Best Startups Untapped Podcasts (2024)

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Adam Robinson: A Chess Master's Guide to Finding Clarity in Complexity - Classics Series 1:41:37

1h ago1:41:37

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Today on the podcast I revisit one of my all time conversations with Adam Robison for our Classics Series! Adam is the Co- Founder of The Princeton Review, a rated chess master, an advisor to large hedge funds and financial institutions. The breadth and depth of Adams knowledge and curiosity is on full display in this conversation! You'll see why h…

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Successful strategies for marketing events and personal branding with Katie Zeppieri 20:54

2h ago20:54

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Katie Zeppieri is a two-time TEDx speaker, author, social influencer, and media personality. She’s also the Founder and Chief Brand Strategist of The MicDrop Agency, an award-winning and fast-growing boutique PR and Marketing firm specializing in brand amplification for innovative companies and people. Here, she shares some strategies for successfu…

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A Modern Approach to Media Training with Michael Kingsley 29:08

3h ago29:08

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Michael Kingsley is an executive communications consultant who founded the media relations practice area at Forefront Communications, a PR and marketing firm focused on financial services clients. Michael also has 20-plus years of experience in global public relations, journalism, and media production. Here, he shares his modern approach to media t…

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From Whale Training to Press Releases with SeaWorld's Chuck Cureau 33:09

16d ago33:09

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Chuck Cureau is a former marine mammal trainer and current director of PR at Sea World San Antonio and an in-game host for the San Antonio Spurs. He’s also a sought-after emcee in the San Antonio area and has worked as an actor, with roles in "Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World" (2011) and "The Life of David Gale" (2003). Here, he shares his jou…

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Retail in the Post-COVID World with RetailWire’s Dominick Miserandino 25:38

16d ago25:38

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Dominick Miserandino is the founder of one of the first online publications, TheCelebrityCafe.com, and over the past 30 years, he's worked with more than 100 different web properties and authored two travel books. Nine months ago, he became CEO of RetailWire.com at an interesting inflection point for the retail industry, which we discuss in this ep…

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Unconventional Affiliate Marketing with Brad Bennett 31:01

20d ago31:01

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Brad Bennett founded BDBCreative, a boutique performance PR agency that drives direct sales for apparel and lifestyle brands through tier-one press placements. Brad is also the creator of Well Spent, a now-defunct blog that, for over 8 years, highlighted sustainable fashion. Here, he discusses how he turned a menswear blog into a successful affilia…

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Breaking into PR out of College with Kailie Fagen 26:01

27d ago26:01

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Kailie Fagen is a Senior Account Executive at Global Results Communications responsible for media and client relations. During her time at GRC, Kailie has mentored junior staff, secured top-tier national and international media placements, and led client campaigns. Here, she discusses how she got into PR out of college and tips on writing a great p…

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PR Leadership Skills for Success in 2024 with Grace Keith Rodriguez 23:07

1M ago23:07

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Grace Keith Rodriguez is the CEO of Caliber Corporate Advisers, a leading marketing and public relations firm exclusively focused on fintech, financial services, Insurtech, insurance, and real estate. As CEO, Grace directs Caliber's strategic vision, including the firm's development across service offerings. Here, she discusses her transition from …

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#366 Chris Begg - Investing In Persistent Incremental Progress & Lifelong Learning 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

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Christopher M. Begg is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of East Coast Asset Management, Inc. Chris is also currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia Business School where he teaches Security Analysis. Chris is one of the most thoughtful people I know and I wanted to share his love of learning that com…

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PR at the Speed of Startups with Michael Stern 26:29

1M ago26:29

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Michael Stern is the CEO and founder of HeadStart, a PR and communications agency focused on amplifying innovative and impact-driven voices. Before going into PR, Michael was an executive producer in local news and is a three-time founder, having started companies in sports media and betting research. Here, he explains the unique PR needs of startu…

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3.11 On Offshore Wind & Building Coalitions of Local Support with Nadia Adam and Elina Khutoryansky 46:27

1M ago46:27

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In this episode, Nadia, Elina, and Amy discuss the new landscape of offshore wind in America and how this holistic solution is providing revitalization to American manufacturing, in addition to the importance of engagement with the local community and meeting people where they are in renewable energy outreach. Quotes “It sounds like people are not …

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3.12 Season 3 Wrap Up with Amy Simpkins 44:54

1M ago44:54

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Join Amy Simpkins for a “state of the [renewable energy] union” in 2023-2024, her predictions for 2025, reflections on innovation theory and the importance of creative rest for the entrepreneurial (and life!) journey, and a summary of Power Flow’s stunning Season 3 guests. To consider this summer: How do we give ourselves mental and creative rest a…

