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On this podcast, Chris Savage, Wistia's CEO and loudest talker, turns up the volume on insightful conversations with other SaaS founders, marketers, and media creatives. Join us for discussions with industry experts as they share the hilarious, informative, and challenging aspects of growing businesses, building brands, and creating unforgettable content.
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Chris Savage has spent the better part of a decade obsessing over Gyroscope, an app that lets you track and improve everything about your health. He’s sung the app's praises for helping him create healthy habits, and if you’ve been in his vicinity, he’s almost certainly showed you his Gyroscope dashboard. But it wasn’t until recently that Chris fin…
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Ever wish you could have a go-to-market therapy session with one of the most seasoned marketers in the biz? We have, and lucky for us, the B2B doctor was in! On this week’s episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris gets some sage advice from HubSpot’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kipp Bodnar, on the best ways to market platforms vs. point solutions. The pair …
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Lore has it that in 2010, Noah Kagan, entrepreneur, Youtuber, and taco aficionado, founded AppSumo over a single weekend, spending $60 on a developer and a domain name. Today it’s an 8-figure business. On this episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris and Sylvie caught up with Noah to talk about consistency as a practice, finding creative inspiration outs…
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When a podcast that launched during the pandemic reaches its 100 episode, there’s only one thing to do: flip the script and put the host in the hot seat! On this special edition of Talking Too Loud, Wistia’s CEO and loudest talker goes on a zany interview adventure as he answers 100 questions while navigating a surprise tour of Boston during a heat…
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In this mini-episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris and Sylvie share their excitement about an upcoming milestone: their 100th show! They reminisce about their podcast journey so far, and offer a sneak peek at what's in store for the centennial celebration. Follow Talking Too Loud on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtooloudpod/ Subscribe: wi…
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In marketing, words matter. They inspire and explain, but according to conversion copywriting expert Joanna Wiebe, their main goal is to persuade. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, Savage and Sylvie sit down with the brilliant mind behind Copyhackers and the Copy Chief at CH Agency to learn about the art and science of crafting copy that d…
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Product launches are full of fanfare, but what happens after the big unveiling? How do you retain customers? How do you incorporate feedback? And how do you make sure you’re communicating the latest features the product offers? These are just some of the questions that Chris and Sylvie get into on the latest episode of Talking Too Loud. Alongside W…
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When Apple released the iPhone X in 2017, Chris Lavigne, video aficionado and Wistia’s Head of Production, knew that its combination of advanced camera technology, powerful processing capabilities, and innovative features would fundamentally transform mobile video filming. Today, Lavigne, like many content creators out there, has found himself smac…
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Do startup founders have to be a little bit nutty? That’s just one of the questions Savage and Sylvie kicked around with Talking Too Loud guest Joe Lemay, the jiu-jitsu-loving entrepreneur and co-founder of Rocketbook. On this week’s episode, learn how an airplane epiphany, coupled with a deep belief in the product viability of reusable notebooks, …
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As the title of the podcast suggests, Savage and Sylvie can get pretty loud about a lot of things: starting and scaling companies, building amazing products, cold plunges. The content on the show really runs the gamut. But this week, the thing they’re talking way too loud about is great ads. The ones that make us laugh, cry, and yes, even buy. So t…
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As the SVP of Revenue at New Breed, the premier marketing, sales, and service agency focused on holistic growth, Jonathan Burg does, well, a little bit of everything. We’re talking marketing, sales, partnerships, and RevOps! While some may treat these efforts as distinct and separate, others have gravitated towards a different approach. On the late…
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Ian Faison, founder of Caspian Studios, is talking too loud about ‘puffy pants’, the chilly morning staple you didn’t know you needed. Chris Savage is talking too loud about Netflix’s hilarious and educational animated teen series, Big Mouth. And Sylvie is talking too loud about the cinematic masterpiece that is BlackBerry, and the iPhone before-ti…
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Kristen Bryant Smith, the VP of Brand at Help Scout, is talking too loud about Taylor Swift’s lack of style (hot take), specifically, and the case against billionaires more broadly. Chris Savage is talking too loud about the joy of Wistia hackathons, and a new tool called Canny, that lets teams spin out ideas based on customer feedback. Sylvie is t…
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Kobi Gamliel, Head of Agency Growth at Wix Studio, is talking too loud about his kids and screen time. Setting limitations feels important but complicated! What are the rules? Chris Savage is talking too loud about Wistia’s recent brand refresh, which includes a new wordmark, state-of-the-art landing pages, updated copy, and more! Sylvie is talking…
