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Play: Transform BetterWhat Netflix Teaches Transformation LeadersIn this Executive Shift episode, we examine what Netflix’s famous freedom and responsibility model really teaches transformation leaders. Is it the secret to agility, innovation, and engagement — or a high-risk gamble only few can pull off? This episode covers: • The four core principles of the Netflix model: decision-making freedom, accountability, transparency, and talent density • Why companies that copy without the foundations often fail • The measurable upside in innovation, speed, and employee engagement • The hidden risks that turn freedom into fragility • Practical steps to adapt parts of the model without chaos If you are a transf...
2025-09-1913 min
Play: Transform BetterWhy Your Big Vision Still Hasn’t HappenedIn this Boardroom Transformation Talks episode, we examine why big visions so often fail to turn into tangible results — and the governance role boards must play to change that. This episode covers: • Where vision most often gets lost between aspiration and execution • How misaligned culture, behaviour, budgets, and leadership derail transformation • The “chain of honesty, rigour, and purpose” boards need to oversee • Practical tools for connecting strategy to culture and measurable outcomes • How to hold leadership accountable for both results and the quality of the process If you are a board member, chair, or senio...
2025-09-1511 min
Play: Transform BetterFrom Baristas to Billion-Dollar Startups: The Common Thread Is AIIn this September 2025 Trend Alert episode of Play: Transform Better, we unpack seven fresh stories that reveal how fast AI is accelerating. You’ll hear about: Starbucks scanning shelves with AI eight times more often Tiny teams building unicorns with AI-native models Apple exploring Google’s Gemini to reboot Siri Samsung embedding Copilot directly into 2025 TVs Former crypto miners pivoting to fuel the compute gold rush AI fluency programs shaping tomorrow’s workforce Disturbing ethical wake-up calls forcing urgent safeguards AI is racing ahead...
2025-09-0513 min
Play: Transform BetterThe Subtle Art of ConvincingIn this Executives Shift episode, we follow the story of CIO Elif Taner, who transformed a risk-averse global manufacturer without pushing big tech agendas or relying on formal authority. Through deep listening, translating technology into business outcomes, and giving others full ownership of the wins, she turned IT from a back-office service provider into a trusted strategic partner. You’ll hear how: Small pilots created influential champions Informal alliances became a company-wide movement Collective ownership won approval for a major enterprise platform A “head, heart, and hands” approach shi...
2025-08-2514 min
Play: Transform BetterWhat Every Board Should Ask Before Funding AIIn this Boardroom Transformation Talks episode, we explore why 88% of AI pilots fail to scale — and how boards can change the outcome. This episode covers: • The hidden reasons AI pilots stall despite strong technology and funding • How a European manufacturer turned failure into €6M in value through readiness • The five governance levers boards can pull to ensure AI success • What an AI readiness assessment measures — and why it should be mandatory • How to link AI initiatives to strategy, data governance, and long-term impact If you’re a board member, chair, or senior executive evaluati...
2025-08-1512 min
Play: Transform BetterAI’s Power Surge: From GPT-5 to the AGI CountdownIn this episode of Play: Transform Better – Trend Alert, we unpack six stories that capture just how fast — and how widely — AI is reshaping our world. From OpenAI’s release of GPT-5 to bold predictions that AGI could arrive within a decade, we connect the dots between cutting-edge breakthroughs and the real-world impacts already hitting global industries. This episode covers: • Why GPT-5 is more than just a technical upgrade — and what its massive reach means for trust and information • How AGI timelines are influencing strategy at the highest levels of government and enterprise •...
2025-08-1110 min
Play: Transform BetterMiddle Managers Make or Break TransformationAre middle managers the missing link in your transformation strategy?In this Executives Shift episode, we unpack the hidden role middle managers play in driving — or quietly stalling — enterprise transformation. This episode covers: • Why transformation often fails between strategy and execution • The overlooked credibility gap and its impact on team alignment • How outdated KPIs and legacy systems block progress • Five strategic moves to turn managers into transformation accelerators • Practical examples from Digitopia’s Digital Transformation Guide If you’re a transformation leader, CIO, or executive looking to break through inertia and...
2025-07-2811 min
Play: Transform BetterWasted Millions? How Boardrooms Prevent Transformation FailureIn this episode of Boardroom Transformation Talks, we explore a powerful but often overlooked tool: the maturity review. Why do so many digital transformation efforts fail — even with executive buy-in and strong budgets? Because without clear visibility into capability development, alignment fades, initiatives drift, and millions are wasted. This episode covers: • What maturity reviews really measure — and why they’re not just progress updates • How boards can shift from passive oversight to active strategic governance • The hidden cost of “busyness” vs. actual maturity • What questions every board should ask to stay in control of trans...
2025-07-1712 min
Play: Transform BetterWho’s in Control? AI or the Architects Behind It?AI is accelerating fast. Are your strategies keeping up?In this Trend Alert episode, we explore the most critical developments in enterprise AI from July 2025 and why they matter now.This episode covers:• Grok 4’s controversial launch and the global backlash over offensive AI content• NVIDIA reaching a $4 trillion valuation and its impact on AI infrastructure• xAI’s Colossus supercomputer and the race toward one million GPUs• The rise of vibe coding and how it is changing enterprise software development• Samsung’s push into ambient AI with foldables, wearables, and XR devices•...
2025-07-1009 min
Play: Transform BetterWhat Comes After Customer SegmentationYou’ve got the tools. The data. Even the AI models. So why does your personalization still feel... generic?In this episode, we challenge the assumption that more data and better models automatically lead to better customer experiences. We unpack why even with cutting-edge tools like GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini, many companies still struggle to make customers feel truly seen.This episode covers:Why most personalization strategies fail to deliver emotional relevanceThe biggest organizational blind spots—fragmented data, brand voice inconsistency, and privacy fearsReal-world examples of personalization done right across marketing, sales, and serv...
