Podcasts about digital market

Ende 2023 verschmolz The Platform Group mit dem börsennotierten Online-Luxusmodehändler Fashionette. Seitdem wächst The Platform Group beständig – und ist inzwischen in einer Vielzahl von Branchen tätig. Doch wer ist das „neue“ Unternehmen überhaupt? Dieser und weiterer Fragen geht der ES im Interview mit CEO Dr. Benner auf den Grund.

Entrevista con Ing. Yves Figueroa, Director ejecutivo de Scrap Trade Hub de Norteamérica

Daniel Flowe is a Technology Evangelist specializing in Identity, Onboarding, and Compliance, and a dedicated DEI Advocate. He leads Digital Identity initiatives at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over four years at LSEG, Daniel has progressed through various roles, contributing significantly to the company's digital identity strategy. On The Menu: 1. Financial crime and fraud are heavily linked to identity verification failures. 2. Generative AI poses threats; need for new methods to verify authenticity. 3. Importance of verifying beneficial ownership to combat shell company misuse. 4. Enhancing security and user experience by giving control back to individuals. 5. Shift from direct selling to engaging customer-focused content creation. 6. Identity verification spans the entire customer lifecycle, not just initial onboarding. 7. Ensuring compliance while focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and growth. Click here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9U Follow us on social media to hear from us more - Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiew Instagram- https://bit.ly/3Usdrtf Linkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdU Twitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKX Pinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9u Happy creating! #DanielFlowe #LondonStockExchange #Outgrow #DigitalMarket #MarketFrauds #MarketerOfTheMonth #Outgrow #Podcastoftheday #Marketingpodcast

In this episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens interviews Jennifer Hill, the VP of Commercial Strategy at Kalibri Labs. They discuss the concept of commercial strategy and how it differs from traditional revenue management. They emphasize the importance of aligning goals and metrics across revenue, sales, and marketing teams to drive profitability and enhance asset value. The conversation also highlights the role of data analytics in revenue optimization and introduces Kalibri Labs' new publication and certification program. Download, “Demystifying the Digital Market & Guide to Commercial Strategy” at Kalibri Labs Certification: https://kalibrilabscertification.com/

Der Digital Markets Act (DMA) ist in Europa inzwischen Gesetz und hat Einiges für Google und vor allem Google Shopping verändert. Malte Landwehr (idealo internet GmbH) spricht heute mit Mario Jung (OMT GmbH) über die Rechtsprüche, Anklagen, Folgen und Chancen von der Einführung des Gesetzes, sowie auch Google SGE (Search Generative Experience) die SERP-Landschaft verändern wird. Google wurde gezwungen mehrere Milliarden Euro an Strafe zu zahlen und könnten sogar noch mehr bezahlen, aber Google gibt noch lange nicht auf und liegen wiederholt im Berufungsverfahren. In der Zwischenzeit hat sich so manches bei Google Maps und Google Shopping verändert, was für CSS (Comparison Shopping Service) unterschiedliche Folgen haben kann.

J'ai eu le plaisir de recevoir Me Fayrouze Masmi-Dazi, avocate spécialisée en droit de la concurrence, pour évoquer les dernières actualités et leurs impacts sur les éditeurs et usagers de l'information. Vous en apprendrez plus sur : # Le DMA (Digital Market Act) - appelée législation sur les marchés numériques - qui est entrée en vigueur le 7 mars 2024. De quelles obligations vont devoir s'acquitter les gatekeepers - et différents opérateurs - en regardant plus précisément les services coeur proposés par ces entreprises ? # La définition de “service coeur” : un opérateur qui se veut incontournable et essentiel pour l'accès à ce service # Le 7 mars a permis la présentation au public, aux éditeurs de contenus, annonceurs médias et les agences médias du DMA. Depuis cette date, ces acteurs peuvent se plaindre à la commission ou aux juridictions nationales concernant les campagnes de publicité en ligne, les données collectées, etc. # Les différentes dynamiques selon les GAFAM : Google se place dans une collaboration contrairement à Apple avec son Apple Store # L'accès aux données qui n'est permis que si la demande formelle est faite : et plus il y aura de demandes, plus la Commission pourra analyser l'effectivité du DMA. À ce titre, le GESTE donne accès à des modèles de demande pour ses membres # La Commission Européenne qui a lancé des enquêtes et des contentieux vont possiblement être lancés concernant la mise en pratique du DMA, mais aussi de possibles plaintes des gatekeepers vont être reçues. L'articulation entre ces deux pôles va se préciser les prochaines années # L'IA Act et son adoption le 13 mars 2024 et l'un des points d'achoppements futurs : les sources utilisées pour entraîner les modèles et leur mise en avant # La consultation publique par l'Autorité de régulation et de la concurrence qui va rendre ses conclusions sur l'IA en juin pour anticiper l'impact d'un SGE ou d'autres innovations futures # L'importance des accords entre éditeurs et IA en raison du respect du principe constitutionnel du pluralisme par l'IA et sa pertinence qui est en jeu # Les grandes actualités à venir avec les procès américains antitrusts contre Apple et celui contre Google Pour en savoir plus : # Rejoignez la communauté WhatsApp juste ici. # Abonnez-vous à la chaîne YouTube ici. Pour découvrir tout ça, c'est par ici si vous préférez Apple Podcast, par là si vous préférez Deezer ou encore là si vous préférez Spotify. Et n'oubliez pas de laisser 5 étoiles et un commentaire sympa sur Apple Podcast si l'épisode vous a plu. Mediarama est un podcast du label Orso Media produit par CosaVostra. Retrouvez Mediarama sur : Apple Podcasts | Spotify |Deezer

Manton and Daniel talk a teensy bit more about the EU's Digital Market's Act, and Apple's recent decision to offer web-based sideloading to certain developers. They talk about whether Manton would open an EU subsidiary if given the chance, and whether simply plunging in and doing something is the best way to find out what it's worth. The post Episode 591: A Little More Wild West appeared first on Core Intuition.

