Best Business Benchmark Group Podcasts (2025)

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Think Before You Withdraw: How to Protect Your Retirement Future - EP. 184 31:32

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In this episode of Ditch the Suits, we dive into the essential world of financial planning, with a special focus on managing your 401k. We tackle common misconceptions about retirement funds and their restricted use, shedding light on the importance of strategic planning to avoid financial pitfalls. We also explore the Secure 2.0 Act, which introdu…

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Commerce Search is Changing - How to Get Ready, with John Andrews, Co-founder and CEO at Cimulate 39:45

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Your future incremental growth, in an era of conversational commerce, machine shopping, and agentic AI, will at its foundation require winning a whole new search competition. What are the elements of victory here, and what do you need to do to get ready. John Andrews, Co-founder and CEO at Cimulate, (with a C) comes to the podcast with a lot of ans…

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Going local on a global scale through effective product content management, with Amanda Green, General Manager Digital & Innovation, Treasury Wine Estates 29:53

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In this episode of Unpacking the Digital Shelf – The APAC Edition, Teresa is joined by Amanda Green, General Manager of Digital & Innovation at Treasury Wine Estates, to explore how the business is reimagining its approach to product content management to meet the evolving needs of today’s digitally empowered shoppers across diverse markets.Amanda …

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Avoid Common Pitfalls: Tips for Effective Retirement Planning - EP. 183 30:02

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In this episode of Ditch the Suits, we delve into the unique experiences and challenges that arise when people approach us with financial questions in social settings. We explore the often guarded nature of individuals when it comes to discussing their finances openly and the complexities of providing advice based on limited information. Our conver…

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The Fight for the Buy Box Wages On, with Jennifer Elmashni, President at Potoo 31:44

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With years of experience Leading ecommerce at Bic and Johnson and Johnson, Jennifer Elmanshi, now President at Potoo, wears the battle scars of the Buy Box wars. She stops by to share the war stories, the new tactics to come in the age of AI, and best practices for monitoring and organizing for rapid response to win your rightful place back.…

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Understanding Fiduciary Roles in Financial Planning: Achieve Your Financial Goals - EP. 182 33:19

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Ever cornered a financial advisor at a party with your burning money questions? In this episode, Travis Maus and Kerstin Driscoll-Witt unpack the hilariously awkward—and surprisingly insightful—moments when finance meets finger food. From retirement myths to crypto confusion, they tackle the big questions people should be asking (but usually don’t)…

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New Retail Media Strategy Benchmark Study - Where do you rank?, with Gregor Murray, VP of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global 47:19

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Digital Commerce Global recently came out with their 3rd annual deep-dive benchmark study on how brands are managing their retail media strategy (or, not.) The study’s author, Gregor Murray, VP of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global, returns to the podcast with all the key results that point towards the urgent opportunities for instituting organizati…

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The Benchmark Mirage: Why Beating the Market Isn't The Whole Story - EP. 181 27:18

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In this episode, Travis Maus and Brad Eaton pull back the curtain on one of Wall Street’s favorite illusions: the idea that you can—or should—try to beat the market. They dive into why benchmarks like the S&P 500, aren’t always what they seem and how the financial industry uses them to sell you a story that might not serve your goals. You’ll hear w…

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Preparing to Win at AI-Powered Product Discovery, with Matt Ezyk, Sr. Dir. of Ecommerce Engineering at Hanna Andersson 34:37

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I found our conversation today about the AI-transformed future of commerce with Matt Ezyk, Sr. Dir. of Ecommerce Engineering at Hanna Andersson, both urgent and comforting. Urgent in that he strongly believes that consumer journeys and product discovery will be upended by conversational commerce and brands need to prepare, and comforting in that th…

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2025 in Focus: The State of Digital, Marketing & eComm in Australia 46:48

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In this episode, we break down the key findings from the 2025 Digital, Marketing & eComm in Focus report — a comprehensive look at the evolving digital landscape for Australian brands. We explore the growing complexity of the digital shelf, the rise of retail media, the quick commerce revival, and the ongoing tech challenges brands face in managing…

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The Role of Compounding Wealth Building - EP. 180 28:04

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In this episode, Travis Maus and Brad Eaton pull back the curtain on market volatility and the emotional rollercoaster it creates for investors. They break down why chasing short-term wins often leads to long-term regrets, and how misunderstanding risk and volatility can sabotage your financial future. You’ll hear real talk about the myths investor…

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Content is the New Commerce and Other AIR Takeaways, Andrea Leigh, Founder & CEO, Allume Group 45:48

