Episodes

Is organic social media a legitimate marketing channel that can be measured and prove positive ROI? This a question that has stunned many marketers but Darryl Praill, CMO at Agorapulse, decided to ask for my take on it. This episode is Part Two of the conversation that pulls from a live interview…

Is organic social media a legitimate marketing channel that can be measured and prove positive ROI? This a question that has stunned many marketers but Darryl Praill, CMO at Agorapulse, decided to ask for my take on it. This episode is Part One of a Two-Part conversation that pulls from a live inte…

I had the pleasure of being on a panel for the "Ahead Of The Game: Marketing Trends 2023" event run by HubSpot's Black @ Inbound team. The panel consisted of Tyronna Heath, Jamir Milligan, Resa Gooding, and myself, along with Devyn Bellamy as moderator. In this episode, I spotlighted some of my ans…

Adaptability = Survivability = Sustainability. The numbers have always reinforced that the longer you are able to stay in business during certain milestones, the higher the percentage you will be successful in business. No surprise that the longevity of a business's existence runs parallel with the…

This is an audio open letter addressing the elephant in the room... why are we still talking about the same things when it comes to being more inclusive, respectful, empathetic, and responsive to black and marginalized leaders, businesses, creators, employees, clients, customers, and communities wi…

We need more diversity and representation on stages, at events, behind the microphones, and in the executive boardrooms. But just stating that obvious fact and taking real action to make that a reality are two separate things. The truth is the only way change can occur, is by not only educating but…

Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness, according to Brené Brown. I had recently heard her speak so eloquently on the subject. I instantly saw the connection and parallels we as business owners, operators, and creators face as we navigate the pursuit of success with the daily grind. We don't u…

Have you set any new year's resolutions lately? Are you going through a series of changes? New birthday? Massive life change? I've been there, and I can empathize as well as relate. In many cases, a new year will look exactly like the previous year if you don't make changes and achieve your goals. …

Have you conducted a 2022 personal audit? Reflection is essential to critical redirection and acceleration in business and life. On this episode, I discuss the particulars of how to learn from the past year, how to navigate teetering sales and client opportunities from 2022 going into 2023, the im…

I said no to Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or holiday-themed discounts on my growth strategy retainers and services because the price is the price. If you are an emerging brand who isn’t dependent on volume and want 6 - 8 figure clients working with you, discounts aren’t the tactic to use. If you are…

The truth is if you aren't growing, you're simply using the wrong tactics. Many make decisions based on how they feel or what they think and don't consider the market, the demand, or the time it takes to go to market, build community, and drive residual sales. But before you can apply the right tac…

Google search has changed. Social media platforms have changed. How we use data analytics has changed. Not to mention the marketplace and values of your ideal audience have shifted. The pandemic has accelerated so many things for your customers and potential customers, from how they consume to how …

As the state of social media is getting more complex, the stakes for having a strong brand presence are higher, and trying to reach the decision-maker is even more challenging. How do B2B and agency-centric brands – and the social media managers behind them – create content that breaks through with…

Creating good content consistently leads to conversations that lead to connections that lead to conversions. Your content either needs to make the demand to be valuable, or it meets the demand of the m marketplace to be valuable. Good content is only confirmed by those who consume it. Most will nev…

In this "Ask The Strategy" episode, I talk with Global Branding Expert JP Hightek about what it takes for content creators can to achieve success. We get real about the adversity, the challenges, the sacrifices, the resolve, the clarity, and the very things one must do in order to level up as a con…

In this "Ask The Strategy" episode, I talk with JP Hightek about how to create content to increase your GAP — Growth Authority, and Profitability. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Your target audience is too big. You're moving too fast. Your sales messaging is too broad. What you need to do is think smaller, move slower, and be more specific with your offer in order to grow your business. The reality is, in many cases, we either have too much zeal or too much fear to change …

A confused mind will never buy. To be real, if you aren't getting the attention, the engagement, the conversations, and ultimately the sales you want, it's because of either two things: 1) you're talking to the wrong audience or 2) what you're saying doesn't make sense to anyone, and therefore no o…

This episode is devoted to recapping INBOUND 2022 (Part 2), where I was the host/emcee of the event. I carry on my conversation from the previous episode covering my experience from Day 1 to Day 3, giving more insights into meeting Viola Davis, reflecting on Obama Day, and some of the challenges an…

This episode is devoted to recapping INBOUND 2022 (Part 1), where I was the host/emcee of the event. How did I get the opportunity? How did I get prepared to take the stage? How did I juggle all of my responsibilities on and off the big stage while giving a dynamic experience for those in-person at…

Less than 10% of all startups will succeed. Why aren't more succeeding? Because they don't implement and excel at building a custom growth engine designed for the sustainability and scalability of their startup to achieve hyper-growth and longevity, whether that's to become one of the new breeds of…

Have you ever been in a situation where you're waiting for a client to pay you? Maybe you're waiting for that signed contract to come through? Does it feel like you're always playing the waiting game? Waiting for someone to get back to you, for payment to process, for those "promised" referrals, an…

Growth in anything requires consistency and productivity in your actions. Stop saying what you can't do and start making the time necessary to do. Set goals. Achieve goals. Repeat. Set goals. Achieve goals. Repeat.

Everybody wants to grow, and they want to grow fast. Everyone wants to scale, and they want to scale even faster. We all want to fly like lightning, strike like thunder, and give a "here comes the boom" as we assert our dominance and value in the marketplace. But here's the thing, not everyone c…