Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsGen X Amplified is the premier podcast dedicated to the powerful generation between the boomers and millennials.
The podcast features valuable insights and conversations with Gen X leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs including: Jon Fortt, Lindsey Pollak, Tara Jaye Frank, Carmine Gallo, Ada Calhoun, Melissa Proctor, and many others.
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069: Tara Jaye Frank On Becoming a Waymaker and Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 73.9 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have yes…another #FabulousOver40 Fireside Chat edition. And it’s with my good friend, the fabulous and phenomenal Tara Jaye Frank. And we are going to be unpacking her latest and greatest book The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence. Which in my opinion Is a MUST READ for all workplace leaders today. Without question. About Tara Tara is an equity strategist, speaker, C-Suite advisor, and the Preside...
068: Zephrine Hanson On Farming and Managing Your Mental Health at Midlife
September 06, 2022 13:56 - 44 minutes - 66.4 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, I have a great and important conversation with Zephrine Hanson. Zephrine is a veteran, farmer, story amplifier, and the founder of Hampden Farms, a suburban farming project that offers small-batch artisanal products made from organic ingredients that are lovingly grown and sustainably sourced. And she also happens to be a fellow member of LinkedIn’s inaugural cohort of its Creator Accelerator Program! During this episode, Zephrine and I discuss her p...
067: Kim Alexis Newton On Hallmark, Quilting, and Why It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams
August 30, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 80.7 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by the wonderful and amazing Kim Alexis Newton. Kim is a former Hallmark Cards Inc. corporate executive, quilt artist, board member, and also my fellow Vanderbilt Business School alumni! She is also one of the featured phenoms in the #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series on LinkedIn. During this episode, Kim and I chat about her 20-plus years experience working for Hallmark Cards – which was her dream job coming out of business school. And also ...
066: Sunny Bonnell On Thriving as a RARE BREED at Work and in Life
August 23, 2022 14:59 - 49 minutes - 71.8 MBWe are back for another #FabulousOver40 edition of Gen X Amplified, featuring my chat with Sunny Bonnell, who is the co-founder and CEO of Motto — one of the top branding agencies in the country. Sunny is also the co-author of the bestselling book RARE BREED: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different (HarperCollins), which has been hailed as one of the most unique business books of its time and used by global teams everywhere. During our conversation, Sunny and I discu...
065: Erik Moses On Becoming the First Black President of a NASCAR Track
August 16, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 52.4 MBFor this episode of Gen X Amplified, we’re back for another #FabulousOver40 Fireside chat edition, featuring Erik Moses, President at Nashville Superspeedway, which is the largest concrete-only track in NASCAR. Erik is is also one of the recognized leaders in the #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series on LinkedIn. As mentioned in his spotlight, when Erik was named president of Nashville Superspeedway in 2020, it marked a watershed moment for representation — as he became the first Black track ...
064: Mack McKelvey On Empathetic Leadership and Being a Voice for Change
August 09, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 35.9 MBFor this very special #FabulousOver40 Fireside Chat edition of the podcast, I am having a conversation with the phenomenal and MACKnificent...Mack Mckelvey — who is the Founder and CEO of SalientMG, a strategic marketing firm focused on accelerating market position for growth stage tech companies... And also who I had the pleasure of featuring in the #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series on LinkedIn! During this episode, Mack and I chat about her professional journey, her passion for diversity...
063: Marcie Merriman On Gen X Leadership and How Gen Z is Impacting the Today’s Workplace
April 30, 2020 08:08 - 56 minutes - 52 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are excited to have another special Gen X Amplified LIVE conversation that's all about generations! That's because I am joined by Marcie Merriman, who is the Americas Cultural Insights & Consumer Strategy Leader at EY (Ernest & Young). And will be discussing not only her professional journey as a Gen X leader, speaker, and strategist for one of the largest professional services in world, but also the impact of Gen Z in both today's workplace and in t...
