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If you're struggling to stand out, it's not because your product isn't good—it's because your story isn't strong enough. Bill Harper has spent decades mastering the art of strategic storytelling, helping brands cut through the noise and connect with their ideal customers. From repositioning legacy businesses to turning underdog brands into industry leaders, Bill knows what it takes to make people care. In this episode, we dive into the psychology of great branding, why simplicity wins every time, and the secret sauce behind marketing that actually works. If you want to build a brand that people can't ignore, this episode is a must-listen. To learn more about his work at BrandBoss HQ and how to craft a brand story that sells, visit https://www.brandbosshq.com.____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars
In this episode, we chat with Bill Harper, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of BrandBossHQ, a marketing agency specializing in brand storytelling and strategic marketing. Bill discusses his journey in the industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer values and crafting compelling narratives. He shares insights into building strong brands through authentic storytelling and creative business strategies.Check him out on TikTok or Instagram at @brandbosshq or if you would like to connect, go to https://www.brandbosshq.com/
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message In 2016, University of Washington sociology professor and mother of two, Alexes Harris was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type of cancer where the blood-producing cells in a patient's bone marrow became abnormal and create blood cells that don't function properly. As Bloodworks 101 producer Bill Harper tells us, Alexes underwent chemotherapy treatment to reach remission, but when it came time to find a suitable bone marrow donor, her improving condition met a health equity wall: Her mixed race background meant the chances of finding a donor were slim at best. Here's today's BEST OF 2024 episode of Bloodworks 101 from February of 2024.
How can you build a strong and memorable brand identity that delivers on its promises? Today I have the pleasure of having back on my show: Bill Harper, CEO of BrandBossHQ, to uncover the core principles of successful branding. Learn how to avoid common branding pitfalls, such as diluting your core strengths and trying to appeal to everyone. Bill explains the critical connection between brand image and brand voice, and offers practical advice on how to find and emphasize your brand's unique value proposition. Whether you're a business owner or an individual looking to enhance your personal brand, this episode provides actionable insights to help you create a brand that resonates and stands out. Tune in to learn how to define your brand's core, align your messaging, and build a brand that truly connects with your audience. Get in touch with Bill and check out BrandBossHQ for more information about how to make an unforgettable brand experience Instagram TikTok Website
Raleigh, North Carolina's own Bill Harper knows what it means to help brands understand the difference in tactics and strategy. In this episode, we talk about common pain points between most clients, his falling into TikTok success, and all that is media channels. Connect with Bill
Raleigh, North Carolina's own Bill Harper knows what it means to help brands understand the difference in tactics and strategy. In this episode, we talk about common pain points between most clients, his falling into TikTok success, and all that is media channels. Connect with Bill
In this episode David and Gary are enamored with guest Bill Harper, the CEO and Founder of BrandBossHQ, a branding, sales and marketing one stop shop for all mid size startups. The nuggets of wisdom are boundless.Links:@brandbosshqbrandbosshq.com___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR
If you're feeling frustrated because your branding efforts aren't getting the results you want, and you're stuck in a cycle of imitating big brands without success, then you are not alone! And this episode is going to help you. Bill Harper, an experienced branding strategist, emphasizes the emotive aspect of marketing and the importance of prioritizing the audience. His valuable insights on understanding customer needs and delivering genuine value without self-promotion provide a unique perspective on strategic storytelling. As a prominent figure in the industry, his expertise in empowering brands to craft authentic and engaging narratives makes him an influential voice in the entrepreneurial and business sphere.In this episode, you will learn how to:Craft a powerful brand strategy to elevate your business.Develop compelling and unique value propositions for your products.Ignite emotional connections with your audience through strategic storytelling.Implement strategies for sustainable, long-term business growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Braving Business: Tales of Entrepreneurial Resilience and Courage in the Face of Adversity
In today's episode, we welcome Bill Harper, founder and CEO of BrandBoss and wmHarper Marketing Agencies. Known for his innovative approach to marketing, Bill has propelled brands like CarFax into the national spotlight with his "Strategic storytelling."Episode Summary:Bill discusses his journey from a passion for sheet metal to becoming a marketing visionary. He shares insights into his career, including memorable campaigns for Enterprise Rent a Car and EverBank, and emphasizes simple ideas executed with elegance.Key Questions:1. How did an early interest in automotive design influence your creative process in advertising?2. Can you share a serendipitous moment that changed your career path?3. Discuss your views on MBA programs and their understanding of marketing.4. Advice for entrepreneurs romanticizing the gig economy.5. A pivotal moment where overcoming fear was crucial for you or your business.6. How learning from mistakes led to significant breakthroughs in your career.7. The power of storytelling in your successful campaigns.8. Bucket-list professional goals or projects you're excited about.9. An example when your "90% grit and determination" mindset paid off.10. Adapting to new platforms and trends, including an amusing digital anecdote.Special Mentions:- CarFax, Enterprise Rent a Car, and EverBank campaigns.- Harper's view on MBA programs and marketing.- The significance of storytelling in marketing.Quotable Moments:- "The most effective work comes from simple ideas executed elegantly."- "Success is about 90% grit and determination."Closing Thoughts:Bill Harper's marketing philosophy highlights the importance of storytelling and simplicity in creating compelling brand narratives.Connect with Bill:@brandbosshq (X formerly known as Twitter)https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmharper (LinkedIn)Outro:Thanks to Bill Harper for sharing his marketing wisdom and stories. His approach to branding through storytelling continues to inspire.Listener Engagement:We invite listeners to share their thoughts and stories of overcoming challenges in their own entrepreneurial journeys at www.bravingbusiness.comDisclaimer:The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Braving Business Podcast or its hosts.Remember to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Stay brave!
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can't tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don't want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what he spends his days trying to achieve.He believes that the most effective and awe-inspiring work comes from simple ideas executed in simple but elegant ways. The process itself is anything but simple or elegant. Fortunately, he loves this sort of challenge. In fact, he lives for it. He's had the pleasure of struggling over simple and elegant solutions for clients like Carfax, Denny's, Delsey Luggage, Precision Tune Auto Care, and Music & Arts to name a few and has had the pleasure of being recognized more than 100 times for the effort – including one textbook mention, which he's particularly proud to call his own.He shares this great quote by Henry Ford: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” You can learn more by following him on Tik Tok and Instagram @brandbosshqJoining me on this episode of Season 6 of The MindShare Podcast to discuss How to Build Your Brand in 2024, is Chief Creative Officer & CEO, the brand boss himself - Bill Harper.6:24 *bcan you share a little more about what you do on the day to day so everyone knows why you and I are here together today?9:02 *does a lot of your new business come from TikTok?14:21 *how do I show you my magic trick if I shouldn't be talking about my features and benefits ... how do I prove I can solve your pain point if I shouldn't just talk about it, but you haven't yet said you want to see it... is the answer to promote testimonials... proof of concept... and even then how do you stay away from the "look what I did"19:42 *why should we have a brand… why should we be focused on building our brand… what's the reason for it… and how would you define a brand… is this just a set of logos and colors along with a fancy picture of ourselves?24:16 *tell us more about the concept of AIDA... more importantly why does everyone need to understand this process/acronym?31:17 *why do I need to know who my target audience is, and as a REALTOR how do I figure that out when really my clients can be anyone with a roof over their head?38:56 *which communication channels should I be focusing on regularly?42:33 *what's the best way to use social media to build my brand right now?44:11 *what's the best trigger point to cause a message to resonate... people operate on emotion... how do we translate this through our messaging to evoke reaction?48:27 *chat gpt yes or no?55:27 *tell us more about the importance of consistency... James Bond57:56 *how do you know it's been a successful day for you?59:23 *any final words of wisdom to share so everyone can get out there to build more MindShare so they can get more market share?Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The MindShare PodCast with our special guest - Chief Creative Officer & CEO, the 'Brand Boss' himself - Bill Harper, as wGet your FREE gift on my homepage at www.mindshare101.com just for tuning in!I'd also be really grateful if you could take a quick second to go www.ratethispodcast.com/mindshare101 to rate the show for me.And we haven't connected yet, send me a message!Facebook: facebook.com/mindshare101 Instagram: instagram.com/davidgreenspan101Youtube: youtube.com/@DavidGreenspanLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/mindshare101
This week, acclaimed Chef Thierry Rautureau, "The Chef in the Hat," died at age 64 from pulmonary fibrosis. Last year, Bloodworks 101 contributor Bill Harper, who's fluent in French, was able to sit down with Chef Thierry for a conversation about life and food and the importance of having enough blood on hand. In May of 2022, Bill wrote, "French-born Chef Thierry Rautureau has been a pillar of the Seattle culinary for decades as the visionary of such seminal restaurants as Rover's Loulay, and Luc. When we approached him to join our Culinary Coalition in support of blood donation and the Savor Life Save a Life campaign, he eagerly agreed and said in his interview with Bill Harper, "without blood, there is no life." Well said, Chef. À table!"
