Best AJ Eckstein Podcasts (2024)

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Common Mistakes Brands Make When Starting With LinkedIn Influencer Marketing + LinkedIn Influencer Marketing For B2C Brands?!? Featuring AJ Eckstein, CEO of Creator Match | Ep 22 36:47

7d ago36:47

36:47

In this episode, host Brianna Doe interviews AJ Eckstein, founder and CEO of Creator Match, a LinkedIn creator marketing platform. AJ shares his insights on the untapped potential of LinkedIn for influencer marketing and how brands can leverage it to drive growth and build successful partnerships. ========================================= Best Mome…

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How to Build Authentic Partnerships with Creators w/ Bridget Poetker | Ep 23 33:52

4h ago33:52

33:52

In this episode, host Brianna Doe sits down with marketer and influencer Bridget Poetker to delve into the nuances of influencer marketing and share strategies for building successful, authentic partnerships with creators. ================================ Best Moments: (03:30) The debate: Macro vs. Micro influencers—Which is better? (05:31) The ben…

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EPISODE 18 - Will & Drew Rogers 57:48

17h ago57:48

57:48

Will Rogers and Drew Rogers discuss their experiences playing summer ball and their journeys in baseball. Will played summer ball in Santa Barbara and enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere compared to college baseball. Drew played in Utah and had a great time competing against players from all over the country. They also talk about their college comm…

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EPISODE 17 - TONY BITKER 1:02:54

7d ago1:02:54

1:02:54

In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier interviews Tony Bitker, the founder of No Surrender Baseball. They discuss Tony's move from California to Texas, the inspiration behind the No Surrender brand, and the development of their batting gloves and supplements. They also touch on the importance of mindset and never giving up in sports and life. The c…

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EPISODE 16 - HARRISON SPOHN (MIAMI MARLINS) 1:11:23

12d ago1:11:23

1:11:23

https://nosurrenderbaseball.com/ In this conversation, Harrison Spohn and Curtis Pelletier discuss the mental challenges of playing baseball at the professional level. They talk about the pressure to perform, the constant competition for roster spots, and the impact of trades and acquisitions on players' mental states. Harrison shares his personal …

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EPISODE 15 - Bronson Balholm 2:49:45

14d ago2:49:45

2:49:45

n this conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Bronson Balholm discuss the importance of mental performance in baseball. Curtis shares his journey as a mental performance coach and how he created the podcast to address the missing aspects in the game. They touch on topics such as recruiting, development, and mental performance, which are crucial for hig…

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How ActiveCampaign Built a Winning Influencer Program + Tons of Tactics & Insights You Haven't Heard Before w/ Casey Hill | Ep 21 38:32

14d ago38:32

38:32

In this episode, host Brianna Doe welcomes Casey Hill, the Senior Growth Marketing Manager at ActiveCampaign, to discuss building an influencer marketing program from the ground up. ========================================= Best Moments: (01:16) Casey shares insights into how he started building ActiveCampaign's influencer marketing program (02:03)…

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Closing The Influencer Marketing Pay Gap and Influencer Pay Rates with Qetsiyah Jacobson | Ep 20 30:14

19d ago30:14

30:14

In this episode, host Brianna Doe discusses the pay gap between white and black creators in influencer marketing among other industry hot topics. ================================ Best Moments: (01:48) Qetsiyah shares the results of a poll she conducted on LinkedIn, revealing that many people of color are the only ones on their marketing teams (06:3…

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EPISODE 14 - COREY ECKSTEIN 41:18

22d ago41:18

41:18

The conversation between Curtis Pelletier and Corey Eckstein covers various topics related to baseball development and the differences between baseball in British Columbia (BC) and Ontario. They discuss the motivation behind starting a podcast, the challenges and rewards of coaching, the importance of player development, and the competition between…

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EPISODE 13 - AJ LEWIS COLORADO ROCKIES 44:03

