Pretty Funny Business

Season 3 of Pretty Funny Business is HERE — and so are the cameras

Alright, buckle up, because in this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren and Sydney bring on a very special guest, Juanita Woods, their legendary bookkeeper. Yep, the woman who keeps their financial chaos in check! Juanita spills the tea on how she went from a stable government job to running the show behind the scenes at PFB HQ.The convo kicks off with Juanita's early love for numbers (yes, some people actually enjoy math), her side hustle adventures, and how she became an irreplaceable part of the team. From there, they dive into some real talk about the struggles women face in business especially when it comes to the wild world of MLMs and why knowing your worth is non-negotiable.Of course, it wouldn't be a PFB episode without a deep dive into money talk. The trio breaks down why cash flow is everything, how automation can be both a blessing and a curse in bookkeeping, and the financial must dos every small business owner needs to survive. Spoiler: if you don't know where your money's going, you're in trouble.And because we love a good laugh, they throw in a fun Q&A with Juanita, where she dishes out her best tips on expense categorization (yes, it can be fun) and managing inventory like a pro. They also get real about client relationships, the power of setting boundaries, and why entrepreneurs need to stop trying to do everything themselves hire the dang specialists!The episode wraps up with some heart-to-hearts on personal growth, self-worth, and why having a solid community is a game-changer in business. It's equal parts educational, hilarious, and very PFB. Don't miss it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

OUR FIRST IRL PODCAST!!!Count down from 12 with us as we share our FAVORITE PICKS of 2024!Holiday cheer and a whole lot of laughs! Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of creating a podcast live, all while juggling our personal and business lives. We share everything from Diet Coke anecdotes to our latest self-care rituals, like keeping up with perfect acrylic nails.The convo takes a turn as we dive into the yolo strategy of implementing Salesforce for EMMIE because hey, who said you can't balance the holiday fun with a little tech talk? Even though it's not all business, we get real about the importance of our team's fractional support and how it's been life saving in keeping things running smoothly.We also take a deep dive into our latest fashion addiction: Nuuly subscriptions. Whether it's a risky new outfit or something we can only wear once (because we all know how that goes), we spill the tea on our favorite fashion finds (not literally). And, of course, we share our excitement for the future of Pretty Funny Business because there's so much more to come.So grab your favorite holiday drink, sit back, and tune in for this festive episode full of laughs, insights, and all the feels!PS Here is Lauren's Nuuly link, you'll get $30 off! AND HERE'S SYDNEY'S! PICK YOUR FAVORITE!!! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we're chatting with Phil Gamache, the genius behind the Humans of Martech podcast. Phil takes us on a journey through his world of marketing automation, the wild ride of podcasting, and even the creative chaos of AI-generated content.We dive into what it's like to turn a passion project into a full-time gig, the ups and downs of small business life, and how to keep your industry connections alive while chasing big dreams. Plus, Phil gets real about balancing work, family life, and parenting-cue the toys! (Yes, we're talking Barbies, Hot Wheels, and even the Yoto player. Get your kid's Santa lists ready!)And let's not forget his aspirations to write a sci-fi novel (because who doesn't want to escape reality sometimes?) and how owning your own domain name is basically adulting 101. This one's packed with laughs, insights, and those “yes, same” moments about work-life balance, parenting wins, and the magic of community.Grab your coffee (or wine-we don't judge) and tune in for a mix of real talk, relatable moments, and a few unexpected giggles. You're going to love this one, almost as much as Phil loved the self portrait that Lauren made for him: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

In this episode, Pretty Funny Business gets a bit of a glow-up with marketing ops powerhouse Helen Abramova, Director of Marketing Technology at Avalara joining us. Helen talks us through her journey from tech newbie to full-blown ops expert, with all the twists and turns along the way. We dig into her new role, get the lowdown on her approach to leveling up in marketing ops, and swap notes on the art of balancing work and life.We also dive into her passion projects — think: teaching tech skills, helping Ukrainian immigrants, and running Big Sur by happenstance. She tells us how she also mastered her accent with the help of improv classes (yes, really!) Helen's got us inspired to keep learning, growing, and, of course, laughing. Catch this one if you're up for some genuine insight with a side of humor and a big dose of heart. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

