Strategic Growth Podcast

On Episode 150, we discuss the most important skill in business leadership: Listening. Not just being a part of the conversation but actively listening. Quality listening skills benefit every aspect of your business and personal life. We provide you insights on how to actively listen to do more than just hear words but understand the information being communicated to you. The best leaders are the...

A business opportunity often missed is making the most of B2B collaborations by being a good client or service provider. This advice goes for both parties in a business relationship. We give you 5 areas of emphasis to strengthen and extend your potential business partnerships for Win/Win opportunities. 1) Focus 2) Honesty 3) Expectations 4) Communication 5) Partnership. Let's talk about it. Listen...

Our special guest on this bonus 5th Wednesday of The Month episode is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal stylist and image consultant focused on personal branding and self-confidence. Gregory Jerome combines fashion, psychology and marketing into a formula for professionals to look, feel and perform their best. Jerome has lots of tips, advice and fashion puns to share on the podcast today. Li...

Just like insurance (health, car, home, etc.) well-developed crisis communications protocols and training are essential for business BEFORE a problem arises. A public relations crisis can come from a major issue, a minor misunderstanding or an internet fake controversy. The only way to survive is to be prepared so your team can take decisive actions quickly, effectively and on message. Article Sou...

Podcasts are very popular, for good reason. It's the perfect platform for unobtrusively conveying information via passive consumption. The most common types are entertainment (pop culture, sports, fiction) or information (news, politics, how-to) but the possible uses for businesses, non-profits, trade organizations and self brands is still wide open. Let's talk about the value creation and audienc...

"The Professor" Pritch Pritchard was inspired again today to expand on the idea of doing the right thing is always the right thing to do but also good for business too. The big picture approach to brand, reputation and thought leadership is directly connected to efforts to utilize goodness, decency and civility. Let's talk about it. Listen, watch, stream or subscribe:  https://bit.ly/SGPodListen T...

The single most important key to success is... you have to listen to find out. We will reveal the word, concept, discipline, execution, etc. in the first 2 minutes and then discuss all of the aspects for utilization, implementation and maximization in your pursuit of success in your business, self-brand or career. Listen, watch, stream or subscribe: https://bit.ly/SGPodListen The Golding Group Str...

"The Professor" Pritch Pritchard, APR & Fellow PRSA breaks down, analyses and leads the discussion regarding an Aug 25th, 2020 Forbes magazine article 16 Business Strategies For Dealing With ‘Fake News’ (link below). We agree with some of the advice, offer our own opinions and correlate to the state of mass media + social media in 2022. Original Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunic...

After 1419 episodes (141 + 8 bonus eps) of the #NeoMarketing Podcast, it was time for a change. The new and improved Strategic Growth Podcast begins today by discussing the new name and exactly how and why strategic growth is good for your business today and in the future. Strategic: Informed, Intentional, Actionable, Measurable, Repeatable, Sustainable Growth: Expanding, Improving, Moving in the...

We have 3 major announcements on this bonus 5th Wednesday of the Month bonus episode. 1. We are changing the name of this podcast. What will the new name be? You have to listen to find out. 2. Inspired by advice from Gary Vaynerchuk, we will be adding a lot more interviews with business leaders and decision-makers. 3. We will be starting a new series where we diagnose and then triage a business pr...

"The Professor" Pritch Pritchard, APR & Fellow PRSA is taking a deep dive into the scourge of modern communications: Misinformation, Malinformation and Disinformation. We identify, define and discuss the different types of media manipulations prevalent in today's 24/7 global media mix. Misinformation is false, but not created or shared with the intention of causing harm. Disinformation is delibera...

We’re discussing all the mistakes and missteps of many start-ups and small businesses that can add up to presenting a picture of failure, not success. These minor errors can collectively harm or kill a new or small brand. We cover basics like having a proper website with corresponding email addresses, official phone numbers, and cohesive social media accounts. Failure to explain product/service, d...

The ability to delegate is an often misunderstood and overlooked leadership skill. Yet, delegation is the quickest way to promote, or stagnate, business growth. Without delegation within an organization, you have a much higher potential for inefficiency, employee burnout and missed opportunities. On this episode, we discuss the how and why of delegation for success. . On the #NeoMarketing podcast,...

