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Brand-Forward Leadership97 - Building Bridges: Connecting Leadership and Frontline Workers for a Healthier Workplace with Marilyn Rosa Consulting Solutions' Marilyn Rosa-GreenYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder, Executive Leadership Coach, and HR Strategist of Marilyn Rosa Consulting Solutions, Marilyn Rosa-Green. Marilyn discusses the industry's challenges, including high turnover, low productivity, and toxic workplace cultures. Marilyn shares her holistic approach and emphasizes leadership development, talent acquisition, and career growth. She highlights the importance of understanding psychological and emotional workplace dynamics and fostering accountability and collaboration. Marilyn's commitment to long-term client relationships and her unique integration of psychology into her consulting practice.To learn more about Marilyn's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a...
2024-09-1636 minBrand-Forward Leadership96 - Transforming Nonprofits and Startups: The Essential Role of Effective Processes with Katrina Purcell LLC's Katrina PurcellYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Katrina Purcell LLC, Katrina Purcell. Katrina Purcell is a consultant for nonprofits and small tech companies. Katrina shares her journey to self-employment, emphasizing her expertise in transforming chaotic environments into structured, efficient operations. She discusses symptoms of organizational chaos, the importance of understanding both technology and processes and her unique consulting approach. Highlighting a success story where she helped promote a nonprofit's director of operations to CEO, Katrina underscores the value of proactive change and effective leadership in achieving sustainable growth.To learn more about Katrina's work, click...
2024-07-2924 minBrand-Forward Leadership95 - Empowering Entrepreneurs to Achieve Success through Mindset and Action with Leap To Your Success' Jaclyn StromingerYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Leap To Your Success, Jaclyn Strominger. Jaclyn emphasizes the importance of identifying what truly excites and motivates you. This is the first step towards turning your passion into a profitable venture. To discover your passion, engage in self-reflection by taking time to reflect on your interests, hobbies, and activities that make you feel fulfilled. Seek feedback from friends, family, and colleagues about what they think you are passionate about, as sometimes others can see what you cannot. Experiment with different activities and projects to see what resonates with you the...
2024-07-2235 minBrand-Forward Leadership94 - Exploring Sales Performance Improvement: A Game-Changer for Organizations with Transdefy's Leenna JayachaandranYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CEO and Founder of Transdefy, Leenna Jayachaandran. Leenna's company, Transdefy, focuses on helping organizations mitigate challenges, upskill their teams, and stay aligned with evolving trends in the selling and buying landscape. With nearly 30 years of experience in sales, Leenna leverages her deep understanding of the science of selling to guide her clients toward success.To learn more about Leenna's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Gerry's work at Gerry Foster Branding...
2024-07-1532 minBrand-Forward Leadership93 - Unleashing the Power of Virtual Assistants: Transforming Administrative Support and Automation with Rock Solid Administration Lindy RockYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Owner of Rock Solid Administration, Lindy Rock. Lindy's company, Rock Solid Administration, specializes in helping leaders organize, promote, and scale their brands through administrative services, technical support, and automation. One of the standout features of Lindy's company is how they adopt a collaborative approach where team members share insights and solutions through Slack channels, ensuring that clients receive well-rounded support. The team includes experts in various fields, from administrative support to automation and technical setup, and they can provide the necessary support to match changing needs as businesses grow and...
2024-07-0127 minBrand-Forward Leadership92 - Empowering Women: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness with Natalia SchifiniYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Wellness Consultant, Natalia Schifini. Natalia’s diverse background in personal training, wellness coaching, hands-on healing, hypnotherapy, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) equips her with a unique skill set to address various aspects of health. Her holistic services are designed to help women increase performance and achieve their dreams by addressing the root causes of their challenges.Holistic health is an approach that considers the whole person—body, mind, spirit, and emotions—in the quest for optimal health and wellness. According to Natalia, this approach is essential for achieving true well-being and perfor...
2024-06-2425 minBrand-Forward Leadership91 - Breaking Ground: Unconventional Path to Construction Entrepreneurship with Chelsea HusumYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Bestselling Author, Speaker, and President of American GPR & Coring, Chelsea Husum. Chelsea is not your typical construction company owner. With a background in Spanish and broadcast journalism, her path to entrepreneurship was anything but conventional. After a stint in experiential marketing and a decade as a high school Spanish teacher, Chelsea found herself yearning for a change. Despite the challenges, including starting her business in March 2020, right at the onset of the global pandemic, Chelsea's resilience and adaptability shone through.Chelsea's company specializes in core drilling and ground penetrating radar—a...
2024-06-0323 minBrand-Forward Leadership90 - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs through Messaging with The Xennial Traveler's Lori KonklerYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Intuitive Business Success Coach, Messaging Strategist, and CEO of The Xennial Traveler, Lori Konkler. Lori brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. The Xennial Traveler is not just any company; it's a coaching, consulting, and event company that specializes in working with female entrepreneurs, particularly those in service-centered businesses like coaching, consulting, event planning, and retreat leading. Lori's expertise is in helping these entrepreneurs harness their zone of genius through powerful messaging and branding, attracting the right clients, and boosting sales and marketing effectiveness.To learn more about Lori's work...
2024-05-2723 minBrand-Forward Leadership89 - Nurturing Strong Relationships and Building a Culture of Care with Jetset World Travel's Lindsey EpperlyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Owner and CEO of Jetset World Travel, Lindsey Epperly. Jetset World Travel isn't your typical travel agency. They've taken the concept of luxury vacations and turned it into an art form, crafting four and five-star experiences that are as unique as their clients. Lindsey explains that their definition of luxury comes from the ratings of hotels, cruise lines, and tour companies, ensuring that their offerings meet the highest standards.Gone are the days of transactional interactions across a travel agent's desk. Lindsey's team at Jetset World Travel thrives on building...
2024-05-2030 minBrand-Forward Leadership88 - Unleashing the Power of Employer Branding: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Core Matters' Ryan EnglinYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CEO of Core Matters, Ryan Englin. Ryan's journey is one that resonates with many entrepreneurs. Growing up in a blue-collar household, Ryan witnessed firsthand the challenges his father faced in maintaining a reliable team. This personal experience planted the seeds for what would become Core Matters. About a decade ago, Ryan founded the company with a mission to partner with businesses in their growth phase, implementing a proven process known as the Corporate Hiring System.To learn more about Ryan's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be...
2024-05-1329 minBrand-Forward Leadership87 - Understanding the Factors for Workplace Engagement and Thriving with The Serving Way's Chris ThybergYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and Principal Coach of The Serving Way, Chris Thyberg. Chris is a beacon of guidance for leaders aiming to foster workspaces where enthusiasm, growth, and psychological safety are the norm. With a rich background in higher education and global educational nonprofit leadership, Chris has witnessed firsthand the power of influential leaders who prioritize the well-being and development of their teams.Chris introduced the concept of servant leadership, a philosophy that places the growth of individuals at the forefront of a leader's responsibilities. He explained that by serving the needs...