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Sonia Thompson, marketing strategist and host of the Inclusion & Marketing podcast, is talking too loud about a trend that is sweeping women’s elite sports: ditching white shorts. Savage is talking too loud about Wistia’s Austin offsite, a company-wide competition that consisted of building small arches from sugar cubes, and shooting a product spot…
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Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, is talking too loud about her frustrations with the way we’re building AI today. It is thoughtless and lacks vision. Oh, snap! Chris Savage is talking too loud about his family’s version of ‘YES! DAY’, which they piloted over the winter break and included ice cream for breakfast and a trampoline par…
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Jay Clouse, founder of Creator Science, is talking too loud about American Horror Story. Admittedly, he’s several years late on this, but after watching the first couple of seasons, he thinks the storytelling is tremendous! Chris Savage is talking too loud about seeing Steve Martin and Martin Short live in The Dukes of Funnytown Tour. Spoiler alert…
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Chris is talking too loud about his top five gift recs, which include: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind—it’s quite the page-turner The Belkin iPhone Mount, a great way to level up your video recordings when you’re on the go Airfly Pro, a wireless adapter that lets you use your wireless headphones/earbuds in places that only have a headphone ja…
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Geoff Charles, VP of Product at Ramp is talking too loud about his love for trail running, which incidentally, is a great metapor for building a company. Chris Savage is talking too loud about his recent trip to Boulder, where he and Brendan met up with several other B2B founders to talk about Sylvie is talking too loud about cheering for runners a…
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Natasha Pierre, video marketing coach, podcaster, and creator, is talking too loud about the new Goosebumps series on Disney +. It’s spooky, funny, and totally bingeable. Chris Savage is talking too loud about finally finishing the demo on his basement after it flooded over the summer. Sylvie is talking too loud about her latest baking obsession: t…
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Neil Patel, Co-Founder of Neil Patel Digital, will be the first to admit no single person is great at every single thing they do. But one of the keys to his decades-long career in entrepreneurship is continually pushing forward and learning from his mistakes. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn why Neil thinks it’s important for CEOs t…
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Mark MacLeod is talking too loud about electronic music and running his own underground electronic music label, Deep Down Music. Chris Savage is talking too loud about attending a Quaker meeting at his kids’ school, which was the same elementary school he went to, and how it was a time warp and a capital ‘t’ treat. And Sylvie is talking too loud ab…
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Jay Acunzo is talking too loud about his kiddos, specifically the joy it brings him to watch them interact with each other. Chris Savage is also talking too loud about his kiddos, but not as sweetly as Jay did. And Sylvie is talking too loud about making eye contact with strangers when something funny happens (on the train, in the grocery store, wh…
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When Fredrik Thomassen, the CEO of Superside, isn’t talking too loud about nature, he’s talking too loud about the future of design work, or what he’s dubbed “the Amazon Prime for creative services.” On the latest episode of the podcast, learn how the Norwegian founder started his business, somewhat on a lark, and morphed it into a values-driven, m…
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When Wistia decided to sponsor a booth at INBOUND 2023 - HubSpot’s annual conference for marketers - we knew we were going to turn up the volume, but we didn’t know how many decibels of awesome we could fit in one convention center. Turns out, it was a lot! On this special episode of Talking Too Loud, hear how Chris and Sylvie navigated their way t…
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As the former VP of Growth at HubSpot, Brian Balfour was fielding all types of professional development requests from his team. They wanted resources, materials — things that would help them deepen and expand their knowledge base in product and growth. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn how Brian turned a single, cohort-based course i…
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From sports writing to content strategy, Noah Davis—journalist turned founder—has always relied on good storytelling. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn how Noah made the jump from freelance to starting a creative agency, why he thinks an important differentiator for brands is their ability to be charming, and what you gain by knowing…
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TTL Guest Dani Grant, the CEO and Co-Founder of Jam, is talking too loud about creating all kinds of fun and zany content with various AI tools. Chris Savage is talking too loud about the flooding of his basement. And Sylvie is talking too loud about Wimbledon. Links to learn more about Dani Grant: Dani’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subs…
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Guest producer, Adam Day, is talking too loud about Wistia’s new video series, Fix My Set Up, where Wistia helps people go from webcam zero to webcam hero. Chris is talking too loud about his own webcam glow-up and Turing Fest 2023. And TTL guest Dan Martell, founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, is talking too loud about how we can become the best vers…
