The NO BULL$H!# Marketing Podcast

Listen to Episode 219 as Dave shares the importance behind overcoming those "hangry" emotions we all have experienced! The No BS Marketing Show is brought to you by Larrimors Men’s and Women’s Designer Clothing. Free shipping. Free returns. Shop men’s and women’s designer clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry and more online at larrimors.com or in-store, downtown Pittsburgh. Are you sign...

What is George Hartnett’s secret weapon in filling an open leadership position? He talks to the employees who will be working under that supervisor, securing their feedback around the job description and explaining the other qualities he is looking for in a leader—decision-making ability, good judgment, and positive work habits. This valuable communication with front-line employees helps them appr...

You've probably heard me speak or write about how Ambiguity Breeds MediocrityGeorge Hartnett understands the importance of reducing ambiguity. Part of what makes him a truly great leader is his ability to articulate his vision for an organization and communicate clearly with volunteer boards, front-line supervisors, and the staff as a whole. Early in my career, I had the pleasure of working w...

 ‘I don’t think you understand what you have here.’When Marvin Carolina was working with JE Dunn to implement his seminal Minority Contractor Business Development (MCBD) initiative, one of his mentors flew to Houston to watch him present. After just a few hours, he told Marvin that his delivery, passion and sincerity set him apart—making his diversity and inclusion program something special. The M...

Results-driven. Focused. Prepared. Resilient. Principled. These are the qualities that helped Marvin Carolina succeed as an athlete, a corporate employee, and an entrepreneur—building the leadership skills necessary to rise through the ranks in sales and marketing with Oscar Mayer and eventually branch out on his own through Carolina Beverage Distributing. Today Marvin serves as the founder and CE...

Business isn’t just about making a buck. It’s about making a difference. Previous leadership models were about command and control, using rewards and consequences to push employees into getting the job done. But that style doesn’t work anymore. To attract and retain talent, companies are learning that they must bring a sense of purpose and meaning to the work they do and create an ecosystem where...

Ever get the feeling people are blowing smoke up your ass? Executives are rarely challenged in a way that is meaningful, surrounded as they are by yes-men. But you can’t get better if you only ever hear what you want to hear. And you don’t grow if you don’t put yourself in a position to be vulnerable, to keep learning and improving every single day. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with one o...

One area most of you suck at involves writing—using the written word to convey thoughts, goals, ideas, deadlines. I’m talking about emails to peers. Conveying the goals of your team to your team. Updating your boss on what’s working, what’s not and where you need her help. Reaching out to clients to tell your story in a follow-up email. Developing a Sales Proposal. Or for those ambitious writers a...

2017 was a great year from a No BS Marketing standpoint. Hear how MASSolutions adapted to a changing marketplace to help the company and its clients achieve success in 2017.

In episode 211 of The No BS Marketing Show, Dave continues his interview with Sean Ellis, CEO and Founder of GrowthHackers. After a brief recap of his background, Sean offers valuable marketing insights from his previous experience. He tells us about how he created strategic messaging for companies like Dropbox and Eventbrite by talking to existing customers and figuring out if the product offered...

In episode 210 of The No BS Marketing Show, Dave interviews Sean Ellis the CEO and Founder of GrowthHackers. After studying international relations and economics at UC Davis, Sean moved to Eastern Europe to begin his career in a sales position. He then invested in a friend's internet gaming company, uproar.com, and moved into a sales position there as Uproar became one of the top 10 websites...

In Episode 209 of The No BS Marketing Show, Dave continues his interview with President and CEO of Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies, Brad Burger. After a brief recap of episode 208, Brad explains the three divisions of Goodwill Stores: The Work and Training Opportunities Division, the Mission Services Division, and the Commercial Services Division, and how they impact the overall operation of...

Dave’s Robert Graham shirt courtesy of Larrimor’sIn Episode 208 of The No BS Marketing Show, Dave interviews President and CEO of Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies, Bradley Burger. In this information-packed episode, Bradley walks us through his career path as it evolved from aspiring biology teacher, through multiple positions with Goodwill, and finally to his current position as President and...