2024-05-0636 minBrand-Forward Leadership86 - Elevating Your Brand: The Transformative Power of Publishing with Aurora Corialis Publishing's Cori WamsleyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Bestselling Author, Publisher, and Coach of Aurora Corialis Publishing, Cori Wamsley. Cori Wamsley, hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shares her company's mission: helping individuals with transformational stories to publish books that resonate with their audience. As a writing coach, Cori guides non-fiction writers—particularly coaches and speakers—through the entire publishing process. Her clients often want to share personal stories and expertise to forge a deeper connection with their audience.To learn more about Cori's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Appl...
2024-04-2925 minBrand-Forward Leadership85 - Transforming Marketing Strategies for Business Growth with Funnelytics' Mikael DiaYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and CEO of Funnelytics, Mikael Dia. Mikael introduced the four critical phases of the customer journey cycle: plan, launch, measure, and optimize. He stressed the importance of meticulously planning out the entire customer journey, considering every traffic source, action, and touchpoint. The launch phase is where the rubber meets the road, with the creation of pages, crafting copy, and ad setup. The measure phase is about data analysis, understanding conversion rates, and calculating return on investment. Finally, the optimization phase is when the magic happens, tweaking and refining elements to enhance...
2024-04-2232 minBrand-Forward Leadership84 - Crafting Luxurious Adventures: Discovering the Modern Travel Landscape with Bella Travel Planning's Becky LukovicYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Owner, Luxury Travel Advisor, and Travel Industry Content Creator of Bella Travel Planning, Becky Lukovic. Becky's passion for crafting one-of-a-kind travel experiences was palpable. As the owner of Bella Travel Planning, she has carved out a niche in the luxury travel market, specializing in adventures as unique as her clients. From culinary escapades and wine tours to private villas in Tuscany and adventures in remote corners of the world, Becky's agency is dedicated to tailoring each trip to the individual's desires.One of the key takeaways from Becky was the...
2024-04-0129 minBrand-Forward Leadership83 - Leveraging Personal Branding: Building Relationships for Business Growth with Karen YankovichYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Digital Strategist and Keynote Speaker, Karen Yankovich. Personal branding is more than just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of your professional identity. Karen Yankovic, the mastermind behind a company that specializes in personal branding, joined me to unravel the intricacies of creating a brand that resonates with your audience and aligns with your career aspirations.A strong LinkedIn profile is the foundation of a robust personal brand. Karen emphasized the significance of this platform in building authentic relationships with potential clients, collaborators, and media contacts. It's not just about having...
2024-03-2540 minBrand-Forward Leadership82 - Empowering Small Business Owners to Marketing and Business Success with IROC Marketable Business Solutions' Cori Fonville FosterYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CEO of IROC Marketable Business Solutions, Cori Fonville Foster. Cori's company, IROC Marketable Business Solutions, based in Virginia, serves clients across the United States, focusing on the power of organic marketing. She's passionate about helping entrepreneurs utilize their existing resources and networks to reach potential clients without breaking the bank. During our conversation, Tori emphasized the importance of building quality leads through organic methods, such as creating compelling lead magnets and engaging with potential clients on social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn.To learn more about Cori's work, click...
2024-02-1936 minBrand-Forward Leadership81 - The Impact of Team Building on Employee Morale and Mental Health with TeamBuilding's Michael AlexisYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CEO of TeamBuilding, Michael Alexis. Michael's path to becoming the CEO of a leading team-building company is as intriguing as it is inspiring. Transitioning from a career in law to marketing, and finally to team building, Michael, alongside co-founder Tasha Dusky, has propelled Teambuilding.com to remarkable heights. Tasha's expertise in positive psychology has been instrumental in shaping the company's mission to create happier workplaces.When the pandemic hit, Teambuilding.com was quick to adapt, becoming the first to offer virtual team-building events on a large scale. This pivot not...
2024-02-1235 minBrand-Forward Leadership80 - The Power of Virtual Assistance: Changing the Game for Businesses with Virtual Latinos' Jaime NacachYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and CEO of Virtual Latinos, Jaime Nacach. Virtual Latinos isn't just any recruitment agency. It's a bridge between two worlds, connecting skilled professionals from Latin America with US companies aiming to grow efficiently. Jaime, based in San Diego, has built a platform where businesses can save time and money without compromising on talent quality. The range of virtual professionals they offer goes beyond administrative assistance, encompassing sales, marketing, customer support, and even finance.When asked about the specialties provided, Jaime highlighted the diversity of roles available through Virtual Latinos. Fr...
2024-02-0525 minBrand-Forward Leadership79 - The Competitive Edge of Publishing a Book with Catapult Bookwriting's Mike UlmerYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CEO of Catapult Bookwriting, Mike Ulmer. Mike specializes in helping individuals uncover and share their unique stories, a skill that is invaluable in the world of branding. In this blog post, I'll share some of the key insights from our discussion, which touched on everything from baseball to taxation.Mike delved into the importance of having a signature story and how it can be leveraged in various aspects of branding, including social media, books, and speaking engagements. Mike explained that uncovering one's story often involves digging deep into formative experiences...
2024-01-0129 minBrand-Forward Leadership78 - The Most Transformative Journey to Living a Life of Peace, Joy, and Fulfillment with Reverend Lynita Mitchell-BlackwellIn this episode, your host, Gerry Foster interviews Reverend Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, an intuitive business coach. Reverend Mitchell-Blackwell shares her personal journey from burnout to fulfillment, and how this led to her current work helping others achieve balance and joy in their lives. She discusses her Live Life on Fire process, her approach to coaching, and the importance of separating self-esteem from worldly success. The conversation also touches on the topic of false prophets in the coaching industry. Reverend Mitchell-Blackwell's methods involve meditation, breathwork, prayer, and self-reflection, and she emphasizes the importance of aligning one's life with their...
2023-12-2529 minBrand-Forward Leadership77 - The Importance of Targeted Questions to Assess Problem-Solving Skills with BestFirstNow's Kolby GoodmanYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Professional Keynote Speaker of BestFirstNow, Kolby Goodman. Kolby's journey began when he fell out of love with his corporate IT management job and started a career coaching business. He discovered his knack for effective communication, connection, and self-advocacy, and decided to help others do the same. Over a decade, he assisted over 4,000 people, delivered over 200 keynotes and workshops, and identified a glaring issue in the corporate world - poor hiring practices.Kolby noticed that many managers, whether unintentionally or intentionally, were driving away talented individuals. Good companies were turning into...