2025-06-1619 min
Play: Transform BetterBureaucracy: Are You Scaling or Just Slowing Down?You want efficiency. You need governance. But all you get is more meetings, more forms, more friction.Sound familiar?In this episode of Play: Transform Better – Executives Shift, we unpack the paradox of progress: how the pursuit of maturity often leads to unnecessary bureaucracy. From bloated processes to slow decision cycles, we explore why transformation efforts stall—and what you can do differently.This episode covers:Why complexity creeps into transformation—even with good intentionsThe mindset shift needed to drive maturity without rigidityFrameworks like Agile, Kaizen, and Le...
2025-06-1614 min
Play: Transform BetterWhen Search Talks Back and AI Takes InitiativeAI isn’t just evolving—it’s reorganizing everything around it. In this episode of Play: Transform Better – Trend Alert, we cut through the noise and deliver four key developments every executive should be watching this month: Google I/O: AI Overviews and Gemini Live are transforming search from static results into dynamic conversations. Meanwhile, Google’s leap into AI video shows how content is no longer created—it’s prompted. Claude 4: Anthropic’s newest model goes beyond smart replies. It collaborates, researches, and initiates. We explore how “agentic AI” is shifting expectations from assistance to auto...
2025-05-2806 min
Play: Transform BetterThe Burnout No One Talks About: Executive FrustrationYou’ve got the strategy, the vision, and the roadmap. But the organization just won’t move. Sound familiar?We unpack what really drives this inertia—and why even the most capable leaders can feel stuck, isolated, and overwhelmed. Through real-world stories like Sarah, a COO with a clear transformation plan but no momentum, we explore the emotional cost of leading change in systems built to resist it.This episode covers:The personal toll of leading through inertia—emotional fatigue, isolation, and burnoutEarly warning signs that your organization is resisting progressCultural and behavioral roots of corpo...
2025-05-2809 min
Play: Transform BetterLegacy Models Can’t Survive AIAI is forcing a strategic reckoning at the highest levels of leadership.In this Boardroom Transformation Talk episode of Play: Transform Better, we confront a hard truth: legacy business models can’t keep up with the pace, complexity, and demands of the AI era. For board members and C-suite leaders, the challenge isn’t adopting AI—it’s rebuilding the business around it.We explore how today’s AI transformation mirrors historic inflection points like the Industrial Revolution, the rise of computing, and the dot-com era. And just like those moments, this one separates the future lea...
2025-05-2811 min
Play: Transform BetterAgentic AI Takes Operational OwnershipAI is no longer just assisting—it’s starting to act. In this Executive Shift episode of Play: Transform Better, we explore one of the most impactful developments shaping business in May 2025: the rise of Agentic AI. Unlike traditional co-pilot models, Agentic AI systems are designed to proactively set goals, make decisions, and execute actions—independently.We unpack how this new generation of enterprise AI is shifting the landscape across operations, from autonomous procurement to intelligent contract negotiation, and what it means for internal governance, compliance, and executive oversight. With open-source agent frameworks now being industrialized by major...
2025-05-0608 min
Play: Transform BetterYour Teams Work in Silos. That’s Why You’re StuckYou’ve built high-performing teams, delivered results, and hit every milestone—so why does the organization still feel stuck?In this episode of Executive Shift, we explore one of the most underestimated leadership challenges in digital transformation: organizational silos. These invisible barriers between departments don’t just create inefficiencies—they can completely paralyze executives and block even the most well-defined strategic goals.We walk through a real-world scenario where a leadership team with a strong vision struggles to execute due to internal misalignment. Despite talented teams in software, hardware, and customer service, progress stalls as each fun...
2025-05-0611 min
Play: Transform BetterWhy Traditional Leadership Models Are FailingIn this first episode of Boardroom Transformation Talks, we take a hard look at why traditional leadership models—rooted in 20th-century thinking—are breaking down in today’s fast-paced, AI-driven business environment. From the outdated principles of Taylorism to the rise of stakeholder capitalism and decentralized decision-making, this deep dive challenges executive leaders to rethink how they lead in the age of digital transformation.We explore real-world case studies like Haier’s self-managed microenterprises and Buurtzorg’s agile healthcare model, and examine how companies like Microsoft, Netflix, IKEA, and Patagonia have embraced purpose-driven strategy, sustainability, and organizational agility. L...
2025-05-0610 min
Podside PicnicPhantom Tollbooth PreviewWe're fare-jumpers on Milo's journey through Dictionopolis, Digitopia and points beyond
2025-03-2206 min
Tales from a World AsunderVI. ClawmarksIn turbulent times, even familiar haunts can be hostile to those who show up unannounced. How far does friendship stretch when resources are thin on the ground? A wounded man may just be a liability to those struggling to survive.Mila discovers critical information. Adelaide reconnects with an old friend.Episodes premiere every other Friday. While you wait, you might want to follow @asunderpodcast on Instagram to see the unfolding pieces of Mila and Adelaide's story. If you're feeling especially kind, why not drop us a review on your podcasting app of choice? We promise...
2025-01-101h 18
RevSpotEpisode 27 -- Joe Freeman (Digitopia)In this conversation, Joseph Freeman, CEO of Digitopia, discusses the evolution of his company from a marketing agency to a rev ops agency specializing in HubSpot solutions. He emphasizes the importance of systematic approaches in marketing, particularly for B2B companies, and shares insights on optimizing sales processes, commitment to marketing strategies, and the significance of defining lifecycle stages. The discussion also touches on the impact of a recent merger and future plans for Digitopia.
Takeaways
Digitopia evolved from a marketing agency to a rev ops agency.
The importance of...
2024-09-2832 min
Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise AI UnleashedSwimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 14: Krystina GillenwaterIn this adventure, we are joined by Krystina Gillenwater - Director of New Business for Digitopia.Video Summary:Introduction.Interview: Krystina Gillenwater - Director of New Business, Digitopia.Question of the Day: If you are using HubSpot Snippets - what is your best snippet?Video Takeaways:A few key takeaways from this episode:RevOps is more than a "flavor-of-the-week" industry buzzword.RevOps is a business practice that aims to align an organization's revenue engine. Sales leaders are problem solvers, not pushy influencers. Teaching your customer service people sales te...