Effective communication is the key to building a solid brand! Today's guest on the show is branding expert Bill Harper. Bill discusses the importance of defining your brand and communicating it clearly to your clients to run a successful business. In this episode, we talk about: Bill's journey of becoming a branding expert The importance of branding and communication in running a successful business Should contractors focus on building their personal brand or branding their company as a whole Examples of successful brands like Yardnique and the Smell Good Plumber Common mistakes some contractors make that impact their brand image The importance of focusing your brand on a single value that customers care about Things that make your brand unique Taking inspiration from a successful brand and then twisting the brand concept to stand out in your area The importance of a business's online presence, its website and mobile friendliness Eric's experience of branding himself as “The Pond Digger” and its impact on his career How social media helps you strengthen your brand The dangers of not defining your brand and letting others do it Mentioned: BrandBossHQ BrandBossH on TikTok Links to resources: Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/ You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/ TWT Contractor Circle TWT Contractor Power Circle And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram Facebook TikTok
I found Brand Boss, Bill Harper on TikTok of all places where he has built an impressive library of short form content around branding and marketing. Harper runs an agency out of North Carolina called WMH and it's worth checking out. Bill and I riff on a variety of topics and talk about our experiences and opinions on how to build a brand and how to be successful. There's another side story and lesson learned from my trip to Raleigh North Carolina...There's this saying, Be kind, because everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. You never know what someone is going through, right? I was reminded how important this is on a recent trip to Raleigh North Carolina. I was in the airport waiting for my flight back to LA as you do and I saw a man, sitting a little ways away in another terminal and waiting like me, look my way and give me the hello nod. You know what mean, right? He got up and walked over to me — and I'm thinking “okay, do I know this guy?” But he didn't look familiar. Then he asked, are you Bryan Elliott? With all the enthusiasm my introverted self could muster, I muttered yes, and he proceeded to tell me that he's a big fan of the podcast and how much it means to him. I was really flattered but also stunned — like a dear in the headlights — because I don't get approached very much like this. But it was nice. To be honest, the week prior leading up to this trip I was really struggling with feeling like I'm not doing enough and falling short of some of my goals. But that all disappeared with this man's simple act of kindness. And since then it's reminded me about being a bit more grateful about staying focused on things I can control and not on things I cannot. If he's listening right now I'd like to apologize for being so awkward and thank him for making my day a lot brighter. You were headed from Raleigh Durham to Arizona and the Grand Canyon with your family so I hope you had a great trip. I'd like to keep meeting more of you. Can we keep this up? If you see me out and about please say hello. One thing you may not know about being a creator — and I'm sure this applies to everything — Whether you're a creator of music, film, podcast or make a product or service that people use everyday. It's hard to know exactly who's paying attention -- or the impact. But when we do meet, it's an incredible feeling to know that what you're doing matters a little to someone else. Special thanks to our sponsor WeWork!Your working week deserves its little luxuries. Beautiful spaces to spark ideas in person. Designed carefully for collaboration. And peaceful nooks for focus mode.Wifi that... well, works Add unlimited coffee on tap or how about free flowing Kombucha? Tailored networking events and a ready-made community, a true home away from home.Tap in down the road or touch down in locations around the world From Manhattan to Manchester London to LA... Bring the whole team this way And we mean the whole team... (in a whisper like a secret) WeWork is dog friendly Don't just work from anywhere WeWork - Now, you can unlock productive, flexible workspace at over 180 locations near you with WeWork All Access Basic. - Get 30% off your first 5 months by using code BRYANAA30. - To redeem this offer, visit we.co/behindthebrand
In this episode of Talk2Rami, we delve into the power of storytelling and its impact on brands with Bill Harper, a branding expert with over two decades of experience in creating successful brand strategies for some of the biggest names in the industry. With a passion for helping businesses discover their true purpose, Bill has been instrumental in turning consumer insights into category leadership, resulting in a contagious, market-shattering impact on customers and competitors alike. Join us as Bill Harper shares his extensive experience in creating brand campaigns for companies like CarFax, Delsey Luggage, Music & Arts, and many more. From launching CarFax into the consumer market to establishing Delsey as the #1 provider of lightweight luggage in North America, Bill will provide valuable insights into how storytelling can drive a brand's success. With a heart full of optimism and a belief that every good idea has a passionate message standing behind it, Bill Harper will leave you inspired and equipped to take your brand to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to unleash their brand's full creative potential. So, grab your headphones and join us for an engaging conversation with Bill Harper on the power of storytelling in branding. Get in touch with Bill on LinkedIn and check him out on social media: TikTok LinkedIn
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Do you struggle with educating clients on relevant messaging? Great messaging addresses the audience's emotional connection with an issue and sometimes that means it's not all about the product. Educating clients on looking beyond their product can be tricky. However, once they understand it they'll see significant growth. Today's guest increased his client's topline revenue from $35 million to $230 million in just 18 months by understanding who their message was aimed at. For his second podcast appearance, he discusses how he fell in love with helping challenger brands and how he helps them rise above the plateau to success. He also shares 2 mistakes you might be making that are costing you money. Bill Harper is the founder of WM Harper, a strategic branding agency focused on brands in need of transformation. His team helps companies that have hit a plateau. These are challenger brands that haven't quite hit their potential goal and need help figuring out how to get to the next level. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why clients need to understand it's not always about the product. Building an agency machine that runs itself. 2 Mistakes are a big waste of time and money. Sponsors and Resources Wix: Today's episode is sponsored by the Wix Partner Program. Being a Wix Partner is ideal for freelancers and digital agencies that design and develop websites for their clients. Check out Wix.com/Partners to learn more and become a member of the community for free. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | Radio FM Podcast Takeover!! Get to know your Smart Agency Guest Host: Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the co-founder of Rise25, an agency that helps companies launch and run podcasts profitably. He followed Jason's podcast and eventually joined the mastermind and has been a guest on the podcast before. Today, he's helping Jason bring something new to the Smart Agency podcast audience by interviewing a special guest and bringing a new perspective to the show. Helping Brands Understand Relevant Messaging Bill has worked with many exciting companies in his career but BMB&B is probably where he learned the most. There, he got to work with big-name brands and got inspired to start his own agency. He has built several businesses from being a consultant to running an agency. However, as he puts it, once you've been bitten by the ownership bug it's practically impossible to go back. Working with a company like Blockbuster, Bill realized sometimes the agency does not have a lot of influence to change big brands. Typically, this type of company is very focused on maintaining its position in the market. That is what keeps them up at night. However, Bill fell in love with helping brands with billion-dollar potential but stuck in a multimillion-dollar universe. These brands just need a push to go from an awkward stage to center stage. Most of the time, they have similar strategies to