In this episode, Tim is joined by Neil Twa, Voltage's visionary CEO, who shares the raw trials and triumphs of leaving the security of corporate life for the entrepreneur lifestyle. Neil reveals a trove of strategic wisdom for making an indelible mark in the competitive digital landscape. Together, they dissect the art of crafting offers you can't refuse and the decisive moves that can catapult you from obscurity to influence. Neil outlines Voltage's ambitious trajectory and focus on acquiring e-commerce companies, signifying a shift towards a more acquisition-focused strategy. This portion of the conversation guides those looking to understand the nuances of e-commerce and how to identify and capitalize on opportunities within this dynamic field.   Who is Neil Twa? Neil Twa is the founder and CEO of Voltage Holdings, a company that helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and achieve financial freedom. He is also the host of the High Voltage Business Builders podcast, where he interviews successful business owners who have made their next million through passive income streams. Whether it's e-commerce, consulting, real estate, M&A, or anything else, his guests share their stories, insights, and tips on how they built their empires from scratch. You'll learn how they leveraged systems, hard work, and a passion for business-building to create wealth and impact.   Connect with Neil: Website: https://www.voltagedm.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0CgYlYXz4IdYwtwaymoVUg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/voltagefba    ———— I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email.   Website

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“Anticipation is something that empowers you when you get excited… So you want to put yourself in a position to anticipate a favorable outcome. That would then give you the power to take action.” —Arturo Johnson   You possess the power to transform aspiration into reality. But it's not a top secret to do so. It's something you might already be doing or at least something you intend to add to your routine— developing success habits.    There's no better way to lay a foundation for success than to develop disciplines and habits that align with our objectives. Discipline is the bedrock of our success.  It gives us the liberty to maintain unwavering focus on our goals and disregard distractions. Habits, on the other hand, are the building blocks that lead us step by step to our goals. By transforming daily activities into productive habits, we can create a profound impact on our journey.  This week, Daniel Gomez sits with Arturo Johnson, a Client Acquisition Expert, Facebook Ads Expert, and Top Consultant for financial professionals. Listen in as Arturo shares his morning routine for success and how this helps him stay motivated and on track. Daniel and Arturo also discussed why most people don't see results, the four levels of learning, the need for revenue and momentum in business, the importance of having the right mindset, skills, and tools, and the value of developing disciplines and habits in building a strong foundation for lasting success.   Be Inspired! with Daniel:  Website (Makings of a Millionaire Mindset) Website (Daniel Gomez Global) Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Episode Highlights: 01:09 Consulting in the Digital Market  04:53 The Number One Enemy of Momentum 11:24 Relating Business Success to Universal Principles of Physics 15:41 Developing Strong Character for Long-Term, Sustainable Success 22:28 Arturo's Powerful Morning Routine for Visualizing Goals 30:58 Surrounding Yourself with Success Before Bed for Anticipation  

“We like to think of ourselves as doing the dirty work behind the scenes to make everyone else look good.”  – Ameet Kallarackal There are thousands of humble yet hardworking entrepreneurs like small restaurant owners and operators who are not that savvy technically and who are restlessly operating their in-person craft and business. Though necessary, they might not have enough funds to employ a skilled person in the field of marketing or to hire a technical team. How can entrepreneurs with limited digital experience enhance their business' online footprint?  Ameet Kallarackal, the co-founder and CEO of Fisherman together with their high-class customer support team make it possible for business owners to focus on the in-person side without having to touch anything on their gadget's screen, and yet can see how their businesses are flourishing virtually. Fisherman is a company that brings about websites, manages social media and wields the online presence for hardworking small business owners with a focus on the restaurant industry. They have a set of tools that succor traditional small businesses become automatically fortunate online. No wonder they call their website “No effort Web,” as they say it, “No code, no drag & drop, no effort.” Harken as Justine eagerly interviews Ameet about his journey and how his passion has helped countless entrepreneurs navigate the tricky waters of the digital world. Plus, they also delve into the importance of surrounding ourselves with experts, why entrepreneurs should have a website, how to improve UX, and how rejection leads to learning. Lastly, learn more about Fisherman's new resource to help boost social media presence.   Meet Ameet:  Growing up, Ameet's parents had a website, and that was his first exposure to the world of graphic designers and WordPress. So even when he was still a kid, he became an ace at using these tools. He would always find it so interesting to create something without necessarily knowing how to code and yet that thing could look great and even lead to sales. His family were also working with some small business owners. Ameet also personally spent time working at a local restaurant of his best friend's dad, where he witnessed firsthand how busy the life of an entrepreneur is. Having also tried being the one primarily to put food on the table, he came to say then, “You're learning 100 things to make that dream a reality. And a lot of times, computers, technology and the online component is the last thing you want to have to worry about. And so, I just remember being there and seeing how busy they were, how often they were fielding conversations with salespeople who are coming in soliciting business, all sorts of things they had to deal with.” Cut to the chase, during Ameet's college years, he worked on a different startup with a friend of his and ended up working on that for a few years and built out an organization until they were able to eventually exit that startup. And at the end of that, he fell in love with the idea of building something from scratch. Harking back to his experience, both virtually and in-person, he wanted to get to the bottom of how they could help more small business owners ‒ not only at a certain degree of measure, but how they can buttress multitude of small business owners to become prosperous. So, that was the evolution of the Fisherman concepts. After a handful of years, that mission was effectuated. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Connect with Fisherman: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights:  00:03 Getting Into The Industry  04:31 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself With Experts 05:58 Infiltrating The Restaurant Industry  08:32 Showing The Final Product Before Anything Else  11:14 Interaction With Clients  15:12 What Does Social Media Look Like  17:16 AI's Standard Offering  19:08 The Passion of Being An Entrepreneur 

We belly up to the bar tonight to discuss a pillar of every great business and a system that has made many into instant millionaires. We are talking Digital Marketing and Startups with Serial Entrepreneur Steve Kahan. Steve is going to educate us on the process and what does and doesn't work. So make sure your glass is full and be sure to push your stool in. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5792587825283072

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Learn About Insights into Digital Asset Building and AI Opportunities Starting early in building digital assets and empires is key to success. Collaboration is also emphasized over competition as it is more fun and profitable. The AI space is a developing field with abundant opportunities for growth and collaboration. Overall, building digital assets, embracing new technologies, and exploring opportunities in the AI space can lead to success in the digital space. This time, I share a conversation with Gaurav Gurbaxani, a passionate entrepreneur and domain collector who has successfully built digital assets since he was 14. He is the founder of Digital Market, a marketplace for digital marketing services, and AI Expert, an online platform that aims to provide AI solutions to businesses. Today, Digital Market has 500+ certified freelancers. Gaurav shares his insights on the opportunities present in the gig economy, the potential of AI to revolutionize the world of digital marketing, and the importance of building digital assets. Key takeaways: Being an early adopter is an advantage in business and all aspects of life AI is a developing field with abundant opportunities for growth and collaboration Domaining is a profitable side hustle that everyone can start on Digital assets are the future, and building them is crucial to success in the digital space Collaboration is more fun and profitable than competition Knowing what you don't want to do is just as important as knowing what you want to do An expert provides high-quality AI Mastery courses and resources All this and more, on this week's episode of We Are Podcast. If this is the first episode you've listened to, the end, or if you are a regular, thank you… I love that you are here. Check out our back catalogue on wearepodcast.com, subscribe to the show and give me a review and rating; it helps us to be found. If you are a business owner podcaster and want to join others just like you in a group where we share tactics & ideas on what's working (or not) for us when it comes to using our podcast in the best possible way. For more on that, go to wearepodcast.com/group … it is free. Next week, stay tuned when we discuss second-in-command in business with Cameron Herold. So, don't forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, much love. Links https://aiexpert.com/ https://digitalmarket.com/