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Every six months, the ecommerce education consultancy Allume Group consolidates the output of expert conversations, annual reports, and the latest data to create their Allume Insider report, or AIR. It’s chock a block full of the most current insights into the present and future of ecommerce. Andrea Leigh, Founder & CEO of Allume Group rejoins the …

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Navigating Investor Challenges in Today's Markets - EP. 179 33:31

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In this episode, Travis Maus and Brad Eaton dive into something every investor feels but doesn’t always say out loud — the emotional rollercoaster of trying to make smart decisions in a chaotic market. They unpack how the constant flood of news and market noise can mess with your head, and why it’s so easy to confuse price with value. More importan…

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Building the Perfect Store Online at Scale and Speed, with Swagat Choudhury, Global Director of Perfect Store Online at Mars 40:01

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Our guest today, Swagat Choudhury, Global Director of Perfect Store Online at Mars has been steeped in the evolution of digital commerce for almost 20 years, 17 of that at Diageo. Today’s conversation about where digital commerce is going, and global plus local transformation has as its core a really crucial reminder that the fundamentals of commer…

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Financial Advisors and Financial Vultures - EP. 178 42:31

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In this episode, Travis Maus and Jess Blake get into a topic that’s way too common — financial vultures. You know, the ones who circle around when you’re unsure, overwhelmed, or just trying to do the right thing with your money. They break down how these predators operate, why so many people fall for slick sales pitches, and what you can do to prot…

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From Billboard to Buy Button: Infusing Brand Everywhere, with Roald Van Wyk, Global Creative Commerce Lead at IPG 40:48

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In chaotic times, trust becomes a premium value in the choices a consumer makes. That’s why so many brands invest heavily in creating brand experiences on the world’s most watched canvases, at the Super Bowl, the Oscars, the Olympics. But the most valuable real estate for your brand experiences may be where your consumers spend the vast majority of…

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Season 8: Episode 3 – The Luxury Edit (Part Three) 51:21

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We invite you to explore the world of modern luxury—a place where artistry meets experience. This three-part film series is a journey into the heart of indulgence, revealing the stories, skill, and passion behind the world’s most exclusive experiences.Join Helen Bywater-Smith, alongside Ipsos Luxury Expert Stéphane Paoli and Channel Performance lea…

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How To Achieve Financial Freedom - EP. 177 29:39

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In this episode, Travis Maus and Jess Blake pull back the curtain on what really separates those who crush their financial goals from those who stay stuck in the struggle. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about how much money you make. They dive into the power of mindset, why clarity in your financial plan is non-negotiable, and how taking small, consi…

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Uniting Media and Merchandising for Growth at Kroger, with Jenny Holleran, VP at Kroger Precision Marketing and Jorge Alfonso, Head of Digital Merchandising at Kroger 41:13

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Across brands and retailers, we are starting to see the long-standing silos that stand in the way of efficiency, growth, and accountability start to crumble. Today’s guests from Kroger are living proof of the power of this, with the media maven Jenny Holleran, VP at Kroger Precision Marketing having the important conversations and the united front …

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Season 8: Episode 2 - The Luxury Edit (Part Two) 34:11

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We invite you to explore the world of modern luxury—a place where artistry meets experience. This three-part film series is a journey into the heart of indulgence, revealing the stories, skill, and passion behind the world’s most exclusive experiences.Join Helen Bywater-Smith, alongside Ipsos Luxury Expert Stéphane Paoli and Channel Performance lea…

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Mistakes That Could Cost You Financial Freedom - EP. 176 30:01

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In this episode of "Ditch the Suits," Travis Maus, CEO of S.E.E.D. Planning Group, and guest Jessica Blake, a Senior Wealth Manager, explore the concept of financial freedom beyond just accumulating wealth. They discuss common misconceptions, emphasizing that financial freedom is not merely about being rich but understanding and prioritizing one's …

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From Cannes to the Future: AI, Brands & the Power of Human Connection 22:08

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Recorded live from Cannes Lions, this episode dives into the future of commerce, creativity, and connection with special guest Eric. We unpack why brands are losing their voice, how AI is transforming everything from influencer marketing to grocery shopping, and why human experience still matters. It’s a fast-paced, thought-provoking conversation a…

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Season 8: Episode 1 – The Luxury Edit (Part One) 32:36

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We invite you to explore the world of modern luxury—a place where artistry meets experience. This three-part film series is a journey into the heart of indulgence, revealing the stories, skill, and passion behind the world’s most exclusive experiences.Join Helen Bywater-Smith, alongside Ipsos Luxury Expert Stéphane Paoli and Channel Performance lea…

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The Future of Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisors - EP. 175 36:15