the bigger players but they haven't figured out how to implement them yet. If the client is willing to embrace a change in the way that they think about relevant messaging, they help them create a path forward that makes sense and helps them scale. How to Get 3X Top Line Revenue in 18 Months for Your Client Part of Bill's journey with clients is getting them to understand what they want is people's attention. Sometimes is not really about the product, which can be hard for clients to accept. It's not about listing the new features and talking about the tech. That is what everyone else is doing. When you're doing research, look for the thing people engage with emotionally. For instance, his agency once made an ad for Delsey luggage where they removed all the technical details about the product and focused on being lightweight. The emotional connection was in the audience's frustration with travel. It had changed from being something exciting into being inconvenient. The idea was to address this existing frustration by focusing on how the product leaves the consumer in a better emotional state. Once you find what consumers are either striving toward or moving away from then you have something to play with. Few brands have logged into that insight, but once they do, their growth is significant. Another great success came when his agency helped the Breast Cancer Index achieve sixfold growth of its top-line revenue. The client originally asked them to increase their top-line revenue from $35 million to $250 million within 3 years. They exceeded expectations mainly by understanding who they needed to address. In the case of this hyper-specific test, the way to get oncologists' attention was by giving patients the information they need to begin the conversation. With a combined strategy of influencer marketing, digital marketing, trade shows, and event marketing, they were able to reach $230 million in just 18 months. Building an Agency Machine That Can Run Itself What Bill recalls from his first few experiences as an agency owner is valuing the work when he should have been thinking about the value of the agency itself. With time, he learned ultimately it is about making sure the owner is NOT involved in every aspect of the business. You need to build an agency machine that can run independently from you. This requires a solid understanding of who you're working with and a solid process for hiring the right people. That transition, which of course did not happen overnight, made the biggest change. Learning how other people view the agency's value was instrumental. Bill realized the most important things to him were not necessarily important to everybody. For instance, in the early stages, he did not realize the importance of not being involved in the business. When you start an agency, you wear all the hats. And if you do it well, by some point you give them all away. So many leaders feel the need to be involved, as though the agency will go off the rails without them. However, this is indicative of someone who is just trying to protect a lifestyle rather than grow a business. Hiring for Values to Build a Great Agency Culture Bill used to hire almost exclusively based on talent but was struck by how hard it was to create agency culture. Most recently, he shifted to hiring for personal values. Of course, talent is not disregarded, but values are the deciding factor. He no longer expects people to find joy in his dream. He prefers to hire someone who is chasing their own dream, as long the agency fits into it. Furthermore, he watches out for people who are running from something and looks for the ones who are running toward something. It's more about their goals than about their history at other companies. He understands if someone wants to use their time at his agency to learn and someday have an agency of their own. Knowing this gives him an understanding of how they value their time there. Another change he introduced is letting employees write their own development plans for the year. He used to do it himself but this way they get to define the things that excite them the most. In doing that, he finds out what's important to each employee and what they dislike about their job. Now that he focuses on bringing in people who value the same things, building a great culture is no longer a hard task, even in these times of virtual workplaces. 2 Common Mistakes That Are a Waste of Money Buying growth - There is a misconception that you can continuously buy growth. People have become so fixated on buying their way to success but there's no rationale behind it. Trackability gives people a false sense of security, which has manifested in everyone's lack of patience. We all want immediate results. However, trying to AB test your way to success will most likely lead you to unnecessary spending. Adopting new tech - Entrepreneurs commonly race for the newest thing whether or not it makes sense for your brand. The truth is you don't have to be on every single social media platform. You just need to be present where your audience congregates most. If you build a following on just two platforms where your audience is, you're already ahead of the competition! At the end of the day, it all comes back to the metrics of the company. Once you take the eye off that ball because you're fixated on the idea of buying more, you may as well be burning your money. Bill's advice is “don't be dazzled by the movement, be dazzled by the achievement”. Want the Support of Amazing Digital Agency Owners? 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Bill Harper is the Cofounder, CCO and CEO of wmHarper a full-service creative agency dedicated to helping companies dominate their categories by helping them outthink, not outspend their competitors. He is an expert at launching, developing and revitalizing brands and has created integrated campaigns for a wide range of clients in both B2C and B2B categories. The tagline of his company is, "We Raise Brands Right". Bill shares with us his unique approaches to raising his children the same way he raises brands - By challenging them, making them think outside the box, and having their own ownership in the process. Truly a delightful chat and one we think you will truly enjoy!Visit Bill at his website to learn more! Support the show
Bill Harper is the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at wmHarper, a strategically-led, creatively-driven transformation agency. The agency focuses on brands in need of transformation and helps them transition from a stagnant awkward stage to a growth-generating stage. Bill offers leadership teams the insights, strategy, and fearless creativity they need to set them on a path to reaching their full potential. Over his 30-year career, Bill has created compelling creative executions and success stories for brands like Denny's, Ryobi, Bosch, Michelin, Delsey Luggage, and Music & Arts, to name a few. During Bill's downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing for striped bass, a good book, woodworking, and all things IPA. In this episode… Is your business taking two steps forward and three steps backward? Do you wish you could find a way to push through barriers so your brand could reach its full potential? Your brand has the potential to dominate its category, but it has to create a contagious, market-shattering impact on its customers and competition. Once you discover what the consumer values — what they're either striving for or moving away from — and your product leaves the consumer in a better emotional state, then you've got something. Your brand's growth can soar when you lock in that insight and align it with the right marketing strategy and a winning team. How do you build that winning team to achieve the growth you want? Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring Bill Harper, the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at wmHarper. They discuss Bill's entrepreneurial journey, strategies for brands to achieve their full growth potential, the process of creating marketing campaigns that achieve real growth, factors to consider when hiring, and lots more.
French-born Chef Thierry Rautureau has been a pillar of the Seattle culinary for decades as the visionary of such seminal restaurants as Rover's Loulay, and Luc. When we approached him to join our Culinary Coalition in support of blood donation, he eagerly agreed and said in his interview with Bill Harper, "without blood, there is no life." Well said, Chef. À table!
On a previous episode we brought Bill Harper on to discuss manhood and to talk about his mens bootcamp Return to Glory. We brought Bill back this week after some of the men at Live the Life experienced the bootcamp and all it had to offer. Alphonso sits down with the fellas and they share some of their emotional and spiritual journeys they experienced at the bootcamp. Even though there were very powerful and sincere moments, the guys also brag about who had the sharp eye at paintball and the hot hand on the basketball court.
