Podcasts about creative realities

Jason Friedman is the Founder of CXFormula. Through CXFormula he helps fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies gain an unfair advantage over their competition. His clients range from solopreneurs to companies like Foot Locker, Adidas, Nike, W Hotels, Universal Studios, Disney, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity, Stanford University, and Harvard University. In 2008, Jason sold his first company Creative Realities in the high 8-figures. He has started and successfully exited four other businesses. In this episode… Have you ever wondered how some companies create unforgettable experiences that keep customers coming back for more? Is there a secret recipe for designing a customer journey that leaves a lasting impression? How does one tap into the innovative world of customer experience design and transform it into measurable success? Customer experience expert Jason Friedman reveals how to overcome the inertia that hinders customers and employees from engaging fully with your business. He shares CXFormula's approach to crafting journeys that resonate with audiences and drive remarkable results. Jason introduces the Kinetic Customer Formula, a system combining theater techniques and business strategy to create powerful customer experiences. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Jason Friedman, Founder of CXFormula, about customer experience design. Jason talks about the unique approach of CX Formula to enhance customer journeys for businesses, how to overcome the common friction points in business, and the structure and offerings of the Kinetic Customer Formula program.

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My guest on the show today is Rick Mills, CEO of Creative Realities, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREX). Creative Realities, Inc. provides digital signage-based omni-channel marketing and media solutions to enhance customer, shopper, guest, fan, or employee engagement within physical spaces and transactional environments. The company is focused on delivering these solutions across verticals best positioned for growth in the digital signage space- including Retail, Convenience, Entertainment & Theme Parks, Healthcare, QSR, Stadiums & Arenas, and Dealer Showroom ecosystems.   As you will hear in the interview today, which we recorded on December 12, 2023, their customers include: Best Buy, Macy's, Cowboys Stadium, Verizon stores and more. With these well-known brands as customers, I wanted to better understand the economics of Creative Realities' business, as well as: How the company evolved and grew out of COVID, that at certain retail locations saw little to no foot traffic What the competitive landscape looks like How the company plans on scaling the business with more well-known brands Rick's 3-5 year vision for the company For more information about Creative Realities, please visit: https://cri.com/ This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

Water's Tower's Head of Business Development Tim Regan was joined by WTR's Managing Director of Technology Dr. John Roy, and Creative Realities (CREX) CEO Rick Mills to talk about the digital signage space.  Mills discusses Creative's customers (Best Buy, Verizon, Dallas Cowboys, Macy's, 7-11, and Panera), his shift to more SaaS, and the company's confidence in its 50% growth revenue guidance for 2024.

Shoppers are looking for more immersive in-store experiences – from personalized attention to customization and convenient access to products. But crafting the perfect in-store experience means understanding what your customers expect and incorporating technology thoughtfully to empower both shoppers and associates. During this episode of Retail Remix, our host Alicia Esposito chats with Beth Warren, SVP of Marketing for Creative Realities, a company that helps brands select and implement the right in-store technology for their experience goals. The pair chat about the new era of store design and experience, and how brands can uncover new opportunities for innovation. Listen in to learn about:  The importance of contextualization in retail; How operational efficiency plays into the in-store experience; and The unique role of content in influencing store behaviors. RELATED LINKS Connect with Beth here! Learn more about Creative Realities. Read about why retail media networks are the future of in-store experiences  Learn more about in-store experience trends at Retail TouchPoints.

The 16:9 PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY SCREENFEED – DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT Ahead of the networking mixer that Sixteen:Nine pulls together during DSE week in Las Vegas, we tried a panel discussion in the hour before the actual mixer started. I zeroed in on mergers and acquisitions as the topic, as I am aware of numerous companies either selling or buying. To get a sense of what's going on out there, and what companies are looking for, three CEOs of top software and solutions companies kindly volunteered some of their limited time to sit and field questions. We had Kevin Carbone of Scala, Tamara Bebb of Spectrio and Rick Mills of Creative Realities. My initial thought was that I'd be moderator, but I quickly realized that I was needed in 15 different places in the hour before the formal mixer started - talking to my check-in team and to staff at the venue. So I drafted Christian Armstrong of Spectrio, who has lived this both by looking for potential acquisitions when at Industry Weapon, to experiencing the transition after that company was acquired by Spectrio. I didn't do a transcript for this as there are four people speaking, and it would take a bunch of time to assign names to comments from an audio file. Subscribe to this podcast: iTunes * Google Play * RSS  

