nymbus CMO Allison Netzer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-think-like-a-brand-with-nymbus-cmo-allison-netzer--51914876</link><description><![CDATA[This episode’s guest is Allison Netzer, CMO at Nymbus, a fintech specializing in niche banking solutions. Allison is also the author of “Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank.” Our discussion is about adopting a brand mindset internally and externally to create business value.<br />This episode is for those in many different industries asking questions like:<br />Why doesn’t my brand have more impact?<br />How can we live our brand better?<br />How can our brand create more value?<br /><br /><br />Preorder Allison’s Book Here: <a href="https://thinklikeabrandbook.com/" rel="noopener">https://thinklikeabrandbook.com/</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">038e014b-ed2d-4391-a8e3-3468f2a4492b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914876/audio_459277_19000_18747_69400a46_ee11_45f4_9c47_e716d382182a.mp3" length="36555108" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode’s guest is Allison Netzer, CMO at Nymbus, a fintech specializing in niche banking solutions. Allison is also the author of “Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank.” Our discussion is about adopting a brand mindset internally and externally to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode’s guest is Allison Netzer, CMO at Nymbus, a fintech specializing in niche banking solutions. Allison is also the author of “Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank.” Our discussion is about adopting a brand mindset internally and externally to create business value.<br />This episode is for those in many different industries asking questions like:<br />Why doesn’t my brand have more impact?<br />How can we live our brand better?<br />How can our brand create more value?<br /><br /><br />Preorder Allison’s Book Here: <a href="https://thinklikeabrandbook.com/" rel="noopener">https://thinklikeabrandbook.com/</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2285</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 18: Creating the Xbox with Former Microsoft Exec Rick Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-creating-the-xbox-with-former-microsoft-exec-rick-thompson--51914878</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s Guest, Rick Thompson, was central to Microsoft building the Xbox, making the business case and building the engineering and product team that shipped its first console nearly 21 years ago.<br />A lot of this episode is about how big ideas turn become reality.  Rick talks about why Microsoft in the 90's was motivated to build the console, the exec retreat where the idea was first discussed and some of the trials and tribulations of developing the product as he was responsible for engineering and development.<br />Stick around to the end to hear about the famous (or infamous) “Valentine’s Day Massacre Meeting” held on February 14, 2000, where the fate of the Xbox was decided.<br />We also talk about:<br />The Pioneers vs. Settlers paradigm<br />Rick’s first role at Microsoft<br />His Volunteer work In Ukraine earlier this year<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ec8b9607-26e6-41bd-a403-45b6a03fb5ad</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914878/audio_448152_19000_18747_045f8db9_9a8e_48f5_8c94_d382cd6b8fa0.mp3" length="22546238" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s Guest, Rick Thompson, was central to Microsoft building the Xbox, making the business case and building the engineering and product team that shipped its first console nearly 21 years ago.
A lot of this episode is about how big ideas turn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s Guest, Rick Thompson, was central to Microsoft building the Xbox, making the business case and building the engineering and product team that shipped its first console nearly 21 years ago.<br />A lot of this episode is about how big ideas turn become reality.  Rick talks about why Microsoft in the 90's was motivated to build the console, the exec retreat where the idea was first discussed and some of the trials and tribulations of developing the product as he was responsible for engineering and development.<br />Stick around to the end to hear about the famous (or infamous) “Valentine’s Day Massacre Meeting” held on February 14, 2000, where the fate of the Xbox was decided.<br />We also talk about:<br />The Pioneers vs. Settlers paradigm<br />Rick’s first role at Microsoft<br />His Volunteer work In Ukraine earlier this year<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1409</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 17: Power to the Worker with Xembly CEO Pete Christothoulou</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-power-to-the-worker-with-xembly-ceo-pete-christothoulou--51915101</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode covers productivity, early growth, go-to-market and finding a founder-market fit.<br />Professionals spend more than 20 hours a week in meetings, wouldn't it be nice if they were more effective?<br />That's what my guest Pete Christothoulou is trying to solve for today with his company, Xembly, a startup that provides every person an automated chief-of-staff through a mix of conversational AI and product design.<br />We start talking about the challenges with meetings, and I'm sure you'll empathize with those, but i really liked where we got to at the end which is a concept called founder-market fit, which is why is your core leadership team uniquely qualified to solve a problem.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ec399349-d124-4143-b290-45bfe5479911</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915101/audio_451532_19000_18747_9ae6be2c_3853_482a_a902_0d84311ffb90.mp3" length="28462092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode covers productivity, early growth, go-to-market and finding a founder-market fit.
