Conquer Local Podcast

Join us in welcoming  Jeff Tomlin , the new host of the  Conquer Local Podcast ! In this season, Jeff will explore strategies and tactics to help businesses grow, covering topics from Go-To-Market strategies, technology and entrepreneurship, to sales, agency growth, and marketing. With over 25 years of experience in marketing, strategy, business development, and digital communications, Jeff is the...

After over 265 episodes, three awards and thousands of listeners tuned in from over 50 countries, the time has come to bid farewell to our host, George Leith . Throughout his time with us, George has brought a wealth of knowledge, insight, and expertise to the Conquer Local Podcast. With his distinctive voice and engaging style, George has tackled a diverse range of topics related to sales, market...

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former college and professional football athlete. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted , Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful re...

In our latest episode, we welcome  Paul Green , an MSP marketing expert based in the UK. Paul is the founder of  Paul Green's MSP Marketing , where he assists over 700 MSPs to succeed in today's business landscape. Paul helps MSPs improve their marketing and generate more leads with his  MSP Marketing Edge program . He is a former journalist and radio presenter and has worked with MSPs sin...

In this episode, we are joined by  Rana Kordahi , a renowned sales coach and trainer from  The Selling Academy , to explore the art of selling. With over 20 years of experience in Sales, Rana brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, sharing insights and best practices for building successful sales teams and strategies. Her work evolved into training and coaching in sales. For the p...

ChatGPT  is currently the most popular tool, but what do we know about the state-of-the-art language model, and how can we use it? On this episode of the  Master Sales Series ,  George Leith  explores the latest trend, ChatGPT, an AI language model trained by  OpenAI , to explain the latest advancements in natural language processing, its potential impact on society and how sellers can use it to t...

What kind of solutions do Managed Services Providers offer? Let's learn more with  Juan Fernandez , an early-stage investor in software startups, Co-founder, and CEO of the  MSP growth Coalition  that has built a scalable framework to empower business owners to scale their MSP. Juan recently hand built and architected the design of a multimillion-dollar MSP that consecutively ranked one of the...

On our latest episode of the Conquer Local Podcast, George Leith chats with  Bob Moesta , an innovator, entrepreneur, and co-creator of the  Jobs to Be Done Theory  to investigate consumers’ motivations and decision-making processes. The co-founder and president of  the ReWired Group , Moesta helps leaders and companies repeatedly innovate and reliably predict and drive lasting success. He is the...

This week we continue the conversation with  Erica Farber , the president and CEO of the  Radio Advertising Bureau  for part 2 of the webinar series. Erica leads Radio’s advocacy by driving business, growing advertising revenue, and communicating Radio’s digital transition. She joined the organization in January 2012 as the Executive Vice President responsible for membership and driving profession...

Erica Farber , the president and CEO of the  Radio Advertising Bureau  joins us for a 2-part webinar series. Erica leads Radio’s advocacy by driving business, growing advertising revenue, and communicating Radio’s digital transition. She joined the organization in January 2012 as the Executive Vice President responsible for membership and driving professional development, and then she was promoted...

Tune in for an all-new episode of the Conquer Local Podcast to learn about Managed Service Providers with  Michelle Ragusa-McBain , a highly-visible thought leader in the global technology channel and serves as  Provider Elevate Leader for the Global Partner Organization at Cisco. Michelle's mission is to help MSPs elevate and succeed via a partnership with Cisco solutions and the Provider Ele...

Let’s discuss overcoming burnout with  Rahaf Harfoush , a Digital Anthropologist and Best-Selling Author researching the impacts of emerging technologies on our society.  Rahaf  focuses on understanding the hidden behavioral shifts that are taking place as global digital infrastructures enable the unprecedented exchange of ideas, information, and opinions. She teaches “ Innovation and Disruptive B...

Millennials have long entered the workforce, but have you considered the Gen Z buyer in your strategy? George Leith  is a lone wolf this week with an all-new Master Sales Series exploring the significance of compiling a strategy inclusive to Gen Z buyers. Join us as we dive deep to evaluate why businesses need to consider Gen Z buyers, a 5-step strategy to explore, and many more learnings for the...

