The Summit Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Does your corporate culture need to a change in order to survive remote work and the new business norms?  For one company in Denver, Colorado following the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has been the change the company needed in order to survive the changing economy.  Listen in as Derek Taniguchi, of NetResults, discusses how this is the perfect system for creating a cultu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Summit Podcast for growing businesses, Bill Eckstrom and Kyle Hamer discuss how leaders are being thrust into a new form of management.  There are some who are rising to the challenge and leading their businesses forward, while others are paralyzed and being overrun by the changes in the economy. Bill provides good insight on how leaders can separate themsel...

Send us Fan Mail Going back to work might never be the same following the coronavirus of 2020.  As companies prepare to deal with the new normal how can they scale based on logic and eliminate "gut-feel?" In this episode of The Summit podcast, Mark Stouse, and Kyle Hamer discuss how techniques used for marketing mixed modeling might just provide the insight needed to help guide companies...

Send us Fan Mail Change is happening at lightning speed for companies in today's economy.  Selling during change can be one of the most difficult things for a company to do.  Not only is there the need to be sensitive to change, but there is also the personal impact change has on the sales reps' personal life.  In today's podcast session we meet with Dan Tyre and discuss how marketi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh and Kyle discuss: What does the recent M&A activity mean for MOPs and SOPs teams? Best of Breed vs All-in-One Software - What to choose? Creating a business case for marketing software. How to use technology for ABM pilots? What can we expect in the coming years from marketing, sales, and technology? About Josh Wagner Josh started out like many sales prof...

Send us Fan Mail Every new day is fluid due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Are your construction materials arriving on time, or have state and local protective orders caused delays? How are ordering and expediting critical materials changing to accommodate the current situation? Many questions are being asked in these uncertain times, and AWCI along with Hamer Marketing Group is here to help provide an...

Send us Fan Mail November 2018 was the hardest month for her.  As she took a picture of the endless pile of sticky notes covering her desk, computer, and her entire life, Jessica knew it was time to make a change.  Following these simple steps, she would regain her footing and take ahold of her balance.  In this podcast, listen as Jessica discusses the elements to gaining balance in work and life,...

Send us Fan Mail We are all well aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19), which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. Yet many in the construction industry have lingering questions and uncertainty about the future. Do you know how this respiratory illness will impact your business? In some areas, construction jobs have been significantly restricted or shut down altoge...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone talks about having their dream career, but what does it really look like and how do you find it?  We chat with the CEO of portfoliorocket.com, Lorn Greiff, to discuss how a marketer or creative person can find the career opportunity of their dreams. In this episode, Loren and Kyle discuss: What's happening in the market and what can we do to land the perfect job? Tip...

Send us Fan Mail Marketing is hard enough if you are a big company with what seems like endless resources, but when you are a small team tasked with performing and don't have an uncapped budget doing more with less is always a demand.  Does your small marketing team know how to effectively select partners and tell the difference between a pretender and a contender? In this episode of SUMMIT P...

Send us Fan Mail Career transitions are tough, especially when they are unplanned.  This full-stack marketer found themselves in the market for a new job after their most recent tenure at an agency came to an end.  Did she let the grind of looking for her next position crush her?  Not at all. With a little luck, incredible ingenuity, and using the marketing techniques she had mastered, Bri Land tu...

Send us Fan Mail Data is the new oil.  Everyone knows it, but what can an enterprise do to get more out of their data?  In this in-depth conversation with Mark Skiles, of Integrity Works International , we discuss how large companies struggle with silos, break down communication barriers, and prepare their enterprise to capitalize on the emergence of data.  Kyle Hamer, CEO and Growth Marketer from...

Send us Fan Mail Privacy concerns are driving big changes for marketers across the web.  Recently, Google announced they would be removing 3rd party cookies from the market-leading Chrome browser. In this episode of The Summit , Rob Bunting and Kyle Hamer discuss what this will mean for businesses both large and small.  While many believe this will only lead to improved privacy, there are concerns...

Send us Fan Mail People who inspire the human spirit, Episode 2.  Jen Labaw didn't know what was next.  She had reached elite status in her career and she was destined to be crowned the champion.  Then life happened and Jen couldn't compete, what happened next will blow your mind.  She faced a fear she had been running from her entire life - you are not going to want to miss this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership is all the craze.  Everyone everywhere has an idea of what it takes to be great and who the great leaders are but does this mean you cannot be more as a leader?  Reaching your leadership potential takes tools and skills developed over time building on your strengths and interests.  Take your leadership to the next level with these insights and techniques developed throu...

Send us Fan Mail Marketing operations is often lumped together with marketing automation, but are they the same thing?  Marketing automation consultant, and operations expert, Devasmitha Reddy doesn't think so.  Listen in as she and Kyle Hamer, of Hamer Marketing Group , discuss the differences, why it's important to understand them, and how a marketing operations strategy can unleash in...

Send us Fan Mail Building a remarkable brand is getting harder every day.  The noise from the competition is deafening and if you want to break through growth Mike Hallaron of Hallaron Advertising Agency has key insights on what you are missing.  This episode will help you IGNITE your brand and give you the framework for understanding just how powerful what you and what you say will be for marketi...

Send us Fan Mail Agile methodology isn't only for programmers anymore.  Today's busy marketing departments are looking for new process and methods to get closer to the customer and the agile method might just be the trick.  Join us in this conversation with Stacey Ackerman of Agilify Coaching and Training as we explore what makes agile marketing so desirable.  No session would be complet...

Send us Fan Mail Building a killer message to gain attention, in an increasingly noisy market, is the ultimate quest for companies.  What exactly does a killer message look like and how can you ensure your company is creating a message resonating inside and outside a company?  Having something good to say is only part of the battle, now inside and outside a company must deliver consistently on a s...

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth C Haynes life changed in one of the most dramatic ways 4 years ago and she's been fighting to recover ever since.  Through no fault of her own, the journey would get more difficult before it got better and she's not taking it lying down.  Elizabeth's story is one of grit, determination, and positivity as one person works to overcome unexpected challenges o...

Send us Fan Mail SEO is a huge undertaking where you can get lost in the details.  Find out how Tim LaBarge created an SEO strategy where his company owned 8 of the top ten spots for his companies ideal keyword.  In this must-listen episode, he breaks down SEO into a simple and easy step by step process for success. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Sales and marketing teams don't like to get along.  One team wants their leads called, and the other wants more leads.  But who is right?  Should sales and marketing bicker like children?  The answer might just surprise you.  Neal Benedict joins us on The Summit Podcast to discuss how sales and marketing teams can find a healthy tension .  Not all friction is bad. especially...

Send us Fan Mail Landing the perfect job can feel like an outrageous task.  It's hard to know what to do and how to prepare, but Kara Rice from iNNOV8 Talent a marketing recruiter in Houston shares her insight into how to ace your interview.  Love the episode?  Subscribe or follow and if you are looking for more advice, check out iNNOV8 Talents website - www.innov8talent.com Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Content is king n this digital age, there is a plethora of content being produced and circulated each day by companies seeking to connect with and grow their audience. Alyssa Fox is no stranger to the world of content with years of experience running technical content teams before shifting into content strategy roles within large public companies and startups. Listen in as Kyle an...

Send us Fan Mail Building a personal brand is something many people talk about, but if you truly understand how easy it is to create a brand for yourself. Join us as we talk with Anna Schott and uncover how simple it is to create a personal brand regardless of if you’re a farmer in Nebraska or a CEO of a Fortune 100 company. About Anna Schott Anna is the director of marketing at the XL Institute....