In this episode of The Claw, host Eric Holtzclaw, Chief Strategist at Liger, welcomes Jon MacDonald, CEO and founder of The Good. Jon shares how his unique background in computer science and visual arts helped him bridge the gap between functionality and user experience. He touches on the evolution of digital experiences from the early days of Flash to today’s optimized e-commerce environments, highlighting the importance of usability and consumer-centered design. Eric and Jon emphasize that brands often miss gathering insights on the "why" behind consumer actions. A simple method to gain this understanding is by using user testing techniques, such as having someone navigate a website while articulating their thoughts aloud. By observing real-time feedback, brands can identify areas for improvement and adjust their strategies based on actual user experiences.

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric Holtzclaw sits down with Darren Horwitz, founder of TenTen Group, to discuss large-scale global brand transformations. Darren shares insights into how TenTen helps organizations navigate rebranding, offering services around planning, building, and managing the entire process. Darren dives into the five critical pillars to consider when rebranding a company. He also shares insights on the importance of cataloging existing branded materials, considering the timing of a rebrand, and how to involve key stakeholders to ensure the process is smooth and effective. Darren also highlights the importance of testing the brand in real-world environments and aligning the rebranding strategy with business goals to ensure long-term success.

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In this episode of The Claw, host Eric Holtzclaw interviews Jim Pietrusznski, CEO of Soulsight, a brand design agency specializing in consumer packaged goods and services. Jim shares insights on how his agency builds and revitalizes brands by connecting human truths with product truths to evoke subconscious emotional responses. He discusses the importance of empathy in brand relationships, the evolution of his career, and the agency's approach to brand innovation, renovation, and activation. Jim also highlights the significance of emotional connections in consumer decisions and how Soulsight’s strategies help brands stay relevant and impactful.

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In this episode of The Claw Podcast, host Eric Holtzclaw sits down with Steve Gielda, President and Co-Founder of Ignite Selling, to explore the vital relationship between sales and marketing. They discuss strategies for bridging the common gaps between these functions, focusing on aligning efforts to support successful product launches and drive revenue growth. Steve shares actionable insights on identifying key decision-makers, uncovering hidden decision criteria, and communicating the unique value of solutions. This conversation is an essential listen for anyone looking to create a cohesive, revenue-enabled organization!

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric Holtzclaw, Chief Strategist at Liger, is joined by Mike Petchenik, owner and founder of Petchenik Media Group. Together, they dive into the world of media consulting, covering everything from earned media and PR to crisis communications and media training. Whether it's dealing with viral social media posts or internal company issues making headlines, this episode equips you with the tools to handle media interactions confidently and effectively.

Eric and Mike discuss the importance of preparing key messages, handling tricky reporters, and mastering the art of bridging during interviews. Mike shares insights on how to humanize your brand, the significance of practicing public speaking, and the delicate dance of being memorable yet safe.

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In this episode, Eric sits down with John Miller, founder of Scribewise and author of "Playing It Safe Sucks: A Manifesto for Courageous Marketing." John shares his journey from PR to founding a content marketing agency, discusses the evolving landscape of content marketing in the age of AI, and emphasizes the importance of courageous marketing strategies for building brand awareness and trust.

Listen in for insights into the significance of dark social, the misconceptions about SEO, and how businesses can leverage content to connect with their audiences effectively.

Discover how to take your marketing game to the next level with expert tips, real-world examples, and innovative strategies that challenge the status quo!

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 In this episode of The Claw, Eric delves into brand strategy with Kate DiLeo, founder of The Brand Trifecta. Kate shares her journey from pursuing a PhD in linguistic anthropology to becoming a successful brand architect. She discusses her innovative Brand Trifecta methodology, focusing on authentic messaging that drives customer conversion.

Join Eric and Kate as they explore the synergy between sales and marketing, the importance of a unified message, and the challenges of maintaining brand consistency. Kate offers practical advice on identifying target audiences, refining messages, and navigating revenue operations.

