Marketing Minds Meet

May the FOURTH appearance be a great one having Sofia Kirkman back on the show and it indeed was!!! With the opening of her NEW VENUE, The Storybook Boutique, there's LOTS to be excited for!! However...it wasn't all fairy tale dreams leading up to it. There was a bit of a shakeup within Sofia's staff. She had to let her manager of five years go which was one of the hardest decisions an...

Mallory Kuhn owner of Kuhn Creative AND published author sits down in the studio and chats about her journey as a new entrepreneur, her inspiration for writing Fantasy & Horror novels, going into the Marketing field, her business goals, sharing thoughts & takes on Star Wars AND toxic fandom!!!For more information about Kuhn Creative & Mallory's books visit the information below ⬇️⬇...

Nicole Lovati is all in with her husband Phil in running Lovati's Outdoor Services! She talks about her journey so far as a business owner, the power of networking, what she DOES NOT like about her job, wearing the business hat alongside her husband and...if she actually uses the bathroom in her camper or not!!! For more information about Lovati's Outdoor Services visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇...

Alec Speshock is growing the future of the Clawson Chamber of Commerce as the recent Executive Director!! He's also looking to run for City Council in Clawson as well! Alec chats about his goals for the chamber, what he DOES NOT like about what he does, his BIGGEST challenges running the chamber, growing the CLYP (Clawson Young Professionals) group, perspective being an elder young professional an...

Shanelle Johnson owner of Lilli An's Health & Wellness makes her podcast debut!!! She discusses her "a-ha" moment becoming a business owner, why she uses sea moss, her biggest goals for the year, what she DOES NOT like about what she does, her backup plan/plan b, if she always wanted to be a business owner, if she'd take a deal w/the devil and...she helps Walter with meditati...

Gari Kersten is no stranger to sales!! His recent journey with Savvy Advertising Solutions Inc. has been anything but dull. He chatted about his journey in sales, his Savvy chapter, Gen Z, Savvy's marketing methods, what he DOES NOT like about what he does, his Plan B IF Savvy were to close permanently, what's on his playlist and...if he'd make a deal with the devil!!!For more informat...

As the saying goes "third time's a charm!!!" Sofia Kirkman makes her third appearance on the show and doesn't miss a beat!! She's had quite the year so far. Acquiring a new venue space, tragically losing her dad to a sudden battle of pancreatic cancer, dealing with grief on a daily basis, gearing up for remodeling and opening the new venue before the end of summer. She also d...

We are BACK!!! It's been quite a few minutes...more like a few hours since the last Marketing Minds Meet but it's time to get back to it! On this episode we had the pleasure of visiting Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream shop in Grosse Pointe Woods to chat with the owner Dillon Rochon!! Dillon discussed his journey with Ashby's, becoming the store owner in 2020, his biggest challenges, sho...

Recalling their ribbon cutting ceremony. Hearing about the beginnings of Savvy Advertising Solutions. Sharing experiences on forming professional relationships. Breaking the barrier w/Millenials & Gen Z. Making a deal w/the devil?!?!?! These are a few of the points of discussion we had with Tabitha Mendez owner of Savvy Advertising Solutions. For more information about Savvy Advertising Soluti...

We have David Loria who owns Squeaky's Cleaning on the show! David chats with us about the beginnings of his cleaning company Squeaky's Cleaning, how he started a marketing company prior to Squeaky's, finding quality people to work for him, the current marketing successes & improvements for Squeaky's, web 3 for his business, how he found out about/joined the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon, how...

On this episode of Marketing Minds Meet we are joined by radio royalty!! A staple of Metro Detroit for over 20 years on 96.3 WDVD and co-host for the Blaine And Lauren show, Blaine Fowler chats about his journey getting into radio, becoming integrated with the city of Detroit, how he met and connected with Walter, the marketing successes and improvements with his show and the station and...Blaine...

This episode of Marketing Minds Meet marks a first for the show!! Brooke Hoover who is a student majoring in Marketing got to spend this summer as an intern for Savvy Advertising Solutions AND be on her first podcast EVER with us! Brooke talked about what made her want to study marketing, how she landed her internship with Savvy, where she sees the evolution of marketing going, influencers, web 3,...