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In this eye-opening episode, Travis is joined once again by consumer advocate and CEO of WealthRamp, Pam Krueger, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the alarming realities behind 401(k) “advice,” what fiduciary really means, and how investors are often unknowingly being nudged into products that serve companies—not them. Pam calls out the dir…

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Trends in Amazon Brand Strategy and Innovation, with Jay Lovelace, CEO at Jungle Scout 25:14

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These are, how should I say it, interesting times to be a seller on Amazon. It’s good to be able to make decisions based on data in the midst of the chaos, so Jay Lovelace, CEO at Jungle Scout joined the podcast to lay out the trends that the data is identifying overall and across some specific categories that are on the move.…

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Understanding Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisors - EP. 174 36:11

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If you’ve ever wondered who you can really trust with your money—or felt like the financial industry was built to confuse you—this episode is your compass. Travis welcomes Pam Krueger, the fearless founder and CEO of WealthRamp, to the show. She’s on a mission to help everyday people find real, vetted, fee-only fiduciary advisors who actually work …

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Surfing the Retail Media Wave, with Paul Brooks, Partner at Tenet Advisory & Investments, ex-Coles 360 39:55

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For the first episode of the APAC edition of Unpacking the Digital Shelf, Teresa is joined by Paul Brooks, former GM of Retail Media at Coles360 to discuss the retail media scene in Australia. Paul shares his journey building one of Australia’s largest retail media networks, the growth phases retailers go through, and the real-world trade-offs that…

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The Budget Flows Where the Performance Goes and Other OmniCommerce Lessons, with Kacie McKee, Head of Omni-Commerce and Digital Acceleration at Kenvue 30:41

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I don’t know whether it’s a holy grail, but certainly a worthy grail is getting your organizations to behave with an omnichannel mindset to hopefully connect with the consumer however and wherever they choose, driving better conversion and a more strategic joint approach with your customers. Kenvue has organized around that mindset to ensure that t…

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Do Your Blindspots Steal Your Happiness? - EP. 173 39:29

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In this episode of Ditch the Suits, we're back with Matt Brassard, Head of Growth at Ground News, to continue the conversation about how your media diet could be making you more confused—and more stressed—than informed. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by doomsday headlines or wondered why every story you read feels slanted, this one's for you. We b…

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BONUS EPISODE: Live Recaps from Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 32:50

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On this bonus episode of Unpacking the Digital Shelf you will hear the recap of each day of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity as Lauren Livak Gilbert sits down with Colin lewis & Kiri Masters each day to summarize the themes.By Digital Shelf Institute

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Live from Cannes Lions with Jeff Cohen from Amazon Ads 24:23

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Tune in to hear some of Amazon’s announcements from Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and how AI will change discover for the consumer.By Digital Shelf Institute

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Hype or Real? How to Get Honest Financial News - EP. 172 38:01

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In this new two-part conversation, Travis welcomes Matt Brassard of Ground News to discuss the current state of news and the challenges of finding trustworthy information. Matt opens up about the role of Ground News as a news aggregation tool. Together, they explore the hyper-political media landscape, the importance of local news, and the impact o…

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Boosting the Search and Content Flywheel - An AI Case Study, with Bob Bowman, Search and Digital Shelf Expert at Win the Shelf and NEEM 43:34

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While Global Head of Digital Commerce Search at Unilever, Bob Bowman, now Search and Digital Shelf Expert at Win the Shelf and NEEM, was at the forefront of introducing AI into his global search and content operations to scale the business impact they were able to have. He joined the podcast to share the under the cover essential components and str…

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Take Control of Your Stress, Your Career, Your Life - EP. 171 44:43

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In this follow-up episode of Ditch the Suits, Travis continues his conversation with Dr. Paul Gould, PhD, LICSW, founder of Kindred Spirits Counseling and Wellness. Together, they dig deeper into the emotional toll political uncertainty and federal job instability are having on workers—and what can be done about it. With tensions rising across poli…

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The Barcode is Getting WAY Smarter, with Kerry Morrison, Head of Retail and Marketplaces at GS1 34:49

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That little barcode on the box, the engine of every sale, is getting a HUGE makeover, one that promises to transform the consumer’s shopping journey and their interactions with your brand. All powered by the new GS1 QR Code! There’s a ton of opportunity packed into that code, and Kerry Morrison, Head of Retail and Marketplaces at GS1 joined the pod…

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3 Million Stressed Out Federal Employees - EP. 170 46:37

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In this episode of Ditch the Suits, host Travis Maus sits down with Dr. Paul Gould, PhD, LICSW, a licensed clinical social worker and expert in anxiety and trauma, to unpack the mounting stress experienced by federal employees amid sudden funding cuts and workforce changes. With nearly 35% of all U.S. jobs tied in some way to federal funding, these…