Best Shailesh Podcasts (2025)

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E093 - Six Digital Marketing Myths Killing Your ROI 25:51

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In this episode, we tackle six persistent myths that continue to trip up business owners and marketers. First, we explore why SEO is not a one-time project but an ongoing process that requires consistent updates and fresh content. Next, we break down the misconception that simply spending more on Google Ads guarantees more leads—precision targeting…

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Priti Ohri, Advertible CEO & DesiUs Co-founder 55:35

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“ Build your own identity and understand what drives you — I just wanna be as authentically me as possible and let others know that this world is better when you can embrace what is unique to you, and not try to dim it.” Priti Ohri is an award-winning adtech executive and entrepreneur. She’s Co-founder & CEO of Advertible, and one of the founders o…

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E092 - Building Authority: Books as Marketing Gold 31:29

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In this episode I sit down with Jen Foster, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, to explore the transformative power of publishing a book as a marketing strategy. Foster, founder of Elite Online Publishing, reveals how professionals can leverage existing content like blog posts and presentations to create impactful books that est…

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Shailesh Jejurikar, P&G’s Chief Operating Officer (from May 2023) 1:02:52

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“When you unlock an insight with curiosity, the power to drive limitless growth is huge. We as leaders can make a big difference with the questions we ask.” Shailesh Jejurikar is P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, where he has profit/loss responsibility for P&G’s Enterprise Markets - Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern…

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Ayan Sanyal, Kolkata Chai Company 52:09

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“Chai is amazing — it should be right alongside a good cup of coffee, espresso, or cappuccino. This business helped me reconcile my American upbringing and my Indian heritage — that push and pull, that beautiful combination of everything.” Ayan Sanyal is co-founder of Kolkata Chai Company, a vibrant café and online brand redefining what masala chai…

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Teresa Tanner, Reserve Squad Founder & CEO 50:56

2M ago50:56

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“Every behavior we have is motivated by either fear or love — and productive fear we have to lean into to give energy and to exhibit love , and productive and healthy behaviors.” Teresa Tanner is the Founder and CEO of Reserve Squad, an innovative talent platform that helps companies re-engage former employees — especially women — through flexible,…

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E091 - Behold the Power of AI Augmented Videos 37:03

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Video has always been a powerful storytelling tool. It connects emotionally, captures attention, and communicates complex messages with clarity. But now, imagine amplifying that power by combining it with AI. When AI meets video, it becomes a scalable, personalized, and highly engaging media vehicle that can elevate your marketing in ways we’ve nev…

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Greg McKeown: “Doing Less but Better” (Leitwolf) 1:59:47

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“People are so hungry to really be understood and the challenge that's primary now, is a growing inability to understand each other.” What if doing less could actually lead to more impact? Greg McKeown, is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s most influential voices on productivity, purpose, and leadership. Greg shares the sto…

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E090 - Surviving AIO: Can Organic Traffic Compete? 26:11

4M ago26:11

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Google’s rollout of AI Overviews (AIO) is changing the landscape of organic search. Now appearing in around 13% of all queries, AIO is expected to grow in visibility—reshaping how users interact with search results. While transactional and map-based searches remain mostly unaffected, AIO often answers user queries directly, limiting the need to scr…

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Bob Gilbreath: Trust the Process, Be the Butterfly 19:43

4M ago19:43

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“ We might need only 10% of the population to have a tipping point into a brighter future — to change lives for the better at scale by recognizing your potential to calm others. We're in this thing together. Life right now seems chaotic, but there's a method to the madness — welcome to the challenge of our generations. It sucks, it’s not fair, it’s…

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Koji Kobayashi, Coca-Cola Head of Insights, Japan & Korea 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

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“Understand the cultural sensitivities to really engage people — It is so critical to create an inclusive atmosphere for better decision making and influencing.” Koji Kobayashi is Coca Cola’s Head of Human Insights for Japan and Korea. Koji San is a global marketing and insights leader who's worked across the U.S., Japan, and Southeast Asia, on cat…

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Sarah Kochling, Shanghai Blossom Innovation 53:02

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“ Chinese consumers today are quite different — a massive middle class of 500 million people. So big upside, but also bigger challenges.” Sarah Kochling is the Founder and Managing Principal of Shanghai Blossom Innovation, where she leads strategic growth initiatives for global brands and startups in China since 2014. With over 30 years of experie…

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Marc Stoiber on Creating the Future of AI 1:09:52

5M ago1:09:52

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“ The future is unwritten — the more I work with AI, the more I see opportunity for more human connection - a tool to get me out of the drudge-work - to sitting down and listening to people.” Marc Stoiber is a creative director and strategist who reinvents leading brands for a living — his work has been recognized by virtually every international …

