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Toucan TalksToucan TalksVideo Trends for 2025Video marketing has evolved beyond trends to become an essential business tool, with specific approaches that capture audience attention and drive meaningful engagement in today's digital landscape.• Short-form content remains dominant, requiring hooks that capture attention in the first 3-5 seconds• Effective videos combine compelling visuals, catchy music, and on-screen text – the "three-headed monster" approach• Authentic slow-paced content offers viewers a break from high-energy videos and stands out by being deliberately calmer• Long-form content continues to thrive with more niches finding audiences and platforms extending video length thresholds• Creating long-form content allows for efficient re...2025-04-1522 minToucan TalksToucan TalksMarketing in 2025: What's Already WorkingMarketing never stands still, and as we move through 2025, several key trends are already reshaping how successful brands connect with their audiences. In this episode of Toucan Talks, we unpack the strategies that are delivering real results right now.Short-form video leads the charge, with platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok continuing to offer exceptional reach potential. We break down what makes these videos work - from capturing attention in those crucial first three seconds to delivering genuine value that keeps viewers engaged. The days of posting multiple times daily are firmly behind us, as quality now...2025-03-1717 minThe Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | LeadershipThe Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership#2: Redefining Tech Education In AI-First World with Interview Kickstart CEO Ryan VallesIn this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we welcome Ryan Valles—Founder & CEO of Interview Kickstart, a pioneering platform that’s transforming how software engineers and AI professionals upskill and accelerate their careers.With over 25,000 alumni and 700+ instructors from top tech giants, Together Ryan and Soham Mehta (Founder and CPTO) have built the largest US-focused training ecosystem for advanced tech talent. Their mission? To bridge the gap between raw potential and world-class technical excellence.Before Interview Kickstart, Ryan worked at Accel Partners, supporting some of India’s most prominent consumer internet startups. He has al...2025-03-131h 17Toucan TalksToucan TalksSuper Bowl Commercials: Hits and Misses from 2025Season 3 is here! We’re kicking off the new season of Toucan Talks with one of our favorite topics—Super Bowl ads! In this episode, we break down the biggest marketing moments from the 2025 Super Bowl, sharing which ads we loved, which ones missed the mark, and a few that left us scratching our heads.Super Bowl Ads We Loved:✅ Uber Eats – A Century of Cravings: Star power featuring Matthew McConaughey and a clever script made this a standout.✅ Doritos – Abduction Commercial: A mix of humor and sci-fi w...2025-02-1826 minBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenKPIs That Matter: Specialized Metrics for Maximum Business Growth – Ep. 209Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., is joined by Kelsey Chester, Kickstart’s Lead Account Manager, to explore a game-changing topic for your business, specialized KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and how Kickstart’s CFO services and financial Snapshot help small business owners (like you!) track the right financial metrics for your business in order to support sustainable growth and achieve your goals.  While many fall into the trap of focusing on top-line revenue, Kelsey and Danielle dive into how true financial health comes from understanding profitability, cash flow, expenses, and other key indicators that are s...2025-02-1115 minBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenHow to Actually Hit Goals with This 8-Step Budget - Ep 191Forget everything you thought you knew about budgeting! Kickstart Accounting Inc.’s goal-oriented budgeting process lets you invest with intention instead of feeling restricted — unlike traditional methods that only focus on cutting costs. In this episode, CEO Danielle Hayden introduces their approach and walks through each step to creating and implementing an intentional spending plan. Tune in to learn how to build a budget that propels your business forward and actually helps you hit your goals.   Key Takeaways: Learn why goal-oriented budgeting drives growth and empowers business owners more effectively than traditional budgeting....2024-10-0821 minCourses2day.org - Top 1 course sourceCourses2day.org - Top 1 course source[COURSES2DAY.ORG] Marketplace Superheroes – Kickstart Reseller [COURSES2DAY.ORG] Marketplace Superheroes – Kickstart Reseller   Purchase link: https://courses2day.org/jason-barnard-brand-serp-course/ Visit Courses2day.org now to get full access to Marketplace Superheroes – Kickstart Reseller at the best price. Contact email: Sp.courses2day@gmail.com Join our community now to receive 10% off as well as access to the latest and most exclusive GB courses Discord: https://bit.ly/Courses2dayCommunity Telegram: https://t.me/Courses2dayChannel Tags: Marketplace Superheroes – Kickstart Reseller Download Marketplace Superhe...2024-09-0900 minAsk The Tech CoachAsk The Tech CoachKickstart Your Coaching Cycles: A Conversation with Allison PetersonWelcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes instructional coach Allison Peterson on the program to discuss her new book, Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles and how new coaches just starting out can be successful next year by getting started over the summer! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast.  