Episode 838 – Work Is Not Where You Work? It’s What You Do! with Stan Phelps

Authenticity, C-Suite Topics, Employees, Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Expert Interview, Generational Influence, Human Capital, Human To Human, Mindset, Podcast, Strategy, Thought LeadershipLeave a comment

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Stan is a Forbes Contributor, TEDx Speaker, IBM Futurist, Certified Speaking Professional, and best-selling author of the Goldfish Series. He is an Instructor for the ANA School of Marketing and Rutgers Business School. A show-and-tell speaker, Stan empowers audiences to take action that delivers bottom-line impact. He strives to change the paradigm of marketing by…

Episode 837 – 4 Signs Your Marketing Strategy is Not For B2b Sales

Books, Buyer's Journey, C-Suite Topics, Client Expectations, Engagement, Funnels, Generating Leads, Human To Human, Know Your Audience, Networking, Podcast, Productivity, Relationship Marketing, Sales, Sales Funnels, Social Media, Strategy, Thought LeadershipLeave a comment

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Tis The Season… The end of the year is always interesting. It’s a time to reflect on the past, while we look toward the future, and many of us are giving and getting presents!  having moved to a new city, many of our presents are coming and going via Secret Santa Trucks (White = FedEx,…

Episode 836 – How To Maximize Your Networking In 2023 with Mike Verret

Advertising, Branding, Business Trends, C-Suite Topics, Change Management, Creativity, Expert Interview, Networking, Podcast, Strategy, Thought LeadershipLeave a comment

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Mike has more than 20 years of experience in advertising and marketing, and his ability to understand and connect with an audience is the hallmark of his career. The approach he shares is what taught him how to understand an audience and deliver his message in a way they will not forget. Mike spent 13…

Episode 834 – Looking Back & Forth – Insights for 2023

Accountability, C-Suite Topics, Change Management, Disruption, Expert Interview, Futurecasting, Human Capital, Innovation, Managing Change, Own It, Podcast, Strategy, Success, Systems, Thought LeadershipLeave a comment

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Mark S. A. Smith designs and implements customer acquisition systems that find and recruit customers for disruptive products. He speaks at entrepreneurial events delivering pragmatic ideas to grow and succeed. He is an electrical engineer, media technologist, computer programmer, hardware salesman, software marketer, and business owner who works with leaders who must develop the best…

Episode 833 – The 5 Types of Golfers (What They Can Tell You About Your Business Style)

Business To Business Marketing, C-Suite Topics, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Podcast, Project Management, Storytelling, Strategy, Success, Systems, ToolsLeave a comment

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Golf is a fairly simple game. You hit a little white (or colored in my case) ball from a tee to a cup in the grass. It’s meant to be done in 3, 4, or 5 touches of the ball. Many people think it’s a competitive sport, but in reality, I have found that it’s…

Episode 830 – The Limitless Value Of Creativity with Blamah Sarnor

Branding, C-Suite Topics, Change Management, Creativity, Engagement, Expert Interview, Instagram, Own It, Podcast, Storytelling, StrategyLeave a comment

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I am the CEO and Founder of Web Collaborative, a full-service digital creative agency. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality work that authentically communicates the value and story of our clients. In short, staying true to their “Digital DNA” so that they are successful for the long haul. Our vision is to empower and inform…

Episode 827 – The Distraction Attraction

Advertising, C-Suite Topics, Facebook Ads, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Podcast, Psychology Of Social Media, Sales, SEO, Social Media, Strategy, WebsitesLeave a comment

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I have no idea how old you are, but I am this old… Do you remember TV Magic Cards? Marshall Brodine was a famous magician (and he was the clown Wizzo on the Bozo Circus Show) who lived in Geneva, Illinois (close to where we lived in Aurora). I was enamored with those cards and…

Episode 825 – Marketing and Sales = Poison or Antidote

Accountability, Advertising, Authority Marketing, C-Suite Topics, Google Adwords, Know Your Audience, Podcast, Questions, Strategy, WebsitesLeave a comment

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I want you to imagine that you have just ingested some poison. After the initial shock of realizing the impending doom, you hear the doorbell ring. At that very moment, an antidote salesman is standing at the door and says, “I have what you need. I can give you the recipe for free or you…

Episode 823 – It’s Not What They Say… It’s What They Do… CONSISTENTLY

Accountability, C-Suite Topics, Engagement, Human To Human, Innovation, Own It, Podcast, Productivity, Strategy, Systems, Thought LeadershipLeave a comment

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Consistency can be defined as conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness. When it comes to sales and marketing, consistency is a moving target. Technology and the business environment continue to evolve. You can adapt and help to provide consistently, or consistently improve…

Episode 822 – Best Of – The Transformational Economy with Mark S.A. Smith

Business To Business Marketing, C-Suite Topics, Cause Marketing, Economy, Engagement, Expert Interview, Futurecasting, Human To Human, Know Your Audience, Podcast, Relationship Marketing, Sales, StrategyLeave a comment

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Mark S. A. Smith designs and implements customer acquisition systems that find and recruit customers for disruptive products. He speaks at entrepreneurial events delivering pragmatic ideas to grow and succeed. He is an electrical engineer, media technologist, computer programmer, hardware salesman, software marketer, and business owner who works with leaders who must develop the best…