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric is joined by Max Traylor of MaxTraylor.com. Max delves into his journey from running a traditional marketing agency to becoming a consultant's consultant. Max shares insights on productizing consulting services, emphasizing the importance of focusing on high-ticket, low-volume engagements before scaling to broader models like group workshops or courses. He also discusses the value of specialized knowledge, imposter syndrome, and the balance between personal life and business. Whether you're an executive looking to leverage your expertise or an agency owner seeking a streamlined approach, this episode offers practical advice on maximizing impact and profitability.

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In this episode of The Claw, host Eric, Chief Strategist at Liger, discusses with guest Anita Toth, also known as the Hidden Revenue Hunter, the importance of relational marketing in B2B contexts. The conversation highlights how C-suite executives and marketing leaders need to understand their customers beyond mere transactions to build lasting relationships. Anita emphasizes that customer relationships are emotional, and maintaining that emotional high is crucial to avoiding buyer’s remorse and potential churn.

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In this episode of "The Claw," a marketing-focused podcast for C-suite executives, host Eric Holtzclaw interviews Adam Rubenstein, co-founder and CEO of Traq.ai. The discussion revolves around the challenges and solutions in sales visibility and how AI can transform sales processes. Adam elaborates on Traq.ai's capability to provide detailed insights into sales conversations, enabling sales leaders to strategize more effectively and coach their teams based on real-time data. He highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of sales interactions to improve outcomes and describes the evolution of Traq.ai in integrating machine learning and large language models to better serve sales teams. The conversation touches on the future of AI in sales, emphasizing personalized coaching and efficiency in handling sales data.

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric is joined by Patrick Burns, a prominent figure in the realm of B2B marketing and branding. Patrick, the founder of Patrick Burns Co., shares his journey from entrepreneurship right out of college to establishing a successful marketing agency. Now, at the forefront of his industry, Patrick dives into his approach to leveraging LinkedIn for B2B success, crafting strategies that resonate with C-suite executives, and mastering the art of digital communication. 

Eric and Patrick engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the nuances of lead generation, the importance of personal branding within the corporate world, and the future of B2B marketing in a digitally evolving landscape. 

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric Holtzclaw is joined by Brady Jensen, CEO of Aggregate Insights. Brady shares his expertise in utilizing primary intelligence to refine go-to-market strategies, highlighting the significance of understanding customer needs for product development and market alignment. With a background that transitions from sales to product marketing, he emphasizes the value of direct customer feedback in crafting and validating market approaches. Join Eric and Brady as they discuss the art of deriving actionable insights from market research, the importance of aligning product features with customer expectations, and the evolving landscape of marketing in the digital age. Discover how Aggregate Insights aids businesses in navigating market complexities and ensuring their offerings resonate with the target audience.

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric is joined by Rachelle Kuramoto, a renowned figure in the realm of content strategy and brand consultancy. With a career spanning over two decades, Rachelle shares her journey from exploring genetics to finding her true calling in the world of storytelling and business. Now overseeing content and brand for BIP Ventures, she delves into her role in shaping the narrative and strategy behind content that not only educates but also connects on a deeper level with audiences across various platforms. Eric and Rachelle engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the evolution of content, the impact of technology on storytelling, and the future of engaging audiences in a digital age. Whether you’re a content creator, a brand strategist, or simply passionate about the power of storytelling, this conversation offers unique insights into creating content that resonates, the intricacies of personalization, and the undeniable value of authenticity in a saturated digital landscape.

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Teresa delves into the transformative power of navigating liminal spaces, emphasizing the critical role of trust, both cognitive and vulnerability-based, in fostering resilient and innovative teams. Drawing from her extensive experience in leadership and strategic development, she outlines how leaders can effectively guide their teams through transitional phases, underscoring the importance of growth, embracing change, and the necessity of embracing conflict as a catalyst for creative solutions. Teresa's insights extend beyond conventional strategies, advocating for a holistic approach that includes understanding the human element, leveraging personal and organizational core values, and the relentless pursuit of aligning actions with the overarching purpose of the organization. Through engaging discussions, Teresa and Eric explore the intricacies of building high-performing teams, the nuances of marketing in times of change, and the significance of creating a culture that not only embraces but seeks out challenges as opportunities for development and innovation.