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Using PR for Progress with Nicole Early 22:16

2M ago22:16

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Nicole Early is the founder of Early PR in Portland, Oregon. She's a strategy-driven publicist, communicator, athlete, writer, and creative content producer focused on health, wellness, sustainability, and progressive political causes. Here, she shares how creative storytelling can help advance progressive causes and effect social change. Key Takea…

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Discover Your Agency’s Untapped Financial Insights with Jon Morris 23:51

2M ago23:51

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Jon Morris is the Founder & CEO of EngineBI, Inc. and Chairman of Fiscal Advocate LLC where he helps clients scale with a proprietary, tech-enabled approach for surfacing hidden financial insights that drive critical business decisions. In his spare time, Jon enjoys studying data-driven approaches to developing youth players. Here, he discusses how…

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The Interpersonal Approach to Crisis PR with Kate Gardiner 27:06

2M ago27:06

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Kate Gardiner is the CEO and founder of Grey Horse, a full-service communications agency often behind the scenes of global crises. An industry veteran, Kate started her career in journalism and audience engagement, triaging social media for global-facing campaigns, including award-winning coverage of the BP Oil Spill, the Arab Spring, and Hurricane…

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The Ins and Outs of Government PR with Duyen 'Jen' Truong 24:59

3M ago24:59

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Duyen 'Jen' Truong is the Senior Vice President of Public Relations Operations at Sage Communications. A 20-plus-year PR professional with extensive public sector, commercial, and non-profit experience, Jen has led campaigns with global and national brands and government agencies such as the USDA, the Defense Department, and the Centers for Medicar…

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3.10 On Obliterating Entrepreneurial Underprivilege with Holistic Innovation Support with Deepa Lounsbury 42:22

3M ago42:22

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In this episode, Deepa and Amy discuss ways to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in climate tech and “making the umbrella bigger for who gets to be a climate entrepreneur,” along with the reality and challenges in the entrepreneurial space. Quotes “Underrepresented people are underrepresented often because they are undersupported.” – Deepa Lou…

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#365 Brian Holman - My Mentor & Head Coach of The Boston Cannons 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

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Brian Holman, the esteemed head coach of the Boston Cannons in the Premier Lacrosse League. Brian, a three-time All-American and NCAA Champion, shares invaluable insights from his storied career, from his playing days at Johns Hopkins to coaching triumphs at North Carolina and the University of Utah. As my mentor during my time at UNC, Brian's prof…

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EP13 Pioneering Value Accelerating Strategies: The Power of Cooperative Ecosystems, the Female Founders' Advantage, and Social Impact 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Let’s get down to business: If you’re a founder or CEO eyeing a lucrative exit for your company, you’ll want to explore these strategies for accelerating your business value, and you may be surprised. Learn what the surge of conscious leadership, coopetitive ecosystem models, and social impact means for your business growth, plus what you need to k…

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How to Get Booked on High-End Podcasts with Josef Schinwald 25:49

3M ago25:49

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Josef Schinwald is the CEO of Guest Experts On Air, a leading Podcast PR Booking Service. Working with renowned authors and speakers, he has developed a nuanced understanding of the podcasting industry, particularly in curating content that stands out in an increasingly saturated market. Here, he shares his five rules for creating a successful podc…

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37 Essential Things I Want to Remember - My Birthday Gift to You! 36:41

3M ago36:41

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Today’s my 37th birthday and instead of unwrapping gifts, I wanted to share a couple of gifts with you. These are 37 things I want to remember. I am Sean DeLaney, the executive performance coach with over a decade of experience working with CEOs, executives, and leadership teams, guiding them beyond traditional definitions of success. I exclusively…

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EP12 Beyond the Bottom Line: Leadership, Company Culture, and Why Personal Growth Powers Business Growth 36:55

3M ago36:55

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Business is all about people and relationships, and the biggest predictor of success is your leadership and company culture. So what does it take to inspire a culture of innovation, creativity, productivity and great results? Hosts Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock, who have both built and lead teams large and small for outsize success, discuss st…

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Making the Most of Podcast Appearances with Brandy Whalen of Kitcaster 27:50

3M ago27:50

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My guest today is Brandy Whalen, the co-founder of Kitcaster, a podcast booking agency, where she is also the resident story craft guru. Here, she shares how she helps her clients craft their stories to share on podcasts and how to build authority and credibility through the medium. Key Takeaways: - How to craft your story - The importance of prep …

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Episode 45 - Raising Funding for an Indian AI Sports Tech 49:52