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Sylvie is talking too loud about travel woes and mishaps. A PSA to everyone, if you’re headed to Europe, be sure to check out the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and check your passport’s expiration date. You’re welcome. Chris is talking too loud about the F1 Grand Prix and getting to see the Aston Martin racing team in action. And TTL guest…
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Sylvie is talking too loud about a speciality goods store in Lisbon, Portugal where tinned fish is all the rage. Chris is talking too loud about his revamped at-home-video-setup and the launch of Wistia’s new series, Fix My Setup, which helps people go from webcam zero to webcam hero. And TTL guest Kieran Flanagan is talking too loud about poker, A…
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Gregory Galant is talking too loud about the 2023 Shorty Awards, his Cactaki water bottle, cycling in Miami, and how AI is changing PR. Links to learn more about Gregory: Gregory’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Write in and let u…
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Like most people in tech, Des Traynor is talking too loud about AI. But special shout-outs also go to two articles — Harvard Business Review’s The Half-Truth of First-Mover Advantage and Farnam Street’s Habits vs. Goals: A Look at the Benefits of a Systematic Approach to Life. Links to learn more about Des: Des’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wis…
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Elizabeth is talking too loud about birdwatching! It’s a hobby that started during the pandemic and continues to fill her with a sense of wonder and calm. Links to learn more about Elizabeth: Elizabeth’s LinkedIn Elizabeth’s People and Culture Practice Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? …
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Mike King is talking too loud about generative AI, particularly the speed at which things are moving. Links to learn more about Michael: Michael’s LinkedIn iPullRank Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Write in and let us know what you think ab…
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LaQuita Cleare is talking too loud about a two-day interactive storytelling event that she’s been dreaming up for years. Check out this LinkedIn post for more details. Links to learn more about LaQuita: LaQuita’s LinkedIn Clear Communication Academy Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Lea…
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Dave Rogenmoser is talking too loud about the AI boom, finding product market fit, playing a great game of golf, and the chaotic joy of raising three little boys. Links to learn more about Dave: Dave’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from yo…
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Adam Day is talking too loud about The Artist’s Way, a 12-week course designed for folks who are looking to discover or reconnect with their creativity. Check out The State of Video Report! Links to learn more about Adam: Adam’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a revi…
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April Dunford is talking too loud about injecting more storytelling into B2B sales pitches so that new prospects better understand the context around and value of any given product. Links to learn more about April: April’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a review! We…
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Ben Tossell is talking too loud about AI, and frankly, he’s an optimist! From ChatGPT to Midjourney—Ben’s all about what AI can enable (with the right safeguards in place). Links to learn more about Ben: Ben’s LinkedIn Ben’s Bites Ben’s Twitter Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us…
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Hiten Shah is talking too loud about today’s B2B products being, well… kinda bad. He didn’t mince words. According to Hiten, most products aren’t working as well as they should, or they’re failing their customers completely. Either way, it’s got Hiten fired up. Links to learn more about Hiten: Hiten’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscrib…
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Brian Corcoran is talking too loud about the work-life balance. The question isn’t exactly a new one, but the context we’re asking it in is a bit different. When you can work from just about anywhere these days, where are the boundaries? And what do we want our lives to actually look like? Links to learn more about Brian: Brian’s LinkedIn Follow us…
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Danielle Zimmerman is talking too loud about binge-worthy tv. Her latest obsession? Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, a Disney+ docu-series that explores the different ways humans can live better for longer. It’s epic, emotional, and insightful. Links to learn more about Danielle: Danielle’s LinkedIn Follow us: twitter.com/wistia Subscribe: wistia.co…
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Sylvie is talking too loud about the finale of White Lotus Season 2 and the genius that is Mike White. Savage is talking too loud about a banker’s box that’s been surreptitiously sitting in his TTL camera shot. It’s a memento he’s held onto since his college days. And now viewers want to know: what’s in the box, Savage?! Savage and Sylvie’s gift li…
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Hannah Shain, SmartBug’s former VP of Marketing, is talking too loud about her big move to France. Move over Emily, here comes Hannah in Paris!Robert Chatwani, the Chief Marketing Officer at Atlassian, is talking too loud about the college application process. His daughter is going through it, which means that Robert is also going through it. And i…
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