We would love to have you join the show. Question of the Week Our favorite part of recording a live podca...2024-06-0427 minBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenThe One Strategy You Need For Your CEO Routine - Ep 171Have you ever wondered how Kickstart Accounting Inc. handles our own financials? Who is on our money team, and how do we leverage these insights in our own business? In this episode, CEO Danielle Hayden offers a look behind the curtain on Kickstart Accounting Inc.’s internal reviews process. She shares her journey from doing her own bookkeeping to assembling a comprehensive money team to help the company reach its goals. Danielle’s approach to financials for Kickstart Accounting Inc. has developed into the framework we use to help clients achieve growth and sustainability in their business. Tune...2024-05-2133 minBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenDo Small Businesses Need a CFO? - Ep 167Think your business is too small to benefit from CFO services? This episode of Business By The Books will change your mind. Join Danielle Hayden and Victoria Hughes as they explore the benefits of partnering with Kickstart Accounting Inc. They discuss the benefits of outsourcing CFO services and introduce the signature CFO Framework, a strategic overview of how Kickstart Accounting Inc. helps business owners manage debt, make data-driven decisions, and plan for the future. Discover how Kickstart’s CFO services can help you achieve your business goals at www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/CFO   Key Tak...2024-04-2328 minConversations over Coffee with Kickstart VenturesConversations over Coffee with Kickstart VenturesJoan Yao on startup survival, strategies for tough timesBit Santos listens to Joan Yao of Kickstart Ventures, as she shares her 12-year experience navigating the highs and lows of the startup ecosystem. Learn how founders can foster success through founder selection, strategic patience and the art of adapting to financial winters and tough economic climates.The startup journey is an exhilarating ride of ups and downs especially in the bustling Philippine ecosystem. In the latest episode of Conversations Over Coffee, Bit is joined by Joan Yao, VP of Investments at Kickstart Ventures and who has been a cornerstone of the ecosystem for over a...2024-03-1345 minToucan TalksToucan TalksEP28 Minisode - Harnessing Humor and Nostalgia: Making Successful Video CampaignsTune into this week's episode of Toucan Talks as Luke and Joshua Break Down Mess Hall's Good Burger Ad. Ever wondered how a dollop of humor and a dash of nostalgia can turbocharge a marketing campaign? Get the inside scoop on how we transformed the essence of "Good Burger" into a feast for the funny bone that not only entertained but struck a chord with viewers. Our discussion peels back the layers of the conceptualization process, illuminates the hurdles of crafting comedy that clicks, and demonstrates the magnetic pull of a well-timed giveaway—ingredients that when mixed just right, ca...2024-03-1213 minToucan TalksToucan TalksEP27 - Will Hardison: Marketing Mastery and the Entrepreneurs JourneyTune into Toucan Talks this week as we chat with Will Hardison of Creative Outdoor Solutions. Once a cover band member and DJ, he started a successful marketing agency and worked with an innovative e-commerce business selling meats online. Now he is working on a new venture called Creative Outdoor Solutions to help keep you home safe with storm shutters. As we chat, we peel back the layers of this entrepreneurial venture, examining the essentials of targeting the right customer base. Will has good advice that's especially pertinent for those just stepping onto their entrepreneurial path. We...2024-03-0531 minThe Matrix AI Talk Radio from inteligenesis.comThe Matrix AI Talk Radio from inteligenesis.comInterview Kickstart Secures First Funding Amidst Tech Talent Shortage In a move that's set to shake up the Silicon Valley status quo, Interview Kickstart has declared a successful round of funding. This maiden financial infusion enters the scene amidst an ever-constricting pipeline of qualified tech professionals. Interview Kickstart, known for its specialized coaching programs, has etched its name as a novel contributor in the tech world. It aims to bridge the gaping chasm between tech companies' needs & the available talent pool. This startup's approach is rigorous & result-oriented. The significance of this event can't be understated...2024-03-0502 minPerfect Pitch by KickstartPerfect Pitch by KickstartThe Tactical Entrepreneur’s Playbook: A Conversation with Wade Anderson, President and COO of ElementsRunning a startup is like building a car while you’re driving. We’re talking with an entrepreneur who does it all while staying buckled in. Join us in today’s conversation with Wade Anderson, President and COO of Elements, and investor Tanner Potter of Kickstart (a VC firm for startups in Utah, Colorado, and the Mountain West) as we bring you both sides of a Perfect Pitch. In this episode, we’ll talk about: Starters and joiners: why you don’t need to be a founder to be an entrepreneur The steps Wade took to determi...2024-03-0531 minToucan TalksToucan TalksEP26 - Jacob Tippett: Business and Strategy with a Serial EntrepreneurJacob Tippett joins us on this week's episode of Toucan Talks to unravel his journey as a serial entrepreneur. With ventures ranging from e-learning platforms like Production Online to the innovative Sticky Notes, Jacob imparts a masterclass in steering businesses through the tides of time zones and the subtleties of product design. Get ready to immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial ethos as we explore the intricacies of crafting business strategies and attainable objectives. We delve into essential insights for small business owners, including when to scale up and the resilience needed to overcome setbacks. Expect some lighthearted...2024-02-2730 min