Search Party: The Essential Online Marketing Podcast with Heather Lutze

Excited to welcome Neen James to Search Party Podcast. Neen earned her MBA from Southern Cross University and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from National Speakers Association. She has received numerous awards as a professional speaker. Neen is a partner in the international education company Thought Leaders Global, and is a member of the prestigious League of Heroic Public Speakers.   Neen is a leadership expert who delivers high-energy keynotes presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life. Audiences love her practical strategies they can apply personally and professionally. Meeting planners love working with Neen, often describing her as the energizer bunny for their events. Neen’s strong background in learning, development and managing large corporate teams makes her the perfect fit. Organizations that hire Neen because of her implementable strategies that help employees avoid distractions, stop interruptions, prioritize daily objectives and say ‘no’ to requests that steal time from real goals and priorities. Oh, did we mention that Neen is Australian? Why does that matter? Well, it means that she’s a bit mischievous, is pretty witty and a little cheeky. She also considers herself an unofficial champagne taste tester … and a really slow runner.  Contact Neen : NeenJames.com

I’m part keynote speaker, part message strategist -- and all about building big ideas. I combined 20 years in marketing, 13 years as a Weight Watchers leader, and four years as a TEDx Executive Producer into a simple way to change how people see, and what they do as a result. It’s called The Red Thread™, and it’s what makes your Big Ideas even bigger than you think.

Meet Michael Crack the Code on Why Consumers Buy Your Products and Services International Speaker and Renowned Author Michael Solomon A thought leader in marketing and advertising, Michael’s presentations reveal cutting-edge trends in advertising and marketing, branding, consumer behavior, and social media. He creates a visual excursion into the minds of consumers and what influences them to buy. Audiences are captivated by the insights unveiled during his interactive keynotes and seminars. Works with Leading Industries Michael’s client roster includes leading industries such as financial services and insurance, consumer goods and food, apparel design and fashion, as well as aviation and technology.  He has spoken to business groups around the world delivering keynotes in South Korea, Brazil, Peru, Japan, Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Poland. Passionate about the extraordinary world of the ordinary consumer, Michael has advised numerous companies on lifestyle marketing issues and consumer research to fine-tune product and service offerings for brand launches and stronger sales results.

Entrepreneur, author and nationally recognized digital marketing expert. Owner of eBoot Camp, Inc., a team of highly-skilled digital marketing specialists who manage the social media accounts for over 40 companies. Social Media Overload, his latest book, is an Amazon.com bestseller in every major business category. Top-rated keynote speaker for companies big and small, including Sysco Foods, Dale Carnegie, KTM Motorcycles, Medical Solutions and more. Proud member of the National Speaker’s Association (NSA) and a Dale Carnegie High Impact Presentations Graduate. A native Floridian, fan of small batch bourbons and father of two small children he is desperately trying to keep off of Instagram and Snapchat.

Welcome, Mitch Joel To Search Party Podcast! When Google wants someone to explain the latest developments in marketing to the top brands in the world, they bring Mitch Joel to the Googleplex in Mountain View, California. Marketing Magazine dubbed him the "Rock Star of Digital Marketing" and called him, "one of North America's leading digital visionaries." Joel speaks frequently to diverse groups like Wal-Mart, Starbucks, Microsoft, Procter and Gamble, Twitter, Unilever and has shared the stage with former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, Anthony Robbins, Tom Peters and Dr. Phil. As a professional speaker, Mitch is represented by Leading Authorities in the U.S. and by Speaker's Spotlight in Canada. Check out the blog Listen to the podcast  

Ethan Beute: VP of Marketing for Bombbomb.com. Bomb Bomb is an integrated video service that gives you the power to send quick videos from your desktop, email and smartphone. Ethan talks with Heather about why video in online marketing is so important to business growth. bombbomb.com @ethanbuete with questions. 

Welcome Crystal Washington, Social Media and App Guru to search Party Podcast. Crystal is known for her ability to take complex Web and social media topics and make them easy to understand and accessible for everyday people and small business owners. As the owner of CWM Enterprises and co-founder of Socialtunities, a social media instructional brand aimed at training everyone from Gen Y’s to Baby Boomers in strategically using social media, Crystal educates consumers on the practical applications of social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Crystal is the author of One Tech Action and The Social Media Why. Heather chatted with Crystal about NOT to lose your mind when working on your smartphone and the essential apps and tools to make your life efficient and productive.  Visit Crystal at CrystalWashington.com