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When we're receiving messages, we want simplicity - and yet, when we're on the other side, as the sender, we have a propensity to push over-complicated, redundant, and jargon-laden messages out into the ether.

In this episode, Eric sits down with Ben Guttmann, the Founder of the Digital Natives Group and author of "Simply Put," to talk about why this is and what we as marketers can do to bridge this divide.

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In relational work, individuals with some sort of public-facing presence are at an advantage because people don't want to buy from a company but from an individual. They're in it to work with you, the expert - not your brand. That's what they're buying into.

In many business-to-business companies, though, it's often a challenge to convince those experts to step forward.

That's where someone like Emma Donovan, Co-Founder and Director of the human-centric brand studio Dapper, comes in.

In this episode, Eric sits down with Emma to talk about the why and how of personal branding.

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Most organizations, whether they realize it are not, service organizations.

A lot of the work that happens in organizations is separated and spread out across a variety of different nodes so much so that it's easy to lose sight of whether the value to customers and employees is actually being manifested.

In this episode, Eric sits down with Patrick Quattlebaum, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of service design consultancy Harmonic Design, for a talk about how organizations deliver value, the employee-customer experience continuum, and what a systems-thinking approach can do to help us make sense of it all.

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Doing your research when working in social media can save your brand so much potential trouble. It can get spooky when you make an unforgivable mistake on social media. On this throwback episode of The Claw, our Social Media Coordinator, Stella Huffman chats about social media horror stories that made her cringe.

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In business-solutions markets - your prospects - unfortunately - don't really know what they need when you first start talking with them."

"They might have an idea of what they need," as Jeremy Miner, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 7th Level, a sales training company, says, "but they understand neither the depth of the problem nor the consequences of what happens if they don't solve it."

In this episode, Eric talks with Jeremy about how to - as a business-solutions vendor - pose more effective questions to prospects, create "internal tension," and - of course - sell more, faster.

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Earned media, it's a useful thing.

It's easy to see why - "that third-party corroboration, getting media pick-up," as Mickie Kennedy, Founder of eReleases, says, "it's almost like social proof - or maybe even implied endorsement."

"It works like a referral in a way."

Useful - but resource-intensive, slow to build, and inherently unpredictable.

This doesn't, though, mean you shouldn't pursue earned media - but that, as Mickie and Eric discuss, it requires a proper strategy. To connect with Mickie, click HERE.

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With business-solutions purchases, "most people don't make immediate decisions."

As Stephanie Nivinskus, Chief Executive Officer of SizzleForce, says "you have to nurture them, love on them - provide reasons for them to do business with you, cultivating trust and consumer confidence."

This sort of thing, though, doesn't happen in today's market, as saturated as it is, without a well-reasoned, strategic approach - and where such an approach starts is with a fleshed out understanding of those you want to reach - your audience.

In this episode, we talk data, customer behavior, the degree to which you have to work at cultivating a relationship with your audience - and the part technology can play in automating segments of the process.

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"We have a certain audience - a group of people we want to get in touch with - but what's a way to do so that feels like a native part of their digital experience?"

As Zacharay Slingsby, Founder of Human Factor Media, sees it, the answer to this question is branded content, "digital video with a narrative structure, the purpose of which isn't to explicitly sell a product, but to entertain an audience."

In this episode, we talk - among other things - the iterative editing process, the preferences of today's consumer, and how to convince your clients of the necessity of content.

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Your shareholders now are your employees who share - they are the holder of that story to share."

So says Rhea Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peppershock Media, a full service advertising agency with in-house video production and graphic design, seasoned with digital spice.