2023-12-1828 minBrand-Forward Leadership76 - The Power of Sound in Branding with Jodi KrangleIn this episode of the Brand-Forward Leadership podcast, host Gerry Foster interviews Jodi Krangle, a voice actor and host of the Audio Branding Podcast. They discuss the importance of sound in branding, with Jodi explaining how her company provides branded voices for various projects. She also shares insights about the voice-over industry, advising against the misconception that creative services are not worth investing in. Jodi emphasizes the significance of having a consistent and uniform sound for a brand, as it helps in creating an emotional connection with the audience. Gerry, being a brand strategist, acknowledges the power...
2023-12-1128 minBrand-Forward Leadership75 - The Importance of Feminine Energy in Relationships and Business with Coach Rori Raye's Rori RayeYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the President of Coach Rori Raye, Rori Raye. Rory is a relationship coach and founder of the Roy Rae Method of Coaching. Rory, with her vibrant appearance and energy, has been a stalwart in the relationship coaching industry for two decades. Her journey began with mending her own troubled marriage and love life, which eventually led her to author a book, meet influential figures in the industry, and develop her unique coaching method.Rory's approach to coaching is rooted in the belief that doing business from a feminine energy perspective is...
2023-12-0431 minBrand-Forward Leadership74 - How Can Emotion-Driven Copywriting Boost your Sales? with Kelsey Formost : Magic Words Copywriting's Kelsey FormostYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Kelsey Formost : Magic Words Copywriting, Kelsey Formost. Kelsey's expertise lies in emotion-driven copywriting. She believes that the key to effective copywriting is to tap into the emotions of the audience. After all, humans make decisions based on emotions. She noticed a gap in the industry, particularly in B2B and large corporations, where copywriting often lacked a human touch and personal storytelling.Her mission is to infuse personal, emotion-driven storytelling into copy in a way that doesn't come across as a sales tactic. She aims to connect with...
2023-11-2738 minBrand-Forward Leadership73 - The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Your Business Value with Exitable's Tracy GunnYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Exitable, Tracy Gunn. Tracy is a business coach rather than an exit strategist. She believes that every small business owner is a superhero, capable of building something from nothing. Her company, Exitable, aims to educate and assist these superheroes in maximizing the value of their businesses before selling.One of the key points Tracy emphasized was the importance of understanding the value of a business and how to increase it. While branding is valuable, it needs to be backed up by profit. Potential buyers are looking for businesses...
2023-11-2230 minBrand-Forward Leadership72 - Nurturing Educational Excellence for Everyone with Proven Principal's Nathaniel ProvencioYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CEO of Proven Principal, Nathaniel Provencio. Nathaniel Provencio has worked in the public education field since 2001 as a classroom teacher, building administrator, and associate superintendent. Nathaniel is a regional, state, and nationally awarded leader, author, and speaker. Nathaniel partners with schools and districts across the United States to provide school leadership coaching, collaborative teaching and planning structures, school success audits, and community engagement enhancements. Contact Nathaniel to learn how to move your school or district to the next level.To learn more about Nathaniel's work, click HERE and H...
2023-09-1155 minBrand-Forward Leadership71 - Addressing the Challenges in Sales and Branding in the Healthcare Industry with Inflection 360's Michael RoubYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Corporate Strategy, Finance, and M&A Expert of Inflection 360, Michael Roub. Inflection 360 provides strategic direction to clients to increase operational efficiency, enhance profit, and maximize value. Their team provides several services to best address client needs, including business plan development, market assessment, targeting and acquiring other businesses, restructuring, and exit strategy development.While Inflection 360 has expertise across many industries of all sizes, they have developed a particular strength in healthcare. Their team has significant experience working with clients across an array of healthcare specialties, including dental and medical practices, surgery...
2023-09-0831 minBrand-Forward Leadership70 - Valuation-First Strategy and Relationship Building in Real Estate with InvestorComps' Mark JacksonYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and CEO of InvestorComps, Mark Jackson. InvestorComps is a real estate valuation and training organization that recognizes valuation knowledge is the key to unlocking profitability potential. For anyone seeking to realize financial freedom, Mark and his team believe that there’s no better path forward than the InvestorComps valuation-first approach. Mark Jackson, fondly known as MJ, has become the go-to Valuation Specialist for people who want to achieve more in their real estate investing business. In 1999, MJ founded an appraisal company and soon after, found his true gift was anal...
2023-09-0630 minBrand-Forward Leadership69 - Preparing your Business for Succession Planning and Wealth Preservation with True Legacy Financial Planning's Keith ConleyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Financial Advisor of True Legacy Financial Planning, Keith Conley. The goal at True Legacy Financial Planning is to use biblical principles, wisdom, and extensive experience to help simplify the complicated when it comes to your finances to help you avoid costly mistakes and be more confident in the future.Financial planning should be done with you and not just for you. You are a vital participant in this process. Every financial plan is based on your unique objectives and personal circumstances. True Legacy Financial Planning emphasizes collaboration and believes quality s...
2023-09-0426 minBrand-Forward Leadership68 - Empowering Your Business with Expert Virtual Assistants with FreeTime Solutions' Barry CoziahrYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Co-Founder of FreeTime Solutions, Barry Coziahr. FreeTime Solutions exists to help business owners and managers get their free time back by providing strategies and solutions that focus on ROI and automation. FreeTime Solutions is a different kind of marketing agency. They specialize in blending high-tech solutions while keeping your genuine voice throughout your marketing.FreeTime Solutions is a vibrant and fast-growing brand and business design agency that gives their clients the ability to work with a professional team of experts, across a broad range of competencies, without the need to...
2023-09-0127 minBrand-Forward Leadership67 - Unleashing the Power of Fitness: Fitz Koehler's Life-Changing Brand with Fitzness International's Fitz KoehlerYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the President of Fitzness International, Fitz Koehler. Fitz Koehler is a fitness innovator, with a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida, who has been teaching fitness around the globe for decades. Fitzness International is a fitness company that specializes in fitness education via mass media.Fitz’s mission is to tack ten years onto everyone’s life she comes across. Fitzness is not only an aggressive force in the worldwide push to increase health; Fitz has created a brand. Fitzness is a gimmick-free, innovative, concis...
2023-08-3042 min
Big Brand FormulaGet A Great Book Deal With Randy PeyserIn a world full of ideas, how do you put yours into a book and in front of people who are waiting for you to create an impact? In this episode, Gerry Foster has the master in this space who can help you get a great book deal. Gerry sits down with the Founder of the Author One Stop, Inc., Randy Peyser. Together, they dive into what publishers look for and what readers buy, detailing valuable steps to uniquely position your book. They also discuss the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, as well as how Randy's relationships with...
