Wild Business Growth

Nicole Holland, the Media Coach, Strategist, and Host of The Nicole Holland Show and Fascinating Founders, joins the show to share her powerful journey from Correctional Officer to top expert in podcast guesting and other forms of digital marketing. Hear how her days as Correctional Officer influenced her business career, how to approach podcast hosts when seeking to get on their show, how to foster business relationships, how Nicole structures her life based on happiness, and her incredible visual talent. Connect with Nicole at TheNicoleHolland.com, on Instagram at @TheNicoleHolland, and her podcast The Nicole Holland Show

Shep Hyken, the Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations, joins the show to share his journey from performing magic as a teenager at the Playboy Club to becoming the award-winning Customer Service and Experience Expert. Hear how magic influenced Shep's career, the difference between amazing and average customer service, how to reduce friction and be more convenient, creativity lessons Shep learned from Steve Martin and Carlos Santana, and his race to tackle the Rubik's Cube. Connect with Shep at Hyken.com and on social media at @ShepHyken and @Hyken

Lindsay Pedersen, the Founder of Ironclad Brand Strategy and Bestselling Author of Forging an Ironclad Brand, joins the show to share her journey from studying Psychology to advising top brands such as Starbucks, IMDb, and T-Mobile. Hear how Lindsay started working with such iconic brands, what makes an ironclad brand, how to find your uncommon denominator, why she doesn't have social media on her phone, and her secret talent when it comes to music. Connect with Lindsay at IroncladBrandStrategy.com and her book on Amazon and more

Robert Rose, the Founder and Chief Troublemaker of The Content Advisory and Chief Strategy Advisor of Content Marketing Institute, joins the show to share his journey from aspiring rockstar to marketing rockstar. Hear how to be a troublemaker to improve marketing performance, the most exciting trends in content marketing, the worst forms of marketing, why you should be bored more often, and the creativity lessons Robert learned from John Cleese. Connect with Robert at TCA.inc and RobertRose.net

Lisa Ascolese, The Inventress, joins the show to share her journey inventing and helping to invent several hundred products, beginning when she was a child. Hear what makes a good invention, where to come up with the best ideas, how to turn your idea into a business, how to increase your chances of getting on Shark Tank and QVC, and how Lisa built her client list to include Steve Harvey, Dionne Warwick, and Tyrese Gibson, plus connections with the Sharks from Shark Tank. Connect with Lisa at InventingAtoZ.com and [email protected]

Shooki Grasiani, the Co-Founder of South Beach Bubbles, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in Israel to getting families to play outside the old-fashioned way. Hear the aha moment that inspired Shooki to invent South Beach Bubbles, what makes them so different from other bubble companies, why eSports and technology can be viewed as an enemy, how to turn product reviews into product improvements, and the largest bubble he's ever seen. Connect with Shooki on LinkedIn and South Beach Bubbles at SouthBeachBubbles.com and on social media

Emily Hochman, the Founder and CEO of Wellory, joins the show to share her journey changing the health and wellness industry by setting you up with Certified Health Coaches and personalized nutrition plans. Hear how Emily came up with the idea for Wellory, how it works, what to look for in health coaches, how to handle being alone as an entrepreneur, and how her Art History major inspired her career. Connect with Emily and learn more at Wellory.com

Ryan Berman, the Founder of Courageous, Sock Problems, i.d.e.a., and Fishtank joins the show to share his journey from Chief Creative Officer to Bestselling Author of Return on Courage. Hear why courage is so important for business, how to be more courageous, how to become fluent in metaphor, Ryan's campaigns for the MLB and U.S. Ski and Snowboard, and lessons from the 3 years he spent shadowing astronauts, Navy SEALs, business executives, and more. Connect with Ryan at RyanBerman.com, CourageBrands.com, and his book on Amazon and Audible

Carrie Reagh of Social Mint and Patric Fransko of Eye Magnet Management join the show for a special Cleveland agency roundtable edition to share how they started their agencies out of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Hear what's surprised them about entrepreneurship, their favorite client projects, what they're most excited about in the marketing world, why the morning is best for creativity, and the best restaurants in Cleveland. Connect with Carrie at SocialMintContent.com and Patric on social media at @PatricFransko and @EyeMagnetMgt

