

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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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

Feb 6, 2019 • 1h 5min
#29: Taylor Ryan - Artificial Intelligence (Ai) and Innovation, Chief Marketing Officer of Valuer
Taylor Ryan, the 5-time Co-Founder, Speaker, and CMO of the hottest Danish startup Valuer joins the show to share his journey from Washington, D.C. to the Copenhagen startup world. Hear how Valuer uses artificial intelligence (Ai) to connect startups with corporations for corporate innovation, a beginner’s guide to Ai, SEO tools for wild growth, and even Taylor’s appearance on House Hunters International. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn and Valuer at Valuer.ai

Jan 30, 2019 • 22min
#28: Christoph Trappe - The Authentic Storyteller, From Football to Content Marketing
Christoph Trappe, the Founder of the Authentic Storytelling Project, Director of Content at Stamats Business Media, Author, and Keynote Speaker joins the show to share his journey from playing football in Germany to becoming a top content marketer based in Iowa. Hear how he transitioned from journalism to nonprofits to speaking, what you can do to become a better storyteller, the power of trying new things, and the potential of virtual reality (VR). Connect with Christoph at AuthenticStorytelling.net, on Twitter at @CTrappe, and on LinkedIn

Jan 23, 2019 • 44min
#27: Ann Handley - Queen of Content Marketing, Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs
Ann Handley, the Queen of Content Marketing, World's First Chief Content Officer, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and Keynote Speaker joins the show to share how she's grown MarketingProfs to new content heights. Hear how she became a digital pioneer, why writing is so important today, how to find your voice, and tips on staying creative while working from home. Connect with Ann at AnnHandley.com, MarketingProfs at MarketingProfs.com, and sign up for Ann’s newsletter at AnnHandley.com/Newsletter

Jan 16, 2019 • 50min
#26: Scott Gelber - Digital Strategy Genius, President of Merkley+Partners
Scott Gelber, the President of Merkley+Partners, joins the show to share his journey from college football player to President of the NYC ad agency. Hear how to succeed in the agency world, how to focus on ideas instead of shiny objects, how to market effectively with a lower budget, and how to evaluate hot digital trends. Connect with Scott on Twitter at @sgelber1, on LinkedIn, and his blog at gelbr.tumblr.com

Jan 9, 2019 • 1h 2min
#25: Rob and Kennedy - Hypnotist and Mind Reader, Co-Founders of ResponseSuite
Hypnotist Rob and Mind Reader Kennedy, the dynamic British duo and Co-Founders of ResponseSuite, join the show to hilariously share how their personal passions translate to the business world. Hear how they founded ResponseSuite from a shared need, how surveys and email marketing can fuel business growth, how to stay creative, and of course tips on hypnotism and mind reading. Connect with ResponseSuite on social media at @ResponseSuite and visit ResponseSuiteDeal.com/Wild for a free 14-day trial