In season one, Kimi Corrigan joined us for a snake draft of our dream MOPs teams. Now, we've cornered her to focus on the star of the show. Us. I mean. Her.Get ready for a wild ride as bestie-of-the-show Kimi Corrigan, VP of Marketing Operations at DataRobot, spills all about her latest chaotic weekend, from party-planning headaches to dreaming up future gatherings (with a little less chaos next time). We dive into the good stuff, like the all-too-real struggles of home repairs, wardrobe planning for the new season (fashion is serious business, people!), and the unpredictable life of parenting teenagers.Kimi opens up about her unexpected passion for golf and gives us a peek into her team's quirky work culture—think The Mighty Ducks, but make it corporate. You'll feel like part of the team as she shares the inside jokes, camaraderie, and why they don't just work together, they root for each other, too.Kimi teases some exciting projects on the horizon, like her current obsession with collecting fun, out-there domain names (for that one day they'll come in handy) and her plans to launch a YouTube channel dedicated to Rummikube, where she'll mix strategy with laughs. Get ready for an episode packed with relatable chaos, good vibes, and a peek into Kimi's entrepreneurial brain. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.comSPOILER ALERT: THE MOMS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT.Will Aitken joined us for episode 12 of Pretty Funny Business Season 2, and logged a major grievance against his wife, Mary Lynn, who allegedly chose to not pick up a Cinnabon for him while she was out running solo errands across the street from the mall. Will called up Mary Lynn to interrogate her live, but unfo…

Podcast Description:On this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren and Sydney chat with sales trainer and content creator Will Aiken. They dive into his journey from sales to becoming a LinkedIn sensation, his thoughts on the role of humor in business, and why he's not sold on AI in sales. Will also shares hilarious personal stories from life in Nova Scotia, including his tragic Cinnabon craving, and discusses the ongoing rivalry between sales and marketing. It's a blend of laughs, insights, and off-the-cuff banter you won't want to miss! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

In this episode, Sydney, Lauren, and Laura dive into the magic of those so-called "weak ties" and how they can actually be a game-changer for networking and landing new business opportunities. Laura gets real about how she launched her quirky dinner series, Weak Ties/Strong Bonds (yes, it's as fun as it sounds), and how it's been a goldmine for building connections. They also get into the nitty-gritty of email marketing vs. social media—spoiler alert: personalized emails win every time.Of course, it wouldn't be an episode without some laughs. They share hilarious stories about the most random ways clients have come into their lives—like, ever gotten a client from a weird email thread? Yeah, it happens.Laura Maurer opens up about Weak Ties/Strong Bonds, a community and networking dinner series dedicated to uplifting women and gender diverse entrepreneurs and sparking collaborations to create a space where they can thrive together. And guess what—it's already happening. People are linking up, making deals, and referring clients left and right. She also spills on the tricky part of hosting these events: balancing sponsor value while keeping the whole thing fun for attendees.And because they can't help themselves, they wrap things up with a lighthearted chat about the weird world of domain names and a rapid-fire round on personal faves. Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

In this episode, we chat with Michael Eckstein, the accountant who's making waves in the marketing agency world—and not just because he's dubbed himself ‘LinkedIn's cutest accountant.' Michael spills on the wild side of accounting, like that time a client casually mentioned a safe stuffed with cash or another who brushed off a $140,000 tax bill like it was no big deal. We dive into how Michael's all about those deep, personal connections with his clients, going way beyond the usual number-crunching to offer a service that's as high-touch as it gets.But it's not all sunshine and spreadsheets. Michael opens up about the frustrations of the accounting world, from the cold, impersonal help desk software that's creeping into the industry to his own dreams of becoming an influencer and setting up an affiliate shop—only to find out that the accounting world isn't exactly brimming with opportunities for that. We also get into the sketchy side of affiliate marketing and how some companies are pushing boundaries in all the wrong ways.Of course, no convo would be complete without a little AI talk—Michael shares his take on the challenges of integrating AI into accounting software and why it's crucial to keep advocating for clients amidst all the tech changes. Plus, we dish on the invite-only retreats we've been to and why keeping a balance between work and life is non-negotiable. Oh, and there's a bit of HR talk too, because boundaries, am I right?In the next part, we dive into the fun stuff—parties, surveys, and pricing strategies. We swap stories about a wild party in Scottsdale, the headache of crafting the perfect survey, and why sometimes, you just gotta raise those prices. Social media's influence gets a mention, as does our itch to hit up the next big marketing event. And yes, there's even a segment on tattoos and our signature scavenger hunt!Finally, we wrap things up with some real talk on everything from the daily struggle of outfit repetition to the lack of accountant representation in media. We get into domain name drama, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and brainstorm ideas for accountant merch. The episode caps off with a laugh-out-loud story about a podcast sponsorship that went hilariously off the rails.Take Michael's Survey here! https://survey.restingbusinessface.com/JGOOlrzRmDzCJb3qPCWH Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

