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In the Analytive Podcast we break down actionable marketing strategies, discuss trends, provide tips, tricks, and hacks, and interview business owners and business consultants. We want to help make you a better marketer, better leader, better business person, and improve your life. This podcast is hosted by Tyler Brooks of Analytive.
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It's a Wine Podcast, but NOT a Podcast all about wine...Meet Mike! He's tall, way into wine, and a former Disc Jockey. This podcast is his life rolled into one fun bundle of wine geekery, relatable conversation, many sips of wine AND laughter. Wine should be fun, right? This podcast tries to be fun. Based out of Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma, California. Yes, THAT Sonoma...wine country!
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Send us a text Mike's Canadian pal, Amy Tyler hops on a Zoom call to talk about BOOKS! Amy hosts the Redfern Book Review Podcast and has a lineup of good reads for the summer. Some good wines are sipped, and there's also a very detailed explanation about the differences between white wine, pink wine, red wine, and even orange wine! Are you followin…
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Here Comes The Son - Zander Nicholson!
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1:23:49Send us a text The eldest son of Nicholson Ranch owner/winemaker Deepak Gulrajani (a multiple-time guest on the podcast), Zander, is now the Assistant Winemaker at the Ranch! He's got great stories of growing up on the property, and in Sonoma, driving a Rolls Royce to his prom, and also the devastating effect the 2017 wildfires had on he and his fa…
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The Future Isn’t Coded Yet: Governance, Developers, and the Coming AI Wave - Jeff Townes from Gorilla Logic
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51:53In this episode of The Analytive Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving world of AI with Jeff Townes, Chief Technology Officer at Gorilla Logic. With a background that bridges enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and marketing tech, Jeff brings a rare blend of technical depth and business insight. We explore how AI is transforming software dev…
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Italian Wine, American Style w/Fabiano Ramaci!
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43:19Send us a text Fabiano Ramaci is making Amarone-style wines in Sonoma. Amarone is Mike's favorite Italian wine. Of course he had to have him on the podcast! It's a great conversation about Fabiano's Italian heritage and growing up in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, the restaurant business, and the usual chattering about some very tasty wi…
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Send us a text Bay Area native Brian Kulich started working in restaurants as a teen, and eventually worked in, and ran wine programs for Michelin Starred hot spots! Then Covid came and a dream of owning his own wine brand became a reality. Hear about the genesis of Brian David Wines, the state of the business, and find out about "purse wine". It's…
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Coding with AI - What Works and What Doesn't - Analytive Podcast
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46:55Tired of endless debugging and grunt work? Discover how one development shop is using AI to: Code faster. Automate mind-numbing tasks. Write cleaner, error-free code. Listen now. Your shortcut to smarter coding awaits. **************** Dusty Fields is the Director of Innovation at Tonic, a digital consulting firm founded in 2015 with a focus on ele…
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Send us a text A really fun guest from the first year of the podcast returns! Stacy Briscoe is a Sonoma-based journalist who loves exploring the ins and outs of the wine business. She's also a student of wine who's achieved the WSET Diploma Level Certification, and will eventually be a Master Of Wine. She and Mike compare the WSET with the Court of…
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Weather and Wine! A Few Sips with Spencer Christian.
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54:13Send us a text Spencer Christian was the main weatherman on ABC's Good Morning America from the mid 1980s through the 1990s, and he's still at it, working the weather desk at ABC7 in San Francisco now for the past 25 years! Early in his career he developed a serious wine habit (and another habit we talk about). Spencer and Mike share a couple of wi…
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Dominating the Defense Market: Cracking the Code of Defense Procurement with David Feinstein
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44:07This episode features David Feinstein, a leading expert from CyberWave Strategies, who demystifies the complex world of defense procurement. Learn how to navigate government contracting processes to win those crucial defense contracts. David shares actionable insights on building relationships with key decision-makers, crafting compelling value pro…
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Send us a text Temecula California! A rather under-sung wine region in Southern California takes the spotlight as Mike chats with Rob Crisell about his book "Temecula Valley Wineries". But that's not all! They also touch on avocados! Greek Tragedy! Kierkegaard, too!!! You better believe it's the wine podcast that NOT "all about wine." See behind th…
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Send us a text A swing through a few of Seattle's SODO (South of Downtown) tasting rooms, from Mike's recent Pacific Northwest road-trip!! Mike and his pal Tammy from High School sip and chat and laugh, follow along! Wineries Visited: Brown Family Vineyards (website) EFESTE (website) Spruce Hill Winery (website) Have you followed Mike on Instagram?…
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So You Want To MAKE Wine!? Here's An Option...
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33:21Send us a text On Mike's recent vacation to the Pacific Northwest, he was invited to have a chat with winemaking students and one of their instructors at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. If you've ever had "the dream" of planting a vineyard and starting your own winery you'll want to hear this conversation! It's inspiring and informati…
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Checking In With Rob Stuart of R. Stuart & Co!