Howard Shear, the Owner of Lakeside Laundry Equipment and A.L.L. Laundry Service, joins the show to share his journey leading his 2nd and 3rd-generation family business. Hear how Howard was introduced to the laundry business, how technology has changed the industry, how to run a successful family business, how to start a conversation with anyone, and life lessons from Howard's father Leon, a Holocaust survivor. Connect with Howard at [email protected], on Facebook, and at 216-475-2040, ext. 103

Sue B. Zimmerman, The Instagram Expert, Speaker, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share her journey from starting offline crafting businesses to becoming @TheInstagramExpert. Hear the top ways to grow your brand on Instagram, why Instagram is like a village, what features you should focus on, the creative inspiration that comes from clothing stores, and why you should always keep markers or colored pencils nearby. Connect with Sue B. on Instagram at @TheInstagramExpert, @SueBZimmerman, @SBZTeam, and at SueBZimmerman.com/Guide

Steve Woodruff, the King of Clarity, joins the show to share how to unlock your company's DNA and produce crystal-clear messaging to generate sales and referrals. Hear the concept behind his new book Clarity Wins, how to get remembered when telling people what you do, why memory darts are better than elevator pitches, why everybody needs a villain, and even tips from brain science and astronomy. Connect with Steve at ClarityFuel.com, on Facebook at @KingOfClarity, and his book at ClarityWins.org

Shama Hyder, the Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Influencer, and Founder and CEO of Zen Media joins the show to share her journey from growing up in India to building an award-winning marketing agency. Hear how Shama started Zen Media, how to win clients, the importance of market research, how to remove the gremlins blocking your creativity, and what we can learn from animals. Connect with Shama at ZenMedia.com, ShamaHyder.com, and on social media

Donald Kelly, The Sales Evangelist, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in Jamaica to producing and hosting over 1,000 episodes of The Sales Evangelist podcast. Hear how Donald became The Sales Evangelist, how to turn your podcast into a business, how to grow your podcast listener base, how to get better at selling, and the best sales channels to sell through. Connect with Donald on Instagram and LinkedIn at @DonaldCKelly and at TheSalesEvangelist.com

Elise Gelwicks, the Internship Expert, Author, and Founder of InternView joins the show to share her journey from the Fortune 500 and management consulting to designing meaningful internships and personal development workshops for companies. Hear how she got the idea for InternView, how to create an effective internship program, how to network to advance your career, how to win a raffle, and the most incredible dating story you'll ever hear. Connect with Elise at [email protected] and TheInternView.com

Kevin Lane, the Sandcastle Genius, Web Developer, and Founder of Create A Castle joins the show to share his journey revolutionizing the way families build sandcastles and snowcastles. Hear how he came up with the idea for Create A Castle, how it differs from traditional sandcastle molds, the role 3D printing played in the invention, and the creative inspiration that comes from sand sculptors. Connect with Kevin at CreateACastle.com, [email protected], and on social media

Kim Kaupe, the Co-Founder of The Superfan Company, joins the show to share her journey starting her business and getting on the hit TV show, Shark Tank. Hear behind-the-scenes of Shark Tank, the business impact after being featured on the show, why creativity comes outside of work, and how The Superfan Company works with A-list clients including Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Dolly Parton, and Bob Dylan. Connect with Kim on Instagram at @KimKaupe, at KimKaupe.com, and TheSuperfanCompany.com

Mark Friedman, the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of AmeriMark, eCommerce Expert, and Mentor joins the show to share lessons from his experience as President of eCommerce at Steve Madden, CMO of Brooks Brothers, and more. Hear how eCommerce has skyrocketed while traditional retail has met the Retailpocalypse, how to succeed with eCommerce, what the future of eCommerce will look like, and the perks of being a mentor or mentee. Connect with Mark on Twitter at @mbf61, LinkedIn at @MarkBFriedman, and Facebook

Stephanie Liu, the Live Video Expert, Agency Founder, Social Media Strategist, and Speaker joins the show to share how she created the Facebook Live show and course Lights, Camera, Live. Hear how to grow your brand with live video, create a community through a closed Facebook group, the type of music that unlocks the doors to your creativity, and the best Girl Scout Cookies of all time. Connect with Stephanie at LightsCameraLive.com, facebook.com/groups/smstrategist, and facebook.com/heystephanieliu

Mark Schaefer, the Globally-Recognized Keynote Speaker, Marketing Consultant, College Educator, and Bestselling Author joins the show to share why most of the things marketers do don't work - and what you can do to change that. Hear the concept behind his new book Marketing Rebellion, examples from companies that are successfully connecting with customers, lessons from studying under Peter Drucker, and how cruises lead to creativity. Connect with Mark at BusinessesGROW.com for his blog, books, and The Marketing Companion Podcast