In this UNIQUE rabbit hole of an episode we explore the parallels between virtual technology and creativity, and our own internal virtual mechanics of the mind in the dream state. Topher is a Virtual Reality Art Director, Illustrator, Designer and Performance Artist as well as an avid dream recaller with over 16 years of actively choosing to remember his dreams in waking state. He’s a firm believer in the power of our dreams to help us heal, expand, create and explore our own psyche and waking reality - all of which we explore in this wondrous conversation. Topher shares some practical tips for increasing our ability to recall dreams, provides some questions to ask your mind if you desire exploring lucid dreaming, and offers some insight into the value of dreaming and sleep for both our mind’s and bodies, as well as some creative tips. As a bonus to us and our community, Topher has provided us with some visuals from a recent creative project he was involved with. Here is a short note from Topher, regarding the bonus video at the end. The music video that follows the podcast explores completed artwork originally created live by Topher Sipes while performing onstage with the Houston Symphony for Music Illustrated: Virtual Reality in Concert from February 13th, 2021 at the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. This music video also features excerpts of the live music played in proximity to the artworks they inspired. Different artworks were created for each musical piece, some works built on previous ones and all were recomposited together during the final piece of music displayed here visually. www.houstonsymphony.org www.tophersipes.com Feel free to get in contact with Topher or follow his journey through any of the below www.tophersipes.com Instagram @Topher_sipes tophersipes@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ellis-in-wunderland/message

Nathalie Wendt is a performing artist, puppeteer and all round creative talent based in Berlin. She is host of The Bullet by Nathalie Wendt, an intriguing podcast which explores philosophy and the nature of reality through the medium of performance audio. We discuss Nathalie's background and approach to the performing arts, the blurring of lines between the real and the imagined, the nature of objective and subjective reality and more.https://nathaliewendt.weebly.com/     The Bullet by Nathalie WendtNathalie Wendt InstagramThe Here and Now Podcast on Facebook The Here and Now Podcast on Twitter Send me an emailSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehereandnowpodcast)

Creative Realities is a solutions provider heavily focused on retail, an industry that has been pretty much shuttered in the United States and everywhere other than Sweden because of COVID-19. These are rough times for store operators for the people who run them, the people who work in them, and the industries that support retail, like digital signage. While CRI's CEO Rick Mills agrees it's a dark period, he also has a lot of optimism - particularly for the retailers who have the fundamentals to be around when doors are allowed open again, and for service providers who have the tools and know-how to help address what will be new norms. Mills and I chatted last week about what CRI is doing, as well as about new pandemic-focused tools like thermal sensing screens that his company has started marketing. We spoke, as well, about his company's outlook, including thoughts of acquiring one or several of the companies who are competitors right now, but might not come out of this situation in one piece. Subscribe to this podcast: iTunes * Google Play * RSS

