Market Impact Insights

Stephynie Malik, Award-Winning CEO & Founder of SMALIK Enterprises joins Dan Albaum to discuss the importance of connection in separating great leaders from all the rest in times of dramatic change and crisis.

BrightPlan Founder and CEO Marthin DeBeer shares with Dan Albaum why now more than ever companies are increasingly investing in innovative solutions to improve the financial wellness of their employees. By augmenting employee mental and physical wellness with sound financial planning, organizations create more motivated, productive and successful teams.

Outstanding customer experiences are the cornerstone of any successful business. Officium Labs CEO and Founder Jerry Leisure shares with Dan Albaum winning strategies in developing--and delivering--compelling, differentiated customer service in our challenging, intensely competitive new world.

Competing with giant global brands is hard, but Woods Coffee President and CEO Wes Herman has carved out a successful niche in the Pacific Northwest in a family-driven business. In his recent discussion with Dan Albaum, learn how a commitment to technology innovation, an outstanding customer experience and quality products is winning rave reviews and customer loyalty.

Nancy Ridge, Founder and President of Ridge Innovative, joins Dan Albaum to reveal how the continuous evolution of business ecosystems is fueling digital transformation and long term success for organizations around the world. With decades of experience strategically managing the Channel, Nancy shares best practices for effective leadership in the midst of this technology "revolution".

Just three years ago notable analysts predicted businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) would "steal" as much as $1.2 trillion from their less informed peers by 2020. NVIDIA business development leader Christi DeCuir joins Dan Albaum to discuss the current and future state of AI business transformation as it drives positive change in how we live and work.

Pinnaca CEO Clive Sawkins joins Dan Albaum to discuss his entrepreneurial journey in building a successful video conferencing and collaborations solutions company working with some of the largest providers of video services across 85 countries. The rapid rise in video usage with virtual working teams means the delivery of secure video collaboration has never been more important than now in driving...

Leadership Quest President Steve Gutzler rejoins Dan Albaum to discuss how emotionally intelligent leaders will make all the difference in driving healthier, more productive teams and sustainable business success in today's turbulent marketplace. Learn more about Steve's collaboration with Mike Acker on a new book "Lead With No Fear" that offers a practical 90 day transformational guide to from in...

TJ Fox, SVP and President of Verizon Business Markets, joins Dan Albaum to share how his $12 billion revenue business unit as part of one of the world's largest communications companies is helping small and medium size businesses stay strong--and supported--through the COVID-19 crisis.

Riverbed Technology Senior Vice President - Global Partner Sales Bridget Bisnette joins Dan Albaum to discuss her three decade journey in technology channels plus the ultimate impact women leaders are making today and will continue making tomorrow.

GE Digital CEO Pat Byrne joins Dan Albaum to discuss how digital solutions in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis are on the front line of solving the world's toughest industrial challenges.

Strategically acquiring companies and creating a winning and unified culture isn't easy. Having led the integration of multi-billion dollar companies, Poly Executive Advisor and former President and CEO Joe Burton joins Dan Albaum to discuss what makes the difference for long term success. (Hint: have the pulse of your customers and market handy).

Business strategist and advisor Vijay Velamoor shares with Dan Albaum the key drivers for effective change leadership in a COVID-19 world. Find out the difference between winning and losing in leaving a legacy of success for your organization.

DCVC Partner Alan Cohen, a strategic advisor, investor and technology executive for multi-billion dollar companies, joins Dan Albaum for a thought provoking look at what businesses should be doing to successfully overcome today's market uncertainties to achieve long term success.

Qualtrics Co-Founder Scott Smith shares with Dan Albaum the amazing, inspirational journey from zero revenue startup to decades of customer success and being acquired by SAP for $8 Billion.

We've never lived in more disruptive times. Bk97 Digital CEO Don Proctor, formerly a senior leader of multi-billion dollar businesses at Cisco Systems, shares with Dan Albaum examples of companies whose failure--or success-- in seizing innovation opportunities in disruptive markets has made the difference between rapid decline or unprecedented growth.

Food industry visionary Wiley Mullins talks with Dan Albaum about the healthiest choices he has made in building Uncle Wiley's Inc. into a multi-million dollar business. By finding your niche, driving compelling positioning and relentlessly focusing on the customer, sustainable long term success becomes real.

Angel investor, PhD, strategist, entrepreneur and technology executive Sharon Richardson Howell offers encouragement and inspiration to follow your passions as you move beyond a traditional career journey in creating your own path to success.

Launching new products well is the key to driving sustained business growth. Having brought hundreds of technology products to market, Product Marketing executive Barry Issberner shares 5 steps with Dan Albaum that any business should follow to make their new product launches soar.

Delivering an outstanding user experience is key way for fulfilling the promise of any product or service brand. Product development expert Phillip Hunter joins Dan Albaum to discuss how product and marketing teams can effectively collaborate to deliver experiences to customers that increase business value and customer loyalty.

How can Marketing become a true revenue center instead of being viewed as merely a cost center? Technology marketing veteran Alan Edwards shares with Dan Albaum practical actions and skills marketers can master to gain company wide support for their strategic marketing investments.

Former NFL player, successful entrepreneur and "Seven Summits" global mountaineer Mark Pattison joins Dan Albaum to share proven approaches in finding your own summit professionally and personally.

Two-time Olympic pole vault finalist Kory Tarpenning shares with Dan Albaum key learnings from his ascent as a world class athlete that has enabled his business success in helping expand the global reach of iconic brands Nike and Starbucks.

Getting maximum return on investment when using outside agencies is the B2B marketer's dream. Agency executive and marketing consultant Mike Cobb joins Dan Albaum to discuss practical ways to make internal teams and outside agencies an unbeatable combination to win in the market.

Organization Effectiveness expert and Mariposa Consulting International Founder Chris Litherland talks with Dan Albaum about how employee engagement is so much more than just a way to improve morale or generate more positive employee survey scores. It is the lifeblood of business performance and your business reaching its fullest potential.