Best Vanderbilt Business Podcasts (2024)

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Coffee was Looking for a Career in YOU // S4 E7 LIVE FROM SCA ft Lem Butler and Dagmawi Eminetu 23:47

4d ago23:47

23:47

Have you ever considered that maybe, Coffee Wants a Career in YOU? In this episode, Bartholomew Jones, Lem Butler of Black & White Coffee, and Dagmawi Eminetu dive deep into the roots of coffee, culture, and community at the Specialty Coffee Association Conference. They explore how coffee teaches us about relationships, people over profits, and hon…

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Breaking the Chains: From Industrial-Era Schools to Future-Ready Education 59:05

10d ago59:05

59:05

Can our current education system really prepare students for the 21st-century workforce, or is it stuck in the past? On this episode of Innovate Everything, we tackle the systemic flaws within the U.S. education system, drawing stark comparisons to prison environments that affect student behavior, teacher morale, and administrative effectiveness. W…

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Amplify Student Voices: Let Them Tell Their Stories 28:55

10d ago28:55

28:55

How often do you find yourself wondering what your school’s marketing messaging should be? What are your prospective students interested in? What do they see that sets your institution apart? The easiest way to hear your students’ stories is from the students themselves. We’re chatting with Kathy Howell and Kathy Payne from Delaware Valley Universi…

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How to Include Donor Stories in Your Marketing Campaigns 35:06

17d ago35:06

35:06

In 2021, Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, received a record-breaking $100 million gift from an anonymous donor. So how did Kenyon’s marketing department creatively share the story of this generous anonymous donor while emphasizing the importance of gifts at every level? Kenyon’s Vice President for Advancement, Colleen Garland, and Vice President fo…

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Bo is Back!!! 53:51

22d ago53:51

53:51

My son Bo returned last week from two years of missionary service in northwest Washington State. As you might imagine we were thrilled to see him for the first time in two years. Bo is a character. He loves people, he loves to joke... Here I have a candid conversation with him about his service and about his future. I made this for recording so we …

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Messaging Modalities, Personas, and Strategic Actions 35:15

24d ago35:15

35:15

Take another trip back in time with us as we revisit another compelling episode of the Higher Ed Marketer Podcast. In 2022, Jay Baer, Business Growth and Customer Experience Researcher — and tequila sommelier — shared his three essential keys to marketing with us. By identifying audience personas and adapting your messaging accordingly, you can str…

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The Enrollment Cliff: Tim Fuller's Perspective 42:03

1M ago42:03

42:03

In early 2023, Bart’s mentor and a dear friend of the show, Tim Fuller, joined us for an insightful conversation about the demographic enrollment cliff. Tim unexpectedly passed away a few short months after this episode originally aired. As a lifelong advocate for higher education, Tim’s passion for helping academic institutions and the students th…

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Balancing Innovation and Human Experience 41:10

1M ago41:10

41:10

What if personal happiness could be hacked? In our premiere episode of season two, we explore the intriguing concept of the hedonic treadmill and discuss how your baseline level of happiness is influenced by genetics, experiences, and mindfulness practices. You'll gain insights into how fleeting both joyous and challenging times are, providing a re…

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DVORAK Keyboards, Iphone Shortcuts, and Hydration - Beyond The Exchange - Ep 3 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

In this third episode of "Beyond The Exchange," hosts Brian King and Jeremy Smith from Lodas Markets dive into another dialogue of train-of-thought topics. From DVORAK Keyboards, to Brian's experience as a tuba prodigy, you never know just what these two will cover. Tune in for another casual conversation from professionals!…

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Advancement as a Revenue Driver: Strategies for Alumni Engagement 34:01

1M ago34:01

34:01

The Advancement team often wears many different hats across multiple departments, but one common goal is building relationships and raising funds. By walking through life with alumni via a mentorship program or sending out a QR code to find out generational preferences, you can understand your alumni and donors on a personal level. It’s time to lev…

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Achieving Clarity with D1 cornerback Payton VanSteenkiste 32:29

1M ago32:29

32:29

Payton Van is a freshman defensive back at Brigham Young University. This interview caught him just before the official practices began. Payton was in full training mode... running, lifting, and studying. But the part I wanted to focus on was his mental and emotional preparation. Payton shares his methods for acheiving clarity. He emphasizes that i…

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Tackling the Enrollment Cliff Through Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

With the field of higher education changing day by day, it’s crucial to implement different strategies and initiatives to stay ahead of the enrollment cliff. By engaging faculty in yield efforts, geofencing, and keeping web pages up to date, you can set your institution to be ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re joined by Kristin Nichols, the Found…

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Programmatic Advertising Tactics: Success Through Patience and Precision 36:56

