Press Play is a video podcast dedicated to serving executive teams and professional marketers by breaking down the mystery behind the world's most popular medium for communication. We share our expertise by providing all of the best analyses, strategies, and practices available. Let us show you how to establish brand awareness, create noteworthy educational content, and drive insane amounts of revenue! Hosted by Derek Gerber. Powered by Explainify. Visit www.explainify.com to schedule a call.
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The official podcast of the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots. Patriots Play-by-play Broadcaster and Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting, Steven Cusumano brings you insight and comments from top prospects and personnel throughout the Yankees organization, while telling the stories behind the next generation of Patriots in Pinstripes.
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RHP Colby White, RHP Joey Gerber, and LHP Josh Maciejewski
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In this episode we highlight the Somerset Patriots bullpen, which has the lowest ERA in the Eastern League during the second half of the season. Steven and Eli sit down with RHP Colby White to discuss his journey back from Tommy John Surgery with the Rays, RHP Joey Gerber describes what makes the Yankees player development special and his major lea…
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Yankees Defensive Coordinator Aaron Gershenfeld, Player Development Advisor Derek Dietrich
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In this episode of the Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman sit down with New York Yankees Defensive Coordinator Aaron Gershenfeld. Plus, Steven chats with former Patriot, and current Yankees Player Development Advisor Derek Dietrich.
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Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman sit down with Somerset Patriots Infielder Max Burt to discuss his career, winning mentality, and leadership.
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Yankees Sr. Director of Pitching Sam Briend, OF Aaron Palensky, C JC Escarra
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In this episode of the Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman sit down with New York Yankees Sr. Director of Pitching Sam Briend to discuss his coaching career and developing the future stars of the Yankees. Plus, Steven chats with OF Aaron Palensky and Eli sits down with INF JC Escarra.…
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Pitching Coach Brett DeGagne and RHP Bailey Dees
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In this week's episode, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman are joined by Patriots Pitching Coach Brett DeGagne, and Eli sits down with RHP Bailey Dees to discuss converting to a starter for the 2024 season.
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Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman recap Opening Weekend and summarize the Patriots' Break Camp roster, previewing the road to come in the 2024 season!
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Mario Garza, Yankees Director of Baseball Development Joins the Show
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In this week's episode, the Yankees' Director of Baseball Development Mario Garza joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to talk about his role in the Yankees organization, his assessment of the season to this point and how he closely he works with coaches, players and coordinators throughout the organization.…
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Joe Migliaccio Joins The Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast
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Somerset Patriots broadcasters Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman update you on all things Patriots baseball and New York Yankees prospects, as they sit down with New York Yankees hitting coordinator Joe Miglaccio, and bring you sound bites from Ben Rice and Richard Fitts on the latest episode of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast.…
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Trey Sweeney Joins, Recapping Patriots' First Half Championship!
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Amidst his June heroics, Trey Sweeney joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to discuss his thoughts on the Somerset Patriots' 2023 playoff push, after the Patriots clinched the First Half Championship for a second consecutive season.
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Grayson Crawford Joins the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast
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Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman discuss the Patriots rivalry matchup with Portland and tell you about a few new faces on the roster, as well as sit down with Somerset Pitching Coach Grayson Crawford.
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Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman are joined by several members of the 2023 Somerset Patriots ahead of Opening Day at TD Bank Ballpark, including Jasson Dominguez, Trey Sweeney, Anthony Seigler, Clayton Beeter, Will Warren, Richard Fitts and manager Raul Dominguez.
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Following a trip to Tampa for Yankees Spring Training, Patriots Play-by-play Broadcaster Steven Cusumano caught up with incoming Somerset Manager Raul Dominguez, as well as former Patriots Oswaldo Cabrera, Anthony Volpe, Trey Sweeney, Brandon Lockridge, Will Warren and Clayton Beeter.
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Carson Coleman Joins the Show to Kick off 2023
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Baseball is officially back in the air! Yankees RHP prospect Carson Coleman joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to kick off 2023. Coleman relives throwing the final pitch of the 2022 Eastern League Championship, looks back on his journey to the pros and more.