Running the Bases today with AJ Titus, President of Signarama and Starpoint Brands at United Franchise Group. Signarama is the world's largest sign and graphics franchise. A.J. is the son of United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and grandson of franchise mainstay, Roy Titus.AJ explains how his family started the Minuteman Press franchise 40 years ago and Signorama 37 years ago, and now owns various brands and companies such as shared office space, business brokerage, signage graphics, embroidery, screen printing, food and charcuterie under the United Franchise Group umbrella. He also advises other working parents about staying in touch with their families and shares the lessons he learned from his father about values such as honesty, hard work, and respect. AJ emphasizes the importance of research, passion, and hard work for entrepreneurs looking to enter franchising and reminds us that even small businesses can make a difference in their communities.Key LessonsA third-generation entrepreneur can own and manage multiple businesses and brands.Working parents can stay in touch with their families by setting aside time for them.Even small businesses can make a difference in their communities by following core values such as honesty, hard work, and respect.To learn more about AJ and Starpoint Brands visit: www.starpointbrands.comGrab AJ's Book - The List: Lessons From a FatherGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagram

Running the Bases today with Mark Carpenter, Chief Storyteller: Helping people teach, lead, sell, and inspire through intentional storytelling for businessToday's guest is a serial storyteller. Growing up he loved humor, telling stories, and exaggerating his real-life experiences as a middle child trying to stand out.   He grew up in a home surrounded by books from his English Teacher Mom, which only increased his love of stories.  He leveraged his abilities into a marketing communications and public relations career, then later as a college professor and corporate facilitator. Now, he teaches people how to more intentionally tell stories that teach, lead, sell, and inspire to accomplish business and personal goals. He is the co-author of the best-selling book “Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire” and co-creator of the Master Storytelling Workshop. Leveraging a 20-year career in corporate communication and a subsequent 15 years of Corporate facilitating training.When he's not training, speaking, coaching, or creating new content, he is likely hiking or snowshoeing in the mountains, playing the piano, bragging about his grandchildren, or writing children's booksKey LessonsStorytelling can be used to connect and build relationships, as well as to inspire teams, remember information, and pass values and traditions.Platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok can be used to leverage storytelling in a business setting.Mark encourages listeners to take risks and make their dreams a reality, offering a free ebook download to those interested.To learn more about Mark and Storytelling visit: www.master-storytelling.comCheck out Mark's BookGet the FREE eBook HEREThe Science Behind Good StorytellingGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagram

Running the Bases today with John Jonas, Founder and CEO of OnlineJobs.PHToday's guest is a self-professed “Terrible Employee”, and we can see why.  On Monday mornings, when others are brushing their weekends off to get back into the office grind, he is most likely still out in the Mountains in Utah, where he lives with his wife and 5 kids.  An extreme sports enthusiast, today's guest is an avid backcountry skier and mountain biker.  His helmet cam videos of him racing down the slopes can give you whiplash from watching.  When he's not on the mountain, you might find him at the Lake - boating, windsurfing, or even flying around with a Jet Pack like Iron Man. He has a lot, a LOT of Time to spend with his family and his hobbies!!  He created the world's largest website for finding Virtual Assistants in the Philippines.  His company has over 2 Million resumes, and he currently has over 500,000 employers worldwide.Key LessonsHiring someone from the Philippines can be a great way to find success in business.There are no back-end costs or communication restrictions when hiring online.Providing value to employees is essential for efficient time and resource management.To learn more about John and hiring VA's visit: https://www.onlinejobs.ph/One VA ChallengeGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookTwitter

Running the Bases today with Adam Chronister: Digital Marketer, Speaker, Investor, and Philanthropist.  The 2021 Spokane Washington winner for best SEO Company - the Founder of Enleaf MarketingAdam is a fun and passionate entrepreneur, small business owner, digital marketer, speaker, investor, world traveler, philanthropist, student, husband, father and some might say Fashionista.   How many of us have matched clothing or in his case their glasses to their laptops?  Hailing from the Great State of Washington, this Spokane business entrepreneur founded his successful digital marketing company in 2009 and has contributed to digital marketing campaigns for some of America's largest brands including Smiths, The Dallas Fort Worth Airport, and the University of Idaho.  His insights and training tools have appeared in Social Media Week, MarketMuse, SEMRush, SERranking,and many more. This hardworking and dedicated entrepreneur is often on the road traveling for speaking engagements or just dedicated travel to see the world.Key LessonsAdam Chronister encourages entrepreneurs to invest in themselves and seek out mentors to open up growth opportunities.He suggests wearing something unique to conferences to make a lasting impression.He offers free SEO tools to his clients.To learn more about Adam and Enleaf visit: www.Enleaf.comFree SERP Preview ToolHeadline AnalyzerGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagram

Companies that promote from within have a competitive advantage over those that rely heavily on external recruitment. Creating a culture where you promote from within is an effective way to improve employee retention and build a more engaged and loyal workforce. It demonstrates a commitment to employee growth and development, which can lead to increased job satisfaction and motivation. To promote from within, organizations must have a clear career progression plan and offer opportunities for upskilling and professional development. Today's guests are Tom Carolan, Co-founder and CEO and Jennifer Rollins, the Senior HR Advisor at Digital Market Media. Inc Magazine ranked their company #2276 and recipient of the Power Partners Award. Digital Market Media is a national award-winning performance marketing company that enables the world's leading brands to acquire valuable new customers at scale. Providing media buying, lead generation, and live transfer calls for the insurance, financial services, and healthcare sectors. In this podcast, Tom and Jennifer talk about the benefits when organizations promote from within and create a culture that fosters career growth and advancement opportunities. They also talk about shared goals and values alignment. Tune in to learn more about creating a culture where you promote from within and strategies for developing and retaining top talent.   Get the show notes for Creating a Culture Where You Promote From Within with Tom Carolan and Jennifer Rollins at Digital  Market Media Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #TomCarolan #JenniferRollins featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTomCarolanJenniferRollins   #PromoteFromWithin #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode968 #Inc2022 #performancemarketingcompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Running the Bases today with Gil Bar-Lev from HomeRoots. Gil Bar-Lev is a serial entrepreneur specializing in e-commerce, technology, and software engineering. He had the opportunity to work for Toys R Us and Amazon, and was awarded the most innovative web store award from Amazon in 2013. Growing up in a family of CPAs, he was always interested in coding and software development, which led him to start the Home Roots platform, a digital B2B wholesale solution. Gil advises entrepreneurs in the DTC and B2B space to have a killer product and invest in marketing to stand out in the competitive market.Key LessonsGil Bar-Lev is an experienced serial entrepreneur in e-commerce, technology, and software engineering.He was awarded the most innovative web store award from Amazon in 2013.He advises entrepreneurs in the DTC and B2B space to have a killer product and invest in marketing to stand out in the competitive market.After attending a trade show in North Carolina, Gil went from a career in e-commerce to creating the HomeRoots platform, a digital B2B wholesale solution. HomeRoots is a platform for small and medium-sized businesses selling furniture and home decor items to enter the American market.It works with factories worldwide to get its products into the US, and then lists them on its platform. These products can then be sold to retailers and end consumers. HomeRoots is a B2B platform that makes it easier for companies to purchase wholesale goods.They have three fulfillment centers in New Jersey, Ohio and LA, and are raising $12 million in new funding.Gil's thoughts for entrepreneurs Passion, Listen, Pivot, Don't be defensive - Better to raise prices than compromise value or product integrityLeverage Relationships - Don't do everything yourselfGet Feedback - Find out what they like and dislike about your productTo learn more about Gil and HomeRoots visit: https://www.homeroots.co/Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeFollow our guest today at:FacebookLinkedIn