062: Michele T. Ghee On The Power of Relationships And Being Resilient During Uncertain Times
April 24, 2020 18:06 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are having another special conversation with speaker, author, champion for women, and the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ebony & Jet Magazine, Michele T. Ghee. And we will be chatting about the power of nurturing strong relationships, and also how to be resilient during difficult and uncertain times. Such as the current coronavirus pandemic that all of us are going through right now. Michele T. Ghee is a strategic force inside and outsid...
061: A Live Conversation on COVID-19 and Building Generational Bridges Through Crisis
April 08, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOn this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, we are featuring the video and audio from our premiere livestream event- Building Generational Bridges Through Crisis: A Candid Conversation about the Impact of COVID:19 on all generations, particularly Gen X. And for this special conversation, Adrion is joined by two friends and phenomenal thought leaders and Gen X Amplified former guests: Lindsey Pollak, multigenerational work expert, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and Thinkers50 Radar C...
061: Tara Jaye Frank & Lindsey Pollak on Gen X Resiliency and Thriving Through a Crisis
April 08, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOn this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, we are featuring the video and audio from our premiere livestream event- Building Generational Bridges Through Crisis: A Candid Conversation about the Impact of COVID:19 on all generations, particularly Gen X. And for this special conversation, Adrion is joined by two friends and phenomenal thought leaders and Gen X Amplified former guests: Lindsey Pollak, multigenerational work expert, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and Thinkers50 Radar C...
060: Jon Fortt on CNBC, Empathy, and Building Bridges as a Generation
April 01, 2020 07:54 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion Porter is joined by Jon Fortt, who is the co-anchor of Squawk Alley on CNBC, and the host of the Fort Knoxx podcast. And they discuss not only Jon's professional journey as a business journalist and anchor, but also his thoughts on the current COVID-19 pandemic and its significant impact on people of all ages. Adrion and Jon also spend time unpacking how Gen Xers are uniquely positioned to be very effective and powerful leaders that can build brid...
059: Ian Schafer on Purpose, Culture, and Business Transformation
March 11, 2020 14:19 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have a conversation with advertising veteran, digital expert, thought leader, and awesome Gen-Xer... the one and only Ian Schafer, who joins Adrion to discuss and unpack his latest venture, Kindred, and its inaugural event Kindred 2020, which will be held on September 14-17 in San Diego. Kindred, is an events-based startup that focuses on bringing together brands, nonprofits, and cultural leaders to accelerate sustainable, purpose-led business transfo...
058: Ada Calhoun on Why Gen X Women Can’t Sleep
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, highly acclaimed journalist and author Ada Calhoun joins Adrion to discuss her latest book and New York Times bestseller Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis – which is an expansion of her viral story for Oprah.com and a “generation-defining exploration of the new midlife crisis facing Gen X women. In Why We Can’t Sleep, Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X’s predicament and offers solutions for how to pu...
057: Melissa Proctor on Going from Ball-Girl to CMO of the Atlanta Hawks
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, I have the pleasure of speaking with Melissa (McGhie) Proctor, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena. Melissa joins me on the podcast to discuss her fascinating Gen X professional story – which includes beginning her career as a ball-girl for the Miami Heat, to her current role of leading the brand for the Atlanta Hawks. Also at the beginning of this special episode, Melissa and I briefly spend som...
056: Walter T. Geer III on Being a Disruptor and Eliminating Ageism
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, I chat with Walter T. Geer III, digital advertising executive, multi-patent holder, biometric lab creator, and currently the SVP, Group Creative director at TBWA/WorldHealth. Walter joins us on Gen X Amplified to discuss his viral LinkedIn post (Yeah yeah…40 under 40 and 30 under 30. I’m not impressed…), diversity and inclusion, and why we should all focus on eliminating ageism in the workplace. Walter T. Geer III serves as the SVP, Group Creative dire...
055: Lindsey Pollak on Succeeding in Today's Multigenerational Workplace
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by Lindsey Pollak, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on Millennials and the multigenerational workplace. Lindsey is here to actually discuss her latest book, The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace. We are have a very detailed and fun conversation around generations in general, Gen Xers in politics, old movies, and just how awesome it is to be Gen X! Lin...
