TLTQ Ep. 105 - On Emails, Takeaways & Outlander (feat. Danielle Weil)
Is your email list really that important? How can we best communicate our deep awareness of the problems our prospects face without pouring salt in the wound? How can we find the perfect balance...
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TLTQ Ep. 104 - On Values, Adaptability & The White Lotus (feat. Brian Patacca)
Should your stances, causes, and beliefs be part of your brand? Should we welcome unsubscribes and bitchy comments - or play it safe when it comes to "hot button" topics? And what the heck should...
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TLTQ Ep. 101 - On Bro-Marketing, Manipulation & Andor (feat. Josh Elledge)
Relationship Marketing is so much easier said than mastered. How can we forge genuine connections with a whole bunch of people at once - and maintain that earned intimacy? How can we prove...
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TLTQ Ep. 100 - On Big Leaps, Busywork & Elton John (feat. Bri Seeley)
Are you stuck on the "rollercoaster of inconsistent income?" We all know entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint, but it can feel extra cumbersome when we're stuck in a marketing rut, drowning...
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TLTQ Ep. 99 - ICYMI: The Business of Fandom: Live from FAN EXPO Chicago 2022
Holy heck! Annie P. Ruggles' strategy novella and companion guide, "The Coach Who Would Not Sell" comes out today! To mark the occasion (and give Annie a bit of a break), we're bringing back our...
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TLTQ Ep. 98 - On Enthusiasm, SEO, and The A-Team (feat. Seth Goldstein)
We all know mindset is a critical tool for entrepreneurs - but is your mindset working harmoniously with your marketing, and vice versa? In the struggle to break through the noise and reach...
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TLTQ Ep. 97 - On Leaders, Role Models & Scandal (feat. Kristen Edwards)
What the heck does it actually mean to be a "natural leader?" And, if you're an un-natural leader, are you just out of luck? For being an isolated endeavor, solopreneurship sure demands a lot of...
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TLTQ Ep. 96 - First Impressions, Bad Clients & Avatar: The Last Airbender (Feat. Damion Taylor)
So - what do we do about the "just not your people" people? The bad fits? The awkward encounters? And - on the flipside - how can we ask for and receive support without feeling clingy, desperate,...
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TLTQ Ep. 95 - On Joyfulness, Overworking & A League of Their Own (feat. Dr. Erin M. Baker)
Is joy fluffy or essential? A soft skill or a beacon? And on the flipside, is burnout a badge of honor? How can we keep the love alive in our small businesses, in spite of recessions, upheaval, bad...
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TLTQ Ep. 94 - Discoverability: A Candid Convo with Emmy Award-Winner & MTV Talent Executive Vinnie Potestivo
Mandy Moore, The Osbournes, Ashton Kutcher, The Millionaire Matchmaker - behind each media sensation, there was a helluva media/brand strategist - Vinnie Potestivo! As a network talent executive at...
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