This episode goes into why your company should feature employees and leverage thought leadership as an important component of both marketing and culture. One common piece of pushback that we are looking to answer/mitigate is - if we feature our employees, they'll just get recruited away! Listen in to hear how we address that and other pushback we often hear.
\n\nAbout Ida Cheinman, Substance151 Principal and Creative Director:
\nIda is a brand strategist, designer, marketer, speaker and educator who uses 20+ years of experience to help business leaders and marketing professionals make sense of trends, tools, and next practices in order to position their companies to win in the 21st century’s fast-changing and extremely competitive marketplace.
Website: https://substance151.com/
\nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idacheinman/
This episode is a very quick recap of the relevant pieces I got from my Survey Methodology course.
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\n\nAbout Aimee:
\nAs the social media manager for UDOT, Aimee has grown their social media accounts by tens of thousands of followers. Most notably, she launched and grew the UDOT TikTok account, amassing millions of likes and over 120,000 followers within a year of its creation, reaching and connecting with more Utahns and establishing UDOT as a leader worldwide.
Prior to joining the Utah Department of Transportation, Aimee’s dynamic career has seen her navigating the communications world of both government entities and national brands. Most recently, she managed the social media for the largest publicly traded company in Utah.
\n\nInstagram: utahtransportation
\nAimee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeecolton/
In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Sullivan to talk about the essential financial literacy needed for success in the AEC industry. We explore how businesses allocate their funds and listeners will learn about key financial terms such as revenue, expenses, and profit, and we’ll discuss crucial project-level considerations like overhead, utilization, and billable rates. We also explore how this financial knowledge can inform marketing strategies, focusing on pre-bid work, the go/no-go process, and the importance of ROI. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how to allocate a percentage of revenue toward effective marketing efforts.
\n\nAbout Ryan:
\nRyan Sullivan, PE is the founder and lead financial planner of Off the Beaten Path Financial. Starting his career as a mechanical engineer, he built an engineering department from the ground up before starting his financial planning firm. His focus is on helping architects and engineers build, grow, and use their wealth to accomplish their biggest dreams. He believes cash flow is the foundation of a strong financial position and helps his clients make sure their money is aligned with their values by building systems that provide peace of mind, financial clarity, and ultimately better decision making. With a precision-driven approach, Ryan blends engineering rigor with calculated risk-taking, ensuring stability while empowering clients to confidently pursue financial abundance.
Links:
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-sullivan-pe/
\nhttps://www.obpfinancial.com/
In this episode, I'm joined by Katherine Robinette to discuss the challenges of initiating change within organizations, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining goals before embarking on any project. We talk about the process to follow for change management and common scenarios where individuals may feel hesitant to start due to uncertainty or anticipated resistance. We stress the significance of clear communication throughout the process to mitigate resistance and foster engagement. If you want to know how to really get SCHTUFF done right, join us as we uncover strategies for building trust and ensuring everyone feels involved in the journey of change.
\n\nAbout Katherine:
\nIn today’s work environment, it is a struggle to find the time, resources, and energy to make big changes efficiently, effectively, and with wide support. Meet Katherine Robinette, CPSM, keynote speaker and consultant, on a mission to help leaders and managers create positive change for their teams and company. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing and employee engagement, Katherine is a thought leader in effective engagement and organizational change management.
\nhttps://KeystoneAndRaven.com
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/keystone-and-raven
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karobinettecpsm/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560298193059 (business page)
In this episode, Chemene Phillips explains the differences between branding and marketing, especially for smaller vs. larger firms. We highlight the importance of budget allocation in making these strategies work. Plus, we share how new companies can effectively build their brand and why consistent branding is key to tackling challenges like talent turnover and keeping customer loyalty strong.
\n\nChemene Phillips, President:
\nIn 2002, Chemene had a vision to help companies build their brand story through the right combination of long-term business strategy, applicable technology and effective design techniques. Assembling a team in various marketing specialties to create a full-service branding firm she launched BRIXBranding (formerly Digital Arts Designs). Chemene and her team specialize in helping businesses achieve growth initiatives through effective strategies and cross platform communication methods. Her “no-nonsense” approach and passion for achieving results, helps companies increase brand awareness, engagement and talent attraction. The BRIX team works closely with their clients nationwide to deliver effective solutions that position them to win in the marketplace. Through identification of long-term business objectives and developing techniques to help clients set themselves apart from their competition, they have successfully helped professional service firms and A/E/C companies grow their brand, double their profits, attract the right prospects, and stay top of mind with their audience. The end result is effective solutions that produce long term results and sustainable company growth.
Links:
\nhttps://www.brixbranding.com/
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chemenephillips/
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/brixbranding/
This mini episode is quick rundown on listening and how to be a good listener. Hope you enjoy!
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\n\nBryce has been a recruiter in the AEC industry for 15+ years and is a certified Career Coach and Speaker. She met her husband in college, and they have two daughters and a Bernedoodle. She attended NC State University for her bachelor’s degree and received her MBA at Nova Southeastern. She was a college dancer and cheerleader and loves to cheer professionals on as they gain clarity and confidence when it comes to their career goals. She's the co-CEO of Career Collective, an AEC recruiting and coaching firm and podcast host of Wine After Work. Career Collective was founded with a Singular Vision: Providing Both Candidates and Employers with Premier Access to the Best in AEC Industry Opportunities. Guided by Bryce Batts and Edwin Powali, Career Collective stands at the forefront of AEC recruitment. Bryce's passion for career coaching and dedication to enriching both the careers of individuals and the teams of employers they serve is truly inspiring.
\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-batts-recruiter/
\nhttps://www.mycareercollective.com/
In this episode, I'm joined by Marci Thompson as we dive into the essence of leadership. Marci offers a unique perspective on her own approach to leading and provides valuable advice on what leaders should do more and less of to shine. Join us for a great conversation of what it truly means to be a great leader and bring your own brilliance.
\n\nMarci D. Thompson, DES| Interim Chief Executive Officer/ CSO, SMPS
\n\nInterim Chief Executive Officer/CSO for the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS HQ). A forward-thinker, Marci leads the strategic direction for growth, engagement, publications, and training for the Society. Marci is the Publisher of the award-winning Marketer journal; she is also a contributing writer for trade publications and a two- time book author.
\n\nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marci-thompson/
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\n\nRichard has 17 years of Engineering Design experience including as a multidisciplinary project manager before joining AtkinsRéalis as a senior project manager. Over his career Richard has helped deliver projects in his native UK, the Far East, Middle East and North America. Richard understands the strengths that his Dyslexia brings him and tries to use those as an advantage for the projects he is helping deliver.
\n\nRichard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtregaskes/
\nOffice Design for Neurodiversity: https://www.atkinsrealis.com/en/engineering-better-future/beyond-engineering/nurturing-neurodiversity
This episode dives into constructing and evaluating effective pursuit processes, and defining what sets them apart from traditional proposal process. Krystn shares her philosophy of prioritizing clients over projects, highlighting the strategic, client-focused approach that distinguishes a pursuit process. She details the fundamental steps crucial for any company's prosperity, underscoring the importance of adaptability, defined roles, and striking a balance between inflexibility and flexibility.
\n\nJoin us as we dig into the importance of authentic client connections, the common pitfalls to steer clear of, and the intertwined responsibilities of leadership, business development, and marketing teams in creating and maintaining a successful pursuit process.
\n\nKrystn Macomber believes there's magic in disrupting the ordinary and she thrives on challenging the status quo. She has more than 20 years of experience in the marketing + proposal profession, including 17 years in the corporate world building and leading high-performing teams for global AEC firms across the country. She has trained thousands of leaders, project managers, marketers, and SMEs on proposal + marketing best practices. Three years ago, she left the corporate world to follow her long-time dream to start her own business, Summit Strategy. Today, Summit is a game-changing integrated marketing + proposal consulting firm instrumental in helping B2G + B2B organizations achieve their goals through strategic planning, branding, proposal development, and training.
\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystnmacomber/
\nWebsite: https://www.summitstrategywins.com/
In this episode Dr. Tullio Rossi explains how he uses animated videos to convey complex information in a simple and approachable way. While Tullio primarily works with scientists, the principles of communicating complex projects are what the A/E/C and scientific communities share.
\n\nDr. Tullio Rossi is an award-winning science communicator, marine biologist and graphic designer. As founder of the agency "Animate Your Science", he helps STEM professionals tell their story to the world. His engaging video animations and eye-catching graphics make science and engineering understandable for everyone, reaching millions of people around the world, to create a real-life impact.
\n\nWebsite: animateyour.science
\nWorkshops and learning opportunities: https://www.animateyour.science/training
In this episode we dig into the transformative impact of AI in the AEC industry. Discover how AI is reshaping the AEC landscape and paving the way for firms to gain a competitive edge. This conversation is balanced between AI expert Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Ph.D. and CEO Andy McCune as we explore the benefits of integrating AI software, strategies for staying ahead of the curve, and crucial considerations for successful implementation.
\n\nAbout today's guests:
\nMehdi Nourbakhsh, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and CEO of YegaTech, a technology consulting company in the AEC industry.With a decade of experience in the research and development of innovative AI solutions in the AEC and manufacturing industry at YegaTech, Autodesk, and GeorgiaTech, Mehdi brings a unique perspective to this space. He has developed several AI solutions that are used by
\ntens of thousands of AEC and manufacturing professionals every day, has filed seven US patents on the use of artificial intelligence in the AEC and manufacturing industries, and served as a member of the technical advisory committee of the Center of Integrated Facility
\nEngineering at Stanford University. In his new book written for AEC innovators and professionals, "Augment It: How Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Leaders Leverage Data and Artificial Intelligence to Build a Sustainable Future," Mehdi explains how AEC leaders can invent, innovate, and augment their capabilities using AI.
**Andy McCune **began his career in the consulting engineering industry in 1987 as a graduate engineer. Through the years, he has filled various roles; from project engineer to project manager to group manager to region manager, market segment manager, Chief Operating Officer and now Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board for Wade Trim. These roles have given him the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients including municipalities, utility authorities, departments of transportation, industrial and commercial entities, energy companies and many more. Andy draws from his 37 years of experience to guide the firm’s strategic focus and business performance. He is invested in continued development of the organization’s ability to be the best team in the business and to maintain a deep technical bench.
\n\nLinks:
\nYegaTech: https://yegatech.com/free-resources/
\nWade Trim: https://www.wadetrim.com//
This episode is part two of my book report on Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. In this episode I go over mastering "no" and getting to "That's Right".
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\n\n","summary":"I'm trying something new this year and doing book reports on professional development books I really like. In this episode I'm going through Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and applying the tactics he discusses to AEC Marketing!","date_published":"2024-02-07T09:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/ebbf1c7a-23a1-4756-83aa-1f9031bb9685.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22664590,"duration_in_seconds":1416}]},{"id":"fdbe097d-ac03-4c29-86fb-5410707c684c","title":"Episode 101: The Role a Copywriter Plays in Website Design with Ben Culbreth","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/101","content_text":"Have you ever wondered how to make your website really stand out? Well, in today's episode, Ben and I dive into working with a copywriter when designing a website and the role good copy plays in a successful user experience.\n\nNow, Ben has some serious wisdom to share. He's a firm believer in getting the copywriter involved right from the start. Why? Because thoughtful copy can guide the entire design process and make sure your website speaks directly to your audience. So, if you want your website to not just look amazing, but really hit the mark in delivering your message, stick around.\n\nAbout Ben:\nBen Culbreth is a freelance copywriter and content strategist who partners with corporate clients and news publications. He also works with organizations to develop content marketing strategies. Prior to starting his business, Ben held roles in voluntary benefits sales and marketing and non-profit advocacy. \n\nBen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminculbreth/\n\nWebsite: www.benjaminculbreth.com","content_html":"Have you ever wondered how to make your website really stand out? Well, in today's episode, Ben and I dive into working with a copywriter when designing a website and the role good copy plays in a successful user experience.
\n\nNow, Ben has some serious wisdom to share. He's a firm believer in getting the copywriter involved right from the start. Why? Because thoughtful copy can guide the entire design process and make sure your website speaks directly to your audience. So, if you want your website to not just look amazing, but really hit the mark in delivering your message, stick around.
\n\nAbout Ben:
\nBen Culbreth is a freelance copywriter and content strategist who partners with corporate clients and news publications. He also works with organizations to develop content marketing strategies. Prior to starting his business, Ben held roles in voluntary benefits sales and marketing and non-profit advocacy.
Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminculbreth/
\n\nWebsite: www.benjaminculbreth.com
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\n\nAbout Julie:
\nJulie Shaffer, FSMPS, CPSM, is passionate about helping AEC marketers maximize software tools to expedite content layout without sacrificing good design. After 11 years as an in-house marketer, Julie founded Shaffer Creative in 2012 to offer consulting, training, and creative design services, empowering firms to secure new work and thrive in the competitive landscape. She and her team support 100+ pursuits a year and have worked with over 250 owner agencies and AEC firms across the country on projects across the globe. Through these efforts, Shaffer Creative has helped firms shape their identities, craft impactful marketing campaigns, and empower teams to make the most of their marketing efforts.
Website: https://shaffercreative.com/
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","summary":"A little note from me to you this New Year's. ","date_published":"2023-12-31T09:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/04094c63-192b-464f-8530-dd3b5f901bdb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2981393,"duration_in_seconds":186}]},{"id":"b41dd985-4a67-4a8e-b1dd-0d39f07ae711","title":"Episode 98: Embracing Growth Mindset in AEC Marketing with Janki DePalma","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/98","content_text":"In this episode, Janki and I discuss the 'pack mule' versus 'unicorn' mentalities and a few tools to help you identify your strengths. We also cover the importance of establishing boundaries to get where you want to be. \n\nJanki DePalma is the Director of Business Development for Kirksey Architecture, with over 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. She’s a connector at heart who believes there always is room to widen the circle and give people a sense of belonging. Janki is a frequent speaker and writer on topics such as networking, emotional intelligence and women in construction. She is a past-president for the Society for Marketing Professional Services, a board member of AIA Austin and active with ULI and Commercial Real Estate Women. A San Francisco native, Janki cheers loudly for the Warriors, 49ers and Giants. \n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jankidepalma/","content_html":"In this episode, Janki and I discuss the 'pack mule' versus 'unicorn' mentalities and a few tools to help you identify your strengths. We also cover the importance of establishing boundaries to get where you want to be.
\n\nJanki DePalma is the Director of Business Development for Kirksey Architecture, with over 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. She’s a connector at heart who believes there always is room to widen the circle and give people a sense of belonging. Janki is a frequent speaker and writer on topics such as networking, emotional intelligence and women in construction. She is a past-president for the Society for Marketing Professional Services, a board member of AIA Austin and active with ULI and Commercial Real Estate Women. A San Francisco native, Janki cheers loudly for the Warriors, 49ers and Giants.
