

He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast
Jaci Russo
The He Said, She Said, Razor Branding™ Podcast is hosted by Jaci and Michael Russo, covering topics like entrepreneurship, B2B marketing, messaging for your target audience, and of course, building your brand. Together, they provide branding insight, tips, and best practices from their combined 40+ years of experience. Special guests from various industries are welcomed to the podcast regularly to share their stories and how branding played a pivotal role in their success.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 53min
Realtors, Management, and Branding with Kurt Uhlir
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Kurt Uhlir, a globally recognized marketer, operator, and speaker, to talk about how establishing systems and processes early on leads to building better businesses and better brands.
Preview Caption: As a popular keynote speaker, podcast guest, and author, Kurt Uhlir wants to help people and create environments where people can flourish as themselves. Kurt has given hundreds of speeches across the United States and Europe, including presenting at prominent industry events such as PPAI, GDC, EXPCON, the White House, and private company/team workshops. He has also appeared on national television shows and periodicals including Wired, TechCrunch, Thrive Global, USA Today, Business 2 Community, WGN Radio, NBC, and ABC, along with many others. He recently finished a multi-year engagement as VP, Marketing & Operations for eXp Realty (an eXp World Holdings company) where he oversaw the growth of eXp Realty’s Integrated Platform of portals and agent tools. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Kurt shares his experiences advising start-up and corporate companies alike with his personalized approach to business, management, and brand culture.

Sep 28, 2023 • 51min
How Podcasts Can Improve Your Brand with Jonathan Sachs
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Jonathan Sachs, Chief Revenue Officer at iDiscovery Solutions, and our very own Molly Daigle, President of Client Success at brandRUSSO, to celebrate International Podcast Day and to talk about their experiences hosting podcasts for their respective brands.

Sep 14, 2023 • 56min
Branding from Down Under with Katrina McKinnon
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Katrina McKinnon, an Australian content writing expert, to talk about the value of storytelling in marketing and how combining creativity and strategy creates strong, compelling, and lasting brands. (Sound familiar?)
Katrina McKinnon founded one of Australia’s first web development agencies in 1996 and pioneered innovative practices now standard in eCommerce, including off-shoring and content marketing. She is the founder of CopySmiths.com, a charter member and one of the 50 founding members of eCommerce Fuel, and a well-known speaker in the eCommerce community. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Katrina shares her expertise from years of experience in the web development and marketing industries and how she leveraged that to establish CopySmiths.com to help her clients increase their organic engagement and expand their overall online presence.

Aug 31, 2023 • 45min
B2B Automation and Branding with Gil Allouche
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Gil Allouche, founder of Metadata, to discuss the role of automation in marketing and how it can benefit both productivity and happiness. Michael, Jaci, and Gill also spent time talking about the idea of bringing a B2C mentality to a B2B world, and the potential for changing the rules of B2B marketing. Together, they emphasized the need for creativity and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Gil Allouche is the founder of Metadata –a marketing platform for B2B that sets lead generation on auto-pilot using data enrichment and multi-channel targeted ads. Prior to Metadata Gil was the VP Marketing at Qubole – a Big Data cloud company. Previously Gil ran marketing at Karmasphere (Acquired by FICO). Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Gil shares his insights on how he helps his clients bring automation to their marketing efforts.

Aug 17, 2023 • 55min
The Changing Landscape of B2B Branding with David Deutsch
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by David Deutsch, copywriter, marketing strategist, author, and copywriting coach, to discuss the changing landscape of advertising and how some traditional advertising methods can still be a secret weapon in modern B2B branding. David also shares some of his experience while working for the great David Ogilvy at Ogilvy & Mather on Madison Avenue.
David Deutsch is a world-renowned direct response copywriter, marketing strategist, author, and copywriting coach. David started at Ogilvy & Mather on Madison Avenue, working with clients such as Merrill Lynch, General Foods, and American Express. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as David shares his insights on the changing landscape of B2B branding and how sticking to the basics can still yield strong results.

Aug 3, 2023 • 51min
Sustainability and B2B Branding with Dan Chamberlain
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Dan Chamberlain, Senior Director of Marketing (Americas) at ENGIE Impact, to talk about B2B marketing, specifically how identifying your target industries with the right strategies and aligning your sales and marketing teams can take your efforts to the next level.
A highly engaging and successful leader, Dan has over 25 years of B2B marketing across multiple industries including professional services, technology, industrial supply, and telecommunications. He has developed and executed effective marketing programs for clients from venture-backed startups to Fortune 100 multinationals. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Dan shares his insights on all things B2B marketing and his experiences as a marketing director for a global consulting firm.

Jul 20, 2023 • 55min
Confessions of a Marketing Director with Sean Schnipper
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Sean Schnipper, Director of Marketing at Transervice, to talk about the challenges and strategies involved in managing a brand for a national logistics company, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, authenticity, and trust in building a successful brand.
Sean Schnipper is the Director of Marketing at Transervice, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience in all aspects of marketing communications. In his current role, he handles the day-to-day marketing activities of the company and develops strategies for its social media platforms and industry engagement. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, as Sean shares what it’s like being the marketing director for a national B2B company and his experiences – both positive and not so positive, that go along with it.

Jul 13, 2023 • 47min
Finding Your Audience with Nathan Yeung
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Nathan Yeung, Vice President of CMO Services at Find Your Audience Marketing Partner, to discuss his thoughts about the progression of AI tools, the need for alignment within organizations, and his experiences as a marketer in an ever-evolving industry.
Nathan Yeung is an experienced marketing strategist with over 10+ years of expertise in advising B2B businesses, helping numerous companies build their marketing teams from scratch, delivering successful go-to-market deployments, and launching new products into the market. Trained in marketing, he has also worked in finance and management consulting, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategy. Nathan’s ability to think outside the box has helped his clients to stand out in their industries, and his expertise has been recognized by numerous organizations over the years. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Nathan shares his insight on well, finding your audience.

Jul 6, 2023 • 49min
Adapting to Changes in Business and Branding with Brian Will
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Will, a serial entrepreneur, industry-leading business and sales management consultant, and two-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author, to talk about the importance of accepting and efficiently adapting to change in the business and branding industries.
Brian Will is an industry expert in sales and management consulting, a two-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience. Today, Brian is a visionary business leader, owning restaurants in Atlanta, an insurance and technology company in Denver, and a real estate business in Georgia and Florida. His expertise in turnaround projects and driving billions in sales make him a sought-after consultant and speaker. Listen to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, as Brian shares his insights and experiences about the importance of accepting and adapting to whatever changes are thrown your way.

Jun 8, 2023 • 43min
Building Your Brand From the Inside Out with Jaci and Michael Russo
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael are sans guest, so they decided to divulge into one of their many areas of expertise: building brands – specifically, how to build your brand from the inside out. From forging solid relationships and developing a strong culture to investing in your internal team, Jaci and Michael share the key components of creating a kick-ass brand, inside and out.