Running the Bases today with David Wilde, Founder, CEO and Creator of Wilde One Films. David Wild is a digital media producer who has created five feature films, a crime series, and dozens of short films. He began acting in his thirties to meet girls and eventually ended up in London to attend an acting school. He has since learned how to make a movie, from coming up with an idea to doing the marketing work to getting the finance. Now, he is working on a novel based on a movie he produced for the  TV series Crime Lord. Very excited about today's Guest.  A TRUE CREATIVE, Our guest today takes our Small Business Genre in a new Space for our Podcast!  While he does run a Traditional Digital Media Agency, His PASSION lies with his company Wilde One Films.  He has made five feature films, a crime series, and dozens of short films, and he has a novel coming out at the end of the year.  His works have been shown on Amazon Prime & Apple TV to name a few.  His IMDB Page lists him with 26 Producing Credits, 27 Editing Credits, 25 Writing Credits, 19 Acting Credits and 17 Cinematography Credits. David's Podcast - Wilde WorldWatch - Crime LordMad World SeriesRandy's Favorite Baseball Movies:Bull DurhamThe NaturalGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagram

Running the Bases today with Anne Gannon, Principal at The Largo Group. The Largo Group offers innovative solutions to businesses and individuals to meet their accounting and bookkeeping needs. They specialize in monthly bookkeeping, tax services, and business consulting focused on improving efficiencies and the bottom line.Today's guest grew up playing competitive golf.  Raised In Fort Lauderdale, her parents would buy her plane tickets and send her all over the country to play in tournaments.  Through this nomadic lifestyle (as she calls it) - she gained a real affection for employees in the hospitality industry.  As a teen, she was often at country clubs and courses where she didn't know many people and the amazing workers at the club were often very kind to her and she gained much appreciation for how hard they worked.  She had a very successful golf career as a Student-Athlete, she went on to play 1 year professionally in the LPGA.  After realizing playing golf for money wasn't going to be her forever career - she went back to school earning her Masters in Accounting and becoming a CPA.  She spent many years as a successful CPA in large Boston area firms, often sitting in meetings and realizing she didn't love the impersonal nature of the big Agencies.  Her confidence and drive that she learned playing golf kicked in and she left the big agency world - founding her boutique accounting agency in 2015, where she is rewriting some accounting rules. The founder and Principal of the Largo Group - Anne Gannon.To learn more about Anne and The Largo Group visit: https://www.thelargogroup.com/Things we touched on:Anne's Book:  Shotmaker: An Owner's Guide to Creating a Winning BusinessShotmaker PodcastFree Webinars from The Largo GroupGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagram

Another episode of “The Random Show”!I always appreciate the opportunity to sit down with one of my favorite SEOs, business leaders, and all-around good guy - Kyle Roof.An enjoyable, educational and informative session with a couple of guys intent on business growth, security and spending time with family.Kyle first appeared on the show in June 2021 - a lot has changed in Kyle's life since then.  We catch up on all the good stuff!Some background on Kyle….he's responsible for developing and implementing all SEO techniques used by the SEO agency High Voltage SEO and the SEO tool PageOptimizer Pro. Kyle is also the co-founder of Internet Marketing Gold, a global community of 3000+ SEO professionals who test and prove cutting-edge SEO techniques.  Kyle has been featured in many respected publications and is a regular speaker on SEO and business leadership at conferences worldwide.I hope you enjoy the show - we sure had fun making it happen!A few things we touch on……..The Algebra of HappinessVision BoardsAshwagandhaLiving in Chiang MaiGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookLinkedInTwitter

Running the Bases today with Andrew Stallings Founder and President of the Athelo Group. With over 15 years in the arena of sports and entertainment, Stallings has put all of his chips in on the rising tide of sports athletes and properties. With a brevity of knowledge on the brand, property, and media marketing side of sports - Stallings is looking to bring a unique and innovative dialogue to how the evolution of sports can be brought front and center to a whole new audience of consumers.Today's guest has been quoted as saying “If your Failures are outweighing your successes you're doing it right”.  He's okay with the word no and has no trouble going after what he wants.  A Sports Enthusiast with an incredible Work Ethic, Creativity and Drive, our guest today has a company many people only dream about.  On any given day, you can find him at a Nascar Track, at the Beach for a Wind Surfing or Beach Volleyball Competition, or near the ring for a boxing match.  He might be at a photo shoot, a media press session, or hosting a day of meetings with prospective partners hoping to work with his vast network of clients and teams.  He doesn't like the word “Agent” and much prefers the word “Management”.  Welcome to the show Andrew Stallings, President and Founder the Athelo Group - Where Athletes meet Opportunities.To learn more about Andrew and Athelo Group visit: https://athelogroup.com/Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookTwitterInstagram

Running the Bases today with Peter Balunek the Founder at Peter's Safaris - a unique socially conscious luxury safari company that explores fascinating corners of our world.  Peter's Safaris started in 2015 and has grown to spend over 65 weeks on Safari -including locations like Africa, India, and Alaska.Peter shares his experience of his first safari in 2014 - that ultimately changed his life.  He returned from that trip and shortly after, started his own safari tour company, taking families and individuals on adventures of a lifetime.But, Peter has built more than just a tour company - he's built a company that provides a means to make a difference: in the lives of those he travels with, in the countries he visits, and the animals he introduces to the world.  It's a business with a purpose to make a difference.  As Peter says - he has a responsibility “To whom much is given, much is expected.”It really is a fascinating show as we explore the journeys and mission of Peter's Safaris.Learn more about Peter Balunek and Peter's Safaris at https://peterssafaris.com/Items of Note from our discussion:Satao Wildlife Foundation Documentary Film - The Third ConflictSouth African MLB Player - Gift NgoepeGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter

Running the Bases today with Ted Kubaitis, Founder and CEO of SEO Tool Lab. Ted has innovated software solutions that drive results for over 20 years for companies spanning the globe.Our guest today is quite a rockstar in the Digital Marketing industry.  A native of Illinois, he attended the flagship university - the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign.  While there, he studied Computer Science and had the opportunity to research at The National Center for Super Computing Applications housed on the Campus.  After graduation in 1996, he relocated to Seattle to begin his career with Microsoft. Several years later, he pioneered the market for competitive intelligence analysis and founded QL2 Software.  Over 20 years later, his WebQL tool continues to be internationally recognized for data queries.  More recently, he has been impacting the SEO world.  He is the Creator of the SEO Software Cora.  In addition, he travels the world speaking at SEO conferences and on podcasts dispelling numerous SEO myths and educating about scientific, data-driven SEO solutions.To learn more about Ted and Cora Software visit: https://seotoollab.com/cora.htmlGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookTwitter

Running the Bases today with James Barrood, Founder and CEO of Innovation+ helping leaders, companies, Higher Ed institutions, and communities grow and drive innovation.“Thoughtfully bringing people together” -  Today's guest has a history of knowing what the next top trend is going to be, and he is an expert in working a room to connect the right people together in support of entrepreneurs and their ideas.    He is among the top leaders of the east coast's innovation ecosystem.  For 20-plus years he has helped nurture entrepreneurship,  Innovation, and technology in his home state of NJ as well as up and down the East Coast.   The entrepreneur gene runs deep in his family, after receiving his MBA from Texas A&M our guest entertained corporate positions but found his calling leading the top-ranked entrepreneurship and innovation center at Farleigh Dickinson University for 17 years. In 2008 he was recognized as one of New Jersey's “Forty Under Forty Business Achievers” by the New Jersey Business Journal.  After his successful run leading the Entrepreneurship Center.   He presided over the  New Jersey Tech Council where he lead programs that drove connections, funding, and opportunities in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia for thousands of companies, both local and national. In addition, he helped launch the $55 million Tech Council Ventures Fund.  He has written articles for Entrepreneur, and Business Insider and frequently speaks at regional and global conferences.  He has appeared on MSNBC & ABC as well as many local New Jersey networks. In 2020 he founded Innovation + where he is continuing to cultivate the high-tech ecosystem by engaging the academic and corporate communities, advising companies, and helping startups get funded, grow and scale.To learn more about Jim and Innovation+ visit: http://innovationplus.us/Book:  Art of the GatheringGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagram

Running the Bases today with Andy McDowell Founder of Generate Your Value. Andy is an Entrepreneur/Small Business Coaching Services Business Owner and Podcaster, and former Aviation Business Leader.  And, Andy is our first guest to sing the National Anthem at an MLB Game!Our Guest today says he is an Engineer by trade and a creative by nature!  An Aviation Systems expert  - Our lifelong Aviation Enthusiast - has an Engineering Degree from Georgia Tech,  and a Masters from Georgia State in Computer Information Systems.  He spent 27 years working in the Aviation Technology Industry, 22 of which were with Boeing.  After a very successful career in the corporate world, flying around the globe working on very high-profile projects such as preparing both the Beijing and the Sochi Airports for the Olympic Games, he took his years of Business and Leadership knowledge to become an entrepreneur - founding his own Small Business Coaching  Services Business in the Greater Atlanta Area  Generate Your Value Success Coaching offers participants a powerful business coaching process with the powerful, proprietary, Pinnacle Success System™ serving as the foundation.It's a great show as we explore going out on your own to pursue your passions and create a successful business.To learn more about Andy and Generate Your Value visit: www.generateyourvalue.comAndy's Podcast: THE GENERATE YOUR VALUE PODCASTGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookLinkedInTwitter

Running the Bases today with Garrett Baird, from The Neat Company. The Neat Company is reinventing bookkeeping for small business owners. Leveraging their legacy in document scanning and storage, they are making the mundane (but necessary!) steps to manage your company's books and prepare to file taxes simple - nice and Neat.Our Guest today is the former President and CEO at The Neat Company in Philadelphia.  He graduated from Cornell and dove into the Web Development and Product Management arenas.  Eventually starting his own firm Walletron - after several years he exited and moved to lead the charge at The Neat Company. We explore Garrett's early jaunts in entrepreneurialism and what it takes to pivot an existing company into a new endeavor in a competitive niche.By 2025, finance and accounting firms will lose 60% of their outsourcing contracts. Outsourced bookkeeping is on the decline because it takes control out of the hands of entrepreneurs. Instead, they should try automated bookkeeping to get a front-row view of their business's financial health - in comes Neat! To learn more about Garrett and The Neat Company visit: www.neat.comThe Neat Mobile App is now available for download from the Apple Store. The Neat financial management platform can be tried for free for 14 daysGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookLinkedInTwitter

If you're curious about the rise of bitcoin in the financial world, this episode will help! With Bobby Shell's guidance, learn how bitcoin dominates the digital market, changes the world's perspective on blockchains, and ushers in the age of cryptocurrency. Start building your wealth through its collaboration with your real estate investments!Key takeaways to listen forWhat bitcoin has brought to the worldHow reading and understanding how its terms work can minimize the risksBitcoin: Biggest misconception, and its power and longevity in the financial industryIts top differences from cryptocurrencyThe most important thing you must know about bitcoin miningWays to earn tax-free wealth in real estateResources mentioned in this episodeFTXCoinbaseKrakenGeminiBitcoin Audible - Gradually Then Suddenly [Parker Lewis]The Psychology of Money by Morgan House: Kindle | Paperback | HardcoverAmazonMicrosoftFacebookFedExAbout Bobby ShellBobby Shell, is an entrepreneur, real estate investor and current VP of Marketing at Voltage Cloud, a Bitcoin Infrastructure Company. He served as the Director of Marketing at Madwire/Marketing 360, an INC 500 marketing, and technology company located in Northern Colorado from 2013 - 2021. He had the privilege of leading a team of 40+ key players in executing digital inbound marketing strategies for 1,000+ businesses and managing millions of dollars monthly. Bobby is a business leader at heart and has a passion for helping others reach entrepreneurial goals, financial freedom and creating a level of sovereignty in their life. He graduated from University of West Florida, School of Business, with a degree in Marketing and Sales Management.Connect with BobbyWebsite: Bobby Shell | The Growth Vue Properties | Imprint Digital Bitcoin Startup: VoltageTwitter: @iBobbyShellTo sign up for our monthly newsletter, visit our website at www.hiefire.com and connect with us through the social media accounts below!Facebook Page: High Income Earners FIREFacebook Group: High Income Earners F.I.R.E.Instagram: @hie_fireSponsorsBonavest CapitalTo learn more about building passive income through real estate syndications, visit www.bonavestcapital.com.Say YEH Stock OptionsLooking for ways to generate consistent cash flow and accelerate your journey to financial freedom? Visit www.codyyeh.com for more information!

