Podcasts about Big Duck

The story of a big idea, and a big duck – and how this duck would go on to become an important architectural landmark that would influence buildings all around the world.   READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/big-duck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailPosting on social media and hoping donations follow? You might be setting yourself up for disappointment. In this episode, we get into why social media is often a top-of-funnel tool, not a direct-response one, and why that's not a bad thing once you understand how to use it right. We talk about the algorithm problem nobody wants to admit: that even your own followers might never see your posts. We also dig into what actually makes content land, from ditching jargon to using strength-based framing that invites people in instead of guilt-tripping them.On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria sits down with Farra Trompeter, co-director and worker-owner at Big Duck, who has spent over 30 years helping nonprofits use communications to build brands, run campaigns, and grow sustainably. If you've ever wondered whether your org "should" be on every platform, or worried your content isn't landing the way you hoped, this conversation gives you a clearer way to think about both.Connect with Farra: farra@bigduck.comConnect with Farra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farra/Visit their website: https://bigduck.com/Get the FREE 30-Day Board Fundraising Challenge here: https://www.gofurthertogether.ca/30-day-challengeWe guide your board through 30 actionable things they can do to support your nonprofit's fundraising, helping them feel confident representing the mission. You don't need to figure it out alone. Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help raising money in a way aligned with your values. Support the show

Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Ryan Gerhardt, copy director at Big Duck, discuss when a name change makes sense and when the real problem is something else. They cover how to conduct a brand audit, the power of consistency, where taglines fit in, and the hidden financial costs of solving the wrong problem. Get practical tools to assess your brand before making an expensive decision.

We're joined by Sarah Corcoran, Deputy Director of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter, to spotlight the powerful impact of local environmental action. Sarah shares how grassroots organizations across Pennsylvania are protecting natural resources, educating communities, and inspiring meaningful, lasting change—proving that building a healthier planet truly starts close to home.We also explore the legacy of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter, founded in the early 1970s and based in Harrisburg since 1983. With more than 25,000 members and an all‑volunteer executive committee, the Chapter continues to shape conservation, policy, and civic engagement efforts across the state. This conversation is a reminder that through local involvement and everyday choices, we can all help create a cleaner, more sustainable future.We're also joined by Craig Samborski, creator and owner of the World's Largest Rubber Duck, just as the iconic duck makes a splash in Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL Draft. From first sightings that stop people in their tracks to the logistics of transporting and setting up something this massive, Craig shares the fascinating story behind how a simple rubber duck became a global phenomenon.We talk about where the idea began, when Craig realized the duck was more than a novelty, and why people of all ages connect so deeply with something so playful and joyful. The conversation explores the duck's impact on major events, unforgettable cities it's visited, challenges like wind and weather, and what its popularity says about what people are craving right now—connection, wonder, and a little happiness. Plus, where the duck is headed next and what it would take to bring it to Central Pennsylvania.

