STOP Ignoring the Power of Empathy in Your Business with Greg Shanken
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Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Greg Shanken, a distinguished entrepreneur has turned personal challenges into a catalyst for professional innovation and societal change. As the founder of Gloss, a Boulder, Colorado-based digital marketing and web development agency, Greg not only excels in driving digital strategy but also advocates passionately for the therapeutic use of psychedelic medicines. His story is a compelling blend of overcoming adversity, embracing change, and leading advocacy in uncharted territories.
About Greg Shanken:
Greg Shanken stands at the forefront of the digital marketing realm with his agency, Gloss, which specializes in creating dynamic web experiences and strategic marketing campaigns. However, his journey into the depths of personal health issues introduced him to the healing potentials of psychedelic therapies, transforming not only his life but also his approach to business and community involvement. Today, Greg is a recognized figure in the psychedelic movement, advocating for legal changes and increased acceptance of these therapies.
In this episode, Thomas and Greg discuss:
- Revitalizing Life and Career Through Psychedelic Healing: Explore Greg's transformative journey through psychedelic therapy, which revitalized his enthusiasm for his career and life.
- From Personal Healing to Public Advocacy: How Greg leveraged his personal experiences to advocate for psychedelic medicine, contributing to legislative changes and public awareness.
- Empathy-Driven Entrepreneurship: Discover how Gloss differentiates itself in the competitive digital marketing space by prioritizing empathy, understanding client needs deeply, and delivering impactful solutions.
Key Takeaways:
- Transformation Through Healing
Insights into how personal challenges and alternative healing methods can profoundly impact professional life and business success.
- The Importance of Empathy in Business
Techniques for integrating empathy into business operations to deeply connect with clients and deliver services that truly make a difference.
- Advocacy and Entrepreneurship
Greg's experience with pushing for societal and regulatory acceptance of psychedelic medicines and how other entrepreneurs can advocate for causes they believe in.
"Turning points in your life can lead to roads less traveled that open up new horizons in both personal and professional worlds." — Greg Shanken
CONNECT WITH GREG SHANKEN:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregshanken/
Website: https://glosstech.io/
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
Website: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/
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Chapters
1. STOP Ignoring the Power of Empathy in Your Business with Greg Shanken (00:00:00)
2. Psychedelic Healing and Professional Evolution (00:00:06)
3. Managing Entrepreneurial Challenges and Website Development (00:14:50)
4. Empathy in Business Branding Strategy (00:23:00)
5. Empathy and Global Labor Market Leverage (00:33:17)
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