Running the Bases today with Simon White, Co-Founder at Local Blitz Marketing in San Diego, California. Simon is an international marketing expert, national speaker, author, real estate investor, and Founder/CEO of Local Blitz Marketing. He has spoken nationally at real estate conferences. His articles can be found regularly in a national real estate magazine.What do you call a British Engineer who crosses the pond to find his way in the tech industry, but realizes his fortune and entrepreneurial spirit really lie in the WIld, Wild West of the California Real Estate Market….. ?  Well we call that Today's Guest.When he is not investing in homes in Southern California he might also be found at Local Blitz Marketing - a digital marketing company he co-founded, or you might find him out hiking with his wife and their furry children.It's a great show as we learn about Simon and his trek to the US and a fabulous story on how he met his wife!To learn more about Simon and Local Blitz visit: https://localblitz.com/Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram

Running the Bases today with Molly Gebler, Managing Partner of The Inn of Chagrin. The Inn of Chagrin is a 15-room historic inn located in downtown Chagrin Falls.  Recently, the Inn celebrated the renovated rooms designed by ‘Project Runway' star Chrisitan Siriano.Molly is a LOVER of all things LOCAL - if there was a NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS Award for promoting one's LOCAL COMMUNITY - our guest would be at the top of the Podium. As the - former Executive Director for the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce - our guest promoted, celebrated, marketed, and worked 80 hours a week championing over 600 local businesses.In addition to her day job she is an entrepreneur herself, co-owner of a cooking school business offering cooking classes for children,  She is an  Author of 5 Children's Books celebrating local traditions. She is also An Award Winning Local Documentary Film Maker.  For 5 Years, She co-hosted a local Pod-Cast, She is known for her fun take on almost everything with her youtube channel videos she makes with friends and family.  She is currently a Managing Partner for the Inn of Chagrin and when she isn't giving 80 hours a week to the community she is doing her most FAVORITE JOB  hanging with her 2 adorable Grandkids - Twins Mary and John.To learn more about Molly and the Inn of Chagrin visit: https://www.innofchagrin.com/Grove Hill: A True Story (Molly's Documentary Film)Get Molly's Children's Books - HereGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagram

Running the Bases today with Luke Taylor the CEO & Founder of Traderman Wines - a unique Ohio based wine distributor.  Traderman is a privately owned Akron, OH based “boutique” distributor dedicated to selling an excellent variety of wines to restaurants, country clubs and wine shops throughout the state of Ohio. Luke Taylor started Traderman by recognizing the need for a small, focused boutique wine service that bridges the gap between vineyard and consumer.Luke shares his story from Tennis Club owner to a complete pivot to Wine Distribution.  His perspective on business and start-up is raw and refreshing.  It gets real.  “Just because you're selling more, doesn't mean you're making more.” “We sell on potential now, potential doesn't pay the bills, but potential keeps your mood positive. And I, and I think a lot of people look at numbers a little bit too much. You know, we're down 10%, 20% what's happening next month.  And I always feel with it. It's not where you're at, where you're going.”Luke has an engaging style and infectious humor - you'll love his comments and quick quips.  I think you'll love the show!Learn more about Traderman Wines and Wine Distribution in Ohio at http://www.tradermanwines.com/Learn more about Cork & Fork: A Northeastern Ohio Food and Beverage Experience Podcast.Learn more about Cork & Taylor PodcastGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeFollow Luke Taylor, Traderman Wines, Cork & Fork, Cork & Taylor at:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter

Running the Bases today with Aiko Stevenson the Founder at Mika & Milo - a luxurious children's apparel brand located in Hong Kong.  Award-winning cashmere for kids, Mika & Milo was born out of a rich history in textiles: Aiko's family has been working with natural fibers for well over a century.Aiko had a distinguished career in Broadcast Journalism before setting her sights on being an entrepreneur and small business owner.   Aiko, who was educated in the United Kingdom, went on to study at Columbia University, The University of Hong Kong and the University of Edinburgh.  She then went onto the world of Broadcast Journalism working for the BBC, CNN, CNBC Europe.  After a distinguished career in Journalism - she decided to join the family business of sorts - Creating Her Current Passion - the Award Winning Luxury Children's Clothing Company, named for her own children - Mika & Milo.Aiko is joined by her partner and husband Henry as they share their experiences of starting a children's luxury brand - cashmere for kids.  We talk through the pains of finding the right materials and partners, plus how difficult it is engaging Buyers in a world firmly in the pandemic grasp.We explore the challenges and controversies of operating a textile company with a passion for sustainability and commitment to the environment.  The cornerstone of any textile business is the materials that it uses. And at Mika & Milo they believe in using Sustainable Natural materials which do not put any further strain on the planet.It's an informative show as we explore the process of producing quality wool from goats and creating a durable and luxurious product in cashmere.  Come along for the journey!Learn more about cashmere for kids and Mika & Milo at https://mika-milo.com/Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookInstagram

Running the Bases today with Stephen Wible.  Stephen is the Director of Business Development for Credit Suite, Inc. – The recognized leader in teaching business owners how to “Build Business Credit” that is NOT tied to your social security number.Stephen is a Marine Corps veteran with a deep background in real estate sales, flipping and property management, print manufacturing, building and obtaining business credit. He has founded and led multiple successful companies and has had as many as 300+ rental properties in his portfolio.Stephen is a public speaker, author of “Business Credit – The Complete Step-By-Step Guide”, trainer, and avid learner. He passionately combines his high energy and business credit knowledge and is a recognized expert in the field. He provides impactful insight into building business credit and obtaining loans for business - teaching and presenting to thousands.We have a great time talking about building your business credit profile, how to build that credit, and look favorable for lenders, creditors, and potential clients.Stephen is a “HUGE” baseball fan and we have some fun talking about the Phillies and their ups and downs.  Did you know they started out as “The Quakers”?Get Stephens Book: “Business Credit – The Complete Step-By-Step Guide”Contact Stephen for a FREE Business Credit ConsultationYou can get a free business credit report at: https://creditsuite.com/reportLearn more about Credit Suite and Building Business Credit at https://www.creditsuite.com/contact-us/Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:LinkedIn