What you'll learn in this episode: How Whitney has maintained relationships with clients since moving her studio from Chicago to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Why the pandemic has changed the way we buy and sell jewelry for good Why Whitney sometimes turns down commissions and encourages clients to work with other jewelers How social media has changed the type of jewelry customers want How to find creative ways to give clients a luxury experience when you can't meet in person About Whitney Abrams Whitney Abrams' high-karat gold creations are a reflection of her love of the Renaissance aesthetic and her admiration for the technical abilities of the Ancients. Inspired by the rich tones of high-karat gold and intense hues of unique, precious stones, her hand-made pieces involve the wearer in an experience of regal beauty. Her interest in intaglios and cameos has led her to develop relationships with several German carvers who provide her clients with custom carvings that connect them with Abrams' creations on an unparalleled level. Whitney has studied goldsmithing and exhibited her jewelry throughout the United States and Europe. Her work is included in a number of publications on the subject of jewelry as an art form and jewelry making techniques. Whitney Abrams presents her collections privately to collectors throughout the country, as well as online. Additional Resources: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Transcript: Since joining the Jewelry Journey Podcast as a guest in February 2020, maker and jewelry gallery owner Whitney Abrams' life and business have changed dramatically: she moved away from her busy Chicago studio to vacation hotspot Lake Geneva, WI, and has spent the last year finding the inspiration that comes with a more relaxed lifestyle. Although it's been challenging to provide customers with the luxury experience she's known for in a pandemic, Whitney has discovered that the relationships she fostered with her customers can withstand the distance. She joined another episode of the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about what life is like in Lake Geneva; how she keeps in touch with longstanding clients; and how social media has helped her business grow. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. Today, my guest is Whitney Abrams, owner and founder of Whitney Abrams Jewelry, a private jewelry studio specializing in high-karat jewelry. If you haven't heard part one, please go to TheJewelryJourney.com. Welcome back. When people tell you they want something redone from old pieces, or if somebody dumps something on your desk and says, “O.K., here's my grandmother's ring,” do you see something visual immediately, or do you have to play with it? How does that work for you? Whitney: Sometimes I do and sometimes I absolutely don't. When I had my gallery, I was not in a place where people brought repairs. I didn't change watch batteries or things like that. It was a jewelry gallery. I did have someone dump their teeth out on my jewelry counter one day, and I thought, “Well, this is a no. I'm not doing this.” I learned very early that if I didn't have a connection with visualizing something or seeing something to make, or if I didn't have a connection with the customer, that it was better for me to refer them to someone who could accomplish what they wanted to accomplish. Step one was setting a boundary and saying, “I don't want to take this on because it never turns it out well.” I would much rather be spending time connecting with a piece, creating something meaningful for somebody. Because I did that, I focused on creating a relationship with many of my clients. Even if it was an art piece I had already made that was in the case, if they came in and connected to it, that's an introduction to creating a new relationship with that person, because they see something in you they relate to. When they would bring something in, I would design things and say, “What do you think of this?” I would do some drawings. If it was a fit, we would go with it, and sometimes it wasn't. Very rarely was it absolutely not how I wanted it to turn out, but it was a bit of a process. Sometimes it came very naturally, and sometimes when it really didn't, I would say, “You know what? I think you need more of a bench jeweler,” or “You're welcome to take these drawings and have somebody do whatever you want with them.” People can't visualize the way they think they can, and then the end product is not going to be what they anticipated, which is the worst scenario you can be in doing anything custom. It was always a thrill to have someone open up the box and say, “Oh, this is just what I wanted.” They have to take your life experience into it. If you know that putting something on a round chain is going to make it roll over when someone's wearing it, I would advise them to put that on a flat chain. “No, I want a round chain.” “O.K., well, you'll be back.” She said, “You said not a round chain, and I'm back. Put it on the flat chain.” That ended up being a seven or eight-year-long relationship at this point now. It could have gone the other way, but it didn't. Sometimes I do say no to things. Coming back around to Instagram, people have such a wide-open view of everybody's jewelry that's out there. You used to have to buy a magazine and look through it and see this designer or that designer, and only if they were lucky enough to get an editorial or pay for an ad were they in magazine. Now, it's at everybody's whim. They can scroll through and see designers they've never seen before. I just had somebody say the other day, “I like these stones from my grandmother, but I like this girl's jewelry.” She's bought jewelry from me before and I've done custom things for her. I said, “That looks wonderful. If you like her jewelry, you need to contact her. I know she does custom. If you would like your piece to turn out looking like one of her pieces, then you need to contact her. I think that would be great. The next time you want something that's more like what I do, please come back to me.” Then she said, “No, I changed my mind. I want it to look similar to my engagement ring.” I think the exposure people have to other artists is incredible and wonderful, but it brings a whole bunch of different design ideas into their minds that they never knew were possible. I don't mind at all referring people to other people because in the end, you want that person to be happy. Sharon: Do you find, because there are so many design ideas, that people come in and it's a mishmash? “Today I want it to look like this designer's jewelry, and tomorrow who knows." Whitney: I think sometimes people have homed in more than they think they have. If they come to me and say, “I kind of like this,” I'll say, “Well, that's not necessarily what I do, but let me show you some pieces I've done in the past.” I have hundreds and hundreds of images, probably thousands; I have never really thought about it. But I dig back and send them images of pieces I have made, and then they say, “Oh yeah, that's great. I like that. I can see that.” Either they connect with it or they don't; that's fine too. I'm definitely older in the business. When I started making jewelry, you had to have someone take professional slides and you had to get them printed. There was none of this instantaneous, “Oh, I have a phone with a camera, and I can send you a picture halfway around the world in two seconds.” Now that that's available, it's absolutely instrumental to my business. I think it has opened the doors for people to have more dreams about their pieces than they ever could before. Unless you had direct exposure to the people, you didn't have the ability to see what the possibilities were. Sharon: I know in the past when we've talked building a luxury experience, you had a private log. How do you keep that going in what you're doing now? Whitney: I don't have the same personal interaction. It's been a year since I moved. I've only met with a few people in person; I'm going to say less than 10 that I can think of off the top of my head. That's definitely something I'm working on, and I don't how it's going to look. I tried to meet with a customer in November in a very lovely restaurant I love in Chicago, and she was nervous the whole time because she moved to a more rural area, and she wasn't comfortable with all the people around here. I don't have an office in Chicago anymore, so I'm going to have to figure something out there. It's a little bit of a challenge and nothing I thought I would be facing. For the moment, people seem to be happy with Zoom calls. They feel comfortable at their own house. I've upped my game in terms of my packaging, so the presentation when they receive something is nicer than before, and I think they appreciate that. I've had so many compliments on my new packaging, which has been nice because I did work on hard on it. I'm trying to lend a little extra where I can because I haven't been able to be in person. Sharon: If you can't be in person all the time, how do you build a luxury experience? What do you do, like you've done with your packaging? What do you do over Instagram? Whitney: I don't know that it's attainable to have a luxury experience over a screen or by scrolling through your phone and sitting in your car. I think we're going to have to come back around, to wait for whatever's going to happen with this virus so that people eventually can be back in touch with each other. When I thought things were calming down and we could get back to it, my ideas were to have a private room at an upscale restaurant, have food and drinks provided by the restaurant, and have a very small trunk show. That is very doable and very luxurious. People like to receive an invitation like that. Those are things I have on my to-do list, but I haven't been able to do them yet. I think the actual luxury experience you receive is when you come into a private jewelry store or salon, and someone offers you a glass of champagne and things like that while you shop. Unfortunately, we can't have champagne through Instagram right now, but for the last two years, I've sent all my customers a Christmas/holiday gift that was jewelry related that they all loved. You know Julie and Amy from Juler's Row. I had her do a dish for me last year, and I sent