2M ago36:56

36:56

Programmatic advertising is more than just finding those “watering holes” — the places your prospective students typically hang out. It takes locating where your audience is coming from, testing out new marketing, and exercising patience when waiting for the results. Programmatic advertising doesn’t reinvent the wheel. It still requires intentional…

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What is a Thought? Dr. Dennis Deaton 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

Welcome to another episode of "Thought Design." Today, we are honored to have Dr. Dennis Deaton as our guest. Dr. Deaton is a distinguished thought leader in the realm of personal development and mindset transformation. With over three decades of experience, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potent…

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Heard on the Street: Christopher Emfinger, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison 22:24

2M ago22:24

22:24

Check out “Heard on the Street” recorded during Day 1 of the Midwest Islet Club Meeting 2024. Hear from Dr. Christopher Emfinger at University of Wisconsin-Madison as he shares his poster titled "Identifying Conditional Dependence of Proteins Regulating Islet Biology with Machine Learning".By the(sugar)science

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Admitted Student Research: Data Insights and Unexpected Encounters 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

By surveying attending students and students who decided to go elsewhere, your institution can give your admissions team additional data to help streamline their processes. But the research doesn’t stop there! Considering outside influencers like parents, coaches, and other trusted adults can bring a unique perspective of comparative analysis. We’r…

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Heard on the Street: Jeong Hun Jo, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis 6:18

2M ago6:18

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Check out “Heard on the Street” recorded during Day 1 of the Midwest Islet Club Meeting 2024. Hear from Dr. Jeong Hun Jo at Washington University in St. Louis as he shares his poster titled "Wnt4 controls insulin biosynthesis, processing, and secretion in pancreatic beta cells".By the(sugar)science

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Heard on the Street: Christopher Acree, PhD Candidate, Vanderbilt University Medical Center 14:04

2M ago14:04

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Check out “Heard on the Street” recorded during Day 1 of the Midwest Islet Club Meeting 2024. Hear from Christopher Acree at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who gave the talk "High-resolution mapping of glucose-derived 13C in pancreatic islets using MIMS-EM: Unraveling organelle interactions and metabolic flux" at the MIC 2024 meeting. He disc…

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Heard on the Street: Noyonika Mukherjee, PhD, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

Check out “Heard on the Street” recorded during Day 1 of the Midwest Islet Club Meeting 2024. Hear from Dr. Noyonika Mukherjee at Indiana Biosciences Research Institute as she shares her poster titled "RIPK1 kinase activity mediates TNFα+IFNγ-induced inflammation and β-cell cytotoxicity".By the(sugar)science

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Heard on the Street: Debjyoti Kundu, PhD, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute 5:41

2M ago5:41

5:41

Check out “Heard on the Street” recorded during Day 1 of the Midwest Islet Club Meeting 2024. Hear from Dr. Debjyoti Kundu at Indiana Biosciences Research Institute's as he shares his poster titled "Pivotal role of NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase assembly factor 8 in beta cell stress adaptation".By the(sugar)science

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Heard on the Street: Michael Kalwat, PhD, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute's Diabetes Center 14:04

2M ago14:04

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Check out “Heard on the Street” recorded during Day 1 of the Midwest Islet Club Meeting 2024. Hear from Dr. Michael Kalwat at Indiana Biosciences Research Institute's Diabetes Center as he shares his poster titled "Identification of type 2 diabetes- and obesity-associated human β-cells using deep transfer learning".…

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Generative AI at Vanderbilt 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

Vanderbilt University is at the forefront of Generative Artificial Intelligence. AI is not going away, but it can be understood through intentional time and effort. By destigmatizing generative AI at your institution, you may just broaden your impact to set your students and staff one step ahead of the game. We’re joined by Jules White, the Senior …

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Bonus: Two Home Runs, One at Bat 5:35

2M ago5:35

5:35

Full song included here! I challenged chat gpt and Suno to make a rap out of Eric Sogards message on my podcast!!! It smashed. Stream it here... I guess.By Mark Mabry

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One Pitch at a Time with Eric Sogard 39:40

2M ago39:40

39:40

Eric Sogard played at the highest level of Major League Baseball for twelve years. In that time his batting average was .246. For perspective, that is right around the league average. Throughout his career Eric was focussed on mindset He says, "baseball is a game of failure." Because a player only succeeds 3 out of 10 at bats, it takes perspective …

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Cornelius Vanderbilt, The Gilded Age, and Flavored Lemonades - Beyond the Exchange Podcast - Ep 2 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

Welcome to the premiere episode of "Beyond The Exchange - Lodas Markets" with your hosts Brian King and Jeremy Smith! Dive into conversation that explores current events in the stock market and alternative investments market, and also ventures into unexpected territories.In this episode, we discuss:- The Gilded Age- Cornelius Vanderbilt- Jeremy's u…

