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Our guest in this episode is Jim Euchner, Honorary Professor at Aston Business School (UK) and Editor in Chief of Research-Technology Management, a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners of innovation, technology and research management. Jim was previously Vice President of Global Innovation at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he led the development of new businesses and helped launch fi...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Sunir Shah, the founder and CEO of AppBind which lets digital agencies manage subscriptions to software and ads for the clients without getting stuck in the middle of the billing. He formerly ran partnerships at FreshBooks, marketing at Olark live chat, and founded the Cloud Software Association, the 4,000+ SaaS partnership network. AppBind...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Will Reed, a Japanologist with over four decades of experience in Japan, and in-depth knowledge of the Japanese language and culture. Will is a Professor of Japan Studies at the International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University, where he teaches Japanese and International Students from over 30 Countries. He is the a...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Steve Brody, an expert at helping people prepare to exit their businesses. He wrote a book called, “What Happens after the Sale” and has helped hundreds of business owners think through their exit plans. Steve has over thirty years of marketing, general management, and consulting experience within large corporations and privately held firms....

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Cait Donovan, one of New York City’s leading burnout experts, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” and author of the book "The Bouncebackability Factor: End Burnout, Gain Resilience, and Change the World". Her master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine enables Cait to combine Eastern wisdom with her natural practicality. After perform...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Jess Dewell, Founder and CEO of Red Direction. Jess brings over 20 years of advising, consulting, and facilitation experience in operational strategy and organizational culture where values and purpose intersect. Both practical and unexpected, her views tune into the uniqueness of your organization. Companies working closely with Jess learn...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Monica Laurence, business and brand strategist, CEO of Venture Studio, serial entrepreneur and Creator of Quantum Surfing. Monica also owns and runs the Tavola Fiji Boutique Resort. In our discussion, Monica talked to me about: Quantum surfing - what it is and how to use it to engineer luck Tapping into our intuition and strengthening our in...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Khaled Ghorab who is known as "The Relationship Architect”. He is a Leadership & Business Coach, a Simplifier for CEOs & Leaders. He helps businesses and people envision their company’s growth and leadership enhancement. His passion lies in bridging relationship gaps between leadership generations in the company, so that a legacy can...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Sheryl Plouffe, a video and content marketing strategist, former Canadian TV broadcaster, and the creator of Cash In On Camera live stream and video podcast. She has been seen by millions over the course of her twenty-five-year career in news media, has produced thousands of videos, and has broadcast over 20,000 hours of live television. In...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Franklin Taggart, a career, business, and life coach for creative people and a professional musician for over forty years. His business is providing unconventional career, business, and life coaching for unconventional people - creators and artists, freelancers, DIY digital explorers, and accidental entrepreneurs. Franklin leads people to ta...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Donna Griffit, who is a Corporate Storyteller which basically means that she roams the globe helping people not be boring. Donna has worked as a Corporate Storyteller globally for over 17 years with Fortune 500 companies, Start-Ups and investors in a wide variety of industries. She has consulted and trained clients in over 30 countries, help...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Phil M. Jones, a serial entrepreneur, business growth expert, and bestselling author of Exactly What to Say, Exactly How to Sell, and Exactly Where to Start. Phil started his first business, a car washing business, when he was 14 years old and hasn’t looked back since. After years of being one of the most in-demand young sales leaders in the...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Bethany Meadows, founder of Vertical Solutions Media, a full-service marketing agency helping small and mid-size businesses reach their growth objectives. Bethany also provides marketing training, coaching, and support for small and solo businesses through her monthly marketing membership TimeToThriveMembership.com . In our conversation, Bet...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Heather Thorkelson, a Canadian dual business owner based in rural Sweden. She’s spent the majority of her life living abroad since her family moved to Costa Rica when she was 14, which contributed to a wanderlust that lasts to this day. After working in corporate throughout her 20’s, Heather took the leap into entrepreneurship. She’s been a...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Mel Engle, CEO & Chairman of the Board at Predictive Oncology, a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence to personalized medicine and drug discovery. Their mission: to eliminate cancer. Mel has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles in both the biotechnology and healthcare industries. He has served i...

In this special episode, Dr. Cathryn Lloyd and Tom Ruwitch, put me on the hot seat to quiz me about innovation, marketing, and podcasting. We talked about how I started my journey as an entrepreneur, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and how I’ve been able to use podcasting as a tool for marketing my business. You’ll learn a lot from this episode – not just about me, but also about how you c...

We’re still celebrating the magic 500 milestone for the InnovaBuzz Podcast! In this very special - three-part - anniversary episode 500, I’m joined by a panel of previous guests for a fascinating conversation, that could lead in any direction. In this episode, I’m joined by Cathryn Lloyd, Cat Stancik, Wade Galt, Tom Ruwitch, and Maxine Cunningham. Listen to the podcast to learn more. Show Notes an...

We’re still celebrating the magic 500 milestone for the InnovaBuzz Podcast!  In this very special three-part anniversary episode, I’m joined by a panel of previous guests for a fascinating conversation, that could lead in any direction. In this episode, the second of the 3 parts, I’m joined by Joanne Clark, who was our guest on episode 6 and episode 120, and Cydelle Stewart on episode 416. Listen...

Time to blow the trumpets, pop the champagne and balloons, because we’ve reached the magic 500 milestone! I want to begin by thanking you, my wonderful audience, who have been on this journey with me, many of you since the very beginning. I also want to thank the 485 or so guests that I’ve had on the podcast. It’s been a privilege to learn from accomplished entrepreneurs all around the world on th...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Paulina Larocca, the founder of Creative Catalyst, a science-based creative problem-solving training and innovation consulting agency based in Sydney, AUS. She helps companies grow their business by training their people in the science of creative problem solving and applying the training to real-life business problems to generate innovation...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Sarah Fejfar, who helps business owners, along with their marketing and sales teams, leverage virtual, hybrid, and in-person events to reach more dream clients, build customer and employee loyalty, and make sales. She is also the founder of Live Event Academy as well as the host of the Greenroom Central Podcast. In our discussion, Sarah talk...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Jason Voiovich, author of "Marketer in Chief: How Each President Sold the American Idea". In a career that spans more than 25 years, Jason has launched hundreds of new products – everything from medical devices, to virtual healthcare systems, to non-dairy consumer cheese, to next-generation alternatives to the dreaded “cone of shame” for pet...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Dan Balcauski, the principal consultant for Product Tranquility based in Austin, Texas. He focuses on helping high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs define pricing and packaging for new products. Over his career, he has worked in both consumer and B2B companies, across consumer internet, mobile, IT software, and test and measurement hardware and software...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Mark Young, the Founder of Rational Games, where he teaches business negotiation to diplomats, senior business leaders and other professionals by means of playful methods. He also uses the proceeds of what they earn to support projects that use games and play to resolve conflict. Mark started his career with two large and famous American ban...

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Garreth Chandler, the Founder and CEO of The Evolved Group, a human insights company that helps enterprises identify opportunities and optimises experiences. In a career spanning 25 years, Garreth has led major innovation projects including developing the Evolved Human Listening platform, which uses AI to engage meaningfully with humans. His...