054: Ken Coleman on How to Land the Job and Career You Love
July 02, 2019 21:31 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, Ken Coleman, career expert, Ramsey Personality, and nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show joins us on Gen X Amplified to discuss his latest book, The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To The Career You Love. During our conversation, Ken talks about his journey of pursuing his passion for communication and how he decided to write his latest book to help other get unstuck and their career. Ken unpacks some key nug...
053: Katrina Wong on Being a Gen X Leader in Silicon Valley
May 01, 2019 13:11 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we’re excited to have tech marketing expert and proud Gen Xer, Katrina Wong, who is the VP of Marketing for Hired (hired.com). During our conversation, Katrina discusses her professional journey in the Silicon Valley tech world, leading up to her current role as Hired’s head of marketing. Katrina also gives us some key insights about how to navigate today’s multigenerational and digital workplace as a Gen X leader. Which includes… why we all should lea...
052: Chris Hogan on Becoming an Everyday Millionaire
March 19, 2019 13:11 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFor this value-packed episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by Chris Hogan, #1 national best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and financial expert with Ramsey Solutions. During this interview, Chris unpacks his latest book, Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth – and How You Can Too. And why having a strong belief, knowledge, and plan of action can help anyone be on the path to reach their financial goals. Chris Hogan is a national best-selling auth...
051: Mario Armstrong on Winning an Emmy and Never Settling
March 12, 2019 14:36 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBFor this exciting episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by the one and only, Mario Armstrong, who is 2X Emmy Award winner, entrepreneur, podcaster, and the creator and host and the Never Settle Show. During this value-packed conversation, Mario takes us along his journey from launching his career, elevating his entrepreneurial ventures alongside his wife, and also launching the first ever Facebook Watch show that has won an Emmy Award. We also discuss chat about the challenges of ...
050: Chip Conley on Becoming a Modern Elder in the Workplace
March 05, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this awesome episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by Chip Conley, bestselling author, hospitality entrepreneur, and strategic advisor to Airbnb. During this great interview, Chip unpacks his latest book, Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder. Part manifesto and part playbook, Wisdom@Work outlines and amplifies a much needed conversation not only about ageism in the workplace, but also a rallying cry for those in midlife to unlock the virtues of this stage in the curve of lif...
049: Tara Jaye Frank on Building Bridges and Creating a Movement
February 26, 2019 12:05 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBOn this awesome episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion has a great conversation with Tara Jaye Frank, leadership development expert, speaker, writer, and consultant. During this chat, Tara walks us through her journey from writing greeting cards as part of the Hallmark Inc. team, to her current role as a leader and entrepreneurship. We also discuss Tara's recent project of creating the #MoreThan movement, which purpose is to to facilitate deeper understanding between disconnected people. T...
048: Jay Papasan on The ONE Thing That Matters Most in Business and Life
September 27, 2018 17:45 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBFor the last episode before our season break, we are bringing you this special (BEST OF) episode, with our featured guest Jay Papasan, the co-author of the groundbreaking #1 Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling book, The ONE Thing. Are you struggling with multitasking and prioritizing your most important projects - especially when it seems there are so many things to get done? Well, this episode is for you. Jay Papasan, is the Vice President of publishing and...
047: Adrion Porter on Why Mid-Career is the Perfect Time to Make an Impact
September 21, 2018 14:13 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this latest episode, I share what I call somewhat of a "rallying call" for everyone in that’s currently in that mid-career, mid-life phase (basically Gen Xers), to start, right now, at this moment understanding that NOW is the perfect time to go for your dreams and create more impact on the world. Many of us at this stage of our career and life, feel squeezed, unsure of our future, dissatisfied with what we have accomplished...or "not accomplished", etc. This is a normal feeling. What m...