28d ago44:03

44:03

In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier and AJ Lewis catch up and discuss their experiences in baseball. Curtis shares his journey from being a bullpen coach to becoming a general manager and eventually transitioning to mental performance coaching. AJ talks about his path from high school to college to playing in the Cape Cod League and eventually s…

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Leveraging LinkedIn for Influencer Marketing and Content Creation with Tobi Oluwole | Ep 19 26:23

28d ago26:23

26:23

In this episode, host Brianna Doe interviews Tobi Oluwole, CEO of Magnate, about Tobi's approach to aligning brand partnerships with his message, leveraging LinkedIn for influencer marketing, and content creation as a founder. ================================================== Best Moments: (01:33) Tobi explains the origin of the name "Magnate" and…

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EPISODE 12 - ERIC RATACZEK 1:04:44

1M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

In this conversation, Eric Rataczak discusses his baseball journey, including his experience with type 1 diabetes and his upcoming participation in the MLB draft. He talks about the importance of host families in summer ball and the challenges they can present. Eric also shares his story of playing baseball at the University of San Diego and his de…

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EPISODE 11 - GARY VAN TOL 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

In this episode, Curtis has Coach Gary Van Tol on to talk about his experience managing a team in the Pioneer League. They discuss the challenges of keeping a roster intact, the opportunities for players to get signed by major league organizations, and the differences between independent ball and affiliated ball. They also touch on the changing lan…

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Creating Influential Content, The Micro Vs. Macro Influencer Debate, and Building Real Relationships With Creators You Aren't Actively Collaborating With ft. Lloyd George of Agency Cliquish | Ep 18 26:53

1M ago26:53

26:53

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll," host Brianna Doe welcomes Lloyd George, a talent manager at Agency Cliquish, where he creates a roster of Black tech and gaming talent, and a content creator himself. =============================================================================== Best Moments: (02:06) Brianna and Lloyd discuss the pros and cons…

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EPISODE 10 - Jeremy Sheetinger (SHEETS) 29:31

1M ago29:31

29:31

In episode 10, Curtis and Sheets discuss youth baseball camps in Cape Cod, the talent level in the Cape Cod League, the importance of the mental game, and the recruiting process for Georgia Gwinnett. They also touch on the use of data and scouting reports in player development. Keywords youth baseball camps, Cape Cod League, mental game, recruiting…

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EPISODE 9 - EDDIE SMITH 41:14

2M ago41:14

41:14

In this episode, Curtis Pelletier talks to Coach Eddie Smith, head coach at Utah Valley, about his coaching experiences and the world of college baseball. They discuss topics such as recruiting, coaching at different levels, the importance of intensity and preparation, and the growth of college baseball. Eddie shares his experiences coaching at Low…

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How "Hanna Gets Hired" Moved From 9-5 To Full-Time Creator And What She Looks For When Partnering With Brands | Ep 17 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

In this episode, host Brianna Doe interviews TikTok creator Hanna Goefft, better known as Hanna Gets Hired. Hanna shares her journey into content creation, building her personal brand, and partnering with brands. Listeners can expect to learn tips for overcoming fears around putting yourself out there online, best practices for working with brands …

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EPISODE 8 - CONNOR GANDOSSY 48:09

2M ago48:09

48:09

In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Connor Gandossy discuss various topics related to college baseball recruiting and player development. They touch on the importance of recruiting local talent, the impact of the transfer portal, and the evaluation process for young players. They also discuss the role of showcase events and the balance betwe…

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EPISODE 7 - KEVIN THOMPSON 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

In this episode, Curtis Pelletier and Kevin Thompson discuss their experiences in baseball, including Thompson's time in the minor leagues. They talk about the challenges and frustrations of pursuing a career in baseball, the business side of the sport, and the importance of opportunity. Thompson shares his dedication to the game and his love for t…

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EPISODE 6 - MINDSET U 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