\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jankidepalma/
","summary":"In this episode, Janki and I discuss the 'pack mule' versus 'unicorn' mentalities and a few tools to help you identify your strengths. We also cover the importance of establishing boundaries to get where you want to be. ","date_published":"2023-11-01T15:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/b41dd985-4a67-4a8e-b1dd-0d39f07ae711.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43731406,"duration_in_seconds":2732}]},{"id":"5d773594-a6e6-42a4-ae2a-3e86f68110c8","title":"Episode 97: Exploring the Doer-Seller Model with Donna Corlew","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/97","content_text":"In this episode, Donna Corlew, FSMPS, CPSM and I have a great discussion on Doer-Sellers – those remarkable individuals who are responsible for Doing and Selling. Throughout this conversation we explore the significance of the Doer-Seller role, and how their hands-on approach and relationship-building skills grant them credibility. We also discuss different scenarios where firms exclusively rely on Doer-Sellers or adopt a hybrid model based on size and strategy. \n\nLooking to engage Doer-Sellers more effectively? We've got you covered! Tune in as we reveal strategies for how marketers can respectfully approach Doer-Sellers. So, join us and let's dive into the dynamic world of Doer-Sellers!\n\nAbout Donna:\nStrategist. Facilitator. Connector. Coach. Donna works with A/E/C firms to focus strategic vision and market position, grow connections with clients and targets, and train doer-sellers and marketing and business development professionals to thrive and win profitable work. She has trained over 600 technical professionals as effective doer-sellers. \nA Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) and Fellow of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), Donna is an active SMPS member, including serving as Society President and SMPS Foundation trustee. Donna received SMPS’ highest honor, the Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award, in 2019, recognizing career achievements, leadership roles, and lasting contributions to the A/E/C industries.\n\nLinks:\nWebsite: http://www.yourconnectedge.com/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnacorlew/","content_html":"In this episode, Donna Corlew, FSMPS, CPSM and I have a great discussion on Doer-Sellers – those remarkable individuals who are responsible for Doing and Selling. Throughout this conversation we explore the significance of the Doer-Seller role, and how their hands-on approach and relationship-building skills grant them credibility. We also discuss different scenarios where firms exclusively rely on Doer-Sellers or adopt a hybrid model based on size and strategy.
\n\nLooking to engage Doer-Sellers more effectively? We've got you covered! Tune in as we reveal strategies for how marketers can respectfully approach Doer-Sellers. So, join us and let's dive into the dynamic world of Doer-Sellers!
\n\nAbout Donna:
\nStrategist. Facilitator. Connector. Coach. Donna works with A/E/C firms to focus strategic vision and market position, grow connections with clients and targets, and train doer-sellers and marketing and business development professionals to thrive and win profitable work. She has trained over 600 technical professionals as effective doer-sellers.
\nA Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) and Fellow of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), Donna is an active SMPS member, including serving as Society President and SMPS Foundation trustee. Donna received SMPS’ highest honor, the Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award, in 2019, recognizing career achievements, leadership roles, and lasting contributions to the A/E/C industries.
Links:
\nWebsite: http://www.yourconnectedge.com/
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnacorlew/
In this episode, I am joined by BJ Kraemer to discuss the importance of elevating the AEC Industry and strategies we can use to make an impact. We aim to highlight ways that will allow us to boost both the reputation and visibility of the AEC Industry.
\n\nBJ is the President and CEO of MCFA and the host of the Inspiring People and Places podcast.
\n\nWebsite: https://mcfaglobal.com/
\nPodcast: https://mcfaglobal.com/podcast/ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspiring-people-places-architecture-engineering-and/id1561090224
Join Dawn and me as we dive into the fascinating world of intergenerational communication! Discover the secrets to bridging the gap between generations and adapting your internal marketing approach.
\n\nDawn Wagenaar is an unsung hero of professional services marketing. She has dedicated more than 25 years to branding strategy inside firms and as a consultant and owner of Ingenuity Marketing Group, LLC. You won’t see her on a top 100 list, but that’s because she’s never stepped into the spotlight…until now. With multiple generations employed by and leading A/E/C firms, Dawn is bringing context from her many years in marketing to speak about the cultural shifts that will help some firms grow and cause others to fall behind. Immediate feedback and real-time training, flattened decision making, clear career tracks and firm ambassadors are just some of the opportunities for A/E/C firms right now. As a consultant, Dawn is excited to help guide professionals through this new era of brand positioning.
\n\nLinks:
\nwww.ingenuitymarketing.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingeniusbosslady/
\n\nblog post:
\nhttps://ingenuitymarketing.com/how-to-communicate-to-five-different-generations-in-your-firm/
Cover Letters are the first impression your client will have of your proposal, so you'd be wise to make it a good one! In this episode I cover a few things to avoid in cover letter writing and more importantly, what a good cover letter should contain.
\n\nA common misconception is that the cover letter should focus on you, the consultant. In reality, it should be all about your client, who is the hero of this project. They are investing their valuable time, money, and resources, and the cover letter is an opportunity to recognize their proactive approach in tackling the problem or their solutions-driven mindset in ensuring project success. Listen in to hear how I approach drafting my cover letters!
","summary":"Cover Letters are the first impression your client will have of your proposal, so you'd be wise to make it a good one! In this episode I cover a few things to avoid in cover letter writing and more importantly, what a good cover letter should contain. ","date_published":"2023-07-19T15:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/47df0dad-4c5e-4dc1-b448-28205918fa89.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11490451,"duration_in_seconds":717}]},{"id":"f02ef23d-6bbd-400f-a8f6-c72568ae1719","title":"Episode 93: Strategic Planning with Deirdre Booth","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/93","content_text":"What is a strategic plan and do you need one? In this episode Deirdre and I take a high-level look at strategic planning and what that can consist of. Join us as we outline what sets a strategic plan apart from a marketing plan along with several key components to consider in your strategic planning process.\n\nDeirdre Booth is the owner of TankGirl Marketing and lives by the motto Strategy First. She is always thinking about the bigger picture and how we can move goals down the battlefield to the win. She is intimately involved in every project, lending her 23 years of AEC marketing experience across the nation.\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrebooth/\nWebsite: https://tankgirlmarketing.com/","content_html":"What is a strategic plan and do you need one? In this episode Deirdre and I take a high-level look at strategic planning and what that can consist of. Join us as we outline what sets a strategic plan apart from a marketing plan along with several key components to consider in your strategic planning process.
\n\nDeirdre Booth is the owner of TankGirl Marketing and lives by the motto Strategy First. She is always thinking about the bigger picture and how we can move goals down the battlefield to the win. She is intimately involved in every project, lending her 23 years of AEC marketing experience across the nation.
\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrebooth/
\nWebsite: https://tankgirlmarketing.com/
Have you ever wondered what marketing analytics are and which ones you should be paying attention to? Well wonder no more! On this episode Christina Inge walks us through the latest marketing trends and breaks down a few pillars of marketing analytics we should all know about.
\n\nChristina Inge, MS, is a leader in digital infrastructure and outreach. As the founder of Thoughtlight, a Boston-based digital media agency, she empowers marketers to utilize digital media to serve communities, causes, and businesses. Christina is actively involved in the Boston start-up sphere and has won the Fussa Award for Teaching Excellence at Harvard Division of Continuing Education.
\n\nThoughtlight Website: https://thoughtlight.net/
","summary":"Have you ever wondered what marketing analytics are and which ones you should be paying attention to? Well wonder no more! On this episode Christina Inge walks us through the latest marketing trends and breaks down a few pillars of marketing analytics we should all know about.","date_published":"2023-06-21T21:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/cda33429-5f25-430d-bfc7-6617ff0664f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27729420,"duration_in_seconds":1732}]},{"id":"656fccdb-eecf-48f6-976c-062448f79341","title":"Episode 91: Using AI Tools for Content Development with Danielle Gray","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/91","content_text":"Get ready to up your content game as Danielle and I share the must-know tips on using AI. We'll also point out some common content traps to avoid along the way. Don't miss out on our view of where AI can fit in an AEC Marketer's toolbox!\n\nKnown for her relatability and humor, Danielle Gray challenges her audience to reconnect with what make them human. As a keynote speaker and host, she fuses vulnerability with applicable tactics that makes a lasting impression on her audience. Her goal is to empower each person to not just be a better businessperson, but to also be a better human.\n\nDanielle is a former Division I Basketball Player at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida and holds both a Bachelor’s in Marketing and MBA from the institution. She is the owner of DG Marketing and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her partner and three dogs. She also serves as CEO of the CBD company, Unoia that sells human and pet CBD products. \n\nLinks:\nDanielle's website: https://www.daniellegraymba.com/\nHow to Accelerate Your Content Development Process with AI Tools Webinar: https://danielle-gray.mykajabi.com/offers/bFwaQe7g/checkout\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellegraymba/","content_html":"Get ready to up your content game as Danielle and I share the must-know tips on using AI. We'll also point out some common content traps to avoid along the way. Don't miss out on our view of where AI can fit in an AEC Marketer's toolbox!
\n\nKnown for her relatability and humor, Danielle Gray challenges her audience to reconnect with what make them human. As a keynote speaker and host, she fuses vulnerability with applicable tactics that makes a lasting impression on her audience. Her goal is to empower each person to not just be a better businessperson, but to also be a better human.
\n\nDanielle is a former Division I Basketball Player at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida and holds both a Bachelor’s in Marketing and MBA from the institution. She is the owner of DG Marketing and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her partner and three dogs. She also serves as CEO of the CBD company, Unoia that sells human and pet CBD products.
\n\nLinks:
\nDanielle's website: https://www.daniellegraymba.com/
\nHow to Accelerate Your Content Development Process with AI Tools Webinar: https://danielle-gray.mykajabi.com/offers/bFwaQe7g/checkout
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellegraymba/
On this very special episode, Kathryn and I dig into what corporate allyship to the queer community actually looks like beyond a rainbow logo.
\n\nAs a world-record-holding strongwoman, personal growth expert Kathryn Bennett is a 40 under 40 award winner, celebrated speaker and advocate for developing mental toughness. With a background in change management and Lean Six Sigma process improvement, Kathryn's professional career spans industries including tech, healthcare, and engineering/construction. Kathryn used the mental fortitude and tenacity they learned in the gym to more than quintuple their income in a five-year span, working from an entry-level process improvement role into a director position. Kathryn is a Certified Professional Services Marketer and is nationally ranked as a strongwoman competitor. They are passionate about helping their clients develop the mental tenacity and internal strength they need to succeed, no matter the adversity they're facing.
\n\nLinks:
\nKathryn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbennettwrites/
\nWar Maiden Fitness: https://www.warmaidenfitness.com/ (you can also order her book Productive Pain here)
\nNo Really, Everything's Fine Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nrefpodcast/
\nPIE Community: https://proposal-industry-experts.tribeplatform.com/
Hey Marketeers! This week it's just me on the pod talking about how to effectively map your client's organization and how to use that information to inform strategy, win themes, and other marketing materials. I hope you enjoy!
","summary":"Hey Marketeers! This week it's just me on the pod talking about how to effectively map your client's organization and how to use that information to inform strategy, win themes, and other marketing materials. I hope you enjoy!","date_published":"2023-05-10T13:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/2c9c02e0-5a06-4412-8aab-f89e1b6291df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15840570,"duration_in_seconds":989}]},{"id":"fde9b624-bd53-4a84-91d0-cc8de6d00c6d","title":"Episode 88: Re-Cast: Accelerating Change in Digital Marketing with Jon Gribble","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/88","content_text":"This episode is a re-cast of a great conversation I had with Job about Digital Marketing. It's the first time I had someone really explain how to use targeting in a way that felt relevant and applicable and an episode I go back to often. Enjoy!\nHave you been curious what digital marketing could look like at an AEC firm? Jon was too and found his passion using digital marketing strategies to drive revenue. On this episode we explore digital marketing success stories, what these passionate teams look like, and how to make a case for your next digital marketing campaign.\n\nHave you been curious what digital marketing could look like at an AEC firm? Jon was too and found his passion using digital marketing strategies to drive revenue. On this episode we explore digital marketing success stories, what these passionate teams look like, and how to make a case for your next digital marketing campaign.\n\nAbout Jon:\nAs Senior Vice President of Water Markets & Strategy for Kiewit, Jon is responsible for Kiewit’s growth in the Water sector. Presently revenues are more than $1B annually with expectations to achieve $3B by 2025. In this role, he leads a team of business development professionals, as well as marketing and proposal professionals that translate Kiewit engineering and construction capabilities into solutions that address client needs around water infrastructure.\nJon's email: jon.gribble@kiewit.com\nJon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-gribble-9923228/","content_html":"This episode is a re-cast of a great conversation I had with Job about Digital Marketing. It's the first time I had someone really explain how to use targeting in a way that felt relevant and applicable and an episode I go back to often. Enjoy!
\nHave you been curious what digital marketing could look like at an AEC firm? Jon was too and found his passion using digital marketing strategies to drive revenue. On this episode we explore digital marketing success stories, what these passionate teams look like, and how to make a case for your next digital marketing campaign.
Have you been curious what digital marketing could look like at an AEC firm? Jon was too and found his passion using digital marketing strategies to drive revenue. On this episode we explore digital marketing success stories, what these passionate teams look like, and how to make a case for your next digital marketing campaign.
\n\nAbout Jon:
\nAs Senior Vice President of Water Markets & Strategy for Kiewit, Jon is responsible for Kiewit’s growth in the Water sector. Presently revenues are more than $1B annually with expectations to achieve $3B by 2025. In this role, he leads a team of business development professionals, as well as marketing and proposal professionals that translate Kiewit engineering and construction capabilities into solutions that address client needs around water infrastructure.
\nJon's email: jon.gribble@kiewit.com
\nJon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-gribble-9923228/
Join Melinda on a journey of curiosity and determination as she tells her career story in this episode. From her beginnings at an PR agency to her success as the founder of Studio PR, Melinda shares her insights on becoming an entrepreneur. She emphasizes that anyone can cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit in their workplace, no matter their role or title. Discover how Melinda's willingness to learn about business and marketing has been the key to her success.
\n\nMelinda Hepp is the founder of Studio PR, a professional services PR and communications agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She leads a team of five professionals to create and direct campaigns that help her clients achieve market-leading positions. She is very passionate about advancing the marketing profession in AEC and particularly advocating for women and the challenges we face in the workforce. She also loves to share her entrepreneurial journey and advice with others.
\n\nLinks:
\n\nMelinda’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindahepp/
\n\nStudio PR company website: www.studiopr.com
\n\nStudio PR social media pages:
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourstudiopr/
\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_studiopr_/
\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/studioprcomm/
Getting the perfect shot takes expertise, trust, and vulnerability. In this episode, Tyler and I dive into the wonderful world of visual storytelling and the impact a good team fit can have on a great photo.
\n\nTyler Chartier is a Commercial photographer/director/videographer by day + father by night. For work, Tyler shoots architecture and people for local, national and international companies – and he shoots almost anything for fun. Combining a passion for the process of photography and his intense fascination with marketing, Tyler helps his clients tell stories to create strong connections with their people.