SummaryIn this episode, Sydney and Lauren interview Jon Miller, the OG founder of Marketo (among other successes, of course). They discuss various topics, including Jon's experience with yoga, his new startup, and what his family thinks he does for a living. They also delve into the early days of Marketo and the challenges of being an entrepreneur. The conversation touches on the differences between Marketo and HubSpot, as well as the evolution of marketing automation platforms over the years. The conversation covers various topics related to the history of Marketo and the experiences of the speakers at Marketo Summits. They discuss the early days of Marketo, including the first Marketo Summit at the San Mateo Marriott and the rebranding of the company's colors. They also share personal stories from the Summits, such as meeting Will Smith and Hillary Clinton. The conversation touches on the domain gate incident in 2017 and the creation of the Phil's Housekeeper Twitter account. Finally, they mention the new rules of B2B marketing. The conversation explores the shift from the old marketing playbook to the new rules of marketing. The old playbook focused on generating leads and nurturing them through the sales process, while the new rules emphasize building relationships and providing value to customers. The old playbook relied heavily on measurable metrics, while the new rules appreciate the complexity and nuance of the customer journey. The conversation also touches on the importance of managing energy and incorporating daily exercise, as well as the use of prediction markets in politics. Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

In this mini episode, Lauren and Sydney celebrate the second birthday of their company, EMMIE Collective. They reflect on the growth and success of the company over the past two years, including the number of listeners to the Pretty Funny Business podcast, the number of signed consultants, and the number of clients. They also discuss their profit-sharing and charitable donation initiatives, as well as their pop-up parties and merchandise sales. They express gratitude for their dedicated listeners and discuss their plans for the future, including outsourcing certain tasks to manage their growing workload. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

In this mini episode, Lauren and Sydney celebrate the second birthday of their company, EMMIE Collective. They reflect on the growth and success of the company over the past two years, including the number of listeners to the Pretty Funny Business podcast, the number of signed consultants, and the number of clients. They also discuss their profit-sharing and charitable donation initiatives, as well as their pop-up parties and merchandise sales. They express gratitude for their dedicated listeners and discuss their plans for the future, including outsourcing certain tasks to manage their growing workload. Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

Lauren and Sydney review their trip to Denver, discussing their reasons for choosing the city, their matching pajamas, and their sales kickoff and planning retreat. They talk about their stay at the Trailborn Hotel in Estes Park and their hiking adventure to Emerald Lake. They share funny moments, such as their disappointment with the Wendy's Biggie Bag, their encounter with a marmot, and Sydney's phone falling off a cliff. They also discuss the concept of 'raw dogging' a flight. Lauren and Sydney share their hiking adventure, including encounters with a judge, a camp counselor, and a broken phone. They discuss raw dogging a lake, the challenges of hiking, and their hilarious interactions with fellow campers. The conversation is filled with humor and funny anecdotes. The conversation concludes with Sydney and Lauren recapping their experience at the Denver party and their journey back home. They discuss the fun and chaotic moments at the party, including the presence of the Bufkin family, the challenges at the Apple Store, and the enthusiastic crowd. They also mention their plans for future parties in Portland and Cleveland. Overall, the conversation highlights the excitement and challenges of hosting events and the importance of staying organized and adaptable. Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

