If there was a definitive discography of classic albums, what should be in it? Host Mark Fraser from The Curator Podcast, and titans of Glasgow music/co-hosts David Weaver from Detour and Chris Cusack from Bloc, discuss and dissect perceived classic albums to decide which albums would make this list. Then, after we've talked it to death, we turn it over to you to decide once and for all via a handy poll. Cast your vote on our Facebook page and let's celebrate unsung classics.
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The Secret to Creating Infinite Opportunities to Grow Your Small Business. Hosted by Scott Grates.
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Three friends get together each week to read and discuss dense and rewarding books. Katie Sabo, Jon Cox, and Sky Swartout spend each week talking through a book chapter by chapter. A great book club experience, this show offers a conversational and fun way to read along!
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Defender Radio and The Switch bring experts and solutions to wildlife advocates and animal lovers around the world. Hosted by award-winning journalist Michael Howie, Defender Radio and The Switch are produced by The Fur-Bearers (TheFurBearers.com) and released weekly. Learn more at DefenderRadio.com
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Observations, during six weeks off work, and beyond Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-j-lee/support
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There are too many self-styled thought leaders touting tactical tips to titilate audiences from big brands with big budgets. There is not enough discussion with strategists and creative types at the brands that have to punch bigger than they are to break through. This is where the hard work happens. This is where the magic is. This show brings together strategic minds, content creators and savvy entrepreneurs to discuss how they brought ideas, campaigns and businesses to life when they were ...
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Do you dream of quitting your day job and starting a business that gives you the freedom to spend your time in a way you value? Chances are you’re ready to stop living paycheck to paycheck, but you’re also smart enough to know that starting an online business isn’t as easy as today’s influencers make it out to be. We get it — taking the leap of faith to start an online business can feel overwhelming, confusing, and downright terrifying. Lucky for you, you don’t have to figure it out alone. J ...
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On this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares his thoughts & a few stories around the power of simply "asking" --- Scott Grates Links: Referrals Done Right Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332 Insurance Agency Optimization - https://www.agencyoptimizati…
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Another episode where we're taking direct inspiration from something that we mentioned in an early show, we've decided to do two whole bloody episodes on the music of The Crow film franchise. In episode one we talk about the music from the very poor sequels to the original film: City of Angels and Salvation. Surprisingly, even though the movies the…
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#49 - Work Life Integration (Positive Blatherings Podcast) Pt. 2
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This episode of RDR is the 2nd half of a snippet from Scott's appearance on the Positive Blatherings Podcast hosted by Scott Fitzgerald. Scott has been working in video production for over 25 years, radio for 8 years and in and out of bands and recording studios since graduating from high school. In 2018, Scott became the proud co-owner of ROC Vox …
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#48 - Life Done Right (Positive Blatherings Podcast) Pt. 1
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This episode of RDR is a snippet from Scott's appearance on the Positive Blatherings Podcast hosted by Scott Fitzgerald. Scott has been working in video production for over 25 years, radio for 8 years and in and out of bands and recording studios since graduating from high school. In 2018, Scott became the proud co-owner of ROC Vox Recording & Prod…
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Face of Collapse by Dazzling Killmen - 334
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Usually, we like to space things out. You may have noticed that over the years, we'll do a metal album one week, then perhaps change it up with electro or something else. So, for us to do two post-hardcore/noise rock(ish) records so close together is a bit unheard of. But hey, what's the point of having a set of rules if you don't break them occasi…
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Speak at Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals with Natalia Hanson
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Finding community is an important part of being an advocate – and in a post pandemic world, that can be a struggle. Fortunately, opportunities like Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals bring together hundreds of likeminded people, sharing resources, ideas, and finding hope together. The 2025 Summit for Animals is taking place in Montreal, Quebec on A…
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#47 - Building From Scratch w/ Stephen Turnbull (Part 2)
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This episode of RDR is the second half of a conversation between Scott and Stephen Turnbull, owner of T5 Insurance Services & cohost of The Scratch Agency Podcast. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:35) - Show Start (2:30) - Social Strategy (4:45) - If You're Not Unique, You're Weak (6:50) - Out of the Box Thinking (8:10) - Value of Wor…
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#46 - Building From Scratch w/ Stephen Turnbull (Part 1)
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This episode of RDR is the first part of a conversation between Scott and Stephen Turnbull, owner of T5 Insurance Services & cohost of The Scratch Agency Podcast. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:35) - Show Start & Stephen's Background (4:20) - Branding New Agency (6:35) - Telling is Not Selling (7:50) - Knowing Somebody Who Does (10:…
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Sound is a Pound #8 (Highly Evolved by The Vines and Planet Claire by The B-52's) - 333