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Meredith Meyer on Letting Go, Coaching & Leadership (the Workaround) 1:18:25

5M ago1:18:25

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“You spend the first half of your life building up — and it's then a really interesting moment to let go of trying to prove things and figuring out what you're really capable of — just recognizing and reflecting.” Meredith Meyer is a people and talent leader — as CEO + Lead Consultant of Infinite Potential, LLC, where she provides strategy and tale…

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Bob Arnold, Google Media Lab’s Innovation Lead 53:21

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“ I had a manager who taught me the notion of servant-based leadership — to be someone who genuinely wants to help — not only solve a problem, but someone who wants you to grow.” Bob is the Media Innovation lead for Media Lab, the internal media team for Google marketing — responsible for ideating new media innovations, developing and scaling the…

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Ayu Karthika Dewi, Indika Foundation, Managing Director 1:10:35

5M ago1:10:35

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“ Very often we forget to ask, who do we really want to serve? We have to actually interact to change their perspective, to improve their lives.” Ayu Kartika Dewi is Managing Director for Indika Foundation, which focuses on peacekeeping efforts in Indonesia. She also serves as Special Staff to the President of Indonesia. Ayu’s career is the most fa…

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Adam Antoniewicz, Nike China’s VP Men’s Marketing 56:45

6M ago56:45

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What's the legacy you want to leave — what values are most important to you? We're all made differently, so it’s always important that people show up at work who they are.” Adam Antoniewicz is Nike China’s VP of Mens Marketing, leading groundbreaking campaigns that redefine consumer engagement. Previously, he served as Apple’s Head of Marketing Com…

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Rashmi Rammohan, FlexiBees Co-founder & COO 58:52

6M ago58:52

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“What makes for a good entrepreneur? Grit, perseverance. if you feel passionate about a problem or want to create something you're passionate about — you need that grit and staying power. “ Rashmi is the Co-founder and COO of FlexiBees, a company that connects women returning from career breaks with flexible roles. Before FlexiBees, Rashmi spent 8 …

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E089 - Leveraging Programmatic Advertising with Jessica Chase 33:00

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Programmatic advertising isn’t just for the deep-pocketed brands anymore. What was once an exclusive space for large-scale advertisers has become far more accessible, opening the door for small businesses to tap into sophisticated ad strategies without breaking the bank. Lower entry costs and smarter targeting tools have leveled the playing field—a…

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Eric Tholomé, xGoogle Product Leader (Leitwolf) 1:05:03

6M ago1:05:03

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“ There was trust - the mission was very clear. The problem isn't the idea. The problem is choosing. It starts with being purpose driven.” Eric Tholomé is a former Google product leader and tech CEO. At Google, Eric led product initiatives in Switzerland and the US - including the launch of Gmail themes and YouTube internationally in 10 countries. …

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E088 - Legal Ramifications of AI with Attorney Alexis Nelson 29:03

6M ago29:03

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Let’s dive into the legal side of creating content with AI. If you’re using generative tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Canva, or anything similar to produce images, videos, or written content, it’s essential to understand how intellectual property laws come into play—and to ensure you're staying compliant. Your prompts may be original, but the outp…

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Falk Fuhrmann, Shanghai Creative Strategist 45:32

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“Giving back connects me to a new generation of people . It's important that people are curious and ask bold questions. It's about not giving answers, but enabling people to find their own answers.” Falk Fuhrmann is an award-winning creative strategist with over 25 years of experience, in growing businesses of local, regional or global scale. Falk …

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Raul Murguia, LinkedIn Integrated Marketing 53:36

7M ago53:36

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“ At the end, marketing is about connection. What makes it magical is the perfect convergence of creativity, the connection to human behavior, the unpredictability, and all the analytics.” Raul Murguia leads Integrated Marketing at LinkedIn Sales Solutions, driving brand narratives and campaigns that resonate with sales professionals. Previously, R…

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Bob Gilbreath & Andrew Tarvin on Content VS Marketing 49:04

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“To create content — it's got to give you pleasure, it can't be a chore. Be honest with yourself. If you're putting goodness out into the world consistently, something's going to hit — trust that process.” Whether you've got a corporate job, a side hustle (like a podcast or three), or are even a full-time entrepreneur or entertainer, the idea of ‘c…

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Gerry Preece, on purpose and friendship 59:09

7M ago59:09

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“ What we need is meaning, purpose, something to wake up in the morning and go do that matters. You're living life to the fullest when you're doing something you believe in that matters, that makes a difference.” Gerry Preece is a 22-year veteran of P&G leading agency strategic sourcing and marketing operations —building purchases/procurement organ…

