Marketing Minds Meet

#46 - Mallory Kuhn (Kuhn Creative & Author)

Mallory Kuhn owner of Kuhn Creative AND published author sits down in the studio and chats about her journey as a new entrepreneur, her inspiration for writing Fantasy & Horror novels, going into the Marketing field, her business goals, sharing thoughts & takes on Star Wars AND toxic fandom!!!For more information about Kuhn Creative & Mallory's books visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Websiteshttps://www.mjkuhn.com/kuhn-creativehttps://www.mjkuhn.com/booksFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro03:23 - Who is Mallory Kuhn?05:53 - Mallory's author & writing journey08:58 - What inspired Mallory to write Fantasy & Horror?12:45 - What made Mallory want to go into Marketing?17:16 - "Back in our day" w/higher education vs. now w/gen z22:03 - Walter AND Mallory didn't walk their college graduation ceremonies25:48 - Walter tells Mallory a fun freshman college tale28:25 - Walter tells Mallory a tale about a college exam35:24 - Mallory's business goals37:49 - Mallory launched on her own in May47:22 - What Mallory DOES NOT like about what she does49:24 - Mallory's backup plan(s)57:28 - Would Mallory make a deal w/the devil?!?!01:02:01 - Star Wars prequels...01:05:22 - Mallory's favorite hobbies/activities01:15:26 - Toxic fandom01:16:52 - Game of Thrones final season let down01:18:27 - Rise of Skywalker...*sigh*01:25:01 - House of the Dragon01:28:52 - The Walking Dead01:36:31 - Mallory's contact info01:37:30 - Outro

#45 - Nicole Lovati (Lovati's Outdoor Services)

Nicole Lovati is all in with her husband Phil in running Lovati's Outdoor Services!She talks about her journey so far as a business owner, the power of networking, what she DOES NOT like about her job, wearing the business hat alongside her husband and...if she actually uses the bathroom in her camper or not!!!For more information about Lovati's Outdoor Services visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro02:45 - Who Is Nicole & Lovati's Outdoor Services?04:37 - The Journey Of Running A Business08:31 - Was It A Dream To Run A Business Or Did It Just Happen?13:58 - Biggest Strengths & Needed Improvements For Lovati's Marketing15:08 - The Power Of Networking For Lovati's17:37 - Biggest Goal(s) Already Achieved And/Or Want To Before The End Of The Year19:23 - What Nicole DOES NOT Like About What She Does22:40 - The Biggest Challenge Running Lovati's Outdoor Services25:28 - Lovati's Target Demographic/Market26:41 - Is There a Backup/Plan B IF Lovati's Outdoor Services Is No More?!31:02 - Wearing The Business Hats as Husband & Wife40:20 - Does Nicole Make a Deal w/The Devil?!?!43:50 - Nicole & Phil's Favorite Hobbies/Activities46:57 - Does Nicole Use Her Camper Bathroom & Shower or Not??51:10 - Nicole's Experience w/Shorewood Kiwanis So Far54:01 - Lovati's Outdoor Services Contact Info54:41 - Outro

#44 - Alex Speshock (Clawson Chamber of Commerce)

Alec Speshock is growing the future of the Clawson Chamber of Commerce as the recent Executive Director!! He's also looking to run for City Council in Clawson as well! Alec chats about his goals for the chamber, what he DOES NOT like about what he does, his BIGGEST challenges running the chamber, growing the CLYP (Clawson Young Professionals) group, perspective being an elder young professional and offering insight on business experiences, his soccer injury and...if he'd make a deal w/the devil!!!For more information about the Clawson Chamber of Commerce visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro05:05 - Clawson Chamber Of Commerce & Alec's Journey w/It11:54 - A Chamber Gets Thrown Under The Bus!!!18:15 - Clawson Chamber's Marketing Strengths & Needed Improvements22:34 - Alec's Goals For The Chamber This Year30:41 - What Alec DOES NOT Like About What He Does36:48 - Alec's Plan B/Backup Plan IF The Clawson Chamber Goes Under43:06 - Alec's BIGGEST Challenges Running The Clawson Chamber53:08 - Does Alec Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?!59:46 - Alec's Favorite Hobbies/Activities01:06:36 - Alec's/Clawson Chamber Of Commerce Contact Info01:08:50 - Young Professionals Group & Retrospective01:13:26 - Walter's Humbling Business Experience To Date!!!01:20:56 - Outro

# 43 - Shanelle Johnson (Lilli An's Health & Wellness)

Shanelle Johnson owner of Lilli An's Health & Wellness makes her podcast debut!!! She discusses her "a-ha" moment becoming a business owner, why she uses sea moss, her biggest goals for the year, what she DOES NOT like about what she does, her backup plan/plan b, if she always wanted to be a business owner, if she'd take a deal w/the devil and...she helps Walter with meditating!!!For more information about Lilli An's Health & Wellness visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagram00:00 - Intro03:45 - Who Is Shanelle Johnson & Lilli An's Health & Wellness06:37 - Shanelle's "A-Ha" Moment For Becoming A Business Owner10:00 - What Drew Shanelle To Sea Moss?11:43 - One Of Shanelle's Biggest Goals For Lilli An's This Year13:29 - Lilli An's Marketing Strengths & Needed Improvements22:45 - What Shanelle DOES NOT Like About What She Does27:35 - Shanelle's Most Challenging Aspect Running Her Company31:37 - Shanelle's Plan B/Backup Plan42:40 - Does Shanelle Take A Deal w/The Devil?!?!45:41 - Did Shanelle Always Want To Be An Entrepreneur Or Did It Just Happen?51:01 - Shanelle's Hobbies/Activities56:49 - Walter Can't Meditate!!!01:07:51 - Lilli An's/Shanelle's Contact Info01:09:48 - Outro

#42 - Gari Kersten (Savvy Advertising Solutions Inc.)

Gari Kersten is no stranger to sales!! His recent journey with Savvy Advertising Solutions Inc. has been anything but dull. He chatted about his journey in sales, his Savvy chapter, Gen Z, Savvy's marketing methods, what he DOES NOT like about what he does, his Plan B IF Savvy were to close permanently, what's on his playlist and...if he'd make a deal with the devil!!!For more information about Savvy Advertising Solutions and to speak with Gari about ALL things promotional marketing visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInEmail: gari@savvyadvertising.comPhone: 313-410-882300:00 - Intro03:36 - Gari's Journey In Sales07:38 - Gari & Savvy08:58 - Local Business Horror Story11:00 - Savvy's Best Selling Product(s) According To Gari13:20 - Gen Z & Other Generations16:56 - Savvy's Best & Weakest Marketing Methods According To Gari24:08 - Walter Throws A Kroger Sales Rep Under The Bus!!!!31:14 - What Gari DOES NOT Like About What He Does34:10 - Gari's BIGGEST Challenge At Savvy So Far36:45 - Gari's Plan B IF Savvy Were To No Longer Exist45:03 - Would Gari Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?!47:39 - Making Mistakes & Owning Up To Them54:17 - Gari's Hobbies/Activities57:31 - What's On Gari's Playlist?01:00:00 - Gari's/Savvy's Contact Info01:00:45 - Outro