Episodes

Joining Jaci and Michael on this episode of the He Said She Said, Razor Branding Podcast is Jason Friedman, a theater nerd turned serial entrepreneur. Jason’s passion lies in coaching, supporting, and championing other entrepreneurs in growing and scaling their businesses. His involvement in national theater tours helped him realize that the same principles used in show business to command standing ovations could be applied to every business (on or offline), regardless of industry or location. ...

In this episode of the “He Said She Said Razor Branding” podcast, hosts Michael and Jaci Russo delve into the complexities of rebranding – clarifying that rebranding encompasses far more than just a new logo; it involves a comprehensive assessment of a company’s visual identity, messaging, and audience. They discuss the importance of maintaining consistency and emotional connection in branding, emphasizing the significance of thorough research, strategic planning, and selecting experienced partn...

Greg Brooks joins Jaci and Michael on this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast to talk about the current and future state of SEO, and how businesses can thrive in an ever evolving digital marketing landscape. As Partner and CMO at SearchTides, a forward-thinking SEO agency, Greg provides his insight into how businesses can take advantage of technology, as well as tips on how to get the most out of AI. Greg Brooks is a leader and prominent figure in the digital marketing...

Joining Jaci and Michael on this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast is Rachel Hernandez, Director of Brand Strategy at Next Net Media. Known for her deep insights into brand strategy and SEO, Rachel discusses the evolution of digital marketing, emphasizing the impact of AI and the internet’s dynamic landscape. Tune in to gain expert knowledge on enhancing your brand’s digital footprint and leveraging AI for marketing growth and success. Rachel Hernandez is the Director...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael are joined by Brandon Leibowitz, the founder and operator of SEO Optimizers, to talk about the often discussed, but rarely understood topic of SEO, and the importance it plays in branding. Brandon Leibowitz runs and operates SEO Optimizers, a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic and transform that traffic into leads. Brandon’s journey in d...

Greg McDaniel, a partner in McDaniel/Callahan Real Estate Team in Northern California, joins Jaci and Michael on this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast to talk about the importance of authenticity – both in branding and in life. As a real estate agent known for his authenticity and unique perspective on life and business, Greg McDaniel shares his insights on the importance of being genuine and treating people well across all industries. Greg shares his journey, emphas...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael talk about their recent attendance at the 21 Hats Conference in Fort Worth, TX. They highlighted the pivotal role that the 21 Hats founder, Loren Feldman, has played in the continued growth of their business in addition to providing insights gained from their participation at the conference. One of the biggest takeaways was having the opportunity to interact with like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders ...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Mark Donnigan, founder of Growth Stage Marketing, to discuss the shift from traditional marketing to virtual marketing, understanding your audience, and the importance of who’s on your marketing team. Mark Donnigan, founder of Growth Stage Marketing, builds technology companies as a virtual chief marketing officer and business consultant. Starting his career as a seller and advancing to sales leadership while ...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Bartsch, visionary storyteller and founder of Story Greenlight, to discuss the power of storytelling in branding and how to reach your audience in the age of AI by creating authentic content with human connection. Jeff Bartsch is a visionary storyteller and founder of Story Greenlight, a coaching company that helps accounting executives and advisors become better communicators. He sharpened his storytelli...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Geers, CPA, CEO and co-founder of Zeroed-In Consulting, to discuss the importance of financial literacy for small business owners and how embracing new financial technology can help streamline personal accounting tasks, while at the same time, protect and improve your brand. Kyle Geers is a licensed CPA based in Los Angeles, CA. With 10+ years of public accounting experience, Kyle has worked with financia...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael reflect on the past year and what they believe we can expect in 2024 – providing their insight on emerging technology and trends as they relate to branding and businesses working in B2B spaces. The He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast is hosted by Jaci and Michael Russo, covering topics like entrepreneurship, B2B marketing, messaging for your target audience, and of course, building your brand. Together...

