“Any entrepreneur that starts a business has to have – me included – a touch of narcissism, if not a good dose of it.” In the world of business, achieving growth requires more than just expanding locations or launching new ventures. It’s a journey that involves facing challenges, learning lessons, and personal evolution. Roger Martin […]
Today’s episode features Diana Nakarmi, co-founder of Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts, a small studio in Arlington, Virginia, started 10 years ago with her now-husband. Together, they’ve built a brand based on passion and a dream of changing lives through Mixed Martial Arts. Diana shares how building a brand takes investment — financial and otherwise — […]
Welcome to Season 2 of The M Word! In the season opener, co-hosts Jennifer Mulchandani and Heather Myklegard discuss how to build a brand, why it’s important, and how to know when it’s time for an update. Subscribe to The M Word wherever you listen to podcasts or listen direct from The M Word page. […]
Marketing experts and hosts of The M Word, Jennifer and Heather are back for our final episode of 2021 to help you plan your EOY campaign. As the year closes, here are some tips, tricks and tools to utilize for your EOY giving campaign for nonprofits and beyond. Listen to five important things that they’ve […]
Karlyn is the founder of Oh Snap! Social and creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework, a new approach to social media marketing made specifically for businesses “tempted to fake their own death and flee to Tahiti at the mere thought of content creation.” Karlyn developed her user-friendly strategy after working for a decade with a […]
Chris Rudolph is a husband, father of three and a business coach for digital agency owner, Freedom Business Family. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Chris and his family now live, work and volunteer in Baja, Mexico (just south of San Diego). He helps digital agency owners grow their income, build a team, and spend more time […]
Gresham “Gresh” W. Harkless Jr. is the founder of CBNation and Blue 16 Media. CBNation is a Business to Business (B2B) Brand focusing on increasing the business success rate by providing visibility and resources for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Blue 16 Media is a digital marketing agency providing digital marketing services including web design […]
Marcia Sheehan runs HerHideaways and Connections Consulting LLC. A serial entrepreneur since 2013, Marcia is focused on getting entrepreneurial women to self-prioritize so they are fulfilled enough as a person to put their passion-based work into the world, Marcia offers unique services that support entrepreneurs through their journey. Marcia’s business model was upended during COVID, […]
Eric Stern is the 4th generation owner of Casual Adventure since 1955. The outdoor and sporting goods store has won numerous awards and enjoys a strong reputation for being heavily involved in supporting the local community. Eric shares some of the many tactics he’s used to connect with causes and create business partnerships that are win:win. […]
Brian Loebig is the founder of the digital marketing agency Loebig Ink, LLC and an award-winning technology blog. Brian shares his approach to marketing strategy and his favorite tactics, pulling from his more than 20 years of experience working as a practitioner and administrator in the small business, non-profit, human service, and technology fields with […]