The NTM Growth Marketing Podcast

Andrew Gottlieb, CEO/Founder of No Typical Moments
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Aug 25, 2025 • 20min

#152 "The Future of Marketing Ops with Mike Rizzo"

“Marketing Operations is the practice of taking people, understanding what it is that the business is trying to do from a go-to-market perspective, and working to align those people to a process that enables that go-to-market through technology. And it’s always in that order. People, process, and technology.” -Mike Rizzo   Mike Rizzo is the Founder and CEO of MarketingOps, MO Pros, and MartechGuru—platforms dedicated to empowering Marketing Operations professionals and advancing the Revenue Operations field. With a background spanning ad tech, growth hacking, and beyond, Mike has built his career around aligning people, processes, and technology to drive effective go-to-market strategies. He also co-hosts Ops Cast, a leading podcast that explores industry insights and emerging trends. Through his community-driven approach, Mike has created innovative resources and a collaborative environment where Marketing Operations practitioners can grow, share knowledge, and thrive. In this episode, Mike dives into his perspective on branding and what it means both strategically and personally.   Website: https://marketingops.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mikedrizzo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingopscom
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Aug 25, 2025 • 19min

#151 “Redefining Marketing Leadership with Lindsey Scheftic”

“A CMO Sidekick is whatever you want it to be, right? It’s your partner in crime. It’s your sounding board. It’s a person to help you fill in all of the tasks that you need done.” -Lindsey Scheftic   What does it mean to be a “CMO Sidekick”? For Lindsey Scheftic, it’s about being the trusted partner that today’s marketing leaders can rely on to navigate an ever-evolving industry. A tenacious problem-solver and seasoned marketing leader, Lindsey has built her career on uncovering growth opportunities across digital media, emerging tech, entertainment partnerships, and innovative product launches. In this conversation, she shares how the modern CMO role has shifted—expanding beyond brand and growth to include AI, automation, and new demands for agility. Lindsey breaks down how her “CMO Sidekick” concept supports overextended executives, filling in critical gaps while driving efficiency and strategy in a complex marketing landscape.   Website: https://thecmosidekick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyscheftic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecmosidekick/
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Aug 12, 2025 • 25min

#150 “Marketing for Impact: UNICEF’s Blueprint for Change with Shelley Diamond”

“Impact can be measured purely in dollars, or it can be measured in impact, which is the effect that our programs have had on changing the lives of children.” -Shelley Diamond   Shelley Diamond is a passionate builder of global brands and businesses, with expertise across a wide range of communications disciplines. As one of the highest-ranking female executives in advertising, she has championed marketing transformation for both domestic and global clients in the consumer and B2B spaces. In this interview, Shelley emphasizes that marketing should be viewed as an investment—integral to achieving real impact through advocacy and program success—not simply as an expense on the balance sheet. She shares how UNICEF approaches innovation through program effectiveness, leveraging technology, partnerships, and bold action to further children’s rights, education, and well-being. This includes adapting to modern challenges such as combating misinformation and navigating difficult terrains for vaccine delivery. Shelley explains how UNICEF integrates brand and performance marketing, using data-driven insights to identify and target audiences most likely to engage with and support their mission. By expanding their reach and tailoring their approach to different audience interests, UNICEF remains relevant and impactful in a crowded nonprofit space—while balancing the sector’s focus on expense versus program ratio. This conversation offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to align brand building with measurable, meaningful change.   Website: https://www.unicefusa.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNICEF-USA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-diamond/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicefusa/   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments
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Aug 4, 2025 • 29min

#149 "Cooking for Change with Beth Moncel"