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Sound is a pound is always good fun. You'd be amazed what you can pick up for a quid in a charity shop. It's been about 18 months since our last one of these and frankly, we'd forgotten what albums we'd "gifted" each other at the end of the last episode. So Mark decided to pick two that he'd bought for Chris: Planet Claire by The B-52's (a strange …
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#45 - Building Trust & Community w/ Katie Myers (Part 2)
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This episode of RDR is the second half of a conversation between Scott and agent Katie Myers from Janesville, WI. We discuss building community from scratch, starting in a new area, serving others & constantly staying top of mind. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:30) - Show Start (1:50) - Mayor without the Politics (3:30) - Superconne…
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#44 - Building Trust & Community w/ Katie Myers (Part 1)
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This episode of RDR is the first part of a conversation between Scott and agent Katie Myers from Janesville, WI. We discuss building community from scratch, starting in a new area, serving others & constantly staying top of mind. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:40) - Show Start (2:20) - Starting in a New Town (4:00) - Finding Opportu…
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Hide the Kitchen Knives by The Paper Chase - 332
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John Congleton is a great producer, and as it turns out, also a great musician. The Paper Chase were, for many years, his only musical project and even as his star began to rise as a producer, he was still churning out unsettling, chromatic, occasionally catchy, often nasty music. Often described as a combination of avant-garde jazz, indie and punk…
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#43 - Strategies on Asking w/ Tyler Jensen (Part 2)
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This episode of RDR is the second part of a conversation between Scott and Tyler Jensen, founder of Insurarisk University. Tyler is a speaker on top performance, a certified insurance counselor & an optimist coach. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:50) - Show Start (2:30) - Where to Start? (5:20) - Three Reasons People Don't Buy (6:45)…
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Long terms fans of the show will know that we've spent altogether far too much time talking about Britpop. And the bad news is that it looks like it's ABOUT BECOME ALL ANYONE TALKS ABOUT when Oasis announce their reunion. We recorded this episode before those rumours started to creep out. Funny how these things happen. Anyway, Mark fell into a Sued…
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#42 - Creating Memorable Customer Experiences w/ Tyler Jensen (Part 1)
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This episode of RDR is the first part of a conversation between Scott and Tyler Jensen, founder of Insurarisk University. Tyler is a speaker on top performance, a certified insurance counselor & an optimist coach. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:30) - Show Start (1:55) - What is an Optimist Coach? (4:00) - Strategies to Stay Optimist…
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#41 - Referral Partners & Social Media Strategy w/ Michael Weaver (Part 2)
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This episode of RDR is the second half of a conversation between Scott and Michael Weaver, Founder of Weaver Sales Academy. Michael is a speaker, author, sales trainer and the co host of the Insurance Buzz Podcast. We dive into centers of influence, referral partners, social media strategy & more. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:55) …
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Covermount Mixtape: Mojo Presents: Ok_Computer - 330
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A quick note of correct: we haven't done a Mojo covermount before. It was Uncut, but the audience for both magazines was/is broadly the same... Or so Mojo would have you believe. We'll be honest: the bag of covermounts is full of questionable CDs, so it was actually something of a surprise to land on something interesting. This Mojo covermount is, …
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#40 - Conversations in Onboarding & Retention w/ Michael Weaver (Part 1)
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On this episode of RDR, Scott is joined by Michael Weaver, Founder of Weaver Sales Academy. Michael is a speaker, author, sales trainer and the co host of the Insurance Buzz Podcast --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:45) - Show Start (3:30) - Costa Rica Story (7:00) - New Customers (10:20) - Warm Handoffs & Building Rapport (12:30) - Re…
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On this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares his thoughts around creating memorable customer experiences. --- Scott Grates Links: Referrals Done Right Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332 Insurance Agency Optimization - https://www.agencyoptimization.c…
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PATREON BONUS UNLOCKED: In Session with Stoffel from Yacøpsæ
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A few months ago we covered Tanz, Grozny Tanz by Yacøpsæ and if you listened to that episode, we mentioned how we'd reached out to the band for some info. They didn't get back to us in time, but band member Stoffel was keen to hear the podcast, so we sent him a link to it. Luckily he was a fan, but there was a few points he wanted to clear up. Afte…
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#38 - Leveraging BNI w/ Dave Ellis (Part 3)
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We're back with the final part of Scott's conversation in studio with Dave Ellis. Dave is an insurance agency owner from South Jordan, Utah. In this episode, we do a deep dive on how to best leverage BNI, whether you're in the club or looking in from the outside. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Episode Intro (0:35) - Show Start (1:15) - You're Alread…
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Hundreds of black bears are killed in British Columbia every year; often, the issue leading to government agents killing bears is attractants such as unsecure garbage that bears may want to explore or eat. While there is much to be said and debated about this situation, one thing is clear: communities need solutions. And that’s where the Ursa Proje…