In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Randy Rohde, the founder of 38 Digital Market.  They discuss social media and how it has emerged to have a prevalent influence in the lives of college students and post-college.  The conversation includes proper social media etiquette that both parents and their children need to follow, how to traverse social media mishaps and using social media to your child's advantage. Links: KJK Student Defense Show Notes: (01:39) Addressing online harassment and its ramifications: How the pandemic spurred about an entirely new service for their law firm (04:04) An essential summer activity parents should require their children to do: audit their social media (05:10) Playing detective: Why every parent needs to be vigilant in an ever-changing landscape that is social media  (06:16) Why there's no such thing as privacy in the digital age and parents need to act within the parameters of their control (09:16) What both parents and children should be proactive about to avoid their college plans from becoming derailed (10:32) Social media and college applications: how to tip the scale in your child's behavior (11:28)  Why you social media followers can be your worst enemy during college application (13:19) How publishing your views on certain topics and issues on social media can have dire consequences (16:19) Warning: Objects in pictures can be more incriminating than they appear.  (17:19) Taboo photos and videos that no child should ever take in the first place (18:51) Why sending nudes can send you to jail (21:39) Approaches parents can utilize to initiate the conversation about the dangers of taking and engaging with nude photos  (24:00) The first amendment and how it works in public and private schools (26:32) Why parents need to have real conversations with their children about the code of conduct and school policies (28:39) What would my employer think? Why students as well as adults need to consider their careers when publishing anything online  (29:38) Easy Rule of Thumb When Knowing What Not to Post  (32:21) Maximizing social media to your child's or your own advantage (34:30) How to properly address and rectify social media mishaps Transcript: Randy Rohde: Hi, this is Randy Rohde. Really excited to join Kristina and Susan, once again on Real Talk Conversations and Susan Stone, Kristina Supler from K J K Student and Athlete Defense. And today's show we're gonna really hit on a conversation topic I think is, uh, very timely, very important, especially in today's environment. Randy Rohde: We're gonna talk about social media and the impact that social media has on so many aspects of our lives, but specifically college students and post-college what that means. But before we start going down that avenue. Because this subject actually falls into this particular practice of your law firm reputation management. Randy Rohde: Both of you are highly experienced reputation management attorneys. Can you explain, first of all, what is that? What does that mean? Reputation management. And why did you decide that you wanted to pursue and offer that as a service in the area of law that you practice.  Susan Stone: Hi, Randy. It's always awesome being with you because you ask the best questions. Susan Stone: I would say this aspect of being reputation management attorneys found Kristina and me. Ah, we were in the middle of the pandemic and everybody was glued to their computers.  Kristina Supler: And phones  Susan Stone: and phones and kids, obviously they weren't going to school. They weren't playing sports. They weren't outside. They were living and breathing on their social media. Susan Stone: And all of a sudden we had a couple student discipline cases, especially with younger students where students would say, uh, make comments on their social media that were deemed threatening or racist. Or homophobic or anti harassing in some way. Yep. Harassing. And we had to deal with those discipline cases. Susan Stone: And at the same time we had people hiring us because their college acceptances were revoked because students were reporting to the college that a student was supposed to attend about some offensive social media and colleges were sending letters out saying. Sorry, not sorry. You are not welcome here in the fall. Susan Stone: From that Kristina and I went , we've gotta deal with this. And so from there, that aspect of our business was born. Kristina Supler: It it's been interesting, Randy, the way it's taken off also, I mean, We get calls from all over the country to help individuals to just wind up in, in sticky situations, let's say because of unintentional, inadvertent, sometimes intentional and calculated comments and actions taken online. Kristina Supler: And it's really remarkable. The ripple effect, one act in connection with social media the bigger implications.  Randy Rohde: You work with so many different age groups, but in your particular practice in working with title IX cases, both. So students, parents, professors, faculty members I guess right now, this particular kind of time of the year in the middle of summer here we are lot of different things, but it probably doesn't matter what time of the year it is, but. Randy Rohde: When we're thinking about social media right now, and we're thinking about students and we're saying, Hey, this could be a good time to clean up social media. Do students need to be mindful of this and what they post and how they post this information?  Susan Stone: So summer is the perfect time for parents to require their students to conduct a social media audit. Susan Stone: We think woo it's summer, we can say, or do what we want on our phones and in our social media. But that couldn't be further than the truth because that's when people have more time to pay attention to other people. And what might be offensive to other people's social media early on in our practice, we did a whole podcast on cancel culture. Susan Stone: And I think that cancel culture occurs in the summer more than any other time, because people are not busy with homework exams, extracurricular activities. So now that everybody's a little bit more relaxed and I say, Have more time on their hands. It's a good time to, for parents to say, I wanna see what's on your Instagram. Susan Stone: I wanna see what's on your TikTok and Kristina, wouldn't you say every year we learned about a different chat room, a different app that we didn't know existed, where people are talking,  Kristina Supler: oh, it's amazing. The way the social media platforms evolve and expand and come in and out of popularity. Kristina Supler: You know, we tell parents of course, You must, must, must, must conduct a social media audit with your child, clean up the social media, but also be mindful of, you know, you gotta do a little bit of sleuthing because there's the fake accounts, the accounts they don't necessarily admit to you that they have. Kristina Supler: And it's important to just poke around and know is it Instagram? Is it TikTok? Is it various chat rooms on discord. I mean, you name it Twitter. It, it's interesting to see the certain types of speech sometimes in, in groups that form on different platforms. And so just cuz you have one child that might be really active on Instagram, let's say another child might be more in the online chat rooms or TikTok. Randy Rohde: Go ahead, Susan, were you?  Susan Stone: Yeah, I wanna add to this, that the social media audit is what's within the control of the parent. We had a really interesting case came in, was it a couple years ago, Kristina? About the one where the kid was with a group of friends feeling like. They were in a safe space, not knowing that some really offensive comments. Susan Stone: Do you remember that? Kristina Supler: I do. And that, gosh, that was a heartbreaking case for so many reasons. But, I think the, the long and short of it is, is. Students and adults, it's actually a lesson for grownups as well. You never know when and how you're being recorded. And then ultimately how that content will be distributed. Susan Stone: Yeah, let's backtrack. So our listeners can gain some insight in this story. There was a situation where a bunch of friends were having a sleepover, very normal, correct. You know, That's what students do. That's what happened. And, uh, one student was making comments that was really meant for the friends who were there at this party, who I believe they thought they were with their besties, their BFFs, as they would call 'em. And not understanding that everything was being captured on a phone. Susan Stone: And later what was said was transmitted and it did lead to student discipline. It did, did lead to ostracization from other peers and it had a ripple effect. and it was sad because while the student should not have been making certain comments, we could debate that. Okay. But we've all behind closed doors when we were with people, maybe our spouse, maybe your boyfriend, maybe your girlfriend, maybe what you think is your best friend. Say things that are not meant for the public. Susan Stone: Well, look, well, I I'd like to say today nothing is private. So parents do the social media O audit, but you also have to say, is there anything else that was captured that you think you know about that we have to deal with? Susan Stone: Do we need to reach out to certain parents and say, Hey, can you have your student remove this from their phone? And you may not, that's beyond your control, but you have to try.  