Rolando Pujol's The Great American Retro Road Trip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana (Artisan, 2025) celebrates the nostalgic pleasures of America's vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country. The Great American Retro Road TripThe Great American Retro Road Trip is a coast-to-coast journey chronicling retro roadside America. Discover classic giant roadside attractions, from The Coffee Pot and The Big Duck to the World's Largest Paint Can and the Haines Shoe House. Or iconic signage, like the dazzling Yoken's neon sign, and the classic Moon Motel sign. Still-standing vintage locations of America's favorite chain restaurants, from Pizza Hut to McDonald's to Taco Bell. Through Pujol's anecdotes and clever narrative, readers will come away with a sweeping sense of roadside charm that still exists, as well as a desire to see it all for themselves. These lingering traces of America's past are an archive of disappearing roadside signage and architecture, and they tell a story of American ingenuity, creativity, and community. Whether you pick up this book for the nostalgia-inducing photos, the heartwarming stories, or as a reference for planning your own trip, you'll be encouraged to, as Pujol says, "Let your curiosity guide you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Rolando Pujol's The Great American Retro Road Trip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana (Artisan, 2025) celebrates the nostalgic pleasures of America's vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country. The Great American Retro Road TripThe Great American Retro Road Trip is a coast-to-coast journey chronicling retro roadside America. Discover classic giant roadside attractions, from The Coffee Pot and The Big Duck to the World's Largest Paint Can and the Haines Shoe House. Or iconic signage, like the dazzling Yoken's neon sign, and the classic Moon Motel sign. Still-standing vintage locations of America's favorite chain restaurants, from Pizza Hut to McDonald's to Taco Bell. Through Pujol's anecdotes and clever narrative, readers will come away with a sweeping sense of roadside charm that still exists, as well as a desire to see it all for themselves. These lingering traces of America's past are an archive of disappearing roadside signage and architecture, and they tell a story of American ingenuity, creativity, and community. Whether you pick up this book for the nostalgia-inducing photos, the heartwarming stories, or as a reference for planning your own trip, you'll be encouraged to, as Pujol says, "Let your curiosity guide you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Rolando Pujol's The Great American Retro Road Trip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana (Artisan, 2025) celebrates the nostalgic pleasures of America's vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country. The Great American Retro Road TripThe Great American Retro Road Trip is a coast-to-coast journey chronicling retro roadside America. Discover classic giant roadside attractions, from The Coffee Pot and The Big Duck to the World's Largest Paint Can and the Haines Shoe House. Or iconic signage, like the dazzling Yoken's neon sign, and the classic Moon Motel sign. Still-standing vintage locations of America's favorite chain restaurants, from Pizza Hut to McDonald's to Taco Bell. Through Pujol's anecdotes and clever narrative, readers will come away with a sweeping sense of roadside charm that still exists, as well as a desire to see it all for themselves. These lingering traces of America's past are an archive of disappearing roadside signage and architecture, and they tell a story of American ingenuity, creativity, and community. Whether you pick up this book for the nostalgia-inducing photos, the heartwarming stories, or as a reference for planning your own trip, you'll be encouraged to, as Pujol says, "Let your curiosity guide you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, Jeremy and Amy explore the quirky and weird roadside attractions found in the Northeastern United States. They discuss various oddities, from the famous Paper House in Rockport, Massachusetts, to the giant Big Duck in Flanders, New York. ____________________________________S03 Ep135____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

On this November 3 episode I break down the big duck opener from a solo kayak hide that turned into a pintail show. First frost mornings, a steady northwest wind, and plenty of birds made for a memorable hunt with Georgie working hard. I share how the sun angle and a spinner affected finishing birds, why I shifted setups mid hunt, and a quick story about an eight point buck slipping along the willows. We also tackle three listener questions from Instagram including my most dangerous moments in the marsh, when ducks are simply too high to call, and why solids have become popular alongside camo. I close with a North American Waterfowler app snapshot of the season so far and a look ahead at camp plans for next weekend. TideWe – Heated vests, coats, waders, and blinds. Black Friday sale running through December 1. Use code FDH18 for 18% off at TideWe.com Shotty Gear – Waterproof shell pouches, gear bags, and gun cases. Use code FDH10 for 10% off at ShottyGear.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – Heavy-duty, crash-tested crates. Pair with the roll cage for maximum protection. Use code GUARDIAN15 at MammothPet.com/Guardian Flight Day Ammunition – steel loads that hit hard. Check them out at FlightDayAmmo.com FDH10 Code Weatherby Shotguns – From the Element 2 to the Orion and 18i series, reliable performance for every hunt. Browse the lineup at Weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duck Opener always brings chaos, laughs, and a little bit of misery — and this year's UP opener was no different. In this episode, Jordan dives into the untold stories from the big hunt — the kind that never make it to camera. From busted gear and close calls to limits, laughs, and lessons learned at duck camp, this one's for every waterfowler who lives for that first flight of the season.