Lauren and Sydney review their trip to Denver, discussing their reasons for choosing the city, their matching pajamas, and their sales kickoff and planning retreat. They talk about their stay at the Trailborn Hotel in Estes Park and their hiking adventure to Emerald Lake. They share funny moments, such as their disappointment with the Wendy's Biggie Bag, their encounter with a marmot, and Sydney's phone falling off a cliff. They also discuss the concept of 'raw dogging' a flight. Lauren and Sydney share their hiking adventure, including encounters with a judge, a camp counselor, and a broken phone. They discuss raw dogging a lake, the challenges of hiking, and their hilarious interactions with fellow campers. The conversation is filled with humor and funny anecdotes. The conversation concludes with Sydney and Lauren recapping their experience at the Denver party and their journey back home. They discuss the fun and chaotic moments at the party, including the presence of the Bufkin family, the challenges at the Apple Store, and the enthusiastic crowd. They also mention their plans for future parties in Portland and Cleveland. Overall, the conversation highlights the excitement and challenges of hosting events and the importance of staying organized and adaptable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Per usual, we chat about many topics, both personal and professional.Chloe shares her story of moving to France and working in marketing. She's been active in the MOPs community, speaking at AntiCon and MOPs A Palooza coming up!Learn more about the pros and cons of living in France while discussing life and work in general. Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

Per usual, we chat about many topics, both personal and professional. Chloe shares her story of moving to France and working in marketing. She's been active in the MOPs community, speaking at AntiCon and MOPs A Palooza coming up! Learn more about the pros and cons of living in France while discussing life and work in general. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Lauren and Sydney record a special bonus episode to recap a pretty funny business story that happened in the marketing slash sales ops space.For your entertainment only, a few quotes from the episode:* "Hello and welcome to the most chaotic episode of Pretty Funny Business to ever be recorded!"* "I don't think I know how to be petty, but this may be as petty as I get."* "Dearest listeners, may ye be reminded that I have incredible phone anxiety. Like, will not make a phone call." Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

Lauren and Sydney record a special bonus episode to recap a pretty funny business story that happened in the marketing slash sales ops space. For your entertainment only, a few quotes from the episode: "Hello and welcome to the most chaotic episode of Pretty Funny Business to ever be recorded!" "I don't think I know how to be petty, but this may be as petty as I get." "Dearest listeners, may ye be reminded that I have incredible phone anxiety. Like, will not make a phone call." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

David Kreitter joins us! His background in marketing automation started with his journey working at Marketo to and now with his own automation consulting business. He's a real OG. We chat the importance of the Marketo community and the development of best practices within the community. Plus, where should marketing ops sit in the org?The conversation touches on topics such as the role of automation in marketing, the challenges of working with different marketing tools, and the future of marketing automation.Then of course we cover the best candies in America, where we should live, and a couple anecdotes about first jobs. Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

David Kreitter joins us! His background in marketing automation started with his journey working at Marketo to and now with his own automation consulting business. He's a real OG. We chat the importance of the Marketo community and the development of best practices within the community. Plus, where should marketing ops sit in the org? The conversation touches on topics such as the role of automation in marketing, the challenges of working with different marketing tools, and the future of marketing automation. Then of course we cover the best candies in America, where we should live, and a couple anecdotes about first jobs. David Kreitter, marketing automation, Marketo, automation consulting, Marketo community, best practices, marketing tools, future of marketing automation, marketing technology, organization, starting a business, challenges, wants, needs, lighthearted, apartment search, book recommendations, favorite candies, first jobs, Palo Alto, San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe, 'Built to Sell', 'The Founder's Dilemmas', Silicon Valley classics, gummy candies, Nordstrom, BP shoes, Aerie, American Eagle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Listen to this Ops Cast replay as we discuss the basics of getting started as a freelancer in marketing ops. We emphasize the importance of setting expectations and considering personal values before diving into freelancing. We also highlight the economic factors of freelancing, such as the need to allocate time for non-billable tasks and the importance of charging enough to cover the time spent running the business. The conversation also covers the origin story of EMMIE Collective and how it provides a platform for freelancers to work together in teams. The conversation explores the growing marketing ops community and the importance of seeking help and support from others. It also discusses the current state of the market for freelancers and consultants, with a focus on technical services. The conversation touches on the challenges of building a personal brand and offers advice on when to transition from moonlighting to full-time freelancing. The importance of soft skills, such as communication and self-awareness, is emphasized. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