2024-07-0149 min
REBLutionize Your Marketing, Your Business, Your LifeEp. 15: Cracking the Code: The Power of Blueprints in Crafting Impactful Marketing CampaignsIn this special episode, we featured Joseph Freeman, The CEO of Digitopia Agency with our co-host Sean Flannery, Co-Founder of Max Lux Media.
Digitopia is a HubSpot Diamond Partner agency specializing in B2B digital growth strategies on HubSpot.
Reb, Sean, and Joseph discuss:
- the importance of the process, platform, and people to succeed
- how Digital Utopia Methodology can help you be strategic with your campaigns
- the significance of timelines and milestones in achieving campaign success
Special offer from the guest:
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2024-01-1123 min
The Customer WinsAchieving Sustainable Growth as an Agency Owner With Frank CowellFrank Cowell is the Chief Revenue Officer of Revenue Ranch, a coaching and training organization for professional service firms. With 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, he works closely with founders to help them achieve predictable revenue, more profit, and personal freedom. Before Revenue Ranch, Frank was the CEO of Digitopia Agency. He is also the best-selling author of "Building Your Digital Utopia," where he introduced a concept that helps brands create digital experiences to accelerate growth systematically. In this episode… Growing a business as an agency owner can be challenging but achievable. Seeking support fro...
2023-10-3040 min
Marketers TalkingHow to achieve B2B Marketing Success: Strategies & Tools to Cut Through the Chaos with Digitopia CEO
Join Jess Bahr in an enlightening conversation with Joseph Freeman, CEO of Digitopia, as they delve into the challenges faced by B2B marketers in today's diverse digital landscape. Discover how Digitopia's innovative techniques and HubSpot integration simplify the marketing process, enabling companies to prioritize channels effectively and maximize their efforts. Gain valuable insights into content creation, building coherent marketing paths, and implementing systematized approaches for better team alignment and stakeholder management. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that will revolutionize your B2B marketing game!
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[00:01:07] Discussing Challenges of B2B Marketing with Joseph Freeman[00:07:01...
2023-09-2721 min
Comics For The ApocalypseFarhan QureshiOn today’s episode I talk to comic book writer, Fahran Qureshi about what comics he'd take into a super intelligent ape uprising apocalypse.---Fahran's Links---https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8b6a5eac-23af-4392-99cc-89cdb212d837/landinghttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/farhanq/battle-panda-1-2https://www.battle-panda.com/https://twitter.com/farhanq_ukhttps://www.instagram.com/farhanq_uk/https://www.tiktok.com/@farhanqu_https://www.youtube.com/c/FarhanQureshiDigitopiaFilm/videoshttp://www.comic.digitopiafilm.com/index.php/comic/digitopia-issue-1-front-cover/---ComicScene Links---https://comicscene.org/https://getmycomics.com/comicscenehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/comicscenecommunity---Apocalyptic Links---https://twitter.com/SamuelGLondonhttps://so...
2023-04-241h 10
Radio åt allaVad händer, GBG? #17: Jul i Digitopia
I denna julspecial är det ledig stämning. Julmössorna är på och glöggen slurpas. Johanna läser kommunens framtidsspaningar om 2040 – kommer det bli att fascistisk diktatur i staden? Det nya tillskottet Jacob har hört göteborgsk engelska på Viva Sounds och Martin och Johanna ger presenter till Göteborgs politiker.
God Jul och Gott nytt år önskar Vad händer, GBG!
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2022-12-2232 min
Ops CastOperatING manager vs OperatIONS manager - what is the difference? with Frank CowellText us your thoughts on the episode or the show!In this episode, we talk with Frank Cowell, most recently the CEO of Digitopia Agency, an inbound digital marketing agency with a proprietary methodology. Frank founded what is now Digitopia in 2004, and has evolved the agency from primarily website development and internet marketing to a digital marketing agency. Prior to founding his first agency, Frank worked in Sales and Marketing with Tandy, AT&T, and other technology companies. He is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and regularly volunteers his talents to the San Diego...
2022-12-1954 min
The Vitality VisionFrank Cowell: Husband, Father, CEOTune in every Friday to hear some TRUTH bombs into what these awesome people believe is the key to happiness!Frank Cowell, CEO of Digitopia and author of Building Your Digital Utopia talks about his key to happiness and drops some KNOWLEDGE. This one was legendary!
2022-07-1929 min
Nerdland PodcastNerdland Maandoverzicht: Juli 2022Met deze maand: AI met bewustzijn? Giraffen! Sokken in sandalen! Dinosaurusnavels! DALL-E 2! Pompeï-nieuws! Dolfijnenpis! Een Nederlandse gast! En veel meer...
Shownotes: https://maandoverzicht.nerdland.be/nerdland-maandoverzicht-juli-2022
Gepresenteerd door Lieven Scheire, met Jeroen Baert, Peter Berx, Kurt Beheydt, Marian Verhelst en Yannick Fritschy.
(00:05:52) Ingenieur claimt bewustzijn Google AI
(00:17:17) Oudste navel ter wereld ontdekt
(00:23:50) Spelen met Dall-E 2
(00:33:55) Nieuws uit Pompeii
(00:43:47) Waarom hebben giraffen een lange nek?
(00:52:07) China claimt supercomputer op breinschaal
(00:57:47) Dolfijnen drinken elkaars urine
(01:04:25) Vlaanderen wil technologie boost geven
(01:12:55) Het Elon en andere gorillanieuws
(01:29:47) Romeinen droegen sokken in sandalen
(01:33:00) Mieren getraind om kanker t...
2022-07-082h 11
FinEchoHarnessing digital superpowers for a better futureWe sit down with management consultant expert, Halil Aksu, Co-Founder and CEO of Digitopia to explore how firms can recognize and consistently respond to consumer needs caused by ongoing technological change. With his expertise in Digital Maturity Index, we learn how this diagnostic tool can help organizations in developing a shared vision and aligning executives to successfully complete their digital transformation journey.What are the benefits of digital transformation? How has the pandemic contributed to this hot topic? What is the actual process of a digital transformation journey? Find out in this insightful episode. Digitopia i...