 In episode 207 of The No B******t Marketing Show, Dave interviews David Molnar, President of Commercial Banking at TriState Capital Bank the premier bank for Middle Market Companies and Commercial Real Estate entities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. David started his career working for Mellon Bank after graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and continued to m...

Dave’s Robert Graham shirt courtesy of Larrimor’sIn episode 206 of The No B******t Marketing Show, Dave interviews David Molnar, President of Commercial Banking at TriState Capital Bank the premier bank for Middle Market Companies and Commercial Real Estate entities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. Dave started his career working for Mellon Bank after graduating from Indian...

 In Episode 205 of the No B******t Marketing Show, Dave continues his interview with Kate Lambert, Director of Sponsorship Sales at Stage AE.Listen as Kate tells us about a time when she was a BSer, the educational partnership between Stage AE and Point Park University, her personal involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and tools and tips that can help you in your career. The No BS Marketing...

 In Episode 204 of the No B******t Marketing Show, Dave interviews Kate Lambert. Kate is the Director of Sponsorship Sales at Stage AE and she manages VIP box sales for Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Listen as Kate walks us through her career journey, her first taste of the music industry and her role at Stage AE.The No BS Marketing Show is brought to you by Larrimors Men’s and Women’s Desi...

“In life, change is inevitable. In business, change is vital.” - Warren G. BennisIn episode 203 of the No B******t Marketing Show, Dave gets into why Black Friday shopping trends are decreasing. The amount of people shopping on Black Friday has taken a 28% nosedive over the last two years. Retailers apply analytics to strategically promote discounts specifically to each of us, and more discount sh...

Thank you for tuning in to the third and final segment of the No B******t Marketing Show’s 200th episode celebration. In this episode, Dave talks with Mike Gatti and Paul Sandberg of the MASSolutions team. They talk about what sets MASSolutions apart from other marketing firms, ideas to build upon the success of the No BS Show, Sesame Street, and how Mike Gatti has no idea Pittsburgh is in the run...

Dave’s Robert Graham shirt courtesy of Larrimor’sWelcome back to the No B******t Marketing Show’s three-part series of the 200th episode celebration. In part 2 Dave brings back MASSolutions’ Director of Operations and right-hand man, Mr. Mike Gatti, along with MASSolutions’ Marketing Specialist Alec Mastovich, and a blast from the past intern, the one, the only, Gianna. We get down to the facts in...

It’s Episode 200 of The No B******t Marketing Show! We’re going to be covering a lot of ground over the next few episodes and welcoming back a handful of guests and MASSolutions employees. We talk shop, reminisce, and laugh about 200 episodes and over two years of The No B******t Marketing Show. In Part 1 the series, Dave brings back Mike Mastovich from Episode 1. The two talk about the history of...

What does your average employee say about their job and where they work? In episode 199 of the No B******t Marketing show, Dave explains the importance of cultural messaging through internal communication within an organization. Leaders within their organization need to realize that employees are one of their primary target markets. Employees need to be given information, in a positive, less is mo...

In episode 198 of the No B******t Marketing Show, Dave features original Cut The BS segments from previous episodes. These clips were hand selected specifically because of their important messages and for you to apply them to your career or business. Episode 198 Features clips from:Episode 177 - Dave tells us why visual elements are essential to telling your story and how companies need to keep up...

In Episode 197 of the No B******t Marketing Show, Dave continues his insightful conversation with Dr. Rahmi Mowjood of  Cucamonga Valley Medical Group. After a brief background and career path recap, Dr. Mowjood fills us in on why he finds seeking feedback from employees and clients to be so extremely important for the success of your business. Feedback is important because it is how you learn fro...

Dr. Mowjood leads a team of providers and staff while seeing patients of all ages. Much of his time is spent with older patients suffering from long term health issues. He is a motivational leader and a compassionate healthcare provider. In this episode, Dr. Mowjood gives us a brief background about his journey to the United States, family, and the path that led to him to becoming a physician. He...