\n\nWhen he’s not telling stories with his camera, Tyler spends as much time as he can with his wife and two boys. Together they love Bananagrams, backpacking, Mario Kart and making music.
\n\nWebsite: https://tylerchartier.com/
","summary":"Getting the perfect shot takes expertise, trust, and vulnerability. In this episode, Tyler and I dive into the wonderful world of visual storytelling and the impact a good team fit can have on a great photo. ","date_published":"2023-03-29T19:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/1fdaa4e6-7fe9-4081-a61a-c71980cba350.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22855180,"duration_in_seconds":1428}]},{"id":"a054f7ee-c9b1-4078-bf7e-060d57b87d3b","title":"Episode 85: When is it Time to Rebrand? with Perryn Olson","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/85","content_text":"Is your firm struggling to find new candidates or do you have clients that \"just don't get it\"? Well, my AEC friends, it may be time for a good 'ol rebrand! In this episode, Perryn and I dig into what a healthy brand does and how to know if you're ready for a rebrand or even a brand refresh!\n\nAbout Perryn:\nPerryn Olson, CPSM, CCMP leads the marketing team at REX Construction, REX Engineering, and REX Technology, which includes SuperDroid Robots. Previously, Perryn was My IT’s Chief Strategy Officer, leading the marketing strategy and sales team while providing client relations. Before My IT, Perryn led the construction marketing firm, The Brand Constructors, and became a nationally recognized thought leader. Perryn then worked with Hinge Marketing, a national professional services marketing firm that specialized in high-growth professional services firms. \nHe is a certified marketer with SMPS and the Construction Marketing Association, past president of SMPS Southeast Louisiana, and past co-chair of SMPS Southern Regional Conference. He has spoken and written extensively within the build and tech industries, and in 2014, he wrote the Construction Executive’s Guide to Brand Marketing and is quoted in numerous marketing publications.\n\nWebsite: rex.one\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryn/","content_html":"Is your firm struggling to find new candidates or do you have clients that "just don't get it"? Well, my AEC friends, it may be time for a good 'ol rebrand! In this episode, Perryn and I dig into what a healthy brand does and how to know if you're ready for a rebrand or even a brand refresh!
\n\nAbout Perryn:
\nPerryn Olson, CPSM, CCMP leads the marketing team at REX Construction, REX Engineering, and REX Technology, which includes SuperDroid Robots. Previously, Perryn was My IT’s Chief Strategy Officer, leading the marketing strategy and sales team while providing client relations. Before My IT, Perryn led the construction marketing firm, The Brand Constructors, and became a nationally recognized thought leader. Perryn then worked with Hinge Marketing, a national professional services marketing firm that specialized in high-growth professional services firms.
\nHe is a certified marketer with SMPS and the Construction Marketing Association, past president of SMPS Southeast Louisiana, and past co-chair of SMPS Southern Regional Conference. He has spoken and written extensively within the build and tech industries, and in 2014, he wrote the Construction Executive’s Guide to Brand Marketing and is quoted in numerous marketing publications.
Website: rex.one
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryn/
In this week's episode I get to chat with singer/songwriter Stacy Chaney about the parody song that is music to the AEC Marketer's soul! Stacy cleverly created Update Your Resume Pronto to the tune of We Don't Talk About Bruno and takes this creative approach to her work as an AEC Marketer.
\n\nStacy Chaney, CPSM, is a Senior Marketing Specialist with Farnsworth Group and brings over 15 years of experience in the AEC industry. Stacy is also an accomplished musician, vocalist, and songwriter and has sung the National Anthem for the St. Louis Blues, the Milwaukee Admirals, and the Milwaukee Brewers. She is the current President of SMPS Wisconsin and serves on the Heartland Regional Conference Board of Directors.
\n\nLinks:
\nwebsite: https://www.stacychaney.com/
\nUpdate Your Resume Pronto Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guW57dR98nE
\nStacy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyingramchaney/
Do you have incredible thought leaders but aren’t sure how to translate their knowledge into successful marketing materials? This episode is for you! Thought leadership doesn't have to be a daunting, complicated task and my hope is through this episode you'll have the tools to simplifying thought leadership at your firm.
\n\nAbout Keelin (Me):
\nKeelin is a creative thinker and problem solver with a focus on thoughtful interactions throughout the A/E/C industry. She is invested in marketing efforts that produce smart strategies and help teams serve their communities. She is the owner of Adiuvo Marketing and the host of the AEC Marketeer podcast that explores A/E/C marketing and beyond.
Erik Huberman has built one of the most successful marketing consultancy agencies in the United States and through his book the Hawke Method he outlines three pillars for marketing success. In this interview, we discuss those three pillars and how to apply them to the AEC Industry.
\n\nCEO & Founder Erik Huberman launched Hawke Media in 2014. Now valued at over $150 million, Hawke Media is the fastest growing marketing consultancy agency in the United States. As a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, Erik has been recognized by his industry peers through honors and awards including, Forbes Magazine’s 30Under30, CSQ’s 40Under40, and Inc. Magazine’s Top 25 Marketing Influencers just to name a few. Erik is the author of the Hawke Method and is a contributor for Forbes.
\n\nwebsite: https://hawkemedia.com/
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\n\nFor more than a decade, Kristen Ruiz has served as a professional writer and editor across multiple industries, from non-profit and academia to technology and film. While pursuing her master’s degree, Kristen taught rhetoric- and research-based writing at the university level. She has also worked in publishing, where she contributed editorial work to more than 20 titles. In the AEC space, she has grown from a proposal manager and proposal operations specialist, to a leader and mentor of bid management teams, providing guidance on effective messaging, document development best practices, and public speaking.
\n\nKristen’s mission is to help communicators tap into their values and make deliberate choices to connect with their most important audiences. She is multilingual, a former competitive ballroom dancer, and a proud supporter of the Oxford comma.
\n\nKristen’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-ruiz-533013158/
\nKristen’s MA thesis, Creating Effective Style Documents: A Practicum in Trade Publication (includes background about style in writing for organizations, things to consider when building a house style guide, important categories a style guide should have, and an example of a style sheet for a real company) https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/mapw_etd/30/
\nPIE: https://proposal-industry-experts.tribeplatform.com/
In this episode Sean draws parallels between his psychology background and how to leverage that information in professional services marketing. We talk about warmth and competence, why storytelling is important, and the means end theory.
\n\nSean has 20 years of service marketing experience, 15 years of which have been in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Sean has worked firms both large and small in a variety of roles including proposal writer, proposal manager, and marketing director. He has Master of Science degree in Applied Psychology from USC where he focused on consumer psychology. He has conducted research on how visual cues unconsciously influence service provider selection and focuses on how to apply principles in consumer psychology and behavioral economics in proposal development and marketing professional services.
\n\nCurrently Sean is the marketing manager with Ghirardelli Associates, a construction management firm specializing in the transportation sector.
\n\nBook and Video Recommendations:
\nThe Human Brand by by Chris Malone and Susan Fiske
\nNudge: The Final Edition by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
\nStorytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
\nMelissa Marshall TED talk: Talk Nerdy to Me
Sean's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-stewart-marketingstrategy/
\nSean's email: seanstewart1979@gmail.com
This week I have the absolute privilege of talking with Danielle Gray about her career story and the decisions that got her to where she is now and where she's going in the future. From her work at a design-build firm to the Keynote and Host of SMPS Amplify, Danielle has stood out for her ability to lead with authenticity.
\n\nKnown for her relatability and humor, Danielle Gray challenges her audience to reconnect with what make them human. The way she fuses vulnerability with applicable tactics makes a lasting impression on her audience. Her goal is to empower each person to not just be a better businessperson, but to also be a better human. Danielle is a Brand Strategist with over nine years of industry experience composing proposals, writing content, running email campaigns, and generating leads online. Along with developing proposals, she helped her former design-build firm grow website visits by 88% and contributed over $150 million in revenue from leads generated from the website in just three years. Now, Danielle is the owner of DG Marketing Company, a professional services marketing firm and co-founder of Unoia, a CBD company. She also speaks around the country about marketing, branding, passion, inclusion and joy.
\n\nDanielle is a former Division I Basketball Player at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida and holds both a Bachelor's in Marketing and MBA from the institution. She now resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her partner and three dogs.
\n\nLinks: https://www.daniellegraymba.com/
\nLimitless Authenticity: https://danielle-gray.mykajabi.com/offers/qvb2z4E3/checkout
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellegraymba/
As we approach the holiday season, there are going to be so many wonderful opportunities to connect with coworkers, industry colleagues, friends, and family. No matter the gathering, understanding how to intentionally network and connect with one another is essential. In this episode, we'll cover some common networking roadblocks, what to do when you walk into a room and don't know anybody, along with some top tips for intentional networking.
\n\nToday's guest, Patti DeNucci, believes that the quality of your conversations and connections is a highly accurate predictor of your success, happiness -- and even your health and longevity!
\n\nPatti is a highly acclaimed corporate and conference speaker, workshop facilitator,consultant, and award-winning author of two books. These include:
\n\nPatti DeNucci
\nAuthor - Corporate & Conference Speaker - Consultant - Artist
Links:
\nIntentionalNetworker.com
\nPattiDeNucci.com
In this episode Jen and I look into what makes a boring boilerplate proposal go from compliant to compelling. We dig into win themes, go/no-go discussions, and so much more!
\n\nJen McGovern, CPSM, senior regional marketing manager, oversees the marketing efforts for VHB’s Mid-Atlantic region. With a background as an editor and copywriter, Jen fell into the A/E/C industry in 2012 and found a passion for proposals and infrastructure projects. A prolific author and presenter, Jen is a past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Washington, DC, chapter and was named the 2022 SMPS Chapter President of the Year. She also serves on the Editorial Committee for Marketer, SMPS's national journal, as well as the national Certification Committee.
","summary":"In this episode Jen and I look into what makes a boring boilerplate proposal go from compliant to compelling. We dig into win themes, go/no-go discussions, and so much more!","date_published":"2022-11-09T05:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/920fffc2-7bcf-482f-a766-520c1dbd4b42.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28466282,"duration_in_seconds":1778}]},{"id":"a1e603b9-d9bc-422a-aec8-42865ed1cee3","title":"Episode 76: Overlooked Marketing Methods with Tennile Cooper","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/76","content_text":"In this episode, Tennile and I dig into brand vs performance marketing, marketing metrics, some examples of great marketing campaigns, and the marketing methods and platforms we all need to be paying more attention to (hint:TikTok!). \n\nTennile runs a copywriting business appointed She is Epic and is the needed jolt to your marketing and messaging. After running her business full-time for 5 years and launching an e-commerce venture fund for historically excluded and underfunded founders, she became the single award-winner of the 2021 New Establishment: Innovators by Strategy Magazine—Canada’s national marketing community and named a rising marketer by Adweek in the same year.\n\nTennile has led brand and customer marketing in non-profit to tech organizations over the last 8 years to help them crank up their sales without needing a new budget, more time, or a miracle. In her free time, she has enabled the launch of 50+ businesses as a mentor for entrepreneur hubs within 3 municipalities, built her own business by curating an online presence and rallies others to do the same. You can follow her marketing memes and insights on LinkedIn. \n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tennilecooper/\nWebsite: www.sheisepic.com\nTikTok: @mememuggin","content_html":"In this episode, Tennile and I dig into brand vs performance marketing, marketing metrics, some examples of great marketing campaigns, and the marketing methods and platforms we all need to be paying more attention to (hint:TikTok!).
\n\nTennile runs a copywriting business appointed She is Epic and is the needed jolt to your marketing and messaging. After running her business full-time for 5 years and launching an e-commerce venture fund for historically excluded and underfunded founders, she became the single award-winner of the 2021 New Establishment: Innovators by Strategy Magazine—Canada’s national marketing community and named a rising marketer by Adweek in the same year.
\n\nTennile has led brand and customer marketing in non-profit to tech organizations over the last 8 years to help them crank up their sales without needing a new budget, more time, or a miracle. In her free time, she has enabled the launch of 50+ businesses as a mentor for entrepreneur hubs within 3 municipalities, built her own business by curating an online presence and rallies others to do the same. You can follow her marketing memes and insights on LinkedIn.
\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tennilecooper/
\nWebsite: www.sheisepic.com
\nTikTok: @mememuggin
Today there are so many new and exciting ways to get things done and AEC marketing is no exception. On this episode, Ayo Abbas of Abbas Marketing walks me through several marketing models you might not have considered. Specifically, we look at groups/online programs, freelancers/consultants, and collectives.
\n\nAyo Abbas is a built environment marketing consultant from the UK. She has over 20 years’ experience working in B2B marketing and has worked for major firms including Arup, Mace and Ramboll In February 2020, Ayo founded her own consultancy business Abbas Marketing and offers marketing strategy and content creation services for built environment firms and organisations. She enjoys working with companies who are passionate about what they do and aren’t afraid to challenge our somewhat traditional sector. Ayo is a fellow of the RSA and a committee member for Build Up! - a built environment marketing networking group. She also hosts her own podcast The Built Environment Marketing Show.
\n\nHere's her series on the marketing models:
\nCollectives: https://www.abbasmarketing.com/mitc-podcast/ep32-marketing-collectives
\nConsultants, Freelancers, and Independents: https://www.abbasmarketing.com/mitc-podcast/ep31-marketing-consultants-freelancers
\nGroups and Online Programs: https://www.abbasmarketing.com/mitc-podcast/ep30-marketing-group-online-programmes
Website: https://www.abbasmarketing.com/
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayoabbas/
If you're enjoying the show, please give us an good 'ol five stars and a review! This helps me get more guests in the future.
","summary":"Today there are so many new and exciting ways to get things done and AEC marketing is no exception. On this episode, Ayo Abbas of Abbas Marketing walks me through several marketing models you might not have considered. Specifically, we look at groups/online programs, freelancers/consultants, and collectives. ","date_published":"2022-10-12T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/fd0fceaf-deb8-472a-b55b-06328da019b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21856257,"duration_in_seconds":1365}]},{"id":"ff497636-d6ed-4906-be0d-2b6084888c32","title":"Episode 74: Are You a Consultant or a Vendor? with Steve Gavatorta","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/74","content_text":"In this episode, Steve lays out the framework for successful business development and how to position you and your firm as a consultant rather than a vendor. \n\nSteve Gavatorta, owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group, specializes in empowering individuals and organizations in identifying, developing, and exceeding performance goals. Steve’s had the privilege of coaching and training thousands of high performers across an array of industries. From small businesses on the move to Fortune 500 companies, Steve collaborates with organizations to build foundations, set goals, and eclipse their highest potential. \n\nSteve is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and Certified Professional Values \nAnalyst (CPVA), a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner, and accredited to coach and train for Emotional Intelligence (EQ). He is a two-time published author, and his new book In Defense of Adversity: Turning Your Toughest Challenges Into Your Greatest Success won Richter Publishing’s Amazon Best Seller Award for 2018.\n\nLinks:\nwebsite: http://www.gavatorta.com/\nemail: Steve@gavatorta.com","content_html":"In this episode, Steve lays out the framework for successful business development and how to position you and your firm as a consultant rather than a vendor.
