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

Dr. Andrew Campbell, retired senior military strategist and peace leadership pioneer, shares insights on transforming toxic organizations and leading with emotional intelligence. He emphasizes that conflict is unavoidable, and the way leaders respond—rather than react—shapes organizational culture. Through his PACT framework, he teaches how to pinpoint root causes, acknowledge perspectives, collab...

Single women often face unique financial challenges, from earning less than men to navigating life on a single income. In this episode of the Marketer of the Day podcast, Robert Plank sits down with Margaret Price, co-author of Single Women and Money, to break down the invisible emotional and psychological barriers women face with money. They explore budgeting, investing, insurance, and long-term...

Ambassador James Franklin Jeffrey takes listeners inside the world of U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East in his book Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams. He shares firsthand experiences negotiating with world leaders, managing conflicts, and making split-second decisions that shaped American foreign policy. From Iraq to Syria to Turkey, Jeffrey reveals...

Discover the extraordinary in everyday moments with Ed Doherty, a leadership mentor, consultant, and author of Observations at the Speed of Life: Lessons in Every Moment. From running his first Boston Marathon at 70 to publishing his first book at 72, Ed has spent decades leading thousands of employees across multi-million-dollar restaurant organizations. In this episode, he shares insights on per...

Ray Blakney, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Live Lingua, explains how losing everything became the catalyst for building multiple seven-figure education businesses from scratch. Beginning as a computer engineer, he launched one of the first live-teacher online schools and scaled several ventures without outside funding. Ray shares how resilience, discipline, and purpose allowed him to turn s...

Dr. Renay Scott, author of How Can They Hear Without a Preacher: Intersectionality of Gender, Sexuality, and Faith, shares her journey of reconciling her Christian faith with her LGBTQ+ identity. After decades in higher education as a college president and VP of Student Success, Renay returned to the classroom to teach the next generation of leaders. In this episode, she discusses the evolving lan...

What happens when the fight for justice becomes your life’s greatest trial? How do you keep your sense of purpose when every day you’re standing between your client and the crushing weight of the system? What drives a person to dedicate decades of their life to defending the accused—sometimes the guilty, sometimes the innocent—and to confront society’s judgment head-on? In the high-pressure world...

Have you ever felt like you were capable of more—but couldn’t quite break free from the limits life seems to impose? What if the real barrier wasn’t circumstance but mindset? In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Reggie Hilliard, motivational speaker, author, and founder of the Get Re-Educated movement, challenges listeners to rethink their beliefs about success, growth, and freedom. https://you...

How do we help children make sense of grief, faith, and growing up in a world that often rushes past their feelings? What happens when curiosity leads a child to lessons adults sometimes forget—courage, compassion, and belief in something greater? In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Olga Keber, a retired healthcare social worker turned children’s author, shares her heartwarming journey and the...

Are you worried about the state of our planet and curious about how science fiction can inspire real-world solutions? Many of us feel overwhelmed by climate change, wildfires, and environmental degradation. How can imagination, creativity, and storytelling spark action while exploring futuristic possibilities? https://youtu.be/yjVuYYQf6PI In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Eleanor Bonenfant,...

Renowned business buyer advocate and M&A expert John Martinka reveals the essential ingredients for building—and selling—a business that can flourish independently of its founder. Drawing on decades of experience and his book Exit with Style, Grace and More Money, John discusses the dangers of owner dependency, the value of strategic delegation, and the process of transforming overwhelmed owners i...

What if success wasn’t about doing more, but about doing less with clarity, confidence, and purpose? Kyle Gillette, leadership coach, business strategist, and author of Right Now Leadership: A 4-Part Framework for Today’s Leader, helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs reclaim their time, freedom, and focus by leading smarter, not harder. As the founder of Champion Empire, Kyle has helped clients unlock o...

What if prosperity wasn’t just about accumulating wealth but about transforming your relationship with money, energy, and purpose? Robert Fisher, former attorney, real estate developer, wellness consultant, and author of “Money Experience: The Ultimate Energy of Money,” has dedicated his life to helping others break free from scarcity thinking and embrace a more conscious, courageous, and fulfilli...

