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The Selling ShowC-Level Success with Gayle KalvertGayle talks about the importance of thought leadership, starting a business later in life, the impact of AI on marketing, and much more! Gayle Kalvert founded Creo Collective in 2021 to help B2B marketing leaders at tech companies do work that truly drives results for both content and revenue. With a background spanning two decades in marketing and sales, she brings real-world experience and a practical perspective to every client partnership.
2025-12-0439 min
Beyond The BillboardIf It Flies, Drives, or Floats, You Can Put an Ad on It (with Gayle Kalvert) | Ep. 33Halloween costumes, Long Island banter, and a hot seat flip set the tone as host Charlie Riley welcomes Gayle Kalvert to talk out of home the way B2B teams actually need it—measurable, targeted, and tied to outcomes. Gayle calls branding “vague” and asks how to make it worth the time. Charlie and co-host Greg Wise explain anonymous exposed-device measurement, matching site visits within a look-back window, and why “one billboard” rarely moves the needle. They walk through eliminating waste with data, reaching an ICP where they live, work, and play, and why time and inventory matter—especially around momen...
2025-11-1140 min
Work in ProgressIt’s never too late to learn about your finances with Vicki HallVicki Hall went from WNBA athlete to financial advisor at C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Management. Not the most obvious pivot, but when your family gets financially wrecked by bad advice, you learn fast.As an advisor, Vicki works with successful, high-earning women who are still freaked out about money. She’s on a mission to make sure no woman ends up broke, blindsided, or stuck in a relationship because she can’t afford to leave. In this episode, she talks about all things finance that women wish they learned in school but didn’t. In this...
2025-11-0537 minWork in ProgressReal talk on grief, ambition, and betting on yourself with Shali ReedThere are certain moments in life that change the course of everything. For Shali Reed, a personal tragedy forced her to re-evaluate what mattered most. She walked away from a high-paying tech career to bet on herself, her family, and the business she runs with her husband.In this episode, Shali shares what it’s like to build The Reeder while raising two toddlers, balancing marriage and work simultaneously, and finding purpose and identity outside of motherhood.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why betting on yourself is worth the riskWhat it takes to run...
2025-10-2927 minWork in ProgressWhat sales teams really want from marketing with Andre LachlanSelling is a team sport, and sales and marketing teams are the star players. When they align on their revenue goals, the whole company wins.In this episode, Andre Lachlan, Sales Director at Splunk, discusses the value of collaboration between B2B sellers and marketers. He shares practical ways for teams to break down their silos, support each other’s goals, and work together to drive effective campaigns with a human touch. In this episode, you’ll learn:How to get sales and marketing to work togetherThe key to maximizing event ROIWhy relying solely on AI...
2025-10-2238 minWork in ProgressThe secret to looking expensive on a budget with Julie AlexandriaJulie Alexandria has been a Broadway performer, a sideline sports reporter, a TV host, and now the founder of her own jewelry business. She’s lived many lives, but one thing has stayed the same: she’s always trusted her gut.In this episode, Julie gets real about stepping away from her career, what happened when her agent dropped her, and how she turned her love of jewelry into a thriving business. She shares how she made herself memorable on a budget and how the right outfit can build real confidence.In this episode, you’ll lea...
2025-10-1547 minWork in ProgressHere’s why Tiffany Sauder treats marriage like a businessTiffany Sauder is the type of woman who wins awards, runs a company, and still finds time to pack her kids’ lunches. From the outside, her life looks “successful.” Inside her marriage? Well, Tiffany shares the details.In this episode, she gets brutally honest about what it took to rebuild her relationship from a breaking point. It wasn’t another date night that did it.Instead, she and her husband turned their marriage into something most people reserve for work: a system with vision, accountability, and honest conversations.In this episode, you’ll le...