\n\nSteve Gavatorta, owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group, specializes in empowering individuals and organizations in identifying, developing, and exceeding performance goals. Steve’s had the privilege of coaching and training thousands of high performers across an array of industries. From small businesses on the move to Fortune 500 companies, Steve collaborates with organizations to build foundations, set goals, and eclipse their highest potential.
\n\nSteve is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and Certified Professional Values
\nAnalyst (CPVA), a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner, and accredited to coach and train for Emotional Intelligence (EQ). He is a two-time published author, and his new book In Defense of Adversity: Turning Your Toughest Challenges Into Your Greatest Success won Richter Publishing’s Amazon Best Seller Award for 2018.
Links:
\nwebsite: http://www.gavatorta.com/
\nemail: Steve@gavatorta.com
If you're interviewing for your next position, it's important to find the right fit for YOU. On this episode, Frank and I brainstorm how to ask the right questions during a job interview to learn what you actually want to know.
\nFrank Lippert is a partner in Go Strategies, LLC. A certified professional services marketer, he specializes in helping firms win important projects with effective, strategic pursuit management. He also teaches and coaches architects, engineers, and contractors on best practices and evolving practices in marketing and business development.
Frank's Interview Questions:
\nTell me about your last go/no-go?
\nCan you give me the minimum and maximum number of proposals that on average a person does in a given timeframe in your shop?
\nWhat do people typically say when they're exiting the company?
\nCould you describe your day yesterday? Not a minute by minute but an hour-by-hour
\nCan you describe the career path for a marketer in your company? How much time does that take for really good people?
\nDescribe the overtime experience to me. How flexible can you be with the time when we're waiting on other people to give us a deliverable? Can I go home and come back when they're ready? Can I clock off and clock back on later?
\nHow do your technical and professionals prioritize marketing?
Links:
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-lippert-fsmps-cpsm/
\nWebsite: https://go-strategies.com/
\nPSM Show: https://psm.show/
On this episode, Kristina and I talk about a range of topics from marketing budgets and guerilla marketing to DEI and women in construction. Kristina has a wealth of knowledge that all seems to point in a similar direction, avoiding random acts of marketing. In this episode you'll learn some new marketing tricks along with her approach to humanizing marketing.
\n\nKristina is a motivational construction industry thought-leader with over 20 years of experience in team leading, marketing strategy, workforce development, and operations know-how. She is a strong collaborator with a successful track record of forming powerful relationships, discovering and capitalizing on opportunities, and shining a light on the blue-collar industry. She is both professionally and personally driven to have a positive impact in the world.
\n\nLinks:
\nGreiner Construction: https://www.greinerconstruction.com/
\nKristen's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinamahler/
\nCrew Collaborative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crew-collaborative/
Are you ready for a crash course on SMPS HQ? In this episode Michael and I dig into how SMPS is organized and the different resources HQ provides to members and chapters alike. We also take a peek at what the next few years look like for HQ.
\n\nMichael V. Geary, CAE, is the CEO of the Society for Marketing Professional Services and the SMPS Foundation. Prior, he served as the President & CEO of AmericanHort and Horticultural Research Institute, the horticulture industry association and research foundation, and concurrently as the executive of the Ohio Produce Growers & Marketers Association and the Nursery & Landscape Association Executives. Earlier he was the Executive Director of the American Institute of Architecture Students and served in senior staff roles for the National Association of Home Builders. Geary is a graduate of the University of Florida and earned a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University.
\n\nLinks
\nWebsite: smps.org
\nMichael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvgeary/
On today's episode, Amy and I discuss her career and how she went from marketing director to CEO. During this conversation Amy shares the skills she has honed and how her background in marketing has informed her approach to leadership and business.
\n\nAmy Jones is President/CEO of O’Connell Robertson, a mission-driven
\narchitecture/engineering/interior design firm based in Austin and providing creative problem
\nsolving and design that positively impacts communities throughout Texas. Amy became the
\nFirm’s fourth president, and the first woman to serve in that role in the Firm’s 70-year history, in
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjjjones/
","summary":"On today's episode, Amy and I discuss her career and how she went from marketing director to CEO. During this conversation Amy shares the skills she has honed and how her background in marketing has informed her approach to leadership and growing business.","date_published":"2022-08-03T15:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/0458f884-cc03-47ea-8cf9-442ee42db27e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41592081,"duration_in_seconds":1732}]},{"id":"0077f16d-0665-4be7-8293-b69a6232c6b0","title":"Episode 69: A Career Story: Communications with Beth Shimogawa","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/69","content_text":"Are you curious about what your next steps could be after proposals or do you just want to learn more about what a communications role looks like at an AEC firm? In this interview we discuss all that and more. Join us as we discuss Beth's career progression, what her communications role looks like, and how you can make the case for a communications professional at your firm.\n\nBeth Shimogawa, CPSM is the Corporate Communications Manager at Coffman Engineers. She is passionate about communication and marketing strategies that bring value to clients and employees through external and internal communication. ","content_html":"Are you curious about what your next steps could be after proposals or do you just want to learn more about what a communications role looks like at an AEC firm? In this interview we discuss all that and more. Join us as we discuss Beth's career progression, what her communications role looks like, and how you can make the case for a communications professional at your firm.
\n\nBeth Shimogawa, CPSM is the Corporate Communications Manager at Coffman Engineers. She is passionate about communication and marketing strategies that bring value to clients and employees through external and internal communication.
","summary":"Are you curious about what your next steps could be after proposals or do you just want to learn more about what a communications role looks like at an AEC firm? In this interview we discuss all that and more. Join us as we discuss Beth's career progression, what her communications role looks like, and how you can make the case for a communications professional at your firm.","date_published":"2022-07-20T19:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/0077f16d-0665-4be7-8293-b69a6232c6b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37704433,"duration_in_seconds":1570}]},{"id":"7312328e-3dd3-4609-83e0-c774cbe852ca","title":"Episode 68: Accelerating Change in Digital Marketing with Jon Gribble","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/68","content_text":"Have you been curious what digital marketing could look like at an AEC firm? Jon was too and found his passion using digital marketing strategies to drive revenue. On this episode we explore digital marketing success stories, what these passionate teams look like, and how to make a case for your next digital marketing campaign.\n\nAbout Jon:\nAs Senior Vice President of Water Markets & Strategy for Kiewit, Jon is responsible for Kiewit’s growth in the Water sector. Presently revenues are more than $1B annually with expectations to achieve $3B by 2025. In this role, he leads a team of business development professionals, as well as marketing and proposal professionals that translate Kiewit engineering and construction capabilities into solutions that address client needs around water infrastructure.\nJon's email: jon.gribble@kiewit.com\nJon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-gribble-9923228/","content_html":"Have you been curious what digital marketing could look like at an AEC firm? Jon was too and found his passion using digital marketing strategies to drive revenue. On this episode we explore digital marketing success stories, what these passionate teams look like, and how to make a case for your next digital marketing campaign.
\n\nAbout Jon:
\nAs Senior Vice President of Water Markets & Strategy for Kiewit, Jon is responsible for Kiewit’s growth in the Water sector. Presently revenues are more than $1B annually with expectations to achieve $3B by 2025. In this role, he leads a team of business development professionals, as well as marketing and proposal professionals that translate Kiewit engineering and construction capabilities into solutions that address client needs around water infrastructure.
\nJon's email: jon.gribble@kiewit.com
\nJon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-gribble-9923228/
This re-cast is one of my favorite early episodes of the podcast. Damion is a person with a very strong personal brand and digs into advice on how to create a personal brand for yourself and why it's important!
\n\nDamion is a dynamic AEC marketer who partners with principals, project executives, and technical teams to develop compelling content and presentations that win work by connecting with the humans behind each project. He is a Marketing Manager for PCL Construction California Buildings District, where he leads the marketing strategy and activities for PCL’s largest and fastest-growing district at $1 billion in annual revenue. Damion is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), a Past-President of the SMPS LA Chapter, and is a contributor to Marketer Online.
\n\nDamion's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damionlmorris/
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\n\nAs a world-record-holding strongwoman, personal growth expert Kathryn Bennett is a 40 under 40 award winner, celebrated speaker and advocate for developing mental toughness. With a background in change management and Lean Six Sigma process improvement, Kathryn's professional career spans industries including tech, healthcare, and engineering/construction. Kathryn used the mental fortitude and tenacity they learned in the gym to more than quintuple their income in a five-year span, working from an entry-level process improvement role into a director position. Kathryn is a Certified Professional Services Marketer and is nationally ranked as a strongwoman competitor. They are passionate about helping their clients develop the mental tenacity and internal strength they need to succeed, no matter the adversity they're facing.
\n\nLinks:
\nKathryn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbennettwrites/
\nWar Maiden Fitness: https://www.warmaidenfitness.com/ (you can also order her book Productive Pain here)
\nNo Really, Everything's Fine Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nrefpodcast/
\nPIE Community: https://proposal-industry-experts.tribeplatform.com/
On this episode Uniqueka and I talk about what prompted her to start Career Conversations, a LinkedIn Live broadcast turned podcast, and the lessons she's learned from her guests along the way.
\n\nUniqueka Walcott has a passion for winning and teaching others to win in life. Realizing that she is more than her job title has been a transformative experience. This experience ignited the passion which drives her to create the LinkedIn Live Series and podcast "Career Conversations"
\nEach episode is a peek into the lives of professionals of all ages in a wide variety of careers including, marketers, morticians, recruiters, and mariners for example.
\nUniqueka is a mentor to young professionals inside and outside of the industry. She is a proud Alumna of Georgia State University, holding a B.A. in Journalism with a focus in Public Relations. She approaches everything with her three ingredients for success: Resilience, Reading, and Relationships. These are her cultural inheritances.
Links: uniquekawalcott.com
\nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uniquekawalcott/
While many companies have been experiencing labor and talent shortages throughout the industry, Jennifer and by extension her firm LMS have experienced quite the opposite. Her not-so-secret superpower? Diversity.
\n\nJennifer Todd is President of LMS General Contractors, DBE and WBE demolition, and environmental contractor. She is also the Founder of A Greener of Tomorrow, a 501c3 nonprofit geared toward the skill trade advancement of minority youth & young adults. Todd is a 2021 ENR Top 20 Under 40 Professional, 2020 Top 25 ENR Newsmaker, and 2020 CBO Outstanding Women in Construction finalist. Jennifer is an ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law graduate.
\n\nLinks:
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifertoddlms/
\nLMS: https://lmsgc.com/
As a previous Owner and current Executive Director of COAA, Howie knows what makes a good owner and also what makes a good A/E/C teaming partner. In this episode, Howie and I dig into some advice for both owners and consultants to make the best use of their time and pursuit efforts.
\n\nHowie is an experienced leader and collaborator with a passion for continuous improvement. Thrilled to lead the Construction Owners Association of America and seeking owners, builders, designers, and other industry pros who care about the quality of the built environment and how we go about creating it.
\n\nCOAA website: https://www.coaa.org/
\nYou can also follow COAA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/construction-owners-association-of-america/
Andy Piece, Group Strategy Director.
\n\nAndy leads the Strategy Practice in Core, and has done so since its inception in 2015.
\n\nIn that time he has worked on brand and marketing strategy projects for a wide variety of businesses, both large and small. Examples include The National Lottery, Three, The Irish Stock Exchange, The National Broadband Plan, Heineken, Life Style Sports, and AIB among others. He has also delivered award winning insight and brand planning work with The Road Safety Authority, Aer Lingus, Three, Ulster Bank and O2.
\n\nAndy has over 15 years’ experience working in marketing, in a diverse range of functions and agencies. He began his career in Research, before moving into advertising. He spent eight years working across three main functions; Media Buying, Media Planning, and Client Service.
\n\nAndy joined Core in 2012 and prior to setting up the Strategy Practice in 2015, he spent three years as Head of Planning. His experience consists of some of the best known brands in Ireland, including; Unilever, Diageo, P&G, Aviva, Eircom, BMW, Glanbia, Bord Gais and Supervalu.
\n\nOutside of client work he is a regular contributor to and speaker at industry fora and events and is the outgoing Secretary of the Marketing Society of Ireland. He has been a member of its executive committee since 2015.
\n\nHe has also lead several studies into Millennials in Ireland, the over 55’s, the Future of Money, and lead a trended analysis of brand health and image for the largest one hundred brands in Ireland across 2017 and 2018. More recently he has lead the development of Core’s Covid Strategic Planning framework.
\n\nAndy is a firm believer in the ability of marketing and advertising investment to deliver real and measurable results through creative thinking – and places huge emphasis on delivering the proof.
\n\nHe has two young children, and is a passionate rugby fan with a keen interest in current affairs, politics and history. He holds a BA & MA in History from TCD.
\n\nAndy's Reading Recommendations:
\n\nByron Sharp – how brands grow;
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Brands-Grow-What-Marketers/dp/0195573560
Jenni Romaniuk – Building distinctive assets
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Distinctive-Brand-Assets-Romaniuk/dp/0190311509/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jenni+romaniuk&qid=1598972960&s=books&sr=1-1
Adam Morgan – Beautiful Constraint.
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Constraint-Transform-Limitations-Advantages/dp/1118899016/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=beautiful+constraint&qid=1598972980&s=books&sr=1-1
Field and Binet – The Long and Short of It
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Short-Balancing-Long-Term-Strategies/dp/085294134X/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/259-3964304-4319716?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=085294134X&pd_rd_r=ef51e0d1-5727-4817-8ba1-5f008bac03ef&pd_rd_w=aEZhW&pd_rd_wg=3uB3v&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ&psc=1&refRID=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ
Mark Ritson
\nhttps://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson/
WARC
\nhttps://warc.com/
Blog – the adcotnrarian
\nhttp://adcontrarian.blogspot.com/
Mark and I dig into sales and the account development planning process. We'll go over best practices, along with the why and how of account planning.
\nMark is the founder and principal of Wainwright Insight, a sales consultancy to professional services firms. Leveraging his 20 years of sales and marketing experience, Mark offers Fractional Sales Management to firms who sell their expertise. He bills himself as "a part-time sales manager to part-time salespeople" like architects, advisors, engineers, analysts, and other consultants who are skilled at their craft but often lack the organization and sales acumen that firms and individuals need to win new work and grow their practice.
Mark's Account Development Planning guide is available here to listeners:
\nhttps://www.wainwrightinsight.com/landing-page-account-development-planning-template/
\nHis blog posts are available here: https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/account-development-plans/
You can find Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhwainwright/
\nor https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/
During this episode Anders and I dig into what it takes for a firm to efficiently manage their resumes (CVs) and project descriptions (references).
\n\nFor 12 years, Anders has been part of developing Orbit from a small niche system to a well established platform trusted by some of the most influential companies across multiple industries and in his current role as client development manager, he serves as the link between clients and their systems development.