Professionals spend more than 20 hours a week in meetings, wouldn't it be nice if they were more effective?
That's what my guest Pete Christothoulou...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode covers productivity, early growth, go-to-market and finding a founder-market fit.<br />Professionals spend more than 20 hours a week in meetings, wouldn't it be nice if they were more effective?<br />That's what my guest Pete Christothoulou is trying to solve for today with his company, Xembly, a startup that provides every person an automated chief-of-staff through a mix of conversational AI and product design.<br />We start talking about the challenges with meetings, and I'm sure you'll empathize with those, but i really liked where we got to at the end which is a concept called founder-market fit, which is why is your core leadership team uniquely qualified to solve a problem.<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1779</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 16: Google Ads and Personalization with Luanne Marek of Centerfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-google-ads-and-personalization-with-luanne-marek-of-centerfield--51914879</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s guest is a badass! Luanne Marek, SVP of Media at Centerfield, and her team has spent more than a billion dollars on Google advertising some of the worlds biggest brands.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />Why her team operates like day traders<br />The Future of Google ads<br />How to Acquire more customers from your google advertising<br />Fostering a Dog<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">84c7a50b-969b-40d2-8eca-d0fa9576a86a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914879/audio_423197_19000_18747_8a10163c_b74a_459f_8b88_f06305e5dfca.mp3" length="27720513" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s guest is a badass! Luanne Marek, SVP of Media at Centerfield, and her team has spent more than a billion dollars on Google advertising some of the worlds biggest brands.
Join us as we discuss:
Why her team operates like day traders
The Future...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s guest is a badass! Luanne Marek, SVP of Media at Centerfield, and her team has spent more than a billion dollars on Google advertising some of the worlds biggest brands.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />Why her team operates like day traders<br />The Future of Google ads<br />How to Acquire more customers from your google advertising<br />Fostering a Dog<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1732</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 15: Recession Marketing, Throwing Events &amp; Managing Partners</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-recession-marketing-throwing-events-managing-partners--51914880</link><description><![CDATA[To celebrate our 15th episode, we’re doing a solo-episode! John picked 3 topics that he wanted to discuss. A few are listener questions submitted to <a href="mailto:thehigheqmarketer@centerfield.com">thehigheqmarketer@centerfield.com</a> so if you have a question for John, feel free to send an email and it may end up on the show!<br />Today’s Topics are:<br />How to Market during a recession<br />How to Run an Amazing B2B Event<br />How to Manage Vendor and or Partners<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">63fa977d-74b2-496f-b9a4-c425e6937539</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914880/audio_422861_19000_18747_be09c3c1_d725_4530_adf1_f21741f360a0.mp3" length="22366114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>To celebrate our 15th episode, we’re doing a solo-episode! John picked 3 topics that he wanted to discuss. A few are listener questions submitted to thehigheqmarketer@centerfield.com so if you have a question for John, feel free to send an email and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To celebrate our 15th episode, we’re doing a solo-episode! John picked 3 topics that he wanted to discuss. A few are listener questions submitted to <a href="mailto:thehigheqmarketer@centerfield.com">thehigheqmarketer@centerfield.com</a> so if you have a question for John, feel free to send an email and it may end up on the show!<br />Today’s Topics are:<br />How to Market during a recession<br />How to Run an Amazing B2B Event<br />How to Manage Vendor and or Partners<br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1398</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 14: Siri Co-Inventor and Riva Health CEO Dag Kittlaus on Steve Jobs and the #1 Health Care Issue in the World</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-siri-co-inventor-and-riva-health-ceo-dag-kittlaus-on-steve-jobs-and-the-1-health-care-issue-in-the-world--51915152</link><description><![CDATA[In today’s episode, John speaks with Dag Kittlaus, Co-Inventor of Siri and current Co-Founder/CEO at Riva Health. <br />They Discuss<br />What Did Steve Jobs Originally Want to Call Siri?<br />What is the Biggest Healthcare issue in the world?<br />How many people that are prescribed blood pressure meds don’t fill their prescription?<br />How did Siri help catch a Killer?<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c3a5725-41db-4e92-80e5-3322f3276fce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915152/audio_412904_19000_18747_30711285_d65f_4018_ae99_d6b2f1c802d8.mp3" length="33696109" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In today’s episode, John speaks with Dag Kittlaus, Co-Inventor of Siri and current Co-Founder/CEO at Riva Health. 