AJ Navarro isn't just any Marketing Ops pro. He's a meat smoker, a car rental tips machine, a watch guy, and has a top tier manager (hi Cam). We met AJ at MOpsapalooza last year (buy your tickets for this year!!!) and had a blast getting to know him better on this episode of Pretty Funny Business. Learn about how AJ is shaping his own career path and what his Barbie accessories would be. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Heyo! Our first episode where YOU, dear listener, can ask us ANYTHING -- but mostly it was Cam Conrad this time around. What's our favorite MarTech tool? What is the biggest difference between consulting and working in-house? Why don't sales people just click the right buttons in their CRM? Is Taylor Swift on the downswing? Do you miss working in an office? What did you want to be when you grew up? Who would win in a footrace? And MORE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Join us on a blind date to meet a fellow smarty pants woman in MOPs that we've somehow never really chatted with before. Andrea Lechner-Becker is the whole package: smart, opinionated, funny and a bad-ass. We had the best time getting to know her through her journey into Marketing Ops by way of relational databases of dog portraits at an art gallery, leading LeadMD, being a fellow young bride, a Fur Mommy (hi Dave), and a part time citrus farmer. These days Andrea is a content creator on LinkedIn and TikTok and is absolutely worth a follow! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

We flip the script on ourselves and answer all the questions we tortured our guests with in Season 1. It's definitely too unhinged for an AI summary, so you'll have to buckle up for the ride through our early careers, business travel (mis)adventures, vitamin D deficiencies and Travis Kelce hot takes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Join us for a long overdue introduction to Krystle Trankito, EMMIE's real OG consultant. Get to know what she'd be like as a Barbie, her extreme people pleasing that led to near medical disaster (RIP appendix), and more about our favorite laptop-toting mob wife chic queen. We take you on a journey of our very first Pretty Funny Business Trip, where Sydney flew to Cleveland and the gang made their way to Put-in-Bay. Come for the ferry ride, stay for the lobster bisque. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

IT'S A CLIPS EPISODE PEOPLE! Thanks to the help of the incomparable Courtney McAra, a top fan and VIPV, we managed to assemble a highlight reel of what is, in our opinion, the prettiest, funniest, and businessiest moments of season 1. It's the hardest we've ever made our poor editor work (we love you Tim!!!) so hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

This is what they call in the biz a "fan-service" episode. All season long we have been checking in with our Marketo PVs about where they were at THAT Marketo Summit (2016 in Las Vegas with Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff, for the uninitiated). You won't believe the bomb Heleen drops on us this episode!!! Aside from that, you will absolutely love getting to know Heleen, one of EMMIE's consultants and an OG in the Marketo freelancing space. Hear all about her digital nomad days and getting married with only an elephant as the witness. Join us for the finale of our first season with one of our faves!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Join Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino for a hilarious journey into the business realm with Crissy Saunders, half of the powerhouse duo that founded of CS2. This podcast is the ultimate blend of romance, sarcasm, and entrepreneurial chaos, as she spills the beans on her trans-Atlantic romance turned into balancing toddlers and building a business. Get ready for a whirlwind of witty anecdotes and valuable insights into the magical art of making family life and business thrive simultaneously. It's a love story where spreadsheets meet bedtime stories, proving that personal and professional can indeed be the perfect match! Crissy is a top tier girl crush for us at PFB, and this episode only solidified that feeling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Listen as Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino unravel the wonderful world of Jeff Kew, a MOps legend . We dive into Jeff's fascinating journey from advertising to marketing automation, his hiatus from LinkedIn, and his passions beyond marketing operations. Get ready for an engaging convo filled with helicopter adventures, philosophical musings, and a much-needed deep dive into the allure of Uniqlo's simplicity. Tune in for this blend of humor, insights, and candid discussions that illuminate the lighter side of business and marketing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