\n\nHe's also a project manager for more than 30 ongoing projects and specializes in CV skill and reference management modules, as well as the sales and tender management modules. Through his work, he has analyzed the workflows and processes for creating and managing tender specific CVS and references and more than 300 companies throughout the last 10 years and is one of the leading experts in this small, but business critical field.
\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersdyrholm/
\nOrbit: https://www.orbit.online/
The way we do business is changing and therefore how we market to our clients and talent needs to change too. In this episode Matthew and I dig into the role of marketers and business development professionals currently and what that relationship should look like in the future.
\n\nMatthew Winklestine Matthew has 15 years of leadership experience in Engineering and Construction. His experience includes running multimillion dollar construction projects, building and running a global team in EH&S and launching multiple marketing initiatives that drove customer and employee acquisition.
\n\nTwo years ago Matthew started Engaging Perspectives. An agency focused on helping companies in the AEC space ideate, strategize, execute, measure and report on digital customer and employee acquisition strategies.
\n\nOutside of business pursuits, his passions are mentorship, mountaineering and personal development.
\n\nMatthew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-winklestine/
\nEngaging Perspectives: https://www.engagingperspectives.com/
This episode is a re-cast of an interview I did with Matthew over on his podcast the Buyers' Market Podcast. We talk about career journeys, the future of AEC marketing, and go over some tips and tricks marketers can leverage in their work.
\n\nThe Buyers' Market Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-buyers-market-podcast/id1578467005
\nMatthew's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-winklestine/
Rachelle and I dig into burnout in AEC Marketing, its causes, and what we can do prevent it.
\n\nRachelle Ray | Owner/Proposal Management Consultant | RMR Consulting
\n\nRachelle has spent more than ten years working on AEC proposals. She founded RMR Consulting after recognizing a need for flexible proposal management to address the ‘ebb and flow’ of marketing needs across the industry. Having battled burnout at various stages of her career, Rachelle has become a passionate advocate for proposal education and increasing process efficiency for marketers. She works with individuals and teams to identify opportunities to improve their marketing efforts, increase communication, and ensure pursuits are given adequate resources in order to prevent staff burnout.
\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-ray-marketing/
\nhttp://www.rmrconsult.com/
On this very special episode I have a great chat with Stephanie Wood, Marketing and Communications Manager of the Pacific Region at Stantec on how she manages and leads within her team.
\n\nStephanie Wood is the Marketing and Communications Manager for Stantec's Pacific Region. She serves on Stantec’s Learning & Development Task Force and participates in Stantec’s Supervisor Development Network.
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\n\nMary Abbajay, author of the best-selling Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss is the president of Careerstone Group, LLC, a full service organizational and leadership development consultancy that delivers leading-edge talent and organizational development solutions to business and government. As a sought-after author, speaker, consultant, and trainer, Mary helps clients develop the strategies, skills and sensibilities needed for success in the 21st century. Mary is the co-host of the weekly workplace advice podcast, Cubicle Confidential and is a frequent expert contributor for television, radio, and print publications where she provides practical leadership and career guidance. Her work and advice have appeared in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Huffington Post, Money Magazine, Southwest Airlines Magazine, CNN.com, Monster, CNBC, and the BBC.
\n\nEmail: mary@careerstonegroup.com
\nPhone: 202-965-1144
\nTwitter: @maryabbajay
\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-abbajay-managingup/
\nInstagram: @maryabbajay
\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/maryabbajay
\nWebsites: www.careerstonegroup.com | www.managingupthebook.com
\nPodcast: http://cubicleconfidential.com
On this episode, we welcome back Gabe Lett to talk about his new book The AEC Professional's Guidebook. Gabe outlines the inspiration behind the book and gives us some of his favorite tips!
\n\nGabe Lett, CPSM, FSMPS is a veteran of A/E/C marketing and business development. He has served three consulting engineering firms over a 17-year career. He is a published writer, contributing numerous articles educating and promoting best practices for A/E/C marketing professionals. Gabe also presents for several SMPS chapters and regional conferences on a range of topics. His background as a Licensed Professional Counselor gives Gabe unique insights into the marketing profession.
\n\nPre-order his book here: https://theaecguide.weebly.com/about-the-book.html.
\nStart a coversation with Gabe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabelett/
On this very special episode, I talk to my Father-in-Law Dr. Michael Telford about gratitude. I hope you enjoy both his lovely explanation of living with gratitude and your Thanksgiving holiday.
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\n\nBryce Batts is a CAREER COACH FOR WOMEN IN THE AEC INDUSTRY. She’ll support YOU so you can BREAK THE GLASS CEILING and not FALL VICTIM TO THE OLD BOYS NETWORK! She'll help you level up your leadership and management experience with her Design Build coaching program where you will grow your confidence, set and achieve big goals and create a path to senior management.
\n\nLinks:
\nwww.brycebattscoaching.com
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-batts-careers/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/brycebattscoaching
Sarah and I break down market research, what it is, and why our firms should invest in research.
\n\nSarah Kinard, Head Bird at The Flamingo Project, is a strategic visionary who continues to build her career shaping marketing strategy for professional service firms. Known as a change agent, she tackles your challenges with strategy and implementation at a scale you can handle. Sarah's curiosity, fail-forward/fail-fast approach, and desire to have fun in everything she does, are the hallmarks of how she "does it differently". Market Research Consultant with both Elevate Marketing Advisors and Zweig Group. President of SMPS Dallas.
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.designkit.org/methods/ways-to-grow-framework
\nhttps://www.maktheway.com/the-growth-matrix/
https://shop.zweiggroup.com/collections/frontpage/products/impacts-of-covid-19-on-the-aec-industry-free-report?variant=39837415800983
\nhttps://shop.zweiggroup.com/collections/frontpage/products/2021-marketing-report-of-aec-firms?variant=38845063168151
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwkinard/
\n\nwww.theflamingoproject.com
\nsarah@theflamingoproject.com
I chat with Mike about how to own your awesome, identify the strengths of your colleagues, and turn a resource shortage into personal growth opportunities.
\n\nMike Fiorini is a marketing leader with 22 years of experience helping people, departments, and organizations identify next steps in transforming markets. His ability to identify value and resource gaps enables him to help teammates chart their course and collaborate more effectively. Mike’s big picture thinking allows departments to align with their strategies and elevate company value. Having been involved in all aspects of business processes, he excels at strategy, conceptual analyses, and planning efforts. Most importantly, Mike brings a bold belief in people’s ability to gravitate towards their aptitudes and constant growth mindset.
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\n\nDoug Parker, CPSM, FSMPS is the Principal & Founder at Elevate Marketing Advisors and the President of SMPS HQ.
\n\nWebsite: www.elevatemarketingadvisors.com
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parker-fsmps-cpsm-2b1a694/
Maisha walks us through how to best leverage and prepare for your performance review. Her advice is absolutely priceless and she has helped hundreds of professionals just like you!
\n\nMaisha Hagan is the owner and head coach at Beauty & the Boss, a professional development and career coaching service for women in male-dominated industries. Prior to starting Beauty & the Boss, Maisha's career was concentrated in the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) as a professional services marketer, Director and member of an executive leadership team for multi-million-dollar companies. She has a passion for people, a mind for business and a gift to teach.
\n\nLinks:
\nsearch: www.bosslady.coach
\nconnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maishachristian/
\nPerformance Review Guide: https://www.bosslady.coach/resources.html
Bryon and I dig in to SEO, what it really is, and how to maximize your website for search engines.
\n\nBryon McCartney is a managing partner and the Chief Idea Guy at Archmark Architect Branding and Marketing, in Estero, Florida. He has more than 30 years experience in branding and marketing and has led online strategic initiatives for major clients, including Clavin Klein, General Motors, Lipton Foods, and many others.
\nWebsite: https://www.archmark.co/
Links:
\nSEO for Architects
\nArchmark, in partnership with the Architect Marketing Institute, offers an in-depth, 8-week course for architects and AEC marketers wanting to learn the highly effective Expertise Engine™ system to help you attract ideal, high-value clients and become known as a ‘go-to’ resource in your areas of specialty.
Suggested Archmark Blog Articles:
\nSuccessful Content Marketing For Architects Starts With These 3 Essential Topics
\nDoes your architecture firm website suck? Here are five steps to fix it.
\nArchitecture Website Design - 5 Key Factors
\nSEO Strategy For Architects
\n5 Website Design Tips for Architects
\nHow to Get Architecture Projects Online with a Digital-First Strategy
So often marketing falls into the bucket of "non-technical" or "non-billable" work. Through this conversation, Lindsey and I explore how to get marketers out of these buckets and showcase the AEC Marketer's skillsets in ways that resonate with our firms and the industry.
\n\nLindsey K. Mathieu is the owner and founding Principal of Golden Egg Concepts. In this role, she provides integrated marketing communications and business development consulting services for clients in the architectural, engineering, construction, development and real estate industries.
\n\nShe was recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as a member of the “Forty Under 40″ class (2014). She is a past member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services’ program committee, and serves as an in-kind sponsor for the Connecticut Chapter responsible for graphic design support. She has been published in Marketer, a bi-monthly journal published by the Society for Marketing Professional Services.
\n\nShe serves on the Business Advisory Board for Three Rivers Community College. She has volunteered in the past with Junior Achievement, and actively volunteers with Northeast Coonhound Rescue and Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue.
\n\nLinks: https://goldeneggconcepts.com/
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseysiragusa/
Alicia and I dive in to her inclusion and diversity initiatives throughout her career and how they tie in to recruiting.
\n\nAlicia has 18 years of marketing experience in the A/E/C industry. She is a Principal of HRP Associates, Inc., a nationwide environmental consulting firm and serves as the Director of Marketing and JEDI. Her responsibilities include oversight of corporate and client sector branding, proposal development, marketing communications, research and business opportunities, and management of marketing staff. As JEDI Director, she is responsible for developing, promoting, supporting, and engaging diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Alicia is currently President for the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and leads their diversity, equity and inclusion taskforce, a Board of Advisor and Communications Chair for the Connecticut Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects. Alicia also serves her local community as a Diversity Council member and a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club.
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://linktr.ee/HRPassociates
\nhttps://hrpassociates.com/
\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-12-the-hrp-podcast/id1542073454
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMbRuI73VwBpuA-9w-HDJEw
Ann and I take this time to dig in to the A3 proposal, where it came from, what it is, and where it's going.
\n\nANN M. LEINER is the President & Chief Connection Officer at Stacey & Associates
\n\nFor 30 years, Ann has facilitated capital projects that have changed the face of communities and institutions. After leading business development efforts for design and construction firms, she founded the Stacey & Associates consultancy in 2004 to assist AEC industry professionals in their pursuit of new and expanded business opportunities. Her firm represents architects, engineers, and construction companies that range from as small as 13 to as many as 1300 employees.
\n\nAnn routinely engages with building owners throughout the Mid Atlantic to consult on capital project planning and professional selections. Known for her creative problem solving and networking abilities, she is often sought after to connect facility owners, designers, and construction professionals with the right projects.
\n\nRecognized as one of the “Top 50 Women in Business in Pennsylvania”, Ann holds leadership positions with several non-profit organizations at the local, state and national level. She earned degrees from Albion College in Michigan and The Pennsylvania State University. Ann resides with her husband and two sassy shiba inus in Harrisburg, PA.
\n\nHer website is: https://www.staceyandassociates.com/
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-leiner-7645a19/
Salem comes on the podcast this week to talk about sustainability and what that means for the City of Costa Mesa, what our firms can do to help our clients reach their sustainability goals, and what to keep an eye out for in the future.
\n\nSalem Afeworki, LEED GA, ENV SP, EcoDistricts AP is the Energy and Sustainability Services Manager at the City of Costa Mesa. She is passionate about climate action, renewable energy technologies and community empowerment, and is responsible for developing and implementing all citywide sustainability programs and initiatives that build a safe, resilient, livable and inclusive city for all residents. Her goal is to make Costa Mesa a leader in Sustainability and is committed to working with diverse stakeholders to make that happen. https://www.linkedin.com/in/salemafeworki
\nSustainability page - Costa Mesa Sustainability | City of Costa Mesa (costamesaca.gov)
\nAnnual Sustainability Report - ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (costamesaca.gov)
\nEarth Day ‘what does sustainability mean to you’ video - Costa Mesa Celebrates Earth Day 2021
Matt and I sit down to talk about all things marketing training - what to look for, why to invest in your people, and why to invest in yourself.
\n\nMatt Handal provides marketing and business development strategies that actually work. He has helped firms 10X their proposal results and realize significant growth. He is the author of Proposal Development Secrets, Contributing Editor of SMPS Marketer, and leads the Construction Owners Association of America’s Communication Committee. He has appeared in Engineering News Record, The Architect's Handbook for Professional Practice, and other industry publications.
\n\nTo download Matt Handal's Proposal Management Training Checklist, please visit: https://www.helpeverybodyeveryday.com/aecmarketeer
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\n\nEmily Hagopian is a national, award-winning architectural photographer based in San Francisco. Photographing projects for design, manufacturing, and hospitality clientele throughout the United States, Emily prides herself on working seamlessly with her clients, creating beautiful imagery and strong relations with the project team. Her keen eye for compelling composition and lighting allow her to capture interiors and structures in a manner that exemplify their essence and the flow of humanity within them.
\n\nTo find out more about Emily Hagopian Photography, please visit: https://www.emilyhagopian.com/
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\n\nJulie Huval is the Head of Marketing at Beck Technology. She leads a team of marketers and helps drive demand for the company’s preconstruction technology offerings. Julie earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Arlington and is a self-described “data nerd”. She is part of her company’s five-member leadership team. Additionally, Julie is a Certified Professional Services Marketer.
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\n\nLindsay Diven, CPSM
\nSenior Consultant, Full Sail Partners
\nFounder, Marketers Take Flight
Lindsay is a marketing professional serving the A/E/C industry for more than 15 years. She currently is a Senior Consultant with Full Sail Partners. In this position, she works with clients to implement Deltek’s CRM system as well as the Blackbox Connector that brings your CRM data to systems like Constant Contact, MailChimp, and HubSpot.
\n\nShe is the founder of Marketers Take Flight, an A/E/C-industry specific marketing and business development training company and is the creator of The Proposal Pro Course.
\n\nIn her most recent position, she served as the Marketing and Business Development Director and a Board of Director for a 300-person A/E firm. In this role, she was a member of the executive team responsible for leading the firm’s marketing and business development strategy, oversaw six market lines with a team of 16 sales and marketing professionals.
\n\nShe is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) who is active with the SMPS Central Florida Chapter and the Southeastern Regional Conference.
\n\nOutside the of work, she is married to an amazing man, has two kids, and a labradoodle; attempts to work out regularly; and enjoys a glass of wine. She’s addicted to real estate investing and her beloved Florida Gators.
\n\nLinks:
\nMarketers Take Flight: https://www.marketerstakeflight.com/
\nFull Sail Partners: https://www.fullsailpartners.com/
\nLindsay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydiven-deltekvisioncrm/
I have the opportunity to chat with Kathryn Bennett about all things automation software, its benefits, application, and the future role of proposal managers.
