If your 2026 plan looks like 2025's...you may not be adapting to all the technology- and user behavior-driven changes that have happened this year. In this episode, Chris and Dan chat about all these changes, and lay out a simple checklist to use as...

Marketing in the financial industry can feel way more complicated than it needs to be. There are so many voices telling you what you “should” be doing, but most of them don’t actually understand the unique needs of accountants, CPAs, CFOs, and financial firms.I’m sharing three common marketing myths that are making financial pros feel overwhelmed, overworked, and burnt out; and what to do instead to simplify your strategy without sacrificing results. In this episode I chat about: ✨ Why trying

Send us a textIf you loved Part 1 of our She Leads Digital series, you’re in for another round of inspiring career journeys, bold pivots, and hard-won wisdom from incredible women shaping the future of digital marketing. In this continuation episode, we dive deeper into themes of mentorship, education, career training, and professional development; all told through personal stories that prove there’s no single path to success in digital marketing. While their journeys showcase fascinating career

Your marketing doesn’t have to blend in to belong. Because when your marketing comes from you, people feel that and that’s what builds trust, credibility, and clients.In this episode, I share a few hard truths about what’s holding financial professionals back from marketing that actually works and how to fix it without burning everything down. In this episode, I chat about: Why random quote posts aren’t doing what you think they are How to know which “holiday posts” actually make sense for

You know that feeling when events seem like a gamble and AI looks like it might replace the whole point of showing up? Here’s the twist: showing up still wins. In this candid chat, Jay Schwedelson digs in with Alon Alroy on why micro events punch above their weight, how to make big conferences actually pay off, and what it takes to challenge a giant without a giant’s budget.ㅤFollow Alon Alroy on LinkedIn, follow Bizzabo on LinkedIn, and visit Bizzabo.com to explore their event platform and

In this episode of Masters of Marketing, we’re delighted to welcome back No Boring Brands founder Aidan Brannigan, who previously joined us on the podcast to talk about his success story with The Marketing Millennials.This time, we sit down for a chat about the power of humor and memes in social media marketing, particularly for B2B SaaS brands. While humor is often viewed as a risky strategy in marketing, it can be highly effective when done right. Aidan explains how creating relevant, funny

Let me ask you something:Are you running your business like a marathon… or white-knuckling, and panic-sprinting this week? Frantic because you haven’t posted in two weeks?This episode comes from a live chat I did with a group of coaches, consultant, course creators in my month-long marketing event—but the message hits home for every smart solopreneur I know.Because I believe - I KNOW - that truly sustainable marketing doesn’t come from adrenaline and hustle.It comes from rhythm, rest, and a strategy

In this episode of Sharp Strategies, Sweet Success, I sit down with James Abrenio, a passionate attorney and former public defender, to discuss the realities of running a small law firm in Northern Virginia. We explore the intricacies of balancing personal injury and criminal defense cases, the impact of AI and politics on the legal industry, and the importance of maintaining a lifestyle business. James also shares his insights on effective marketing strategies, the role of AI in legal research, and

In this episode of Marketing Moves, we chat with Jarred Smith, co-founder of Nooma, the clean sports drink brand redefining hydration. Founded in 2014, Nooma set out to create a better-for-you alternative to traditional sports drinks, made with organic, plant-based ingredients and no added sugar. Jarred shares how the brand evolved from retail shelves to a thriving direct-to-consumer model, built around community, education, and sustainability. We also explore Nooma’s commitment to eco-friendly

This is a quick one! In this chat, we discuss one of our nonprofit clients whose “easy to edit” website turned out to be anything but.The site was built using Advanced Custom Fields and custom blocks, so even basic layout edits required diving into code. On top of that, the customizations didn’t follow the standard WordPress codebase, making it inefficient and difficult to maintain.We dig into what went wrong, how we rebuilt it in Beaver Builder, and what “easy to edit” should actually mean.

"You can't start a fire without a spark ..." otherwise you're just dancing in the dark. 😉Jennifer made one of the fundamental mistakes in marketing and content - not being aligned with your audience - when she used a bunch of Taylor Swift song references in a chat. So participants 'dared' her to use cultural references more aligned for them, and show content inspiration can be 'sparked' from almost anywhere. Rock on! She uses Bruce Springsteen and the Eagles as examples of artists who connect with

In this solo episode I share honest behind the scenes updates that give a look at how I run my creative small business day to day, from balancing studio work and community projects to keeping everything moving as a one woman operation.In the second half I dive into my social media “non plan,” a refreshingly unstructured approach where I simply share whatever I’m genuinely working on that day. I break down why this works, how it keeps my marketing authentic and sustainable, and how it helps me

Meet Atlas, OpenAI’s latest innovation that’s redefining how we browse the web. From AI-assisted navigation to smart summarization, it’s unlike any browser before. Learn how to use Atlas to streamline your digital experience.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

General Intuition just secured $134M to push the boundaries of AI reasoning. The company is pioneering systems that understand space, movement, and context. It’s a major step toward truly intelligent AI behavior.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

Sue Patz drops some serious knowledge in this chat about the ups and downs of being a solopreneur. After facing a life-altering challenge that gave her a "bonus life," she pivoted her career to help others crush their online business goals. The convo dives into the harsh reality that while money can be regained, time lost is a whole different beast you can't get back. Sue emphasizes the importance of action and attention, revealing that real results come from investing both resources and effort into

Why does every second LinkedIn post promise an “AI system” that will fix your marketing overnight? 🤖✨ If you’ve been told to “just automate everything,” this episode is your antidote. In this episode, we’re joined by Fiona Sherwood (fractional CMO & AI marketing trainer) and Joanna Edwards (events leader behind a GenAI-for-marketers summit) to get practical about what an AI strategy actually is—and why tools come last, not first. We get into: ✅ Why “automate everything” isn’t ...

In this special episode of Chill & Chat with NFRA, President & CEO Tricia Greyshock sits down with three participants from NFRA’s inaugural First Penguin Next Generation Leadership Program — Natalie Larson(United States Cold Storage, Inc.), Kim Larsson (Painterland Sisters), and Daniel Menkens (RecorGroup, LLC).Together, they share candid insights on stepping into leadership roles early in their careers, navigating challenges, and finding purpose in the frozen and refrigerated foods

Want to get started with HighLevel? Start your 30-day FREE trial here 👉 https://www.gohighlevel.com/spotlightspecialIn this Spotlight Session, we chat with Karina Correa, founder of Fortune House Media, a boutique agency helping blue-collar business owners modernize their operations, automate with confidence and scale with AI.We dive into:💥 How to automate the busywork without losing the human touch💥 Voice & Chat AI as your 24/7 front desk💥 Making automation simple, practical and built for

In this episode, I chat to Lisa Williams about her first foray into running a business back in 2017 with Younique and where that took her personally and in business - leading her to building her brand as the Vision Board Queen and now running Womanifest. We talk about the importance of personal development, building confidence and visibility on and offline. Find Lisa on Facebook here Facebook: Lisa Williams Find her Vision Board Lounge Facebook Group here (2) Vision Board Lounge: Manifestation