They Discuss
What Did Steve Jobs Originally Want to Call Siri?
What is the Biggest Healthcare issue in the world?
How many people that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s episode, John speaks with Dag Kittlaus, Co-Inventor of Siri and current Co-Founder/CEO at Riva Health. <br />They Discuss<br />What Did Steve Jobs Originally Want to Call Siri?<br />What is the Biggest Healthcare issue in the world?<br />How many people that are prescribed blood pressure meds don’t fill their prescription?<br />How did Siri help catch a Killer?<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2106</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 13: Nike CMO Greg Hoffman on Brand Identity and Emotion by Design</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-nike-cmo-greg-hoffman-on-brand-identity-and-emotion-by-design--51915050</link><description><![CDATA[Is there any brand that is more iconic or personal to so many people than Nike? In today’s episode, I talk to Greg Hoffman, former CMO of Nike and Author of Emotion By Design.<br />We talk about:<br />Brand Identity<br />Designing with Emotion<br />Building an Amazing Team and Culture<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7f22fb9f-d417-4fdc-8041-e98264a119d8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915050/audio_401595_19000_18747_b9369101_2db1_4dee_b86f_d84bf0ab2539.mp3" length="32186244" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is there any brand that is more iconic or personal to so many people than Nike? In today’s episode, I talk to Greg Hoffman, former CMO of Nike and Author of Emotion By Design.
We talk about:
Brand Identity
Designing with Emotion
Building an Amazing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is there any brand that is more iconic or personal to so many people than Nike? In today’s episode, I talk to Greg Hoffman, former CMO of Nike and Author of Emotion By Design.<br />We talk about:<br />Brand Identity<br />Designing with Emotion<br />Building an Amazing Team and Culture<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2012</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 12: Improving Marketing Mix and Investments with Mark Stouse of Proof Analytics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-improving-marketing-mix-and-investments-with-mark-stouse-of-proof-analytics--51915179</link><description><![CDATA[If you own a P&L, Marketing Budget, or a Media Plan, this episode is for you. I speak with Mark Stouse, Chairman and CEO of Proof Analytics. Mark and I talk all about Marketing Mix. Specifically how you can make better decisions about it through Modeling and Predictive Analytics. Stick around till the end to hear about how you can take advantage of these concepts even if you have smaller marketing budgets.<br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c114a6dc-4075-4e55-9b2c-0c477dc6034d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915179/audio_383972_19000_18747_c17c2049_fed1_446b_92bb_3e4382f2830b.mp3" length="41989578" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you own a P&amp;L, Marketing Budget, or a Media Plan, this episode is for you. I speak with Mark Stouse, Chairman and CEO of Proof Analytics. Mark and I talk all about Marketing Mix. Specifically how you can make better decisions about it through...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you own a P&L, Marketing Budget, or a Media Plan, this episode is for you. I speak with Mark Stouse, Chairman and CEO of Proof Analytics. Mark and I talk all about Marketing Mix. Specifically how you can make better decisions about it through Modeling and Predictive Analytics. Stick around till the end to hear about how you can take advantage of these concepts even if you have smaller marketing budgets.<br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2624</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 11: Diversity, Inclusion, Allies &amp; More w/ Dr. Eden King of Rice University</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-diversity-inclusion-allies-more-w-dr-eden-king-of-rice-university--51915061</link><description><![CDATA[In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Eden King , Professor of Psychology at Rice University.  Dr. King has focused her career on studying Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations.<br />A few of my favorite parts of the interview are when we talk about:<br />The difference between diversity and inclusion<br />How you can be an ally if you tend towards being introverted<br />Where you can go to learn more about these subjects<br /><br /><br />Here are links to the resources mentioned in the episode:<br />How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi <br />Caste by Isabel Wilkerson <br />Be the Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh <br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">77dbf811-95c9-40af-b149-f2d41b7eac84</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915061/audio_357264_19000_18747_c813dc9c_5418_4642_bcc1_5d3183029da0.mp3" length="34099491" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Eden King , Professor of Psychology at Rice University.  Dr. King has focused her career on studying Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations.