that out to all my customers, a little ring dish, and they loved that. This year I did something else. It's all jewelry related, but it's just in remembrance. It's not only people that bought from me this year. It's my long-term customers and the additional people that purchase. It comes from remembrance and, “Hey, I'm thinking about you. Hopefully we can see each other again soon.” Sharon: I think having people know you remember them is so important. You mentioned earlier that when you first opened your store with other designers, some people were already collectors of yours. I guess the $64,000 question is what do you consider a collector? It's such a hard thing to answer. What do you consider a collector? Whitney: I think somebody that has a passion for a certain area of jewelry. Some people are a little more contemporary-based and some people are more interested in ancient, or they only buy antiques or they only collect pearls. They have to have a passion for it. They collect and add meaningful pieces to their collection. I had one customer who didn't wear jewelry; she collected it to collect it, and she loved every piece. She has enormous amounts, a couple of different segments of jewelry, American Indian and some contemporary. It's very interesting. So, I think a collector is somebody who has an eye for a certain thing they love, something they have a meaningful connection to. If they can afford to have whatever they want, good for them, and if they can't, if they buy one piece a year, I think that's great. Like you say, it's a hard thing to answer. I collect jewelry. When I go into a store—typically I would go into a gallery—I'm looking for things I connect to. I can't believe how much jewelry I have in my business. I hardly have any of my own jewelry compared to what I have of other people's jewelry. I have pieces by 15 or 20 different jewelers I've known over the years, things I see and love and I think, “I would love to own that. Hopefully I can buy that.” Then I have things that mean a lot to me because they're historical, like my John Paul Miller jewelry. Because my friendship with John is so meaningful to me, his pieces mean more to me than any other pieces of jewelry I have. I think if you have a personal connection with somebody, it makes it even more special. I have a couple of master jewelry idols of mine that I still hope to purchase a piece from. Sharon: Do you wear most of your own stuff? Whitney: I mix it up. My best person that wears my jewelry is my mom. She always has my jewelry on. She can be cleaning the garage with a four-ounce necklace on. It's very funny. Everywhere we go, people will stop and say, “Your earrings are amazing.” She'll say, “Oh, she made them.” She tells everybody. She's always head-to-toe in my jewelry. I do wear certain pieces of mine. I'm lucky enough to have my John Paul Millers. I do wear many of those pieces on a daily basis, which maybe I shouldn't, but I don't care. I enjoy them so much. Then I have other people's jewelry that I mix in. Some days I will wake up and feel like wearing all my knockout jewelry, or a lot of contemporary pieces that are fun. Mostly I wear black clothing, so it's easy to mix things in. It's a mood; if I wake up and I want to wear this, or sometimes I realize I've been wearing the same earrings for three weeks. Sharon: I didn't realize there was another color besides black. Whitney: Right, I know you well enough to know. It's wonderful. It's a great backdrop for everything. Sharon: It is. I was sitting in the doctor's waiting room yesterday with women who probably could have been my kids, but everybody had black on. I did too, and I thought, “Gosh, it is a backdrop. It's a great backdrop.” Whitney: Yeah. Sharon: When you go back to Chicago once things turn around, what is your next step? Whitney: My next step right now is to be in a holding pattern. So many people that know me are like, “What are you doing? You're a New York/Chicago person; you're a city person. How are you doing? Are you happy?” I love it up here. I can't wait until the piers are put back in and I can go jump in the water. I think the last day I was in the water was October 19, which was late for some people up here. I spent a lot of time in the summer going up to Canada, staying on an island in the summer. I was an outdoor person when I was not in the city, but it's a great lifestyle. You go down at night and watch the sunset off the pier. For now, some of my things are still in storage, but I'm planning on getting the rest of my tools out. I have a very functional studio set up right now which I like a lot, so I'm planning on staying. I'll see what happens in Chicago. Maybe I'll do more of a pied-á-terre situation where I can be down there more, not in hotels and things like that. It's a little bit up in the air, but so far, so good. I've met a lot of like-minded people with interesting jewelry up here, which has been wonderful, making a little community like that. But I'm still in touch with all my friends and customers, so we'll do a trunk show up here or something. Sharon: Is the kind of jewelry people look at up there different? Do you find a difference in people who are more outdoorsy? Whitney: A lot of people up here wear silver jewelry. You would be surprised, not knowing anything about the area. One of the jewelry collectors in Chicago—I don't know if you went to the Driehaus in Chicago. Sharon: Yeah. Whitney: O.K., so Richard Driehaus passed away in March. He had a big home up here. His home on the lake just sold for $41 million. There's a home next to him for $21 million, and we're not talking about little lake homes. There is a huge community of people that wear jewelry. There are incredibly successful jewelry stores up here that sell very high-end commercial lines you would find in Bergdorf's or Saks, and they have boutique shops up here. It's an enclave of people that have been here forever, people who have come in from Milwaukee and Chicago through the years, people who just come for the summer. People are flying here from New York City and not going to the Hamptons. It's like Traverse City in Michigan. It's very much that type of community, and there are very high-end restaurants and stores. It runs the gamut. Sharon: Not log cabins. Whitney: No, it is not. You don't need your flashlight to go out at night. Sharon: Are there jewelry galleries up there? Whitney: I would say the closest to a jewelry gallery would be the Opal Man, which is a gemist who sells only opal jewelry, which is an interesting concept. There are other stores that will do repair, stringing and things like that, but then they have very high-end jewelry lines, lots of diamonds. They also have tourist jewelry that is geared around the lake, a charm of the lake with the location of someone's house on it, things like that. There's one woman whose specialty is equestrian jewelry. She only has equestrian customers. It's very specialized, but there isn't a jewelry gallery. Some people have asked me, “Are you going to open a store there?” It would be a great place to have a store. That would be something I'd have to think about long and hard, because it's harder to be at the lake for four or five hours a day if you have a store, and I really enjoy the lake. So, we'll see what happens. It's not anything I thought would happen, so it's a new adventure, but it's really nice. Sharon: I admire your ability to roll with the punches. One question: what is your attraction to high-karat gold jewelry? Why not silver? What is it that attracts you? Whitney: I love silver jewelry. I have a huge collection of silver jewelry starting from when I was little. I don't know. It was an unbelievable feeling when I walked into that exhibition of Greek items. I was completely overcome. I knew it was a visceral reaction, my entire body, and I said, “This is what I'm going to do.” I don't know where that came from. I had Greek history and things like that in school, but I never thought, “Oh, I have to have high-karat gold jewelry.” I was always attracted to other people's work, like Bill Harper, John Paul Miller, things like that, which I had known about previous to seeing this exhibition, but I never thought, “Do I want to make that?” Once I saw this, I was so overcome. Then the Victoria & Albert Museum Vault Collection, when I walked in there and saw all these pieces I had seen in the past in books, when I saw them in person, I literally started crying. I thought the guard was going to kick me out or something, like “Who is this crazy person?” I've always enjoyed working with it. I've never done sheer 24-karat; I've always done 22. The fact that you can fuse it, the fact that you don't have to use solder and it's so malleable and doesn't fight you—if you want to set in an opal, you're not pushing against 14-karat and hoping you don't break the stone. It folds around it like butter. It's such a pleasure that you can alloy your own metal and use different draw plates to make various shapes, if you're lucky enough to have options in that respect. It allows for a different form of creativity, but you're also honoring the past. There's always some sort of historical element that comes into any piece you make in 22-karat. You're using granulation or chain making or fusion, things you cannot do with other karats, unless they're specialized 18-karat fine silver, which you can granulate within chains very easily. I think part of it is the ease. I don't make 14-karat gold jewelry, but sometimes even with 18-karat gold, I'm fighting with the sheet and it's turning black because it has so much copper, and I'm used to very little copper. So, it's an absolute pleasure to work with. I think once someone catches the bug of the buttery look of it, you can hold a piece of 14-karat next to it and think, “Ugh,” but if you saw the 14-karat piece on its own, you'd think, “That's beautiful.” It's just something that came over me. I'm not sure where it came from. Sharon: Well, your jewelry is beautiful. Whitney: Thank you. Sharon: I appreciate you being here today and for rolling with the punches and being so flexible. Whitney: I'm aware of the adventure I'm on. Sharon: Whitney, thank you so much for being here. Whitney: Thank you, Sharon. Great to speak with you again. Take care. Sharon: You too, thanks. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.