\n\nKathryn Bennett, CPSM, is a veteran professional services marketer and Director of RFP Excellence at Loopio, a proposal automation software company. During her time as a Loopio user, she cut production time on RFPs by 35 percent and completed 150+ enterprise-level RFPs as a team of one in a single year. Kathryn believes that no proposal writer should ever have to work another 80-hour week, and she has dedicated her career to preventing burnout on RFP response teams.
\n\nLinks -
\nBenchmarking Report - https://loopio.com/resources/2021-rfp-response-trends-report/
\nLoopio main page - https://loopio.com/
\nLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbennettwrites/
\nLoopio RFP Academy - https://academy.loopio.com/
Julie and I chat about company culture, how to grow it, and how to maintain it, all while still facing COVID-19.
\n\nJulie Huval is the Head of Marketing at Beck Technology. She is part of the five member leadership team for the fast growing preconstruction tech company. When Julie started with her company in 2012 there were 12 team members and she was the first marketing hire. Now the company has surpassed 60 employees and live out their core values of passion, innovation, and caring on a daily basis.
\n\nLinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehuval/
\nBeck Technology website = https://beck-technology.com/
\nBeck Technology Twitter = https://twitter.com/becktechnology
Rebroadcast of the most listened to episode of the AEC Markteer.
\n\nMercedez believes better writing makes for better business. She teaches reader-focused and succinct writing that drives client behavior, builds relationships, and wins work. First and foremost a storyteller, Mercedez is passionate about finding and sharing a firm's unique stories to connect with clients. As a Proposal Specialist at Michael Baker, Mercedez leads strategy development sessions and translates capture planning into winning proposals for priority pursuits.
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedezlthompson/
\nhttp://simplywritingblog.com/
I sit down to talk with Rachel about her career and working in her home state of Hawaii.
\n\nRachel is an experienced marketer that quickly moved up the corporate ladder to become the Chief Operating Officer for one of Hawaii’s largest construction cost consulting firms. Starting her career in the AEC industry as a Marketing/Project Coordinator in 2016, Rachel quickly advanced to become the firm’s Business Development & Marketing Director in 2018, followed by being elevated to Chief Operating Officer in 2020. In her current role, Rachel oversees all non-technical operations of the company, including marketing, human resources, accounting, information technology and administration.
\n\nIn addition to her AEC career, Rachel is also the founder and owner of Sun Stage Music, a Hawaii-based music production studio that provides publishing, production, clearance and music administration services. Together with husband Jordan, Rachel assists clients and musicians with helping to get their audio creations produced, published, and managed.
\n\nRachel received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Recorded Music from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, with a minor in Computers & Web Programming. She is very active with SMPS Hawaii, having served as Chapter President in 2018-2019 and currently as a Director at Large. She is also a member of the Association of Independent Music Publishers.
\n\nJ. Uno & Associates: https://j-uno-associates.com/
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\nLeslie Blaize of Blaize Communications is a freelance writer specializing in Architecture/Engineering/Construction. She’s certified as a professional services marketer and case studies specialist.
To find out more about Leslie and her work, please visit:
\nWebsite: www.blaizecommunications.com
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freelance-writer-architecture-engineering-construction/
\nCase Study Win Guide: https://mailchi.mp/a0360b95822b/case-study-win-guide
Tenille and I sit down to talk about her career in the AEC industry and her new podcast Death by Architecture.
\n\nTenille Bettenhausen is a business developer serving the Los Angeles market for the American Institute of Steel Construction. She earned her BS degree in Architecture from Arizona State University in 2000. After graduation, Tenille started her career in architecture at various local Orange County firms, where she worked on a wide variety of projects including design rollout projects for Nordstrom, Washington Mutual Bank and various healthcare projects. She has 18 years of previous experience as an architectural project designer, project engineer in construction, and for the last four years, has been the Business Development Manager for a local architecture firm. She is heavily involved in her local chapter of the AIA and is currently the co-chair for the Women in Architecture committee. Tenille is also a podcaster for her new show Death By Architecture, a podcast that marries her two loves of design and true crime. Using her other passions of marketing and building design, she finds business development and relationship building of the utmost importance and is also what makes her a great marketer (marketeer).
","summary":"Tenille and I sit down to talk about her career in the AEC industry and her new podcast Death by Architecture. ","date_published":"2021-02-17T08:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/c45d927b-211e-428f-badd-812c5923daea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45775988,"duration_in_seconds":1144}]},{"id":"4994aca0-aeea-4282-a1d1-7def6e9b03cd","title":"Episode 31: Coping with Constraints with Megan Morgan","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"In this episode I sit down to talk with Megan about how her yoga practice has helped her cope with constraints introduced during this pandemic. While these are great tips for working from home, I also believe they are great practices to carry with us long after this pandemic is gone.\n\nMegan is a creator, curator and curiosity advocate. Storyteller with a focus on people-power engagement and long-term growth. Content structuralist, podcast host, visionary producer and written word worker. \n\nYou can find the MYA podcast here:\nWebsite: https://www.myyogaaudio.com/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXR4TWFFA5/?igshid=qgooquqb1djf\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mya-my-yoga-audio\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyYogaAudio/","content_html":"In this episode I sit down to talk with Megan about how her yoga practice has helped her cope with constraints introduced during this pandemic. While these are great tips for working from home, I also believe they are great practices to carry with us long after this pandemic is gone.
\n\nMegan is a creator, curator and curiosity advocate. Storyteller with a focus on people-power engagement and long-term growth. Content structuralist, podcast host, visionary producer and written word worker.
\n\nYou can find the MYA podcast here:
\nWebsite: https://www.myyogaaudio.com/
\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXR4TWFFA5/?igshid=qgooquqb1djf
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mya-my-yoga-audio
\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyYogaAudio/
In this episode I talk to Shiloh about how we as AEC marketers and business developers should be building business while we (still) find ourselves in this pandemic.
\n\nShiloh Swanson, FSMPS, CPSM is a Senior Principal and National Sales Manager at Stantec.
","summary":"In this episode I talk to Shiloh about how we as AEC marketers and business developers should be building business while we (still) find ourselves in this pandemic. \r\nShiloh Swanson, FSMPS, CPSM is a Senior Principal and National Sales Manager at Stantec.","date_published":"2021-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/4a0e282a-c993-4135-8197-04f6664d4405.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35172227,"duration_in_seconds":1465}]},{"id":"e62a712a-a20f-4f9a-9e5c-ff4db97ddb4d","title":"Episode 29: Podcasting 101","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"I have gotten quite a few questions lately on podcasting and so I've done my best to answer the most common ones in this episode. I hope it's helpful!","content_html":"I have gotten quite a few questions lately on podcasting and so I've done my best to answer the most common ones in this episode. I hope it's helpful!
","summary":"I have gotten quite a few questions lately on podcasting and so I've done my best to answer the most common ones in this episode. I hope it's helpful!","date_published":"2021-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/e62a712a-a20f-4f9a-9e5c-ff4db97ddb4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16054983,"duration_in_seconds":668}]},{"id":"0530f19e-d596-4bdd-b4fe-90644d2dc5d2","title":"Episode 28: A Marketing Career Story with Cricket Robertson","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"I sit down to chat with Cricket about her career, what she's learned along the way, and suggestions for others trying to navigate their own career paths.\n\nWith nearly 25 years of marketing experience in the AEC industry, Cricket Robertson, FSMPS, CPSM, develops brand messaging and works with all levels of company leadership to create experiences. She is a marketing professional with the ability to conceptualize solutions and implement successful processes. Cricket’s passion is communications and branding, and being able to tell the story to create connections. Her skills include writing, designing, and producing quality materials. Cricket has worked in all AEC sectors, giving her a comprehensive understanding of our companies work together.","content_html":"I sit down to chat with Cricket about her career, what she's learned along the way, and suggestions for others trying to navigate their own career paths.
\n\nWith nearly 25 years of marketing experience in the AEC industry, Cricket Robertson, FSMPS, CPSM, develops brand messaging and works with all levels of company leadership to create experiences. She is a marketing professional with the ability to conceptualize solutions and implement successful processes. Cricket’s passion is communications and branding, and being able to tell the story to create connections. Her skills include writing, designing, and producing quality materials. Cricket has worked in all AEC sectors, giving her a comprehensive understanding of our companies work together.
","summary":"I sit down to chat with Cricket about her career, what she's learned along the way, and suggestions for others trying to navigate their own career paths.","date_published":"2021-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/0530f19e-d596-4bdd-b4fe-90644d2dc5d2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46622010,"duration_in_seconds":1942}]},{"id":"3f9209b9-a798-44a0-b19c-1d8266fdc931","title":"Episode 27: Counselor to AEC Marketer with Gabe Lett","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"Gabe and I chat about his experience as a counselor and how those skills have translated into the world of AEC marketing.\n\nGabe Lett, CPSM, FSMPS is a veteran of A/E/C marketing and business development. He has served three consulting engineering firms over a 16-year career. He is a published writer, contributing numerous articles educating and promoting best practices for A/E/C marketing professionals. Gabe also presents for several SMPS chapters and regional conferences on a range of topics. His background as a Licensed Professional Counselor gives Gabe unique insights into the marketing profession.\n\nYou kind find Gabe on LinkedIn or via email at gabe.lett@amce.com.","content_html":"Gabe and I chat about his experience as a counselor and how those skills have translated into the world of AEC marketing.
\n\nGabe Lett, CPSM, FSMPS is a veteran of A/E/C marketing and business development. He has served three consulting engineering firms over a 16-year career. He is a published writer, contributing numerous articles educating and promoting best practices for A/E/C marketing professionals. Gabe also presents for several SMPS chapters and regional conferences on a range of topics. His background as a Licensed Professional Counselor gives Gabe unique insights into the marketing profession.
\n\nYou kind find Gabe on LinkedIn or via email at gabe.lett@amce.com.
","summary":"Gabe and I chat about his experience as a counselor and how those skills have translated into the world of AEC marketing.","date_published":"2021-01-13T07:30:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/3f9209b9-a798-44a0-b19c-1d8266fdc931.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53718330,"duration_in_seconds":2238}]},{"id":"c7977732-c200-449c-b325-4fbc8a1ce9f5","title":"Episode 26: Take a Walk on the Client Side with Jamie Lai","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/26","content_text":"In this episode I talk with Jamie about her experience working in the public sector and what we could do better as consultants when working with and marketing to public agencies like the City of Yorba Linda.\n\nJamie has over 20 years experience in the public and private sector and has a diverse public works background in development services, traffic, transportation, planning, construction, roadway and freeway design, transit facilities planning, and operation & maintenance. She also has extensive experience working on large scale commercial and residential developments, transportation facilities such as the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), and fostering partnerships with public utilities, neighboring cities and agencies. Jamie is focused on excellent customer service and working as a team to achieve results. The City of Yorba Linda currently has many exciting projects such as their recent completion of the Yorba Linda Town Center and upcoming completion of their new Public Library and Cultural Arts Center.\n\nPrior to joining Yorba Linda, Jamie worked at the City of Anaheim, Orange County Public Works and the private engineering sector. She received both her Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation Planning, from the University of California, Irvine. She is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the state of California.","content_html":"In this episode I talk with Jamie about her experience working in the public sector and what we could do better as consultants when working with and marketing to public agencies like the City of Yorba Linda.
\n\nJamie has over 20 years experience in the public and private sector and has a diverse public works background in development services, traffic, transportation, planning, construction, roadway and freeway design, transit facilities planning, and operation & maintenance. She also has extensive experience working on large scale commercial and residential developments, transportation facilities such as the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), and fostering partnerships with public utilities, neighboring cities and agencies. Jamie is focused on excellent customer service and working as a team to achieve results. The City of Yorba Linda currently has many exciting projects such as their recent completion of the Yorba Linda Town Center and upcoming completion of their new Public Library and Cultural Arts Center.
\n\nPrior to joining Yorba Linda, Jamie worked at the City of Anaheim, Orange County Public Works and the private engineering sector. She received both her Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation Planning, from the University of California, Irvine. She is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the state of California.
","summary":"In this episode I talk with Jamie about her experience working in the public sector and what we could do better as consultants when working with and marketing to public agencies like the City of Yorba Linda.","date_published":"2021-01-06T08:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/c7977732-c200-449c-b325-4fbc8a1ce9f5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28502853,"duration_in_seconds":1187}]},{"id":"1a642bb4-74d3-42f9-a30e-18247f6154c1","title":"Episode 25: A Thank You Note from Keelin","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"I want to send this thank you note, in podcast form, to all my listeners and guests from 2020. It has been an absolute privilege to do this podcast with you all and I am really looking forward to a 2021 filled with equally remarkable people and conversations. \nThank you.\nKeelin Cox ","content_html":"I want to send this thank you note, in podcast form, to all my listeners and guests from 2020. It has been an absolute privilege to do this podcast with you all and I am really looking forward to a 2021 filled with equally remarkable people and conversations.
\nThank you.
\nKeelin Cox
In this episode, I am interviewed by David LeCours about my experience with small, medium, and large AEC firms. This is Part 2 of our AEC Markteer and PSM Show collaboration.
","summary":"In this episode, I am interviewed by David LeCours about my experience with small, medium, and large AEC firms. This is part 2 of our AEC Markteer and PSM Show collaboration.","date_published":"2020-12-23T07:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/2fca292c-131c-494f-97d6-966e1ce42275.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46052123,"duration_in_seconds":1918}]},{"id":"0a887ff1-e5d6-4d25-90b2-e99056beb32b","title":"Episode 23: How to Build Effective AEC Websites with David Lecours","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/23","content_text":"David Lecours is Principal at LecoursDesign based in San Diego but working nationally. LecoursDesign is a branding and digital marketing agency helping AEC firms attract clients and talent.\n\nIn October LecoursDesign was awarded the top honor for external websites at the national SMPS Marketing Communications Awards. They also won the same award in 2018. So, I thought it would be great to interview David about what makes an effective AEC website.\n\nTo find out more about David and his work, head on over to https://lecoursdesign.com/","content_html":"David Lecours is Principal at LecoursDesign based in San Diego but working nationally. LecoursDesign is a branding and digital marketing agency helping AEC firms attract clients and talent.
\n\nIn October LecoursDesign was awarded the top honor for external websites at the national SMPS Marketing Communications Awards. They also won the same award in 2018. So, I thought it would be great to interview David about what makes an effective AEC website.
\n\nTo find out more about David and his work, head on over to https://lecoursdesign.com/
","summary":"David Lecours is Principal at LecoursDesign based in San Diego but working nationally. LecoursDesign is a branding and digital marketing agency helping AEC firms attract clients and talent.\r\n\r\nIn October LecoursDesign was awarded the top honor for external websites at the national SMPS Marketing Communications Awards. They also won the same award in 2018. So, I thought it would be great to interview David about what makes an effective AEC website.\r\n","date_published":"2020-12-16T07:30:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/0a887ff1-e5d6-4d25-90b2-e99056beb32b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44730536,"duration_in_seconds":1863}]},{"id":"dbea2861-867a-41ce-a018-c098c951330d","title":"Episode 22: How to Work with Graphic Designers with Candi Crosson","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"Candi Crosson and I talk about when it's best to engage a graphic designer and the questions she asks her teams.\n\nCandi Crosson is a Graphic Designer with Stantec. She has worked on a broad range of design projects and brings creativity and experience to her teams. In her 30+ years as a designer (five of those as a cartographic technician), she has worked on projects for various corporate environments, designing for both print and web platforms.","content_html":"Candi Crosson and I talk about when it's best to engage a graphic designer and the questions she asks her teams.