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We're back with part two of Scott's conversation in studio with Dave Ellis. Dave is an insurance agency owner from South Jordan, Utah. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Show Intro (1:15) - What If I'm New to an Area? Introvert? (3:55) - What If I'm Nervous About Being Approached? (5:50) - People in Same Industry (7:15) - Focusing on Your Niche (8:40) -…
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#36 - Utilizing Civic Organizations w/ Dave Ellis
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On this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott is joined in studio by Dave Ellis. Dave is an insurance agency owner from South Jordan, Utah. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Show Intro (0:40) - Dave's Background (2:45) - Rotary International (5:00) - Dave's Role with Rotary (6:55) - Speaking at Meetings (9:15) - Focus on Being Helpful (11:05) - What i…
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Baader Meinhof by Baader Meinhof w/ Luminous - 329
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Can you believe it was back in February 2020 when we did our Britpop mixtape? How wild is that? This week we're joined by Glaswegian musician Andy Isacsson, otherwise known as Luminous, who has picked this week’s record. We chat at length about his latest record, Precarious Karma, which took him about a decade to complete. We dive into the influenc…
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Katie Skelton on email marketing, personal branding, and overcoming self-doubt
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In this episode of the Strategy & Creative Podcast, I chat with Katie Skelton, a seasoned email marketing consultant and trainer who has found her niche in helping businesses nurture relationships and drive sales through effective email strategies. With a background in the media industry and a passion for writing, Katie describes her journey from c…
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#35 - Six Self Generating Lead Tips w/ Jeff Brinson (Part 2/2)
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This episode of Referrals Done Right is the second half of a two part conversation between Scott and Jeff Brinson, owner of JHB Coaching. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Show Intro (2:20) - Technique #1 - Customer Service Cell Phone (9:45) - Technique #2 - Everywhere You Go (11:35) - Technique #3 - Social Media Sniper (13:35) - Technique #4 - Ecosyst…
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#34 - Having Common Ground w/ Jeff Brinson (Part 1/2)
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This episode of Referrals Done Right is the first of a two part conversation between Scott and Jeff Brinson, owner of JHB Coaching. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Show Intro --- Scott Grates Links: Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662…
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Manic Compression by Quicksand - 328
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Is this a controversial choice? Quicksand's debut album Slip is widely regarded a classic, and in my quarters the band are seen as being hugely influential. So in many ways, picking their second album, Manic Compression, as an unsung classic seems like a no-brainer. On this episode, Chris talk about why this album is not just an unsung classic, but…
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In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares some actionable insights on how to overcome self-doubt and move past that ever present fear of rejection. --- Scott Grates Links: TED Talk - Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/ Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2963590766623…
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Hailing from Ireland, Katie Kim is an artist who has demonstrated remarkable musical growth over the course of her career so far. Evolving from lo-fi folk to dark, experimental, haunting, almost ambient alternative rock. This week, we talk about her entire discography, before diving into her riveting fourth album, Hour of the Ox.…
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#32 - Building Through Community w/ James Bild (Part 2/2)
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This episode of Referrals Done Right is the second half of a two part conversation between Scott and James Bild. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Show Intro (1:30) - Cloning Our Best Customers (2:50) - Are You Worthy of a Referral? (5:30) - Get Specific (6:35) - Building Your Perfect Customer Avatar (7:45) - Creating a Wow Experience & Gaining Trust (…
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More than 5,000 wild species are at risk of extinction in Canada right now – it’s an overwhelming, staggering number, and it begs the question: what are we doing about it? Environmental journalist Sarah Cox explores this question with hope and curiosity in her new book, Signs of Life: Field Notes from the Frontlines of Extinction. Featuring intervi…
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Tim Weaver on creative rebranding, audience insight, visual identity and marketing strategy
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In this episode of the Strategy & Creative Podcast, host Daniel Plume sits down with the Brand Weaver, AKA Tim Weaver. A branding specialist who has delivered rebrands for industries as diverse as local beer breweries to independent schools. In the show Tim shares his experience and journey to brand strategy via stints as creative director and lead…
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#31 - Don't Talk Yourself Out of the Sale
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In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares a story from a recent trip to the Finger Lakes. Sometimes the most important thing you can do in the sales process is shut up and allow people to buy from you. --- Scott Grates Links: Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/ Referrals Done Right FB Group - ht…
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Eight Arms to Hold You by Veruca Salt - 326
