Best Elise Turner Podcasts (2024)

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Eli Schwartz on AI Overviews, Algorithm Updates, and Google's Monopoly 55:37

4h ago55:37

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Eli Schwartz for the sixty-fourth episode of the Optimize podcast. Eli is an SEO advisor who has collaborated with major companies like Coinbase, Tinder, and Quora, and is the author of the influential book Product-Led SEO. Eli shares his expertise on the current state of SEO, offering a nuanced view of AI o…

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S5 03: The Secret to Joy-Filled Suffering with Joni Eareckson Tada 30:32

24m ago30:32

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Dependence invites us to experience greater joy in the Lord—and Joni Eareckson Tada’s life testifies to this joy. She joins us today to share the wisdom she’s gained through years of following Jesus. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and tune in to hear what God is teaching Joni about Himself in this season of life. Show Notes: Delighting in the Trinit…

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Episode 400 - Guard and Grace & Turner's Cut 38:20

7h ago38:20

38:20

Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Monica Danna to dive into some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Monica discuss Truth BBQ opening in NRG Stadium, Hungry's opening it's first new location in 40 years, and the Malibu Barbie Cafe making it's way to Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Guard and …

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Episode 399 - Matt Gottlieb of il Bracco and Balboa Surf Club 47:27

1h ago47:27

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On today's edition of the show, Eric is joined by Matt Gottlieb of Western Addition Restaurant Group. Their concepts include il Bracco and Balboa Surf Club. Matt speaks with Eric about how he got started in the culinary industry, what he learned from his time at Houston's, when he knew it was time to go on his own to open his own concept, why il Br…

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Meg Scarborough on Content Strategy, Cybersecurity Marketing, and AI's Impact on SEO 53:52

1h ago53:52

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Meg Scarborough for the sixty-third episode of the Optimize podcast. Meg is the CEO and founder of Megawatt, a B2B content marketing agency specializing in technical content for the tech industry. With a deep passion for technology, Meg has built her agency around helping companies in cybersecurity, develope…

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S5 02: Persecution and Flourishing: The Church in India With Rebecca Stanley 1:06:29

7d ago1:06:29

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Christianity is exploding across India. For the last 25 years, Rebecca Stanley has participated in God’s work there through evangelism, church planting, and advocating for the vulnerable. Rebecca joins us in-studio to share how God is building His Church in India and bringing life and purpose to men and women on the fringes of society. Kairos Globa…

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Episode 398 - Azumi 33:51

5h ago33:51

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Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the returning Swanky Maven herself, Felice Sloan. Eric and Felice dive right into the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Mi Luna finding a new home in Montrose, the 3 nightlight veterans who are teaming up for a new cocktail bar concept called Melrose (also coming with some good ch…

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Episode 397 - Ronnie Killen of Killen's Restaurants 58:20

5d ago58:20

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May 4th, 2017, episode 2 of What's Eric Eating released with special guest Ronnie Killen of Killen's restaurants. A lot has changed in the 7 years since his last appearance, so after years of being Ronnie returns to the show to catch Eric, and the listeners, up on what's been going on with him and his restaurants. Ronnie speaks with Eric about his …

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Jonny Price on Community Rounds and Go-To-Market 51:32

9d ago51:32

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Jonny Price for the sixty-second episode of the Optimize podcast. Jonny is the VP of Fundraising at WeFunder, a platform that empowers startup founders to raise capital from their customers and community. With a background in management consulting and experience at Kiva.org, Jonny brings a wealth of knowledg…

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S5 01: From Grief to Grace: The Inspiring Story of Auntie Anne's Founder with Anne Beiler 1:01:21

9d ago1:01:21

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Grief, trauma, and shame thrive in the darkness—but honesty enables us to walk in the light of healing and freedom. Tune in for a story of redemption and healing from Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s pretzels. More than a successful businesswoman, Anne is a woman of God who has walked through devastating loss and trauma and discovered the free…

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Episode 396 - The Marigold Club 36:26

7d ago36:26

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Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary discuss Molihua closing to reconceptualization after being opened for 3 months inside the Blossom Hotel, the announcement of a 4th location for Jonathan's the Rub set for Cypress, and the opening of Win…

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Matt Lenhard on AI Overviews and SEO 44:36

13d ago44:36

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Matt Lenhard for the sixty-first episode of the Optimize podcast. Matt is the co-founder and CTO of Positional, a company building an all-in-one tool set for content marketing and SEO teams. In our episode today, Nate and Matt explore topics like AI overviews, SEO optimization, and Google's SERP strategy. Ma…

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Best of Strong Women: The Shocking Dorothy Sayers With Crystal Downing 48:13

