Marketing Sweats

Creating Better Customer Experience for B2B Brands with Erin Bowald

As Executive Strategy Director, Erin Bowald works with agency clients daily at Simantel. Which is why she’s the perfect person to talk to us about client problems we often see and the three-phase solution used to achieve better CX.

The Journey of Personal Branding with Bryan Wish and Rich Keller

For anyone interested in defining who they are and the value they bring to the world, this episode is for you. Personal brand coaches, Bryan and Rich, dig into why your personal brand is so important to your professional work.

Marketing and Branding a City with Joshua Gunn

The charismatic Joshua Gunn, President and CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, joins us to discuss his early music career, passion for economic development and vision to grow Peoria into the upper echelon of Midwestern cities.

Think Outdoors with Rick Robinson

An out-of-home marketing expert joins us to chat about how creativity and strategy help to bring brands to the public, whether with digital screens or cutting-edge experiential efforts.

Building Virtual Teams with Jeff Hunter

The pandemic has caused many companies to rethink the way they operationalize their work. And Jeff, the Founder of VA Staffers, will be the first to tell you why remote teams make sense for organizations.

The Evolution from Branding to CX with Tim Van Hoof

VP of Marketing at COUNTRY Financial discusses the company’s marketing journey from branding to customer experience. Tim is a strong advocate for putting people first and then bringing that connection and personalization to digital marketing.

From the Board Room to the Rodeo with George Taylor

Former VP and Chief Marketing Officer of Caterpillar joins us to discuss his extraordinary career path, what it takes to be an effective leader and his Midwestern values. Tune in for a masterclass in business acumen with George Taylor.

Building a Legacy with Kim Blickenstaff

An inspiring story about a man who made millions as an entrepreneur then returned to his hometown to invest big in his community. As developer and founder of KDB Group, Kim does it all because of his passion for improving people’s lives.

Purpose, Passion and People with Katie McCord Jenkins

President and chairperson of Illinois Mutual Insurance covers all things from modernizing a 110-year-old company to work-life balance to women in leadership. And she does it all with a people-first mentality

Against the Grain with Bob Hoffman

Agency leader turned author offers us a different perspective on the podcast today. Find out why Bob is a skeptic of the advertising industry and how understanding his viewpoint can help you become a better marketer.