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Strategic Collaborations: Advancing Higher Ed with Corporate Partners 46:41

3M ago46:41

46:41

Our colleges and universities are educating the workforce of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand the mechanics of strategic initiatives and corporate partnerships. We’re getting our conversation started with Bill Spiker, the President of The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC). OFIC works with independent colleges and univer…

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Authentic Engagement in Multicultural Marketing 33:36

3M ago33:36

33:36

Multicultural marketing means asking questions and being authentically involved in discovering and providing what different demographics need. It’s about making admissions information accessible to all despite language barriers or backgrounds. We’re getting our conversation started with Christian Ponce, the Associate Vice President for Marketing at…

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Leadership at the Forefront: Secure Your Seat in Strategic Planning 41:05

3M ago41:05

41:05

Being assertive about getting involved as a senior marketing leader is essential to the prosperity of your institution's strategic plan. It takes a courageous leader to have tough conversations about institutional futures. But with the enrollment cliff on the horizon, it’s crucial now more than ever to develop and implement a strategic plan. We’re …

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Luddites, Musicals, and Owen Wilson - Beyond the Exchange - Ep 1 26:29

3M ago26:29

26:29

Welcome to the premiere episode of "Beyond The Exchange - Lodas Markets" with your hosts Brian King and Jeremy Smith! Dive into an engaging conversation that explores not only the current events in the stock market and alternative investments market but also ventures into unexpected territories.In this episode, we discuss:- The historical and moder…

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The Hospitality Playbook: Impactful Community Partnerships in Higher Ed 40:15

3M ago40:15

40:15

Is community outreach in higher ed really as simple as wearing your name tag? Taking a look at community needs through data can present partnerships you may have never anticipated. From Missouri Baptist University, Bryce Chapman and Brittany Sansagraw share their institution’s innovative strategies toward hospitality and partnership. In this week's…

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Dr. Dale Hull: Neuroplasticity, Learning to Walk, and Mental Paralysis 52:25

3M ago52:25

52:25

Dr. Dale Hull was an OBGYN in the middle of a successful career when he failed to complete a backflip on his backyard trampoline this resulted in neck-down paralysis and a four month hospital stay during this time, he was fortunate to have a significant amount of neurological recovery however, despite this progress he still had very little function…

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Respect Students’ Time: Flexible Higher Ed for Diverse Life Experiences 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

Now more than ever, students and families are shifting their focus toward the return on investment in higher education. With prospective students shifting their focus, higher ed needs to be flexible to keep up with changing times. Respecting students’ time and crafting strategies to meet different life experiences takes time, but it can be done. Ge…

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Bold Marketing and AI's Impact on Creativity 52:36

4M ago52:36

52:36

Is creativity the secret sauce that fuels innovation and problem-solving? Join us as we explore this captivating question and unravel what it takes for companies to cultivate an environment brimming with creative energy. We'll share the inspiring journey of Charles Forrester, who transformed the everyday toothpick into a household staple through sh…

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What is Thought Design? 2:22

4M ago2:22

2:22

The only thing we can control is the thought in our head right now. Really it's the only thing. So will you be intentionally about it? Or will you let the other voices in your head run your life? Thought Design is the deliberate choosing of your thoughts based on experience, research, and instinct. If your thoughts really do determine your destiny,…

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Understand Your Audience: Tailoring Content Across Communities 38:08

4M ago38:08

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Prospective students come from all sorts of backgrounds, communities, needs, and wants. A diverse audience means your content must be flexible to meet the needs of your community. The first step to meeting your audience where they are is to dig deep for their why. Shaping your content to satisfy the needs of your unique audience is key to leveragin…

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Switzerland…the conductor behind the worlds innovative orchestra 43:53

4M ago43:53

43:53

Discover the unsung heroes behind the curtain of innovation as we dissect the myth of the lone genius. Joined by Katie Mode, we delve into the collaborative efforts that propelled icons like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk to stardom, challenging the narrative that groundbreaking success is a solo endeavor. Uncover the historical fluidity of 'genius' and …

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E-Commerce Tactics: Chase What Your Audience Is Looking For 33:03

4M ago33:03

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Some old-school higher ed professionals still balk at the idea of incorporating corporate e-commerce tactics into their digital marketing strategies. Yet the reality is that plenty of big box brands have become masters of meeting consumers where they are and delivering on their expectations. Kathleen Stockham, Chief Marketing Officer at South Colle…

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Elon Musk, Benjamin Franklin, and Cornelius Vanderbilt walk into a bar. (Time to mail it in on EVs?) 45:50

4M ago45:50

45:50

Is the legacy of the mighty USPS at stake in a world teeming with private delivery giants? With a rich history dating back to the days when mail was delivered by horseback, we trace the transformation of America's postal service, revealing Benjamin Franklin's pivotal influence and the current crossroads between government service and private-sector…