2023-08-2229 minBrand-Forward Leadership66 - Advocating Literacy in Underserved Communities with Melanated Authors' Lesley Bracero and Natoia FranklinYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Melanated Authors, Lesley Bracero and Natoia Franklin. The Melanated Authors are educators with 45 years of experience who are dedicated to exposing children to multicultural literature and effective reading strategy instruction. They are dedicated to offering services for schools, daycare centers, and educational organizations. Moreover, they also offer services to individuals within their community. To learn more about Lesley and Natoia's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Gerry and his work at...
2023-07-2644 minBrand-Forward Leadership65 - Impactful Social Responsibility for Every Business with Linda LattimoreYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the speaker, author, attorney, and social entrepreneur, Linda Lattimore. Linda Lattimore is a seasoned lawyer, corporate executive, and business strategist. Linda has worked as the General Counsel for various multinational corporations and the Chief of the Fraud Section of the US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas where she first-chaired many noteworthy trials. Her international, corporate, and litigation background have given her the tools to provide astute guidance and counsel in today’s changing and highly regulated climate.Linda is a dedicated and passionate collaborator and visionary. She is the Founde...
2023-07-1934 minBrand-Forward Leadership64 - Rewiring the Mind: Unleashing Potential through Hypnosis with Victoria M Gallagher's Victoria GallagherYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Victoria M Gallagher, Victoria Gallagher. Victoria is a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best-selling author, an international speaker, a life success coach, and a renowned authority on the Law of Attraction. She has dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through her effective meditative recordings and online courses.As a tireless personal growth enthusiast herself, Victoria hosts the popular Law of Attraction Show, and The Power of Your Mind Podcast featuring industry experts. The P...
2023-07-1738 minBrand-Forward Leadership63 - Building your Podcast's Identity and Attracting the Right Audience with Next Level University's Kevin PalmieriYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CFO and Founder of Next Level University, Kevin Palmieri. Next Level University is committed to helping you get to the next level of your life, love, health, and wealth. No matter where you are in life, there is always a next level. Through podcast episodes, weekly meetups, and one-on-one and group coaching, they share tips, strategies, and lessons they’ve learned along the way to help you get to the next level.To learn more about Kevin's work, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.Check out Kevin's podcast HERE....
2023-07-1428 minBrand-Forward Leadership62 - Administrative & Creative Support for Growing Businesses with DCA Virtual Business Support's Denise CaganYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the President of DCA Virtual Business Support, Denise Cagan. DCA was founded out of a passion to help growing businesses and the families they support to flourish. When you work with DCA, it is more than a business transaction. DCA doesn't just invest in improving your business; they invest in you and the community your business reachesDCA Virtual Business Support empowers small businesses with an expert pairing of virtual administrative and creative assistants to match their needs. By outsourcing these tasks and projects, business owners and entrepreneurs can focus on...
2023-07-1224 minBrand-Forward Leadership61 - Beating Burnout and Igniting your Purpose with BMD Consulting's Brooke DukesYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Executive Consultant of BMD Consulting, Brooke Dukes. At BMD, they customize a planned design to meet you where you are, determine where you want to go, and create a strategy for how to get there. According to Deloitte's Women at Work 2022: A Global Outlook, fifty-three percent of women say their stress levels are higher than they were a year ago, and almost half feel burned out. For more than two decades, Brooke has been helping high-achieving women end burnout, reset and revive their dreams, to create a meaningful and fulfilling...
2023-07-1027 minBrand-Forward Leadership60 - Nonfiction Books that Can Change Lives, Save Lives, and Transform Society with The Book Professor's Nancy EricksonYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of The Book Professor, Nancy Erickson. The Book Professor's soup-to-nuts approach guides you to write a book that will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best on the market. It takes a lot of thought and effort to construct a quality product and get your book published, it takes time, and that is their approach.The Book Professor's proprietary process was developed by founder, Nancy Erickson. She recognized the people who had the most transformative stories weren’t necessarily good writers. So, Nancy spent a year developing a step-by-step process that wo...
2023-07-0729 minBrand-Forward Leadership59 - Healing and Empowerment Through Music with MyoBeat's Lilia BogoevaYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Owner of MyoBeat, Lilia Bogoeva. Lilia Bogoeva is the only Integrated Trauma Healing Coach in the South with this signature 5-phase process to win freedom from damaging addictive spirals, take care of your body, and heal deeply-rooted emotional scars. Lilia created the MyoBeat somatic method by combining everything that gave her the confidence to not be swayed by common standards, and instead follow the path meant for her. She wants to show you how to utilize the mind-body connection to work through emotional wounds, trauma, and addictive cycles while feeling powerful.
2023-06-2827 minBrand-Forward Leadership58 - Confidence, Empowerment, and Strength with KickHouse's Jessica YarmeyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and CEO of KickHouse, Jessica Yarmey. Birthed during the COVID-19 pandemic, KickHouse has resilience in its DNA and perseverance as a critical differentiator. Wherever you're at, KickHouse will meet you there and help you build the next level of resilience. KickHouse's modern kickboxing studio was founded on the idea of lessening the isolation of the pandemic, emphasizing confidence, empowerment, and community for women.To learn more about Jessica and her work, click HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want...
2023-06-2631 minBrand-Forward Leadership57 - Rebel Transformative Leader with Luisa FerrarioYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Luisa Ferrario. Luisa helps fellow entrepreneurs to set up thriving businesses and make the money they desire by putting in place an impactful mindset, structure, and leadership to rapidly grow their company and joyfully lead their team of rockstars. As a Growth Mindset and Leadership Mentor, Luisa has been chosen for 15 years by entrepreneurs and CEOs across a range of companies from Scale-ups to World Leading Organisations such as Coca-Cola, KPMG, BCG, Pfizer, and Merck to implement cutting-edge business transformations to help their teams and business thrive beyond what expected.To...
2023-06-2329 minBrand-Forward Leadership56 - Global Life & Love Coaching with Riana MilneYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Life and Love Mindset Coach, Riana Milne. Riana's mission is to help change the way the world loves by healing unconscious childhood and love trauma that impacts so many adults; and with research-based educational strategies, Riana is helping them to create the life they desire and to have the love relationships they deserve. As a licensed mental health counselor, she has over 22 years of experience helping all ages heal from various types of adverse emotional events.To learn more about Riana's work, click HERE.Think you'd be a...
2023-06-1626 minBrand-Forward Leadership55 - Truly Listening, Truly Communicating with The Center of NLP's Brigitta HoeferleYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the CEO of The Center of NLP, Brigitta Hoeferle. The Center of NLP helps others communicate on the level necessary to get what they desire. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a method of communication and personal development that focuses on the connection between the brain, language, and behavior. It aims to help individuals understand and utilize the connection between their thoughts, words, and actions in order to achieve their desired outcomes in life. This is what Brigitta teaches.To learn more about Brigitta's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a g...