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Jason Friedman started Creative Realities and sold it in 2008 for mid 8-figures. Over the years he has started 4 other businesses. Today, he mostly helps fast fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies gain an unfair advantage over their competition through the art and science of designing their “customer experience journey” - a step by step process for delighting customers in a way that turns them into raving fans for life. Jason has worked with Fortune 100' to solopreneurs in diverse industries, so I really believe you'll enjoy this conversation. In this episode, we'll discuss: Going from Rock & Roll Rodio to starting a business in 1997 What Jason's learned from his grandfather Stories from high-school and key lesson on dedication Importance of selling people what they want not what they need Understanding your customers better than they understand themselves Trade show strategies - how education can work better than direct selling sometimes How nobody wanted to hire me as a dotcom CEO after a successful exit Suffering and not knowing who you are after selling a company Who in all space and time would Jason spend one hour with? What Jason is doing that has the potential to change the world? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 3 Hacks to WOW your customers CXFormula Jason's Email Podcast Sponsor: Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production services Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Your First Thousand Clients Community today: mitchrusso.com Mitch Russo LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Friedman started Creative Realities and sold it in 2008 for mid 8-figures. Over the years he has started 4 other businesses. Today, he mostly helps fast fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies gain an unfair advantage over their competition through the art and science of designing their “customer experience journey” - a step by step process for delighting customers in a way that turns them into raving fans for life. Jason has worked with Fortune 100' to solopreneurs in diverse industries, so I really believe you'll enjoy this conversation.In this episode, we'll discuss:Going from Rock & Roll Rodio to starting a business in 1997What Jason's learned from his grandfatherStories from high-school and key lesson on dedicationImportance of selling people what they want not what they needUnderstanding your customers better than they understand themselvesTrade show strategies - how education can work better than direct selling sometimesHow nobody wanted to hire me as a dotcom CEO after a successful exitSuffering and not knowing who you are after selling a companyWho in all space and time would Jason spend one hour with?What Jason is doing that has the potential to change the world?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:3 Hacks to WOW your customersCXFormulaJason's EmailPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Excellent customer service is a hallmark of every company Jason Friedman runs. Jason is founder of CXFormula™. Through CXFormula he helps fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies gain an unfair advantage over their competition. His clients range from solopreneurs to companies like ...in retail include (Foot Locker, Adidas, Nike), hospitality (W Hotels, Universal Studios, Disney,), financial services (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity), higher education (Stanford & Harvard Universities) and Online Services / Information Products. In 2008, Jason sold his first company (Creative Realities) in the high 8-figures. He has started and successfully exited 4 other businesses: Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:58] Jeremy’s introduction of today’s guest, Jason Friedman. [3:20] Jason’s first career as a touring lighting director. [7:45] Lessons Jason learned from popular bands that translate to entrepreneurism. [10:45] Jason’s first project for Foot Locker . [15:00] Using stories and emotion to inspire retail customers. [24:54] Showing stodgy brands how a story can change their customer’s experience. [32:10] Writing the ideal customer referral script to create your customer’s experience. [36:20] Why you need to go way deeper in understanding your customers. [43:05] Jason’s favorite mission statements from employees. [49:16] The art and science of hiring the right people. [58:19] The best hires Jason has ever made. [1:10:22] How you can get Jason’s free customer persona creator e-book. [1:15:54] Feeling empty after selling his company. [1:22:55] Jason’s medical diagnostics business: lessons learned. [1:37:22] Jason’s lowest point and how he pushed through. [1:40:27] The proudest moments Jason has experienced. [1:43:40] How Jason inspires creativity in his own kids. [1:47:24] Jason’s CXFormula online workshop (coaching and mastermind). In this episode… Excellent customer service is something many companies talk about but only a few do really well. Jason Friedman has learned that it’s not so much about what you do for your customers as much as it is how you make them feel through the experience you give them. On this episode of Inspired Insider, Jeremy picks Jason’s brain to find out how he’s built companies with outstanding customer service skills from the lowest paid employee all the way to the top. Customer experience is more than customer service. It has everything to do with getting into the customer’s shoes to know what he/she is feeling when interacting with members of your team. Jason Friedman walks through his own process of developing what he has come to call an “ideal customer script” for the purpose of doing exactly that. You can learn a ton from this high-level entrepreneur and business creator on this episode. What do you want your customers to feel after interacting with your company? Jason Friedman says that’s the place you need to start when determining how to build a great customer experience. Working backward from there to build exactly what will make that experience a reality is a big part of what will make you successful. Learn more about how to value your customers better and give them experiences that blow their minds, on this episode. You don’t always want to underpromise and over-deliver. When you do, you set up a growing, formulaic expectation in your customers where they continue to look for more and more from you without expecting to pay for it. On this episode, Jason Friedman talks about strategically over-delivering to keep your customers awed with your service but without them getting so used to it that they devalue what you’re doing for them. If you want to know how to create your ideal customer persona you need the free tool Jason Friedman makes available on this episode of Inspired Insider. Along with the tool, you’ll also receive Jason’s ebook that describes the process of developing the mindset and approach to delivering excellent customer service and experiences so that your business stands out among your competition. It’s all on this episode. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.CXFormula.com www.Go.CXFormula.com/InspiredInsider - get your free book Maya Angelou BOOK: Originals by Adam Grant KOLBE assessments Strategic Coach (Dan Sullivan) Genius Network (Joe Polish) Platinum Plus Mastermind (Jeff Walker) Sponsors for this episode Our sponsor today is www.Rise25.com where entrepreneurs of 6,7, and 8 figure businesses come together live and in person every few months to solve their biggest business challenges through this high-level Mastermind group. Each member leaves each week with lifelong friendships and actionable steps to take their business to the next level. Check out Rise25.com - a group run by myself and cofounder John Corcoran. Rise 25 is application only.

