Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Business Growth & Entrepreneur Stories

John Faisandier is an expert in emotional management and the founder of Thrive Under Fire (TUF), a training program that helps people, especially those in high-stress professions like veterinary medicine, learn to navigate difficult emotions and challenging situations. As an author and trainer, John has dedicated his career to teaching thousands of people in various countries the skills to manage...

Kevin Donlin is a copywriter, marketing advisor, and author of 3 books. He has been delivering sales gains of over $1 million to entrepreneurs online and offline since 1998. Today, Kevin talks about strategies for businesses to protect themselves and grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares five key tips, including retaining clients, being relevant, being available, offering more value, and ta...

Brian Orr is the founder of Keaton Capital and "The Twist Life." As a seasoned DJ with over 20 years of experience, Brian has also ventured into real estate investing, focusing primarily on multifamily properties. In his podcast, Brian aims to document his life experiences and share the stories of his diverse guests, ranging from a medically retired police officer to a chef who pivoted her caterin...

Dave Schneider is the founder of Shortlist and co-founder of Ninja Outreach, a digital marketing agency that specializes in services like design, development, SEO, and link building. He has also launched two software products, an SEO tool and a remote work tool for more effective meetings. Today, Dave talks about his entrepreneurial journey, including the pros and cons of running a SaaS business v...

Jonathan Slain is a consultant who survived the last major recession by borrowing $250,000 from his mother-in-law. He is the co-author of the book "Rock the Recession" and the founder of the website recession.com. Today, Jonathan discusses strategies for preparing businesses and individuals for the upcoming economic downturn. He emphasizes the importance of benchmarking readiness, building relatio...

Janice Litvin is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the human resources industry. She started as a technology recruiter and later pursued studies in exercise science and sports psychology, becoming certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Janice is a Zumba Fitness Instructor, a wellness coach with Weight Watchers, and the author of the upcoming book "B...

Jan Bear is a writer, editor, and book designer who is passionate about helping people share their stories through memoir books. She has a website called Bear Web Content and a Facebook group called "Book Genie" where she supports aspiring authors. Today, Jan shares the concept of "family legacy books," which are memoirs written by older family members to preserve their life stories and experience...

David Etheredge is the CEO & Co-Founder at SavvyCard, a mobile app designed to help professionals capture contact details and grow their businesses through referrals. He has extensive experience in the real estate industry, with over 180,000 Realtors using the SavvyCard platform. Today, David discusses the limitations of traditional business cards and how SavvyCard offers a more effective solution...

Larry Pon is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 34 years of experience in tax and financial planning. He runs a tax and financial planning practice in Redwood Shores, California, where he has helped hundreds of clients reach their financial goals. Today, Larry talks about the importance of developing healthy money habits and taking a proactive approach to financial planning. https://www...

Sandra Dee Robinson is a renowned television actress, having starred in popular soap operas like "Another World," "Sunset Beach," and "General Hospital." In addition to her acting career, she is an author, international speaker, and the founder of Charisma On Camera performance coaching and the Equine Assisted coaching program Charismatic Cowgirl. Today, Sandra discusses the importance of being pr...

Sheevaun Moran is a business advisor, mentor, and quantum energetics thought leader. She founded Energetic Solutions® to help entrepreneurs and individuals achieve amazing results using uncommon, ancient principles. Sheevaun is the author of several books and the host of the Energetic Solutions podcast. Today, Sheevaun discusses the importance of addressing energy deficiencies in business leaders....

Mark Podolsky, also known as the "Land Geek," is an expert in the world of real estate investing. He has completed over 5,000 land deals, with an average return on investment of over 300% on cash flips and over 1,000% on deals sold with financing terms. Mark is the author of the book "Dirt Rich," which provides a comprehensive guide to building a passive income through real estate. Additionally, h...

Shay Rowbottom is the co-founder and former COO of a Facebook agency that worked with companies like Petco, Yahoo, Verlo, and dozens more in creating content and devising content strategies for social media. Since joining the LinkedIn platform in May of 2018, Shay has grown to over 140,000 followers, garnered over 20 million views on her content, and generated seven figures in sales for partnering...

