Campaign Trend Podcast

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Today we’re joined by Steve Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of Flexpoint Media, we recently welcomed Kegan Beran, the co-founder of Flexpoint Media on the show and you can go listen to that episode to learn more about what they’re working on. Steve’s career has taken him from Capitol Hill and Wharton Business School to Google and yCombinator. In our conversation today we learn how those experiences have shaped his perspectives on both business and politics.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Our guest today is Sara Fagen, Founder & CEO of Tunnl, a data intelligence company powering brand, purpose-driven, and issue advocacy efforts. Sara is also the cofounder of Resonate and Deep Root Analytics. She was Deputy Assistant to the President & Director of Political Affairs for President George W. Bush and served as Senior Strategist for Bush-Cheney 04. In today’s conversation, we discuss her journey to entrepreneurship, the evolving roll of data, and advice for balancing multiple projects at once. The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Our guest today is Kegan Beran, co-founder and President of Flexpoint Media, an omni-channel media strategy firm that helps campaigns and other organizations with traditional media placement and digital strategy. In today’s conversation we dive into the nuts and bolts of TV advertising, what its dominance means for campaigns, and his insights from innovating in a highly competitive segment.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.We recently raised $500,000 for our second series of Startup Caucus, which as you know from listening is an incubator and investment fund for Republican campaign technology companies. In addition to our usual Wednesday episodes, I’m recording this short audio diary for you to share some of the lessons I’ve learned as part of this fundraising journey.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Our guest today is Thomas Peters Founder & CEO of RumbleUp, one of the leading peer to peer text messaging platforms on the Right. He’s a serial entrepreneur having founded uCampaign and Switchboard as well. In today’s conversation we dig into the growth of P2P and how Thomas was a part of that, we learn his tips for scaling political businesses, and what the outlook is for regulation of campaign texting. The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.We’re joined today by Chris Faulkner who is a Senior National Strategist at Majority Strategies, one of the biggest consulting firms in the political space. Chris spent almost a decade as a Marine before getting into politics and he has worked on a LOT of campaigns. In this episode you’re going to get an inside look at the nuts and bolts of direct mail in politics. The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology. Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Our guest today is Patrick Ruffini, co-founder of Echelon Insights, a firm specializing in next generation research, analytics, and digital intelligence. Patrick was my boss at Engage, back in 2009-2013, and he has always been at the forefront of innovation in politics and public affairs. In our show today, we discuss the challenges of being at the cutting edge, how to spot lasting trends from momentary fads, and more.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology. Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Max Cowan is the co-founder of Ryvall and a Startup Caucus Entrepreneur in Residence. Max’s professional background is in graphic design. Ryvall helps political candidates build their own professional website in just minutes. FreeCampaignGuide.comThe Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology. Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Our guest today is Ryan Gravatt, founder and CEO of Raconteur Media Company. He’s been involved in numerous campaigns like Rick Perry for President and Romney for President. Recently he launched Digital Hero Academy an online learning platform for political candidates and operatives to build new digital campaigning skills. The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology. Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com

Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text.Our guest today is Brett O’Donnell. He is the go-to person on the Republican side of the aisle for all things debate preparation and he’s also a sought after advisor for strategic communications of all stripes. Brett advised President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain in their presidential debates and just about every senator you could name. In our conversation we dig into the hidden world of campaign debates and what their future looks like. The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology. Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.Visit our website: CampaignTrend.com