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49:34Send us a text Mike is currently vacationing in the Pacific Northwest, and his first stop was the Willamette Valley in Oregon, to see his old pal Rob Stuart. Rob was Mike's neighbor in Yakima Washington (back in the day). He eventually went to Oregon to make Pinot, and subsequently established his own label. It's a GREAT story! See some behind the …
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Jeff Burkhart and The Truth About Vermouth!
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43:39Send us a text Award winning bartender Jeff "the Barfly" Burkhart joins Mike in the "studio" (his condo) in Novato California, for a chat about The Bizz of restaurants, bartending and Jeff de-mystifies vermouth. Jeff has also written books and is a columnist for various publications, we'll dig deep into all of it! Check out Mike's Instagram for pic…
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How to Hire, Utilize, and Thrive with Fractional Executives - Rachel Beisel Scott
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48:39In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Beisel Scott, a visionary C-suite leader and founder of multiple companies, who has served as a full-time and fractional CMO for businesses ranging from startups to billion-dollar enterprises. With deep expertise in B2B and DTC across industries like software, healthcare, and consumer goods, our guest has a …
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The Sounds of Harvest (concept of an episode).
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35:27Send us a text Mike takes his microphone to work at Nicholson Ranch in Sonoma to capture the "behind the scenes" of a day during harvest season. He talks to the wine-making crew and to Deepak, the Big Boss about the 2024 vintage. He also talks about what's "in his glass". This episode is great with headphones on! $ponsor The Podcast HERE (Many than…
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Send us a text Mike chats with Dr. Elizabeth Smith...a conversation that had to be rerecorded, and rescheduled twice! Long story, listen to hear it all. Also hear about the travels of Dr. Smith from her Carolinas upbringing to the halls of accademia to the vineyards in California, and on to Croatia. It's quite a journey. Also Nikola Tesla and Dalma…
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Alex Brown, a Humble Farmer (of grapes)...
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49:48Send us a text Back from and unplanned hiatus, Mike chats with his pal Alex, who works with vineyards in the Napa Valley. How's the 2024 vintage looking? Alex will tell us. Also tennis, the "last meal" before the Covid shutdown, the "songs of the summer" and notes on a couple of delicious wines as they swirl, sniff and sip. It's a fun chat! Support…
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Brick and Mortar Success, Technology in Government, Tips on Running Multiple Businesses
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51:17Jayson Manship is a mentor who guided me early in my career, with a diverse background at the intersection of technology and government. As a serial entrepreneur, Jayson has founded and led businesses across various industries, including catering, public relations, board games (Moonshot Games), and tech. If you want access to a great business mind,…
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Send us a text Nora T. Murphy works down the road at Gundlach-Bundschu (GunBun) and she's been there for seven years. She also hosts a Punk Rock radio show at the community radio station KSVY. Hear the tale of the long and winding road Nora took from suburban Chicago to wine country AND musings about winery life, the decline of the Great American D…
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Send us a text One of Mike's faves returns to the Podcast - Cara Almberg, the *former* Wine Woman of Walla Walla Washington. Cara talks about both a change of location AND change of career, she's moved out of the wine business. They also discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs, dogs, and Mike's fascination with Instagram Reels. Oh, and Mike talks in a goo…
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Send us a text Mike's pal, and fellow podcast host, Amy Mair checks in with some good summer reads! The two of them also sip some good wines, and get into a serious debate about "listening" to books vs actually reading them the old fashioned way. This is really THE wine podcast that's NOT "all about wine" - but there's plenty of wine, don't worry. …
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Running a Body Armor Business - Alex Stewart at Premier Body Armor
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52:39Premier Body Armor provides complete body armor systems to defend against threats including handguns, shotguns, and high-powered rifles. We are headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina, and all our products are proudly made in the USA. In this episode with Alex Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor, we discuss the body armor business, how the c…
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Send us a text Alissa Limbocker, from Pangloss Cellars who have a tasting room in downtown Sonoma, started her life in the suburbs of Sacramento and eventually attended college and got on "the path" to what she was raised to believe was a good life. But at some point she realized something was missing. That something turned out to be wine. Hear abo…
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Optimistic Case for AI - Joe Fioramonti
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1:03:58"AI is going to take all our jobs and kill us all!" If you watch the news at all, that's the tenor of the conversation. But what impact will AI really have? In this episode, Joe Fioramonti of Dark Square and I discuss AI, look at historical examples of new technology, and break out what the future *could* look like. If you're tired of the doom and …
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Send us a text Another visit with the Wizard of Northwest Wine, Sean P. Sullivan! The latest news from the world of Northwest wine plus an update on Sean's website northwestwinereport.com as a subscription-based news outlet. Why is more and more journalism switching to indepedant platforms? Also, baseball season! Oh, and a couple of delicious wines…
