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Sharing stories and perspective on how businesses utilize their Marketing and what makes them unique, stand out and how their story is told.

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May 16, 202659 min

#48 - Sofia Kirkman (The Storybook Boutique & Part of Your World Princess Co.)

May the FOURTH appearance be a great one having Sofia Kirkman back on the show and it indeed was!!! With the opening of her NEW VENUE, The Storybook Boutique, there's LOTS to be excited for!! However...it wasn't all fairy tale dreams leading up to it. There was a bit of a shakeup within Sofia's staff. She had to let her manager of five years go which was one of the hardest decisions and actions she's had to do to date. Weathering that storm led up to an AMAZING grand opening and hitting the ground running strong!! This is just the beginning of a MAGICAL new chapter for Sofia!For more information about The Storybook Boutique AND Part Of Your World Princess Co. along with booking inquiries visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️The Storybook BoutiqueWebsiteInstagramFacebookPart of Your World Princess Co.WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokEmail: sofia@partofyourworldprincessco.comCorporate Event Inquiries: events@partofyourworldprincessco.com00:00 - intro03:24 - for those who don't know...who is Sofia & what's her business?04:18 - the story & journey of The Storybook Boutique06:50 - the 2026 agenda for The Storybook Boutique08:35 - the 2026 marketing campaign for The Storybook Boutique13:11 - Sofia's staff shakeup!!!27:02 - the 3 to 5 year plan for The Storybook Boutique29:59 - what makes The Storybook Boutique & Part of Your World Princess Co. unique47:50 - Sofia's advice she'd give to herself five years ago55:32 - contact info58:34 - outro

December 3, 20251 hr 38 min

#46 - Mallory Kuhn (Kuhn Creative & Author)

Mallory Kuhn owner of Kuhn Creative AND published author sits down in the studio and chats about her journey as a new entrepreneur, her inspiration for writing Fantasy & Horror novels, going into the Marketing field, her business goals, sharing thoughts & takes on Star Wars AND toxic fandom!!!For more information about Kuhn Creative & Mallory's books visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Websiteshttps://www.mjkuhn.com/kuhn-creativehttps://www.mjkuhn.com/booksFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro03:23 - Who is Mallory Kuhn?05:53 - Mallory's author & writing journey08:58 - What inspired Mallory to write Fantasy & Horror?12:45 - What made Mallory want to go into Marketing?17:16 - "Back in our day" w/higher education vs. now w/gen z22:03 - Walter AND Mallory didn't walk their college graduation ceremonies25:48 - Walter tells Mallory a fun freshman college tale28:25 - Walter tells Mallory a tale about a college exam35:24 - Mallory's business goals37:49 - Mallory launched on her own in May47:22 - What Mallory DOES NOT like about what she does49:24 - Mallory's backup plan(s)57:28 - Would Mallory make a deal w/the devil?!?!01:02:01 - Star Wars prequels...01:05:22 - Mallory's favorite hobbies/activities01:15:26 - Toxic fandom01:16:52 - Game of Thrones final season let down01:18:27 - Rise of Skywalker...*sigh*01:25:01 - House of the Dragon01:28:52 - The Walking Dead01:36:31 - Mallory's contact info01:37:30 - Outro

November 5, 202556 min

#45 - Nicole Lovati (Lovati's Outdoor Services)