On this week's episode Ashley and Alphonso sit down with Bill Harper a retired Air Force Pilot who is hosting a "Return to Glory" retreat for men April 7-10 based on John Eldridge's work and host of books on men. Bill does a great job with breaking down the retreat without revealing too many surprises the retreat has in store. They also discuss the state some men are in now and the need for men to fellowship amongst men. For more information on the retreat go to to https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory
Seattle rock band Mudhoney is often seen as instrumental (pun intended) in the creation of the grunge genre of the 1990s. But few people know that its bassist is also a nurse at the Pacific Northwest's only Level 1 trauma center, Harborview Medical Center, and has built up a career learning on every shift the importance of having donated blood on hand. As part of Bloodworks' "Music's In Our Blood" initiative, here Guy discusses his perspective on the critical nature of blood for trauma patients at Harborview, summing it up with "If we don't have that blood available these people will die." This short bonus episode of Bloodworks 101 ends with host, Bloodworks employee, and, cancer survivor, and 267-unit recipient Bill Harper making a personal plea for blood donations this holiday season. "End the Year with Hope," he says, and we think that's a great idea.
How did Bloodworks staff get through quarantine? Bloodworks 101's own John Yeager and Bill Harper, along with Donor Center Collections Strategist Kyle Boynton, lost themselves in the magic of movies - and, through this, found connection.
Jaworski Vance and Bill Harper team up to explore what it looks like to break down the racial barriers and develop relationships across dividing lines of race and socio-economic divisions. "I see you" is a term from the warrior codes of the Masaii tribe in Africa, and Jaworski and Bill are exploring that connection as neighbors, brothers, and warriors for the Kingdom of God.
Many brands are becoming myopic. They’ve stopped thinking outside of their own sphere. Bill Harper believes that this was made worse by the pandemic. Everyone froze like deer in headlights. The problem is that brands are starting to act like commodities. They’re all touting the same thing: “We have better product, better people, we work harder, we care more…” That has absolutely nothing to do with thinking big. They somehow believe the passion for their business will bleed through to the other side and will engage the consumer. It’s an interesting problem that’s been getting worse. In this episode, we talk about the right way to think bigger with your brand. Check it out!
Update on next month's Return to Glory Bootcamp! Find more information on Return to Glory Ministries here: https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory
On this week’s episode Ashley and Alphonso sit down with Bill Harper a retired Air Force Pilot who is hosting a "Return to Glory" retreat for men April 7-10 based on John Eldridge's work and host of books on men. Bill does a great job with breaking down the retreat without revealing too many surprises the retreat has in store. They also discuss the state some men are in now and the need for men to fellowship amongst men. For more information on the retreat go to to https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory Find more information on Return to Glory Ministries here: https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory Find more information about Live the Life here: https://www.livethelife.org/
In this encore edition of "Bloodworks 101," we'll meet Communications Specialist Bill Harper, a gifted storyteller here at Bloodworks Northwest. But in this special encore edition of "Bloodworks 101," that ran on Independence Day, 2020, you'll find out why one of the best stories Bill tells is the one about his own journey and why Independence Day has a special significance for him. When Bill Harper speaks about the value of blood donation - it's with a conviction that comes from hard-earned truth.
For this episode of Get Marketing, we had the pleasure of speaking with Bill Harper of WMHarper. We discussed your “why” in business and how brands can differentiate themselves in this new customer focused business landscape.
In this episode, Dan connects with entrepreneur, marketing leader, and insights junkie Bill Harper, Chief Creative Officer and CEO of wmHarper (WMH). Bill shares his thoughts on business building and the centrality of purpose to just about everything - and Dan spends an hour wholeheartedly agreeing and keeping up with Bill's raw intellectual power. They take a deep dive into purpose, its role in business, how important it is to performance, and ultimately how it all rolls up into story. It's a rewarding and fun conversation that leaves Dan with books to read and gives us all much to think about.
Branding is a very important part of doing business, but it is yet to be taken seriously by the world's MBA programs. Behind each successful brand is a good story, but before you get to tell it, you first need to think about who you are, what you do, why you do it, who you do it for and why people should care. Unless you're clear about what your values are and to whom those values should resonate, you're essentially throwing pasta to the wall and hoping it hits someone. Joining Ben Baker in this conversation are Bill Harper and Christian Jennings of wmHarper. There is a Nike lurking behind each emerging brand. The only way to unleash it is to overcome your fear, work with somebody who knows what they're doing and build your brand systematically from the foundation up.
Today's episode is a departure from learning how to pivot well from one career to the next. Instead it's about an accidental entrepreneur who has found his career satisfaction helping others effectively find their own personal success. His thoughtful approach to the structure of the work culture is a model worth studying for anyone, be they owner or employee. He shares with us some of the formula for creating a business environment that is stimulating, encouraging and ultimately high achieving. Amy introduces us today then to Bill Harper, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of wmHarper, a marketing and advertising house based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Listen to his story and you will have an entire plate of food for thought when the interview concludes. Bill started at Northern Illinois University thinking that he would major in mechanical engineering. He found that major too limiting and switched to business. He tried that on, but it didn't fit either. A serendipitous walk by an open classroom door led him down yet another path. He overheard a presentation on product marketing and he knew this felt like it was the direction he'd been searching for. He graduated from Northern Illinois with a BFA in Visual Communications. His first job after college was in St. Louis at the major firm, D'Arcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles. At that time, they counted among their clients Sega, M&M Mars, Purina, Pillsbury and others. This was a great learning opportunity because the company was both large and successful. As he progressed, Bill found himself attracted to the work to be done at smaller firms. He enjoyed the closer community and the increased project ownership they offered. Eventually he took an opportunity to join a small startup. This was the point where he found his true calling as an entrepreneur. He learned a lot and as you'll hear him emphasize, he's always learning. Most significantly, he learned that creativity and productivity didn't spring from him while delivering solutions and answers to employees. Instead, creating a culture where the employees were given the freedom and expectation to find their own answers changed everything for him as a company owner and for the people he would hire. He learned that if employees had the same values that the company espoused, everyone would experience more satisfaction, and their work would reflect their mutual trust as well as a cohesive sense of harmony. So how do you find the ideal employee? Bill explains how he threw traditional interviewing techniques out the window. His questions to potential hires changed. In job interviews, he looks for those working towards something rather than running away from something. Bill's philosophy and advice speak to everyone who works in a group situation. He provides a provocative slant on why you may not be achieving your personal best either as the boss or the employee. Topics in this episode: How to empower employees to be their creative and productive best What elements make up an ideal work culture The art of curating employees How to stimulate team synergy and create a safe environment for risk taking How to answer the question “Do you know where you're going and why you want to go there?” What to do if you mess up an interview How to get out of a rut and propel yourself forward Links: wmharper.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmharper/
Join me for episode 12 with Bill Harper. A 9 year journey that started when he was a sophomore in college. He was in Senegal, Africa when he found out something was not right. Listen to Bill's story and how his mindset brought him though this tough period in his life and how he has transformed his life into purpose through his work at Bloodworks Northwest that played a key part in his recovery with 267 blood transfusions during his recovery.