David Meerman Scott is a renowned marketing strategist and the co-author of the book "Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans." Today, David discusses the concept of "fan autocracy," where fans have the power to influence and shape businesses. He shares examples of how companies like Haggerty Insurance and Adobe have successfully tapped into existing fandoms to grow their cu...

Dennis Lewis is a seasoned digital storyteller, blockchain marketing specialist, and successful entrepreneur. He has led multiple startups to market and exit. Dennis is the author of the book "Behold the Cryptopreneurs," which aims to educate entrepreneurs about the potential of blockchain technology and how to leverage it in their businesses. Today, Dennis talks about the fundamentals of blockcha...

Kathleen Gage is a seasoned entrepreneur who has been running her business for over 25 years. She is the founder of Power Up for Profits, where she helps experts gain massive visibility through the power of podcast interviews. As an expert in this field, Kathleen has a wealth of knowledge to share. Today, Kathleen discusses the importance of visibility for entrepreneurs and how podcast interviews...

From cover model to CEO, Vernon Brown is driven and uses his intuition to find a customized regimen that works for his clients that expand the nation. Vernon has been featured most recently on Entrepreneurial Grind, Cracking the Entrepreneur Code and the National Speaker Association (NSA) and Speaking Driven Business Podcast. Vernon Brown’s work has touched the lives of thousands of Executives to...

Colin Hogan is the Managing Director at Demo Duck, a video production agency. He has extensive experience in creating engaging and effective video content for businesses of all sizes. Today, Colin Hogan discusses educational and transparent video marketing. He emphasizes the need to create videos that not only promote products or services but also provide valuable information to customers. https:/...

Benjamin Shapiro is a marketing and podcast growth expert. He started his career in business development at eBay and later transitioned into SEO and content marketing. Benjamin has also run his own startup and worked in the marketing departments of early-stage, VC-backed companies. Today, Benjamin shares his journey from consulting to podcasting, the factors that contributed to his success, and hi...

Adam Lundquist is a Harvard-educated agency owner and former radio shock jock from Santa Barbara radio. When Adam published one of his interviews on a newly-formed platform called YouTube, it became one of the first viral videos, sparking his initial interest in the power of the internet, as well as internet marketing. Adam has been featured on traditional media like MTV, VH1, and the Best Damn Sp...

Nick Raithel is the creator of the the 7-Hour Book is a system that allows you to get your own professionally-published book in just 7 hours. With NO work. Things you will learn in this episode: What is 7-Hour book? How to decide if writing a book is the best tactic in your marketing strategy? Factors considered when deciding that publishing a book is the best marketing channel Determine one marke...

Chris Yoko is the founder of Yokoco, a company that provides full-service web presence management to companies and organizations we consider heroic. Things you will learn in this episode: What is Yoko Co? Using the Joseph Campbell's Hero Journey Roadmap? What is the first big step in the Hero Journey concept? How does Yoko Co help organizations? What are the common problems that the organizations...

Sasha Laghonh of SashaTalks.com is here to tell you about entrepreneurial Tips for people starting up a business and dealing your life journey. 1) Make sure that you plan your business and your project.  - You need to decide who are decision makers in the business that you are running. Remember that it is YOUR BUSINESS that you are running and it is you who invested on resources to make your plans...

Jonathan Denwood is a leading influencer in the WordPress space (with his own leading podcast in the eLearning entrepreneurship WordPress area) and a champion of the eLearning Entrepreneur who wants to build a substantial online business. In this episode, you will learn the following: What you need to know when you start creating a website? Does the type of platform in hosting a course matters? Ca...

Rytis Lauris is Co-Founder and CEO of Omnisend which is a powerful marketing automation platform focused on moving e-commerce marketers beyond those outdated general email marketing tools. In this episode we are going to learn about: What is Omni Channel Marketing? What are the advantages of having different channels in one platform?  What are the relative results of companies using Omni Channel M...