Episode Description: On my way to the 2025 big duck opener, I'm layout boat hunting solo. In this episode, I dive into my personal history with layout boat hunting, why it's one of my favorite styles of hunting, and share practical tips for anyone wanting to give it a try. Flight Day Ammunition – Premium bismuth loads for waterfowlers.flightdayammo.comCode: FDH10 for 10% off Weatherby Shotguns – Legendary shotguns built for the hunt.weatherby.com Purina Pro Plan Dog Food – Nutrition trusted by hunters and trainers.purina.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – Built tough for safety and durability.mammothpetproducts.comCode: GUARDIAN15 for 15% off Shotty Gear – Waterproof, durable, and affordable gear for everyday duck hunters.shottygear.comCode: FDH10 for 10% off Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the world of nonprofit branding with Farra Trompeter, co-director and worker-owner at Big Duck, as she shares transformative insights on aligning mission, messaging, and money for maximum impact. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience helping organizations tell their stories effectively, Farra offers a refreshing perspective that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes a nonprofit brand truly powerful.With fundraising pressures mounting for nonprofits in today's uncertain landscape, Farrah offers practical guidance for leaders feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're reimagining your nonprofit's brand, struggling to connect communications with fundraising goals, or simply seeking fresh perspectives on nonprofit leadership, this conversation delivers actionable insights grounded in decades of specialized experience. Tune in to discover how clarifying who you are internally can transform how effectively you communicate externally – and ultimately, how successfully you advance your mission.Connect with Farra and Big Duck at: ·       Website: https://bigduck.com/·       Contact Big Duck: Hello@BigDuck.com ·       Contact Farra: Farra@BigDuck.com

Seconds out, round 262! Join Kam & Flowz as they discuss this weeks hot boxing topics! Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis announcement (2:00) Get involved with the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #StrapSZN Instagram: @strapsznpodcast Twitter: @strapsznpod We are available on all good streaming platforms. Hit the url below to get direct links to all our streaming pages. Give us a follow, leave us a review and connect with us! https://allmylinks.com/strapsznpodcast

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Big DUCK magic?! Think again! In this episode, we sit down with Sweet Sam who tells us the bizarre and horrifying true story of Gosha the Magician—a man who lured women in with Rasputin-influenced mysticism, stole from them, and ultimately turned to murder. As always, we're drinking, laughing, and struggling to process this absolutely wild story. Join us for another episode of Three Shots In and watch this episode on YouTube!

Is succession and continuity planning a standard practice in your organization? Farra Trompeter, co-director, joins Sarah Durham, founder of Big Duck, to explore why it's smart for executive directors and senior leaders to plan their eventual departures. They discuss the key factors that influence decisions to leave, strategies for communicating exit plans effectively, and how to approach thoughtful, phased succession planning that ensures organizational stability.

@JeffreyTheGreek & @JWEgglestony breakdown what promises to be a PIVOTAL weekend in the B1G. #3 Vs #4. A Midwest Rivalry. The Big Duck visits the Big House. Plus several teams vying for a bowl game. Take a listen! #AskForAmador Pod Time Stamps:  7:00 -  Saturday Early 24:00 -  Saturday Mid-Day 51:00 -  Saturday Night 1.07:00 - B1G. Game. Of. Da. WEEK.

Missy and Jase share behind-the-scenes stories of evil trying and failing to ruin the Mia Moo Funday, where they treat families in their charity to a weekend of fun, food, and Jesus. Mia's journey leads Missy to reflect on a tender moment during “Duck Dynasty” filming, and Al witnessed another touching moment during that same episode between Phil and “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan. Zach is thankful for Unashamed Nation showing up for North Carolinians in a big way. In this episode: Hebrews 12, verses 1-2; Romans 15, verse 2 “Unashamed” Episode 978 is sponsored by: https://www.patriotmobile.com/phil — Get a FREE MONTH of service when you enter code PHIL or call 972-PATRIOT. https://getliverhelp.com/unashamed — Get a FREE bottle of Blood Sugar Formula when you try Liver Health Formula. http://www.UnashamedMerch.com — Get 10% OFF with promo code UNASHAMED10. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our buddy, Scott Threinen, joins us to tell us about his recent trips and hunts and what he's hoping to do this season. We also talk about Scott's new best buddy, Roy, his hunting dog that goes everywhere with him now! He shares what he's learned and enjoyed about having a hunting dog. Also turns out, Scott's a pretty big duck guy now. Listen in and find out why! Thanks again and be sure to subscribe and review!   New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer Better Merch: /SHOP

On this episode of LAP, the guy's are joined by Lacey of Double Hockey Sticks. Lacey gives her story of how her brand came to be and how hockey became one of her favorite passions. Lacey also details how her Unconventional Sports Market came to be and how the Ducks have embraced her efforts to touch new communities with the sport of hockey.  Follow Late Arrivals  Twitter: @latearrivalspod Instagram: @latearrivalspod Follow Lacey Instragram: double.hockey.stix Follow the hosts Chris: @CJKChel Connor: @91_Pluty Jake: @_JRobles71 Louis: @Louiex37  Intro/ Outro done by Will Rice/ @pastorwillrice

Esperanza and Irwin welcome Dr. Susan Van Scoy, Professor at St Joseph's University and author of The Big Duck and eastern Long Island's Duck Farming Industry. Susan describes the rich history and sheer dominance during duck farming's heyday in the 1950's. 75% of all ducks served in restaurants across the country came from Long Island. But as suburbanization pushed eastward, rising land values, along with stricter government regulations made farming ducks untenable. A fascinating look at on often overlooked part of the East End's history.