2022-02-2135 min
FinEchoHarnessing digital superpowers for a better futureHow can organization understand and adapt consistently to customer demands created by ongoing technological change? We sit down with Halil Aksu; co-founder and CEO of Digitopia to talk about Digital Maturity and why is it so important nowadays With more than 25 years of management consulting experience, he advises leading companies on their digital transformation journey, with a focus on Digital Maturity measurement nowadays. He studied informatics and electronics at the Technical University of Munich. He has published 5 books in the last 10 years, the most recent one is Dijitopya. Halil is also a social entrepreneur part...
2022-02-2035 min
Norrköping lounge52. Sahar BurhanSahar Burhan är konstnär och har skapat installationen Dervischdans på årets Norrköping Light Festival. Hon växte upp i en fattig familj i Damaskus där konsten och fantasin blev ett sätt att överleva. Den tuffa uppväxten har gett henne kreativitet, mod och en stark empati. Varmt välkommen att lyssna på ett hjärtligt samtal om konsten som en väg till integration, minnet av mammas goda bröd och Digitopia, Sahars senaste utställning på Arbetets museum.
2022-01-141h 00
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceFrank Cowell | [Top Agency Series] Pivoting an Agency Business from Project-Based to Recurring ServicesFrank Cowell is a speaker, best-selling author, and the CEO of Digitopia, a revenue operations firm based in the San Diego, California area. With 20 years of digital marketing experience, Frank works regularly with CEOs, Chief Marketing Officers, and Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing who are looking to create amazing brand experiences while accelerating growth. Frank is also the Host of The Digital Utopia Podcast and Author of Building Your Digital Utopia, which details a concept he pioneered to help brands create digital experiences that systematically accelerate growth. Prior to founding his first agency, he worked in...
2021-11-1934 min
The Digital Utopia PodcastEp 45 - How to Utilize Separate Sales Pipelines to Better Manage Your Team and Forecast RevenueAs organizations grow, so do the number of unique functions within a Sales Department. Do you have a framework in place to support each function? Do you have insights into how each function is performing? In this episode, Frank Cowell and special guest Krystina Gillenwater explore the benefits of having separate sales pipelines in your business. Krystina talks about how using separate pipelines can help you better manage your team and forecast revenue.Topics covered in episode:Sales Pipeline versus Sales FunnelBenefits of separate pipelinesKey metrics you review in your pipelinesTips and recommendations around pipeline management
2021-06-1719 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 44 - What Is Marketing Attribution and How Do You Use It?Are you tracking all of the interactions a prospect has with your brand as they progress through your buyer’s journey? Do you know which interactions trigger action and which interactions don’t? In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through the in’s and out’s of marketing attribution. Understand what it is and its function. Explore when an organization should start looking into marketing attribution, how to get started, and several common pitfalls to avoid when utilizing attribution.For more information about the podcast or Building Your Digital Utopia, visit BuildingYourDigitalUtopia.com Podcast...
2021-06-0121 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 43 - What is NPS, and how can your company use it?Do you know how likely your customer base is to refer your business to their peers? In this episode, Frank and Joe break down the net promoter score (NPS) function and why it's an insightful metric for your entire organization. Walkthrough how you calculate your NPS, who should be tracking the metric, along with what actions you can take with each group. Also, get answers to questions like, how often should you gather NPS scores? Or, what size should your organization be before you start utilizing NPS?Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2021-05-2022 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 41 - DEBATE: Is RevOps a good fit for SMBs?In this episode, Frank and Joe go back on forth on the function of RevOps in an SMB. Who is the right person to fill the RevOps leader role in an SMB? Additionally, what core skillsets should they have, and what background makes the best RevOps leader? The debate explores if the RevOps leader in an SMB should focus more on tech or business dev, and where the line should fall between the two skillsets.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2021-04-2918 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 40 - Why Sales Teams Need to Separate Hunters and ClosersIn this episode, Frank and Joe talk about why hunting and closing should be separate functions in your sales team and how you hold each role accountable. They also dive into how you can separate your pipelines to gain better insights into your business performance and the overall customer experience.Access and download your copy of the Technical Lifecycle Journey Map, the episode's featured tool. This resource will help you outline your customers' macro experience as they move from one lifecycle stage to the next and ensure your teams are aligned around the criteria and...
2021-04-1427 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 39 - Bottlenecks Impacting MQLs, SQLs, and OpportunitiesDo you oversee the processes responsible for turning prospects into customers? In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through common hurdles organizations face that limit the flow of your contacts moving from one lifecycle stage to the next.One example in the episode dives into how the process responsible for managing contacts in the sales pipeline is actually built around the sales team in many organizations. As a result, the sales team ends up being the group with the frictionless experience instead of the prospect due to the sales team having the most input....
2021-03-2328 min
Charlatán AfónicoBocinasProyecto para la materia de sonido II, editado (en audition), grabado y mezclado por Leonardo Cassiel Hernández ValdespinoLa portada es mía y está inspirada en el rapero MF DOOM. Los siguientes sonidos fueron descargados de Freesound project: 384468_frankum_vintage-electro-pop-loop.mp376471_digitopia_b2-04.wav120904_kyster_test-hello-mic.wav123684_lonemonk_chev-350-failed-start.wav188502_goodfelo_countdown-from-10.wav250193_emma7073_wave.wav257229_javierzumer_charging-power.wav333084_granconill_check.wav384849_dominctreis_trumpet-cornet-flourish.mp3415873inspectorj_buzzing-electric-lamp-a.wav...