\n\nCandi Crosson is a Graphic Designer with Stantec. She has worked on a broad range of design projects and brings creativity and experience to her teams. In her 30+ years as a designer (five of those as a cartographic technician), she has worked on projects for various corporate environments, designing for both print and web platforms.
","summary":"Candi Crosson and I talk about when it's best to engage a graphic designer and the questions she asks her teams.","date_published":"2020-12-09T07:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/dbea2861-867a-41ce-a018-c098c951330d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29751088,"duration_in_seconds":1239}]},{"id":"c3b2cc69-11fe-4803-85bf-a5eaa452610d","title":"Episode 21: Rebranding the Role of AEC Marketers with Ida Cheinman","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"Ida and I chat about the role of AEC marketers and how we can rebrand our roles and create a new value proposition for marketers in the AEC industry. \n\nIda Cheinman is Principal and Creative Director of Substance151 – a brand strategy, design and digital firm with a niche focus on the AEC industry.\n\nShe uses her 20+ years of experience as a brand strategist, designer, marketer and educator to help business leaders and marketing professionals make sense of trends, tools, and best practices in order to position their firms to win in the 21st century’s fast-changing and extremely competitive marketplace.\n\nIda is a sought-after speaker who is knowledgeable, energetic and excels at making complex information accessible and immediately applicable. She has presented for professional services organizations and branding and marketing conferences nationwide and is a frequent contributor to industry webinars, blogs, podcasts and publications.\n\nAt Substance151, Ida leads a multidisciplinary team, overseeing the strategic and creative development of the firm’s projects. Her work has earned numerous awards and industry recognition and has been published nationally and internationally.","content_html":"Ida and I chat about the role of AEC marketers and how we can rebrand our roles and create a new value proposition for marketers in the AEC industry.
\n\nIda Cheinman is Principal and Creative Director of Substance151 – a brand strategy, design and digital firm with a niche focus on the AEC industry.
\n\nShe uses her 20+ years of experience as a brand strategist, designer, marketer and educator to help business leaders and marketing professionals make sense of trends, tools, and best practices in order to position their firms to win in the 21st century’s fast-changing and extremely competitive marketplace.
\n\nIda is a sought-after speaker who is knowledgeable, energetic and excels at making complex information accessible and immediately applicable. She has presented for professional services organizations and branding and marketing conferences nationwide and is a frequent contributor to industry webinars, blogs, podcasts and publications.
\n\nAt Substance151, Ida leads a multidisciplinary team, overseeing the strategic and creative development of the firm’s projects. Her work has earned numerous awards and industry recognition and has been published nationally and internationally.
","summary":"Ida and I chat about the role of AEC marketers and how we can rebrand our roles and create a new value proposition for marketers in the AEC industry. ","date_published":"2020-12-02T06:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/c3b2cc69-11fe-4803-85bf-a5eaa452610d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40557632,"duration_in_seconds":1689}]},{"id":"661bd6b7-92d7-4cd6-9ce5-9c1a44eadf8d","title":"Episode 20: Marketing Unicorns with Fawn Radmanich","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"In this special edition episode of the AEC Marketeer, this Pre-Thanksgiving Leftovers episode covers marketing unicorns and Fawn gives another great example of innovating in the AEC space. Enjoy!","content_html":"In this special edition episode of the AEC Marketeer, this Pre-Thanksgiving Leftovers episode covers marketing unicorns and Fawn gives another great example of innovating in the AEC space. Enjoy!
","summary":"In this *special edition* episode of the AEC Marketeer, this Pre-Thanksgiving Leftovers episode covers marketing unicorns and Fawn gives another great example of innovating in the AEC space. Enjoy!","date_published":"2020-11-25T08:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/661bd6b7-92d7-4cd6-9ce5-9c1a44eadf8d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12987999,"duration_in_seconds":540}]},{"id":"9617378f-5a68-4ebc-a919-28aa3dc05674","title":"Episode 19: The Benefits of Mentoring with Joy Guinn","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"With nearly 25 years of marketing and business development experience in the A/E/C industry, Joy Guinn, FSMPS, CPSM is a management, marketing and communications professional with the strong ability to conceptualize and implement strategic ideas and solutions through the entire pursuit process from client prioritization to interview preparation. Joy mentors and coaches multi-disciplined technical teams and marketers. She believes in the power of formal (and informal) mentoring and learning throughout your career through various networks and professional organizations. In addition, her skills include writing, designing, and producing documents that highlight key messages and themes. Joy has also led and actively participated in strategic planning, capture planning, and internal staff training for entities ranging in size from 10 to more than 14,000.","content_html":"With nearly 25 years of marketing and business development experience in the A/E/C industry, Joy Guinn, FSMPS, CPSM is a management, marketing and communications professional with the strong ability to conceptualize and implement strategic ideas and solutions through the entire pursuit process from client prioritization to interview preparation. Joy mentors and coaches multi-disciplined technical teams and marketers. She believes in the power of formal (and informal) mentoring and learning throughout your career through various networks and professional organizations. In addition, her skills include writing, designing, and producing documents that highlight key messages and themes. Joy has also led and actively participated in strategic planning, capture planning, and internal staff training for entities ranging in size from 10 to more than 14,000.
","summary":"We all know the benefits of being mentored, but what about the benefits of being a mentor? Joy Guinn and I discuss just that on this week's episode. ","date_published":"2020-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/9617378f-5a68-4ebc-a919-28aa3dc05674.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29786823,"duration_in_seconds":1240}]},{"id":"189228a8-5815-474b-a49e-de31276e4b64","title":"Episode 18: Getting to Know Chris Austin of Maven's Notebook","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"A leading voice in California water news, Chris Austin is the founder and publisher of the independent and reader-supported Maven’s Notebook website, California’s most comprehensive source for water news and information.\n\nDedicated to providing unbiased information about California water issues, the water news source reaches thousands of regular readers and water leaders throughout the state. Based in Southern California but regularly traveling throughout the state to cover conferences, meetings and events, Chris Austin has earned a stellar reputation among the state’s agricultural, environmental\nand water stakeholders for unbiased, complete, timely, and accurate reporting and news curation.\n\nFor more infomation on Maven's Notebook, you can visit mavensnotebook.com.\n\nThanks for listening!","content_html":"A leading voice in California water news, Chris Austin is the founder and publisher of the independent and reader-supported Maven’s Notebook website, California’s most comprehensive source for water news and information.
\n\nDedicated to providing unbiased information about California water issues, the water news source reaches thousands of regular readers and water leaders throughout the state. Based in Southern California but regularly traveling throughout the state to cover conferences, meetings and events, Chris Austin has earned a stellar reputation among the state’s agricultural, environmental
\nand water stakeholders for unbiased, complete, timely, and accurate reporting and news curation.
For more infomation on Maven's Notebook, you can visit mavensnotebook.com.
\n\nThanks for listening!
","summary":"I sit down with Chris Austin to talk about her website Maven's Notebook. Through Maven's Notebook, Chris Austin has created a unique platform that compiles an entire sector's worth of information from one state into accessible articles. ","date_published":"2020-11-11T08:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/189228a8-5815-474b-a49e-de31276e4b64.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30892116,"duration_in_seconds":1287}]},{"id":"55787018-c91e-4722-a4e1-787ffa418a20","title":"Episode 17: Innovating with Fawn Radmanich","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"Fawn Radmanich, CPSM is the Marketing and Communications Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc.’s California operations. A 20-year professional services marketing veteran for the A/E/C industry, Fawn is a roll-up her sleeves pursuit strategist, with particular expertise in leading teams to winning multi-million and billion dollar design and construction projects. With attention spans rapidly evolving, Fawn has embraced the challenge to find effective ways to communicate with impact. Combining her experience in graphic design and a passion for the written word, Fawn embraces opportunities to tell stories that bring words and pictures together to engage both hearts and minds.","content_html":"Fawn Radmanich, CPSM is the Marketing and Communications Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc.’s California operations. A 20-year professional services marketing veteran for the A/E/C industry, Fawn is a roll-up her sleeves pursuit strategist, with particular expertise in leading teams to winning multi-million and billion dollar design and construction projects. With attention spans rapidly evolving, Fawn has embraced the challenge to find effective ways to communicate with impact. Combining her experience in graphic design and a passion for the written word, Fawn embraces opportunities to tell stories that bring words and pictures together to engage both hearts and minds.
","summary":"Fawn is an excellent innovator and in this episode I pick her brain as she explains how she comes up with innovative ideas and some examples of her successes.","date_published":"2020-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/55787018-c91e-4722-a4e1-787ffa418a20.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39202190,"duration_in_seconds":1633}]},{"id":"6f3f0dbd-cd8e-4532-bdfa-68058b7a9765","title":"Episode 16: Business Development Planning and Accountability during Market Fluctuations","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"Jen Newman's mission is to raise a new generation of firm leaders that are confidently and enthusiastically helping their firms grow. As Elevates official \"Energizer Bunny\", Jen guides Elevate clients to create successful business development plans that accomplish plan goals while building relationship development skills, enforcing her mantra that “business development is everyone’s business.” Her unique approach to engagement – with customized programs using real examples, real clients, and real plans with action items and methods of accountability – ensure learning is extended to implementation. And, important to Jen, she makes the process fun!\n\nIndsutry Changes in Response to COVID-19: https://d1b324d4-cd54-43fc-873d-cfe47524b2e5.filesusr.com/ugd/04f25a_cd851df4462d4ff68a05d2dddfb1aa52.pdf?index=true\n\nContact Information: \nEmail: jen@elevatemarketingadvisors.com \nCell: 904-502-9999 \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elevatetheindustry/\nTwitter: @elevateaec\nWebsite: www.elevatemarketingadvisors.com","content_html":"Jen Newman's mission is to raise a new generation of firm leaders that are confidently and enthusiastically helping their firms grow. As Elevates official "Energizer Bunny", Jen guides Elevate clients to create successful business development plans that accomplish plan goals while building relationship development skills, enforcing her mantra that “business development is everyone’s business.” Her unique approach to engagement – with customized programs using real examples, real clients, and real plans with action items and methods of accountability – ensure learning is extended to implementation. And, important to Jen, she makes the process fun!
\n\nIndsutry Changes in Response to COVID-19: https://d1b324d4-cd54-43fc-873d-cfe47524b2e5.filesusr.com/ugd/04f25a_cd851df4462d4ff68a05d2dddfb1aa52.pdf?index=true
\n\nContact Information:
\nEmail: jen@elevatemarketingadvisors.com
\nCell: 904-502-9999
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elevatetheindustry/
\nTwitter: @elevateaec
\nWebsite: www.elevatemarketingadvisors.com
Courtney has a passion for crafting creative ways to express a winning message. Beginning her career at a small landscape architecture firm and transitioning from an A/E firm to a general contractor, she has built her skills and vast industry knowledge working on an assortment of projects, proposals, and communications pieces. Courtney is SMPS Orange County’s Communications Director and has been an active member of SMPS Orange County for more than 5 years.
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyjohnson20/
Virtual Interview Webinar:
\nhttps://smps-oc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=59&ts=1602612554
Deirdre Gilmore established her career in the AEC industry 20 years ago with a passion for winning work. She founded TankGirl Marketing in 2011 with the mission to do great work in an atmosphere where she and other marketing professionals could thrive personally and professionally. She built her company on strategy and planning, with human emotion and compassion as the cornerstones. At TankGirl, she focuses on business/marketing planning, strategic project pursuits, and supporting firms by implementing the tactics needed for success. She has a passion for elevating the AEC marketing profession, as evidenced by her 100+ hours per year of volunteer hours mentoring, training, and coaching her peers. She is a past-president of the SMPS Arizona Chapter and serves on several national committees.
","summary":"Deirdre and I explore the relationship between bravery and leaning into your core values. ","date_published":"2020-10-07T07:45:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/87305be7-f0ac-4ea9-90ac-25f34255815c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62241493,"duration_in_seconds":1555}]},{"id":"dac8b8f6-00f1-4921-85a1-2d2d6df8d610","title":"Episode 13: Kim Austin: A Career Story","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"After 18 years with Stantec, Vice President Kim Austin is responsible for marketing and communications for the regional marketing teams across the company. Her focus? Instilling Stantec's brand within local communities. That means pursuing market strategies and community engagement opportunities that will embed the brand wherever we work and in whatever we’re doing. Our brand isn’t just a logo and a tagline—it’s who we are and what we stand for. It really is a commitment to our communities.","content_html":"After 18 years with Stantec, Vice President Kim Austin is responsible for marketing and communications for the regional marketing teams across the company. Her focus? Instilling Stantec's brand within local communities. That means pursuing market strategies and community engagement opportunities that will embed the brand wherever we work and in whatever we’re doing. Our brand isn’t just a logo and a tagline—it’s who we are and what we stand for. It really is a commitment to our communities.
","summary":"I sit down to talk with Kim Austin about her journey to becoming a Vice President of Regional Marketing and Communications and the lessons she's learned along the way","date_published":"2020-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/dac8b8f6-00f1-4921-85a1-2d2d6df8d610.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58317896,"duration_in_seconds":1457}]},{"id":"d1f606ff-1032-4874-a663-c3c74f487497","title":"Episode 12: Career Coaching ","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"Maisha Hagan is the owner and head coach at Beauty & the Boss, a professional development and career coaching service for women in male-dominated industries. Prior to starting Beauty & the Boss, Maisha's career was concentrated in the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) as a professional services marketer, Director and member of an executive leadership team for multi-million-dollar companies. She has a passion for people, a mind for business and a gift to teach.\n\nSMPS Webinar Series: Change Management - October 13, 15, 19\nhttps://onlinelearning.smps.org/products/master-this-change-management#tab-product_tab_overview\n\nConnect on LinkedIn\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maishahagan/\n\nWebsite\nhttps://www.bosslady.coach/","content_html":"Maisha Hagan is the owner and head coach at Beauty & the Boss, a professional development and career coaching service for women in male-dominated industries. Prior to starting Beauty & the Boss, Maisha's career was concentrated in the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) as a professional services marketer, Director and member of an executive leadership team for multi-million-dollar companies. She has a passion for people, a mind for business and a gift to teach.
\n\nSMPS Webinar Series: Change Management - October 13, 15, 19
\nhttps://onlinelearning.smps.org/products/master-this-change-management#tab-product_tab_overview
Connect on LinkedIn
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maishahagan/
Website
\nhttps://www.bosslady.coach/
Mercedez believes better writing makes for better business. She teaches reader-focused and succinct writing that drives client behavior, builds relationships, and wins work. First and foremost a storyteller, Mercedez is passionate about finding and sharing a firm's unique stories to connect with clients. As a Proposal Specialist at Michael Baker, Mercedez leads strategy development sessions and translates capture planning into winning proposals for priority pursuits.