Mindset U is a program tailored towards coaches and parents to help youth athletes activate new mental skills. The program focuses on understanding how the brain works, setting intent, visualization and thought work, pre-practice and pre-game routines, resetting after mistakes, and post-competition reflection. It emphasizes the importance of commun…

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EPISODE 5 - Matt O'Neill (The Trophy Dad) 50:21

2M ago50:21

50:21

In Episode 5, Matt O'Neill and Curtis Pelletier discuss Matt's son's baseball journey and the challenges and decisions they face as parents. They talk about how Sam got into baseball and his development as a catcher. They also touch on the importance of mental preparation and dealing with criticism on social media. Matt shares his thoughts on manag…

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This Company Is Giving Creators A LIFETIME REVENUE SHARE Deal w/ Alex Boyd of Aware | Ep 16 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe interviews Alex Boyd, co-founder of Aware, a LinkedIn analytics and engagement platform. They discuss strategies for building thought leadership on LinkedIn, using creator marketing for demand generation (this idea was really cool), and tips on growing YOUR personal brand and company brand. =====…

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EPISODE 4 - CHASE LAMBIN TEXAS RANGERS 59:47

2M ago59:47

59:47

In this episode, Curtis and Chase discuss their early experiences as roommates in Texas, Chase's career in baseball, the importance of junior college, the challenges of the game, and the mindset and habits required for success. They also touch on the current state of college baseball and the unrealistic expectations placed on young players. The con…

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EPISODE 3 - DUSTY HART BLINN CC 1:08:57

2M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Dusty Hart, head coach of Blinn Community College, discusses his team's journey to winning the national championship and the importance of mental toughness in baseball. He reflects on the magical experiences of playing in Grand Junction and the challenges of getting to the World Series. Dusty emphasizes the need for strong team chemistry and leader…

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Takeaways From Sprout Social's Influencer Marketing Event and How to Partner With Creators | Bri's Brief | Ep 15 8:59

2M ago8:59

8:59

In this episode of Stop the Scroll podcast, host Brianna Doe discusses a recent influencer marketing event she spoke at hosted by Sprout Social called "Under the Brandfluence". She breaks down what made this event successful from the intentional speaker lineup to promotion strategies to how Sprout Social worked with speakers like herself. Listeners…

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EPISODE 2 - ADAM MCKILLICAN & THOMAS GREEN 56:16

2M ago56:16

56:16

Adam McKillican and Thomas Green discuss their baseball journeys and offer insights into the recruiting and development process. They emphasize the importance of resilience, hard work, and finding the right path for individual success. They also highlight the differences between playing at the college level and in professional baseball. Thomas and …

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EPISODE 1 - IAN SANDERSON TCC 50:52

2M ago50:52

50:52

Ian is a decorated college baseball coach. He's a first-year head coach at Tacoma Community College where he earned coach of the year honors and led his team to the championship game. Ian and I met in 2018 and became good friends. We got to coach and ride the buses all over the PNW together. We talk about recruiting, mindset and what it means to be…

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Why Your Influencer Campaigns Benefit From Diversity and Representation | Bri's Brief | Ep 14 9:18

2M ago9:18

9:18

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll", host Brianna Doe digs into the importance of diversity and representation in YOUR influencer marketing campaigns. She provides data showing the demand for diversity among consumers and the benefits diverse campaigns can have. Brianna then offers actionable tips for marketers looking to improve diversity in thei…

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The Easy Mode Framework For Building A Content Engine With Obaid Durrani | Ep 13 42:01

3M ago42:01

42:01

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, Brianna Doe and Obaid Durrani talk about how Obaid builds and perceives effective influencer marketing programs, creating media engines within companies, developing frameworks to scale content creation, and more! Best Moments: (01:47) The 8-part "Easy Mode" framework for enabling B2B companies to build in-house m…

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B2B Influencer Partnerships: A Deep Dive with Sendoso's Katie Penner | Ep 12 23:43