The story of a big idea, and a big duck – and how this duck would go on to become an important architectural landmark that would influence buildings all around the world.   READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/big-duck

Wack weihs in on Joe Budden vs Drake, Diddy, Big U, Benzino, and more. ----- 0:00 Intro 0:05 Wack shows Adam a text message about Joe budden finding out his girl slept with Drake. Wack talks about his spies on club house. Adam says Joe Budden is still a good podcaster even while going through a break up. 3:45 Adam speaks about how he would be if he was single now. Wack asks Adam how he would feel if he saw Lena go on Diddy's plane. Adam says Diddy has had sex with me in the industry. 5:35 Adam talks about Stevie Jay's claims towards Diddy's allegations. Wack talks about Stevie Jay and Diddy's relationship. 8:05 Adam says Diddy already is on some Epstein type scandals. Wack says that Diddy is playing with Meek Mill, and Adam says Meek Mill is not gay. 9:55 Adam speaks about seeing Rick Rock at the Porn Hub awards, meeting Big Duck, Sharp interrupts the podcast to tell Wack someone wants to box him, and dissing everyone in FMW 12:50 Adam returns to talking about Big Duck, Wack says he can bring him in for an interview. Adam talking to Rick Ross. Drake sending Rick Ross' girl tickets to his shows. 15:50 Adam says Drake was a Video Girl in the new Sexyy Red Music video. Wack says Sexyy Red got big since having the baby, and respects her for going back to work after having her child. Wack says Sexyy Red does not need a BBL 19:30 Wack brings up allegations of Adam walking his dog with a gay man, and coming into the news wearing a thong. Adam asks Wack if their relationship would change if he slept with a man, and Wack talks about his gay homies. 25:25 Wack asks Adam if he was gay would he be a top or bottom, Adam talks about his multiple hemorrhoids. 27:30 Wack explains to Adam who Benjamin Crump is, Wack does an impression of Crump. 30:15 Wack says The Game is going to fight someone from youtube, and says he watches the Adam and Wack show and wants Wack to have a show with his daughter. 31:30 Wack defends his leaked photo of him naked on the bed. Wack says that its better to be naked in case a home intruder breaks in, because they would be scared of the dick. Adam invites Celina Powell to the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Farra Trompeter, Co-Director and Worker - Owner at Big Duck. Not only is Farra just delightful to talk to, every time I talk to her it's like a masterclass in strategic brand building. She - and her colleagues at Big Duck - have been the go-to for nonprofit brand building for as long as I can remember. I used to devour their resources when I was an ED, because they helped me come to see my organization's brand as more than just its logo and website. And that's what we're talking about today. We discuss how an effective brand - one that actually serves as a driver of growth and funding and impact - is so much more than your visual aesthetics. It's about how you define and articulate your organization's identity, your impact strategy, and your daily practices. Farra dissects the elements of an effective brand and offers both practical advice for organizations of all budget sizes to enhance their branding efforts and excellent examples of what an effective brand strategy looks like in practice.Enjoy.What Listeners Will Learn:The difference between brand, brand strategy, and branding, and their impact on nonprofits.The nuts and bolts of developing a strong brand identity and strategy that resonates with your target audience.Practical steps small nonprofits can take to improve their branding with limited resources.Key Takeaways:Branding is more than visuals; it's about crafting your organization's identity and perception.A strong brand strategy aligns with the organization's goals and communicates its core values effectively.Consistency in branding helps build recognition and trust among your audience.Small nonprofits can benefit significantly from focusing on clear, strategic branding.Regular brand evaluations can ensure alignment with organizational objectives and audience expectations.Step-by-Step Process:Elevator Pitch Exercise: Engage your team in describing the organization to gauge consistency and clarity in branding.Materials Review: Assess current branding materials (print, digital) for consistency in color, imagery, and messaging.Strategic Review: Revisit the organization's strategy and see how branding can support its goals.Resources Mentioned:Big Duck: A strategic communications firm specializing in nonprofits. They offer services in branding, communications, and fundraising/outreach campaigns. Visit Big DuckBrandraising by Sarah Durham, Big Duck's founder: A book offering insights into nonprofit branding. Find the Book