046: Jay Baer on Creating a Memorable Brand with Word of Mouth
September 12, 2018 12:32 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBOn this new episode of Gen X Amplified, we are welcoming back a familiar voice and friend to the show. Hall of Fame keynote speaker, business advisor, and best selling author…the one and only Jay Baer is joining Adrion once again on the podcast. For this his second visit to Gen X Amplified, Jay and Adrion discuss and unpack his latest book titled: – Talk Triggers: The Complete Guide to Creating Customers with Word of Mouth, which he co-wrote with Daniel Lemin. Jay Baer is an award-winner...
045: Adrion Porter on 5 Key Lessons I Learned from Working at HBO
September 05, 2018 19:20 - 47 minutes - 44 MBDuring this latest solo episode of Gen X Amplified, I am introducing a new "theme" that I’m starting called "What I've Learned...". And for this episode I will breakdown the 5 key lessons that I learned from my time working at one of the most iconic brands ever… HBO. I was employed at HBO from 2003-2008. And it was during that time (what many consider to be the "golden age' of HBO), I witnessed many of the inner workings of why HBO is such a successful brand. There are many virtues I bel...
044: Carmine Gallo on Becoming a Five Star Communicator
August 22, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOn this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is once again joined by world-renowned author and communications coach Carmine Gallo. During this chat, Carmine and Adrion discuss his latest book, Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great - and why it is important for leaders, especially Gen Xers to sharpen their skills of communication and persuasion for today's marketplace. Carmine Gallo is the bestselling author of Talk Like TED, The Storyteller's Secret, and T...
043: Adrion Porter On How to Develop a Powerful Personal B.R.A.N.D.
August 16, 2018 04:44 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, this is another solo round. And I’m getting very tactical and actionable with empowering and educational content to help you level-up at work, in business and in life. During this episode, I am going to be introducing a framework I’ve created that outlines in detail what I consider to be the five (5) actionable tips that will help you develop a "Powerful" personal B.R.A.N.D.™, by using our 5-point framework. It’s simply an acronym that actually...
042: (BEST OF EPISODE) Chris Brogan on Generational Leadership in a New Media World
August 08, 2018 17:08 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn this special “best of” episode of Gen X Amplified, we are replaying our very first interview and episode for the podcast! Yes, this is how it all started – with our great conversation with Chris Brogan, New York Times Bestselling author, consultant, speaker, and digital marketing expert. Chris Brogan is president of Chris Brogan Media, offering business and marketing advisory help for mid to larger sized companies. He also helps small business owners through classes and webinars at Owne...
041: Adrion Porter on My Purpose and Mission
August 01, 2018 21:27 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this latest, and very special episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is going SOLO. That’s right. This is a very personal solo episode of the podcast, where Adrion is going to unpack a little about his background and what his overall mission and vision is not only for the podcast, but his personal purpose. Adrion Porter is a brand strategist, advisor, speaker, mentor, and the founder and host of Gen X Amplified. And on this solo episode, he goes into detail on his personal story. Adrion tal...
040: Rodney Bullard on How to Unleash the Hero Inside of You
July 25, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBOn this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc., and the Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. During this conversation, Rodney provides us with his story of growing up in South Dekalb Atlanta, GA, and becoming influenced by many life changing events that propelled him to greatness within a number of sectors – including the armed forces, law, politics, and philanthropy. Rodney Bullard lead...
039: Jeff Hilimire on Leadership and Building a Purpose-Driven Company
July 18, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by Jeff Hilimire, CEO and Co-founder of Dragon Army, a mobile and innovation agency, and the Co-founder of 48in48. During this value-packed conversation, Jeff discusses his own extensive entrepreneurial journey from building websites in college, to co-founding and leading an award winning mobile agency. Jeff also provides some key insights on millennial leadership and also establishing a purpose for both your company and your pers...
038: Alicia (A.M.) Morgan on STEM and Bridging the Gap as a Gen X Leader
July 11, 2018 16:46 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this great episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion has a great conversation with Alicia (A.M.) Morgan, STEM/STEAM advocate, TEDx speaker, and social capital educator. During this interview, Alicia tells her compelling story from being a little girl that was empowered at a very young age to discover her unique gifts - to becoming a leader within both the corporate and non-profit sectors. We also discuss the importance of Gen X leaders encouraging positive and productive relationships across a...