Wendi Weiner, The Writing Guru, Attorney, Career Branding Expert, and Resume Writer joins the show to share how she transitioned from a decade-long law career to her own writing business. Hear why Wendi chose writing and entrepreneurship over law, the importance of personal branding, tips to improve your resume and LinkedIn profile, and how running the NYC Marathon changed Wendi's life. Connect with Wendi on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook at @TheWritingGuru and at WritingGuru.net

Jay Baer, the Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author, 7th-Generation Entrepreneur, and Founder of Convince and Convert joins the show to share how you can intentionally spark Word of Mouth for your business. Hear the concept behind his new book Talk Triggers and The Talk Triggers Show, the best examples of Word of Mouth, how he founded 5 multimillion-dollar companies, and even the tequila that tastes like angel tears. Connect with Jay on social media at @JayBaer and at TalkTriggers.com, TalkTriggersShow.com, and ConvinceAndConvert.com

Stephanie Goldman, the CEO and Founder of Map2Next, joins the show to share her journey from the worlds of investment banking and private equity to launching a trip planning app. Hear the ups and downs of building an app, how to pivot your career, the value of customer feedback, and the creative power of commencement speeches. Connect with Stephanie at [email protected], on LinkedIn, on Instagram at @x_steph_0 (zero), and download Map2Next on the App Store

Ben Sturner, the CEO and Founder of Leverage Agency, joins the show to share how he built one of the top sports marketing agencies in the world. Hear how he grew his agency from his apartment to an office on Madison Avenue, what the future of sports will look like, and how Ben facilitated sponsorships for multiple Triple Crown winners, brought cricket to America, college hockey to Madison Square Garden, and more. Connect with Ben at [email protected], on Instagram at @BenjaminSturner, and on Twitter at @LeverageAgency

Chelsea Krost, the Marketing Strategist, LinkedIn Instructor, Speaker, and Influencer joins the show to share her journey from teenage radio host to America's Leading Millennial Expert. Hear how to best market to millennials, why influencer marketing is so effective, the power of your personal brand, and how to turn failure into growth. Connect with Chelsea on Instagram, Twitter, and more at @ChelseaKrost and at ChelseaKrost.com

Kate O'Neill, the Futurist, Author, Keynote Speaker, Fortune 500 Advisor, and Founder of KO Insights joins the show to share her journey from being one of the first 100 employees of Netflix to writing Tech Humanist and speaking at the UN. Hear what Netflix was like in the early days, how to align your company to make lives better, whether privacy even exists anymore, and why completely unplugging isn't necessary. Connect with Kate on Twitter at @KateO and at KOinsights.com

Ryan Foland, the Global Keynote Speaker, TED Talker, Managing Partner of InfluenceTree, and Inventor of the 3-1-3 Method joins the show to share his journey from being bullied as a ginger child to inspiring others through creative speeches. Hear how he invented the 3-1-3 Method, an impromptu 3-1-3 exercise, how improving communication can improve your life, and why something as simple as drawing stick figures can increase your creativity. Connect with Ryan at RyanFoland.com, on Twitter at @RyanFoland, and his podcasts at RyanFoland.com/Speaking

Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri, Voice Actor, Speaker, Emcee, and Musician joins the show to share her journey to becoming the famous Apple voice assistant. Hear the recording process that went into creating Siri, how her accidental fame impacts her daily life, how to become a better speaker, and how to break out of your comfort zone. Connect with Susan at SusanCBennett.com and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @SiriouslySusan

Tracey Brown, the Nonprofit Leader, Inspiring Marketer, and Successful Executive joins the show to share her road to becoming the first CEO of the American Diabetes Association to actually have the disease. Hear what makes her successful, how to manage relationships with several different parties, why she switched to the nonprofit industry, and leadership lessons from her roles at Procter & Gamble, ExxonMobil, AMEX, Sam's Club, and more. Connect with Tracey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @Type2CEO and the American Diabetes Association at Diabetes.org

Michael Rozen, the Superstar Lawyer, Special Master, International Man of Mystery, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share his experience settling some the most challenging disputes in American history, including the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001, BP's Gulf Coast Compensation Fund, the Jerry Sandusky Scandal, and more. Hear how to solve complex problems, the differences between being a lawyer and a CEO, the importance of having a mentor, and how to maintain an incredible work ethic. Connect with Michael at TRGPcap.com