As Big Duck's Co-Director, Farra ensures that Big Duck is a healthy, thriving company—that we're creating a great work environment, are financially stable, producing work that successfully meets or exceeds client's needs, and that diversity, inclusion, equity, and antiracism are centered in all we do. She directs Big Duck's marketing and business development efforts, seeking to build relationships with nonprofits who want to use communications to achieve their mission.Farra has led dozens of organizations through major brand overhauls, fundraising campaigns, and much more since joining Big Duck in 2007. She's a frequent speaker around the country, training nonprofit staff and board members on branding, communications planning, and engaging donors at all giving levels. Key Takeaways:Organizations often present an outdated or aspirational version of themselves online, which can lead to a disconnect between their digital presence and reality. Seek to understand your primary audience for effective branding and messaging. Create a clear and consistent organizational narrative and equip the entire team with access to this messaging. Organizations may unintentionally confuse their audience by creating campaigns that don't connect to their overall brand or mission.When building or rebuilding a brand, involve people who are outside of your senior staff or board. At the very least, inform the entire staff. Building a brand using the feedback of your community is a powerful way to enhance your connection to your community and the strength of your branding.  “If an organization goes through a process, and they say, ‘we intentionally want to be seen this way, felt this way, thought of this way, experienced this way', then it can look at how it's, in fact, expressing that in its visuals, and its messaging and across its channels.” “Nonprofits have lots of audiences including a very passionate and committed staff and board potentially volunteer donor, other participant audience who feels very close to the organization. And that's just an important thing to acknowledge in a branding or communications process.” “Thinking about branding is a chance to build something that really connects to your community so that when you do reintroduce the organization with whatever the updated branding, is it like to your point it feels built by them and shaped by them” - Farra Trompeter  Reach out to Farra Trompeter at:Website: https://bigduck.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farra/  Ask for and receive all you want need and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Book your quickie intro call with Maryanne here! Connect with Maryanne Dersch: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect

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On this week's episode of the Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan is joined by is Dad and Brother in law, Sam. We talk opening day success, failures and much much more!    Duck Gun Chronicles - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6KCRJMpO2Ji-JjA3QYDzw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/176135489667077/ Duck Gun Insta - https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/ Motion Decoys - https://motionducks.com - Promo code DuckGun10 OnX - https://www.onxmaps.com/ https://weatherby.com/ Patreon - www.patreon/duckgunchronicles Final Approach - https://fabrand.com/  use Code - DuckGun

Every duck hunter makes mistakes, it is unavoidable. But there are some big terrible blunders that are easily avoidable with just a little bit of knowledge. On this episode I discuss three huge blunders and give you the simple insights needed to never make them yourself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we talk about the new Superman Legacy casting  We also review episode 2 of secret wars. All of this and more on todays episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week:  Brand Democracy Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, a conversation about letting go and democratizing your brand, so it's collectively owned. The why's, what's and how's are explained by Claire Taylor Hansen of Big Duck, … Continue reading →

On this weeks episode of Monday Beers the guys join Cloud Jacobs of Big Duck Energy at his families long time work shop where Cloud and his Father now turn some very unique and beautiful duck calls. The guys get a look into the different ways, and influence each call maker has. They also got the privilege of turning a call with Cloud and Monday Beers own John Stephens. Hear all about it on this weeks episode!Thank You for listening!

Dealing with evil... or ducking it? Tune in to The Public Square® to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, April 7, 2023

How do we deal with evil in civil society? Tune in to The Public Square® to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

My next guest is Sarah Durham, Founder and CEO of Big Duck. I recently sat down with Sarah to learn how she transformed her generalist marketing agency into a 7-figure PR and Communications firm specializing in the non-profit sector. We get into the details of why she decided to specialize her firm, how she did it, what led her company to become the premier PR and Communications firm in the non-profit sector, and much more. Connect with Sarah through her website: https://www.comptondurham.com For more business growth and vertical go-to-market tips and advice, subscribe to Corey's daily tips at https://www.coreyquinn.com/newsletter. Join us as we discuss healthcare marketing and verticalized agencies as a whole.