Nicole Lovati is all in with her husband Phil in running Lovati's Outdoor Services!She talks about her journey so far as a business owner, the power of networking, what she DOES NOT like about her job, wearing the business hat alongside her husband and...if she actually uses the bathroom in her camper or not!!!For more information about Lovati's Outdoor Services visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro02:45 - Who Is Nicole & Lovati's Outdoor Services?04:37 - The Journey Of Running A Business08:31 - Was It A Dream To Run A Business Or Did It Just Happen?13:58 - Biggest Strengths & Needed Improvements For Lovati's Marketing15:08 - The Power Of Networking For Lovati's17:37 - Biggest Goal(s) Already Achieved And/Or Want To Before The End Of The Year19:23 - What Nicole DOES NOT Like About What She Does22:40 - The Biggest Challenge Running Lovati's Outdoor Services25:28 - Lovati's Target Demographic/Market26:41 - Is There a Backup/Plan B IF Lovati's Outdoor Services Is No More?!31:02 - Wearing The Business Hats as Husband & Wife40:20 - Does Nicole Make a Deal w/The Devil?!?!43:50 - Nicole & Phil's Favorite Hobbies/Activities46:57 - Does Nicole Use Her Camper Bathroom & Shower or Not??51:10 - Nicole's Experience w/Shorewood Kiwanis So Far54:01 - Lovati's Outdoor Services Contact Info54:41 - Outro

September 3, 20251 hr 22 min

#44 - Alex Speshock (Clawson Chamber of Commerce)

Alec Speshock is growing the future of the Clawson Chamber of Commerce as the recent Executive Director!! He's also looking to run for City Council in Clawson as well! Alec chats about his goals for the chamber, what he DOES NOT like about what he does, his BIGGEST challenges running the chamber, growing the CLYP (Clawson Young Professionals) group, perspective being an elder young professional and offering insight on business experiences, his soccer injury and...if he'd make a deal w/the devil!!!For more information about the Clawson Chamber of Commerce visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro05:05 - Clawson Chamber Of Commerce & Alec's Journey w/It11:54 - A Chamber Gets Thrown Under The Bus!!!18:15 - Clawson Chamber's Marketing Strengths & Needed Improvements22:34 - Alec's Goals For The Chamber This Year30:41 - What Alec DOES NOT Like About What He Does36:48 - Alec's Plan B/Backup Plan IF The Clawson Chamber Goes Under43:06 - Alec's BIGGEST Challenges Running The Clawson Chamber53:08 - Does Alec Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?!59:46 - Alec's Favorite Hobbies/Activities01:06:36 - Alec's/Clawson Chamber Of Commerce Contact Info01:08:50 - Young Professionals Group & Retrospective01:13:26 - Walter's Humbling Business Experience To Date!!!01:20:56 - Outro

August 6, 20251 hr 11 min

# 43 - Shanelle Johnson (Lilli An's Health & Wellness)

Shanelle Johnson owner of Lilli An's Health & Wellness makes her podcast debut!!! She discusses her "a-ha" moment becoming a business owner, why she uses sea moss, her biggest goals for the year, what she DOES NOT like about what she does, her backup plan/plan b, if she always wanted to be a business owner, if she'd take a deal w/the devil and...she helps Walter with meditating!!!For more information about Lilli An's Health & Wellness visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro03:45 - Who Is Shanelle Johnson & Lilli An's Health & Wellness06:37 - Shanelle's "A-Ha" Moment For Becoming A Business Owner10:00 - What Drew Shanelle To Sea Moss?11:43 - One Of Shanelle's Biggest Goals For Lilli An's This Year13:29 - Lilli An's Marketing Strengths & Needed Improvements22:45 - What Shanelle DOES NOT Like About What She Does27:35 - Shanelle's Most Challenging Aspect Running Her Company31:37 - Shanelle's Plan B/Backup Plan42:40 - Does Shanelle Take A Deal w/The Devil?!?!45:41 - Did Shanelle Always Want To Be An Entrepreneur Or Did It Just Happen?51:01 - Shanelle's Hobbies/Activities56:49 - Walter Can't Meditate!!!01:07:51 - Lilli An's/Shanelle's Contact Info01:09:48 - Outro

July 23, 20251 hr 2 min

#42 - Gari Kersten (Savvy Advertising Solutions Inc.)