Consumers are more sophisticated than ever in 2022. They know businesses are collecting data on them, some of which they voluntarily share via search engines, website clicks and opt-ins. It's not enough to stop at basic, generic demographic data for marketing. In 2022, all businesses (big and small) need to further inspect, analyze and activate the data they have on current and prospective custome...

An old idea that's very, very relevant in 2022: Lifetime Value of advertising, marketing, public relations and customer service. We discuss the impact of lifetime value in '22 based on an article written in the 1980's by Pritch's dad (an original "Mad Man" advertising pro). There is huge profitability in retaining clients instead of constant attraction, thus lifetime value of repeat business along...

New for '22 our predictions of essential and impactful business trends for 2022 - NOT new normal, just normal business in the new year. Because of Covid: Simple Is Best, Buy Local But Online, Think About Margin and Inventory Differently, Supply Chain, Personalize Via Digital Tools, Customer Service In A Digital World, Word of Mouth The Great Resignation Consumer Experimentation Continuing Trends:...

Episode 134 was inspired by a recent conversation we had with a new business owner who was overwhelmed by too much information. He had taken a multi-week class on starting a business, read blogs, listened to podcasts and purchased a franchise that came with a huge marketing manual. The problem was where to start, how to focus on what's most important and how all the advice in the world could b put...

On Ep133 of The Golding Group #NeoMarketing Podcast, Pritch Pritchard, APR & Fellow PRSA will react to the PR disaster of the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel who made a minor crisis much worse by responding in all the wrong ways. Pritch will utilize Jim Lukaszewski's “Profiles in Failure" list of things NOT to do during crisis management. Nessel somehow managed to do everything on this list...

On #NeoMarketing Podcast Ep132 we are discussing media relations rules of engagement (ROE). "The Professor" Pritch Pritchard, APR gives his guidelines to remember for successfully engaging members of the media as a public relations professional. Here's the baker's dozen list of tips: 1. Hot mics and cameras 2. When an interview starts and ends 3. Your words up in lights  4. It's OK to say "I Don't...

This month, The Golding Group will celebrate our 10th anniversary as a company. On this episode, we reflect on the lessons learned over a decade of ups, downs and less-than-perfect outcomes that have shaped the company. We also look forward to the next 10 years (and beyond). On the #NeoMarketing podcast, The Golding Group partners Kyle Golding and Pritch Pritchard, APR & Fellow PRSA  discuss best...

How exactly does a business mission statement or expressed values translate into public reputation? "The Professor" Pritch Pritchard, APR & Fellow PRSA is here to explain. We discuss the value of a Code Of Conduct for business and how to manage the process. 01:16 Civility 01:26 An Old Ohio Code of Conduct Has a Point - WSJ 9/22 02:22 Revisit Mission and Value Statements 02:58 Public (foul) languag...

On this episode, we're discussing the measurable value of ethical business practices and the potentially catastrophic effects of ethical failings along with the reasons we are sponsors of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central Oklahoma award for Woman Of Integrity 2021. BBB Revere & Revel™ Event 10/20/21 honoring and celebrating women of integrity and their supporting allies. Oklahoma women wi...

"The Professor" Pritch Pritchard, APR & Fellow PRSA challenges co-host and Golding Group CEO Kyle Golding to a philosophical debate on the Friedman Doctrine: The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase Its Profits. Friedman is known as one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. The Friedman doctrine has been very influential in the corporate world but has also attracted c...

A truly successful business isn't just about $$$ but creating and maintaining a positive impact vehicle for you, your family, employees, collaborators, vendors, end-users, and the community. But there are big, major mistakes that business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs make on a regular basis. What are these terrible mistakes, and how can you avoid them? Listen to find out. Bonus Discussion: Fa...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is often a major component of brand marketing and public relations. But is it always the right thing to do? What are the guidelines and considerations for communications professionals when crafting CSR statements from a brand, not a person? "The Professor" Pritch Pritchard, APR and Fellow PRSA will explain the when and how of proper CSR statements and pitfalls...