A few of my favorite parts of the interview are when we talk about:
The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Eden King , Professor of Psychology at Rice University.  Dr. King has focused her career on studying Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations.<br />A few of my favorite parts of the interview are when we talk about:<br />The difference between diversity and inclusion<br />How you can be an ally if you tend towards being introverted<br />Where you can go to learn more about these subjects<br /><br /><br />Here are links to the resources mentioned in the episode:<br />How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi <br />Caste by Isabel Wilkerson <br />Be the Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh <br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2131</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 10: Every Marketer Needs Great Content with Melissa Zehner of Foundation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-every-marketer-needs-great-content-with-melissa-zehner-of-foundation--51914917</link><description><![CDATA[What is the real value of great content? In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Zehner  to explore this question. I think Melissa is well equipped to answer this question in part because she has lived every part of the process. She’s been a freelancer, copywriter, editor, and now Director of Content at Foundation. We talk about:<br />How brands should hire writers<br />What makes a great writer for B2B Content<br />How to build a content marketing strategy<br />The notion of “Writing for Google”<br />Best practices for your content<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">82ead155-65a8-4e43-8c42-2d1a213aa342</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914917/audio_353791_19000_18747_e20d8106_7ccf_4292_acde_94291fca95d6.mp3" length="31261486" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is the real value of great content? In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Zehner  to explore this question. I think Melissa is well equipped to answer this question in part because she has lived every part of the process. She’s been a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the real value of great content? In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Zehner  to explore this question. I think Melissa is well equipped to answer this question in part because she has lived every part of the process. She’s been a freelancer, copywriter, editor, and now Director of Content at Foundation. We talk about:<br />How brands should hire writers<br />What makes a great writer for B2B Content<br />How to build a content marketing strategy<br />The notion of “Writing for Google”<br />Best practices for your content<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 9: Professional Studies &amp; Marketing Deep-Dive With Therese Grohman Of Northwestern University</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-professional-studies-marketing-deep-dive-with-therese-grohman-of-northwestern-university--51914882</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about higher education. I am joined by Therese Grohman, Senior Director of Marketing at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. We actually both attended Northwestern as undergraduates at the same time, yet met each other during the pandemic… go figure!<br />We talk about:<br />What type of higher education programs should marketers pursue?<br />Undergraduate degrees that are helpful for marketers<br />Connecting with consumers authentically<br />How to make online classes more effective <br /><br /><br />Relevant Links:<br />Customer Review Research from Medill : <a href="https://spiegel.medill.northwestern.edu/category/insights/customer-reviews/" rel="noopener">https://spiegel.medill.northwestern.edu/category/insights/customer-reviews/</a> <br />Information Design and Strategy Program at Northwestern : <a href="https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/information-design/" rel="noopener">https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/information-design/</a><br />Data Science Program at Northwestern : <a href="https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/data-science/index" rel="noopener">https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/data-science/index</a>.php <br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">556dbf11-82c2-4e49-bbc3-6d792c65a932</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914882/audio_350560_19000_18747_97b5475e_f7b5_49a6_9595_f17d63ba1006.mp3" length="30271184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we talk about higher education. I am joined by Therese Grohman, Senior Director of Marketing at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. We actually both attended Northwestern as undergraduates at the same time, yet met...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about higher education. I am joined by Therese Grohman, Senior Director of Marketing at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. We actually both attended Northwestern as undergraduates at the same time, yet met each other during the pandemic… go figure!<br />We talk about:<br />What type of higher education programs should marketers pursue?