
Rattle & Pedal: B2B Marketing Podcast
Jason Mlicki, agency leader, and Jeff McKay, former global CMO, discuss growth, marketing, and life in professional services in this weekly podcast. The duo offers divergent thoughts on solving the issues practice leaders and marketers confront—or probably should—including stupid sh*t Marketing should NOT do, how Marketing ruins everything, the BS of professional services, and unleashing your Young Turks. Executive guests and industry experts join frequently to share their insights and experiences. It’s all served up with humor and a refreshing dose of reality from two guys who know how to grow firms.
Latest episodes

Apr 26, 2024 • 56min
AI: What to Do Now
The hosts humorously reflect on AI's integration into their podcasting. They dive into AI's potential and pitfalls in professional services, urging critical thinking. Innovative approaches in consulting are emphasized, drawing parallels with Formula One. The importance of using AI to genuinely address client needs is underscored. They explore ethical considerations and the need for alignment between AI practices and core values. Lastly, there's a call to blend marketing, sales, and delivery for enhanced client experiences in this evolving landscape.

Apr 12, 2024 • 41min
How Generative AI is Making Productization More Urgent with Eisha Armstrong of Vecteris
For years firms have pursued productization strategies to drive efficiency or create repeatable revenue. AI is making the need to productize one of survival. Learn why and how to respond.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 47min
Automation Domination. Lessons Learned from Efforts to Streamline and Scale 6Sense using AI with Brian Wise, CIO
Decoding digital buying signals. Streamlining operations. Brian Wise talks about all this and more including a discussion about where AI is in the business “hype cycle.”
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Mar 15, 2024 • 42min
How Professional Services Firms Are Using AI in Their Thought Leadership Programs
How many firms are using AI? What platforms are they using? How are the most effective firms using AI to drive their thought leadership programs? Jason breaks down his latest thought leadership research.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 58min
Using AI to Drive Personal Productivity with Greg Baugues
In our first video podcast, Greg Baugues shows listeners just what you can do with tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more to drive your personal productivity.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 40min
Assessing How Ready Your Firm and Your Clients Are For AI with Peter Buer and Courtney Baker of Knownwell
Professional services firms have the most to lose and the most to gain from AI. Getting your firm and your clients ready is the first step. What does it take?
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Jan 19, 2024 • 46min
Unlocking the Real Promise of AI with David DeWolf of Knownwell
Over 99% of AI deployments to date have been focused on personal productivity. David DeWolf shares how firms can unlock higher layers of operational and strategic value in their AI investments.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 55min
Doomsday or New Day? How IT Services Firms Are Using AI with Michelle Swan of Tercera
From writing code to amping up call centers to a virtual wingman — Michelle Swan joins us to talk about how services firms are using AI to drive value internally and with clients.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 39min
Generative AI: How Firms Are Using it Today and How They’ll Use it Tomorrow
Jeff and Jason kick off a new series exploring current and future uses of generative AI in professional services. What are the opportunities and risks of its adoption?
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Nov 27, 2023 • 55min
Unsnoozing the Inbox: Tips on Email Marketing with Ian Brodie
The best way to build relationships at scale is with email marketing. Acclaimed email expert, Ian Brodie, joins Jeff and Jason to share his thoughts on how to cut through the noise and “unsnooze your prospects’ inbox.”
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