2021-03-1703 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 38 - What is the Difference between RevOps and Growth HackingHave you heard Growth Hacking and RevOps used interchangeably? It is understandable as there are a lot of similarities between the two approaches.In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through the difference, similarities, and use cases of Growth Hacking and RevOps. First, dive into the origin of each process to better understand the function and focus of each approach. Then learn what types of organizations and business models are best suited to implement each function. Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2021-03-1614 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 37 - RevOps Triage: How to Systematically Address BottlenecksSee how you can uncover revenue optimization opportunities in your organization and address the hurdles limiting your growth with a proven method to manage bottlenecks.In this episode, Frank and Joe walk through the RevOps Triage Tree. A process to systematically work through bottlenecks. This method uses a series of questions to help you identify if the challenge is rooted in your technology, business processes, or the people. Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2021-03-0919 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 36 - Is RevOps Simply the New Inbound Marketing?Are people just renaming Inbound Marketing as RevOps? Sparked from a recent article titled, "I'm Afraid for our RevOps Community" Frank and Joe explore a potential fear for the future of RevOps. The RevOps community is losing sight of two big questions as it relates to the RevOps function:Why does RevOps exist within the organization?Where does the function live within the organization?In this episode, hear how Inbound Marketing talk tracks are working their way over to dilute the core functions of Revenue Operations in an organization and how these mislabels a...
2021-03-0223 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 35 - Why Process is the Key to Revenue Growth?B2B leaders, have you heard yourself say, “Our process isn't working!”.In this episode, Frank and Joe dive into process, and why process is the first problem you need to address in your organization. Without the right process in place, your people and technology are going to struggle to achieve their objectives. They also walk through steps to identify a process problem and discuss real-life examples of organizations that have overcome process issues. See what steps you can take to make sure your organization's processes help you hit your growth goals.Podcast Brought to y...
2021-02-1631 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 34 - What is the difference between RevOps and Ops?Is your operations team currently stretched thin or are you looking into activating a RevOps position in your company? In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through the question, what is the difference between RevOps and Ops? Walkthrough mission and function of each role in the organization as well as who each role is responsible to report to in an organization. Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2021-02-1024 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 33 - What is Tech Debt and how does it impact your business?How can RevOps help a B2B organization address, reduce, and recover from Tech Debt? In this episode, Joseph Freeman and guest, DJ Shirley explore the topic of Tech Debt from a revenue operations perspective. Walkthrough the origins of tech debt, what it is, and how it is defined in the RevOps world. Learn the impact of tech debt, its sources, and how it can be avoided when desired.Episode's Featured Resource: Technical Lifecycle Journey Map - A tool to help organizations create an overview of the technology and processes that span their customer j...
2021-02-0319 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 32 - Why Digitopia Uses HubSpot?The HubSpot platform is a regular mention on the show so in this episode Frank and Joe dive why HubSpot is the go-to platform for Digitopia. Listen to a walkthrough of the reasons the team encourages organizations to utilize HubSpot when they are looking for a platform that will support and enable the activation of RevOps in the company.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2021-01-1923 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 30 - [Quick Hit] What Technology is Needed to Empower RevOps?Does the technology in your company empower RevOps? In this [Quick Hit] episode, Frank Cowell and Joseph Freeman provide a brief overview of the five technology categories you need active in your organization to support a RevOps strategy. The five categories of technology include: Service Software Sales Software Marketing Software Middleware Reporting/Dashboarding Software Only through the collection of these software applications can your company begin to create an accurate and actionable overview of your entire customer journey so you can gain clarity around the experience your customer has as they move from one lifecycle stage to the ne...
2020-12-2205 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 29 - How to Foster Buy-in From Your Leaders When Activating RevOpsImplementing a Revenue Operations growth strategy in your organization is a large undertaking and will require buy-in from your organization's leadership. In this episode, Frank Cowell and Joseph Freeman walkthrough the hurdles an organization can face when activating RevOps and what steps to take to support the adoption. Firstly, explain and drive home the WHY! Dispell any misconceptions about the impact the activation will have on your teams during the onboarding and ongoing process. Next, get your strategic and tactical foundation in place as quickly as possible. Finally, establish a rhythm with your team to regularly meet, review, and...
2020-12-1529 min
Conquer Local Podcast361: The Macro Conversion Funnel, with Frank CowellA macro conversion funnel is the most important part of any sale procedure on any website. In fact, the macro funnel conversion is almost the final step before a sale is sealed. The Conquer Local Podcast is in sunny San Diego this week to talk to Frank Cowell, CEO at Digitopia Agency and author of Building Your Digital Utopia. He found his passion for technology in the 90s, creating a webspace on AOL and built an information superhighway. His passion is sales and marketing, so he knows when to get technical in a conversation w...
2020-11-1828 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 28 - Why is Alignment so Difficult to Solve?Why is alignment such a difficult challenge for B2B organizations, and what are the common sources causing misalignment? In this episode, Frank and Joe explore 3 sources responsible for creating misalignment across an organization. Cause 1 - People are focused on their role's specific function, not how it impacts the company/customer experience as a whole. Cause 2 - Varying data between departments and across internal platforms. Cause 3 - Department KPIs don't compliment each other or leave gaps in the customer journey, negatively impacting the customer experience and causing friction between your teams. Dive into how these sources of misalignment gain foo...
2020-11-1732 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 27 - Who Should Not Activate RevOps (Revenue Operations)?Are you looking into integrating RevOps (Revenue Operations) into your organization? In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through the needed commitments and expectations an organization needs to be aware of before activating the business function of RevOps. Walkthrough the focus and impact RevOps brings to an organization. Ensure your team can accommodate the time commitments and needed flexibility to adopt a new lens on how they view customers and coordinate with fellow departments.Books mentioned in the episode: Traction by Gino Wickman Principles by Ray Dalio
2020-11-1018 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 26 - EOS & RevOps: Business Management FrameworksDoes your organization have a framework that fosters accountability, structure, and vision? Explore the value EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) can bring to an organization. Unpack the importance of running 90-day rhythms for your major initiatives and RevOps efforts. Align on the best practices and uses for company scorecards. Gain clarity around who should be on your leadership team and the responsibilities they carry. Lastly, review the impact of your people by utilizing the People Analyzer so you can make sure you have the right people in the right spots.Books mentioned in the episode:Traction by...
