Flip the Switch

Our interview today is with Adam Dailey, an NCAA champion, serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author, whose unique resume and experience with running businesses made him one of our most insightful and motivating interviews to date. We talk about the influence of sport on his businesses, his new ventures, airBNB, and much more.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Berman of I.D.E.A. Branding Agency, Courageous Consulting, author of Return on Courage, and his latest venture: Sock Problems. We discussed his journey as an entrepreneur and he imparted his wisdom on how to overcome the hindering fear of failure and use it to your advantage. Sock Problems: http://sockproblems.com/

The Frightful 5 become even more frightening with their latest Q3 Earnings Reports, Warren Buffet creates doubt in an already volatile crypto world, and Big surprise: Google’s still riding its ad revenue all the way to the bank. Our main discussion revolves around the necessary steps everyone should take in order to be successful when starting a business online. We cover the 4 key areas to get you started on the right path.

We have our very first interview with CEO & Co-Founder of Power Digital Grayson Lafrenz in which we discuss the importance of sales and relationship building amongst your clients and colleagues. We also cover Albertson’s investment in eCommerce as they watch sales skyrocket, the Frightful Five killing your startup, and Amazon in cahoots with Bitcoin.

Bitcoin surged past $6000 in value, but then drops, and rises again, Spotify puts the final dagger on SoundCloud, Microsoft introduces its SLEEK new “Harmon Kardon Invoke”, and we introduce a new segment “You’re gonna need to lawyer up” Our main topic revolves around the diversification of c-level executives as the digital world takes over, the new positions it brings, and the titles on their way out.

Google introduces some new advanced security features at your expense, Bitcoin continues to be unpredictable ALTHOUGH we did predict it, and everyone’s favorite streaming service Netflix is now under the watchful eye of Nielsen Ratings. We also discuss some reading material that you may find useful. Our main topic revolves around the key components of being a marketable brand and hopefully shines some light on what it takes to succeed in the digital world. Link to LastPass: https://www.lastpass.com/

Delta Airlines makes flying with them even easier, Walmart & Target team up with Google to compete with Amazon, Facebook rolls out it’s version of PostMates, and we introduce some new segments including: “What is Amazon taking over this week?” Our main discussion revolves around the growing popularity and legitimacy of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the marketplace.

We discuss Wal-Mart successfully flexing on Amazon, TIME Magazine feeling the death of print, Porsche’s new app-based subscription model for young affluent professionals, & introduce some new segments including: Obituaries & Terrifying Tech. Our main topic revolves around tech and marketing companies that are creating a new type of job market for college grads and debate whether or not these opportunities can turn into sustainable careers.

Today, the guys discuss Goldman Sach’s venture into Bitcoin technology, Google leaning toward the use of AI in their software, the launch of the Google Pixel Buds, we say our heartfelt good-byes to AOL Instant Messenger, and introduce some new segments! Our main topic revolves around some interesting developments in Content Management Systems (CMS), The top CMS(s) for your business or industry, and the benefits of each depending on your ultimate goal.

Welcome to the first episode of Flip the Switch Podcast presented by Power Digital Marketing.  On this episode, we introduce the crew and upcoming topics, cover Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase as our "Big Time Business Guy of the Week" and his comments surrounding cryptocurrencies, Toys R' Us going bankrupt, answer questions from our loyal listeners, and debate the changing landscape of traditional vs digital marketing. 

Our goal is to tie the worlds of digital marketing and 21st century business together, and deliver a refreshing take on what it all means. We will be doing deep dives into popular business topics & trends, answering digital marketing questions, having conversations around the top tech companies, and interviewing business leaders. And, as if this even means mentioning, we are going to have some fun and keep it entertaining along the way.