037: Carrie Kerpen on How Gen X Women Can Achieve Success at Work and in Life
July 04, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and champion for women— the wonderful Carrie Kerpen. During this must-listen interview, Carrie takes us through her career leading up to becoming as a successful entrepreneur. Carrie is also the author of Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business, and during this conversation she provides many insights from this manifesto for women in business. Carrie Kerpen is also th...
037: Carrie Kerpen on Finding Your Secrets for Success in Business and Life
July 04, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and Facebook Watch host Carrie Kerpen. During this must-listen interview, Carrie takes us through her career leading up to becoming as a successful entrepreneur, and also provides some key insights from her manifesto for women in business, titled Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business. Carrie Kerpen is the co-founder and CEO of Likeable Media, Kerpen transformed her co...
036: Bill Macaitis on Building the Slack Brand and Team Leadership
June 28, 2018 07:34 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by software go-to-market leader and the former CMO of Slack, Bill Macaitis. During this awesome interview, they both discuss all things tech, marketing, brand strategy, and team building. Bill Macaitis is considered one of the most prolific marketers within the SAAS industry. He has served as the leading go-to-market executive for 3 of the fastest ever growing SaaS companies: Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce. At Slack, Bill served as bot...
035: Marshawn Evans Daniels on Believing Bigger and Discovering Your Purpose
June 28, 2018 06:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are chatting with reinvention strategist and life coach, Marshawn Evans Daniels. about her latest groundbreaking book: Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose. During this very value-packed conversation, Marshawn and I discuss why she wrote this book as an inspirational guide for women ready to reinvent their lives and discover a higher purpose when life doesn’t go as planned. Marshawn Evans Daniels is a reinvention strategist and lif...
034: Erik Deckers on Branding Yourself With Content and Social Media
June 28, 2018 05:19 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are going to discuss why personal branding is very important in today's social media world. And to help us unpack the key tips and tactics to use, we are chatting with a content marketing and social media expert, Erik Deckers. Erik Deckers is a professional writer, professional speaker, social media expert, and content marketing strategist. He is the President of Pro Blog Service, a content marketing agency. Erik is also the author of a few best...
033: Carmine Gallo on Why Storytelling is the Secret to Leadership and Business Success
May 13, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBAs a leader, do you want to inspire, motivate, educate, build brands, launch movements, and change lives? Then you MUST be able to package your ideas into a compelling and concise story. On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are actually going to talk all about the power of story. And we could not have asked for a better featured guest, than master communicator and storyteller - Carmine Gallo. Carmine Gallo is a communications coach for the world’s most admired brands. A former ancho...
032: Peg Fitzpatrick on Being a Social Media Power User
April 28, 2016 19:34 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBPeg Fitzpatrick is a speaker, author, blogger, and social media marketing expert. She is the co-author of the groundbreaking book, The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. With over 100 tips and best practices - this essential guide presents a detailed strategy to create a compelling presence on the most popular social-media platforms. Social media is not only Peg's passion, it's her job. Day-to-day, she works in the trenches of social media, marketing, and blogging. Peg has spe...
031: Marie Forleo on Creating a Business and Life You Love
February 24, 2016 17:31 - 53 minutes - 50.3 MBDo you ever dream about running your own business? Do you ever dream about more time with your family? Do you want to change the world? Then you MUST listen to this value-packed and fun episode of Gen X Amplified with someone who has been named a “thought leader for the next generation by none other than Oprah Winfrey. I am joined by the wonderful and phenomenal Marie Forleo. Marie Forleo is a quintessential entrepreneur, author, online tv host, and marketing expert. She is the creator and...
030: Why Greatness Requires Preparation, Execution, and Patience (P.E.P.)
February 19, 2016 20:00 - 15 minutes - 15.2 MBFor this new solo episode of Gen X Amplified, I focus on how success, achieving your goals, and overall greatness can only happen, after you have truly put the work in . Particularly, what I call having some P.E.P. - preparation, execution, and patience. Whenever we want to achieve a new goal, learn a new skill, or become successful in general - we tend to want to rush the end result. We want to be great, much sooner than later. We want success and we want it now! Well that is a very un...