2023-06-1428 minBrand-Forward Leadership53 - Supporting Yourself and Others with Speak as One's Julie KoriothYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Speak as One, Julie Korioth. Speak as One is a mental health company that has fostered a large community to show those struggling with mental health that they are not alone. Speak as One helps you develop healthy habits for both your body and your mind, so you can better handle challenges and be successful in your daily life. Speak as One is setting you up for long term success. We can't do everything alone; sometimes all we need is somebody to talk to and listen, validate our...
2023-06-0929 minBrand-Forward Leadership41 - Helping Women Feel Confident with Financial Literacy with Kalee BoisvertYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with financial advisor Kalee Boisvert. Kalee has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and has built a purpose-led niche as a financial advisor for women. She creates new possibilities in women’s lives by showing them the ropes when it comes to money. Kalee believes no woman should ever have to feel anxious about how to support themselves, their family, or their future. She tries to spark healthy and positive conversations around wealth and investment and create a world where nobody is limited by their financial situation. To learn more ab...
2023-05-1228 minBrand-Forward Leadership40 - Understanding Your Brands Worth with Ann CardenYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and CEO of A. Carden Inc., Ann Carden. Ann Carden is considered an expert in her profession as a Top Business Consultant and Marketing & Sales Strategist. She helps entrepreneurs, experts, consultants, and coaches to build a $250k-$1 Million+ business. She helps experts build streamlined multi-6 to 7-Figure coaching and consulting businesses without the hustle and grind while having an amazing lifestyle. Ann's "Expert In You" method helps you simplify your business while multiplying your money, so you can enjoy your business and life. To learn more about Ann, click...
2023-05-1025 minBrand-Forward Leadership39 - Being Honest with Yourself about Your Goals with Tough Love Department's Maxine GomezYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of the Tough Love Department, Maxine Gomez. TLD offers Life Coaching and Business Coaching to help you be more creative and find a work-life balance. Maxine created TLD because she believes you are already great, you just need a little "tough love" to maximize your personal and business potential. Having a clear path to your goals and objectives makes it possible to find work-life balance with fulfillment and purpose. The TLD offers an integral and holistic approach to connecting the mind, body, and spirit in a tangible process to reach attainable g...
2023-05-0825 minBrand-Forward Leadership38 - Paying Less in Taxes and Protecting Yourself with Trusts with Sally GimmonYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Owner of TheTrustIsYou, Sally Gimmon. As the founder of TheTrustIsYou, Sally's work and mission is to help business owners defer capital gains through a legalized patent trust. With years of experience as a real estate investor and an expert in Spendthrift Trusts, she knows how to help her clients save money easily with what they do, whether it's investing, side hustles, or selling a family business.To learn more about Sally's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-05-0527 minBrand-Forward Leadership37 - Follow the Fire with LDC Strategies' Lori Anne De Iulio CasdiaYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of LDC Strategies, Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia. Lori Anne is a Transformational Success Coach and Strategist who guides people to align with their vision, perfect their message, and achieve their Dreams. She encourages behavioral changes to help her clients their personal and professional goals. Lori Anne empowers and educates people to take action, monetize their message, and achieve success.To learn more about Lori's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-05-0333 minBrand-Forward Leadership36 - How to Be a Thought-Leader with HCue's Yasmeen HassanYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Co-Founder of HCue Consulting, Yasmeen Hassan. HCue is helping professionals create, refine and deliver content. Yasmeen and her business partner Todd believe in inclusive practices that represent and empower all voices and want to help you deliver your message with confidence and clarity. They have more than 40 years as on-air television journalists and public information specialists in Austin, Las Vegas, and network affiliates in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Sacramento.To learn more about Yasmeen's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-05-0131 minBrand-Forward Leadership35 - Teaching Students Instead of Statistics with No Anxiety Prep's Nicole PorcaroYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of No Anxiety Prep, Nicole Porcaro. No Anxiety Prep has helped students gain undergraduate, graduate, medical, law, and business school admittance and/or scholarships to top schools. They believe that personalized help is the best kind of help. Nicole and her staff get to know each and every one of their clients, listens to their goals, and formulate a plan to help them achieve those goals.To learn more about Nicole's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-04-2831 minBrand-Forward Leadership34 - Advocating for Students with Learning Disabilities with EBL Coaching's Dr. Emily LevyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and CEO of EBL Coaching, Dr. Emily Levy. EBL Coaching is a specialized tutoring program that offers individualized one-on-one home, virtual, and on-site instruction using research-based, multi-sensory techniques. She is also the author of Strategies for Study Success, a 17-part student workbook series that teaches students strategies for test taking, note taking, reading comprehension, writing, summarizing, and executive functioning, along with the Flags and Stars Orton Gillingham student workbook series, which helps students develop their fundamental decoding and spelling skills.To learn more about Dr. Levy's work, click HERE.
2023-04-2628 minBrand-Forward Leadership33 - Step Into Your Power with Passeri Footwear's Dr. Luciana PasseriYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Passeri Footwear, Dr. Luciana Passeri. Dr. Passeri is a life design coach and strategist who can partner with you to design the life, relationships, and career of your dreams to allow you to bring your gifts into the world. Passeri is a slow fashion brand. Their products are created by hand using natural fibers. They use ethically sourced materials in all of their wears. Passeri strives to connect you with products that are made intentionally to inspire you to step into your power.To learn more about Dr. P...
2023-04-2431 minBrand-Forward Leadership32 - Marketing Your Brand with Style with Alexandra WoodYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Designer, Tailor, and Stylist Alexandra Wood. Alexandra creates stylish, fully bespoke wardrobes that are exclusively designed for successful businessmen and their unique lifestyles. She personally designs a collection of unique, tailored clothes that are tuned to your tastes. With your bespoke wardrobe experience, you’ll also get an in-person styling session on how to pair your items and expert advice on the finer points of style.To learn more about Alexandra's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-04-2131 minBrand-Forward Leadership31 - Changing Your Breathing Mechanics to Relieve Your Pain with the PABR Institute's Dr. Amy NovotnyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of the PABR Institute, Dr. Amy Novotny. Dr. Novotny's mission is to provide pain, stress, and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have failed. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions.To learn more about Dr. Novotny's work, click HERE.If you'd...