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Michael Seitz, Barebottle Brewing Co-founder & CEO 56:43

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“ You have to authentically and always be yourself because that's the most ownable strategy that you can own as a person.” Michael Seitz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Barebottle Brewing Company, an award-winning crowd-inspired craft brewery with four locations in San Francisco. Michael and his family moved to San Francisco in 2016 to open Barebottle…

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Matthew Dicks, Master Storyteller & Author 39:30

8M ago39:30

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“Where in our lives do we feel something has changed fundamentally inside of us? Those are stories.” Matthew Dicks is a master storyteller and author of many books - including “STORYWORTHY: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling.” Matthew has earned the title of Master Storyteller— as a five-time Moth GrandS…

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Brynne Thompson: Learning in an Era of Smartphones 1:04:56

8M ago1:04:56

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“Systems really matter — we can play with the media instead of it playing us. I don't want to be used by a system that gets in the way of real learning and insight — this is more of a survival issue than we think.” Brynne Thompson is an investor, advisor, and all-around brilliant - and thoughtful - person who helps startup founders and institutiona…

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Bhavesh Shah, Global Business & Operations Leader 52:23

8M ago52:23

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“ Focus on in being authentic by being the luck in other people's lives — it will pay back multiple times.” Bhavesh Shah is an advisor, investor, and managing partner, with 30+ years in senior leadership, operations and procurement positions at Procter & Gamble, and Firmenich, the world’s largest family-owned Fragrance and Flavour House — having li…

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Srikant Nayak, Google Marketing APAC 54:13

8M ago54:13

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“ Instincts are not wrong — intellect can only capture so much of instinct. It has is a much bigger part of the funnel.” Srikant Nayak is Google’s Director of Marketing in APAC for the Play Store, Chrome, Chromebooks, and Google One. Srikant has spent 18+ years as a marketing leader working on billion dollar brands across industries in Asia, from C…

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2024: This year’s Learnings from Leaders 24:38

9M ago24:38

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As 2024 comes to a close, we compiled the many learnings - from leaders - we heard this year. So sit back with your beverage of choice and enjoy! And give us the gift of a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2L85TsT Featuring the voices - and learnings - from John Pepper, Ursula Burns, Isaac Saul, Karen Francis, Katherine Vellinga, A…

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Rajiv Satyal, Comedian, Host, Speaker 52:54

9M ago52:54

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“ The crowd will pay attention to whatever you give power to — it comes back to brand equity. Stand-up is a window and it's a mirror. Whatever you choose to talk about in stand-up and in art, it is truly yours.” Rajiv Satyal is a Los Angeles-based comedian and host known for his clean, versatile humor. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he is the on…

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Drew Tarvin, Humor Engineer 38:22

9M ago38:22

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"The bigger the roles that I got, the more I ended up drawing on what I had learned in improv and standup. Why was no one talking about how valuable humor is as a skill? So I realized maybe I should.” Drew Tarvin is the world’s first and only Humor Engineer (not just this podcast’s co-host). On a How To Live podcast conversation with co-host Sharad…

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Bob Gilbreath: A Coat of Paint Can Make a Big Difference 16:09

10M ago16:09

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“ Celebrating success is essential. As is celebrating our existence together. A company culture is what employees do when no one is watching.“ Bob Gilbreath is longtime friend of the Pod, and fellow P&G Alum - who's also a repeat startup founder with two exits. His latest post shares how one of his business teams taught him to take pride in the lit…

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Ute Hagen, P&G Alumni Network Vice Chair 44:24

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“Focus on people's strengths and give people confidence by pushing them outside of their comfort zone. Let them know you will support them, that they will make mistakes, but that's the way you learn and grow.” Ute Hagen is currently Vice Chair of the P&G Alumni Network, and a leader with 30 years of industry experience, now also leading her own con…

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E087 - Answers to Common Digital Marketing Questions 26:31

11M ago26:31

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Are you grappling with digital marketing challenges? In this episode, I tackle some of the most pressing questions that small businesses face in today's online landscape. Not only that, this episode is also designed to provide you with actionable insights and strategies to elevate your digital presence. One of the key areas we explore is how to imp…

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Bob McDonald Election Chat (2020) 48:01

11M ago48:01

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“Leadership is about doing the right thing - beyond politics - for the purpose and values of the country.” Once again, this election may be the most important of our lifetime, so we hope you’ve made your plan to VOTE. Bob McDonald - former P&G CEO and US Secretary of Veterans Affairs - returns to our podcast to share his unique perspective on servi…