What if thriving wasn’t just about success, but about living with purpose, emotional health, and deep connection? Rand Selig, author of “Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life,” has spent decades exploring how personal growth, service, and mindset can transform your life at any age. Drawing from his experiences as an entrepreneur, leader, and lifelong learner, Rand...

What if a child’s behavior wasn’t just emotional but neurological—a signal directly from the brain and body? Dr. Christopher K. Slayton has spent over 30 years studying how the brain, body, and sensory signals shape self-awareness and mental health in children, especially those affected by prenatal trauma. https://youtu.be/vNb13bdHWK4 In this episode, Dr. Slayton dives into the “brain talk” that c...

Dan Mintz, data scientist, entrepreneur, and productivity coach, shows you how to achieve more in less time with The 12 Week Year: The Ultimate Guide. Drawing from his experience coaching high achievers and Fortune 1000 leaders, Dan explains why annual goals often fail and how breaking your vision into focused 12-week cycles leads to clarity, urgency, and results. He shares strategies for setting...

Michael Walsh has seen it all: business owners who hit seven or eight figures, only to find themselves trapped by stress, shrinking margins, and a team that leans too hard on their shoulders. As a business consultant and author of "Freedom by Design," Michael helps entrepreneurs break free from the grind, outgrow their limitations, and rediscover the joy in their businesses. https://youtu.be/B-h5U...

From advising Red Bull and Fortune 500s to writing the #1 bestseller “High Tolerance: The Intoxicating World of Alcohol Marketing,” Ella Parlor is the go-to expert for beverage brands ready to break through the noise. In this episode, Ella reveals how she helps companies scale smarter—navigating tariffs, market chaos, and shifting consumer trends with surgical precision. Discover why Texas is the...

Most executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders eventually hit a wall. They get burned out, go invisible, and end up stuck repeating the same stale leadership playbook. That’s not only exhausting—it’s unsustainable. Felecia Ward is here to change that. As a communication strategist, executive coach, and leadership development consultant, she helps leaders break the cycle of overwhelm and redi...

She sold her advertising agency to write stories about the fierce, overlooked women who built America. CK Van Dam’s debut novel, Proving Her Claim, has already won two Spur Awards and immerses readers in a frontier romance as bold and expansive as the Dakota plains themselves. https://youtu.be/dgZ0wKroUpw In this episode, CK shares the inspiration behind her “On the Dakota Frontier” series, why sh...

Imagine facing a diagnosis that could redefine your identity—not once, but twice. That’s the story of Gregory S. Works, who didn’t just survive two kidney transplants—he transformed every setback into a testimony of faith, humor, and unbreakable resilience. Gregory’s journey is about more than survival. It’s about discovering purpose in the midst of pain, leaning into faith during the toughest sea...

He went from being a broke nurse to building and selling three companies for over $300 million—all while working less than five hours a day. Meet Trevor G. Blake, the man, the myth, the legend. Trevor is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and a master at blending neuroscience with business strategy. His mission? To help ambitious entrepreneurs rewire their brains, overcome fear, and achiev...

He went from jail at age 18 to coaching leaders through chaos and scaling businesses with calm precision. Meet Jim Padilla, a Christian entrepreneur, sales expert, and grandfather of seven (all under the age of seven!). Jim built his empire not despite his past, but because of it. With a rare gift for turning volatility into victory, he has become the “secret weapon” for leaders looking to master...

She trained over 7,000 women to shoot, worked as a Playboy executive, and even served as a celebrity bodyguard. Meet Paxton Quigley, a trailblazer in the world of women’s self-defense and the bestselling author of Armed and Female. Her diverse and fascinating journey has made her one of the most respected voices in the conversation about safety, empowerment, and protection. https://youtu.be/dcD7se...

He built and sold three companies, but what makes Executive Coach and Best-Selling Author JM Ryerson stand out is how he helps elite performers win in both business and life—without burning out. As the creator of the SELF Method (Strength, Energy, Love, Freedom) and host of the Let’s Go Win podcast, JM equips leaders to balance high performance with lasting fulfillment, ensuring they thrive instea...