The Pursuit of Purpose

In this episode, together with Elijah, we will tackle how 'efficiency' can make a significant impact in scaling your business. Elijah is a businessman smart enough to realize that moving from one place to another can be a pain for a lot of people. He is one of the founders of the business called Utility Helpers. That's the one-stop resource for changing and or activating all of your services with...

 "Reviews are the only thing that affects your top of the funnel and your bottom of the funnel. And if you do it right, you can put your reviews on your website and in your email marketing and put testimonials of how many other happy customers love your product. And it helps you close leads at the bottom."-CHRIS KIEFER Recently, I was given the privilege to speak at Penntek National Dealer Meeting...

Introduction:  I'm here with Kenny Dodge. He's the VP of digital marketing. He has a degree in business administration and marketing, and he has worked to grow and market small businesses for nearly a decade. He's got extensive knowledge in the e-commerce marketing space, digital ad analytics, gourmet popcorn, and whiskey! At Blue Zone, Kenny specializes in business development and digital ad...

Today on our episode we have Ryan Stewart, a Fractional CMO for hire that helps companies get more customers through multi-channel marketing campaigns. He is also the owner and founder of Webris, an SEO agency, which has generated millions of dollars in additional revenue for clients across tons of different verticals in the last decade. Pioneers of the "SEO Sprint" methodology. Questions/Topics i...

Today I'm joined by Derrick Michael the SEO manager for Firon marketing with high-ranking content in the SEO space. They are a full-stack marketing company for local and national brands. They do everything from social media websites, to ads, and more.  Questions/Topics in This Episode: 1. What’s the big deal with online reviews? 2. Reviews are part of the algorithms to help you rank higher. W...

We have Elijah Ramsey today in this episode. He is a co-founder of the business called Utility Helpers. They are the one-stop resource for changing and/or activating your utility services, including electric water, internet, cable phone, and satellite. Elijah has his perspective as a business owner that depends on reviews to validate and build trust with consumers Questions/Topic in This Episode 1...

Introduction:  Today I have Audrey Kerchner. Audrey is the owner of Inkyma, a marketing agency that specializes in creative and effective campaigns from strategy to execution. That may be branding or website video production or advertising campaign or management and content marketing. They support all the marketing efforts that you need to run your business. Questions/Topics in This Episode:...

Introduction:  Today I'm joined by Aunia Kahn, the CEO of Rise Visible. With 24 years in the industry, she is a highly sought-after digital marketer, strategist, designer and public speaker. Rise Visible was named a top-ranking woman-owned digital agency by Clutch and is a certified disability-owned business enterprise. Kahn is also an internationally renowned artiost, photographer and has be...

Introduction:  Today I have Andrea Jones, the principal of Andrea Jones Consulting. She's focused on efficient and effective project management and change implementation for over 20 years. She has successfully managed projects of all sizes, from greenfield construction to SaaS cloud-based ERP systems. Andrea also loves process improvements and has a natural instinct to always seek a better wa...

Introduction:  Joshua is a results-oriented marketing and business development executive. He is the founder of four different business ventures - Repurposed Mind, My Site marketing, Hoodlum Hideaway, Golf Verified. He was also a speaker at TEDx Coeur d'Alene in 2020 on the topic that he is most passionate about - Transforming your mind and perspective from "Why is this happening to me to me"...

Introduction: My next guest is an entrepreneur, author and coach. He's a best selling author and one of the top 10 business coaches in the world according to Hubspot. In the late 2000s, after seeing the "internet" as a way to get any message into the world, he leveraged that experience from advertising in music into social media marketing. Over the past decade, he's been in the trenches with hundr...

Jeff Wright is a Marketing Coach at Nexstar Network. Previously, he has worked for Fourteen Foods, The University of Minnesota, DICKs Sporting Goods, Minnesota Wild, and the St. Paul Saints. His passion for marketing and changing the lives of others, as well as their businesses is what drives him to where he is today. Jeff's Favorite Books: 1. For by Jeff Henderson 2. Principles by Ray Dalio 3. Th...

