Episodes

Jennifer Tsay talks with Jason Barnard about scaling smarter. Jennifer Tsay, CEO and Co-Founder of Shoott, speaks with Jason Barnard about the shift from a growth-focused to a profitability-driven mindset. She explains how tracking customer acquisition costs and KPIs daily has been crucial for adapting to market shifts and staying in control of her business. This data-driven approach helped her company achieve a remarkable 20-fold profit increase in one year. Jennifer shares with Jason Barnard h...

Michael Davern talks with Jason Barnard about end-to-end AI marketing enablement. Michael Davern, CEO and Co-Founder of Incept, talks with Jason Barnard about how AI becomes exponentially more valuable with training, the shift from time-based billing to outcome-focused work, and why reps—just like in marketing—are key to getting reliable results. Michael shares how Incept uses AI to speed up research, streamline client deliverables, and enable teams to focus on the 20% of work they truly excel a...

Rich Kahn talks with Jason Barnard about unmasking ad fraud. Rich Kahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Anura.io, talks with Jason Barnard about the massive impact of ad fraud and how invalid traffic (IVT) continues to plague the digital advertising ecosystem. They discuss the different layers of fraud, including general invalid traffic (GIVT) and more subtle forms like SIVT, which mimics legitimate user behavior. Rich explains how traditional detection methods often miss the mark, especially when fraud o...

Amarjot Singh talks with Jason Barnard about building adaptive AI. Amarjot Singh, founder and CEO of Skylark Labs, talks with Jason Barnard about how machines can be taught to learn like humans, the complexities of building true autonomy, and why long-term memory systems are critical to progress. Amarjot Singh shares his journey with Jason Barnard from academic research to launching a commercial AI company in the defense sector. He shares the realities of navigating long sales cycles, hiring for...

Matt B. Britton talks with Jason Barnard about Generation AI. Matt B. Britton is a consumer trend expert, and the founder and CEO of Suzy. Matt discusses the impact of Generation Alpha (born 0-15) and their relationship with AI, positioning them as the first generation to grow up with AI seamlessly integrated into their lives.Matt B. Britton and Jason Barnard discuss how AI will redefine everything from career paths to parenting, education, and business, significantly impacting how we live and w...

Steven Davis talks with Jason Barnard about career mobility. Steven Davis, CEO and Managing Director of Renaissance Solutions, Inc., talks with Jason Barnard about how emotional intelligence, digital presence, and intentional networking are reshaping the future of career growth. Steven emphasizes the power of showing up authentically—on LinkedIn, in the workplace, and even in Google's search results. He stresses that confidence doesn't mean being the loudest in the room; it's about clarity, cons...

Guy E. Baker talks with Jason Barnard about the Market Tune-Up. Guy E. Baker, a Wealth and Business Coach and founder of the Wealth Teams Alliance, talks with Jason Barnard about the importance of CEOs balancing their personal brand with their corporate identity. Guy emphasizes the balance of asking open-ended questions in a conversation while staying skilled at recognizing patterns in client behavior. He stresses that objections aren’t roadblocks but opportunities to understand better. Guy E. B...

Benjamin Zweig talks with Jason Barnard about decoding the future of work. Benjamin Zweig, an economist and the CEO of Revelio Labs, talks with Jason Barnard about the future of work, particularly in light of AI and remote work trends. Benjamin highlights how remote work has proven beneficial for business growth, employee satisfaction, and global hiring opportunities. Jason Barnard and Benjamin Zweig discuss remote work's impact on productivity and organizational dynamics. They talk about the ch...

Saul Marquez talks with Jason Barnard about B2B Marketing mastery. Saul Marquez is the founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a global digital marketing agency serving healthcare clients exclusively. Saul shares his proven framework, which is built on four key pillars of marketing: strategy, owned, earned, and paid media. He emphasizes the importance of starting with strategy, not tactics. Understanding your ideal client profiles (ICPs) and their pain points is essential because emotions drive acti...

Emanuel Rose talks with Jason Barnard about AI implementation. Emanuel Rose is an author and CEO of Strategic eMarketing where he helps companies achieve business success with authentic storytelling. Emanuel emphasizes the role of AI in automating tasks, and the distinction between human creativity and AI automation. Jason Barnard and Emanuel Rose share insights on how to identify areas for AI implementation, the importance of maintaining human authenticity, and offers practical advice on the be...

Allan Levy talks with Jason Barnard about the future of CRM and Digital Marketing with Generative AI. Allan Levy is an entrepreneur and CEO of Alchemy Worx and LYQ Testing. Alan discusses the integration of ChatGPT in their tool to generate subject lines, which has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of their campaigns. Jason Barnard and Allan Levy emphasize the importance of context in AI, noting that ChatGPT's effectiveness increases with specific details. Allan also highlights AI's role...

Jesse Kirshbaum talks with Jason Barnard about music and brands. Jesse Kirshbaum is the CEO of Nue Agency and an American entrepreneur. Jesse, who works at the intersection of music, technology, and brand partnerships, discusses various ways brands can use music to connect with consumers, such as partnering with artists, live events, and product placements. Jason Barnard and Jesse Kirshbaum discuss strategies for successful brand-music collaborations, including managing deliverables, creating lo...