You've heard the saying- everything but the kitchen sink, right? Well - we bring you the kitchen sink. With co-host Roger on paternity leave, Bill Harper and I invite guest host, Gil Templeton to join where we talk about everything from Guy Fieri to childhood nicknames.
Enjoy this episode as host Doug McKenty is joined by activists Bill Harper and Alberto Figuroa to discuss the incursion of large solar arrays now being built on top of megalithic indigenous sacred sites in the Nevada desert.
Roger is preparing for baby #1. Why not use this episode to let him pick co-hosts and veteran parents, Bill Harper and Christian Jennings' brains for parenting advice.
In episode 4, host Christian Jennings returns the favor (see episode 3- Stereotypically Dude for context) as she co-hosts Bill Harper and Roger Fish delve deeply into the oh so complicated, not so complicated, female brain
Hamper Vomit, RomComs and so much more. In this episode, we dive deep into the age-old question: Why are men the way they are? Christian Jennings Interrogates,....errr, interviews (yea, that's better) co-hosts Roger Fish and Bill Harper on what the relationship books fail to discuss - all the stupid stuff in between.
Communications Specialist Bill Harper is a gifted storyteller here at Bloodworks Northwest. But in this special Independence Day edition of Bloodworks 101, you'll find out why one of the best stories Bill tells is the one about his own journey and why the Fourth of July has a special significance for him. When Bill Harper speaks about the value of blood donation - it's with a conviction that comes from hard-earned truth.
On “Marketing Champions,” our host speaks with experts within the marketing community. This week Mike White sits down with Bill Harper from wmHarper.wmHarper is a creatively led, full-service, fully integrated, digitally fluent, trend spotting, innovation-first, brand strategy focused creative agency. They get their jollies spending every waking moment wielding creativity as both change agent and problem solving Swiss-Army knife all while conducting innovation sessions and brand workshops, inspiring everyone they can and regularly helping out their fellow man and womankind.Company: wmHarperWebsite Address: www.wmHarper.comInterviewee: Bill Harper
As the Medical Director for Bloodworks Bio, Dr. N. Rebecca Haley’s newest project is one that could, if history is any guide, have a big impact in worldwide the fight against COVID-19. Over the past few months, the virus has disrupted public health systems the world over, leaving officials scrambling to respond. But Dr. Haley is taking a pioneering path with a century-old technique, using antibody-rich “convalescent plasma” from donors who’ve recovered from COVID-19 to transfuse into patients currently sick with it, giving their immune systems a boost that could prove lifesaving. It’s worked with other pandemics, and Dr. Haley thinks it’s worth a try this time too. Listen to find out why. Co-produced by Bill Harper.
Bloodworks Northwest's Executive Vice President of Blood Services Vicki Finson knows what happens behind the scenes when the blood supply dips to emergency levels. Listen in as she describes her reaction to learning about the February 2020 shooting in downtown Seattle during a severe blood shortage, and her advice to our community to make sure we're ready for the next crisis, including the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Co-produced by Bill Harper.
This week we talk with Bill Harper with Bloodworks. Bill talks about his passion for getting people to donate blood because of his own experience with leukemia when he was just 20 years old. He says Bloodworks saved his life. So it is his mission to encourage everyone who can to give blood. Now with the virus all of their mobile units are parked until further notice so they are losing 60 percent of the donations they were counting on. He says let’s turn this tragedy into triumph by having unprecedented number of donations. Are you in? https://www.bloodworksnw.org/ Bloodworks 101 Podcast https://blog.bloodworksnw.org/introducing-bloodworks-101-podcast/
Bill Harper has a very succinct and necessary reminder of the differences between branding, marketing and advertising. He shares those thoughts as well as has a great discussion with Jason Falls about finding consumer insights for better branding, marketing and advertising. Jason also talks about Data Studio and reviews BrandMentions.com, a social listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Harper began his career as an abstract painter, but in the early 1960s switched to enameling to achieve more intense colors. Fascinated by the supernatural aura of ritual objects, such as amulets, charms and tribal power figures, he began to produce brightly enameled necklaces and brooches in gold, silver and gemstones, as well as nonprecious and found objects that evoke a similar and mysterious power. Many of his recent pieces are mythical and ironic self-portraits that suggest intense introspection. A dedicated educator, Bill taught at Florida State University from 1973 to 1992, and published “Step-by-Step Enameling: a Complete Introduction to the Craft of Enameling” in 1973. Bill’s work has been widely exhibited, including a one-person exhibition in 1977 at the Renwick Gallery of Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and an internationally traveling retrospective in 1989. His work has been featured in collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, among many others in the United States and Europe. Bill’s most recent solo exhibit, “The Beautiful & The Grotesque,” closed in June 2019 at the Cleveland Institute of Arts’s Reinberger Gallery. Bill was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) fellowship in 1978 and NEA grants in 1979 and 1980. In 1980 and 1985 he received fellowships from the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. What you’ll learn in this episode: How Bill became a self-taught artist. Why Bill doesn’t identify as a jeweler. Bill’s creative process for creating art jewelry. How dichotomy influences Bill’s work and creates stimulation of the senses. What design concepts Bill has in the works. Additional resources: Website The Beautiful & The Grotesque Catalog
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This week we meet Ronald Lim from Bloodworks Northwest and Bill Harper with Degree 37.Degree 37 is a software developer that works with non-profits like Bloodworks NW to engage millennials and young people and to make it easy to donate blood.Bill tells us that his own need of 33 surgeries and use of 267 units of blood made it personal for him as he worked on the Bloodworks App. He tells us that donating blood is the best and easiest as well as most effective way to save a life in an afternoon.You can download the App at Google Play or the Apple App store or by texting blood to 91985Learn more online at www.bloodworksnw.org
This week on Spotlight with Gary Shipe, Sunday at 5a: This week we meet Ronald Lim from Bloodworks Northwest and Bill Harper with Degree 37. Degree 37 is a software developer that works with non-profits like Bloodworks NW to engage millennials and young people and to make it easy to donate blood. Bill tells us that his own need of 33 surgeries and use of 267 units of blood made it personal for him as he worked on the Bloodworks App. He tells us that donating blood is the best and easiest as well as most effective way to save a life in an afternoon. You can download the App at Google Play or the Apple App store or by texting blood to 91985 Learn more online at www.bloodworksnw.org
Bill Harper from Degree37 on the new Bloodworks app, aimed at getting young people to donate blood // Hanna Scott on an imploding low-barrier tiny home village // Brad Warren from the National Fisheries Conservation Center on the Carbon Fee initiative, 1631 // Sports Insider Danny O'Neil on Gameday coming to WSU/ Paul Allen's legacy // Colleen O'Brien with Kelly Herron, assaulted again while running // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- playing musical chairs with the lanes at Colman dock
In episode 45 of the Get Published Podcast, Host and 13-Time Bestselling Author Paul G. Brodie interviews Bill Harper about his author journey.