3M ago23:43

23:43

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe interviews Katie Penner, Head of Sender Relations at Sendoso. They talk about the Sendfluencer influencer marketing program she built. You'll learn how Bri approached building an influencer program focused on driving pipeline and revenue rather than just vanity metrics, tips for identifying and v…

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Building Meaningful Influencer Partnerships with ZoomInfo's Justin Levy | Ep 11 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe interviews Justin Levy, an influencer marketing expert, about strategies and best practices for B2B brands looking to get started with influencer marketing. They discuss how to build relationships with creators, influencer partnership structures, getting leadership buy-in on campaigns, and budget…

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B2B Influencer Marketing with Christina Le: Budgeting, Rates, and Relationship Building | Ep 10 27:24

3M ago27:24

27:24

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe interviews social media strategist Christina Le about influencer marketing, specifically around budgeting and getting fair compensation. They discuss the differences between influencer marketing and creator marketing, strategies for negotiating rates, and building strong partnerships between bran…

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How to Create Content Consistently For B2B Influencer Partnerships | Bri's Brief | Ep 9 5:34

3M ago5:34

5:34

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll", host Brianna Doe shares tips for influencers on how to effectively partner with B2B brands. You will learn key strategies for consistent content creation, building engagement, establishing a unique point of view, growing a quality audience, and making yourself accessible to potential brand partners. ===========…

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Media Kit 101 — What to Include, How to Position Yourself, and More | Bri's Brief | Ep 8 6:29

4M ago6:29

6:29

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe gives content creators and influencers tips for when they look to partner with B2B brands. You'll learn about what marketers look for in influencer partners and why B2B influencer marketing is different from B2C. Listeners can expect to learn how to create an effective media kit to showcase thems…

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Influencer NEEDS That You MUST Know | Bri's Brief | Ep 7 7:01

4M ago7:01

7:01

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll", host Brianna Doe discusses what influencers look for when partnering with brands on influencer marketing campaigns. You'll also hear how brands can effectively collaborate with influencers to drive results. ================================================================= Best Moments: (01:04) Importance of set…

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How to Avoid Being a PAIN When Working With B2B Influencers | Bri's Brief | Ep 6 8:48

4M ago8:48

8:48

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll", host Brianna Doe shares her best practices for B2B influencer marketing content creation. You'll hear how B2B and B2C influencer marketing differ — with B2B requiring a more educational, long-term approach focused on establishing subject matter experts as trusted thought leaders. ===============================…

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How To Build Your FIRST B2B Influencer Campaign | Bri's Brief | Ep 5 10:24

4M ago10:24

10:24

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe walks through how to build your first B2B influencer marketing campaign, step-by-step. You'll get tips on setting goals, choosing platforms, finding influencers, negotiating compensation, and more. This episode will give you a full framework for launching a successful B2B influencer program. ====…

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Building a Creative Brief | Bri's Brief | Ep 4 8:35

5M ago8:35

8:35

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll", host Brianna Doe discusses the importance of creative briefs when working with B2B influencers. She provides guidance on what to include in a creative brief, as well as tips for giving influencers creative freedom while establishing necessary parameters. =========================================================…

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Try THIS For an 85% Response Rate! | Bri's Brief | Ep 3 7:55

5M ago7:55

7:55

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll", host Brianna Doe provides tips and strategies for effectively reaching out to and partnering with B2B influencers. She shares a template outreach email that has an 85% response rate as well as best practices for crafting a clear, concise, and compelling pitch. ===================================================…

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Eenie Meenie Miney... Who Do I Pick?? | Bri's Brief | Ep 2 8:49

5M ago8:49

8:49

This is the second episode of the "Stop the Scroll" podcast hosted by Brianna Doe, who provides advice and insights on influencer marketing. In this episode, Bri delivers a primer on identifying and vetting the right influencers to partner with for influencer marketing campaigns. ================================================================= Key…

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Why Influencer Marketing?? | Bri's Brief | Ep 1 5:43