029: Brian Solis on Designing Exceptional Customer Experiences
January 27, 2016 21:11 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBDo you know what makes a brand truly stand out and create advocates in today's economy? Well it goes beyond just products and services. It's all about how you define "experiences." On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are joined by one of the most renowned digital leaders in today's marketplace - futurist, author and speaker Brian Solis. He's here to discuss his personal journey, and his latest book X: The Experience When Business Meets Design. Brian Solis is recognized as one of the mos...
028: John Lee Dumas on Dominating Your Goals in 100 Days
January 27, 2016 19:55 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBAre you looking for a more productive way to accomplish your goals this year? Well, this episode is definitely for you. That's because we are joined...again by our very first "repeat" guest. The one-and-only John Lee Dumas from the very popular EOFire podcast. John revisits Gen X Amplified this time to deep dive into the virtues of successful goal setting, and also his latest passion project, The Freedom Journal! John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EOFire, an award winning podcast t...
027: Jay Baer on Why You Should Hug Your Haters and Keep Your Customers
January 20, 2016 19:08 - 37 minutes - 35 MBIf you think you’re good at delivering great customer service, then you will be surprised that your customers may not agree. Well, our featured guest on Gen X Amplified will explain why that is the case. We are joined by Jay Baer, who is a world renowned marketing and customer service speaker. He is also the author of the forthcoming book Hug Your Haters, and he's here to explain why many brands are unfortunately embracing an outdated approach to customer service that does not meet the min...
027: Jay Baer on Embracing Complaints and Keeping Your Customers
January 20, 2016 19:08 - 37 minutes - 35 MBIf you think you’re good at delivering great customer service, then you will be surprised that your customers may not agree. Well, our featured guest on Gen X Amplified will explain why that is the case. We are joined by Jay Baer, who is a world renowned marketing and customer service speaker. He is also the author of the forthcoming book Hug Your Haters, and he's here to explain why many brands are unfortunately embracing an outdated approach to customer service that does not meet the mini...
026: Season 1 Recap and Showcase
January 12, 2016 18:15 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHappy New Year and Welcome to 2016! Yes, we are back with a brand new episode, and it is a VERY SPECIAL one. That's because we're going to take a "listen" back, and celebrate season one of Gen X Amplified. For this special episode, we are going to showcase some of our most popular episodes, and even play some soundbites from the featured guests. I had such a blast chatting with each guest, and their were so many valuable nuggets and insightful stories that they shared. Now because timing,...
025: Lou Mongello on Disney World and Pursuing Your True Passion
November 24, 2015 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBHow does someone leave their job as a lawyer in New Jersey, sell their house, pack their bags, and move with his family all the way to Florida -to pursue a career rooted in their passion for all things Walt Disney? Well Lou Mongello did it, and he is CRUSHING it as an entrepreneur. And he is here on Gen X Amplified to talk all about his love and career as a Disney expert. Lou Mongello is an author, historian, speaker, podcaster, and Disney Expert. For many years he was actually an attor...
024: The 5 Key Elements That Define Your Brand
November 17, 2015 20:23 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBWhen you think of “brand” or “branding” what immediately comes to mind? Is it a logo? Or the name of a business? Or colors? These are all important, but they only touch the surface of what a brand entails. For this special solo episode of Gen X Amplified, I discuss why developing your brand is essential - even before you think about marketing, social media, etc. And, I break down what I consider to be the 5 key elements of what defines a brand. As an entrepreneur or even a marketer - y...
023: Scott Monty on Social Media Strategy and Thought Leadership
November 10, 2015 22:40 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBAs a leader in today's marketplace, you must be able to understand why new media platforms, including content marketing, and especially social media are very critical to your business success. On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are joined by someone who is very much considered a quintessential marketing leader and social media expert. The one and only Scott Monty is here to discuss his journey from becoming the global head of social media for Ford Motor Company, to his current role as a...