13d ago48:13

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Crystal Downing joins us this week to talk about the 20th-century Christian author, Dorothy Sayers. Crystal is Co-Director of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton Co…

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Episode 395 - Teppay 38:13

14d ago38:13

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On today's podcast Eric is joined by Chelsea Thomas of The Infatuation Houston to talk about some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss the owners of Bari Ristorante reportedly taking over day to day operations of Georgia James, the closure of Gratify Neighborhood Bistro, and Chelsea gives her thoughts…

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Episode 394 - Itai Ben Eli and Yotam Dolev of Októ 39:13

20d ago39:13

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On today's episode Eric is joined by Itai Ben Eli and Yotam Dolev of Októ. Itai and Yotam discuss with Eric how Októ fits in with the rest of the Sof Hospitality concepts, what Októ is, the dishes they're developing, the types of techniques they're using that are different from their other concepts, why the want to showcase that Mediterranean food …

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Bennet Johnson on Scaling Talkiatry's SEO Channel to 200k+ Per Month 49:44

20d ago49:44

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Bennet Johnson for the sixtieth episode of the Optimize podcast. Bennet is the Director of Growth Marketing at Talkiatry, where he drives new patient growth via organic and paid channels. With prior roles at Twitter and The Wall Street Journal, Bennet brings a wealth of experience in growth marketing. Over t…

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Best of Strong Women: Staying Faithful Under Public Pressure With Lorie Smith 32:28

20d ago32:28

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Lorie Smith is a graphic designer and the founder and owner of 303 Creative. She’s also the center of a landmark Supreme Court case regarding freedom of speech—a cas…

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Episode 393 - The Michelin Guide is Coming to Texas, What Does This Mean for the State's Restaurants? 47:26

21d ago47:26

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No news/restaurants of the week on this Tuesday episode, today it's all about the Michelin guide finally coming to Texas. In this special roundtable free flowing discussion of the podcast, Eric is joined by Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó, RJ Yoakum of Georgie, Ryan Lachaine of Riel, and Misha Govshteyn to discuss what this means for Texas restaurants no…

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Episode 392 - The Ultimate Houston Steakhouse Draft Winner Reveal with Michael Sambrooks of Sambrooks Management 21:40

27d ago21:40

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Time to find out who the winner is of The Ultimate Houston Steakhouse Draft with Michael Sambrooks of Sambrooks Management (Andiron, The Pit Room, & Candente). Michael gives his reasoning as to why selected [redacted] as the winner of the draft as well as give his 2nd and 3rd place finishers, what he thought of the selections all around, what he wo…

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Turner Novak on Starting a Podcast 1:03:56

27d ago1:03:56

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Turner Novak for the fifty-ninth episode of the Optimize podcast. Turner is the founder of Banana Capital and host of The Peel, one of Nate's favorite podcasts. Turner is an investor known for his insightful and often humorous takes on startups, tech, investing, and the stock market. He has built a significa…

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Episode 391 - The Bear Season 3 Spoiler Discussion with Justin Yu 50:32

28d ago50:32

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Finish season 3 of The Bear on Hulu and wanting to talk about it? Well, you're in luck because today's episode is all about The Bear season 3! Eric and special guest Justin Yu dive into a full spoiler discussion about season 3. Eric and Justin give their overall thoughts on the season, how Justin was able to relate to this season, the practicality …

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Best of Strong Women: Before the Sex Talk With Linda Noble and Linda Stewart Part 2 27:27

27d ago27:27

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world …

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Episode 390 - The Ultimate Houston Steakhouse Draft 1:06:32

29d ago1:06:32

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If you're thinking "I could really go for a good steak right now, but I don't know where to go" then this is the podcast for you because we're about to highlight a bunch of steakhouses. It's The Ultimate Steakhouse Draft on the podcast today! Listen as Eric, alongside Rafael Nasr, Mary Clarkson, Chelsea Thomas, Aaron Bludorn, and Michael Fulmer mak…

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Erik Dietrich on Developer Content Strategy & SEO 52:31

1M ago52:31

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Erik Dietrich for the fifty-eighth episode of the Optimize podcast. Erik Dietrich is the CEO of Hit Subscribe, a marketing services business, and the author of the upcoming book "SEO for Non-Scumbags". In our episode today, Nate and Erik explore content marketing and SEO tactics, particularly for companies i…

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Best of Strong Women: Before the Sex Talk With Linda Noble and Linda Stewart Part 1 46:16

1M ago46:16

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world …

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Episode 389 - Aaron Lyons and Brandi Key of Dish Society & Daily Gather 33:22