We're spotlighting the inspiring story of Vanessa Griffiths, the creative force behind Gift Better Co. Vanessa's journey is quite the adventure, starting from her roots in marketing support and evolving into a standout event planning expert. Her path is a shining example of continuous growth, constant learning, and the courage to embrace change. In this episode, we'll also delve into Vanessa's entrepreneurial venture – the founding of Gift Better Co. This isn't just any company; it's Vanessa's way of transforming the traditional corporate gifting world. Fueled by necessity and a spark of frustration, Vanessa rekindled her innovative spirit to craft a solution where corporate gifts aren't just items, but meaningful expressions of appreciation with a social conscience. We explore how blending personal values with business vision can lead to unique and impactful business models. So, get ready for a journey filled with insights, inspiration, and maybe a few tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey with the latest installment of Pretty Funny Business. In this episode, your hosts Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan take you on a rollercoaster ride through the fascinating world of revenue operations with special guest, Natalie Furness. We're shining the spotlight on Natalie, the trailblazer whose journey from rags to revenue-riches will have you both laughing and inspired. Forget about humble beginnings – Natalie turned her ambition dial up to 11 and danced her way into the elite realm of Revenue Operations. Join us for a tale that's part comedy, part wisdom, and all things revenue! Natalie spills the beans on her early stint as an entrepreneur, takes us on a wild ride through health operations, and reveals how she stumbled upon the dazzling path of Revenue Operations. Brace yourself for a narrative filled with grace, resilience, and a dash of entrepreneurial pizzazz as Natalie proves that keeping your core vision intact is the secret sauce to conquering challenges in this ever-shifting business landscape. Tune in and let the revenue revolution begin! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Lauren Aquilino met Courtney McAra ten years ago over red lipstick and karaoke. We learn how she came up with business name, and what it was like working at the mothership Marketo pre-IPO. Spoiler Alert: She wasn't invited to the IPO party. She confesses she doesn't know what VIPV is and listens to this podcast on 2x speed (can you imagine omg). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Did you know that KIDS THESE DAYS are actually learning MARKETING OPERATIONS in COLLEGE??? Thanks to Dr. Julz, they are. Julz is an absolute gem, and the only real life PROFESSOR of Marketing Technology I have ever met. Listen in as these nerds sort through multiple levels of nerd-dom, including but not limited to: Funko Pops, our Harry Potter houses, school, competitive shooting, and Lauren's vague relation to Pimp My Ride. I dare you to find a more interesting person than Julz James. I'm waiting!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Episode 23 is here, and we've got the fantastic Kiley Nichols with us! Join hosts Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquillino for a wild ride through the worlds of demand generation, marketing ops, and delightful mishaps. From innocent playground rendezvous to PR escapades, this episode is a whimsical exploration of marketing, marketing ops and beyond. Uncover the fascinating journey from PR to demand generation with the amazing Kiley Nichols. Dive into memorable first jobs, from babysitting to embodying Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam. Get ready for laughter, insights, and all things marketing as we share tales of work trips and self-reflection. So, don't miss this irreverently charming episode where business and marketing meet comedy and camaraderie! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

We had a real OG join us on PFB today. We are HONORED to welcome Jessica Cross, legendary Marketo expert turned Marketing pro, to our show. We could never possibly touch on every topic covered in this roller coaster of an episode, but there will definitely be: Beer brewing How should you really be thinking about your B2B LinkedIn ad targeting A full behind-the-scenes rundown of the planning of THAT PARTY with Will Smith in Vegas Marketo Summit 2017 - CAN NOT MISS THIS Horses playing water polo More privilege PV wishes (or non-wishes) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Today on the pod we have plant daddy and privilege PV, Connor Jeffers, who is BRINGING THE HEAT with his spicy takes about the marketing automation space. Connor is the world's biggest Hubspot PV and took us to Hubspot school to educate us on all the ways Hubspot as a platform has evolved and grown in the last year to be truly ready for the enterprise space. Our purple loving girls defended Marketo's honor but it's nice to see Hubspot catching up ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Dave Rigotti, CEO and Founder of Inflection.io, a new-ish Product-Led Growth (PLG) platform, joins the gals for a little fun recounting some Bizible tea, what it's like to be a dad of twins (plus a dog), and B2B2C2H2H marketing. Don't miss it! See you soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Join a top contender for favorite member of the Marketo Mothership, James Leedom, Customer Technical Advisor at Adobe. We cover a wider range of topics than ever before, from tech support processes, acquisitions to insurrections, male friendships to booze cruises, and what a five panel hat is. And you don't want to miss hearing how he facilitated the greatest client call of Sydney's life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

The gals chat with stranger-turned-bestie Jack Segal, Marketing Operations at DataGrail. New-ish in his career, Jack has already implemented Segment SOLO and taught himself Python. Set to take the marketing technology industry by storm, Jack can't escape the wrath of being a guest on Pretty Funny Business. Tune in to hear more from this wholesome-AF marketing ops professional. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Dive right in to the next episode in our Working Dads series! Evan Kubitschek is a dad to 2 based in Raleigh, NC and one of EMMIE's newest consultants. Learn about his career in commercial lighting coming back to haunt him, what you do with a Philosophy degree, how he got started in Marketing Ops, his fear of the sun, our favorite television shows and Trader Joe's recommendations, and most importantly why Evan sought out freelancing as a way to bring more flexibility and balance to his life as a working dad.  Stick around for the shared hermit crab trauma and money laundering conspiracy theories. See you soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Justin Norris of 360Learning joins Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan to discuss the pros and cons of marketing operations consulting vs client-side, what it's like to work remote in the Canadian countryside and what he was doing during THAT Marketo Summit party. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

