Small Business Miracles Podcast

Dr. Cokethea Hill is a true force for advocacy in education, helping local charter schools find a match with the best advocates, training them, and drafting them NFL style into school board positions. Tune in to hear all about it and what’s next for BLAQUE KC . Plus, what can The Princess Bride teach us about doing a SWOT analysis?

Giving back through volunteerism and mentorship is altruistic. It’s also selfish because you get so much of the feels out of it! We caught Theodis Watson to talk about his mentorship, volunteerism, community development, and financial literacy. Plus, some very timely advice on using AI to create unoriginal content on your website.

Cami Travis Groves is a transformation coach who wants to stop all those self-limiting beliefs you have so you can run that business like a champ. You want a marketing tip? This week we talk about the importance of investing in UX - the way a user experiences your brand.

Ben Davis is the host of the ‘Untrapped Entrepreneur’ podcast and a seasoned serial entrepreneur, and founder of The Gents Place. Ben joins us to give advice on the importance of culture, balancing your work and life, and how giving back gives you all the feels. In today’s marketing tip, we’re prioritizing our marketing tactics by understanding best practices and measurement for our tactics. untra...

Business owners instinctively know they're supposed to join a chamber of commerce. But how do you get the most out of that membership? Vicki Kulikov is here to show small businesses how to do just that. We also say a word or two in response to this frightening but often true occurrence: What if my marketing plan has gone out the window already this year? kcchamber.com

Kenney Ellison joins the podcast to talk about the preparation it takes to get the right shot, balancing your home and work lives, and why you should pay attention if you’ve been told you have too many hobbies and need to give up PlayStation games. In this week’s tip, we prioritize your marketing through continual testing. 3shotsphotography.com

Corey McCartney is the owner of AGA Productions and founder of FaceKC, a nonprofit organization that uses film, art, and music to address social issues. He has advice on film, bringing the community together to solve some serious issues, and also on how to approach doing something you're passionate about. Plus, another tip in our ongoing series about prioritizing your marketing budget - this time...

Edgar Palacios is the Founder & CEO of Revolucion Educativa ( RevEdKC.org ) where they improve education outcomes in the Kansas City community. In today's tip section, we help prioritize your marketing by thinking about lead generation and brand awareness – where do you spend your marketing budget?

Marcia McFee ( MarciaMcFee.com ) is a rock star. We check in with her about how to think like a filmmaker for better communication, what we can all gain from every travel opportunity and vacation (as seen through curated spiritual adventure travel) and paying attention to those fleeting ideas that demand to be nurtured. Plus, we start the first of our tips segments about how to prioritize your mar...

Need to wrap your head around how to build community partnerships with allied or adjacent organizations and companies? In this episode we talk to Leslie Kohlmeyer, Executive Director of Show Me KC Schools about exactly that, and how everyone can win when you do it right. Plus, do you really need a marketing plan?

In this episode, we talk (actively) about listening! Plus, you’ll get to know the benefits of biophilic design in your office. That’s a way you can keep employees happy, potentially reduce sick days, and make your office more productive and also more attractive. Kasey Riley, CMO and Co-founder of The Fat Plant Society is ready to walk us through what’s possible in the world of moss.

The best-performing company executives are those who can fall in love with their brand. That’s what we hear from EAG chief marketing officer Jeff Randolph, with a nod to Steve Jobs. If your company is hiring, look for employees are ready love what your company stands for. Speaking of falling in love, and out of love, Jeff introduces us to Kelisen Binder of The Binder Firm. Kelisen is an attorney w...

Your business's website, from your home page to the back pages full of detailed product information, is where you make that first impression on a shopper. To kick off our podcast, EAG chief marketing officer Jeff Randolph explains that up to 90% of a purchase decision is made during a visit to a company’s website before the prospect talks to a live person. Next, we’ll hear Jeff speak with Natalie...