We are BACK for another installment of Marketing Minds Meet and on this episode we have a fellow marketer who has crossed paths with W.A. Hooper Marketing in the last while. Tim Edwards owner of Edwards Marketing Solutions has been helping clients look good online and strategizing where they're best suited to be on the internet. He chats about his company's beginnings, industries he's...

Abigail Turnbull of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce has made it one year working for the chamber and she relays her experiences so far in this episode of Marketing Minds Meet!! We chat about various topics including taking on two roles as Membership AND Marketing Director, another year of Restaurant Week, Web 3, brainstorming young professional event ideas and...of course...if Abigail would...

Is print advertising officially dead?!?! 😦😦😦😦 Rebecca Reyes of The Little Blue Book makes the case that it isn't!! We cover a variety of topics including...her journey with The Little Blue Book, adapting to the digital era, what the ROI is for a print ad, exploring web 3, making a deal w/the devil and...the joy of live music and fly fishing!! For more information about The Little Blue Book...

Health Insurance. Something we need and should have but...who can help further explain it in a way that's relatable? Zach Norris owner of Norris Health Quotes. That's who!!! Zach chats about what inspired him to get into the health insurance industry, his biggest challenge(s), where he places his ad signs, if he'd make a deal w/the devil and how he would like to open his own brewery fo...

Maria Miller, Executive Director of The War Memorial, makes her debut on the show!! We discuss the new building add-on, Maria's awesome staff, web 3.0, the infamous flood damage of 2021 and...Maria asks Walter if HE would make a deal w/the devil 😦😦😦 For more information about The War Memorial please visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Returning to the show is none other than Sofia Kirkman!!! She is the owner of Part Of Your World Princess Co. based in Grosse Pointe and on this episode of Marketing Minds Meet we tackled some deep and dark truths. Topics include preying and shaming in other local acting companies, the complexities of self-esteem and body shaming, all the way to why Sofia wants to change the industry for the bette...

We have David Underwood from Top Flite Financial and Mike Mitchell from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Kee Realty St. Clair Shores on this episode! David and Mike discuss their journey going into mortgage lending and becoming a realtor, the 2024 real estate forecast, entering web 3.0 AND if they'd make a deal with the devil!! For more information regarding if you're pre-qualified and/or...

We had a blast getting to chat with Maddie and Mary Mancus of Glitter & Scotch!! Both shared their experiences in retail, school and how that all led them to want to open up their own boutique clothing shop in The Village in Grosse Pointe, MI. What will the next 5-10 years look like for their business? Will they venture into Web 3.0? Would they make a deal with the devil if given the chance???...

What a conversation we had with Shanneal Tate!! She has been making a name for herself and her business, Precise Micro Beauty, and this is just the beginning! We dived into quite an array of topics such as body sculpting, permanent makeup, toxic work environments, web 3.0 and how she likes her steak done. For more information and to book one of her services follow the links provided below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ r...

Margarita Stetz has been hitting the ground running for the past six months getting her fitness studio Body Matrix By Margo off to a solid start! Her background from living in LA to working at other gym facilities to now owning a fitness studio that caters to women and has infrared saunas has shaped her on quite a journey and career. We got to chat about her vision for the future of Body Matrix By...

Anita Miko is all about helping others feel better and refreshed with their overall well being! Which is one of the many reasons why she went on to form her own business The Traveling Acupuncturist. We discuss her entrepreneur journey thus far, the benefits of ear acupuncture, entering the world of Web 3.0, why small intimate group settings are her preferred clientele and even her favorite vegetar...

Tom Mercer owner of Mercer Agency is new to the Grosse Pointe Woods business community! He's all about having his clients ask A LOT of questions to make sure they're going with the right insurance policy for their needs. We chatted about his journey getting into the insurance industry, his successes with his digital marketing, if he would make a deal with the devil AND how he flatlined and...

Janet Abdenour Dabney is not only the owner of Jamcat Candles but she's also an avid Michigan Wolverine Football fan, Lions fan and enjoys being outdoors gardening! On this episode of Marketing Minds Meet Janet talks about her journey with Jamcat Candles, the successes and future of the social media campaign, web 3.0 and...if she would ACTUALLY make a deal with the devil!!! To learn more and s...