It's been a long time coming but we're finally tackling the topic of proofreading. This is right up the alley of many copywriters and editors, who offer proofreading as a value-adding service to their clients. Neither of us does this ... in fact, we don't even do our own proofreading. Are you shocked? You needn't be. Proofreading is a specific skill and part of running a business is knowing what you can do and what you should outsource. Today, we're going to sharing the BEST proofreading tips crowdsourced from the proofreaders and editors who listen to the pod. Welcome to perfect proofreading for error-free copy. Tune in to learn: How to physically proofread read What to check when you're proofreading Which tools will help you hand over error-free copy Thanks to Rachy Zanini, Shannon Morrison, Emma McMillan, Kate Merryweather, Virginia Muzik, Sarah Mitchell , Ashley Turner, Gary Cooper, Emma McMillan, Tom Scanlan, Bill Harper, John Espirian, Kate Merryweather, Alan Taylor, Camilla Ruth, Tan Allaway, Rachel Kurzyp, Jody Carey, Dominic McInerney, Simone Beeve, Leslie Nienaber, Zoe Heard, Sarah Noel Block, MS, Laura Riley, Justine McClymont, Liz Green, Di Challenor, Hannah McCreery, Maple Marketing Ltd, Bec Christensen, Leeyong Soo, Philip Smith, Kristy De Camps, Ashley Turner, Louise Banbury, Kathie Kinde Clark for sharing their tips! HOT COPY SPONSOR Scribendi was founded in 1997 by Chandra Clarke and Terry Johnson to connect ideas and people worldwide through professional language services. In 2017, the transition to a new leadership team, Patricia Riopel and Enrico Magnani, marked an important milestone in the company's history. Our name is drawn from cacoethes scribendi, which means "the insatiable urge to write." We support our clients by helping them craft this urge into writing that is both clear and professional. Over the last two decades, Scribendi has become a world leader in the online editing and proofreading industry. We have edited more than 1.3 billion words and processed more than 400,000 orders. SPECIAL OFFER: Use the code HOTCOPYEDIT at checkout to get 5% discount until December 31, 2018. Book your next proofreading job at Scribendi Question for the listeners: Do you proofread your own copy? How do you deal with errors picked up by clients? Share your story on Twitter (@hotcopypodcast) or our Facebook page! HOT COPY SPONSOR The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) is a professional organisation based in the UK for editors and proofreaders – the people who strive to make text accurate and readable. It provides training and support to its members, and its directory is a valuable resource for those looking for a professional editor or proofreader. SPECIAL OFFER: Waive the £35 joining fee by using the code: HCP2018 at checkout. Valid until the end of September 30, 2018. Become a member at SFEP Share the pod love! If you like what you're hearing on Hot Copy, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment over on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks! Thanks to Rashida Tayabali for a five star review of the show. We appreciate it! Useful links: To proof or not to proof Why use a proofreader or an editor? A 4-stage proofreading strategy to error-proof your copywriting How to catch those typos: The how and why of perfect proofreading Pointing out typos: Your duty? Or not your job? Top 10 proofreading tips Scribendi The Society for Editors and Proofreaders
My guest on this episode is Bill Harper, who has been a brand junkie since 1998, having created brand strategies and creative campaigns for more than 300 top brands around the globe including Denny’s and Enterprise Rent-a-Car. He has built four successful advertising/strategic branding agencies and his fourth one now known as wmHarper. Me and Bill chat about how to find a brand's purpose and message, differences between startup branding and corporate branding, integrated marketing, and much more. Questions Asked: Bill, I read that you absolutely love creating unique brand strategies, messages, and campaigns for companies. So, how did you get into this area of marketing? What does it take to reach the level of clarity a company needs to differentiate their brand from the competition and truly finding their purpose? Since working with so many large global brands over the years, what have you noticed companies are missing or doing wrong in their brand strategies? Or do some not even have brand strategies? Do you feel traditional based advertising is still very effective in creating a strong brand or do you feel digital is completely taking over or maybe a combination of both? What do you feel is the most important step for companies to take in the process when building a brand for a startup compared to a large mid-market company or enterprise level company? I read about your company's buzzword called "Dominatitude", tell us more about that? Is that part of your branding that makes you different? What were some of the biggest struggles you have experienced for yourself or your clients when trying to strategically build a brand and how did you overcome them? What are some of your best tips for companies and businesses out there trying to solidify their brand? Three How's: How do you define failure? How do you define entrepreneurship? How do you define success? Follow Bill Harper: Website - https://www.wmharper.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wmharperagency Twitter - https://twitter.com/wmharperagency Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmharper/ Follow Me: Podcast Website - https://www.talesfromthepros.com Company Website - https://www.imaginovation.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromthePROS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MGeorgiou22 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_mgeorgiou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJv9pbImovknEluSLzAPTpg/featured
New Orleans-based LadyBEAST Productions is on a national tour with its Vaude D'Gras "Transistance" show. It's coming to the Mateel Community Center in Redway on July 11. Wendy interviews organization founder and one of the performers LadyBEAST by phone. Smokey Bill Harper is having an exhibition of his black-and-white photographs in a show titled "Having Fun from the Desert to Crescent City." The exhibit is on display at the Del Norte County Courthouse, Crescent City, through August 10. Wendy interviews Smokey Bill Harper by phone.
This is another nontraditional but amazing episode of StoryCorps Salem. First hear part 2 of an interview with WWII veterans Earl Kersey, Stanton Rickey, Paul Payne interviewed by Terry Scott from the B-17 Alliance as well has Bill Harper and David Duncan. At the end of this episode is a special bonus story by the famous Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Dick Cole!
This week we have a nontraditional but amazing episode of StoryCorps Salem. hear part 1 of a 2 part interview with WWII veterans Earl Kersey, Stanton Rickey, Paul Payne interviewed by Terry Scott from the B-17 Alliance as well has Bill Harper and David Duncan.
In this podcast, we meet Tommy Dillon -- the new Rector of Grace Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island. This is the second interview in the new BCB series called "Clergy on Bainbridge", which is part of the podcast radio show known as "Who's on Bainbridge." Tommy Dillon his process of learning about Grace and Bainbridge during the lengthy and extensive search process conducted by Grace Church. The congregation was seeking to replace their long-time minister, Bill Harper, who had given generous advance notice of his decision to retire from his leadership role at Grace. The voting members of the congregation (the Vestry) unanimously voted to call Tommy after receiving the endorsement of the ten trusted and diverse members of the Grace Call Committee. Tommy has been in service as rector at Grace since mid-summer 2015, and his official installation ceremony is scheduled for September 29th of this year. Tommy describes his prior service as rector of the St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in the urban core of San Francisco. He also reflects on his prior ministry in a suburban/rural area of Louisiana, before he moved to San Francisco. In this podcast, Tommy describes his love for the inspirational beauty of Bainbridge Island. He also reflects on the ways in which he is already participating in leadership and engagement in the wider Bainbridge and Kitsap community, for example, to the LGBTQ community. Following a proclamation adopted by the City Council of Bainbridge Island, Tommy organized a successful gay pride event in August with scores of participants. Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.
In this podcast, we meet Tommy Dillon -- the new Rector of Grace Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island. This is the second interview in the new BCB series called "Clergy on Bainbridge", which is part of the podcast radio show known as "Who's on Bainbridge." Tommy Dillon his process of learning about Grace and Bainbridge during the lengthy and extensive search process conducted by Grace Church. The congregation was seeking to replace their long-time minister, Bill Harper, who had given generous advance notice of his decision to retire from his leadership role at Grace. The voting members of the congregation (the Vestry) unanimously voted to call Tommy after receiving the endorsement of the ten trusted and diverse members of the Grace Call Committee. Tommy has been in service as rector at Grace since mid-summer 2015, and his official installation ceremony is scheduled for September 29th of this year. Tommy describes his prior service as rector of the St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in the urban core of San Francisco. He also reflects on his prior ministry in a suburban/rural area of Louisiana, before he moved to San Francisco. In this podcast, Tommy describes his love for the inspirational beauty of Bainbridge Island. He also reflects on the ways in which he is already participating in leadership and engagement in the wider Bainbridge and Kitsap community, for example, to the LGBTQ community. Following a proclamation adopted by the City Council of Bainbridge Island, Tommy organized a successful gay pride event in August with scores of participants. Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.
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