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We Are the Champions! 2022 Somerset Season Wrap-Up
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The Somerset Patriots are your 2022 Eastern League Champions, for the first time since becoming the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate! Steven Cusumano helps re-live the Patriots' magical playoff run with a postseason highlight recap, topped with closing comments from Patriots Manager Dan Fiorito and a brief preview of the Patriots' 2023 season.…
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Eastern League Playoffs Preview: A Special Season in Somerset
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As the Somerset Patriots embark on their first ever playoff run as the Yankees' Double-A affiliate, Steven Cusumano is joined by Eli Fishman to wrap up the Patriots' historic 2022 regular season and preview Somerset's upcoming playoff series with the Red Sox-affiliated Portland Sea Dogs. While looking back on some of Somerset's shining moments in t…
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Post Trade Deadline; Volpe, Wells, Fiorito, and more
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Eli Fishman and Steven Cusumano discuss the Double-A Subway Series, who has had a hot start to the second half of the season, the implications of the trade deadline on the Patriots roster, and hear from Dan Fiorito, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, and Brett Baty.
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Volpe, Wells, and Fiorito join the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast
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Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman discuss the conclusion of the first half of the season and storylines entering into the second half, as well as hear from Yankees #1 Prospect Anthony Volpe, #4 Prospect Austin Wells, and Patriots manager Dan Fiorito on the latest Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast.
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Somerset Patriots outfielder and Yankees outfield prospect Brandon Lockridge joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman on the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast.
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Two of the Yankees' breakout prospects in 2022 with the Somerset Patriots, INF Chad Bell and RHP Nick Ernst join the voice of the Patriots, Steven Cusumano on this edition of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast. Coming off their first two-week road trip of the season, we take a comprehensive look at some of the top performers of the trip, recapping …
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Joining Patriots Media Relations and Broadcasting Manager Steven Cusumano on this week's podcast is Eli Fishman: renown Yankees Minor League reporter and the newest member of the media relations department! Joining the team as an intern for the 2022 season, Eli lends insight on some of the top Yankees prospects we've seen in Somerset, along with so…
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Elijah Dunham & MiLB's Top Pitching Staff
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In this week's Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast with Steven Cusumano, Yankees No. 27 prospect and Patriots outfielder Elijah Dunham takes center stage, as we hear about his journey to Somerset since joining the Yankees organization. We also begin by highlighting last week's series at home vs. the Blue Jays affiliated New Hampshire Fisher Cats and hea…
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Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline Joins the Show
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Patriots Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting and Play-by-play Voice, Steven Cusumano brings you up to speed with everything to know coming out of the Somerset Patriots' latest series victory over The Portland Sea Dogs. MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra joins the show to talk all things Minor League Baseball, Somerset Patriots and New York Yankees!…
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Meet the Patriots: The 2022 Season Is Underway!