3M ago49:52

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Join us on the InvestHer Podcast as we explore the fascinating journey of Megha Gambhir, the dynamic founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics. In this episode, Megha shares her transition from a seasoned tech professional to revolutionizing the sports analytics industry. Discover how Stupa Sports Analytics is enhancing the performance of athletes …

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EP11 AI Is Your Competitive Edge: Navigating with New Business Landscape with AI and Blockchain 31:07

3M ago31:07

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Artificial Intelligence is changing everything about how we do business - promising unprecedented efficiencies with its ability to automate processes, generate content, create new products, and provide unparalleled and actionable insights, as well as new revenue-generating opportunities. How are you applying it to your business? Today on Zero Limit…

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Telling Stories About Wine and Food with Curate & Co.'s Amanda Arrigotti-White 23:04

3M ago23:04

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Amanda Arrigotti-White is the Founder and CEO of Curate & Co., one of the country's most sought-after boutique PR firms for food, beverage, and hospitality. After getting her start in PR at SOREL and Columbia Sportswear, she fell hard and fast for hospitality while in-house at Saint Michelle Wine Estates. Here, she shares the importance of crafting…

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EP10 Financial Discipline and Legal Savvy: Preventing Pitfalls in Rapidly Scaling Businesses and How CEOs Must Adapt 33:16

3M ago33:16

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CEOs, founders, and business leaders, buckle up because you might be missing some key financial and legal protocols and practices that make a big difference in the value of your business as it scales. Today on Zero Limits: Business Growth Secrets entrepreneurs and investors Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock unpack the evolving role of a CEO as the…

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How quirky marketing made the Calm app a smash with Peter Freedman 24:35

3M ago24:35

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Peter Freedman is the founder and Director of Thinking of Think Inc, a creative UK-based PR and guerrilla marketing agency, that works for startups and scaleups in the US and UK. He's also the author of a new book for Calm, the meditation, sleep and mental health app called "How Calm Whipped Up a Storm: How one small app won a ton of PR and buzz th…

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EP9 The Art of Sales and Marketing: From Transactions to Valuable Customer Relationships, Community and Value in Business 30:20

3M ago30:20

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Want to avoid all the common sales and marketing mistakes holding back your business growth and value? Learn the nuances of how to create and support effective sales teams, and why sales isn't about pushy persistence and rather about genuinely understanding and assisting customers to best fulfill their needs. Entrepreneurs and investors Steve Littl…

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Breaking into PR with Dominique Turner 21:41

4M ago21:41

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Dominique Turner is a Strategic Communications and Public Relations professional working for Bloomreach, an AI-powered e-commerce platform. She also serves as the Marketing Director for Ballet & Books, a non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. Here, she discusses how she got …

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3.09 On Breaking Knowledge Silos with Continuing Education with Esther Morales 42:43

4M ago42:43

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In this episode, Esther and Amy discuss innovation, continuous learning, and the courage to bring your ideas out into reality. Quotes “Energy education is a fundamental building block of participation.” – Esther Morales “Part of what energy education and access to energy education does is it creates a synergy between people’s values and how they ca…

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EP8 Activated Culture of Abundance: The Positive Impact of Joyful Work Cultures on Market Dynamics and Company Value 32:04

4M ago32:04

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Are you ready to unlock the potential of your business, break away from the scarcity trap, and innovate from a place of abundance? Today Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock challenge the traditional “business as a battle” mindset, and explore the transformative value accelerator of an abundance mindset and its profound impact on company culture and …

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Building a Female-Centered PR Consultancy with Nicole Pence Becker 23:55

4M ago23:55

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Nicole Pence Becker has over 15 years of experience in journalism, communications, media production, social media, and public relations. In 2017, she founded Pence Media Group, an all-female, full-service public relations, media, and marketing consultancy that works with start-ups to Fortune 500s. Here, she discusses how she built her own agency ou…

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EP7 Operational Superpowers From Startup to Stand Out: How to Master Operational Value Drivers for Business Success 30:13

4M ago30:13

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Every great business starts with a powerful founding vision and without operational mastery of the details that bring it to life and sustain its growth as it scales, even the best visions can be doomed to stagnation or failure. Today on Zero Limits Business Growth Secrets, entrepreneurs and investors Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock dive deep int…

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'PR Confidential' with Amanda Proscia of Lightspeed PR 20:39

4M ago20:39

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Amanda Proscia is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Lightspeed Public Relations/Marketing. Here, we discuss her new book, “PR Confidential: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating a Powerful Public Image.” The book provides an insider perspective on getting the most out of an investment in a public relations agency. It also provides great ins…