Explore the world of targeted TV ads and Digital Billboards with our guest,  Gabriel Smith , Founder, and CEO of  AdCritter , the small business advertising platform. As a nine-time small business owner himself, he deeply understands the challenges small businesses face, particularly with advertising.  Gabriel is a leading advocate for the democratization of advertising ecosystems and the removal...

Why is systemization important for a company? Let’s find out by chatting with the Founder and Author of  SYSTEMology ,  David Jenyns , to discuss steps to consider for an effective strategy to improve business processes - and why you should start immediately. David’s  entrepreneurial journey began in his early twenties when he sold Australia’s most beloved sporting venue, the  Melbourne Cricket Gr...

On October 2022,  Vendasta  announced the  acquisition of Yesware , a product assisting sales professionals in delivering positive buying experiences and building valuable relationships that customers deserve – making the process easier and more effective. Join us to kick off the new season with Vendasta’s acquisition of  Yesware . In this exclusive interview,  George Leith  chats with the former...

2022 was a year of growth for  Vendasta . For our last episode of season 5, we invite Vendasta's CEO and Co-Founder,  Brendan King , to join  George Leith  for our annual Year in Review to discuss Artificial Intelligence Automation, Vendasta's 15 years, Yesware's acquisition, and many more.  Brendan has been named a winner of  Canada’s Most Admired CEO™ Award by Waterstone Human Capita...

Part 2 is now out! Let’s continue the conversation with expert  Paul Zikopoulos , the Vice President of  IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement  to explore AI fundamentals, job elimination or creation, using the cloud for storage, and the future of AI. Paul is an award-winning professional writer & speaker who’s been consulted on AI & Big Data by the popular TV show “60 Minutes”. Paul’s been n...

Everyone’s biggest buzzword right now is Artificial Intelligence, but what is it really, and what does the future hold for AI? Let’s find out in our 2-part episode as  George Leith  chats with expert  Paul Zikopoulos , the Vice President of  IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement  to discuss fundamentals, ethics, and the future of AI. Paul is an award-winning professional writer & speaker who’s be...

Tune in to an all-new episode as we feature  David "Ledge" Ledgerwood . David is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at  Add1Zero , a team of senior sales experts who provide lead-to-close execution for B2B services and tech companies ready to advance from founder-led sales to 7 digits of revenue. David is a Startup revenue growth professional focusing on business development, and his care...

Join us as we celebrate our  250th episode  of the Conquer Local Podcast by transitioning to a video podcast. In our latest episode,  George Leith  takes a trip down memory lane by chatting with  Jason Marc Campbell  about selling with love. Jason Marc Campbell is the author of  Selling with Love: Earn with Integrity and Expand your Impact.   He is on a mission to inspire small business owners wit...

Tune in Conquerors for the final part of a 2-part webinar series as  George Leith  chats with  Corey Elliot  about strategies to boost radio ad sales in 2023.  Corey Elliott is the Executive Vice President of  Local Market Intelligence  and is America’s foremost authority on local advertising. Corey leads Borrell’s ongoing surveys of local marketers — the largest survey of SMBs in the U.S. — and t...

This week's episode is different than your usual Conquer Local Podcast. Tune in for the first part of a 2-part webinar series with Corey Elliot to explore strategies to boost radio ad sales in 2023. Corey Elliott is the Executive Vice President of Local Market Intelligence and is America’s foremost authority on local advertising. Corey leads Borrell’s ongoing surveys of local marketers — the l...

Join  George Leith  on an all-new episode of the Conquer Local Podcast . In this Master Sales Series episode, George highlights why you should stop using the recession as an excuse. But instead can use it as fuel to explore other business interests that can generate revenue in an economic slowdown.  If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Master Sales Training Series, stay up-to-date with weekly epi...

Today's episode of the  Conquer Local Podcast  has a bit of a twist - What if you could incorporate Creative Design into your branding? Join  George Leith  in welcoming  Fritz Colinet , a creative director who has been in the industry since 2001. Fritz is the creative force behind  Retna Media  and has worked for over 25 years as a creative director, designer, and brand builder. His skills pav...