Great Minds Think Data with Maury Blackman

In the final installment of the  Google and Growth  series, host  Maury Blackman  sits down with  Joy Hawkins , one of the most recognized experts in local search and the founder of  Sterling Sky ,  LocalU , and the  Local Search Forum . Joy breaks down what small businesses really need to know about SEO in 2025 — from how Google’s local algorithm works to w...

In this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and local government with Gavin Baum-Blake, CEO of City Detect. Discover how this innovative company is revolutionizing municipal inspections by utilizing AI and computer vision to monitor neighborhood health. Learn about the challenges faced by local governments, the importance of data in decision-making, and how City Detect'...

In Part 2 of  Google & Growth: A Series for Small Business , host Maury Blackman sits down with Michael Yules, CEO of GatherUp, to explore how reviews and reputation have become the lifeblood of small business growth. Building on Part 1’s discussion with Brad Wetherall about the importance of a complete digital footprint, this episode takes a closer look at why a Google Business Profile i...

In this episode, we explore the complex world of Google Reviews with industry experts Brad Weatherall and Curtis Boyd. Discover the impact of online reviews on businesses and consumers alike. We delve into the advantages and pitfalls of Google’s review ecosystem, discussing how fraudulent activities can undermine trust and the measures being taken to combat them. Join us for an insightful conversa...

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My guest today is Frank Luntz, one of the world's most renowned and sought-after communications consultants and pollsters. We’re also joined today by Lanny Davis who is a lifelong democrat and well-known as the former White House Special Counsel to President Clinton. Today we will explore and unpack the driving forces behind the 2022 midterms, social media's impact on the electorate, and finally w...

With the 2022 Midterms a week away, my guest today is Newt Gingrich. The former speaker of the house and Time Magazine's 1995 "Man of the Year" led a revolution in 1994 as the co-author and architect of the contract with America. Under his leadership republicans swept the election, ending four decades of democratic control of the house. Two decades later, Newt remains a force in US politics though...

My guest today is Larry Summers. Larry is one of America’s leading economists. In addition to serving as 71st Secretary of the Treasury in the Clinton Administration, Dr. Summers served as Director of the White House National Economic Council in the Obama Administration, as President of Harvard University, and as the Chief Economist of the World Bank.  In today's episode, we will explore...

My guest today is John Rendon, one of the world’s thought leaders in international and military affairs. John began his career in Democratic Party politics with George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign. He later served as the Executive Director and Political Director of the Democratic National Committee and managed President Carter's 1980 Democratic convention in New York. Today, John is consi...

My guest today is Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and author of the book "Check your Financial Privilege". Today’s episode focuses on how Bitcoin is changing the landscape of the financial services industry and offers hope to many people who were born into a weaker financial system. The episode illustrates how Americans (which is only 4% of the world populatio...

My guest today is Lanny Davis. Lanny became a household name in the late 1990s as a Special Counsel to President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal and was a spokesperson for the President and the White House on matters concerning legal issues. Lanny is currently a lawyer, crisis manager, consultant, and author providing strategic counsel to clients under scrutiny on crisis...

Coming soon! Is your business two steps ahead or always one behind? If the latter, chances are you lack data insights to confirm your instincts. Here's the deal: leaders are trapped in a world where data and insights are still a luxury rather than a commodity. While you might have strong intuitions about your business, my guess is you're hampered by legacy institutions and capabilities that provid...