Gari Kersten is no stranger to sales!! His recent journey with Savvy Advertising Solutions Inc. has been anything but dull. He chatted about his journey in sales, his Savvy chapter, Gen Z, Savvy's marketing methods, what he DOES NOT like about what he does, his Plan B IF Savvy were to close permanently, what's on his playlist and...if he'd make a deal with the devil!!!For more information about Savvy Advertising Solutions and to speak with Gari about ALL things promotional marketing visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInEmail: gari@savvyadvertising.comPhone: 313-410-882300:00 - Intro03:36 - Gari's Journey In Sales07:38 - Gari & Savvy08:58 - Local Business Horror Story11:00 - Savvy's Best Selling Product(s) According To Gari13:20 - Gen Z & Other Generations16:56 - Savvy's Best & Weakest Marketing Methods According To Gari24:08 - Walter Throws A Kroger Sales Rep Under The Bus!!!!31:14 - What Gari DOES NOT Like About What He Does34:10 - Gari's BIGGEST Challenge At Savvy So Far36:45 - Gari's Plan B IF Savvy Were To No Longer Exist45:03 - Would Gari Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?!47:39 - Making Mistakes & Owning Up To Them54:17 - Gari's Hobbies/Activities57:31 - What's On Gari's Playlist?01:00:00 - Gari's/Savvy's Contact Info01:00:45 - Outro

July 4, 20251 hr 9 min

#41 Sofia Kirkman (Part Of Your World Princess Co.)

As the saying goes "third time's a charm!!!"Sofia Kirkman makes her third appearance on the show and doesn't miss a beat!!She's had quite the year so far.Acquiring a new venue space, tragically losing her dad to a sudden battle of pancreatic cancer, dealing with grief on a daily basis, gearing up for remodeling and opening the new venue before the end of summer.She also dives into being a business owner and whether it was a dream of hers, what she would do IF the business went under, getting a major callback from broadway and her recent revival of playing video games.For more information about Part Of Your World Princess Co. and booking inquiries visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokEmail: sofia@partofyourworldprincessco.comCorporate Event Inquiries: events@partofyourworldprincessco.com00:00 - Intro03:30 - Who Is Sofia & Part Of Your World Princess Co.?04:57 - The New Space!!!06:36 - Sofia's Dad's Passing & His Presence At The New Space09:18 - Sofia's Dad An Integral Part Of The Business16:56 - Set Up An LLC...PLEASE!!!18:33 - Walter Recalls An Interaction w/Sofia's Dad21:00 - How Sofia Is Going To Market/Promote The New Space24:00 - Will There Be A Retail Aspect Added To The Business?25:58 - Was It A Dream For Sofia To Be A Business Owner Or Did It Just Happen?32:30 - Sofia's Plan B/Backup Plan37:02 - Sofia Gets A Callback For Broadway...What Does She Do???47:48 - Sofia's Hobbies/Activities54:05 - Walter's PS2 Slim & Retro Video Gaming01:01:01 - What's On Sofia's Playlist Currently?01:03:09 - Part Of Your World Princess Co. Contact Info01:04:28 - The Slumber Party Podcast!!!01:07:02 - Outro

May 23, 202554 min

#40 - Dillon Rochon (Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream)

We are BACK!!! It's been quite a few minutes...more like a few hours since the last Marketing Minds Meet but it's time to get back to it! On this episode we had the pleasure of visiting Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream shop in Grosse Pointe Woods to chat with the owner Dillon Rochon!! Dillon discussed his journey with Ashby's, becoming the store owner in 2020, his biggest challenges, short/long term goals, his plan B, a shared love of music and...if he would make a deal with the devil!!!For more information about Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️FacebookInstagramPhone: (313) 886-256000:00 - Intro03:17 - Dillon's Journey Leading Up To Ashby's04:00 - Becoming The Owner In 202005:22 - Dillon's BIGGEST Challenge Opening Up AND During 202006:25 - Dillon Working By Himself Or w/A Staff Starting Out?08:40 - Dillon's Short Term & Long Term Goals For Ashby's12:58 - Was It A Dream To Be A Business Owner For Dillon?14:12 - One Of Dillon's Most Humbling Experiences Running Ashby's19:40 - What Dillon DOES NOT Like About His Job22:43 - Dillon's Plan B If Ashby's Were To Close?!?!24:58 - Dillon's BIGGEST Challenge Currently Running Ashby's26:04 - Expansion Plans For The Future???32:11 - Would Dillon Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?!35:44 - Dillon's Favorite Hobbies/Activities41:58 - Would Dillon Do More w/His Singing Talents???44:46 - What's Currently On Dillon's Playlist?50:46 - Ashby's Contact Info51:47 - Outro