Christina Nicholson, the PR and Media Expert, TV Host, TEDx Speaker, and Founder of Media Maven joins the show to share her journey from TV news reporter to marketing agency owner. Hear how to get your business or brand more exposure, a breakdown of the 3 different types of media, how to invest in your business, and the perks of being your own boss. Connect with Christina on Instagram and Twitter at @ChristinaAllDay, her business at MediaMavenAndMore.com, and her podcast Become a Media Maven

Taylor Ryan, the 5-time Co-Founder, Speaker, and CMO of the hottest Danish startup Valuer joins the show to share his journey from Washington, D.C. to the Copenhagen startup world. Hear how Valuer uses artificial intelligence (Ai) to connect startups with corporations for corporate innovation, a beginner's guide to Ai, SEO tools for wild growth, and even Taylor's appearance on House Hunters International. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn and Valuer at Valuer.ai

Christoph Trappe, the Founder of the Authentic Storytelling Project, Director of Content at Stamats Business Media, Author, and Keynote Speaker joins the show to share his journey from playing football in Germany to becoming a top content marketer based in Iowa. Hear how he transitioned from journalism to nonprofits to speaking, what you can do to become a better storyteller, the power of trying new things, and the potential of virtual reality (VR). Connect with Christoph at AuthenticStorytelling.net, on Twitter at @CTrappe, and on LinkedIn

Ann Handley, the Queen of Content Marketing, World's First Chief Content Officer, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and Keynote Speaker joins the show to share how she's grown MarketingProfs to new content heights. Hear how she became a digital pioneer, why writing is so important today, how to find your voice, and tips on staying creative while working from home. Connect with Ann at AnnHandley.com, MarketingProfs at MarketingProfs.com, and sign up for Ann's newsletter at AnnHandley.com/Newsletter

Scott Gelber, the President of Merkley+Partners, joins the show to share his journey from college football player to President of the NYC ad agency. Hear how to succeed in the agency world, how to focus on ideas instead of shiny objects, how to market effectively with a lower budget, and how to evaluate hot digital trends. Connect with Scott on Twitter at @sgelber1, on LinkedIn, and his blog at gelbr.tumblr.com

Hypnotist Rob and Mind Reader Kennedy, the dynamic British duo and Co-Founders of ResponseSuite, join the show to hilariously share how their personal passions translate to the business world. Hear how they founded ResponseSuite from a shared need, how surveys and email marketing can fuel business growth, how to stay creative, and of course tips on hypnotism and mind reading. Connect with ResponseSuite on social media at @ResponseSuite and visit ResponseSuiteDeal.com/Wild for a free 14-day trial

Sara Stark, the Head of Marketing and Creative at Dishoom, joins the show to share how the Best Restaurant in the UK on Yelp grew from a single London location to 7 locations across the UK that serve 50,000 people per week. Hear how Dishoom fosters a culture of creativity and care, how to maintain the quality of your brand while experiencing massive growth, and the restaurant ad that rocked the UK. Connect with Sara on LinkedIn and Dishoom at dishoom.com and on Instagram and Twitter at @Dishoom

Brian Fanzo, the Millennial Keynote Speaker, Change Evangelist, Social Media Influencer, and Podcaster joins the show to share his journey from cybersecurity in the Department of Defense to international keynote speaker. Hear how to stay ahead of the curve with new technology, the most exciting tech trends for the next few years, how to translate skills across industries, and even tips on reading body language from Brian's career in the World Series of Poker. Connect with Brian on your favorite social media platform at @iSocialFanz, at [email protected], and his podcasts FOMOFanz and SMACtalk

Drew Davis, the Marketing Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Content Marketing Influencer, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share his journey from producing for The Today Show and The Muppets to world-renowned speaker. Hear how he approaches every speech, how to stay creative when speaking, the top brandscapes of all time, and even some Muppet impressions. Connect with Drew on Instagram at @drewdavishere and at akadrewdavis.com

Emily Griffith, the Digital Nomad, Surfer Chick, and Founder of Lil Bucks joins the show to share how she's bringing the buckwheat revolution to the US after finding inspiration in Australia. Hear how she created her superfood line of sprouted buckwheat seeds, the pros and cons of launching a food brand, the benefits of working and living in different countries, and how different hobbies fuel creativity. Connect with Emily at emigriff.com and on Instagram at @emigriff, and buy Lil Bucks at lovelilbucks.com and on Amazon

