Episode 50: Today's conversation is with Lesley Chou, Research Lead at Google, on the latest consumer shopping research. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the silver economy, how much the 12 Days Of Christmas song items would actually cost, and loneliness at work. Watch builders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ Are you spending your time more as a...

Episode 49: Today's conversation is with Tatiana Quaife, founder of Rising Women, on cultivating a growth mindset. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss the origin story of M&M and a study that proves angry people do better at certain work tasks. Watch builders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ Rising Women: https://www.risingwomensisterhood.com

Episode 48: Today's conversation is with Anthony Bratti, President of Business & E-Commerce Services at Centerfield, on scaling sales organizations. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss our exclusive interview with the President of In-N-Out. Watch builders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/

Episode 47: Today's conversation is with Joanna Swash, Group CEO of Moneypenny, on customer service and retention. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss Airbnb versus hotels and how to give constructive feedback. Watch builders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ Check out Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/

Episode 46: Today's conversation is with Pete Christothoulou, CEO of Xembly, on using AI to improve productivity. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how many employees don’t know how to use AI, how to make an employee take a survey, and a startup that can regrow teeth. Watch builders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ Check out Xembly’s AI assistant:...

Episode 45: Today's conversation is with Henna Pryor, executive coach and author, on harnessing your cringe. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss a hauntingly good lesson about remote work and uncover the seasonal retail giant's billion-dollar business. Watch builders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ Get Henna’s book: Good Awkward: How to Embrace the...

Episode 44: Today's conversation is with Sangram Vajre, Co-founder and CEO of GTM Partners, on why you have a go to market problem. In our weekly sit-down with editor-in-chief Marty Beckerman, we discuss how workplace conflict is inevitable and revenge travel. Watch builders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1c5-IC2urkFeHIzcp8FfKg Sign up for the free b.newsletter: https://www.business.com/b-newsletter/ Get Sangram’s latest book: Move: The 4-Question Go-To-Market Framework...

Episode 43: Welcome to builders! This week John is joined by Dr. Zoe Chance, a multi-talented writer, Yale professor, researcher, and passionate climate philanthropist, Dr. Chance is here to take us on a journey into the captivating world of interpersonal influence. The two of them discuss what a liking and asking gap are, trading a paperclip and ending up with a car, influencing people to say yes to you, and much more! Watch builders here:...

In this episode, John sits down with Celeste Durve and Kelsi Kitchener, co-founders of Viper, an experiential talent agency that creates unforgettable events. They share their insights and experiences of building a successful business, navigating pandemics and changing expectations, and meeting the needs of younger consumers. They also discuss some of the key concepts that have contributed to their success, including measuring the ROI of a party, creative ways to enhance experiences, and the...

In this episode, John speaks with Chantal Rapport, CMO of Upstart , a FinTech firm dedicated to expanding access to affordable credit. Chantal shares her inspiring journey to becoming a marketing executive and public company CMO before age 30. The discussion covers her passion for leadership in the financial services space, her leadership style, and insights on marketing in the industry. To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts,...

In this episode, John speaks with Ted Vaughn, Author of Culture Built My Brand and Co-Founder of the Historic Agency. They Discuss: The value of company culture and brand identityHow to re-brand effectivelyMore sales and better results when these factors are aligned Stick around for specifics on how to improve recurring revenue that can be applied to many different industries. To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the...

In this episode, John sits down with Brittany Hodak, author of the new book "Creating Super Fans". The conversation takes place the morning after the Super Bowl, which serves as the ultimate celebration of superfandom with all the commercials and the NFL. Together, they explore the recipe for creating superfans and how it can be applied to any business, even those in the B2B sector. Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or just someone interested in building strong relationships...

We have two fantastic guests joining us today. First up, Kirby Winfield, an investor in AI-based companies. He has his own fund and a residency at the Allen Institute for AI in Seattle. Our second guest is Stew Fortier, an entrepreneur who has focused on content-related businesses, such as Foster and Well Said Labs. Currently, he is the co-founder and CEO of type.ai. Together, we explore the potential of AI-generated content, its implications for businesses, and how it can enhance customer...

On this episode, John speaks with Sam Johnston, Chief Launch Officer of nth Venture. nth Venture is a venture studio that launches companies from scratch. Discover the unique approach of nth venture and gain insights on the key ingredients for success in early-stage startups. From talent acquisition to product-market fit, speed to market and more, Sam shares his perspective on how to achieve incremental wins and effective planning. Enjoy! To make sure you never miss an episode of The High...

This episode features David Kinard, Chief Revenue Officer of First Choice Health. Trained by Dr. Steven Covey, David reflects on: Healthcare for large and small companiesHis perspective on inclusivityHis personal and professional mission statementsBONUS - Amazing Wine recommendationsTo make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The High EQ Marketer...

This episode features Danielle Guzman, Global Head of Social Media for Mercer and covers what companies need to do to have an effective social media strategy in the new year. It covers topics such as:LinkedIn Brand Building best practicesHow to engage with commentsHow to leverage influencersHow Danielle got her Social Media program started at Mercer Enjoy! To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.Listening on a...

Ingram Micro is a Fortune 100 company with (give or take) $50 billion in revenue. In this episode, John speaks with Sanjib Sahoo, Chief Digital Officer of Ingram Micro. They discuss: Digital fitness & operationsHow to make the (previously called) Digital Transformation Blueprint successfulHow he identifies superstars in his organization and the future of leadership To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the...

This episode features Connie Evans, CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and discusses her organization’s latest research called “Mending the Tapestry” about the trust gap for black-owned businesses. Connie and John speak about: Understanding and mending the trust gap How to be an ally to black-owned businesses What is a “microbusiness” and what is their impact on the economy. Her organization also recently published research that you can check out here:...

This episode features Danielle Guzman, Global Head of Social Media for Mercer and covers what companies need to do to have an effective social media strategy in the new year. It covers topics such as: LinkedIn Brand Building best practicesHow to engage with commentsHow to leverage influencersHow Danielle got her Social Media program started at Mercer Enjoy! To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website. Listening...

This episode features Lisa Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer (CEO) at EyeMail and covers the growth of her career and making email marketing more effective with video, but starts with a crazy job decision… the CIA or NASA??? Video best practices - How it can help you stand out Email Marketing – How it needs to change Company Culture - How to craft culture in a team spread all over the world Connect w/ Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasjones/ Find out more about EyeMail here:...

This episode is all about business hustle, entrepreneurship and growing a business from scratch. Nicole is CEO of Ama La Vida, which provides coaching for professionals and organizations. We hit on: - Nicole’s approach to marketing her company - How to measure the success of coaching programs - Various strategies to employ when it comes to coaching marketers If you are interested in what coaching can do for you or your organization, this is the episode for you! To make sure you never miss...

This episode is focused on a recent study on the job market for recent college graduates and/or people looking to break into a marketing career. It also serves as an example of a unique approach to comms and PR.  My guest, Ryan McGonagill, Director of Comms & PR at Centerfield, created and launched the study. He hired 4 marketing interns over the summer for a 10 week internship. Each intern’s job was to apply for their next marketing job and record data about that process. The data was...

If you want to hear a story about leading successful teams and advancing your career with EQ, this is the episode for you. This episode’s guest is Deanna Ransom, President and Exec Director of Women in Revenue. Deanna and John speak on what she has learned during her career, including how to respond and process tough feedback. Stick around towards the end to hear more about the mission of Women In Revenue and the results of an annual survey the organization conducts that measures the top...