Today - we're talking about culture - and how a "happy culture" results in "happy customers."

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My viewpoint is: obscurity is the fundamental problem. There are thousands - tens of thousands - of people out there we'd be able to help - if only they knew about us."

So says Tom Schwab, Founder and Chief Evangelist of Interview Valet, a concierge-level podcast guest booking service.

That's right - today, we're talking about podcasting on a podcast.

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Today, we're talking with Kyle Painting, Founder of My Influency, about influencer marketing - what it is, its use as a tactic, and his efforts to make it more straightforward and accessible for small and mid-market businesses.

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Today, we're talking with Jon Morris, who’s built a proprietary, tech-enabled approach for surfacing hidden financial insights and (given his background in digital marketing - he’s the mind behind Rise Interactive) is using it to empower marketing agencies to achieve first-rate financial performance.

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Today, we're talking with Zee Jeremic, Founder and CEO of Mass Engines, about revenue growth, business process optimisations re: marketing and sales, and marketing as a revenue (instead of cost) center.

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Today, we're talking with Ericka Saurit, Founder at Saurit Creative, about on becoming a "creative renegade," being strategic with your message, and capturing market voice.

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Today, we're talking with one of our most recent additions to the Pride: Evan Johnson, someone who's found himself working in marketing without much of a marketing background.

Evan talks about the work that went into learning the "language of marketing," how his non-marketing background has informed his view of the marketing landscape, and the advice he'd give to someone who's thinking about following the same trajectory as he.

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On this episode of The Claw, we welcome Jeff Bartsch of Story Greenlight. Story Greenlight unlocks the power of messaging so that people can connect. Jeff defines what a story actually is, how he approaches storytelling for companies, and advice for businessess who are hesitant to tell their story authentically. Listen in on what Jeff has to say!

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Today, we're talking with Josh Cohen, Director, Digital Marketing at Tarkenton about digital strategy, account-based marketing, and digital and display advertising - something he's forgotten more about than we'll ever manage to learn.

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On today's episode of The Claw, we welcome Adam Forrand, CEO and President of Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce. A chamber is all about being a liaison and advocate to the business community. Adam chats about the advantages of plugging into your local chamber including building connections, and how you choose which chamber is best for you geographically. Listen in on what Adam has to say!

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On today's episode of The Claw, in a continuation of last week's episode, we welcome back Will Adams of Tarkenton. In part 2 of this podcast Eric and Will discuss navigating the political nature of an organization, and what happens when you "go outside the roadmap". Listen in on what Will has to say!

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On today's episode of The Claw, we welcome Will Adams, President of Tarkenton. Tarkenton helps companies of all stripes get to market quickly and scale. In part one of this two-part episode, Will chats about adapting to change, navigating as an employee in a large organization, and the reward of being a political animal. Listen in on what Will has to say!

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On today's episode of The Claw, we welcome the The 'God Mother of Liger', Beth Miller of Executive Velocity. Executive Velocity specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, and succession planning. Beth chats about how the personalities and beliefs of individuals play into communications, how important development is in leadership roles, and discovering your business DNA. Listen in on what Beth has to say!

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On today's episode of The Claw we welcome Aaron Burnett of WheelHouse DMG. WheelHouse DMG is a data-driven performance drives marketing agency. Aaron chats about regulations put in play that all marketers should know about, how he approaches content strategy, and how to remain laser-focused on business value. Listen in on what Aaron has o say!

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On this episode of The Claw we welcome Camela Thompson, VP of marketing at Calibermind. Calibermind is a B2B customer data platform. Camela talks about adjusting your marketing to the way buyers are shopping, challenges B2B marketers face when adjusting to new industry standards, and the reality of B2B marketing today. Listen in on what Camela has to say!