Rebekah Radice, the Social Media Influencer, Speaker, Author, and Founder of Rebekah Radice Media and RadiantLA joins the show to share how social media can be an effective business growth tool. Hear how she transitioned from radio personality to social media expert, the simple things you can do every day to grow your business on social media, how to increase creativity by going outside, and how to maintain work-life balance. Connect with Rebekah at RebekahRadice.com, on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn at @RebekahRadice, and the Brand Authority Podcast

John Lee Dumas (JLD), the Podcasting Legend and Host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, joins the show for a rapid-fire 15 Questions in 15 Minutes! Hear how he built his business off podcasting, how to get in touch with any big name, how to stay committed doing something every single day, and how to find a mentor. Connect with JLD on Instagram and Twitter at @JohnLeeDumas and his podcast at EOFire.com

Greg Branstetter, the President and Founder of Hippo Direct, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by his son and our podcast host, Max Branstetter. Hear how Greg started Hippo Direct back in 1992, the pros and cons of family businesses, his biggest life lessons, and how music and travel can inspire creativity. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn, on Instagram at @gbhippo, and at [email protected]

Joe Martin, the Head of Social Analytics at Adobe, Marketing Influencer, and King of Dad Jokes on Twitter joins the show to share his experience as an intrapreneur at one of the world's leading tech giants. Hear how he and Adobe foster creativity, how to get better at brainstorming, how to increase your chances of going viral on social media, and how to find business inspiration from your kids. Connect with Joe on Twitter at @joeDmarti and on LinkedIn

ThatViolaKid, the Violist, Rapper, and Social Media Superstar joins the show to share how he's championing Classical music in the digital world after graduating from the historic Juilliard School. Hear how he plans to become the Neil deGrasse Tyson of Music, how to stay creative with your social media content, and the importance of storytelling. Connect with @ThatViolaKid on Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and ThatViolaKid.com and check out his debut single "Duality" on Spotify

Joe Pulizzi, The Godfather of Content Marketing, Speaker, Author, and Man in Orange joins the show for a special Halloween edition to share how he founded Content Marketing Institute and Content Marketing World, the largest content marketing event in the world. Hear how he transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, his predictions on the future of content marketing, and how a single color can be a powerful branding tool. Connect with Joe on Twitter at @JoePulizzi, at JoePulizzi.com, and his foundation at TheOrangeEffect.org

Devon Cajuste, the NFL tight end and breakout star of HBO's "Hard Knocks" joins the show to share the impact of his training camp journey with the Cleveland Browns. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the show's production and the NFL, how fame and social media have changed his life, and how to keep positivity and creativity to the max. Connect with Cajuste on Instagram at @DevonCajuste86, on Twitter and Facebook at @DevonCajuste, and at [email protected]

Dr. Chithra Durgam, the World's Coolest Dentist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Social Media Rockstar joins the show to share how she grew her practice, Aesthetic Dental, through Musical.ly and Instagram and got featured in Gary Vaynerchuk's #1 New York Times Bestseller "Crushing It!" Hear how she partnered with Snoop Dogg as part of her invention, ROAR Mouthguards, her advice for any dentist or marketer in today's world, and how to find inspiration for social media. Connect with Dr. Durgam on Instagram, Musical.ly, and Snapchat at @DrDurgam, Twitter at @Dr_Durgam, and her practice at adentalonline.com

Ann Bastianelli, the award-winning Kelley Professor, Advertising Executive, Speaker, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share her unprecedented journey from advising Coach Bob Knight to her career at Leo Burnett, Anthology Consulting, and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Hear stories from her famous marketing campaign work, including McDonald's Happy Meals and 2 Scoops of Raisin Bran, plus what she learned from Bob Knight, and the rewarding aspects of teaching at a top business school. Connect with Ann on LinkedIn, at [email protected], or at [email protected]

Lucie Fink, the super fun Video Producer, Lifestyle Host, Stop Motion Artist, and Social Media Superstar joins the show to share her wild journey from med student to star YouTube host at Refinery29. Hear how she turned her dream into reality through social media video production, the most memorable moments from her hit shows Try Living with Lucie and Lucie for Hire, how she manages her extreme amount of notifications on social media, and why she talks to her plants. Connect with Lucie at LucieFink.com, on Instagram and Twitter at @LucieBFink, on Snapchat at @LucieFink, and watch her YouTube videos at Refinery29 and Lucie Fink