<br />Undergraduate degrees that are helpful for marketers<br />Connecting with consumers authentically<br />How to make online classes more effective <br /><br /><br />Relevant Links:<br />Customer Review Research from Medill : <a href="https://spiegel.medill.northwestern.edu/category/insights/customer-reviews/" rel="noopener">https://spiegel.medill.northwestern.edu/category/insights/customer-reviews/</a> <br />Information Design and Strategy Program at Northwestern : <a href="https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/information-design/" rel="noopener">https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/information-design/</a><br />Data Science Program at Northwestern : <a href="https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/data-science/index" rel="noopener">https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/data-science/index</a>.php <br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 8: Brand Mysticism, Marketing Booze &amp; Pitching Journalists With Author And Libations Critic Aaron Goldfarb</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-brand-mysticism-marketing-booze-pitching-journalists-with-author-and-libations-critic-aaron-goldfarb--51915181</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk to Aaron Goldfarb. He’s a novelist, cocktail writer and critic for Esquire, Food & Wine and other publications. His upcoming book, Brand Mysticism, is co-written with Steven Grasse, the marketing guru behind Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum. We talk about:<br />What makes a brand mysterious?<br />How to get novels published<br />The right (and wrong) way to pitch a journalist your brand<br />A few bourbon recommendations<br /><br /><br />This episode’s got a little something for everyone. Cheers!<br />If you like what you heard, pre-order Aaron’s book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Mysticism-Cultivate-Creativity-Intoxicate/dp/076247582X" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Mysticism-Cultivate-Creativity-Intoxicate/dp/076247582X</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f9356e23-6e26-451b-9d0c-18032165766e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915181/audio_347020_19000_18747_aec18009_22f4_43c9_9360_859531b5f954.mp3" length="26994355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I talk to Aaron Goldfarb. He’s a novelist, cocktail writer and critic for Esquire, Food &amp; Wine and other publications. His upcoming book, Brand Mysticism, is co-written with Steven Grasse, the marketing guru behind Hendrick’s Gin and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk to Aaron Goldfarb. He’s a novelist, cocktail writer and critic for Esquire, Food & Wine and other publications. His upcoming book, Brand Mysticism, is co-written with Steven Grasse, the marketing guru behind Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum. We talk about:<br />What makes a brand mysterious?<br />How to get novels published<br />The right (and wrong) way to pitch a journalist your brand<br />A few bourbon recommendations<br /><br /><br />This episode’s got a little something for everyone. Cheers!<br />If you like what you heard, pre-order Aaron’s book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Mysticism-Cultivate-Creativity-Intoxicate/dp/076247582X" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Mysticism-Cultivate-Creativity-Intoxicate/dp/076247582X</a><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1688</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 7: Restaurant Marketing, Menu Planning And Food With Justin Khanna Of Repertoire</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-restaurant-marketing-menu-planning-and-food-with-justin-khanna-of-repertoire--51915064</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I speak with Justin Khanna. Justin has worked as a chef in some of the finest restaurants in the world. He’s also the host of the Repertoire Podcast  where he interviews hospitality professionals, he has an event production business and also has launched virtual courses that teach cohorts of chefs subjects that aren’t addressed in culinary school.  <br />Justin and I talk about: <br />How to market restaurants<br />Product market fit in the restaurant business<br />Menu Planning <br />How Challenges as an upcoming chef led Justin into a new business venture.    <br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.   <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3373f7c3-93b3-474a-b412-f7784f057648</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915064/audio_328074_19000_18747_cd5b107e_7d5d_42c6_b789_704808d66358.mp3" length="48616254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I speak with Justin Khanna. Justin has worked as a chef in some of the finest restaurants in the world. He’s also the host of the Repertoire Podcast  where he interviews hospitality professionals, he has an event production business...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I speak with Justin Khanna. Justin has worked as a chef in some of the finest restaurants in the world. He’s also the host of the Repertoire Podcast  where he interviews hospitality professionals, he has an event production business and also has launched virtual courses that teach cohorts of chefs subjects that aren’t addressed in culinary school.  <br />Justin and I talk about: <br />How to market restaurants<br />Product market fit in the restaurant business<br />Menu Planning <br />How Challenges as an upcoming chef led Justin into a new business venture.    <br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.   <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3039</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 6: Advertising and Brand Trust in Web3 w/ Annie Lee of Brave</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-advertising-and-brand-trust-in-web3-w-annie-lee-of-brave--51914885</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I speak with Annie Lee. Annie and I were colleagues at Amazon Grocery addressing some interesting marketing challenges together, such as building trust of Amazon’s grocery delivery service. This was pre-pandemic, so it was harder back then.  <br />Annie is currently the CMO of Brave Software. We talk about Brave’s browser and why it is ideal in a Web3 world, how the Creator Economy is set to change and how Marketers will have to adapt to advertise to users who are increasingly looking for more online privacy.  <br />Annie wrote a very thought provoking article for Adweek in response to the Atlanta shootings last year that targeted Asian Women. We talked about the story behind that article and why she wrote it. Stick around to hear that conversation and check out the article here: <a href="https://www.adweek.com/media/ask-how-im-doing-as-an-asian-american-woman-not-where-im-from/" rel="noopener">https://www.adweek.com/media/ask-how-im-doing-as-an-asian-american-woman-not-where-im-from/</a>   <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.    <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">97d48a5e-6d6d-4810-9e63-2f109c20e08e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51914885/audio_319532_19000_18747_1e09f541_aa99_48fd_b4e1_9db186232d49.mp3" length="28854692" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I speak with Annie Lee. Annie and I were colleagues at Amazon Grocery addressing some interesting marketing challenges together, such as building trust of Amazon’s grocery delivery service. This was pre-pandemic, so it was harder back...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I speak with Annie Lee. Annie and I were colleagues at Amazon Grocery addressing some interesting marketing challenges together, such as building trust of Amazon’s grocery delivery service. This was pre-pandemic, so it was harder back then.  <br />Annie is currently the CMO of Brave Software. We talk about Brave’s browser and why it is ideal in a Web3 world, how the Creator Economy is set to change and how Marketers will have to adapt to advertise to users who are increasingly looking for more online privacy.  <br />Annie wrote a very thought provoking article for Adweek in response to the Atlanta shootings last year that targeted Asian Women. We talked about the story behind that article and why she wrote it. Stick around to hear that conversation and check out the article here: <a href="https://www.adweek.com/media/ask-how-im-doing-as-an-asian-american-woman-not-where-im-from/" rel="noopener">https://www.adweek.com/media/ask-how-im-doing-as-an-asian-american-woman-not-where-im-from/</a>   <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.    <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1804</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 5: Brand Strategy Master Class with Gillian O'Connell of Microsoft</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-brand-strategy-master-class-with-gillian-o-connell-of-microsoft--51915186</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is a master class in brand strategy - my guest, Gillian O'Connell currently leads brand and integrated marketing strategy for all of Microsoft's commercial business – including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics. I learned a lot about how to think about brand strategy and its intersection with digital marketing. <br /> <br />Gillian and I also discussed how your office space and physical environment really matters for your brand.  WhenI was at amazon, I worked in a building called Wainwright - which was the last name of Amazon's first customer – and when I learned that it reinforced Amazon’s “customer obsession”.  Prior to Microsoft, Gillian led the physical space redesign for Expedia's gorgeous Seattle campus.<br /> <br />You'll also hear Gillian’s insights on starting a career in brand strategy as well as insights on industries like professional services, hotels, auto and more.  <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.   <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">78f9df4d-5ebf-4445-8883-edb988ed9153</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:23:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915186/audio_304789_19000_18747_c31215c1_dfd7_4b0b_a518_9fc24bc5cb46.mp3" length="29791089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is a master class in brand strategy - my guest, Gillian O'Connell currently leads brand and integrated marketing strategy for all of Microsoft's commercial business – including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics. I learned a lot about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a master class in brand strategy - my guest, Gillian O'Connell currently leads brand and integrated marketing strategy for all of Microsoft's commercial business – including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics. I learned a lot about how to think about brand strategy and its intersection with digital marketing. <br /> <br />Gillian and I also discussed how your office space and physical environment really matters for your brand.  