What is the Big Duck and how does it relate to evil in human society? Tune in to The Public Square® to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023

How does The Big Duck apply to mass shootings and the questions we don't like to deal with? Tune in to The Public Square® to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The Big Duck... what does that mean? Tune in to The Public Square® to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, April 3, 2023

Branding is ultimately critical to a nonprofit's success, and it can change people's perceptions about your organization, drive donations, and increase your organizational values. Smart nonprofit owners make concerted efforts in their branding strategies so as to remain on top of their niche. However, when branding is done wrongly, it can generate opposite results. In today's podcast, Farra Trompeter from Big Duck and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss nonprofit branding: building and executing excellence.

Sarah Durham is an entrepreneur and creative consultant passionate about helping entrepreneurs. She founded Big Duck in 1994 to help nonprofits increase their visibility, raise money, and communicate more effectively. Now, she serves on its board of directors after selling the business to her employees in 2021. Sarah now provides coaching to entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and women in leadership roles through her firm Compton Durham. For more information, you can go to comptondurham.com. Joel Libava is The Franchise King® and a franchise veteran with 20+ years of experience. He is the author of two books on buying and researching franchises. In addition, he is a franchise owner advisor, working one-on-one with people who want to explore franchise ownership in the safest way possible. He also owns and operates the longest-running blog in franchising. Find out more at thefranchiseking.com.Brandi Mitchell is known as the brand producer for her creative ability to fuse entertainment, marketing, inspiration, and storytelling into a bankable brand. As President of Koris Media, she is the secret sauce that the nation's top 2% of experts, entrepreneurs, consultants, and coaches choose when they're looking to build an iconic brand, uplevel their positioning, and build powerful packaging that elevates their visibility. She is the founder of the Produce Your Own Brand Method, a four-time author and filmmaker. For more information, you can head over to brandimitchell.com.Three of my amazing guests – Sarah Durham, Joel Libava, and Brandi Mitchell – join me simultaneously for a fun, lighthearted, rapid-fire round of my favorite business questions.We get their opinions on a few business tools, some old-school marketing tips, and some great books for aspiring business owners.This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:Fun, fast-paced round of questioning.Our guests' favorite podcasts.Their favorite business app.Their favorite old-school marketing tip.Plus a few other questions about great resources for up-and-coming business leaders.Resources Mentioned:BossQuiz: https://bossquiz.com/ Podcasts Mentioned:The Small BizChat PodcastThe Produce Your Own Brand PodcastApps Mentioned:WordPressCanvaNotionBooks Mentioned:Traction by Gino WickmanKilling Giants by Stephen DennySam Walton: Made in America by Sam WaltonDisrupt You! by Jay SamitConnect with Sarah Durham:Website: https://www.comptondurham.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdurham/ Connect with Joel Libava:Website: https://www.thefranchiseking.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranchiseKing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellibava/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/joellibava Connect with Brandi Mitchell:Website: https://www.brandimitchell.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandimitchell6 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandimitchell6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandimitchell

Effective nonprofit communication planning begins with knowing who your audiences are. Seems simple, right? Sure: you can write out a long list of various groups that your organization is communicating with or wants to reach in the future… but where do you go from there?As Big Duck's Co-Director,  Farra Trompeter (she/her) ensures that Big Duck is a healthy, thriving company. Big Duck, a worker-owned cooperative, helps nonprofits use comms to achieve their mission by building strong brands, strong campaigns, and strong teams. Much of their work centers on creating strategies and tactics that are rooted in understanding who your audiences are, what they need to read, hear, or experience about an organization or its work in order to engage.Farra has led dozens of organizations through major brand overhauls, fundraising campaigns, and much more since joining Big Duck in 2007. She's a frequent speaker around the country, training nonprofit staff and board members on branding, communications planning, and engaging donors at all giving levels.Connect with Farra:Twitter:  https://twitter.com/farraLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/farra/Visit Big Duck:Twitter:  https://twitter.com/bigduckLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-duck/Other:  Big Duck's blog and the Smart Communications Podcast - http://bigduck.com/insights/ About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.Julia's online courses, webinars, and keynote talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and how to do effective marketing in the digital age.Take Julia's free nonprofit masterclass,  3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media That ConvertsConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/