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"Leadership is the thing that creates culture." People running small and medium-sized businesses are the most impactful entities regarding company culture. On today's episode of The Claw, we welcome Jesan Sorrels of Leadership Toolbox. Leadership Toolbox helps managers and supervisors become better leaders. In this podcast, Jesan talks about how to asses and clearly define your company's culture, and advice on what to do if your company is experiencing mergers and acquisitions. Listen in on Jesan's impactful advice!

Whether you're a small business owner or part of a larger creative agency, financial management is crucial to long-term success. Join us on this episode of The Claw Podcast as we dive into the world of Jody Grunden of Summit Virtual CFO Services and explore the important role that Summit plays in ensuring creative agencies manage their finances to ultimately drive success.

"People's potential for suffering is so grand." On Today's episode of The Claw, we welcome Juliana Marulanda, founder and partner for Scaletime. Scaletime is an organization that helps with consulting, training, and facilitating agency owners to scale. Juliana chats about when business owners should consider scaling, how to adequately do so, and how to attract your dream client. Listen in on what Juliana has to say!

On today's episode of The Claw, we welcome Dedren Snead of Subsume. Subsume's mission is to empower storytellers with technology to make sure underrepresented voices are heard through technology. Dedren and Eric chat about how marketing benefits from new technology, how he goes about cients that are interested in virtual reality and how marketing and virtual realites similarities and differeces. Listen in on what Dedren has to say!

On this episode of The Claw, our very own Cynthia Hayes leads the conversation with Kyle Tothill of eHire. They chat about how marketing can impact employee retention and engagement as well as ensuring your next candidate is a great cultural fit. Listen in on what Kyle has to say! On this episode of The Claw, our very own Cynthia Hayes leads the conversation with Kyle Tothill of eHire. They chat about how marketing can impact employee retention and engagement as well as ensuring your next candidate is a great cultural fit. Listen in on what Kyle has to say! 

On this episode of The Claw we welcome back Cynthia Hayes to chat about internal politics including tips and tricks on how to effectively communicate with your marketing team and teach them that marketing is not a dance, it's a destination. Listen in to see what our “In-House Politician” has to share.

Doing your research when working in social media can save your brand so much potential trouble. It can get spooky when you make an unforgivable mistake on social media. On this episode of The Claw we welcome back our Social Media Coordinator, Stella Huffman back to chat about social media horror stories that made her cringe.

WOW! Whether is creepy crawlers, terrible typography, or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, our Creative Director, Sandra Gurley joins us on The Claw! On this very first time, she spills the tea on some examples of design disasters within the industry.

Listen in, on how Sandra explains how the devil lives in the details!

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There’s no "I" in team, and team members come and go as a company expands but what type of team members are needed internally and where might a company outsource? In this episode of The Claw we welcome Chris LaFay of Classic City Consulting to talk about teams and what you need to do as a marketing executive to resonate best with your tech clients.

Although it's August, we believe that August is the new New Year. Now is the time to think about your content calendar for next year ahead. In this episode of The Claw, Liger Partners director of content, Jackie Chism shares with us why content planning is imperative to creating strategic content that your audience will actually like.

When most audiences are multicultural today, there’s a need for translating your marketing communication into other languages. … and if you want to make sure you don’t offend or annoy your audience, Google translate can’t help you. In this episode of The Claw, Joe Goldstein, Resource Coordinator at TrueLanguage, shares common mistakes and misconceptions when it comes to translation, why businesses need localization and not just translation, and how you can approach the translation process successfully.

Communication is the foundation of all relationships. We’re happy to have Liger’s managing partner Cynthia Hayes back on The Claw to chat. Listen in on Cynthia’s tips on how to communicate in the middle of mergers and acquisitions as well as communicating something new or different from a leadership perspective.

Insurance agencies are in constant competition with each other. Is your insurance agency leveraging its content writing to the best of its ability to stand out? Jackie Chism, director of content at Liger Partners, joins us on The Claw to chat about missed opportunities within insurance content writing.