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EP6 Brand Mastery: Crafting a Magnetic Emotional Connection for Customer Loyalty and Market Domination 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Do you feel the buzz in the air? That's the electric energy of transformation that comes from escalating your brand's potency and building brand awareness, trusted community, and protection. Learn how to master your brand, how to balance a founder or CEO’s personal brand with the company brand, plus the power of community and role of recurring reve…

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Speaking to Diverse Markets Authentically with Juan Alanis of Big Oak Tree Media 24:36

4M ago24:36

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Juan Alanis is the CEO and founder of Big Oak Tree Media, an award-winning agency with over 30 years of combined history in marketing and communications. He's also the host of the "In the Business" podcast with his wife, Anjelica Cazares, and the executive producer of the "Latina Leadership" podcast. Here, he discusses how to speak authentically to…

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3.08 On the Viability of Commercial Energy Storage and the Art of System Architecture with Diane Dandeneau 42:26

5M ago42:26

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In this episode, Amy and Diane discuss the past and present landscape of opportunities in solar, along with the viability of commercial energy storage and the art of architecture in renewable energy projects. “It is hard to do this, but the hard work needs to get done.” – Diane Dandeneau Diane Dandeneau is a serial entrepreneur and lifelong artist.…

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EP5: Innovation and the Art of Product Differentiation: Understanding Product Accelerators, Constraints and When to Pivot 33:19

5M ago33:19

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It’s noisy out there in our “attention economy” with so many products and services competing for mindshare. So how does your product stand out? What unique value does it bring to your customers, and what keeps them loyal? Some products are nice to have; others change our behavior and disrupt whole industries. Join Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock…

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Biotech Communications in a Post-COVID World with Megan Prock McGrath 22:30

5M ago22:30

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Megan Prock McGrath is the Managing Director at MacDougall, where she provides clients with corporate communications counsel to help them elevate their voices in the industry. She is passionate about healthcare solutions for today's pressing problems, particularly those designed to lower costs, improve care, and serve vulnerable populations. Here, …

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BONUS EP4 Doing Well By Doing Good: Adrian Grenier on Investing for Sustainable Impact 9:46

5M ago9:46

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“If we want to change the world, we must be willing to change ourselves” – Adrian Grenier, impact investor, transformational influencer, and co-founder and general partner at DuContra Ventures. “Our mental, physical, and spiritual health is key to ensuring that we will have maximum impact in what we create and how we invest.” Zero Limits Business G…

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EP3 The Underdog’s Guide to Outsmarting Goliaths: A Market Disruption Playbook on How to Tap into Hidden Markets and Pioneer Profitable Niches 32:37

5M ago32:37

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“Think big, start small, and scale fast”. It’s a seemingly simple formula with endless complexities of execution for any startup founder wanting to disrupt an entire industry. Today on Zero Limits Business Growth Secrets, hosts Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock unpack the secrets to outmaneuvering the Goliaths of your industry. 🔑 Key Takeaways 🔑 🏗…

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EP2 Maximizing Business Growth Beyond Face Value: Strategic Rebranding and What You Can Learn from a Trucking Company’s Market Pivot 31:33

5M ago31:33

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Imagine making a small pivot in your business, as simple as a rebrand, that multiplies your potential exit multiple from 2X to 10X. Understanding market dynamics and the context of your company in a fast-changing environment is critical to your success, so today hosts Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock explore why value growth is driven by what a p…

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EP1 Unlocking Business Value Beyond Revenue: Mastering the Secret Value Drivers Most Entrepreneurs Miss 31:30

5M ago31:30

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Are you tirelessly working to build and scale your business and feel like you've hit a plateau? What are the value growth drivers you may be overlooking that could speed your growth? What are the market dynamics you must navigate, and how to stay agile amidst rapid changes? How might advancements in AI and blockchain technology be leveraged to acce…

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Stand for Something with Gini Dietrich of Spin Sucks 22:23

5M ago22:23

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Gini Dietrich is the founder of the influential Spin Sucks blog and author of "Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age." For the past 18 years, she has run and grown the Arment Dietrich agency, and currently hosts 3 podcasts, "Spin Sucks," "Inside PR," and "The Agency Leadership Podcast." Here, Gini shares how Spin Su…

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Business Growth Secrets - Trailer 3:25

5M ago3:25

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Join Melinda Wittstock. the CEO and founder of Podopolo, the AI powered podcasting company. And Steve Little, the CEO and managing partner of Zero Limits Ventures, listen in on a value packed impromptu podcast that was recorded after a powerful on location mastermind. This conversation takes you through thought provoking steps of everything you nee…

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