2023-04-1923 minBrand-Forward Leadership30 - Being Authentic in Corporate America with PowHER's Brittney Canter-BarbeYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of PowHER, Brittney Canter-Barbe. PowHER helps you build a career that brings you joy, meaning, and increases your income. PowHER teaches executive women and corporations how to build a better table by enabling women to take control of their professional and personal lives. They provide executive coaching and business consulting to ensure every woman can thrive in her career.To learn more about Brittney's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-04-1727 minBrand-Forward Leadership29 - Helping Women Find Their Voice with Julia HurleyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Real Estate Broker Julia Hurley. Julia has a decade of experience in Real Estate, Politics, and Business Organization. She offers relocation experience, professional and consistent client services through market knowledge, and unmatched sales and negotiation skills. She provides marketing consultations for sellers, and purchase consultations for buyers, and connects commercial clients with only the top commercial experts in the area. Julia has a podcast focused on bringing Knoxville to the Nation, aptly named, ConnectTheKnox, showcasing local clients and business owners who offer unique experiences to relocation potentials. To learn more about...
2023-04-1327 minBrand-Forward Leadership28 - Being Too Hard on Yourself with Victoria PelletierYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Victoria Pelletier. Victoria is a B2B executive that works with Fortune 500 companies and buys and builds businesses. She has been a professional speaker for the last 20 years and is an author on a referral basis. Victoria has spoken at a wide variety of events from women's advancement to diversity, equity, and inclusion to leadership and culture.To learn more about Victoria's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-04-0621 minBrand-Forward Leadership27 - Finding a Good Fit for You with PKR's Kelly RobinsonYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder and CEO of PK Recruiting, Kelly Robinson. Panna Knows focuses on recruiting with the Intention of Retention. They help you develop a well-defined and efficient talent attraction model to help measure your return on tools and resources and predict a recruitment budget. They build a successful framework that is critical to the success of acquiring and retaining talent. To learn more about Kelly's work, click HERE.To check out Kelly's LinkedIn, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-03-3029 minBrand-Forward Leadership26 - Strengthening Your Business with TAB Denver's Blair KochYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Ownership Lifecycle Coach, Blair Koch. TAB brings business owners and leaders from non-competing industries together in a group setting – similar to a board of directors. They help others work on challenges and opportunities they face in their companies. They cultivate a growing, thriving ecosystem of people and possibilities. TAB Denver offers busy entrepreneurs a suite of powerful, streamlined programs that include peer advisory boards, one-on-one business coaching, and access to proven strategic tools and expertly facilitated workshops.To learn more about Blair's work, click HERE.To learn more about Bl...
2023-03-2327 minBrand-Forward Leadership25 - Finding your Calling with Claire ChandlerYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with "Corporate Survivor" Claire Chandler. Claire helps businesses have better journeys and attract the right people. She shows others how to tell more compelling stories to make a bigger impact. Claire helps businesses fill their staff with aligned, capable, collaborative, and followable leaders. To learn more about Claire's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-03-1627 minBrand-Forward Leadership24 - Have Your Cake and Eat it Too with Lucia & Co.'s Lucia RoblesYour Host, Gerry Foster, talks with the Founder of Lucia & Co., Lucia Robles. Lucia & Co. creates unique gourmet gift boxes and helps clients nurture their client relationships. Chef Lucia attended the California School of Culinary Arts Le Cordon Bleu Program in Pasadena, California. After being inspired by classic French culinary traditions and techniques, she graduated at the top of her class on the Dean’s list with a Perfect Attendance Award. In 2004 Chef Lucia then began selling delicious signature confections, coffees, and exclusive teas locally in farmer’s markets. In 2012, she grew her passion and love of food into the...
2023-03-0229 minBrand-Forward Leadership23 - A Fresh Eye with Karen AspreaYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Karen Asprea, a luxury designer for the industries most sought residences. With 15 years of experience and 5 million square feet of development, Karen Asprea is the lady to go to for interior design.To learn more about Karen's work, click here.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-02-2334 minBrand-Forward Leadership22 - Faith-Driven with Staci WallaceYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Staci Wallace. Staci is many things, a serial entrepreneur, a speaker, an author and leading expert in the field of psychology. She has shared the stage with 5 U.S. Presidents, built businesses up to hundreds of millions in revenue and has grown and led thousands of sales teams.To learn more about Staci's work, click here.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2023-02-1628 minBrand-Forward Leadership21 - Positive Programming with Mogul TV Global's Tameka ChapmanYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Founder and CEO of Mogul TV Global, Tameka Chapman. Taking a break from the depressing headlines around the world is often good for the soul. Tameka Chapman had this same idea in mind when she fulfilled her ultimate dream of offering positive television programming that showcases culture, legacy and diversity with MOGUL TV Global Network.To learn more about Tameka's work, click here.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2022-10-0632 minBrand-Forward Leadership20 - Live Your Purpose with Reiner LombYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Executive Coach, Reiner Lomb. Reiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation, and transformational change. As an executive coach, he works with leaders and ‘change makers’ in a wide range of organizations, from start-ups and multinational companies to non-profits and local communities – all who aspire to create transformational change.To learn more about Reiner's work, click here.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2022-09-2934 minBrand-Forward Leadership19 - Cooperating instead of Competing with Tax Savings Podcast's Mike JesowshekYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the host of the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast, Mike Jesowshek. The Small Business Tax Savings Podcast is a weekly podcast that shows you exactly how to reduce your tax bill and pay the least amount of taxes legally possible. To learn more about Mike's work, click here.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2022-09-2231 minBrand-Forward Leadership18 - Restoring Lives with EPlanet Mortgage's Dana JonesYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Senior Mortgage Consultant of EPlanet Mortgage, Dana Jones. Eplanet Mortgage is a mortgaging company that helps you lock in lower rates with their experienced team of Mortgage Advisors that guide you through the buying or refinancing process quickly, efficiently, and confidently.To learn more about Dana's work, visit https://eplanetmortgage.comIf you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2022-09-1524 minBrand-Forward Leadership17 - Creating a Meaningful Brand with Creatively Disruptive's Andy SeeleyYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with CEO and co-founder of Creatively Disruptive, Andy Seeley. Creatively Disruptive specializes in gymnastics, restaurant, and ecommerce marketing. They focus on getting behind your brand, increasing your sales, and beating out your competitors.To learn more about Andy's work click here.If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE.