Why is it important to have social media in today’s climate? Today we’re welcoming new Liger Brejhe’ on The Claw to talk about why refusing to be present on social media can hurt your business.

What two questions do you need to ask in your marketing interviews to find the people who will take your marketing to the next level? Today on The Claw, Eric is joined by Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of the Hire Talent to discuss all things hiring and how marketing impacts your hiring.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool that everyone, especially business leaders, need to be utilizing. But what should you be posting on LinkedIn and what needs to be in your profile? Today on the show Liger's Social Media Manager, Stella Huffman is back to discuss all things LinkedIn!

Hiring for sales within your organization is one of the most difficult and important things leaders have to do. Today on the show Eric is joined by Business Leader, Sales and Leadership Expert, Executive Advisor, Speaker & Strategist, Jane Gentry to discuss building trust in your company's leadership and how to hire and retain top sales talent.

It can be a challenge to keep up with your audience's changing behaviors, but it is certainly not impossible!  Today on the The Claw Eric is joined by Liger's Director of Client Success, Vanessa Martinez to discuss how you can better understand where your target market is and what they need.

Are your sales and marketing teams working together to help you achieve your business goals?  Today on The Claw, Eric sits down with Todd Callen, VP of Sales at Acsellerate Sales Advisors to discuss the functions of each department and how they can compliment each other.

The season of love is upon us, but is your brand sharing the love online? Liger’s Social Media Manager and holiday fanatic, Stella Huffman is in the studio with tips for how your brand can engage with customers and receive the love you deserve.

This week on The Claw Podcast, Eric is joined by Jencap’s Kathryn Smith. As the Managing Director of Marketing, Kathryn has overseen more than 12 mergers, acquisitions, and rebrands in 2021. After rising to the 4th largest insurance wholesaler in the country in less than 6 years of existence, Jencap is a brand with a story to tell. Listen in as Kathryn discusses what it takes to unify a large group of specialized businesses all under one brand umbrella.

One of the most important aspects of business is understanding who you are trying to reach. When trying to reach your audience, whether through advertising, campaigns, or surveys, it’s important to consider their perspectives and experiences. On this week’s episode, UX Researcher & Liger, Jojo Bowling is here to discuss what information you may be missing about your customers. From bias to focus groups to question types, JoJo and Eric cover all of the hot-button topics.Listen in to learn how you can understand and reach your audience.

Aside from the day to day decisions that come with running a business, business owners must also think about the strategic planning that impacts the long term success of the company. One consideration they often overlook is succession planning.As a CEO, director, or manager, you should be replaceable in your organization. This week on The Claw Podcast Beth Miller of Executive Velocity joins Eric to discuss how your organization can plan for the future.Listen in for tips on how to foster development for your senior leaders to expand their roles and success.

The holidays provide so many opportunities for your company to engage with your customers in a unique way. This week on The Claw Podcast, Liger's resident social media expert Stella Huffman is back in the studio to give you your holiday guide to social media so you can make your brand shine this season.Want to know how to finish 2021 strong and create momentum for the new year? Listen to Stella’s full interview here.

Are you struggling to attract quality talent like many other companies in 2021? It's certainly an employee's market but that doesn't mean you need to get a ping pong table and have beer on tap to attract your desired candidates.  This week the OG of Opportunity Courtney Psinas joins The Claw Podcast to tell you how to actually attract your next new hire.  Listen in for Courtney's tip on what NOT to do when you are hiring.

On our final Halloween edition of The Claw, Eric is joined by Liger's Video Production Manager, Ingrid Schmidt to discuss all of the deadly video mistakes that will kill your career and how to avoid them. #video #marketing #LigerPartners

Pursuing new leads is essential, but are you putting in the effort to retain your loyal customers?  Today on The Claw, Eric sits down with Liger's own Director of Client Success, Cynthia Hayes to discuss why retention and acquisition should both be apart of your marketing strategy.

Is your copy so spooky it's scaring away potential customers? Today on The Claw, Eric is joined by Liger's Director of Content, Jackie Chism, to discuss how to draw people in with your words.