WhenI was at amazon, I worked in a building called Wainwright - which was the last name of Amazon's first customer – and when I learned that it reinforced Amazon’s “customer obsession”.  Prior to Microsoft, Gillian led the physical space redesign for Expedia's gorgeous Seattle campus.<br /> <br />You'll also hear Gillian’s insights on starting a career in brand strategy as well as insights on industries like professional services, hotels, auto and more.  <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.   <br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1862</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 4: Solving the Digital Divide with Veneeth Iyengar of the Louisiana Broadband Development Office</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-solving-the-digital-divide-with-veneeth-iyengar-of-the-louisiana-broadband-development-office--51915046</link><description><![CDATA[Did you know there are 42 million individuals in the United States that do not have access to a high speed wired internet connection?  If you believe, like I do, that the internet is now effectively a utility to participate in today's economy; this is a major problem.<br />Closing the “digital divide” requires many functions, including marketing - to citizens, private companies and other government organizations.<br />In this episode, I spoke with Veneeth Iyengar, Louisiana State  Executive Director for Broadband Development and Connectivity, to hear how the State of Louisiana is tackling this issue.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />How to market to an audience that may not have faith in government programs<br />What marketing channels should you use when the population you're trying to reach doesn’t have internet access?<br />What do influencers look like in this space?<br />Resources mentioned:<br /><a href="http://www.broadbandnow" rel="noopener">www.broadbandnow</a>.com <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e017787c-b608-401a-ae3f-250557e085ba</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:47:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915046/audio_299222_19000_18747_be208de1_7794_4a9b_b9ed_898f23bf541a.mp3" length="31234969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you know there are 42 million individuals in the United States that do not have access to a high speed wired internet connection?  If you believe, like I do, that the internet is now effectively a utility to participate in today's economy; this is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you know there are 42 million individuals in the United States that do not have access to a high speed wired internet connection?  If you believe, like I do, that the internet is now effectively a utility to participate in today's economy; this is a major problem.<br />Closing the “digital divide” requires many functions, including marketing - to citizens, private companies and other government organizations.<br />In this episode, I spoke with Veneeth Iyengar, Louisiana State  Executive Director for Broadband Development and Connectivity, to hear how the State of Louisiana is tackling this issue.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />How to market to an audience that may not have faith in government programs<br />What marketing channels should you use when the population you're trying to reach doesn’t have internet access?<br />What do influencers look like in this space?<br />Resources mentioned:<br /><a href="http://www.broadbandnow" rel="noopener">www.broadbandnow</a>.com <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1953</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 3: What a CMO Needs to Know About SEO with Jaimie Clark of Centerfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-what-a-cmo-needs-to-know-about-seo-with-jaimie-clark-of-centerfield--51915139</link><description><![CDATA[SEO is more than checklists and headings. It’s a creative science that brings immense value to your marketing strategies.<br />How do you get from checklists to creativity?<br />Well, to help answer that, we spoke with Jaimie Clark  , VP of SEO at Centerfield,  to hear her take on SEO best practices, how Google ranks websites, and what we can do to improve results.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />The Technical bucket and the content bucket of SEO<br />An overview of best practices (the truth behind ranking high)<br />Budgeting via in house, an agency, or both  <br />Resources mentioned:<br />Google's QuickStart Guide<br />Moz Video Library   <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4484f7ba-a11f-4d0f-ae77-a6caacba4f32</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:00:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915139/audio_290400_19000_18747_77e377f5_fbf0_4f34_bf8b_3c3ee65bbc56.mp3" length="25586304" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SEO is more than checklists and headings. It’s a creative science that brings immense value to your marketing strategies.
How do you get from checklists to creativity?