2022-09-0834 minBrand-Forward Leadership16 - The Compliance Concept with GetPayroll's Charles ReadYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with founder and CEO of GetPayroll, Charles Read. Charles is a licensed CPA and an accomplished senior executive. He prides himself on his exceptional service and allows customers to call him directly.To learn more about Charles' work click HEREIf you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-09-0130 minBrand-Forward Leadership15 - Build Off Your Branding with Very Good Marketing Consultants' Josh RosenburgYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with the founder of Very Good Marketing Consultants, Josh Rosenburg. Very Good Marketing Consultants is the leading provider of outside CMO services exclusively for the online direct-response market. Josh's mission with Very Good Marketing Consultant is to help online entrepreneurs discover how to create profitable businesses that are fun to run. To learn more about Josh's work click HEREIf you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-08-2531 minBrand-Forward Leadership13 - Scale Your Business with Gina FolkYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Gina Folk about scaling your business and helping companies achieve optimal performance. Gina Folk has always been interested in business operations and the people running them and through many years of hard work and hands on experience she has been able to create her own framework to help leaders achieve the best results possible.To learn more about Gina's work click HEREIf you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-08-1129 minBrand-Forward Leadership12 - Ease of Vehicle Repair with Diesel Laptops' Tyler RobertsonYour host, Gerry Foster talks with Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops. Diesel Laptops is your shop efficiency solution company. They do this through diagnostic tools, diesel technician training, repair information, parts lookup tools, and a call center staff with diesel technicians. Diesel Laptops is committed to working with you to find the right solution for your company that fits your needs and budget.To learn more about Tyler's work, visit https://www.diesellaptops.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-08-0426 minBrand-Forward Leadership11 - Franchise Consulting in 2022 with LeBrun Advisory Group's Rich LeBrunYour host, Gerry Foster talks with Rich LeBrun of LeBrun Advisory Group. LeBrun Advisory Group is a franchise consulting firm. Rich and his team gelp business owners turn their businesses into franchises and they help entrepreneurs become franchisees and diversify their portfolios by matching them with the right franchises.To learn more about Rich's work, visit https://www.rlebrun.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-07-2833 minBrand-Forward Leadership10 - Digitizing Restaurant Menu's with Better Menu's Dan BurkardYour host, Gerry Foster talks with Dan Burkard of Better Menu about restaurant life after the pandemic. Better Menu works to help local restaurants improve their usual QR digital menus to make them more accessible and appealing to the eye. Get tips on how to strengthen your restaurants brand and bring new customers in!To learn more about Dan's work visit Eat Wicked TastyIf you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-07-2132 minBrand-Forward Leadership9 - Knowledge That Makes A Difference with The S.M.A.R.T. Blueprint's Adam LyonsYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Adam Lyons of The S.M.A.R.T. Blueprint. The Smart Blueprint is a masterclass on how to get a positive cashflow in your business. With 5 steps Adam will show you how to get a new influx of customers, how to stop feeling overwhelmed with his productivity schedule, and earn higher earnings per sale.To learn more about Adam's work visit https://thesmartblueprint.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-07-1436 minBrand-Forward Leadership8 - Bridging The Gap with Smart Real Estate Coach's Chris PrefontaineYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Chris Prefontaine of Smart Real Estate Coach. Smart Real Estate Coach is a family run, wicked smart, community of associates all across North America that empowers people and families to live the life of their dreams. If you're committed to completing transactions then this is the place for you. Smart Real Estate Coach is constantly growing, being on the INC 5000 in 2021, super supportive with a nationwide network who are willing to contribute assets, constantly improving and with hands on coaching.To learn more about Chris's work visit https://smartrealestatecoach.com/
2022-07-0728 minBrand-Forward Leadership7 - Filling Your Needs with Costa Rica's Call Center's Richard BlankYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Richard Blank of Costa Rica's Call Center. Costa Rica's Call Center is a state of the art BPO Telemarketing outsource company that personally trains call centers across Central America. They are bilingual and professionally trained and they can do the same for your staff.To learn more about Richard's work visit https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/costa-ricas-call-center-2/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-06-3057 minBrand-Forward Leadership6 - Modernization of Mid-Market Companies with Blennd's Gavin BeldtYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Gavin Beldt from Blennd. Blennd is a web design and digital strategy agency. Blennd focuses on turning discovery into a clear set of insights and action items to improve user experience conversions and meet business goals.To learn more about Gavin's work visit https://blennd.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-06-2334 minBrand-Forward Leadership5 - Strategic Planning with Grace and Ease's Shay WheatYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Shay Wheat from Grace and Ease Productions. Grace and Ease Productions lets you scale and leverage your business by identifying the best event for you that will make you the most money, fastest. Setting up an event can be a overwhelming, but Grace and Ease can put it together so you come out on top like a rockstar.To learn more about Shay's work visit https://graceandeaseproductions.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-06-1627 minBrand-Forward Leadership4 - Helping Women Businesses with The Block Group's Patty BlockYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Patty Block from The Block Group. The Block group helps women-owned businesses turn roadblocks into building blocks for great opportunities. Patty Block will help empower you to gain more success with less stress.To learn more about Patty's work visit https://www.theblockgroup.net/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-06-0933 minBrand-Forward Leadership3 - Gain Time Freedom with Ideal Wealth Grower's Axel MeierhoeferYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with Axel Meierhoefer from Ideal Wealth Grower. Ideal Wealth Grower is an investment website that lets you create passive income from real estate investing. Unlock your time freedom with expert mentoring, strategic planning, and in-depth experience. To learn more about Axel visit https://idealwealthgrower.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-06-0229 minBrand-Forward Leadership2 - The 3 Secrets of Business Success with John GardinerYour host, Gerry Foster, talks with John Gardiner. John's book discusses massive waste of resources and loss of money that can be narrowed down to a few unheeded business principles. If you want to know what to do and what not to do when starting or running your own business, The 3 Secrets of Business Success is a must-readTo learn more about John and his book, visit https://www.3secretsofbusiness.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-05-2629 minBrand-Forward Leadership1 - A Bonafide Branding Guy with Gerry Foster Branding's Gerry FosterYour inaugural host, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence, talks with Gerry Foster of Gerry Foster Branding. Gerry Foster Branding is dedicated to helping you as a small business owner uncover your unique identity and give you support to create an exceptional brand that makes a remarkable difference to live an extraordinary life.To learn more about Gerry's work, visit https://gerryfosterbranding.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Brand-Forward Leadership, click HERE
2022-05-1920 min
Big Brand FormulaBE-ing Leadership With Rodolfo CarrilloThere is more to being a leader than just doing things right. For Conscious Leadership Shaman Rodolfo Carrillo, leadership also comes from that spiritual path of recognizing who we are and showing up from that state of who we are from being. In this episode, he joins host Gerry Foster to take us deep into his understanding together with his new book, BE-ing Leadership, where he combines the spiritual and business paths to show up in a more authentic way as a leader. He shares some of the steps to do that so you can become the leader you...