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Breaking Barriers: Mentorship and Development in Higher Ed Enrollment 43:26

4M ago43:26

43:26

With the enrollment cliff on the horizon, change might be just what your school needs to survive the drop. But switching up your enrollment strategy doesn’t have to be a big scary beast. Reaching out and finding support for development and mentorship can help you stay afloat in turbulent higher ed waters. We’re joined by Bridget Kurkowski, the VP o…

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SAMPLING HERITAGE? KEYS 🔑 FOR INNOVATION ft. @NguyenCoffeeSupply x @MayorgaCoffee Cxffeeblack 32:43

4M ago32:43

32:43

Join us for an invigorating conversation as we delve into the transformative power of honoring our roots to spark innovation in traditional markets. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two exceptional founders whose passion for their craft shines through in their groundbreaking work.Tune in to discover the incredible journeys …

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Strategic Communication: Identify Your School’s Why 44:20

4M ago44:20

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It’s all too easy in higher ed marketing to get caught up in chasing the next shiny object. Sometimes, bouncing from tactic to tactic without taking a step back or even reverting back to last year's plan may seem like the only option. We’ve got two words for you — “strategic communication.” In this episode, we take a look at starting with your scho…

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Battle of the sexes, innovation, golf balls, silencers, disposable diapers, and WiFi. 48:03

5M ago48:03

48:03

Unlock the enigma of human behavior as Katie Mode and I embark on a captivating exploration of sex, gender, and their profound influence on history and innovation. Prepare to be enthralled by groundbreaking research that paints a vivid picture of the early developmental differences between males and females, setting the stage for a lifetime of uniq…

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Shoestring Budgets: Strategic Approaches to Authentic Engagement 39:27

5M ago39:27

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Authentic engagement means more than just editing a template and calling it a day. It’s about sitting down with stakeholders and talking through the marketing process. It’s about getting to know your current and prospective students and learning about their journeys and schedules. It’s about taking risks and trying new projects – not reverting back…

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Product Management and Entrepreneurship with Amicia Elliott, PhD 36:41

5M ago36:41

36:41

Dr. Amicia Elliott always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. But on the path, she collected tools for her entrepreneur toolkit to get her to where she is today: PhD training, tech transfer, government research, postdoc fellowship. Now she is the Product Director with Form Bio. Hear about all the steps in her path on the last episode of Season 7…

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Social Media for GenZ College Search: ZeeMee's Impact on Recruitment 46:21

5M ago46:21

46:21

Higher ed marketers, a digital watering hole has appeared on the scene that you should be taking advantage of. The ZeeMee app allows for authentic connections between your university and prospective students on their terms. This app is revolutionizing the college recruitment game by meeting students where they are. We’re joined by Olivet Nazarene U…

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Pivotal shifts 46:37

5M ago46:37

46:37

Discover how a chance encounter with gum revolutionized an entire industry as Caitlin and I recount the serendipitous story of William Wrigley Jr.'s pivot from soap to chewing gum. We'll also crack open the history books to reveal how Coca-Cola danced away from its medicinal roots to become a global soft drink powerhouse. Our conversation is a vibr…

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Team Integrations and Mergers in the Evolving Marketing Space 35:17

5M ago35:17

35:17

With a marketing world that feels like it's shifting every day, our teams need to be agile. Having a team with a diverse background is paramount to handling whatever life throws your institution's way. Being intentional when building or integrating teams and having an understanding of everyone’s background is critical to team cohesiveness. It’s abo…

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The Integrated Approach to Marketing and Communications in Higher Ed 37:10

5M ago37:10

37:10

It’s time to switch from transactional to strategic. In an era where making your institution stand out is a top priority, raising the bar for Marketing and Communications is essential. By developing and implementing a maturity model, your university can start elevating the student experience. Knocking down the silos and utilizing an integrated appr…

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Most Notable Roasters in the WORLD? How we became coffee elders in Africa // CXFFEEBLACK POD S4EP5 1:09:32

5M ago1:09:32

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We were named the most notable coffee roasters in the WORLD this year. Crazy. We also were made apart of the world first indigenous coffee culture, the Gadaa system of Oromia. Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how honored we are right now. How grateful we are to see a moment like this in our lifetimes. To be able to build a movement built on …

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The Allure of Simplicity in a High-Tech World 50:29

6M ago50:29

50:29

Discover the hidden charm of simplicity that's revolutionizing the way we approach life and innovation. Together with my co-host Caitlin Mode, we embark on a nostalgic yet futuristic journey through the entwined paths of tradition and technology. From the beginnings of New Balance, inspired by the anatomy of chicken feet, to the smart design of Sma…

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