Good Morning, Market

Episode 100 of  Good Morning, Market : Phillip celebrates this milestone with a special guest, Chris Clark, the President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Together, they dive into the economic landscape of Georgia, drawing insights from the 2024 Economic Redbook. In this episode, you'll hear an in-depth discussion on the state's most pressing economic topics—from housing development and...

In a crowed market for outdoor apparel and equipment, this locally grown brand is winning with community, conservation, and customer service. Savannah store leader, Kyler Gartner, shares the unique way in which Rivers & Glen serves its outdoor enthusiasts. Find out how this brand is expanding business lines and locations with its technology, approach, and know-how in the 99th episode of GMM. Explo...

Phillip is back for an inspiring episode with Philip Klayman, founder of Three Tree Coffee Roasters. Discover how his coffee business blends scalable food retail and wholesale with a mission to end human trafficking. Learn about the unique challenges of roasting versus retail, the impact of Shopify on their multi-channel business, and the importance of data-driven decisions. Klayman also shares ho...

In the age of streaming, pop singles, and 3D printing, there is a renaissance business employing "luthiers" to hand-make the most magnificent guitars on the planet. Benedetto Guitars has been the signature guitar sound of jazz for decades and Howard Paul is their signature artist-turned-CEO. We reveal how this premium craft company has bucked the trends - showing that the old ways are st...

A decade ago, Buck Holly was making custom firearms in his small business. Then Glock, the biggest name in the industry, made an off-the-wall request for an upcoming trade show. It changed his business forever. Hear how C&H Precision became the fastest growing manufacturer in Georgia, as Buck shares the market foresight, the sacrifice, and the business savvy that has led to exponential growth...

Emily McCarthy started her small business a little over a decade ago. Since that time, her brand has grown to 400+ retailers and recently grew 30% YoY at the beginning of 2024. What has been the key to this joyful growth? Hear from the founder herself how smart sales strategy and unique design have contributed to one of the emerging apparel companies in the southeast. Explore Emily McCarthy + Co.:...

Traditional marketing efforts are losing power. People are losing trust in ads. Humans are more isolated and lonely. How can marketing drive relationship and value in 2024? According to Mark Schaefer, the last great marketing strategy may just be community. Phillip interviews nationally-recognized author, professor, and marketing consultant Mark Schaefer on his newest book, and how community build...

Sean Fox, Founder and Head of Creative & Strategy at Pioneer Design , has been in corporate branding and design for over a decade. In 2024, he foresees the decay of brand power and relevancy. Why? Join Phillip as he and Sean discuss the trends, fads, and technologies which will consume brands just like yours...and how you can choose the path of high-quality authenticity in contrast. Discover P...

This episode, we delve into the story of how three business gurus—Neil Hoyne, Peter Fader, and Alex Hormozi—whose books have revolutionized the way we operate at Sol Insights. It all started with a serendipitous LinkedIn discovery of Neil Hoyne and his seminal book, "CONVERTED," leading to an inspiring podcast interview. This connection opened the door to Peter Fader's enlightening p...

In this insightful episode of Good Morning, Market, join us as we explore the fabric of success with Maria Gallo, the mastermind behind Measure. Delve into the origins and groundbreaking strategies of Measure, a company that's redefining the textile industry through innovative trend forecasting and a unique blend of intuition and data. Maria shares her vision for the future of textiles and off...

If your business could identify its most profitable customers for the next several years would you treat those customers differently? During his presentation at the 2024 GRIT Conference, listen in to Phillip Scroggin's presentation on how the leading brands in the world are using first-party data and predictive modeling to scale profits and personalize experiences. Learn more about Sol Insight...

Weslyn Bowers has had a common thread that has enabled her to succeed as a non-profit director, marketing leader, inspirational author, and radio deejay: communication. She shares her non-conventional and trusted communication values for productivity inside the office, and scale outside. Connect w/ Weslyn: 912-436-9094 Learn more about Sol Insights:  ⁠⁠⁠ solinsights.com ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Good Morning, Ma...