In this episode, you’ll hear EAG chief marketing officer Jeff Randolph talk about the elusive unicorn: that ONE mythical marketing hero your company dreams of hiring to do everything from marketing strategy to copywriting to website design and media buying. Guess what? That unicorn isn’t out there, but EAG is, and with EAG, your company gets the skills it needs from every marketing discipline, pro...

When the spring weather warms in 2024, a new and unique structure will open to the public: The Rock Island Bridge . EAG is thrilled to be the marketing partner of Flying Truss, the firm that has made a miraculous metamorphosis of this 118-year-old railroad bridge that spans the Kansas River near Hy-Vee Arena. The transition of the Rock Island Bridge from an abandoned railroad conduit to a multi-pu...

A strategic content plan is more than a bunch of blog articles. In the opening segment of this podcast, EAG chief marketing officer Jeff Randolph has some smart statistics and observations on how successful businesses leverage content to be found for what they do well. In our main event, you’ll meet two lively gentlemen from Apex Business Advisors, an EAG client. Doug Hubler, company president, an...

In this episode, we’ll introduce you to Kyle Dennis, EAG’s Director of Research & Development and the newest member of the EAG team. Kyle comes to EAG with its recent acquisition of Useagility, a design research and strategy firm focused on human-centered interfaces and experiences. Kyle talks with EAG chief marketing officer Jeff Randolph about his approach to helping client companies understand...

This promises to be our spiciest episode yet. EAG Chief Marketing Officer, Jeff Randolph talks with a most energetic Kristen Thomas, founder of Open the Doors Coaching . A trained sex coach, Kristen has 280,000 followers on TikTok. Listen and learn what Kristen does (and doesn’t do) to help individuals and couples discover themselves and make their lives happier and more fulfilling by improving in...

In this episode learn how to build your employer brand. Discover insights and strategies to help your business attract and retain top talent, and enhance your company's reputation as an employer of choice. Then we’ll introduce you to Jessica Doane and Gabi Boeger , licensed therapists at KC Resolve Counseling . Listen in as we dive into their world of mental health and wellness, where they bring e...

Who produces all these fun and interesting Small Business Miracles podcasts? It’s our very own Theo Terry, Marketing Coordinator at EAG. We snagged Theo from the radio industry, which means he knows a thing or two about making us all sound good. After we hear from Theo, EAG Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Randolph brings us the wisdom of Todd Davisson, founder and creator of Soul Stirring. Todd, a Ce...

In this energy-infused podcast, EAG Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Randolph talks to Marketing Director Paul Sage about the value of making your message clear and simple. Then we’ll hear the story of Elaina Paige Thomas, owner and founder of The Next Paige Talent Agency. Elaina made a big shift from professional dancing with A-list performers to running a company that helps other creative individual...

This podcast starts with savvy advice from Heather Silliman, Associate Vice President of Client Services, who counsels smaller businesses to plant their flag in one place and grow from there. Then Jeff Randolph, chief marketing officer at EAG, introduces us to the coolest (make that the coldest) entrepreneur in Kansas City. Meet James Thomas, founder and owner of Brain Freeze Mobile Daiquiri Shop....

The interns have taken over the podcast! Join our 2023 Summer interns Kazmyn and Giselle as they walk down memory lane and give you a review of some of their favorite things growing up, the challenges they face as the new school year approaches and how working at the coolest marketing agency has blossomed into a newfound friendship.

When it comes to protecting your business, in 2023 a business owner’s mind almost always jumps directly to cybersecurity concerns. But true protection goes far beyond this one area.  This show breaks from our usual single-guest formula and fully replays a special presentation and panel Q&A as part of the podcast. First, hear from Mike Jackson, President of Pendello Solutions, as he guides you thro...

EAG marketing director Paul Sage talks with compadre Jeff Randolph about how local businesses must market themselves differently from the big guys. Be genuine and “hit ’em where they ain’t,” says Paul. We then hear from Crystal Webster, founder and owner of Sharing Solace , a company that offers grieving people beautiful, meaningful products and a pathway to moving on and finding purpose.