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Bob Gilbreath: Don't Follow Mentors, Seek Signposts 20:51

11M ago20:51

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“We shouldn't follow leaders, mentors, and gurus, but we should listen for their words that affect us. See if they spark insight or truth for you. Keep what works, leave the rest behind. “ Bob Gilbreath is longtime friend of the Pod, and fellow P&G Alum - who's also a repeat startup founder with two exits. His latest post “Don't Follow Mentors, See…

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Jessica Gleeson, CEO of BrighterBeauty (China series) 46:45

11M ago46:45

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“If you're getting stuck in your career, it's important to see if you are overly weighted towards mentors and need to bring a few more sponsors into your inner circle.” Jessica Gleeson is the CEO of BrighterBeauty and founder of Experiential Retail. Jessica is an experienced international executive with a passion for helping purpose driven brands s…

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E086 - Successful Digital Marketing Strategies for Vet Clinics 26:31

11M ago26:31

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In this episode, I outline highly effective digital marketing strategies for veterinary clinics. I begin by highlighting the importance of a well-designed, user-friendly website, which serves as the cornerstone of a clinic's online presence, providing essential information for both potential and existing clients. I then explore the roles of SEO, co…

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Fernando Aguirre: Chiquita xCEO & Professional Baseball Owner 45:13

11M ago45:13

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“Make every decision in your career on the basis of values and principles, and you will be successful.” Fernando Aguirre is the former CEO of Chiquita Brands International, and currently a Professional Baseball Owner - as CEO of the Erie SeaWolves (AA affiliate for the Detroit Tigers), and Vice-chair of Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Advanced A affiliate o…

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Jorge Montoya, P&G’s former Latin America lead 49:30

12M ago49:30

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"Recruit the right people with the right principles." Jorge Montoya was President of P&G Latin America from 1999-2004. Having spent 30 years rising through the ranks of P&G - his expertise extends across all international business. Jorge currently serves on the boards of Gap, Inc and Kroger - and was named among the 50 most important Hispanics in B…

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E085 - Proven Digital Marketing Strategies for Law Firms 30:31

12M ago30:31

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This episode explores key digital marketing tactics for law firms to boost their online visibility and attract more clients: SEO for Lawyers: We dive into effective search engine optimization strategies tailored for law firms, including keyword research, content optimization, and local SEO techniques to improve organic search rankings. Learn how to…

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Nir Eyal, author of “Indistractable” 42:50

12M ago42:50

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“Distraction is not a technology problem or a moral failing. The vast majority of distraction is simply that you have not learned the skill of dealing with discomfort. Master internal triggers, or they will become your master.” Nir Eyal is a best-selling author and instructor working at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. In a…

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Episode 084 - Mastering Paid Search (PPC) for Law Firms with Mat Nelson 38:28

1y ago38:28

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In this episode, I chat with Mathew Nelson, a seasoned Paid Media Strategist with 15+ years of Google Ads expertise. Mat has successfully managed millions in ad spend across diverse industries, including e-commerce, automotive, home services, and legal. Mat provides valuable insights into PPC strategies specifically tailored for law firms, discussi…

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Burma Chronicles & Panama Tales 59:06

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“He bears witness - in a very disarming way - what's really going on in this country.” “It’s often expressed without a single word, vivid enough that It hits a bit differently — It's not sugar coated — this is what they're up against.” BURMA CHRONICLES is the 2007 graphic travelog by French-Canadian cartoonist Guy Delisle — which presents a persona…

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Samantha Avivi, Bayer CMO 41:19

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“It's not all a straight line up — there are ups and downs. Success is defined just as much in the times where you struggle and you pick yourself up and you continue going.” Samantha Avivi is the CMO at Bayer Consumer Health, North America. She has over 30 years of experience in 40+ countries, working with some of the world’s largest brands and com…

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E83 - Measuring Podcast Advertising with Amelia Coomber 28:53

1y ago28:53

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In this episode, I talk to Amelia Coomber, a software engineer turned growth marketer with a 6-year track record of building and leading performance marketing teams for both high-growth DTC brands and B2B SaaS startups. Today we’ll talk about measuring the success of your podcast advertising. Over the past five years, the podcasting industry has ex…

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Mark Ciccone, Author of ‘Obelisk Odyssey’ 48:10

1y ago48:10

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“ These obelisks are the world's first globally distributed product. Layers and layers of history - these obelisks moved around and stand in modern societies — that's a story to tell.” Mark Ciccone is a P&G Alum and author of the new book “OBELISK ODYSSEY: 26 Ancient Monoliths, 4 Continents, and 1 Monumental Search for Meaning.” With a presence on …