In the summer of 2018, another drummer had broken another cymbal. But this one thought to herself, "what can I do with this?". This was the beginning of Full Circle Co. for founder Liz Aponte. Liz joins Good Morning, Market to discuss her journey into entrepreneurship, from expansions in product line to navigating the global pandemic and audience targeting. Explore Full Circle Co.: https...

Business owners, like Americans in general, know the US healthcare system is a mess. One physician isn't taking this lying down. Jamal Lawrence, M.D., is part of an emergency wave of primary care physicians offering direct primary care. Ahead of his GRIT conference keynote, hear how this resurgent service model is set to disrupt the industry, and drive better outcomes for patients. Learn more...

How can one woman train hundreds (or even thousands) of worn-out working moms who have been there and done that? This is the mission of Kristie Calise, fitness and well-being coach of Balance App. In this GRIT preview episode, Phillip uncovers how Kristie cracked the code on business model scale and worked through trials and tribulations of branding and promoting a sophisticated online operation....

Profits are essential in any business. So, why do so many businesses take the profit-last approach? Prominent business author and business owner Mike Michalowicz disagrees with the accounting orthodoxy, and shows how "profit-first" takes entrepreneurs to peaceful prosperity. Join Phillip as he interviews Mike on the Amazon #1 Best selling book (financial accounting) and prepare to profit...

In the kickoff of season 4, we're peeling back the layers on a game-changing business strategy: company culture. Erik Reagan, the innovative mind behind Focus Lab and BuiltOnPurpose, sits down with Phillip to discuss how culture can be the ultimate market differentiator. From his early days as a web developer to becoming a leading figure in cultivating impactful workplace environments, Erik&#3...

Too many companies have a short-term strategy when it comes to data: focusing on the point-of-purchase moment with a customer, rather than building their business around long-term relationships. A Senior Fellow at Wharton and Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist, Neil Hoyne has led over 2,500 engagements with the world’s biggest advertisers—helping them acquire millions of customers, improve conv...

How healthy is your customer base? How do your customers differ in terms of their behavior and value? These are crucial core questions; when answered, they provide profitable insights. From season 3, listen to Phillip's interview of Peter Fader on his major book release: The Customer-Base Audit. Get The Customer-Base Audit:  ⁠Wharton School Press⁠ Explore Theta:  ⁠https://thetaclv.com⁠ Learn m...

What happens when you take a mid-size metro area and invest nearly $10B in economic development within a few years? You have to transform the workforce to reap the harvest. Anna Chafin as CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Bryan County was a key player in successfully attracting major corporations like Hyundai to I-16 corridor. Years later, the real work begins of preparing a workforce p...

How do businesses build online media presence the way media companies and digital creators do? To answer this, Phillip discusses digital presence with a YouTube/Journalist/Entrepreneur: Jannah Bolds. Having began as a journalist, Jannah built an online media company and monetized YouTube channel as an independent journalist/entrepreneur. Discover the bridge between business and powerful digital in...

Much industry has been on fast-forward since the pandemic, perhaps none more so than retail. As merchants are pressured to operate smarter and market more creatively, it's difficult to keep up (much less get ahead). Taylor West and her team at WS Development in Boston have been supporting and uncovering this evolution for 5+ years through The Retail Darwin Podcast. Join Phillip and Taylor as t...

Jennifer Jenkins has always wanted to have a say at the table. Thus, she has found herself opening and operating over five businesses since 2011 (including her new venture of Coffee Fox Roasting Co). Learn the story of one of the creative entrepreneurs in the Coastal Empire, and how you can turn small business into an art form. Explore Coffee Fox Roasting :  https://thecoffeefoxroastingco.com/ Lea...

A business does not have to pursue audience building to grow, but a strong audience makes long-term growth much easier. Dan Sanchez knows this better than most, having grown many businesses through strategic audience building. Phillip interviews one of the most influential marketing voices to figure out how to influence customers...even when they are not actively shopping. Get the Danchez newslett...

Have you tapped into the $16B industry that is influencer marketing? Want to know if research shows your customers are being influenced on social media, and which channels drive the best results? It's time to discuss influencer marketing! Join Phillip as he covers the latest data and industry research on one of the most engaging marketing tactics. Learn more about Sol Insights:  solinsights.co...