On this bonus episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Rick Caballo, a designer, artist, creative director, and co-founder of the Nashville, Tennessee, and Australian-based Dead Horse Branding. On the podcast, Rick provides his insight on branding for musicians and personalities, in addition to the importance of building relationships for the long-term success of any brand. Rick Caballo, self-proclaimed “renaissance man” and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, is a...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Levi Lascsak, an author, real estate agent, video creator, and co-founder of Passive Prospecting, to discuss how mastering the art of creating quality content helps generate inbound leads for your brand. Levi Lascsak is a real estate agent, video creator, author, and co-founder of Passive Prospecting. He is also an Iraq combat veteran and a frequent speaker and entrepreneurial expert who has led new companies ...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Serial Entrepreneur and Author Jeremy Delk to discuss embracing failure, learning from adversity, and gaining a deeper understanding of your brand through emotional and quantitative data. Jeremy Delk is a self-made entrepreneur, author, investor, and speaker. Since 2001, his businesses have earned hundreds of millions in revenue and created hundreds of high-paying American jobs. Today, he uses his experience t...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Becky Lawlor, the Founder and Chief Research and Content Officer at Redpoint, to discuss the challenges of using data meaningfully and the importance of effective survey design when creating and implementing marketing strategies. Becky Lawlor is the Founder and Chief Research and Content Officer at Redpoint, a boutique original research and content marketing agency renowned for its work with major brands like ...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Lori Haller, founder of Designing Response, to talk about the challenges of staying relevant, creative problem solving, and the importance of being adaptable to different audiences. Lori Haller is an extremely in-demand creative strategist, speaker, author, and coach whose agency has been creating award-winning, sales-generating direct mail, online promotions, space advertising, and design for over 20 years. H...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Shachar Meron, Partner and Creative Strategist at Bluegreen Branding, to discuss the importance of education, research, and collaboration – both creatively and strategically – for B2B branding to yield better results for your brand. Shachar Meron has 20 years of experience as a branding, advertising, and marketing executive and has worked on 100+ brands, including well-known brands like TransUnion, Boeing, McD...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Kurt Uhlir, a globally recognized marketer, operator, and speaker, to talk about how establishing systems and processes early on leads to building better businesses and better brands. Preview Caption: As a popular keynote speaker, podcast guest, and author, Kurt Uhlir wants to help people and create environments where people can flourish as themselves. Kurt has given hundreds of speeches across the United Stat...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Jonathan Sachs, Chief Revenue Officer at iDiscovery Solutions, and our very own Molly Daigle, President of Client Success at brandRUSSO, to celebrate International Podcast Day and to talk about their experiences hosting podcasts for their respective brands.

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Katrina McKinnon, an Australian content writing expert, to talk about the value of storytelling in marketing and how combining creativity and strategy creates strong, compelling, and lasting brands. (Sound familiar?) Katrina McKinnon founded one of Australia’s first web development agencies in 1996 and pioneered innovative practices now standard in eCommerce, including off-shoring and content marketing. She is...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Gil Allouche, founder of Metadata, to discuss the role of automation in marketing and how it can benefit both productivity and happiness. Michael, Jaci, and Gill also spent time talking about the idea of bringing a B2C mentality to a B2B world, and the potential for changing the rules of B2B marketing. Together, they emphasized the need for creativity and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Gil Allouch...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by David Deutsch, copywriter, marketing strategist, author, and copywriting coach, to discuss the changing landscape of advertising and how some traditional advertising methods can still be a secret weapon in modern B2B branding. David also shares some of his experience while working for the great David Ogilvy at Ogilvy & Mather on Madison Avenue. David Deutsch is a world-renowned direct response copywriter, mar...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Dan Chamberlain, Senior Director of Marketing (Americas) at ENGIE Impact, to talk about B2B marketing, specifically how identifying your target industries with the right strategies and aligning your sales and marketing teams can take your efforts to the next level. A highly engaging and successful leader, Dan has over 25 years of B2B marketing across multiple industries including professional services, techno...

On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Sean Schnipper, Director of Marketing at Transervice, to talk about the challenges and strategies involved in managing a brand for a national logistics company, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, authenticity, and trust in building a successful brand. Sean Schnipper is the Director of Marketing at Transervice, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience in all aspects of marketing communications...