If you've been around in the Marketo world for even a short time, you've certainly heard of Jep Castelein. Jep is an OG Marketo expert -- he worked at Marketo for 8 years! Jep is a Marketing data engineer and founder of Momentera, and apparently does not know how obsessed everyone is with him. He's part of the EMMIE Collective crew and the most interesting guy you'll ever meet. Tune in to find out what Jep is short for (hint: it's not Jepisode or Jepperoni), Marketo builds that Jep regrets, and whether or not he actually likes working with us. See you soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino share a non-exhaustive rundown of non-marketing operations related things they are terrible at. To combat imposter syndrome, they add in a few Marketo and Hubspot things they are actually pretty good at, too. Cheers to toxic positivity! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

The man, the myth, the legend.... Mike Rizzo of MarketingOps.com! Join Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino as they discover how Mike first got into Marketing Operations, HubSpot, and community building. Then, hold on tightly while they move REAL quickly into some Dick's Sporting Goods lore which sends Lauren into a fit of laughter from which she cannot recover. Sydney goes on to share her love of working retail as well. You'll also here other nonsensical things like: An infinite loop workflow for babies What's in the the 7 sealed boxes behind Mike's desk The custom license plate his wife won't let him have Why he will likely have to take out additional insurance for MOps-Apalooza. (Spoiler alert: it's me, hi, I'm the problem it's me.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

In this episode, we welcome JASON RAISLEGER to the pod! Jason is a Marketing Operations OG, and creator and grandfather of MOPS MEMES (https://mopsmemes.com/). He shares with us what it means for him to work less every day, and the best managerial advice he's had. As a bonus, adding another Airtable PV like Jason to the crew really got us talking about all the fun things we can do with the tool. As always, we talk about some fun work-travel stories, people he'd love to work with again (and some he wouldn't.) and why Perkuto better watch their step or at least let us know how to correctly pronounce their name. Some random quotes include: “There Sandy goes, carrying someone up the hill again.” “Has the array been updated to include Juneteenth?” “Did she just call you Marketo?” “These are embarrassing stories about everyone except you.” If that description doesn't convince you, nothing will. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

In this episode, Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino host their gal pal from across the pond, Emily Poulton. Learn how these three friends met and how Emily got started in Marketing Operations. Find out which colleagues she randomly got MATCHING TATTOOS with (her first, ever!) and who she hopes to work with again in the future. You'll hear more about cats, pants, Mean Girls the Musical, and of course just lots of laughing. Emily has joined EMMIE Collective as a consultant and leads our European operations. We love you, Em! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Join us for a trip to the great white north to visit our very favorite Canadian, Mike Macfarlane. Mike is the nicest person we know, the OG Eloqua power user (seriously he practically invented key functionality in the product), and an outstanding consultant. Listen in to hear Mike's hot takes on Tim Horton's, his favorite wrestling subreddits, and why Sydney is not allowed to do any graphic design work ever. See you soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

Join the gals as they chat with very special guest Rachel Squire (also featuring very tiny guest Mazie in her podcast/world debut). Rachel is a well known member of the Marketo Community and Marketing Ops world, with a career spanning IT (listen for her iconic IT moment funneling fans into the server room when the AC went down), Marketing Ops and Data Analytics. Get to know Rachel and the coolest things she's ever built as a consultant, what her real thoughts on ChatGPT are, and what the rain coat of choice is in the PNW. Stick around to hear about that time we all saw Will Smith but not each other, when Rachel ate In-and-out with all the Marketo execs, and why Lauren got got by an instagram ad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

In this episode, listen in as Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino take their quarterly business trip to see each other IRL. This time? To St. Augustine, Florida. Listen in to hear the shenanigans they get into, the top things they did NOT do in St. Augustine, and Lauren's secretly terrible bucket list item. They also recount a hilarious conversation about duplicate records in systems like Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot and Pardot. And, they recap a visit to the Fountain of Youth followed by a golden hour photoshoot at The Local motel. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prettyfunnybusiness/support