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The 2022 season is here! Patriots Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting and Play-by-play Voice, Steven Cusumano brings you up to speed with the latest in Somerset Patriots Baseball heading into the third week of the season. In a comprehensive recap of the first two weeks, we hear from Patriots Manager Dan Fiorito, Yankees Coordinator of Basebal…
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Thanks for joining us for the first season of the Press Play Podcast! For more information about Explainify and the Press Play Podcast, check out our website! https://explainify.com/By Derek Gerber
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Getting Paid Shouldn't be a Pain w/ Alexander Matulionis
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On this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, Alex Matulionis joins host Derek Gerber to discuss all of the exciting things happening at CaptivateIQ. Alex is a software engineer with CaptivateIQ, and he is on the frontlines of all the business’s recent and upcoming developments. You don’t want to miss this episode! Shownotes (0:37) Introducing …
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The Animation Revolution w/ Tom Bancroft of Pencilish
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In this episode of the Press Play Podcast, Derek Gerber talks with someone who played a significant role in shaping the childhood of Derek’s generation. Tom Bancroft spent over a decade with Disney as a Supervising Character Animator before founding multiple production companies, including Pencilish Animation Studios, where he currently acts as the…
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A Video's Worth a Thousand Words w/ Ayla Acosta - Arizona Diamondbacks
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In this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, Derek Gerber sits down with Ayla Acosta, an Account Service Executive in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ corporate partnerships department. The pair discusses the importance of synergy and alignment with corporate partners, resuming in-person programs and activations, and why video should be an essential …
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The Best New Boston Sports Team w/ Tim Torigian - N.E. Free Jacks Rugby
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In this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, Tim Torigian joins host Derek Gerber to discuss marketing best practices. Tim is the Director of Corporate Partnerships for the New England Free Jacks, a professional rugby team based in Boston, Massachusetts, which recently completed its first season hosting home games. Thanks for listening! Showno…
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Higher-Level Hires w/ Rick Girard of Stride Search
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Summary On this episode of the Press Play Podcast, Rick Girard joins host Derek Gerber to discuss hiring best practices. Rick is the CEO of Stride Search Inc., specializing in helping startups make the correct hiring decisions. He also hosts the podcast Hire Power Radio, and he is the author of Healing Career Wounds. Tune in to hear about how to en…
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Animating Rocket Science for People Who Aren't Rocket Scientists w/ Iliya Pyshnyy
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Summary Don’t worry; it’s only rocket science! On this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, host Derek Gerber discusses rocket science, animation, and all things in between with Iliya Pyshny, the man behind Spaceiac. Iliya studied electrical engineering and computer science before dropping out of school to commit himself full-time to Spaceiac.…
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Take Your Business from SOS to EOS with Will Crist
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On this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, Derek Gerber sits down with longtime friend Will Crist. Will is a certified EOS implementer, and he believes in a brighter future for entrepreneurs, their businesses, and their teams. Derek and Will discuss COVID-19’s effects on the workforce, the importance of purpose, the EOS curriculum, and much …
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Media Strategy, Motivation, & Mental Health with Kim Ades
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On this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, Derek Gerber sits down with Kim Ades, Founder and CEO of Frame of Mind Coaching and The Journal That Talks Back. Kim is passionate about helping others achieve mental wellness, and she has some creative solutions to accomplish her goals. She and Derek discuss the motivation behind her businesses, ho…
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"Fun is Better Together" Community is Key with Zane Heinselman of the St Paul Saints
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Summary On this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, Zane Heinselman joins host Derek Gerber to discuss marketing the minor league experience. Zane is the Director of Sales and Partnerships for the St. Paul Saints, the AAA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Tune in to hear how Zane is making sure that the Saints are standing out from the crowd …
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Partnerships, Branding, & Revenue with Josh Baker of PBR
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Shownotes (0:37) Introducing Josh Baker and PBR (3:15) The PBR as a national lifestyle brand (6:58) Brand success stories (10:12) Josh’s job as CRO (12:50) Making PBR a household name (18:24) Myth-busting Links Derek Gerber Josh Baker Quotes “We’re starting to kind of crack the egg on non-endemic brands that don’t really care about bull riding per …
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Curveballs, CRM's, & Company Cohesion with Chris Pope of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
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In this week’s episode of the Press Play Podcast, host Derek Gerber talked with Chris Pope, the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. The Quakes, one of the Los Angelos Dodgers’ Minor League affiliates, was forced to forfeit its 2020 season to COVID-19 along with the rest of Minor League Baseball. Rather than sit…
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On this week's episode - the final episode of 2021 - Marc and Brandon recap the high drama of the Somerset-Akron series and the stunning conclusion that left the Patriots on the outside of the playoff picture. They also recap the 2021 season and share some of their favorite memories from the year. Plus, a quick preview and prediction of the Double-…
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Securing Your Business with Samanee Mahbub of Secureframe
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Shownotes (0:41) Introducing Samanee and Secureframe (6:17) Adjusting to the new normal (9:51) Explaining HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 (14:43) Preparing for international clients (18:25) Planning your roadmaps (21:15) Making complex ideas simple (25:33) What’s next for Samanee and Secureframe? Links Derek Gerber Samanee Mahbub Secureframe Quotes “If…
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap Somerset's sweep of the Hartford Yard Goats and the team's current eight-game win streak. Plus, a look at how the Double-A Northeast League playoff picture is shaping up. Also, they look back at some of the standout players so far in the 2021 season.
