Flip the Switch

The guys sit down with Craig and Kelly DuFord; a husband & wife who are also business partners at DuFord Law Group - a business law firm focusing on a higher degree of transparency & collaboration with their clients. Their philosophy is that the proper representation should be accessible to all businesses - not just the top 1% of businesses that can afford it.

Today we interviewed Quinn Early. He played in the NFL for 12 years and is now a stuntman for actors like Will Smith and TV shows like SWAT. A man of many talents, he recently published this book called Bryant Acres : A love story about the antebellum south. Quinn’s Mom, Ann Early, wrote the book and all the proceeds go to the Alzehiemers Association in her memory.   We’re excited to bring you one of the most unique interviews we have ever had...

The guys kick off the new year with our first 3-peat guest, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Mr. Ryan Berman. Since the last time we spoke, he has released his long-awaited book Return on Courage. We talk about the mission of the book, the process of having written it, and the impact he thinks it will have on businesses and individuals alike.

We present pt. 2 of our “Best of 2018” moments with the Marketing edition. We strung together the top interviews and segments including: Nicole Pereira (Ep. 27), Summer Felix (Ep. 37), Charlie Ninnegar (Ep. 43), David Brickley (Ep. 39), and Devin Kostrzewski (Ep. 61). If you enjoyed these clips, go back and listen to the full interviews.

We present pt. 1 of our “Best of 2018” moments starting with the Entrepreneurial edition. We strung together the top interviews and segments including: Alex Sismanis (Ep. 30), Matt Garrett (Ep. 49), David Walker (Ep. 53), Derek Shebby (Ep. 50), Nick Barshick (Ep. 44), and Alex Bates (Ep. 56). Stay tuned for pt. 2 the Marketing edition and if you enjoyed these clips, go back and listen to the full interviews.

We are wrapping up 2018 by talking about our goals for 2019 as marketers. With the constantly changing playing field - internet marketing has become all about keeping up with where traffic is flowing and how to reach that audience correctly. We talk with experts out of the SEO, Paid Media, Social Media, Web Dev & Content Depts to get their take on where 2019 will take us.

Today the guys sit down with Sam and Makenna from Power Digital to talk through the current state of influencer marketing, how to become and influencer, and why companies see it as a huge benefit nowadays. Please excuse the audio, we were on the road!

The popular video game Fortnite is facing lawsuits and allegations over stealing celebrity dance moves, and Facebook drops the ball again finding themselves in hot water with Washington DC...again. Our main discussion revolves around tools and tricks for being as efficient as possible in the workplace - something everyone should think about going into the new year. And we wrap up with our favorite segment - a minute with Musk.

We have the CEO and Founder of Apex Recovery Rehab, Matt Bruhin, sit down with us to discuss the ever-changing landscape of drug addiction and what it's like running a rehab in the 21st century. Matt is a licensed addiction therapist and doctor of addiction psychology with a passion for helping those in need. We chatted about progressive treatments that are being used instead of the 12 step program and the opioid epidemic.

Today, on Flip the Switch - we dive deep into the world SEO link building with Devin Cochefski - Founder and CEO of authority builders. We talk about what link building is, the role it plays, how it has progressed over the last 10+ years, and how you can capitalize on it as a business owner. If you’re trying to get the most out of your organic footprint online, this is the episode for you.

We sit down with Will Smelko and Erica Bryers - co-founders of Ora Organic; a Shark Tank company that creates plant-based vegan supplements that actually taste good. The company is growing like crazy, so we sit down with them and try to understand what is making them stand out so much in their industry. If you’re passionate about personal health and entrepreneurship, this is the episode for you.

We are wrapping up 2018 with a conversation about what is to come in 2019 for us as marketers and you as business owners. We talk futuristic website development, the direction, and importance of having an impactful design, and how to measure your multi-channel efforts in a way that actually informs you about your bottom line. If you want to gear up for a big 2019, this is the episode for you. Let’s get into it.

The guys are back after a hectic Black Friday Weekend to talk about the current state of podcasting and how big the medium has gotten. We cover the numbers of podcast listens vs radio and what we can expect from podcasting in 2019. In News and Trends we discuss Paramount teaming up with Netflix, Apple teaming up with a24, & how the amazon C-suite of executives is branching out to run other businesses in the tech space.

Apple stops reporting on their unit sales after Q3 earnings, and shares continue to tumble. Amazon secures its new headquarters, right near another headquarters we’re all familiar with, and Uber continues bleeding money. Our main topic revolves around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and what you should be doing to make sure you’re set up for success.

Episode 56 - Alex Bates