2020-11-0337 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 25 - The New World Thinking RevOps Brings to B2BsWhat changes have RevOps (Revenue Operations) brought to the organizations in recent years? In this episode, Frank and Joe dive into "The State of RevOps Report", a joint effort published by HubSpot and ProfitWell. Unpack the 5 key shifts RevOps has triggered in strategies and processes carried out by business organizations. Multi Move ThinkingFocus on the lifetime value (LTV) of bookingsProduct led growth and consultive salesCustomer service and success are profit centers Sales and marketing work as oneState of RevOps Report Link - https://offers.hubspot.com/rev-ops-reportPodcast Brought to you by -
2020-10-2731 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 24 - Who Owns Revenue Operations in a Company?Is revenue operations (RevOps) a dedicated responsibility within your company? Is responsibility dedicated to a single role or shared among several team members? Today Frank and Joe talk through the question, Who Owns RevOps in your company? Explore the typical roles that take on the responsibility of leading and overseeing RevOps in the business. Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-10-2024 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 23 - What KPIs Does RevOps Track?Do you meet and review established KPIs regularly to make sure your organization is on track or making adjustments to stay on target? In this episode, Frank and Joe dive into common KPIs and metrics a revenue operations team should be tracking across the varying customer lifecycle stages within the customer journey.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-10-1325 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 22 - What is Lead Scoring and How it Supports Your Sales TeamIs your sales team spending more time sifting through incoming leads versus actually talking with them? If you don't have processes to help manage your lead flow, you will waste time connecting with unqualified leads and neglect the individuals who are ready to talk. In this episode, Frank and Joe dive into Lead Scoring. A process marketing and sales departments use to rate incoming leads based on known information and behavior. Explore the basics of lead scoring, its function, and when you should look into activating the process in your business? Lastly, review the essential criteria needed in your...
2020-10-0633 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 21 - How To Harness The Power Of Automation Across Your OrganizationIs your organization utilizing automation in your sales and service departments so you can optimize your team’s time and prevent routine tasks from falling through the cracks? In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through when and where you can be using automation across your organization.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-09-2954 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 20 - How To Generate Digital Traffic And Convert Those Strangers Into LeadsAre you empowering your website traffic with enough value to inspire them to take the next action? In this episode, Frank and Joe outline the processes and best practices needed to generate traffic to your website. Learn the benefits of empowering your visitors through education and value to inspire them to take action. And lastly, once you have your funnels to convert strangers into leads, explore what activities you should be doing to test and optimize the experiences to yield maximum impact.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-09-2252 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 19 - Best Practices for Nurturing Your Leads into Qualified OpportunitiesDo you have a proven process to mature qualified contacts to opportunities and beyond? In this episode, Frank and Joe continue to detail the various processes, activities, and tracking metrics you can put in place to foster a healthy and consistent customer journey through the qualified and opportunity lifecycle stages. You can avoid wasting time and effort reinventing the wheel on methods to mature your prospects by capitalizing on an already proven framework outlined in the customer growth matrix.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-09-1549 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 18 - How to Turn Your Sales Opportunities into CustomersHave you established a tried-and-true process for how you turn your sales opportunities into customers? In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through strategies you can implement within your organization to help turn the right sales opportunities into customers. How to identify common bottlenecks or issues that may be converting the wrong type of customer. And, ways you can make sure they are delivering a great handoff between your Sales and Customer Service departments. As a bonus, Frank and Joe also explore how to best utilize case studies: When are the best times to present a case...
2020-09-0848 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp 17 - How to Transform Customers Into Raving FansDoes your organization have a dedicated system in place to turn your customers into raving fans? Discover why fan creation is the number one place you start when you are focused on growing your organization's revenue. In this episode, Frank and Joe talk through their framework for converting customers into fans. Learn the 8 different categories of activities to practice when breaking down fan creation and what you are striving for with the outlined activities.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-09-011h 03
Savage Marketer PodcastThis “Shark Tank” Contestant Was Rejected Twice, Then Got A Deal Worth Millions FT. Chris JohnsonLadies and Gents, we have a special guest this week that has been an amazing contestant and winner of the popular television show Shark Tank. He won a contract with Mark Cuban, Mr. Maverick himself, but then declined the offer and went on to make thousands more by leveraging savage marketing strategies. His name is Chris Johnson and he is here to teach us the benefits of perseverance and execution.
The savagery in this episode is unparalleled. Chris came into the game with no experience in retail yet because of his intuition and preparedness he is now i...
2020-08-3125 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #16 - What is RevOps?Does every department in your organization focus on maximizing the revenue potential of your company? In this episode, Frank and Joe breakdown RevOps (revenue operations) and explore the factors responsible for the creation of RevOps? What was the need in the marketplace that catalyzed the need for RevOps? And how RevOps can integrate into your organization? For additional information on the topic visit the What is RevOps resource page on the Digitopia website. Learn the 3 foundational pillars that makeup RevOps: Process, Platform, and People. Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-08-2545 min
Savage Marketer PodcastThey Denied His Job Application And 6 Months Later Bought His Company FT. Jake NeillSavages, we all know how tough it can be as entrepreneurs when it comes to hustling between clients. This week I want to give you some strategies to put you in a more valuable position for retention and beyond! Get ready to be blown away because I have a guest that will undoubtedly inspire you to take your marketing game up a notch. Meet Jake Neill, a friend of mine that was denied a job application at a top-rated digital marketing agency yet six months later, positioned himself to become the same agency's partner. He went from asking for...
2020-08-2434 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #15 - Part 2: Effective Selling to B2B LeadershipDo you have specific steps outlined for each stage in your sales process? In this episode, Frank and Joe walk through the intent and function of the remaining 4 steps of their 5 step sales process when selling to B2B organizations.Step 1 - Introduction/ConnectStep 2 - DiscoveryStep 3 - PlanningStep 4 - PresentationStep 5 - AgreementFor an in-depth dive into step 1, listen back to episode 14.Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-08-1852 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #14 - Effective Selling and the Power of an Introductory CallIs your sales pipeline reliable and full of prospects that match your ideal customer profile? Do you have a tried and true sales process established within your organization? In this episode, Frank and Joe dive into a critical component that should be included at the start of an effective sales process, the introductory call. They expand on 3 crucial practices needed to shift your team's mindset with prospects, so every new contact feels like your team is there to help them achieve their goals. Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-08-1052 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #13 - How to Align Sales and Marketing TeamsAre your sales and marketing departments working together? Explore why most organizations are misaligned and what processes can be put into place to foster collaboration in the future. A first step includes understanding your company's engine. Are you a marketing-centric business or you're a sales-centric business? In turn, what does that mean in regard to your company's structure, focus, and priorities? Do you have SLAs (Service Level Agreements) in place? See how a straightforward agreement can create clarity and trust between Sales and Marketing. Books mentioned in the episode: Ogilvy on Advertising - David Og...
2020-08-0442 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #12 - How to Use Technology to Accelerate Growth in Your BusinessDo your platforms empower and inform your team to make strategic shifts to help push the growth of your organization? In this episode, Frank and Joe go over 3 considerations to always keep front of mind when building or reviewing your organization's platforms. Your platforms must provide:ALIGNMENT - How to use technology to align your marketing, sales and service teams INSIGHTS - How to get actionable insights...not just data...from your business analytics ENABLEMENT - How to use technology features to increase efficiencies and personalization at scale Books mentioned in...
2020-07-2843 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #11 - Demystifying Business Math and Marketing Metrics to Drive GrowthAre you interested in unlocking a new level of clarity and consistency around client acquisition? Does your acquisition process feel haphazard and elusive at times? In this episode, Frank and Joe walk through basic business math and marketing metrics every business leader should be tracking and sharing with their team. See how to evaluate the health and sustainability of your client acquisition programs. Learn the impact of aligning your marketing, sales, and service teams around your business math and client acquisition numbers. Explore how this newly gained awareness can empower each team member with an understanding of how they...
2020-07-2136 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #10 - How to Build Your Digital Brand ExperienceAre you aligning a customer-centric approach, buyer personas, and content strategy to build one cohesive brand experience that will convert strangers into the ultimate brand fans? In this episode, Frank and Joe will walk you through the Digital Utopia Blueprint to help orient you further with the methodology and practice. Re-explore the seven relationship levels to help illustrate all the activities needed at each level. You will also review the content and offers at each of the levels so you can get a sense of the full brand experience. Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-07-1451 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #9 - Using Content To Elevate Your Brand and Increase SalesAre you using content to elevate your brand, increase awareness, and generate sales? Listen to Frank and Joe talk through what makes content good or bad. Learn how to build a content strategy to support different stages in the buyer’s journey. What methods you can utilize to identify relevant content topics you and your team should create and how to operationalize a culture of content creation in your organization.Books mentioned in the episode: They Ask, You Answer - Marcus SheridanAtomic Habits - James ClearBuilding Your Digital Utopia - Frank CowellPod...
2020-07-0840 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #8 - How to build Buyer Personas your company will actually useWondering how to build a useful buyer persona? Wish your departments were better aligned? In this episode, Frank Cowell and Joseph Freeman talk through the process of creating a buyer persona that is routinely referenced by your various teams. Learn what steps to take to avoid the mistakes most B2B companies make when creating personas. See how you can actually make your Buyer Persona document useful day-in and day-out for your tactical teams along with why your sales, marketing, and service departments need to be operating off of your buyer personas. Podcast Brought t...
2020-06-3039 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #7 - How to Win More Sales with Stories of TransformationDo you know what emotions are influencing the buying decision of your B2B customers? Are you looking for methods to operationalize storytelling across your marketing, sales, and service teams? Frank Cowell and Joseph Freeman explore the impact of highlighting your buyers' transformation when they engage with your product or service. In this episode, gain clarity around why stories of transformation are likely the biggest missing link in your growth strategy.Books mentioned in the episode: Never Lose A Customer Again - Joey ColemanThe Tipping Point - Malcolm GladwellBuilding Your Digital Utopia - Frank C...
2020-06-2332 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #6 - Philosophy 5: Commitment and ConsistencyIs your B2B organization committed and consistent when it comes to strategy and initiatives? In this episode, Frank Cowell and Joseph Freeman explore Commitment and Consistency, the 5th and final philosophy outlined in Building Your Digital Utopia. Explore the leading causes of why businesses fail in their first several years and how to avoid them. The difference between a goal and objective and how to best use them to align your team. Lastly, learn how you can instill the fundamentals of commitment and consistency to successfully breakthrough plateau and continually take your business to new levels.
2020-06-1627 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #5 - Philosophy 4: Top Down OptimizationWould you like to increase sales without investing in more traffic or awareness? In this episode, Frank Cowell and Joseph Freeman discuss "Top Down Optimization" philosophy #4 of the 5 core philosophies outlined in Building Your Digital Utopia. Learn how you can increase output by optimization your existing clients and turning them into raving fans.Learn more about - Building Your Digital Utopia Podcast Brought to you by - Digitopia
2020-06-0943 min
Under the MaskEpisode 11 - From Batman Begins and Harry Potter to Tackling Fake News with DigitopiaThis week, we talk with Visual Effects Artist Farhan Qureshi, who has worked on several Hollywood blockbusters such as Alien vs. Predator, Batman Begins, and Harry Potter. His most recent work, a comic book named Digitopia, tackles fake news head on through a dystopian lens. It is live on Kickstarter through June 28, 2020.Check out the Kickstarter HERECheck out a free preview of Digitopia HERE: www.comic.digitopiafilm.comSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @FarhanQ_UKInstagram: @FarhanQ_UK
2020-06-0400 minThe Digital Utopia PodcastEp #4 - Philosophy 3: Slow Down to Speed UpDo your client-facing teams see metics or relationships? Are they always busy and pushing to knock out initiatives, or are they taking the time to build relationships with prospects? In this episode, Frank Cowell and Joseph Freeman discuss "Slow Down to Speed Up" philosophy #3 of the 5 core philosophies outlined in Building Your Digital Utopia. Explore the common pitfalls that companies experience when they try to accelerate the sales process. Learn how slowing down your sales process results in faster, healthier, long-term relationships with your future clients.Learn more about - Building Your Digital Utopia Podcast Brought to...
