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Sales, Marketing & Partnerships Episodes

Episodes about creating demand and expanding reach, sales conversations, marketing strategy, brand positioning, partnerships, networking, and growth channels. Includes practical insights on building credibility, attracting the right people, and converting relationships into results.
Aug. 13, 2025

Episode 280: How to Build Partnerships That Drive Real Growth with Elia Blankenship

About the Guest: Elia Blankenship is a consulting leader at RSM specializing in transformation work for financial institutions and beyond. With a background in management, organizational change, and a deep commitment to emoti...

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May 7, 2025

Episode 266: Branding, Luck, and the Power of Yes with John Fareed

About the Guest: John Fareed is the Global Chairman of Horwath HTL, the world's largest and most established hotel, tourism, and leisure advisory firm. But before becoming a leader in global hospitality consulting, John was a U.S. Marine, a professional magician, and a young radio DJ. With a career marked by bold pivots and relentless curiosity, John’s story is a masterclass in personal branding, adaptability, and the power of saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities. He is also the aut…

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Dec. 18, 2024

Episode 247: Building Loyalty, Brand Identity, and Dominance with Ken Schmidt

About the Guest: Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson, is a renowned business strategist and speaker who helped transform the brand into a global icon. Known for his bold and entertaining style, Ken specializes in competition, brand positioning, and customer loyalty. His book, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance, shares his unique insights on standing out and thriving in business. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Ken blends his passions for ri…

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Dec. 14, 2022

Personally Brand Yourself for Success - Claire Bahn

Our Career Competitor today is Claire Bahn, the CEO and Founder of Claire Bahn Group, a strategic marketing, communications, and branding agency. For over ten years, she has been helping high-achieving CEOs, executives, inves...

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Sept. 8, 2022

Getting your Brand to SOAR - Donna Serdula

Today, everything from the person you are, the roles you play, the teams you are part of, and the people you associate with influence your brand. The question is, are you aware of what you need to know in order to optimize yo...

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March 10, 2022

David McKnight: Prioritize Image when Planning for Success

We welcome in David McKnight, founder of McKnight Image Lab to discuss how those striving for success must consider some key principles in relation to their image. David is also the author to the book The Zen of Executive Pre...

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Dec. 16, 2021

Social Media Consultant - Danielle Chylinski

The founder of Chylinski Media and social media & marketing guru, Danielle Chylinski joins the show as she delivers incredible insight on authenticity, community, and accessibility. Competitively driven to bring her truest se...

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Feb. 4, 2021

Fashion & Fitness Photographer - Alex Palombo

We welcome to the show a true competitor within the photography industry, Alex Palombo who over the past 17 years has established himself amongst the best out there and delivers a unique perspective on what it means to establ...

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