1M ago33:22

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On today's podcast Eric is joined by Aaron Lyons and Brandi Key of Dish Society and Daily Gather. The pair speak with Eric about how things have been going at Daily Gather since it opened, how Daily Gather's menu evolved over time, how they're able to stand out in CITYCENTRE, the current rush of restaurants opening in the area, the menu at Dish Soc…

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Caitlin Hartney on Product-Led Content and B2B Strategy 50:22

1M ago50:22

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Caitlin Hartney for the fifty-seventh episode of the Optimize podcast. Caitlin is the Director of Strategy at Block Club, an agency specializing in brand and content strategy for B2B tech companies. Caitlin has over 15 years of experience in content marketing, starting with an AMLA 250 corporate law firm, an…

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Best of Strong Women: Bringing Christ’s Love and Light to Women in Strip Clubs With Rachelle Starr 42:07

1M ago42:07

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guest today is Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope. At 21, Rachelle felt God calling her to minister to women trapped working in strip clubs in her city of L…

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Episode 388 - Blue Tuba and Toca Madera 48:38

1M ago48:38

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Michael Fulmer returns to the podcast to jump into some of the latest headlines making waves in the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Michael discuss the new piano bar/restaurant concept called The Kennedy taking over the former Muse/Emmaline space, Portillo's announcement that it's bringing 2 more locations to the Houston area, and David …

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Episode 387 - Austin Waiter, Felipe Riccio, & June Rodil of The Marigold Club 43:49

2M ago43:49

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Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Austin Waiter, Felipe Riccio, and June Rodil of The Marigold Club. The team behind The Marigold Club speaks with Eric about the influences behind The Marigold Club, how things have evolved with the concept over the past 6 months, why this was the right next move for Austin after Tony's, the road they've gone d…

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Samantha North on Showcasing Expertise, Brand Universe, and SEO 55:26

2M ago55:26

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Samantha North for the fifty-sixth episode of the Optimize podcast. Samantha North is a content strategist and SEO coach with a diverse background, having grown blogs to over 100,000 monthly visitors and driven significant conversions. In our episode today, Nate and Samantha explore the changing search lands…

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S4 44: The Church in Prison With Heather Rice-Minus 41:30

2M ago41:30

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Many assume prison is the last place to encounter God. But He is powerfully at work there through His people, both inside and out, fulfilling the promise to “proclaim liberty to the captives” and “set at liberty those who are oppressed” (Luke 4:18). Heather Rice-Minus, CEO of Prison Fellowship, has witnessed this firsthand in her work for prison re…

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Episode 386 - Jonathan's the Rub 35:10

2M ago35:10

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On today's podcast Eric is joined by Chelsea Thomas of The Infatuation Houston to dive into some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Chelsea discuss the closure of historic Italian restaurant Damian’s Cucina Italiana, both Buffalo Grille locations being acquired by Adair Concepts, and Underbelly Hospitality …

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Episode 385 - Dawn Burrell of the Sound & Color Dinner Series 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Eric is joined today by Dawn Burrell of the Sound & Color Dinner Series. In her fourth appearance on the podcast she speaks with Eric about what she's been up to as of late, her upcoming Sound & Color dinner series, working with Marcus Samuelsson on a freelance project in Ethiopia, how Marcus helped her following her exit from Late August/Lucille's…

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Stephan Cizmar on Standing Up Outbound Sales Motions, Messaging, and Success 53:45

2M ago53:45

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Stephan Cizmar for the fifty-fifth episode of the Optimize podcast. Stephan is a co-founder and partner at ER Ventures, an operator-led venture fund. He is also an operating partner at Blackhorn Ventures and was previously the co-founder and chief strategy officer of LANG. In our episode today, Nate and Step…

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S4 43: Pursuing Real Relationships in a Digital World With Kathy Koch 49:55

2M ago49:55

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Thanks to our relationship to technology, people are more disconnected than ever. Screen addiction is stunting real relationships, especially for kids and teens. How can we help young people pursue real, face-to-face relationships in the age of screens? Friend of the podcast Dr. Kathy Koch joins Sarah live at CCNC 2024 to answer that question and i…

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Episode 384 - Haywire 39:45

2M ago39:45

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On today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss Houston's only James Beard Finalist Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó not winning at this year's awards, the announcement of a 3rd location of The Taco Stand coming this time to Montr…

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Episode 383 - Kevin Lee of Phat Eatery 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Kevin Lee of Phat Eatery. The pair discuss how things at Phat Eatery have been since Alex Au-Yeung's passing, maintaining a community focus, honoring Alex's legacy, Kevin's career, what brought him to Phat Eatery, when he knew they had something with Phat Eatery, how the restaurant has evolved over the years, …

