

Wild Business Growth
Max Branstetter
Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur shares the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business - and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy's Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter, Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting
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Apr 17, 2019 • 55min
#39: Jay Baer - Word of Mouth Marketing Extraordinaire, Founder of Convince and Convert
Jay Baer, the Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author, 7th-Generation Entrepreneur, and Founder of Convince and Convert joins the show to share how you can intentionally spark Word of Mouth for your business. Hear the concept behind his new book Talk Triggers and The Talk Triggers Show, the best examples of Word of Mouth, how he founded 5 multimillion-dollar companies, and even the tequila that tastes like angel tears. Connect with Jay on social media at @JayBaer and at TalkTriggers.com, TalkTriggersShow.com, and ConvinceAndConvert.com

Apr 10, 2019 • 50min
#38: Stephanie Goldman - Travel App Creator, Founder of Map2Next
Stephanie Goldman, the CEO and Founder of Map2Next, joins the show to share her journey from the worlds of investment banking and private equity to launching a trip planning app. Hear the ups and downs of building an app, how to pivot your career, the value of customer feedback, and the creative power of commencement speeches. Connect with Stephanie at Stephanie@Map2Next.com, on LinkedIn, on Instagram at @x_steph_0 (zero), and download Map2Next on the App Store

Apr 3, 2019 • 44min
#37: Ben Sturner - Sports Business All-Star, Founder of Leverage Agency
Ben Sturner, the CEO and Founder of Leverage Agency, joins the show to share how he built one of the top sports marketing agencies in the world. Hear how he grew his agency from his apartment to an office on Madison Avenue, what the future of sports will look like, and how Ben facilitated sponsorships for multiple Triple Crown winners, brought cricket to America, college hockey to Madison Square Garden, and more. Connect with Ben at BenS@LeverageAgency.com, on Instagram at @BenjaminSturner, and on Twitter at @LeverageAgency

Mar 27, 2019 • 60min
#36: Chelsea Krost - Millennial Marketing Expert, Influencers and Personal Branding
Chelsea Krost, the Marketing Strategist, LinkedIn Instructor, Speaker, and Influencer joins the show to share her journey from teenage radio host to America's Leading Millennial Expert. Hear how to best market to millennials, why influencer marketing is so effective, the power of your personal brand, and how to turn failure into growth. Connect with Chelsea on Instagram, Twitter, and more at @ChelseaKrost and at ChelseaKrost.com

Mar 20, 2019 • 50min
#35: Kate O'Neill - Tech Humanist, Netflix to the UN
Kate O'Neill, the Futurist, Author, Keynote Speaker, Fortune 500 Advisor, and Founder of KO Insights joins the show to share her journey from being one of the first 100 employees of Netflix to writing Tech Humanist and speaking at the UN. Hear what Netflix was like in the early days, how to align your company to make lives better, whether privacy even exists anymore, and why completely unplugging isn't necessary. Connect with Kate on Twitter at @KateO and at KOinsights.com

Mar 13, 2019 • 59min
#34: Ryan Foland - Creative TED Talks, Inventor of the 3-1-3 Method
Ryan Foland, the Global Keynote Speaker, TED Talker, Managing Partner of InfluenceTree, and Inventor of the 3-1-3 Method joins the show to share his journey from being bullied as a ginger child to inspiring others through creative speeches. Hear how he invented the 3-1-3 Method, an impromptu 3-1-3 exercise, how improving communication can improve your life, and why something as simple as drawing stick figures can increase your creativity. Connect with Ryan at RyanFoland.com, on Twitter at @RyanFoland, and his podcasts at RyanFoland.com/Speaking

Mar 6, 2019 • 42min
#33: Susan Bennett - The Voice of Siri, Famous Voice Actor
Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri, Voice Actor, Speaker, Emcee, and Musician joins the show to share her journey to becoming the famous Apple voice assistant. Hear the recording process that went into creating Siri, how her accidental fame impacts her daily life, how to become a better speaker, and how to break out of your comfort zone. Connect with Susan at SusanCBennett.com and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @SiriouslySusan

Feb 27, 2019 • 38min
#32: Tracey Brown - CEO of the American Diabetes Association, Leadership and Success
Tracey Brown, the Nonprofit Leader, Inspiring Marketer, and Successful Executive joins the show to share her road to becoming the first CEO of the American Diabetes Association to actually have the disease. Hear what makes her successful, how to manage relationships with several different parties, why she switched to the nonprofit industry, and leadership lessons from her roles at Procter & Gamble, ExxonMobil, AMEX, Sam's Club, and more. Connect with Tracey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @Type2CEO and the American Diabetes Association at Diabetes.org

Feb 20, 2019 • 1h 5min
#31: Michael Rozen - Special Settlement Master of Historic Cases, Founder of TRGP Capital
Michael Rozen, the Superstar Lawyer, Special Master, International Man of Mystery, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share his experience settling some the most challenging disputes in American history, including the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001, BP's Gulf Coast Compensation Fund, the Jerry Sandusky Scandal, and more. Hear how to solve complex problems, the differences between being a lawyer and a CEO, the importance of having a mentor, and how to maintain an incredible work ethic. Connect with Michael at TRGPcap.com

Feb 13, 2019 • 56min
#30: Christina Nicholson - PR and Media Expert, Founder of Media Maven
Christina Nicholson, the PR and Media Expert, TV Host, TEDx Speaker, and Founder of Media Maven joins the show to share her journey from TV news reporter to marketing agency owner. Hear how to get your business or brand more exposure, a breakdown of the 3 different types of media, how to invest in your business, and the perks of being your own boss. Connect with Christina on Instagram and Twitter at @ChristinaAllDay, her business at MediaMavenAndMore.com, and her podcast Become a Media Maven