Ulf Arnetz talks with Jason Barnard about establishing solutions-driven companies. Ulf Arnetz is the founder and chairman of Howwe Technologies, a unique solution for executives to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. He is a Swedish entrepreneur who developed a software solution for CEOs. Jason Barnard and Ulf Arnetz discuss the challenge of maintaining quality and competitive advantage as their companies grow. Ulf also emphasizes that maintaining quality involves keeping the product ...

Greg S. Reid talks with Jason Barnard about stickability. Greg S. Reid is known best for being the Founder of Secret Knock, a Forbes and Inc. Magazine top-rated event focused on partnership, networking, and business development. Greg S. Reid and Jason Barnard discuss the concept of "Stickability," which is all about perseverance in business and life. Greg shares insights on how to maintain perseverance through challenges, citing examples from successful individuals like Steve Wozniak of Apple an...

Damon Lembi talks with Jason Barnard about the learn-it-all leader. Damon Lembi is the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast and the CEO of Learnit. Damon Lembi and Jason Barnard discuss the essential traits of a learn-it-all leader: humility, curiosity, integrity, accountability, and courage. Damon shares insights on how these traits help create a flexible, adaptive, and successful leadership approach. Damon and Jason explore the importance of continuous learning, delegation, and feedback in busines...

Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Jason Barnard about leveraging personal branding to drive business growth. Peter Murphy Lewis is a Fractional CMO and the Founder of Strategic Pete. Peter successfully utilizes his personal brand to generate 90% of his revenue. He highlights key challenges like maintaining a personal brand's influence while planning for potential business exit. Peter also emphasizes how personal branding has significantly impacted his career, including opportunities from TV shows to...

Jim Heininger talks with Jason Barnard about mastering the three R's of brand evolution. Jim Heininger, Founder and Principal of Rebranding Experts, discusses the differences between brand Refresh, Repositioning, and complete Rebranding. Jim also explains the two primary reasons for rebranding: 1. the necessity, due to mergers or crises, and opportunity, and 2. to pursue new strategic growth paths. Jim Heininger and Jason Barnard explore the challenges in rebranding, such as legal trademark issu...

Judy Morgan DVM talks with Jason Barnard about building success in a niche industry. Judy Morgan DVM is an entrepreneur, Holistic Veterinarian, and owner of Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets. Judy discusses her journey in creating a niche within the veterinary industry, focusing on holistic and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine. Judy explains how social media, particularly Facebook initially, played a crucial role in spreading her message and building her brand. With her daughter ma...

Matt Raad talks with Jason Barnard about the double exit. Matt Raad, the CEO of eBusiness Institute and Website Investor, discusses the concept of a "double exit," where entrepreneurs can grow a business using their personal brand and later exit without diminishing the company's value. Matt reveals proven strategies for acquiring, growing, and selling websites. Jason Barnard and Matt Raad also discuss the challenges and strategies for businesses heavily dependent on personal branding when it com...

Sameer Somal talks with Jason Barnard about building trust in the digital age. Sameer Somal is the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology and Co-Founder of Girl Power Talk. Sameer leads client engagements focused on digital transformation, risk management, and technology development. Sameer talks about building trust in the digital age, with a focus on managing personal brands and handling both good and bad press. He explains the comprehensive process his company uses to manage and repair digital r...

Ashish Fernando talks with Jason Barnard about AI innovation in global education. Ashish Fernando, CEO and Founder of iSchoolConnect and EDMO, was the first edtech partner with Google Cloud and created an AI-powered platform that matches students with the right institutions. He is a member of the Forbes Council and speaks on education, AI, international student life, leadership, and future skills. Ashish talks about his journey, from earning a full MBA scholarship to creating an AI-driven platfo...

John T. Hewitt talks with Jason Barnard about how to create raving fans for your business. John T. Hewitt is the founder of Liberty Tax Service and CEO of Loyalty Brands, an innovative umbrella franchise organization that oversees multiple franchise concepts. Drawing from his 55 years of experience building billion-dollar companies, John reveals why traditional customer satisfaction isn't enough and how to transform customers into raving fans. He emphasizes the importance of creating "raving fan...

Gui Costin talks with Jason Barnard about helping investment firms thrive. Gui Costin is the Founder and CEO of Dakota, a powerhouse in the investment services industry. Dakota has helped clients raise over $40 billion since its inception in 2006. Gui leads with a singular, profound mission at heart, mentoring and fostering career growth. He is a leader in sales and marketing, and works to help educate investment firms on the processes and procedures they can implement to scale their business. G...

Steven Rothberg talks with Jason Barnard about scaling a million-user career platform. Steven Rothberg is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter. He believes that every student and recent graduate deserves to have access to meaningful employment opportunities through efficient, cost-effective recruitment solutions that bridge talented graduates with leading employers. Steven Rothberg shares insights from scaling a job search platform across international markets. He discuss...