December 6, 20241 hr 7 min

#39 - Tabitha Mendez (Savvy Advertising Solutions)

Recalling their ribbon cutting ceremony. Hearing about the beginnings of Savvy Advertising Solutions. Sharing experiences on forming professional relationships. Breaking the barrier w/Millenials & Gen Z. Making a deal w/the devil?!?!?! These are a few of the points of discussion we had with Tabitha Mendez owner of Savvy Advertising Solutions. For more information about Savvy Advertising Solutions visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Phone: 313-886-1100 00:00 - Intro 03:40 - What Is Savvy Advertising Solutions? 05:17 - Recalling Savvy's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 06:32 - The Start/Inspiration/History Of Savvy Advertising Solutions 09:28 - Savvy Rebranding The Detroit Zoo 11:57 - Liquid Death Shoutout & Funny Story 13:45 - Forming Professional Relationships 18:38 - Cold Calling 25:21 - Walter Tells Tabitha About An Encounter w/Another Marketing Agency 29:46 - Savvy Advertising's BIGGEST Marketing Successes & Improvements To Be Made 35:24 - How Does Savvy Advertising Solutions Break The Barrier w/Millenials & Gen Z??? 40:46 - Jack Of All Trades OR Master Of Their Craft Marketing Companies??? 47:35 - What Tabitha DOES NOT Like About What She Does 52:07 - Tabitha WOULD Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?!?! 52:45 - Tabitha's Backup Plan If Savvy Advertising Solutions Goes Out Of Business 01:00:31 - Tabitha's Hobbies/Activities 01:02:20 - Band/Artist Tabitha Fell In Love w/On The First Listen 01:03:26 - A TV Show That's Highly Popular That Tabitha DOES NOT Like 01:04:52 - Savvy Advertising Solutions Contact Info 01:05:49 - Outro

November 1, 2024Episode 111 hr 3 min

#38 - David Loria (Squeaky's Cleaning)

We have David Loria who owns Squeaky's Cleaning on the show! David chats with us about the beginnings of his cleaning company Squeaky's Cleaning, how he started a marketing company prior to Squeaky's, finding quality people to work for him, the current marketing successes & improvements for Squeaky's, web 3 for his business, how he found out about/joined the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon, how he still enjoys eating a happy meal from time to time and...if he would make a deal with the devil!! Find out more information about Squeaky's Cleaning below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Phone: 248-980-7468 Email: team@squeakyscleaning.com 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - What Is Squeaky's Cleaning? 05:05 - David's "A-ha" Moment To Start A Marketing Company Pre-Squeaky's 06:54 - Squeaky's Most Requested Cleaning Service 08:31 - David's Take On His Staff 09:52 - Finding Quality People To Want To Work 11:37 - Squeaky's Cleaning Marketing Successes & Improvements 16:20 - Web 3 For Squeaky's Cleaning Future??? 22:20 - What David DOES NOT Like About What He Does 28:15 - Toughest Cleaning Job David Can Recall 33:12 - Would David Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?! 39:55 - Walter's iPhone Going Off Playing Paramore!!! 40:55 - What Makes Squeaky's Cleaning Stand Out? 44:52 - How David Found Sigma Alpha Epsilon 46:09 - Big Takeaways David Experienced From The Fraternity 53:13 - Walter Recalls David Enjoying A McDonald's Happy Meal 55:48 - David's Hobbies/Activities 58:41 - David On His Vision For The Future Of Squeaky's Cleaning 01:00:46 - Squeaky's Cleaning Contact Info 01:01:45 - Outro