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Building Killer Funnels, Being a Capitalist Pig, and PT Barnum - Steve J Larsen
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26:19Link to Steve's Newest Project: https://dailyleadflow.com/your-calculator About Analytive: We are revenue artists crafting pathways to convert cold traffic into leads and revenue. Learn more: https://analytive.com/
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Send us a text Mike's pal Walter Hamlin was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church, so there was NO alcohol. Surprisingly Walter has made a career for himself in the wine business. Funny how life happens. Mike and Walter chat in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch about their time working for a small wine wholesaler in San Francisco; Walter's fir…
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Secrets of Killer Social Media Video Content - With James Merkley of Story Path
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1:10:11James Merkley was born and raised in Colorado and has deep roots in the Northern Colorado community. He and his wife of 8 years, Erin Merkley love driving through the mountains, exploring new restaurants, and experiencing all that Colorado has to offer. They now get to do all of that with their 8-month-old son, Ander and they love getting to make n…
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On The Bus, and On The Boards w/Kyle Stoner
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46:22Send us a text Mike is back in the Vintner's Room, for a chat with Kyle Stoner, wine tour bus driver and stage actor! The conversation covers such diverse topics as bachelorette parties in wine country and puppet sex(!), show tunes and karaoke. The guys also taste a couple of delicious wines, and as usual, have plenty of laughs. To get on Kyle's bu…
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Send us a text More driving, more great wine (and food!) and fun chats with the local wine geeks of Paso Robles. You'll feel as though you are in the passenger's seat on this road trip. Support the podcast financially click here (many thanks!!) Wanna see what it all looks like? Follow Mike on Instagram! To check in via EMAIL write to Mike on Gmail.…
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Send us a text Mike packed up the microphones and headed south! His first visit to the exploding Paso Robles wine region. He talks to his fellow wine enthusiasts about the "Paso Scene" (also how to properly pronounce things), and tells you about the also very hot restaurant scene. To support the show financially CLICK HERE (thanks a lot!!) Email Mi…
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Working Under Steve Jobs, What is a Fractional CMO, and Startup Marketing with Pat Nicholson
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58:29Pat Nicholson is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of experience leading marketing at both large (Apple) and small (Kno, Zepp, Deserve) technology companies. His career began in finance and operations, where he acquired a strong understanding of business fundamentals and developed a focus on achieving results and profitability. Pat …
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Send us a text Mike hits the road and heads east to Lodi California, not the *most* well known wine region, but there *is* lots of wine there. A chat with Eliza Hess from Lucas Winery about the 2023 vintage, what Lodi does best, how a farm girl from Illinois ended up out west and (wait for it) the TUBA! A few nice Lucas wines are tasted, too. Help …
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Send us a text Mike learns of a new musical genre, Trop Rock! A sort of "beachy" country music (Jimmy Buffett is the bench mark), and Erica Sunshine Lee is one of the leading practitioners, touring 300 dates a year. Hear how this small-town Georgia girl became a sensation, and what type of wine she likes to drink in her down time. She is a WINE lov…
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Buying and Selling Businesses from $100K to $50M - Lexi Grant - TheyGotAcquired.com
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48:52Lexi is building a new media brand, They Got Acquired (TheyGotAcquired.com). Their mission is to redefine startup success by featuring acquisitions of online businesses between $100K-$50M, deals that are too small to be covered in mainstream tech publications but can be life-changing for founders. Learn more about theygotacquired.com **************…
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Send us a text Lately Mike's been pondering a certain wine label from an Italian producer, Tolaini, and their Cabernet Sauvignon "Legit". Find out why, and hear how this wine came to be, from Lia Tolaini herself, who Zooms in from Tuscany. Also, what else has been in Mike's glass of late. To help SUPPORT the show financially click here (thank you!!…
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Branding Masterclass - Why You Need a Killer Brand - with Joe Fioramonti of Dark Square Design
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1:06:35Joe is the founder and creative director at DARKSQUARE. For over 15 years he has been helping companies that have not reached their growth potential by teaching them how to better understand and express their brand. He is also a professor at Flagler College in Saint Augustine FL where he teaches branding and design. He's taught branding at the grad…
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Send us a text Zooming in from Mexico City, Javier de La Torre talks to Mike about his early life, in the world of banking, finance, consulting for power plants and oil companies, and a brief foray in the fitness industry. But eventually, upon reflection what he really wanted to do was cook for people, and drink delicious wine, so he created KÜA Ko…
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Send us a text Rachel Coe joins Mike in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch. She's just returned from a trip to France to assist in the opening of Dominique Crenn's newest venture in Paris. Rachel runs the beverage programs for all Crenn Restaurant Group projects, which keeps her super busy....and she loves it! Rachel and Mike talk about her earl…
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