Well, to help answer that, we spoke with Jaimie Clark  , VP of SEO at Centerfield,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SEO is more than checklists and headings. It’s a creative science that brings immense value to your marketing strategies.<br />How do you get from checklists to creativity?<br />Well, to help answer that, we spoke with Jaimie Clark  , VP of SEO at Centerfield,  to hear her take on SEO best practices, how Google ranks websites, and what we can do to improve results.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />The Technical bucket and the content bucket of SEO<br />An overview of best practices (the truth behind ranking high)<br />Budgeting via in house, an agency, or both  <br />Resources mentioned:<br />Google's QuickStart Guide<br />Moz Video Library   <br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1599</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 2: Caffeinated Customer Experiences with Ryan Fritzky of Bean Box</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-caffeinated-customer-experiences-with-ryan-fritzky-of-bean-box--51915150</link><description><![CDATA[How many of us really think about the coffee we’re using to jumpstart our day? It wakes us up, what more could we want?<br />Idea: An excellent cup of coffee is the first step to a great morning.<br />The answer: A lot more. We just haven’t been exposed to what coffee can be.<br />And to help provide customers with those better mornings, our guest, Ryan Fritzky ,  Co-Founder at Bean Box , shares insight into his company, inspiring marketing tactics, and why coffee should be more than just a caffeine fix.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />Connecting w/ coffee consumers & understanding Bean Box<br />Exploring the fluctuations of becoming an entrepreneur<br />Making marketing investments & getting product into consumers’ hands<br />Long term and short term thinking around product marketing <br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6cf9e189-a707-4c2b-a2dd-79511212ecff</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:58:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915150/audio_290398_19000_18747_43b92666_d0b8_4377_8035_108f7c007ee6.mp3" length="29274492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How many of us really think about the coffee we’re using to jumpstart our day? It wakes us up, what more could we want?
Idea: An excellent cup of coffee is the first step to a great morning.
The answer: A lot more. We just haven’t been exposed to what...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How many of us really think about the coffee we’re using to jumpstart our day? It wakes us up, what more could we want?<br />Idea: An excellent cup of coffee is the first step to a great morning.<br />The answer: A lot more. We just haven’t been exposed to what coffee can be.<br />And to help provide customers with those better mornings, our guest, Ryan Fritzky ,  Co-Founder at Bean Box , shares insight into his company, inspiring marketing tactics, and why coffee should be more than just a caffeine fix.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />Connecting w/ coffee consumers & understanding Bean Box<br />Exploring the fluctuations of becoming an entrepreneur<br />Making marketing investments & getting product into consumers’ hands<br />Long term and short term thinking around product marketing <br /><br /><br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1830</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 1: Humanity First with Anne Devereux-Mills of Parlay House</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-humanity-first-with-anne-devereux-mills-of-parlay-house--51915131</link><description><![CDATA[Seeing other people in their humanity.<br />That’s a guiding principle of today’s guest, Anne Devereux-Mills,  Founder and Chief Instigator of Parlay House and Co-Host  of the Bring a Friend Podcast . She joins the show to share her experiences leading companies and boards and founding and growing her new venture.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />- How Anne’s own experiences led her to found Parlay House<br />- Keeping the human at the forefront of marketing and business<br />- The necessity of different personalities to the success of any business<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and t he website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6abe792e-612c-47de-a726-f4bdccf74524</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51915131/audio_282906_19000_18747_21883a02_49a3_459f_9998_a939ca829e3e.mp3" length="26578428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>business.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Seeing other people in their humanity.
That’s a guiding principle of today’s guest, Anne Devereux-Mills,  Founder and Chief Instigator of Parlay House and Co-Host  of the Bring a Friend Podcast . She joins the show to share her experiences leading...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seeing other people in their humanity.<br />That’s a guiding principle of today’s guest, Anne Devereux-Mills,  Founder and Chief Instigator of Parlay House and Co-Host  of the Bring a Friend Podcast . She joins the show to share her experiences leading companies and boards and founding and growing her new venture.<br />Join us as we discuss:<br />- How Anne’s own experiences led her to found Parlay House<br />- Keeping the human at the forefront of marketing and business<br />- The necessity of different personalities to the success of any business<br />To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and t he website.<br />Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer in your favorite podcast player.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1661</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d756b6f18b91bb22eb81a7767577f1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