Join Eric for this spooky Halloween episode of The Claw!  Today he's sitting down with fellow Ligers, Stella Huffman and Maddie Hayes to discuss the do's and don'ts of social media.

On this episode of The Claw, Eric is LIVE at DIG SOUTH talking to Ernest Eich of Shandoka Electric Motorcycles.

Today on The Claw, Eric is joined by Justin Newell. Justin is the COO of AI workforce management solution, Inform Software. On this episode, Justin discusses the digital shift in supply chain management, return on optimization (ROO), and why and how to incorporate your Marketing in decisions beyond sales and marketing. Listen in to learn about the AI projects Justin is working on with Delta and other logistic companies.

How can advertisers move their buyers along the customer journey? Andrew Fischer of Choozle joins Eric on the podcast to discuss display advertising and how to optimize it in your marketing.

Today on The Claw Podcast Eric is joined by Quinetha Frasier. Quinetha is a promoter, connector, and the Founder of of Southern Equity Collective. On this episode she talks about diversity equity and inclusion as it relates to your business and how to embed these concepts into your marketing.Listen in to learn what the most dangerous type of leader is.

When you look ahead to the future, do you know what the strongest indicator of where we are headed as a culture is? It's not academia or Wall Street. It's not politics. Research has actually found politics is the LAST indicator. Turns out arts and entertainment is what leads and creates our culture. This week on The Claw Podcast, Bryan Coley, Chief Creative Officer of Reel Experiences, joins Eric to talk about how you can use Netflix to strategize your next move as business leaders and as as marketers.

On this episode of The Claw, Eric is joined by Crispin Cruz. Crispin is a seasoned sales expert and the founder and CEO of Sales Arbiter.Sales and marketing are often listed together but really are not the same. Crispin joins the podcast today to talk about aligning your sales and marketing teams and the 7 parts of the sales process. Tune in and find out where you can support and augment your sales team.

The office is coming back but will it ever be the same again? Today on The Claw, Chris Bisceglie, VP of Marketing at Atlanta Office Interiors, joins Eric to discuss upcoming office trends, why your office reflects your brand and impacts your bottom line, and how to create a space that tells your story. Listen in to hear how the Liger Lair was designed and then register for our Open House to come see the space in person: https://1l.ink/2T42LG8.

A few weeks ago Fela Smith joined The Claw to teach us that the biggest marketing mistake executives make when it comes to creating marketing messages is talking to the wrong audience. This week on The Claw, Jackie Chism, Lead Writer of Liger Partners joins Eric to teach you how to use persona data and research to write messages that convert. Listen in for one simple tip to transform the effectiveness of your copy.

Are you  spending your marketing budget in the most effective and efficient way?  Often overlooked, research is such an important component when you are launching a product or creating messaging to promote your product or company. To have the right message that hits the right customer results in a much greater ROI from your marketing strategy.  Tune in to find out the marketing mistake most marketers make when they develop their marketing plans.

Content marketing is an essential part of your strategy.  Tune in to this episode of The Claw to find out more!

Local business owners are so busy in the day-to-day of their business operations that marketing is overlooked and often feels overwhelming. Yet marketing for small businesses has only become more important in 2021 to let customers know they exist. This week on The Claw Podcast, Courtney Psinas joins host Eric Holtzclaw to show us why marketing doesn't have to be overwhelming and it certainly doesn't need to be costly for small businesses. Listen in for tips you can implement today to attract customers and keep them coming through the doors. 

On this week's episode of The Claw, Eric is joined by Founder of Consciously Funded, Lavonya Jones. Listen to this conversation as Lavonya gives listeners 3 tips to find investors who are invested in your company with more than just finances and tells why that is important.

Okay fine! Metrics do matter but not the metrics you are using. Learning where to look to determine where to spend your next marketing dollar is going to be key to a successful strategy. This week's episode focus is all about the marketing you ask for vs the marketing you need. Nobody wants to waste money, so listen in for your next marketing move.