Some may say Brittany was raised in the circus. Her first job, at age 12, was at the weird and whacky Ripley's Believe it or Not!, followed by an undersea aquarium tour guide gig, that led to working in the entertainment departments for both Walt Disney World and Six Flags. She was the school's newspaper editor-in-chief, a journalism major, and a hobby writer—which has all led to her passion for m...

Linda John is the CEO and founder of Linda John Consulting, LLC, providing Executive Coaching and Destination Consulting services to clients throughout the USA.  From 1993 – 2020, Linda served as the Executive Director for Visit Eau Claire in west-central Wisconsin.  Some of Linda’s top accomplishments at Visit Eau Claire included the development of a successful regional tourism program,...

Joe is a natural when it comes to sales, training, problem-solving, and inspiring others to be the best version of themselves possible. Some of it is in his blood. His family had a thriving jewelry, coin, and antique business for over 50 years in St. Petersburg, Florida. He spent his childhood watching his father and grandfather (also his namesake) work the business. A jack of many trades, Joe has...

Thomas (Tom) M. Evans, PhD. is a university president, board director and a mission-focused leader with more than 25 years in Catholic higher education. Today, Evans is guiding strategic and transformational growth as president of the University of the Incarnate Word, the largest Catholic university in Texas with a global enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and an endowment of more than $1...

Ryan is the Chief Solutionist at The Brothers that just do Gutters. He started out as a graphic designer for a startup company straight out of college. He worked his way up to Vice President before throwing everything into the gutter. He got into the gutter business in 2002, when he joined up with his brother Ken who started the business in 1999. Together we decided we were going to revolutionize...

Jan is an Executive Coach, Productivity Expert, and Speaker. She is a sought-after presenter on a variety of organizing and productivity topics. Her company, CTC Productivity, is a Twin Cities-based, woman-owned and operated business. Their mission is to help individuals and businesses understand their organizational challenges and provide self-sustaining solutions that improve productivity and re...

Vered Kogan is a leading behavioral and mindset expert with an expertise in helping individuals and teams release the mental and emotional obstacles that prevent them from adapting to change. She is an Executive Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and holds numerous other professional credentials, such as being a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy,...

Greg Winterrowd is an Experienced Senior Program Manager at Evanta, A Gartner Company. An executive networking company, that brings together C-Level leaders to collaborate on key issues they collectively deal with. He has a demonstrated a history of working in the professional training & coaching industry. He is Skilled in Photography, Videography, Film, Event Management, and Public Speaking....

Anthony is a Partner in Cornerstone Commercial Investments and the Co-Owner of Northwest Real Estate Team. Specializing in Luxury and Residential Homes in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. Anthony joins Chris today to discuss his decision to get into the real estate world, his rapid path to success in the industry, and what drives him to make experiences with his business an enjoyable journey...

Elaine Damschen is the President of Mainstream Electric, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. An Idaho Corporation located in the Spokane Valley. Elaine has been serving the community in this capacity for over 20 years, and previously had a career as a Middle School Teacher On Today’s episode, she discusses with Chris, her passion for marketing, being an active member in the community, and what drives...

Steve Heroux is the CEO & Founder of Dallas-based Victory Selling, where he’s committed to changing the way we look at sales and sales leadership. Steve is a Sales Development Expert, Professional Trainer & Keynote Speaker, and a leading authority in providing cutting-edge strategies on selling in today's marketplace. In his 25 years in the industry of professional selling, Steve has train...

April is the Marketing Manager of Nolan Painting, a residential painting company in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She has a lively discussion with Chris about her lengthy tenure at Nolan Painting, her experience in making a career shift, and her life as a working Mother Thanks and enjoy the episode! April's Favorite Book: Start with Why by Simon Sinek April's Favorite Movie: When Harry Met Sally Wa...

Molly Nolan is the Marketing and Program Manager for Nolan Consulting Group, a nationwide business coaching and consulting firm. She joins Chris today to discuss her professional endeavors, how her early experiences shaped her idea of how a healthy organization should operate, and her development in a management position. Thanks and we hope you enjoy the show! Molly's Favorite Book: To Kill a Mock...