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Chris Bakke on Founder-Led Content Marketing, Going Viral, and Social Strategy 58:36

2M ago58:36

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Chris Bakke for the fifty-fourth episode of the Optimize podcast. Chris is the founder of Laskie, which was acquired by Twitter (now X) in 2023, and Interviewed, which was acquired by Indeed in 2017. He's worked in product and sales leadership roles at X, Indeed, and Zillow, and is well-known for his active …

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S4 42: Injustice, Cancel Culture, and Gospel Hope With Amy Orr-Ewing 42:26

2M ago42:26

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Our post-Christian culture often promotes justice at the expense of mercy. God takes injustice seriously, and His forgiveness is the only thing in the universe that can deal with the full weight of injustice while also securing our redemption. According to theologian and apologist Amy Orr-Ewing, Christians have a precious opportunity in this cultur…

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Episode 382 - Bar Bludorn 31:51

2M ago31:51

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This week on What's Eric Eating, Eric and this week's co-host Mary Clarkson, owner of Avondale Food & Wine, talk about all the big news, and goings on with the Houston restaurant scene! Including... The modern Vietnamese restaurant Xin Chao closing months after celebrity chef Christine Ha ("MasterChef" winner) left the restaurant. Veteran restaurat…

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Zac Harris on Google's AI Overviews, Tools and Templates, and Ranking Factors 57:30

3M ago57:30

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Zac Harris for the fifty-third episode of the Optimize podcast. Zac is an SEO and marketing leader and entrepreneur. He has worked with companies like Copy AI, Animals, Craigslist, and SpyFu. In our episode today, Nate and Zac explore topics like Google's new AI overviews, changing ranking factors, and his e…

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S4 41: You Are Not a Machine With Joy Clarkson 45:00

3M ago45:00

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You and I are not machines. We are trees. That’s just one of the beautiful observations in Joy Clarkson’s latest book, You Are a Tree: And Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, and Prayer. Joy joins us this week for a delightful conversation about metaphors and how they deepen our understanding of the human experience, including love, sadness, …

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Episode 381 - Chris Williams of Lucille's Hospitality Group 39:24

3M ago39:24

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Chris Williams of Lucille's Hospitality Group returns to the podcast for the first in quite some time. Chris and Eric catch up on the latest happenings with the group. The pair speak about the development of Late August, how things are going with Late August so far, how Chris started working with chef Sergio Hidalgo, the signature elements on the L…

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Kevin Jurovich on LinkedIn Marketing, Going Viral, and Posting Best Practices 50:24

3M ago50:24

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Kevin Jurovich for the fifty-second episode of the Optimize podcast. Kevin is the co-founder and CEO of Circles, a startup enhancing discovery with live video. He also boasts a diverse background as a former NFL wide receiver for several teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles. Kevin shares his journey from…

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S4 40: From Transgender to Transformed With Laura Perry Smalts 52:36

3M ago52:36

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Laura Perry Smalts spent nine years rejecting God and chasing a different "gender identity." Despite Laura’s social, hormonal, and surgical attempts to become a man, the promises of gender ideology proved to be lies. In the face of her anger and hatred of God and the Church, God miraculously broke through Laura’s heart with loving conviction and co…

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Episode 380 - Októ Coming Soon, and 'The Fancy' in Galveston 28:43

3M ago28:43

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On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Monica Danna to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Monica and Eric discuss Doris Metropolitan owners' revealing new plans to open a new Mediterranean restaurant called Októ. Plus, The Clé Group opening an upscale cocktail lounge called Fancy's, that …

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Episode 379 - Roberto Espinosa and Eric Wilkerson of Tacodeli 26:02

3M ago26:02

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Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Roberto Espinosa and Eric Wilkerson of Tacodeli. The guy speaks with Eric about how they began working together, why Roberto decided tacos was the right route to go, Eric going from Y2K consulting to tacos, the direction they took with their tacos with both traditional/non-traditional options, how they grew t…

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Nate Saienni on the Value of SEO for B2B Companies, Content Optimization, and the Future of Search 53:24

3M ago53:24

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Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Nate Saienni for the fifty-first episode of the Optimize podcast. Nate Saienni is a solo SEO and content marketing consultant with a deep understanding of the B2B landscape. He brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives on the evolving role of content and SEO channels. Nate Saienni discusses the c…

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S4 39: Radical Redemption After Abortion With Toni McFadden 49:47

3M ago49:47

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Sometimes we forget how radical and powerful God’s grace is. This week’s guest, Toni McFadden, has not forgotten. Toni travels the country to speak about abortion, promote healthy sexuality and relationships, and advocate for the unborn. After Toni had an abortion in high school, God transformed her life through radical salvation, healing, and a ne…

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