2020-06-0339 min
The Gifters: Your Story is a Gift to the WorldEp. 613: Frank CowellFrank Cowell is CEO of Digitopia, a digital strategy and execution agency based in the San Diego, California area. He works regularly with CEOs, Chief Marketing Officers, and Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing who are looking to create amazing brand experiences while driving inbound leads. Frank is author of The Actionable Brand, which details a concept he pioneered to make brands more accessible to internal stakeholders and external audiences. An energetic and entertaining speaker, Frank presents regularly to regional and national organizations on topics related to branding and digital marketing.
2020-06-0111 min
PPC Town HallTips for B2B paid search marketing | PPC Town Hall 9We discuss tips for B2B paid search and paid social marketing with a focus on Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and LinkedIn Ads.
Expert panelists are AJ Wilcox from B2Linked, Matt Van Wagner from Find Me Faster, and Frank Cowell from Digitopia.
2020-05-2655 min
Agency Life FlashbackS2 E27 Get Clarity, Get Direction and Eliminate Chaos with Frank Cowell - CEO at DigitopiaIn this Episode we chat with Frank Cowell - CEO at DigitopiaFrank has been in the Agency Life game for almost 16 years and shares so many insights to all the valuable business lessons he learned along the way.We chat about:- From working for a remote agency to getting back into the office and starting his own business.- How he started his agency - Real-life connections with clients- What Digitopia does - Forward-thinking for your clients - Video Marketing - Treating Digital like it’s a rel...
2019-11-1350 min
Illuminate GreatnessDigitopia: Illuminating Digital MarketingIn this episode, Jennifer sits down with digital marketing experts Julien Brandt, President of Digitopia and Krystina Gillenwater Sr. New Business Strategist at Digitopia to illuminate what works and what doesn't when it comes to digital marketing and what is on the horizon for this rapidly changing industry.
2019-09-2450 min
The Muslim Vibe PodcastEp 60 - Hollywood visual FX, comic books and (the lack of) diversityOn this week's episode of TMV Podcast, Salim talks to Farhan Qureshi, an engineer turned VFX artist turned comic book author. Having worked on projects like Alien Vs Predator, Harry Potter, and Batman Begins to name a few, Farhan discusses his experience in the film industry, and quite particularly, his experience as a Muslim in the industry. They also talk about his journey between careers that's landed him as an author, and his most recent project Digitopia, an action-adventure comic touching on fake news, media double standards, and demonisation.
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2019-07-171h 07The Muslim Vibe PodcastEp 60 - Hollywood visual FX, comic books and (the lack of) diversityOn this week's episode of TMV Podcast, Salim talks to Farhan Qureshi, an engineer turned VFX artist turned comic book author. Having worked on projects like Alien Vs Predator, Harry Potter, and Batman Begins to name a few, Farhan discusses his experience in the film industry, and quite particularly, his experience as a Muslim in the industry. They also talk about his journey between careers that's landed him as an author, and his most recent project Digitopia, an action-adventure comic touching on fake news, media double standards, and demonisation.
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2019-07-171h 07
Deep Electronics podcast serieDeep Electronics Podcast # 237 - ChrysalismWelcome to the 237th Chapter of the Deep Electronics Podcast. A weekly released podcast that brings you a diversity into the abyss of deep electronic music. This weeks set is created by returning artist Chrysalism.
About:
Dub/ambient curator, field-recorder and co-founder of Intrinsic Audio Sessions [IAS].
Intro
Chrysalism - Crickets on Sedgefield Lake (Field recording)
Digitopia - Metro Stop Francos at Night (Field Recording)
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Crispin - Three Sisters (Original Mix)
Nae:Tek - Calibration 1.0 (Original Mix)
Ben Buitendijk - Apollo (Original Mix)
Nae:Tek - Decollo 4.0 (BDTom Remix)
R.Hz - Mysterious Moon (Original Mix)
Freund der Familie...
2019-06-0500 min
Operation Agency Freedom - The #1 Podcast for Digital Agency Owners Who Want to Scale and Exit Their BusinessE5 Frank Cowell: Meditation, Tenacity, and Letting Go of Control to Grow Your Digital Agency to 7-figuresIn this episode, Frank Cowell discusses the power of tenacity that brought him from a self-taught programmer to the CEO of Digitopia, a merged company of two San Diego agencies. Frank shared how meditation, tenacity, and letting go of things you can’t control. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/
2019-05-1631 min
*takedown*EP3 - The Secret To Success Is In The DataThe secret to your business success might just be right in front of your eyes. Knowing what data to review and the key indicators you should be tracking are the real secrets to your success. Tune in to hear what these industry experts have to say about data backed strategies, tactics and tips to help you scale.Guest: Brian Keith (Red Beard Consulting) https://www.redbeardconsulting.com/Frank Cowell (Digitopia) https://www.digitopia.agency/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-1558 min
80 Days: An Exploration PodcastNatal, 1497 (Christmas Special)http://media.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/content.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/80_Days-Natal.mp3
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In this minisode, Mark takes the lead to tell the story of the discovery of Natal by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama on Christmas Day 1497, a stor...
2018-12-2100 min
The Saga of the European KingChapter 17 - The Inside Of This Dugong Is Unpleasant And WetThe King's friends have been patiently waiting for his return at the Kasteel van Laken in Brussels. But when a souring love, several heart attacks and the increasing desperation of arch-villain Terrorthaw overcome them they prepare for a long and hazardous sea voyage to the United States. Will they and their ship be eaten by a gigantic dugong? Signs point to 'yes.' -- Written and edited by Tom McNally -- PERFORMED BY Amy Sutton, Joshua Crisp, Tom McNally and Ben Edwards
2016-06-1700 min
Animation FascinationEpisode 58: Farhan Qureshi - Visual Effects ArtistIn this special episode, Stanford and Marc interview visual effects artist Farhan Qureshi. He's worked on everything from the Harry Potter films, to "Batman Begins", and of course Aardman's "The Pirates: Band of Misfits". Also Discussed: Farhan's short films "Digitopia: Discover Me", "NitroDust" and his book "VFX and CG Survival Guide for Producers and Filmmakers", as well as the Oscar nominations for animation.
(Recorded on 01/19/14)
Website: AnimationFascination.wordpress.com
E-mail: animationfascinationpodcast@gmail.com
2014-01-231h 04