2025-10-0134 min
Work in ProgressWhat’s actually working in B2B marketing right now with Rachel DowneyB2B buyers are people, too. They want to be entertained, to learn, and to feel something just like the rest of us. In this episode, Rachel Downey, founder of Share Your Genius, talks about the one thing that still moves the needle in B2B marketing: human connection. Forget the overhyped tools and pushy advertising. Rachel discusses the power of relationships, consistent messaging, and authentic thought leadership. In this episode, you’ll learn:What community building can do for your pipelineThe difference between impactful thought leaders and “thought parrots”The case for doing le...
2025-09-2430 minWork in Progress3 personal branding secrets you’re not using with Sara UySara Uy began cold calling from her childhood bedroom at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of boredom, she began recording those calls and posting them on TikTok. No script. No fancy setup. Just real sales calls.Those posts took off. Now, she’s built a 90K+ following on LinkedIn, launched her own business, and is one of the most trusted voices in sales as “Selling Sara.”In this episode, Sara shares how she built her personal brand. She gets real about the pressure to always be “on,” how to deal with content bu...
2025-09-1734 minWork in ProgressWhat makes a B2B influencer worth the investment with Brianna DoeInfluencers are everywhere, from your Instagram feed to your LinkedIn homepage. For brands, they can be a powerful marketing tool, but what is it like to work with them?In this episode of Marketing in Progress, Brianna Doe, founder and CEO of Verbatim, talks about the reality of influencer marketing. She discusses why follower count is not always the most important metric, how to spot creators who will deliver, and what to know about pricing and negotiations.In this episode, you’ll learn:What brands need to know before investing in creatorsThe rise of AI...
2025-09-1013 minWork in ProgressTrusting your gut to make bold moves with Kanika Chadda-GuptaKanika Chadda-Gupta has never been afraid to take risks. She switched career paths to follow her dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, moved to India to explore the international market, then took a chance on love and a new job when she returned to the US.At every fork in the road, it was her intuition that pointed her in the right direction.In this episode, Kanika shares how trusting her gut shaped her career, family, and personal growth, and how you can start tuning into yours when faced with your own decisions.
2025-09-0327 minWork in ProgressWhy having a crooked career path is actually a good thing with Brianna DoeBrianna Doe did everything “right” on paper. She worked in fast-paced environments, consistently overachieved on her goals, and climbed the corporate ladder. But she still felt completely miserable.So she broke away.In this episode, Brianna gets real about what made her walk away from the safety of a 9-to-5 job and bet on herself. She talks about the early days of building her agency, what happens when a business partnership goes sideways, and the element of “competition” that women deal with in the workplace.In this episode, you’ll learn:How time...
2025-08-2032 minWork in Progress50 is the new 20 with Megan DimmerMegan Dimmer isn’t here for your outdated expectations about midlife. In fact, she just turned 49 and feels stronger, sharper, and more in control than ever. In this episode, Megan shares the real story of what it took to feel this good: cutting the BS with her doctors, finding a workout she didn’t hate, and finally putting herself first after years of prioritizing career and parenting. We talk hormones, aging, therapy, and the lies we’ve been sold about what 50 is supposed to feel like.In this episode, you’ll learn:How eating healthy c...
2025-08-0633 minWork in ProgressIs it just me, or does success feel more like a mess than a milestone?In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert gets real about something we all chase but rarely feel: success. It’s not as glamorous as social media makes it look. Gayle opens up about her experience of juggling work and family, all while feeling constant pressure to keep moving forward. She shares her struggle to stay grounded while grappling with the fear of missing out on bigger opportunities if she slows down.Is it just Gayle, or do you feel this, too?Resources:Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylek...
2025-07-3004 minWork in ProgressWhy empathy is a skill, not a personality trait with Liesel MertesWe’ve all been through something challenging. But when it comes to knowing what to say, or do, when someone else is struggling- that’s not always easy. You know the feeling— the deep ache of not knowing what to say or do, or being exhausted from trying to fix everyone else’s problems.Liesel Mertes, founder of Handle with Care Consulting and a workplace empathy expert, talks about how to show up for others when life gets messy. Whether you’re a leader trying to support your team or a colleague who doesn’t want to say t...