Jason Friedman is founder of CXFormula™. He helps fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies gain an unfair advantage over their competition. His clients range from solopreneurs to companies like ...in retail include (Foot Locker, Adidas, Nike), hospitality (W Hotels, Universal Studios, Disney,), financial services (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity), higher education (Stanford & Harvard Universities) and Online Services / Information Products. In 2008, Jason sold his first company (Creative Realities) in the high 8-figures. He has started and successfully exited 4 other businesses. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:24] Jeremy’s introduction of Jason Friedman. [1:39] Jason’s lowest point in life: leaving his business and lacking in business. [4:11] Jason’s “big why” now. [4:53] Jason’s proudest moment in his career. [7:51] What Jason does to instill creativity in his children. [11:10] How to contact Jason and get into his coaching programs. [15:12] Where Jason goes to get his own business coaching. In this episode… In this episode of Inspired Insider, you get to hear the story of how Jason Friedman almost lost everything because he had no vision for the future after selling his company for 8 figures. In answer to Jeremy’s questions, he reveals how he pushed through it and what he does today to keep from making that same “lack of vision” mistake again. Every day Jason writes down the things he’s grateful for and thinks about the things he’s doing in light of where he wants to go. He’s seen a tremendous change in his own sense of purpose and vision for the future by implementing this ritual. He describes what he does in detail in this episode, so be sure you take the time to listen. Jason Friedman’s passion for crafting exceptional customer experiences was born in entertainment. He worked as a lighting designer and roadie for various music groups including Carlos Vives, Juan Gabriel, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Gabriel and Rush. From those experiences, he draws a wealth of creative ideas that help entrepreneurs thrive. Jason says that he’s most skilled in experiential marketing, live events, and brand activation. He wants to help his clients make their customer experience the best in their niche. Jason works with clients via private consulting, small group workshops, live events, and online training to explode their growth. But Jason Friedman is not only a coach, he’s also a student. When Jeremy asked him where he goes when he needs business advice for himself, Jason rattled off at least 3 high-level mastermind groups that he’s currently active in and touted the benefits of being around people who can help you raise your game. You can learn how to get into Jason’s coaching events yourself, on this episode. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.CXFormula.com The Genius Network Strategic Coach Jeff Walker’s Platinum Plus Mastermind

Christopher and Allan interview and host Jason Friedman! Jason Friedman, founder, and CEO of CXFormula™, helps fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies gain an unfair advantage over their competition through the art and science of designing their “customer experience journey” - a step by step process for delighting customers in a way that turns them into raving fans for life. Jason has increased his clients’ same-store sales over 400%, raised over $6 Billion USD for endowments and propelled client loyalty, profits, referrals, team commitment and engagement using his proprietary CXFormula™ methodology. He was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the year for business services and made the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years. His clients range from Fortune 100’s to solopreneurs in industries as diverse as retail (Foot Locker, Adidas, Nike), hospitality (W Hotels, Universal Studios, Disney, Burger King), financial services (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity), higher education (Stanford & Harvard Universities) and Online Services / Information Products. In 2008, Jason sold his first company (Creative Realities) in the high 8-figures. He has started and successfully exited 4 other businesses: medical diagnostics, automotive, spirits, and a digital media software platform. Jason’s passion for crafting exceptional customer experiences was born in entertainment, where he worked as a lighting designer/director and roadie for Peter Gabriel, Rush and international Broadway tours of Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof and La Mancha. As an expert in experiential marketing, live events, and brand activation, Jason works with clients via private consulting, small group workshops and online training programs. Get Your FREE PDF E-Book Here: https://go.cxformula.com/cxformula-be-bold Check out more about Jason and CX Formula here: http://www.cxformula.com/ Stay tuned for more great guests coming soon... Until next time, THINKBOLD, BEBOLD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Myths and Realities of artists. What does society think and say about artists? You won’t be famous until you….Poor starving……flaky, dreamer, angst ridden ……What myths do you have to dispel in order to embrace a healthy reality as a successful artist? Myths about artists and how they live and work abound. These myths create misunderstanding in the minds of collectors and become obstacles for artists who have absorbed them. When artists shed these misconceptions and plant themselves squarely inside the realities, more energy is available for a creative lifestyle and sustainable art business. Aletta de Wall tackles these Myths: Subscribe today and receive a free art marketing guide: "Eleven Tips for Success for Fine Artists" Digital Recording and 15-page PDF Presentation by Artist Advisor Aletta de Wal Download here: www.artistcareertraining.com/blogtalkArtists pre-interviewed: Jim Caldwell, ArtworkNetwork.com, Annette Coleman, annettecolemanartist.com, 88 88 ArtLook, 8888ArtLook.com, Tracy Weil, tracyWeil.com, Dismis Rotta, dismasrotta.com, Karen Mandery, karenmandery.com