Sarah Durham is an entrepreneur and creative consultant passionate about helping entrepreneurs. She founded Big Duck in 1994 to help nonprofits increase their visibility, raise money, and communicate more effectively. Now, she serves on its board of directors after selling the business to her employees in 2021. Sarah now provides coaching to entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and women in leadership roles through her firm Compton Durham. For more information, you can go to comptondurham.com. If you are thinking about exit planning from your business, I have an amazing expert who will speak to you about how she transitioned out of her business, and it's probably not what you would think. As we talk with Sarah Durham today, we discuss two different transitions Sarah made from her own companies, including an employee-ownership model with Big Duck. She shares her wisdom on owner transitions, so listen in to a great episode for any leader. "As we were transitioning to a place where I was separating from the business, I really had to practice letting go, and I really had to stop being central to conversations in order to make space for my colleagues to practice stepping into those decisions." – Sarah DurhamThis week on SmallBizChat Podcast:Transitioning to an employee-owned business. Planning your exit strategy before you're ready to transition.Employee ownership for small businesses. Types of employee-owned organizations. Sarah's work as a coach with other companies transitioning. Running and growing your business to be saleable. Difficulties of transitioning to employee ownership. Resources Mentioned:EO Equals: https://employeeownershipequals.org/ ICA Group: https://icagroup.org/ BossQuiz: https://bossquiz.com/ Connect with Sarah Durham:Website: https://www.comptondurham.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdurham/

in this episode me, Joe and Sharp get into getting ready for big duck season of 22-23. We talk about the gear we will be using and new products coming out in the waterfowl industry.  Tune in with us as we have great waterfowl conversations https://therealdecoy.com - Use Promo Code “FWC22” and get 15% off through "The Real DeCoy" websiteFor Flyway Connections Gear at https://www.flywayconnections.com/shop Use Promo “FWC2022”Support the show

Discussion with Farra Trompeter, Co-director of Big Duck, and George Weiner about the 10th anniversary of Giving Tuesday. How should your organization approach this year's event on November 29th?    Will Giving Tuesday raise a new record on the day?

The podcast is back and I'm sitting down today is Hunter and Justin from Whiskey Sloughs. We have been hitting the marshes and ponds hard since opening day and we have some good stories to share. 10% off Motion Ducks with the code OUTDOORLIMITS

Josh, Bret and Whitney sit down late at night before heading to North Dakota to start duck season.   Eukanubasportingdog.com Riverstonekennels.com Retrieverroadmap.com

Meet Farra. This Co-Director and Member-Owner at Big Duck (oh you know we're going to talk about what those titles mean!), is a tireless advocate of inclusive branding and bringing your board into the branding discussion. In today's digital world, we're chatting about the importance of branding for  mission-driven organizations (and where to start!), how to ensure DEI is baked into the brand, and why branding is a team sport.  

Today Brent and Keegan will be talking about their 2018 Kansas big duck season opener in west central Kansas. In this episode they will be going over how they scouted for their hunts, and their success they had. Follow us on Instagram @FowlFlightPodcast

Louisiana, 1927: A small town love triangle between local big-wigs turns fatal.  Contact and Support the Show:  Patreon  Facebook  Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com   Sources:  The Penalty is Death: U.S. Newspaper Coverage of Women's Executions by Marlin Shipman Wiki: Great Flood, Huey Long Findagrave by Cynthia F Daigle Adriane Quinalan on Nola Newspapers: Daily Review by Jean L. Kaess Daily Advertiser Trove: The World's News Sex and Murder on the Bayou - HubPages  1927: Ada Bonner LeBoeuf and Dr. Thomas E. Dreher  Psycho USA by Harold Schecter  Dr. Thomas Dreher and Mrs. Ada Le Boeuf | True Crime Library  Ada (rowdiva.com)  Music:  Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3725-evil-plan License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Comic Plodding by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3533-comic-plodding License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

If you're a "passionate practitioner" with the “good” problem of too much work, this episode is for you. Today's guest, Sarah Durham, founder of Big Duck, has recently reinvented herself as a coach for “accidental entrepreneurs,” and shares insights into growing a creative business and so much more. If you like what you hear, we'd love it if you write a review, subscribe on Apple Podcasts and sign up for Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor.