Coffee with Curtis

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis , Robert speaks with Carson Heady, Managing Director of Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit (or North America), sales leader, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of ' Moneyball Sales: How I Generated Over $1 Billion in Revenue Using AI and LinkedIn & How You Can Too'. Carson shares how modern sales has moved beyond hustle, volume, and random activity. Instea...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert sits down with Shahni Ben-Haim, founder and CEO of SBH Media Relations, to explore why PR still matters in a world dominated by social media, AI and the attention economy. Shahni breaks down the difference between public relations, media relations and marketing, and explains why earned media still plays a critical role in building trust, credibility an...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Nicola Anderson, CEO and founder of Capacity to Grow. They discuss the importance of evolving leadership and the need for clarity in business growth. Nicola emphasizes the importance of understanding one's capacity, the role of people in business, and the need for motivation within sales teams. Nicola also highlights the impact of personal...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Brian Spivak, CEO of Barzel Media. Brian shares his journey from a salesman to the founder of Barzel Media, an agency that connects brands with pro-Israel creators. He discusses the impact of the October 7th events on his career, the challenges faced by influencers advocating for Israel, and the importance of authenticity in influencer mar...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Marcus Hemsley, founder of Fountain Partnership. They discuss the current landscape of performance marketing, emphasizing the importance of nurturing existing customer relationships over chasing new leads. He highlights the balance between brand and performance marketing, the role of trust in building customer relationships, and the impact...

In this episode, Robert sits down with award-winning broadcaster and media coach Steve Orr, co-author of Podcasting for Small Business , to unpack why audio is thriving in the attention economy. With 30+ years in radio, Steve shares what traditional broadcasting can teach modern podcasters about structure, storytelling, and sustaining momentum. They explore the intimacy of audio, why podcasting bu...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Michael Rosen, an experienced comms expert and Head of Communications at Kingsley Napley. They discuss the evolving landscape of communication and public relations, exploring the differences between communication and marketing, the impact of digital media and AI on the industry, and the importance of personal branding in professional servi...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Maxine Marks, the founder of Luxury Property in Israel, known as the Pink Lady. They discuss the importance of branding in real estate, the dynamics of running a family business, and the impact of social media on client relationships. Maxine shares her journey of building a unique brand around the color pink, her marketing strategies, and...

On this episode of Coffee with Curtis Business, Robert is joined by Alex Dwek, COO of Nas Company—the global media and education powerhouse behind Nas Daily, Nas Academy, and Nas.io. Alex shares the journey from scaling Uber and Grab in Southeast Asia to helping transform Nas from a viral content brand into a full-fledged ecosystem reaching 500 million views a month. The conversation explores how...

On this episode of Coffee with Curtis Business, Robert is joined by Steve Burg, VP Strategy at Webz.io. They delve into the intricacies of performance marketing, exploring methodologies, the importance of content with purpose, and the evolving role of AI in marketing strategies. They discuss the buyer journey, lead scoring, and maximizing conference ROI, while emphasizing the need for marketers to...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis , Robert is joined by Adam Kosky—an ex-Meta, ex-Spotify seasoned customer success leader—to explore how CS is evolving from a support function into a true driver of growth. They dive into how AI is reshaping CS, the power of storytelling, and why aligning sales and success teams is critical. From building community to launching client-facing podcasts, this epi...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Lior Illouz, co-founder of HeyBonds and ex-Meta. They explore the intersection of technology, culture, and business, diving into the evolution of podcasting, AI’s impact on content creation, and the nuances of navigating cultural differences in global business. Lior reflects on key lessons from his time at Meta, highlighting the power of f...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Rosie Purr, an account executive at Giddy Up and B2B comedy content creator who blends tech sales expertise with a passion for humor. They dive into Rosie’s sales journey, her use of comedy to connect with audiences on LinkedIn, and how authenticity drives real engagement. Rosie breaks down her creative process and they both reflect on the...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by AB Lieberman, CEO of Clicks Talent. The conversation covers the evolution of influencer marketing, the growing demand for authenticity in content, and AI’s expanding role in the industry. AB unpacks his journey from freelancer to CEO, shares the mission behind Clicks Talent, and offers practical advice for building high-impact influencer p...

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis , Robert Curtis is joined by Alec Kremins, Partnerships Manager at the hyper-growth newsletter platform, beehivv. They unpack the newsletter renaissance and why it’s one of the most powerful tools in modern content marketing. Alec dives into the rise of platforms like beehiiv, the magic of storytelling, and why personal branding and trust are the real currency...

On this episode of Coffee with Curtis , Robert is joined by Yael Morris, founder of Decode Insights, to unpack the hidden power of customer insights in sales and marketing. They dive into what really drives customer behavior, why most feedback methods fall short, and how asking better questions leads to better results. From the psychology of sales conversations to the role of AI in decoding patter...

Robert is joined by Derek Fox, CEO and Founder of Midsail Research to discuss an important but often overlooked area when growing a business, market and competitor research. 

Robert is joined by Jacqueline Rose, a leading voice in educating people about women's health, perimenopause and menopause. Jacqueline shares with us just how this stage of life for all women can impact their performance in the workplace, especially in highly results driven roles of business like leadership, sales and marketing. Women's health issues are still not an understood area in the workpla...

Robert is joined by Bridie Castiel on this episode of Coffee with Curtis. Bridie is a well-known social media and communications leader in Israel. Having built her own social media agency working with clients to grow their brand attention, Bridie took a career decision to "go all in" on one of her clients, the work productivity powerhouse, Monday.com as their Digital Communications Team Lead over...

Robert is joined on this episode of Coffee with Curtis by Sarah Dray, CEO of Dray Translations. Sarah has built the leading legal translation company in Israel, working with all the major law firms. We discuss the power of language in business and how it can be used to open new markets for companies. Trust in business is always essential, even more so when translating legal documentation. Sarah te...

Robert is joined on this episode of Coffee with Curtis by Len Wise. Len is a global brand strategist who has worked for some of the biggest companies in the world, creating memorable brands and campaigns. Branding is so much more than what we see on the surface. Len has developed his own methodology for SaaS companies to develop what he calls a lovemark that creates loyalty without reason and inte...

Robert is joined by Guy Gordon on this episode of Coffee with Curtis. Guy is a brand strategist and storyteller, and who can resist a story told in an Irish accent. Guy shares his methodology when approaching how companies develop their brand and gives outstanding examples from his two decades in the sector working with some of the biggest names like Saatchi and Amazon. We hear about his favorite...

Robert is joined by Michal Tamir and Gil Schoenberg, the co-founders of Superfy. Superfy is disrupting the way we search with an app that lets you ask questions and get answers in live chat. The app connects you to the right people automatically with the probability of getting a more nuanced search answer from people just like you. We discuss the future of search, why voice will be an important co...

BONUS EPISODE: Robert is joined by Simon Gerstler, co-CEO's of Pipe. They sit down for an end of year review and look back at the market changes. Both share who were the stand out companies from their client portfolio over the last months and discuss why LinkedIn remains such an important tool in your GTM strategy. They discuss their proudest moments from 2022 professionally, what companies need t...

Robert is joined by Elinor Honigstein on this episode of Coffee with Curtis. Elinor is the Head of UK Office & Strategic Partnerships for the UK-Israel Tech Hub which is an initiative operated by the British Foreign Office. She shares with us the benefits of this trade partnership and her views on why Israel is continuing to see a tech boom. In addition Elinor is an advocate for women in tech...