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Minor League, Major Innovation with Ryan Vanlow of the OKC Dodgers
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Shownotes (0:40) Introducing Ryan Vanlow (4:18) Taking partnerships digital (10:44) The PlayBall! program (14:44) What campaigns are happening now? (17:13) Differentiating yourself in sports marketing (24:51) Mythbusting (27:50) What’s next for Ryan and the OKC Dodgers? Links Derek Gerber Ryan Vanlow Quotes “When you know the material and you liste…
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon provide an update on the Double-A Northeast League playoff picture with two weeks to play in the regular season after Somerset's big series win in Bowie. Plus, a preview of the upcoming Hartford series and an update on TD Bank Ballpark.
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Crackin' Open a New Chapter in Seattle Sports with Jeff Webster of the Seattle Kraken
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Shownotes (1:02) Introducing Jeff and the Seattle Kraken (6:44) Preserving history to create a new future (11:18) Partner stories (15:35) The power of video (20:33) Prioritizing community (23:28) What’s next for the Kraken? (27:21) Myth-busting Links Derek Gerber Jeff Webster Quotes “The companies and corporations and groups in this region have suc…
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Biggest series of the season: Bowie Baysox
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap a back-and-forth week against the Akron RubberDucks and preview the biggest series of the year upcoming against the Bowie Baysox. Brandon also chats with Patriots pitching coach Daniel Moskos.
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the split of the Altoona series and look ahead to a huge week at home against the first-place Akron RubberDucks. Plus, a review of the Double-A Northeast League ballparks!
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the Patriots' tough series against the Portland Sea Dogs and dive in to what it means for playoffs as they gear up for the final five weeks of the season. Plus, a preview of the upcoming series against the Altoona Curve.
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How Rugby is Creating Brand Awareness in Houston with Sloane Evans
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Shownotes (0:34) Introducing Sloane Evans and the Houston SaberCats (2:43) Utilizing digital mediums to increase ad visibility (5:13) Partnering with sponsors to meet both party’s goals (10:50) End-to-end marketing campaigns (14:51) Myth-busting (27:16) What’s next for Sloane and the SaberCats? Links Derek Gerber Sloane Evans Quotes “We were fortun…
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon go over an eventful series between the Somerset Patriots and Bowie Baysox, including a number of rehab assignments and the team's first no-hitter in franchise history. They also preview the important upcoming series against the Portland Sea Dogs and take a look at how some past Patriots are doing with the Ne…
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon take a look back at a crazy week for the Somerset Patriots and the New York Yankees, including the fallout from all of the Yanks moves at the MLB trade deadline. Plus, a preview of the upcoming series against the Bowie Baysox featuring No. 2 prospect in baseball Adley Rutschman.…
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On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon dissect the last week against the Altoona Curve, including a pair of tough losses and a pair of shutouts. The two also preview the upcoming series against series against the Reading Fightin' Phils. Plus, an interview with Patriots outfielder Isiah Gilliam.
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On this week's episode, team broadcaster Marc Schwartz recaps what went wrong for the Somerset Patriots in their most recent road trip to Virginia against the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Plus, a preview of the Altoona Curve and a look at what some of the New York Yankees prospects are doing in their new homes.…
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Using Video to Bring Back Authentic Human Connection in Marketing with David Jay
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Shownotes (0:41) Introducing David Jay (6:47) Using video to bring humans back into the equation (9:20) The biggest challenge in video (11:31) Focus on the customer’s problem (14:24) Innovation in video (19:05) People doing business with people (22:35) Video as an invitation to a conversation (27:19) What’s next for David? Links Derek Gerber David …
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