The Marketing Gateway

Get your lemonade here! This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/ ) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing...

Susbtitutions for my products are not equal to the substitutions on my burger! This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES   https://tableandspoon.com/what-company-makes-the-girl-scout-cookies/   https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/girl-scout-cookie-taste-comparison-abc-little-brownie-bakers/   https://www.newso...

Just like you need guardrails on the road, you need them for marketing too! This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES   https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33y1ynvjzjo   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/i-felt-my-spine-and-body-split-the-woman-who-was-hit-by-a-child-on-a-lime-bike-and-denied-com...

Goodwill is tuly a good thing for business! SOURCES   https://labortribune.com/plumbers-warn-public-of-abuses-false-promises-by-tiger-plumbing/   https://www.bbb.org/us/il/collinsville/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/tiger-plumbing-heating-air-conditioning-electrical-serv-0734-310006735/complaints?page=2   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_corporate_collapses_and_scandals The Marketing Ga...

Things always change, so lets talk about it! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES   https://archive.org/details/catalog1926sear/page/340/mode/2up   https://demystifyinglanguage.fordham.edu/articles/nothing-sells-like-whiteness-racist-...

If consumers get priced out, is that bad for marketing? Maybe not... This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2025-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2024-banking-and-credit.htm https://blo...

But bad publicity is good publicity! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eLnb1aIS7uQ6SBuI4RzJ5Znvkia4FaMPinHu_LGnYGg/edit?usp=sharing   The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in...

Is free merch really the best option? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES   https://tech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/tim-sweeney-future-games-ai-212220281.html   https://absolutenews.com/epic-games-stores-shocking-growth-295-million-us...

Do you know what consumers want? Do you really? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES   https://slm.mba/mmpm-001/consumer-needs-concept-typology-marketing-implications/   https://ebrary.net/80436/management/core_marketing_concepts   ht...

You may remember us talking about some abriviations in some of our earlier episodes. Here's some more! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES https://www.jagsheth.com/relationship-marketing/customer-relationship-management-emerging-prac...

Franchising seems easier, but is it really? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES https://www.entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/3-dads-each-invested-250-to-start-a-business-with-35-million-dollar-revenue-dad-gang https://www.entrepr...

If you need a last minute father's day gift? Check out Dad Gang! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES https://www.entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/3-dads-each-invested-250-to-start-a-business-with-35-million-dollar-revenue-dad-gan...

Maybe one day you'll see our logo on a field? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES https://ussoccerhistory.org/ASHA/ASHA/saintlouis.html https://stlsoccernews.com/history/ https://www.semissourian.com/sports/scottrade-buys-naming-righ...

Today we are talking to Colson Steber, someone I've known for quite some time! About Colson: As Co-CEO and Founder, Colson Steber guides strategy and marketing leaders to authentic growth led by market insights for product development and branding. He strategically bridges the gap between businesses and their consumers, ensuring companies understand and meet the real needs driving purchases. Colso...

The burden of choice for consumers could mean big bucks for your business! SOURCES https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/physicist-richard-feynmans-forgotten-notes-on-the-restaurant-problem-finally-deciphered-after-50-years?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2509612123 https://marketingwithdave.com/the-paradox-of-choice-in-marketing-fewer-options-more-s...

Capybaras, sloths, and armadillos, oh my! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338243592_Theme_Park_Experience_Factors_Explaining_Amount_of_Pleasure_from_a_Visit_Time_Allocation_for_Activities_...

And here we go with part 2 of our chat with Burl! About Burl: Burl Stamp, FACHE, is a seasoned executive, sought-after speaker, and thought leader on workforce culture and leadership. Burl’s message on employee and customer engagement is practical, thought-provoking, and inspiring. Recent presentations focus primarily on the current workforce shortages in many industries, including solid strategie...

Today we are speaking with Burl Stamp! Today we are talking a bit about him, but tomorrow we will be discussing his book! You don't want to miss it! About Burl: Burl Stamp, FACHE, is a seasoned executive, sought-after speaker, and thought leader on workforce culture and leadership. Burl’s message on employee and customer engagement is practical, thought-provoking, and inspiring. Recent presentatio...

Today we are back with another great interview! We are talking with Betsy Sampson! We had the peasure of meeting her a MDMC a few weeks ago and we are happy ot have her on! About Betsy: Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sampson began her marbling journey after winning the Chancellor's Award for Staff Excellence at UMSL, which came with a stipend. She used her winnings to take art classes and one of the media she...

In today's episode, we are talking to Jaee Blue, CEO and Founder of VBA! About Jaee: Jaee is the Founder and CEO of Venture Beyond Aspirations (VBA), a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into structured, scalable businesses. Through VBA’s platform, Jaee has built an ecosystem that bridges the gap between education and execution, guiding founders through clear stages of growth fr...

These animals may be better companians than you think! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ SOURCES https://animalko.com/most-popular-pet-birds-in-the-u-s-and-that-deserve-more-love/ https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-stati...

This episode won't have you sleepin with the fishes! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ SOURCES https://www.thesprucepets.com/why-you-should-never-keep-your-pet-fish-in-a-bowl-5215454 https://theaquariumexpert.com/how-often-should-i-clean-aquarium/ https://ww...

Today's episode is the cat's meow! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ SOURCES https://wildcatreviews.com/automatic-litter-box-statistics/ https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/pet-ownership-statistics/ https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/19810-s...

Dog folks, this one is for you! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ SOURCES   https://www.thehistoryofenglish.com/raining-cats-and-dogs-meaning-origin-usage   https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics   https://america...

And here we go with part 2 of our interview with Adam! About Adam: Adam Collins earned his MBA from the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) in December 2019 and continues to fuel his passion for lifelong learning. He recently began a Graduate Certificate program in Social Media and Digital Marketing at UMSL, further expanding his expertise. Professionally, Adam serves as a Project Manager in U...