5M ago5:43

5:43

In this first episode of "Stop the Scroll," host Brianna Doe introduces her upcoming podcast series on B2B influencer marketing. She discusses why influencer marketing is an important part of a holistic marketing strategy and how it can help brands connect with target audiences in an authentic way. ==================================================…

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Trailer Episode 2:06

6M ago2:06

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32. Knockout Stories + Season 1 Recap (Thank YOU) 11:28

2y ago11:28

11:28

Today is a bitter sweet episode since it is our final, final episode of Season 1. And we are going to switch things up with a special episode to thank YOU, our audience, for your unwavering support since day 1. We will be sharing some of our season 1 highlights, hearing from our team that helps produce the show, and featuring some highlight knockou…

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31. Asking 30 Recruiters for their Best Career Advice (Season 1 Wrap Up) 13:07

2y ago13:07

13:07

To celebrate the end of Season 1, I spent 30+ hours interviewing Recruiters and compiled the BEST pieces of career advice from each Recruiter to help you land jobs! Companies include Google, Boston Consulting Group, LinkedIn, Facebook/Meta, Netflix, Microsoft, Snapchat, Spotify, Nike, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Tesla, and more... --- You can listen to …

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30. Hirewell: Agency Recruiting Leader, Joel Lalgee 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

Joel Lalgee has a 6-year background in agency recruiting and currently works at Hirewell. He is a massive content creator that has generated 77 million impressions in the last year and has 140,000 followers on LinkedIn. Joel is not afraid to tell it how it is and provides real and authentic career insight from the lens of a recruiter. --- Here are …

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29. Bonus: Dr. Eli Joseph, Author of "The Perfect Rejection Resume" and Columbia University Professor 38:38

2y ago38:38

38:38

Our bonus episode today features Dr. Eli Joseph, an author, educator, TEDx speaker, faculty member at Columbia University and Queens College, and a partner and medical examiner at ExamOne. His new book, "The Perfect Rejection Resume: A Reader’s Guide to Building a Career Through Failure", compiles lessons about failure from his own life experiences…

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28. Snapchat (ex-Hulu & Ketchum): Lead Business Recruiters, Lauren Turrisi & Alex Bader 38:43

2y ago38:43

38:43

Ever heard of Snapchat? We chatted with not 1 but 2 Recruiters from Snap Inc.! Alex Bader and Lauren Turrisi are Lead Business Recruiters at Snap having worked there for a combined 4+ years. Previously, Alex spent 8 years as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Hulu and Lauren spent 3 years as a Talent Acquisition Senior Manager at Ketchum, a PR agency.…

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27. Bonus: Raj Subrameyer, Best Selling Author of "Skyrocket Your Career" 34:27

2+ y ago34:27

34:27

Our bonus episode features Raj Subrameyer, a tech career strategist and author of the book “Skyrocket Your Career” which hit #5 on the best-seller list. Throughout his entire life, Raj was told he was not good enough, and suffered from severe anxiety, fear of rejection, and low self-esteem. After 20 years of false identity, Raj decided to take cont…

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26. Coinbase (ex-Glassdoor & Slack): Principal Recruiter, Linda Schubert 37:15

2+ y ago37:15

37:15

Linda Schubert is a Principal Recruiter at Coinbase, the largest Cryptocurrency exchange in the United States. She previously worked in recruiting and talent acquisition at Glassdoor, Slack, and Thrive Global. In her free time, she is a career mentor for candidates through Career Contessa. Get ready for an electric conversation around the world of …

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25. Deutsche Bank (ex-Goldman Sachs): Head of Americas Graduate Recruitment, Annie Hopkins 34:27

2+ y ago34:27

34:27

Annie Hopkins is the Head of Americas Graduate Recruitment at Deutsche Bank (DB) meaning she manages all of DB’s campus recruiting for internships and jobs for the US. She is also the former Vice President of Diversity Recruiting and Campus Recruiting at Goldman Sachs. --- Here are some questions we will be answering: - What are the essentials of t…

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