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One thing that we find particularly fun about this podcast (most of the time) is re-appraising records from our youth. Taking a closer, critical look at something you were once super familiar with is often eye opening. Particularly if it's a record you remember liking a lot at one time but have since stopped listening to. Most of the time, it's a f…
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#30 - Building Through Community w/ James Bild (Part 1/2)
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This episode of Referrals Done Right is the first of a two part conversation between Scott and James Bild. --- Episode Markers: (0:00) - Show Intro (0:30) - James Background (2:30) - Role of Community Involvement (5:55) - Initial Marketing Approach (7:45) - Figuring Out Your DNA (8:30) - Role of the Schools (10:05) - It's More Than Just Sponsoring …
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#29 - Competition Happens at the Bottom, Collaboration Happens at the Top
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In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares his thoughts around choosing collaboration over competition. --- Scott Grates Links: Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/ Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332 Insurance Agency Optimization - https://www.agencyopt…
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X Japan have released a proper studio album since 1996. They did release a soundtrack in 2016, and released the occasional single too, but as for a longer release? Nada. Zilch. Of course, some of this is down to the fact they essentially broke up and only reunited in 2007. In this episode, we'll be talking about their 5 studio albums. Chris' album …
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In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares his strategies for pushing through the tough days and creating consistency. --- Scott Grates Links: Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/ Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332 Insurance Agency Optimization - https:…
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Tales of the Urban Wild with Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith
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What’s the world like for a Puma in California? What would they encounter, and what would they make of the humans acting strangely in the landscape? Scientist Dr. Tiffany Yap and artist Meital Smith put together what they think that may look like in the incredible Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey, now available from Reverberation Books. Dr…
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Helena Traill on building a successful agency, co-design principles and doing things differently
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In this Strategy & Creative Podcast episode, I interview Helena Traill, an acolyte and proponent of creative co-design and the founder of the growing creative design agency Nooh Studio. In the show Helena shares her unique journey from art school to agency owner - bucking the trend of seeking creative employment at some large enterprise - and how h…
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There's been a fair amount of ink spilled on X Japan over the years in certain media outlets. You can even find recent interviews with drummer/pianist/primary songwriter and Japanese megastar Yoshiki in prestigious publications like Time magazine. X Japan, however, remain something of an enigma on British shores. Sure, Yoshiki – a classically train…
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This episode of Referrals Done Right, is a segment from Scott's recent appearance on Jim DeMicco's "Frustrated By Your Marketing?" podcast. FBYM? channels are linked below. The full episode can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-relationship-marketing-with-scott-grates/id1680185766?i=1000659740723 --- Frustrated By…
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Bears in our Backyards with Paul Johnson
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Black bears in British Columbia face an impossible reality: find new places to live, without being near people, while we continue to remove habitat and ecological connectivity from the landscape. It’s a struggle that journalist and documentarian Paul Johnson wanted to profile – in hopes of making a change. Bears in our Backyards: The Struggle to Su…
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In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares an email he received from a listener named John. John is a newly licensed insurance team member and is outlining his plan to grow his business through referrals. --- Links: Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/ Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.f…
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In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares an excerpt from his upcoming book! --- Links: Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/ Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332 Insurance Agency Optimization - https://www.agencyoptimization.com/ Scott Grates Website - h…
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Nakoda was a grizzly bear who lived in Yoho National Park. She was a well-known bear, having been tracked by Parks Canada as Bear 178, and popular with photographers and tourists who caught a glimpse of her famous blonde-white fur. Tragically, on the evening of June 6, 2024, Nakoda was struck by a vehicle on the Trans-Canada highway near the park, …
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Claire Hutchings on positioning, primary research, and agency performance
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Claire is Founder and MD of Chime, an agency for agencies. She is on a mission to solve the challenge all agencies face – their own marketing. With 15 years’ experience spanning boutique independents and global networked agencies, Claire has a passion for content, bridging strategy and delivery seamlessly bringing her extensive industry knowledge t…
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#24 - Turn Happy Customers Into Referral Machines
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In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares how his thoughts on how to turn your "Star Customers" into infinite referral machines. --- Links: Referrals Done Right Book Pre Sales - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/ Referrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332 Insurance Agency Optimization - https://…
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