2025-07-2334 minWork in ProgressIs it just me, or are we all afraid to talk about drugs?In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert shares her journey with medical marijuana and microdosing, and how those conversations have become part of parenting her teens. She opens up about shifting perspectives, breaking down stigma, and why honesty matters when navigating these topics with your kids.Resources:Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert
2025-07-1610 minWork in ProgressThe journey to joy in motherhood with Amanda ThomasAmanda Thomas thought she had a plan.She left her 9-to-5, ready for the next chapter, then found out she was pregnant that same month. What followed wasn’t what she expected: a birth that didn’t go to plan, postpartum depression, and a hard lesson in surrendering control.In this episode, Amanda, creative consultant, entrepreneur, and mom, gets honest about what it actually looks like to balance motherhood and career. We talk about the struggles: feeling disconnected from your baby, the guilt no one warns you about, and the power of finding your people. Aman...
2025-07-0937 minWork in ProgressIs it just me, or is parenting teenagers surprisingly amazing?In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert shares her experience in parenting teens, highlighting the growth, connection, and learning that comes with this phase. While it’s easy to focus on the struggles, Gayle explains how the teenage years can be a rewarding time of mutual respect and personal growth, both for parents and their kids.Resources:Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/
2025-07-0204 minWork in ProgressThe hidden advantages of neurodiversity with Becca ChambersUniqueness deserves to be celebrated. However, too often, neurodiversity is viewed as a limitation rather than a strength.In this episode, Becca Chambers challenges that narrative by sharing her journey with ADHD. She reveals how embracing her neurodivergent brain has been key to her professional success and personal growth. Becca also discusses the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children and why it’s crucial to reframe your expectations of them.In this episode, you’ll learn:The unique strengths of neurodivergent individualsHow to embrace what makes you differentUnderstanding the needs of neurodivergent kids in school
2025-06-2538 minWork in ProgressThe secret to doing less and feeling better with Leslie BaileyThe world teaches us to accumulate more responsibilities, more achievements, and, honestly, more of everything. But excess isn’t always good.Leslie Bailey, entrepreneur, writer, and mom, knows what it’s like to carry too much. After building a successful business, she made the bold decision to walk away, just as her husband was diagnosed with cancer and financial stress was mounting. In this episode, Leslie shares how subtracting things from her career and personal life gave her back a sense of control, clarity, and peace. She calls it soft business, a mindset shift rooted in do...
2025-06-2534 minWork in ProgressIs it just me, or do you feel guilty saying no, too?Saying no sounds simple. So why is it so hard?In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert shares why she struggles to set boundaries, how overcommitting manifests in her life (hello, migraines), and why saying no still feels uncomfortable, even when she knows better.Is it just Gayle, or do you feel it too?
2025-06-2503 minWork in ProgressA look inside Work in Progress with Gayle KalvertLife doesn’t follow a script. It twists, it pivots, and sometimes it surprises us.In this first episode, Gayle shares the moments that changed everything—losing a job, rebuilding from nothing, and realizing the dream had changed. All of it led to Work in Progress. A podcast for all of us figuring it out as we go.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why nobody has it all figured outWhat starting over looks likeRedefining success on your own termsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Gayle Kalvert(00:31) The myth of a “...
2025-06-1811 minWork in ProgressWork in Progress with Gayle KalvertNo one has it all figured out. And anyone who says they do? Well, they’re lying.This is for the women who are trying. Trying to juggle all the things. Trying to make sense of what they actually want. Trying to keep their heads above water without losing themselves in the process.Career. Money. Relationships. The pressure to do it all. The pressure to want it all. And the moments you secretly wonder, is it just me?Here we speak openly, laugh through chaos, and ask questions instead of pretending to have al...
2025-05-2900 min