“I think if your focus with marketing is always how can you solve a problem for people, then you can do a lot of good because people are always going to be struggling with something so if you come up with a solution to that and offer it to the audience and figure out how to communicate that to them… then you can do a world of good.” - Beth Moncel   Beth Moncel founded Budget Bytes in 2009 as a way to slash her own grocery bills while still eating well during a financially difficult time. With a background in nutritional science and a love of numbers, she began sharing budget-friendly recipes with detailed cost breakdowns and step-by-step instructions. What started as a personal project quickly grew into a widely trusted platform that empowers home cooks to create healthy, delicious meals without breaking the bank. Over the years, Budget Bytes has evolved into a full-scale brand, complete with a bestselling cookbook, a mobile app, and an engaged audience across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and more. Beth has built her business by keeping her community at the center—responding to feedback, staying transparent with her audience, and delivering real value through accessible, no-fuss meals. In this episode, Beth takes us behind the scenes of her brand’s growth. She shares how Budget Bytes has adapted over time, the marketing strategies that have kept it thriving, and how she continues to focus on solving real problems for her audience. Beth also discusses how to stay authentic while scaling, how to navigate content creation through algorithm changes, and how she’s diversified her revenue streams with intention. Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or entrepreneur, Beth’s journey offers thoughtful insights on growing a brand with purpose, empathy, and lasting impact.   Website: https://www.budgetbytes.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetbytes1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-bytes/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budgetbytes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/budget_bytes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BudgetBytesBlog TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@budget_bytes   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments
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Jul 28, 2025 • 46min

#148 "Muscle, Mindset, and Marketing with Angela Gargano"

"Documenting, not creating… A lot of the content just comes from living what you’re doing." - Angela Gargano   Angela Gargano is a former biochemist at Brown University turned fierce athlete, coach, international fitness model, speaker, and entrepreneur. In 2013, she left the lab to open her own gym in Cranston, Rhode Island—a pivotal step in forging a multi-faceted career in fitness and business. Since then, she’s competed on American Ninja Warrior multiple times, earned the title of Miss Fitness America 2016, and graced the cover of Oxygen Magazine. Driven by her mantra “Strong Feels Good,” Angela launched an online platform by the same name that helps women focus on strength over the scale. Her signature program, Pull-Up Revolution, has helped hundreds of women achieve personal breakthroughs—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. In this episode, Angela reflects on the transformational power of living authentically. She shares how she turned her everyday experiences—training, setbacks, and small wins—into content that resonates deeply with her community. By documenting her journey rather than overproducing it, Angela has built a loyal following and scaled her brand with transparency, relatability, and grit. Tune in to hear how she’s built her business, embraced digital marketing as a lifestyle, and continues to empower others through strength.   Website: http://www.angela-gargano.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gargano/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaGarganoFitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/strongfeelsgood    Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments
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Jul 21, 2025 • 44min

#147 "Goal-Oriented Marketing with Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Lindsay Baase and Nicole Bauer"

"Seeing a packed stadium or seeing the revenue numbers, records getting broken because of all the hard work us and our team did together is just so rewarding." - Nicole Bauer   Lindsay Baase joined the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in October 2021 as the club’s Social Media & Content Manager—a role inspired by her previous stint as Technical Director with her hometown Buffalo Bisons. Her mission? To elevate the team’s digital voice: building vibrant player personalities, amplifying engagement, and growing the Hounds’ online presence through innovative series like “Change Makers – Winning Women” that highlight community impact. Alongside Lindsay, Nicole Bauer served as the Riverhounds’ Marketing Manager, spearheading paid advertising campaigns aimed at ticket sales, sponsorships, and brand awareness. Together, they tackle the unique challenge of applying marketing trends—from strategic content plans to targeted ads—within the high-energy world of sports. In this episode, Lindsay and Nicole dive into their marketing strategies for growing a sports franchise online. They explore the nuances of athlete-focused storytelling, the balance between organic and paid tactics, and how fan engagement drives both digital impact and match day results. Discover how modern marketing practices are redefining the interaction between sports teams and communities.   Website: https://www.riverhounds.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PittsburghRiverhoundsSC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pittsburghriverhounds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverhoundssc/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/RiverhoundsSC/   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments
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Jul 14, 2025 • 41min

#146 "Building Bigger Pockets with Scott Trench"

