Media Endeavor

In this episode of Voices of Leadership, we sat down with Jason Fishman, founder of DNA   @DigitalNicheAgency , and another fellow  @ForbesCouncils member, to discuss investor marketing, crowdfunding, and what founders often misunderstand about raising capital. This conversation breaks down the strategy, math, and communication required to run a successful Reg CF or Reg D campaign. Jason shares ho...

How many times have you marked a task "complete" only for it to reopen? This isn’t just a quality problem; it’s a clarity issue! When everyone has a different idea of what "done" looks like, it leads to confusion and rework. Define it by work type to streamline your process! What does "done" mean for you? #TeamCollaboration #SoftwareQuality #ProductivityTips #AgileMethodology #WorkplaceEfficiency...

In this episode, we sat down with Bobby Steinbach, co-founder of MeanPug, a full-service marketing agency focused exclusively on law firms. Bobby shares insights from his leadership journey, lessons learned from building a specialized agency, and perspectives on what it takes to stand out in a crowded market. The conversation touches on grit, creativity, and how thoughtful marketing can make a mea...

🤔 Are you tired of the constant firefighting in content publishing? The truth is, most content errors are preventable! 🚀 Tune into our latest episode where we discuss a lightweight QA ritual that every team can implement. 💡 Key insight: Define clear ownership for your content checks to avoid chaos! Takeaways Content errors that reach production can damage audience trust. A structured QA process...

In this special episode of Voices of Leadership, host Meeky steps into the guest seat to reflect on why she started the series, the role community has played in her leadership journey, and the lessons emerging from conversations with founders and business leaders. After six episodes, this solo conversation answers questions listeners and potential guests often have, while also exploring the same l...

Ever felt like your project just spiraled out of control? 😱 Scope creep is real, and it can derail even the best ideas! Key Insight: Starting with clear goals and constraints can keep your projects on track. #ProjectManagement #ScopeCreep #Clarity #Teamwork #Productivity #GoalSetting #WorkSmart #Leadership #BusinessTips About this series 3E in 10 explores one common bottleneck per episode in less...

In this episode of Voices of Leadership, I sit down with Lisa L. Levy, founder of L Cubed Consulting, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it really takes to build a sustainable business in an AI-driven world. Lisa shares her journey from leaving a corporate role to launching her own consulting firm, driven by a belief that AI should be practical, human-centered, and directly tied...

🔥 Did you know that avoiding Friday deployments might be a sign of a bigger issue?          The fear of what could break can lead to a vicious cycle of bigger, riskier releases.          Let's break the cycle with smaller batches and consistent release schedules!          💬 How often does your team deploy? Let's chat in the comments!        #DevOps #AgileDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #Release...

In this episode of Voices of Leadership: Stories and Insights, I sit down with Hernan Tagliani, founder of Tagliani Multicultural and a fellow member of  @ForbesCouncils , to talk about their journey, leadership lessons, and the skills that have shaped their work. We cover: • How Hernan got started and what led them to their current role • One essential skill every leader or entrepreneur should de...

🚨 Ever heard the phrase "It worked on staging"?  It's the nightmare many teams face when a seemingly perfect release goes live... and breaks! 😱  Key Insight: Environment drift can cause unexpected failures. It's crucial to identify gaps between staging and production to maintain trust and stability in your releases.  ✅ What steps do you take to ensure your staging environment reflects productio...

In this episode of Voices of Leadership, I sit down with Chris DuBois, founder of Dynamic Agency OS, to talk about what it really takes to build a founder-led agency. Chris works with marketing agency owners who are tired of being stuck in the day-to-day and want to create systems that allow their business to grow without burning them out. Drawing from his background in both agency leadership and...

In this episode, we unpack a problem nearly every content-driven team faces: why “small” content changes—like layout tweaks, module swaps, or CTA updates—keep turning into engineering work. What’s happening Teams assume content changes should be fast and simple, but in reality: editors can’t safely change layouts or components developers become the default path for minor updates pages stay stale l...

In this episode, we break down why drive-by requests keep pulling teams into chaos — and how to stop them without damaging trust or slowing delivery. What’s really happening Stakeholders bypass process, Slack becomes the intake system, and every request feels urgent. The team becomes reactive instead of focused. Why it keeps happening Most organizations don’t have a clear difference between “help...

In this episode of Voices of Leadership: Stories and Insights, Josh Yudin shares his journey from a family business to becoming a successful media salesperson and eventually founding the Academy of Marketing. He emphasizes the importance of passion, flow, and integrity in achieving success. Josh discusses the evolving landscape of the economy, particularly in home services, and the critical need f...

The conversation addresses the chaos caused by an unstructured backlog and presents a simple intake fix to reduce chaos and improve delivery. It introduces the concept of three lanes for work requests, a weekly triage meeting, and indicators of a successful system. The episode concludes with a recap and a preview of future topics. Takeaways - Structured intake process reduces chaos and improves de...

In this episode of Voices of Leadership: Stories and Insights, I sit down with Matt Dorman, President and Co-founder of Ndevr, to talk about leadership, scaling teams, and lessons learned from building complex digital platforms. Matt shares his journey into co-founding Ndevr, the challenges leaders face as organizations grow, and the skills he believes are critical for long-term success. We also d...

Matt's famous Sandwich analogy re-explained. Roger also added the water tower analogy to make this easier to understand! Like & Subscribe:  @MediaEndeavor  @Kinsta   Follow us:  linkedin.com/company/ndevrinc linkedin.com/company/kinsta

takeaways Audience experience is crucial for business success. The 3E framework includes audience, creator, and developer experiences. One second delay in page load can reduce conversions by 7%. Core Web Vitals are essential metrics for user experience. Real User Monitoring provides insights into actual user experiences. Caching and CDNs significantly improve website performance. Incident-proof re...

We decided to do a redesign challenge. Using the AI help to quickly update the design. This was contender  Number 1 Through multiple versions (as you might have notices with any vibe coding). Ended up with not exactly what I want. BUT. along the way I did like some of the features and designs. At the end, developer work was involved to cobble everything together. You can read more about it here :...

Outdoor brands need better technology to handle their unique challenges. Build Adventure-Grade Commerce on Publisher-Grade Infrastructure means getting real value from your technology spending. Your current website platform costs more than you realize through hidden problems and missed opportunities. Most outdoor brands lose money because their websites can’t handle busy seasons, take too long to...

The difference between launching in minutes versus weeks can make or break seasonal campaigns. Adventure brands operate in an increasingly dynamic marketplace where the ability to launch products quickly and at scale directly impacts revenue and customer loyalty. Coordinating launches across multiple sub-brands while maintaining authentic storytelling and consistent brand voice requires infrastruc...