\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedezlthompson/
\nhttp://simplywritingblog.com/
Cathy Hutchison, CPSM, LEED AP is the Director of Marketing/Vice President at Idibri –a team of technology designers, acousticians, and theatre planners. Cathy believes that when we ignore our creative spark, it flatlines. Author of The Simple Guide to Visual Journaling and the mastermind behind YourVisualJournal.com, Cathy discovered that learning to think on paper is a big win when it comes to banishing overwhelm, boosting creativity, and living life with intention. She leads the Mentor-Protégé program for SMPS Dallas and regularly writes and speaks on topics related to thought leadership, experiencing more joy in your day job, and developing creative expression. Her IG feed cathy.hutchison is dedicated to sharing her sketchnotes.
\n\nFor 50% off her new course on teachable, use code AEC50
","summary":"Cathy Hutchison explains what visual journal in and how you can get started!","date_published":"2020-09-09T07:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f4b80867-6019-407b-b94a-d2f02d5f7434/3281dc87-80ff-4249-8c83-bda646809605.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56653389,"duration_in_seconds":1416}]},{"id":"05feddda-ae9e-4039-af79-fa2a9c9ff1bd","title":"Episode 9: Exploring B+C Marketing Strategies","url":"https://aecmarketeer.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"Andy Piece, Group Strategy Director.\n\nAndy leads the Strategy Practice in Core, and has done so since its inception in 2015.\n\nIn that time he has worked on brand and marketing strategy projects for a wide variety of businesses, both large and small. Examples include The National Lottery, Three, The Irish Stock Exchange, The National Broadband Plan, Heineken, Life Style Sports, and AIB among others. He has also delivered award winning insight and brand planning work with The Road Safety Authority, Aer Lingus, Three, Ulster Bank and O2.\n\nAndy has over 15 years’ experience working in marketing, in a diverse range of functions and agencies. He began his career in Research, before moving into advertising. He spent eight years working across three main functions; Media Buying, Media Planning, and Client Service. \n\nAndy joined Core in 2012 and prior to setting up the Strategy Practice in 2015, he spent three years as Head of Planning. His experience consists of some of the best known brands in Ireland, including; Unilever, Diageo, P&G, Aviva, Eircom, BMW, Glanbia, Bord Gais and Supervalu.\n\nOutside of client work he is a regular contributor to and speaker at industry fora and events and is the outgoing Secretary of the Marketing Society of Ireland. He has been a member of its executive committee since 2015.\n\nHe has also lead several studies into Millennials in Ireland, the over 55’s, the Future of Money, and lead a trended analysis of brand health and image for the largest one hundred brands in Ireland across 2017 and 2018. More recently he has lead the development of Core’s Covid Strategic Planning framework.\n\nAndy is a firm believer in the ability of marketing and advertising investment to deliver real and measurable results through creative thinking – and places huge emphasis on delivering the proof.\n\nHe has two young children, and is a passionate rugby fan with a keen interest in current affairs, politics and history. He holds a BA & MA in History from TCD.\n\nAndy's Reading Recommendations: \n\nByron Sharp – how brands grow;\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Brands-Grow-What-Marketers/dp/0195573560\n\nJenni Romaniuk – Building distinctive assets\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Distinctive-Brand-Assets-Romaniuk/dp/0190311509/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jenni+romaniuk&qid=1598972960&s=books&sr=1-1\n\nOrlando Wood – Lemon\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Lemon-advertising-brain-turned-sour/dp/0852941471/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BOBDRB9NDXXK&dchild=1&keywords=lemon+orlando+wood&qid=1598972996&s=books&sprefix=lemon+or%2Cstripbooks%2C144&sr=1-1\n\nAdam Morgan – Beautiful Constraint.\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Constraint-Transform-Limitations-Advantages/dp/1118899016/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=beautiful+constraint&qid=1598972980&s=books&sr=1-1\n\nField and Binet – The Long and Short of It\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Short-Balancing-Long-Term-Strategies/dp/085294134X/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/259-3964304-4319716?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=085294134X&pd_rd_r=ef51e0d1-5727-4817-8ba1-5f008bac03ef&pd_rd_w=aEZhW&pd_rd_wg=3uB3v&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ&psc=1&refRID=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ\n\nRory Sutherland\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556502/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NXQDK1X6G2HQ&dchild=1&keywords=rory+sutherland&qid=1598973061&s=books&sprefix=rory+suther%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1\n\nMark Ritson\nhttps://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson/\n\nWARC\nhttps://warc.com/\n\nBlog – the adcotnrarian\nhttp://adcontrarian.blogspot.com/","content_html":"Andy Piece, Group Strategy Director.
\n\nAndy leads the Strategy Practice in Core, and has done so since its inception in 2015.
\n\nIn that time he has worked on brand and marketing strategy projects for a wide variety of businesses, both large and small. Examples include The National Lottery, Three, The Irish Stock Exchange, The National Broadband Plan, Heineken, Life Style Sports, and AIB among others. He has also delivered award winning insight and brand planning work with The Road Safety Authority, Aer Lingus, Three, Ulster Bank and O2.
\n\nAndy has over 15 years’ experience working in marketing, in a diverse range of functions and agencies. He began his career in Research, before moving into advertising. He spent eight years working across three main functions; Media Buying, Media Planning, and Client Service.
\n\nAndy joined Core in 2012 and prior to setting up the Strategy Practice in 2015, he spent three years as Head of Planning. His experience consists of some of the best known brands in Ireland, including; Unilever, Diageo, P&G, Aviva, Eircom, BMW, Glanbia, Bord Gais and Supervalu.
\n\nOutside of client work he is a regular contributor to and speaker at industry fora and events and is the outgoing Secretary of the Marketing Society of Ireland. He has been a member of its executive committee since 2015.
\n\nHe has also lead several studies into Millennials in Ireland, the over 55’s, the Future of Money, and lead a trended analysis of brand health and image for the largest one hundred brands in Ireland across 2017 and 2018. More recently he has lead the development of Core’s Covid Strategic Planning framework.
\n\nAndy is a firm believer in the ability of marketing and advertising investment to deliver real and measurable results through creative thinking – and places huge emphasis on delivering the proof.
\n\nHe has two young children, and is a passionate rugby fan with a keen interest in current affairs, politics and history. He holds a BA & MA in History from TCD.
\n\nAndy's Reading Recommendations:
\n\nByron Sharp – how brands grow;
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Brands-Grow-What-Marketers/dp/0195573560
Jenni Romaniuk – Building distinctive assets
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Distinctive-Brand-Assets-Romaniuk/dp/0190311509/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jenni+romaniuk&qid=1598972960&s=books&sr=1-1
Adam Morgan – Beautiful Constraint.
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Constraint-Transform-Limitations-Advantages/dp/1118899016/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=beautiful+constraint&qid=1598972980&s=books&sr=1-1
Field and Binet – The Long and Short of It
\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Short-Balancing-Long-Term-Strategies/dp/085294134X/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/259-3964304-4319716?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=085294134X&pd_rd_r=ef51e0d1-5727-4817-8ba1-5f008bac03ef&pd_rd_w=aEZhW&pd_rd_wg=3uB3v&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ&psc=1&refRID=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ
Mark Ritson
\nhttps://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson/
WARC
\nhttps://warc.com/
Blog – the adcotnrarian
\nhttp://adcontrarian.blogspot.com/
Damion Morris is president of SMPS Los Angeles and a Certified Professional
\nServices Marketer (CPSM). As proposal manager for PCL Construction Services’ California
\nBuildings District, he oversees all pursuit-related marketing activities for PCL’s largest and
\nfastest growing district at $750 million in annual revenue.
A leading authority on accelerating revenue growth, Dacia is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer and the CEO of The Marketing Blender, a B2B sales and marketing alignment agency. She is a member of the Forbes Agency Council and a Forbes contributor. She was also named an American Advertising Federation Shooting Star. In addition to her client work, she writes and speaks on how people can use their work and words to unleash their potential...and change the world.
\n\nConnect with Dacia every Thursday at 12:30 pm central on LinkedIn live, so be sure to follow her and send her a connection request.
\nFind out about her free, but invitation-only, marketing sessions called Coffee with Coffey here: http://coffee.themarketingblender.com.pages.services/coffee-invite-1/
\nLearn more about The Marketing Blender services at https://www.themarketingblender.com/
Danielle Gray’s overall mission is to remind people what it feels like to be human and connect with others on a genuine level. Known for her reliability and humor, Danielle Gray began her career as a Marketing Strategist composing proposals, writing content, running email campaigns, and generating leads online at a design-build company. She contributed over $150 million in revenue from leads generated from the website in just three years. As owner of DG Marketing Company for just over five years, Danielle speaks around the country discussing content marketing, passion, and personal development in an ever-changing professional environment. More recently, Danielle created [SafeSpace] to help address the personal and professional challenges that both firms and individuals face. Overall, she is devoted to creating genuine, humanized experiences that listen and solve instead of tell and sell.
\n\nDanielle is also the owner of CBD Company, Unoia which is a CBD lifestyle company focused on how CBD assists with mental health, self-care and mindfulness. She is also a former Division I Basketball Player at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida and holds both a Bachelor's in Marketing and MBA from the institution. She now resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her partner and two dogs.
\n\nAs promised, here are the links to topics mentioned in the podcast
\n[safe space] https://www.daniellegraymba.com/safespace
\nUnoia website https://www.worldofunoia.com/
\nCBD for the Professional on August 13th: https://lnkd.in/dy56mXQ
Leanne is an MBA graduate with over 25 years in leadership roles who has pursued a varied career path from leading the first marketing team at Accenture, to helping rebuild a security company in Guinea (W Africa), to founding and growing Premierehire in San Diego, CA. Over the course of her career she has been a sought-after change agent and leadership coach to help companies reach their full potential. At Xerox she was recognized with the President’s Award for engaging service teams to add millions to the bottom line; at United Way her divisions raised millions and her teams achieved record increases in Leadership giving; at Alive, as the interim President, she lead a re-energized team to profitability and, at a national non-profit, she led 8 divisions as their Senior Vice President. After returning home from Africa (6 years in Guinea, Cairo & Morocco) with her young family, Leanne decided to channel her expertise and passion for helping companies grow by starting a recruiting and leadership consulting company. In all her endeavors Leanne recognized that it was the people she recruited and engaging them well that determined her teams’ success. In 2012, after completing her coaching certification with Birkman, she opened Premierehire and, in addition to leading a team of recruiters, Leanne continues to provide executive coaching and consulting services to serve and support the leaders of emerging to mid-sized businesses.
\n\nLeanne’s passion to help leaders succeed in building strong teams has extended to volunteer activities including mentoring new entrepreneurs. She is currently the Board Chair for Solutions for Change, a North County nonprofit that helps move homeless families from desperation to becoming successful leaders, leading themselves, their children and their community to a better future.
\n\nMy website:
\nwww.premierehire.com
\nleanne@premierehire.com
\nDirect line: 760-448-4730
Christopher Tejeda, CPSM, SMPS Sacramento Past President
\nMarketing and Business Development Manager
\nCapital Engineering Consultants, Inc.
\nOffices in Sacramento, Long Beach, Denver and Portland.
Born in Oakland California but raised in Hawaii, Chris was born into a Marketing family. Chris’ father was
\nan ol’school “Ad Man” and included him on many photo and video shoots and there the marketing hook
\nwas set. Chris’ 30+ years of marketing experience is mostly outside the A/E/C world and brings a
\nmarketing-centric view to A/E/C marketing. He has worked for Advertising Agencies, Non-Profit
\nOrganizations, and Tech companies doing all varieties of marketing and public relations. About 10 years
\nago he began working for a mechanical contractor which led to his current position with Capital
\nEngineering. Capital Engineering is a 73 year old, 60 person, 4 office design firm specializing in
\nMechanical Design for the healthcare, government, science, and education markets.
Courtney Kearney, CPSM | Wife, Mom & Data-loving Marketer
\nAs a #DataLovingMarketer, Courtney brings her marketing skills, education and experience to the technical world of databases, processes and numbers. She is a thought leader on the topic of CRM within the A/E/C industry; she has spoken at numerous events, facilitated round-table discussions, led webinars and presented at both regional and national conferences. In her spare time, Courtney serves in a leadership role in SMPS Fort Worth, enjoys spending time with her nurse husband and two amazing daughters.
Courtney is also the owner and founder of CKearney Consulting, LLC, (CKC), a small women-owned business providing companies insight into Client Relationship Management (CRM) and Business Development (BD) Management. CKC provides their clients with quality services to live the working lifestyle they desire, free from the stress of managing a CRM system and social media marketing. Similarly, CKC exists to allow their employees the ability to live the lifestyle they desire. This is the heart of CKearney Consulting, the WHY behind what they do!
\n\nTo find out more about Courtney and CKC, please www.ckearneyconsulting.com and her LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/in/courtneykearney .
\nThe link to the let’s talk race page: https://mailchi.mp/1a51c98b5e49/letstalkrace
\nLink to the original IG post for the poem Courtney ended the podcast with: www.instagram.com/p/CA_CXcBp7Rg/?utm_source=ig_embed
About Maurie:
\nMaurie Kelly has more than thirty years of professional experience working with, and
\ndeveloping solutions for, a wide range of organizations from government to industry to NGOs.
\nHer work includes initiatives with the US Department of Homeland Security, the Federal
\nEmergency Management Agency, the US Department of State, the National Institutes of Health,
\nthe Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of Administration, the City of Chicago, the Pennsylvania
\nEmergency Management Agency, and others.
She holds a PhD in organizational development, a masters of information science, and a degree
\nin history and serves as an instructor at Harvard University Extension School and Penn State
\nUniversity. Her work at Penn State includes teaching in the Smeal College of Business, as well
\nas serving as an associate faculty member with the Sustainability Institute, the Institute for
\nComputational and Data Sciences, and the Institutes of Energy and the Environment. Her
\nteaching experience includes courses in international business, negotiation, conflict resolution,
\nstrategic management, leadership, and sustainability. Maurie also teaches executive seminars
\nin negotiation and advanced negotiation for the Harvard Professional Development Program.
\nIn 2019, she received the Harvard University Joanne Fussa Distinguished Teaching Award.
\nIn addition to her work, Maurie is involved with numerous advisory boards, nonprofits, and
\nhumanitarian organizations internationally and locally. She is on the board of advisors for Good
\nSun, an organization that engages with communities to develop and deploy energy solutions in
\nthe US and countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya and serves as a board member and
\nvolunteer for several animal rescues. In addition, she has served on numerous government
\nadvisory boards and committees across multiple administrations.
She is currently writing about women, negotiation, and leadership and the impact on recent
\npolitical and social events.
For more information about Julie Shaffer, please visit shaffercreative.com
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