"We may not have been the best startup that day, but we were the most prepared. They knew I didn't come to play." Ashlee Ammons joins Whitney on the podcast to share how she and her mom, fellow business partner, Kerry Schrader became two of the first black women to raise $1 million in a pitch competition for their company, Mixtroz.

Kristin Andree, Chief Strategist with Andree Consulting Group, joins the Canned Heat podcast to share personal branding tips for women in business. Plus, we discuss the launch of her upcoming StrongHER Together Community Groups and how to push past the limits we set for ourselves.

The right tactics, added together, create a successful strategy. On this edition of the Canned Heat Podcast, Mark McKenzie, co-owner (with his brothers!) of Docqmax Digital Printing joins Liger Partners Managing Partner, Whitney Mendoza to talk print marketing to accompany your trade show and other growth initiatives.

On this episode of the #CannedHeat Podcast, Founder & CEO of DeVil-Tech, Edward DeVilliers, joins Liger Partners' Doji Master (aka Chief Strategist) Eric Holtzclaw to talk about working with the government as a small business. #UnleashTheBeast

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Everyone is always told "You need to be on social media," but no one knows what they are supposed to do with it once they're on it. It turns out it's actually much simpler to create quality content than you might think. Liger Partners' Doji Master (aka Chief Strategist) Eric Holtzclaw and Nunchuck Master (aka Managing Partner) Whitney Mendoza are back on this episode of Canned Heat to discuss creating content and being strategic with it.

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Nadine Mullings, Liger Partners Project Manager, joins Doji Master (aka Chief Strategist) Eric Holtzclaw again to discuss operations: creating a plan and executing it.

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On this episode of the Canned Heat Podcast, Liger Partners' Doji Master (aka Chief Strategist) Eric Holtzclaw and Nunchuck Master (aka Managing Partner) Whitney Mendoza sit down and discuss how to move fast when you're big. #UnleashTheBeast

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On this episode of Canned Heat, Nadine Mullings, Project Manager with Liger Partners, joins Doji Master (aka Chief Strategist) Eric Holtzclaw, to discuss email marketing and how it's very much alive. #UnleashTheBeast

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Joining in on the fun, Cynthia Hayes, Public Relations Project Manager for Liger Partners, demonstrates her mad skills in earned media and public relations in her conversation with Doji Master (aka Chief Strategist) Eric Holtzclaw. #UnleashTheBeast

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"All business is local in some aspect." - David Ciancio

On this episode of Canned Heat, Eric V. Holtzclaw sits down with SEO Wizard David "Rev" Ciancio as he shares his location based marketing and search engine optimization magic tips. #UnleashTheBeast

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Be a Task Master, Not a Task Asker. - Eric V. Holtzclaw

Co-Founder of LigerPartners and Nunchuck Master Whitney Mendoza joins me on the #CannedHeat Podcast to talk with me about building your team and having strong operations.

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Transformers: Catering to the Buyer Experience

The journey from awareness to purchase is changing. Customers want to experience your product for themselves on their own schedule, not just read about it on your website. Chief Revenue Officer of The Crucible Group Mike Ladd joins this edition of Canned Heat to share how Omedym makes it happen for their clients through video and understanding buyer intent.

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Insta Heat: Liger Partners' Doji Master (aka Chief Strategist) Eric Holtzclaw and Nunchuck Master (aka Managing Partner) Whitney Mendoza dish on how hashtags, ads and social media exposure drum up more cheese for your quesadilla.

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Marketing and sales; separate parts working hand-in-hand. So how do you know when to hire a salesperson?

How do you track real ROI (not just vanity link clicks and calls)? Mike Ladd, Owner of The Crucible Group joins Liger Partners Dojo Master and Chief Strategist, Eric V. Holtzclaw to share his insights on this edition of the Canned Heat Podcast.

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