"It’s not my perspective that is important… it’s the fact that we have hundreds of different people coming through who all are achieving success, or failures in some ways, through real estate investing." - Scott Trench   Scott Trench is the driving force behind BiggerPockets, where he serves as CEO and President. He began as an active member of the BiggerPockets community before joining the team as an early employee and Director of Operations in 2014. In 2018, Scott was promoted to President and CEO, a role in which he continues to steer the company’s mission—helping everyday people build wealth through real estate investing. In this episode, Scott reflects on how BiggerPockets grew from a grassroots forum to a 3+ million-member ecosystem. He explores the art of scaling a community-driven brand, leveraging content and tools to educate and inspire investors. Scott also delves into his financial playbook—from real estate specialization to mindset shifts—and shares how he empowers others to "live life on your own terms." His perspective is not just his own—it reflects the collective journeys of thousands of real-world investors, each building wealth through wins and setbacks.   Website: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/biggerpockets LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-trench-53056a22/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_trench/   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments
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Jul 7, 2025 • 35min

#145 "From Flow to Followers: FrancheskaFit’s Content Strategy"

"I think the visibility that I get with a lot of partnerships is probably one of the most important metrics for me right now. But in the past, it’s been everything. I think a huge one is also how many people sign up for my free products because I think that’s a better measure of visibility and potential leads and potential long-term prospects, as well." - Francheska Martinez   Francheska Martinez—better known online as FrancheskaFit—is a bodyweight and functional training coach based in Austin, Texas. A certified ONNIT Academy coach, ANIMAL FLOW instructor, and Pain‑Free Performance Specialist, she’s earned a reputation for her signature “primal flow” routines that seamlessly blend mobility, dynamic movement, and holistic strength training. Balancing hands-on coaching, a thriving online business, and international retreats, she’s turned her expertise into an engaging brand on YouTube and Instagram. In this episode, Francheska dives into how she launched in the fitness space, leveraged digital marketing to amplify her reach, and uses content strategy to build authentic relationships with her community. From crafting engaging social videos to designing retreat experiences, she shares actionable tips for growth-minded fitness professionals looking to grow their presence and impact.   Website: https://www.francheskamartinez.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francheskafit/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francheskafit/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francheskafit/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrancheskaFit   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments
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Jun 30, 2025 • 42min

#144 "Building a Brand with Bite: Marketing the SDFoodies Way with Chris Stone"

"I’m not a critic, I’m a promoter. If I have an experience I don’t like, I just don’t talk about it. I’m not here to write a scathing review. The content that we push out, we really want it to be only positive things." - Chris Stone   Chris Stone is the marketing force behind SDFoodies and CAFoodies—a fast-growing digital brand he co-founded with his girlfriend to help California food lovers discover the best places to eat, drink, and explore. From restaurant openings and product spotlights to curated staycations and weekend guides, the duo has built a highly engaged following through consistent content, local partnerships, and strategic social media. With a background rooted in creativity and a passion for all things culinary, Chris has turned scroll-worthy plates into a scalable marketing engine. In this episode, he dives into the content strategies that drive their growth, how to build community in a crowded digital space, and what it takes to turn a personal passion into a full-fledged lifestyle brand.   Website: https://cafoodies.me/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sdfoodies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdfoodies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdfoodies/   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments
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Jun 23, 2025 • 42min

#143 “Marketing Like a Titan: Inside the NFL with Nate Bain and Jenny DeLoach”

“I think what’s amazing about music and sports and the throughline with that and marketing and live events is that you’re just continuing to create experiences for people and open up opportunities for people within those experiences.” - Jenny DeLoach   Nate Bain is now in his 12th season in the NFL and eighth with the Tennessee Titans. He originally joined the Titans in 2017 after three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he served as Digital Media Manager. As Social Media Manager, Nate oversees the Titans’ social media strategy, content development, and platform management. Jenny DeLoach, a Nashville native, transitioned to the NFL following a 12-year career in the live touring industry as a talent representative. She joined the Titans in 2024 and currently serves as Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement. In this conversation, Nate and Jenny dive into their career journeys, what drives their passion for fan connection, and how they approach marketing in the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL.   Website: www.tennesseetitans.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/titans LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tennessee-titans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titans/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/titans   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments

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