2021-02-0938 minBig Brand FormulaBranding For Suicide PreventionBuilding your brand means providing a reflection of yourself to the market, which requires understanding your personal magnificence and uniqueness. Unfortunately, learning how you differ from the rest may lead to an alarming result: suicide. Gerry Foster shares his knowledge about the proper way of brand building by joining Jackie Simmons of The Suicide Prevention Show. He goes deep on how one can prevent drowning into depression and ultimately end their life by having a strong attitude to go against the flow of society, stop comparing yourself to others, and remain steadfast in doing the things that give you...
2021-01-1952 minBig Brand FormulaJust Show Up With Yvonne HeathWe often avoid dealing with a person in grief, not because we don’t care about them, but because we find ourselves inadequate and incapable of consoling them. The truth is, however, we can make a lot of difference by just showing up for that person in their moment of sadness. You don’t have to have to know what to say or what to do; you just have to be there for them and be your own messy self. In this moving and powerful conversation between Gerry Foster and Yvonne Heath, you will learn simple ways to make the...
2020-09-0141 minBig Brand FormulaPositioning For Survival With September DohrmannSmall businesses are taking the brunt of this very challenging COVID-19 environment. Though the future may be unclear, business owners nevertheless need to make efforts to move forward; otherwise, they’ll never see the light at the end of this dark tunnel. One way to start is branding, and in this special episode, Gerry Foster is interviewed by September Dohrmann, the president and CEO of CEO Space International, on her The Business Acceleration Podcast to talk about what small businesses can do in positioning their brand in the marketplace for survival. Gerry shares the key things we all need to be...
2020-06-2339 minBig Brand FormulaDare To Go Big – Part OneSetting yourself on the path towards becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy feat. That is why, no matter the reasons you have for starting a business, being one is admirable in and of itself. With all the painstaking challenges entrepreneurs face on their journey, we can definitely count on the hard-earned wisdom that they have learned. Host, Gerry Foster, shares some of those with us in this episode. During the spectacular LA City Summit event in Los Angeles, Gerry has had the opportunity to conduct A Podcast Blitz, where he did rapid-fire interviews with some of the attending...
2020-04-1449 minBig Brand FormulaI Don’t Need Branding!People neglect the concept of branding and why branding is necessary for growth. But don’t be fooled! You can’t estimate the drawing power of a company whose branding is strong and effective, especially compared to businesses that can’t be bothered. Gerry Foster breaks down the necessity of branding in any business. Don’t rest on your laurels! Building your company from the ground up is admirable work, but it doesn’t end there. Branding makes sure you have customers that come to you, so let Gerry show you why you can’t neglect it.Love the sho...
2020-01-1611 minBig Brand FormulaDon’t Make People ThinkMake consumers fall in love with how you are constantly achieving greatness and uniqueness in your industry. This is what Gerry Foster imparts to us in this episode. Branding and marketing in the service arena can be difficult since something intangible is being offered. Gerry shows us how we can differentiate ourselves in this area and increase our service’s desirability.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Big Brand Formula Community today:gerryfosterbranding.comTwitterFacebookLinkedInYouTube
2019-12-2609 minBig Brand FormulaThe Power Of Personal BrandingHow can you create a strong personal brand with a high impact that you can accomplish with grace and ease? In this episode, the Branding Evangelist Gerry Foster shares his classic, all-time favorite talk designed to guide you through the steps of knowing who you are, what you stand for, and how you’re going to take your message to the right audience. This faith-based audio training program teaches you five simple branding principles that are going to give you the clarity, confidence, and drive to take your place in the market. Follow along with Gerry’s exercises and expe...
2019-12-0356 minBig Brand FormulaStamped On Your MemoryHow can you make your brand more memorable and impactful to your target clients? Today, Gerry Foster unpacks the importance of making your brand stand out from the competition. A big part of what makes these brands and many others so attractive is a human connection. A heart-centered brand rather than a hit-centered product is necessary for the sustainability of any product. Join Gerry as he briefly shares to you the key to having a brand that matters.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Big Brand Formula Community toda...
2019-11-1911 minBig Brand FormulaSell Wants, Not NeedsPay attention to what your customer wants and then sell it to them. On today’s show, Gerry Foster reminds us to always be customer-centric when aiming for growth. Understanding the difference between the audience’s wants and needs is essential. Gerry teaches us how we can determine these two and notes the importance of speaking to the wants of the client. In a competitive market, you must find a way to be distinct at the same time satisfy your customers’ wants.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Big Brand...
2019-11-0509 minBig Brand FormulaAll Things Branding With Les BrownBranding is when people associate something meaningful and exciting with your name, product, or service. How exactly do you go from being a commodity to standing out from your competition? In today’s episode, premier keynote speaker and leading authority on achievement, Les Brown, talks about all things branding with host Gerry Foster. Les tackles how a positive mindset becomes a catalyst for a good brand while Gerry reinforces the theme by sharing his extensive experience in Procter & Gamble. Together, they answer the most crucial questions about branding, brand image, and personality, and how you can successfully brand yourself an...
2019-10-0936 minBig Brand FormulaKISS: Keep It Simple, StupidOne of the great brand design principles in the 1960s that continues to live now is in the acronym KISS— Keep It Simple, Stupid. In this episode, host Gerry Foster takes us deep into its importance to brand development and why it could take you to success fast. Get out of the complexities in your communication and allow your message to be clear, simple, and direct. Know why you need to KISS as Gerry relates it to brand value, target audience, and more.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Bi...
2019-09-1808 min
Big Brand FormulaWhat’s Your Brand?In a market of similar brands and products, standing out can be quite challenging. In this episode, Gerry Foster shares some tips on how you can make a brand of your own, market your product, and stand out from a sea of lookalikes. Providing value makes you unique, and Gerry lays down some examples from products like Gatorade and Coppertone. Start thinking about what you stand for and how it can benefit your clients as you learn from this episode how.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Big Bran...
2019-07-2614 min
Big Brand FormulaGo Brand, Or Be Bland!Many small-time entrepreneurs out there often think that having a brand is only for the big dogs in the business. In this episode, host Gerry Foster tells you that is not the case. Business owners, big or small or those in-between, should think about having a brand. Otherwise, you will find yourself going bland. As Gerry takes us into the world of branding, he talks about how entrepreneurs need to think of enterprise and why they need to be willing to take a level of risk. Think big and become big. Start with your branding, and all else will...
2019-07-2417 min
Big Brand FormulaWelcome To The Big Brand Formula PodcastSuccess in business is not simply a function of how good you are or how great your product is or how terrific your services are. It’s more about your ability to effectively seize control over how people perceive you. This is the power of a big brand. Welcome to the Big Brand Formula podcast with Gerry Foster. Also known as the Branding Evangelist, Gerry believes that the road to wild success in any small business starts with replicating some of the big brand principles, methods, approaches, and strategies that are used by branding giants. Join Gerry as he ge...
2019-07-2222 min