Randy Rohde: Hmm. Hmm. That's really great advice. I think a lot of times as a parent myself, I don't think as much about, Hey, can I go and talk to other parents about, and can you do a looksie and see what was communicated or shared amongst friends of my kids. Randy Rohde: So you mentioned about a podcast that you had previously and another one that kind of pops up for me is one just a few episodes ago, actually about navigating college applications. Is this something meaning social media use and posts? Is this something that colleges are paying attention to now in their, I guess, selection processes? Randy Rohde: Have you seen this pop up more and more?  Kristina Supler: Oh, I'm so glad you're asking that question, Randy. Because the answer is yes. And parents and students should understand that and be aware. We are seeing it with growing frequency where schools, high schools and colleges rescind acceptances, or maybe don't offer admission because private school, private high schools to clarify. Kristina Supler: Yeah. Thank you. Important points. Because of contents that the student has posted online. It happens more often than one would think. And sometimes we've seen colleges, rescind acceptance just a few weeks before the school year's supposed to start. And know, if you think about what's going on in a household, the excitement leading up to your child, going off to college freshman year it's such an exciting time. Kristina Supler: It's a nerve-wracking time because there it's such a change. It's a transition time. And then to have the rug pulled out from under the students, so to speak at the final hour because of again, social media postings likes whatever. It's devastating to the student. It causes a lot of turmoil. Kristina Supler: Decisions need to be made fast. Plans changed. And it really can jeopardize the student's future.  Susan Stone: I also wanna refer back to that podcast. It was a great PCA. We spoke to DaVita AMR about the fact that colleges are going test optional. And should you take the SAT? Should you take the ACT look, it's getting really competitive and it's always been competitive to get into college. Susan Stone: The last thing a student needs when building an acceptance is. A horrible blight on their record. Mm-hmm because all things are equal. You have two 35s on an ACT, you have two captains of whatever sports teams. Both students have great grades. College admissions officers do look at social media. Susan Stone: And if there's social media, that is not, appropriate. Well, who do you think they're gonna take?  Kristina Supler: And I just wanna clarify or add, add to Susan's point. I, I don't at all have the sense that it's these college admissions officers who are pseudo detectives, trolling the internet to get the aha. Kristina Supler: Gotcha. We don't want you it's to Susan's point. It's so competitive now. You have so many talented students out there. And so when all things are equal, what might tip the scale slightly in favor of one student or another, it might be social media, a and something else that we've encountered isn't even the college admissions office. Kristina Supler: Actively searching the student's social media, but rather Susan, do you remember that other case where it was ideal high school classmates who were tweeting at a college regarding an incoming student saying, basically take a look at this, take a look at this. You should be aware of this student and there. Kristina Supler: Really significant fallouts that unfolded. And that was because other students put the issue on the radar of the admissions office.  Susan Stone: It's so easy to flag colleges today. It's a tweet.  Randy Rohde: Yeah. Yeah. It's so amazing. That is an amazing an astounding example that you gave because I was going through all different kinds of scenarios, who, who in a col in what college has any kinda manpower to like sit and stream through thousands of students, social media profiles. Right. It's crazy because there's these private groups, discord, telegram, all of this stuff that parents may not even be aware of, I'm thinking, but. The example that you gave is absolutely it's the people who the students may know or have they have access to that can send out. Because accessibility is so, easy in today's world through social media that, yeah, I,  Susan Stone: yeah, Randy, I really lean towards parents telling their kids to be very cautious about what they post. Yeah. Not to give you a war, another war story, because war stories can get so boring. And I know that lawyers love to give war stories, but we do remember that case that dealt with a student who thought that she was actually providing positive social media and it was completely perceived by the reader as being insensitive and perhaps even racist. Susan Stone: So. You know, be cautious when you're telling your student, if you're gonna take a position and there's a lot of issues out there today to take a position that your message is going to be received in the way you intend the message.  Randy Rohde: Hmm. That, uh, well, that's always a good life lesson, regardless whether on social media or not on social, um, So I you've seen a lot of different things. Randy Rohde: What are, is there a list in your mind, like of common issues that you may find.  Susan Stone: Well, we're gonna give you a list and go back and forth on what you  Kristina Supler: think is important. Good. So something that comes to mind immediately be careful what you like a like is construed as an endorsement of a certain idea or concept. Kristina Supler: So thinking that something is funny, isn't. And liking something because, oh, it's funny. Not so to other readers in the audience, they might think that what you've liked are your own personal beliefs. Parents really need to talk to their kids about that.  Susan Stone: Be careful what you share and how you spread other people's ideas around. That also can be viewed as an endorsement. Susan Stone: I wanna talk about a really important case that we had.  Kristina Supler: Another war story. You're sharing another war story.  Susan Stone: You're right. I'm sorry, but I've gotta share this. Yeah, I've gotta share this. We represented two young men who were accused of sexual assault, falsely. And it's spread around through social media and a campus. Susan Stone: And in fact, they, the two young men went to a party and neither, Even really engaged at all with other students, much less committed sexual assault. It was all rumor and Kristina and I really launched complaints on behalf of our clients. And one of the areas of cross examination was. Well, you weren't at the party, were you? Susan Stone: And many of the students that actually took part in unlawful dosing of the client and defamation all admitted that they hadn't gone, but they heard. And I said, but you shared the information didn't you with others. So I just wanna be cautious that just because you read something on social media, it doesn't mean it's true. Susan Stone: It doesn't mean you should like it and it doesn't mean you should share it.  Kristina Supler: Another tip that students, parents seem to speak with their students about really be mindful, not only of what you are saying or doing in whatever the post is, but what's in the background. Right. So, oh, that's  Susan Stone: good. Susan Stone: Yeah. I forgot that one. That's why we keep her around. Right. Randy  Kristina Supler: We've. Had more and more than one occasion, let's put it that way. You know, there can be an incriminating photo and the, and this person didn't even really appreciate why it was incriminating because of what was in the background of the picture. Kristina Supler: People drinking, alcohol, underage, smoking marijuana, other substances, you name it or just in a place that they're not supposed to be. Time and time again, students unknowingly incriminate themselves through their own pictures.  Susan Stone: Mm-hmm. I'm gonna direct something that mostly not always is a problem with, I would say younger boys around the middle school age. Susan Stone: No pictures holding toy guns.  Kristina Supler: Oh, that that's a good one too. Oh,  Susan Stone: or bullets? Yeah, a SP . Yeah, especially today. That is a one way ticket to a suspension or a potential expulsion. I understandably school administrators are terrified of shootings as administrators should be. Sure. Sure. And so it is never well taken to post images with anything that could be perceived as. Susan Stone: Endorsing weapons and believe it or not every year we have kids who post pictures and they're saying, but it was a toy.  Kristina Supler: It was a joke. Yeah. Another point really be thoughtful about what you film. And who you share it with? We've certainly seen on a regular basis as well, videos that were maybe sent privately or in a group chat that somehow end up plastered all over social media and on the internet and that content, oh, it can live forever. Kristina Supler: I mean, I won't bore you with legal. Talk about the ways we can get content removed, but we have a lot of success in that realm. But it's not guaranteed and some stuff on the internet really can live forever.  Susan Stone: So my law partners being super classy. Can I just state the obvious no nude pics? Susan Stone: okay. I really wanna say, just because you're dating someone, if you are a minor, do not take and send a nude pic of yourself.  Randy Rohde: Don't can we just be that  Susan Stone: blunt about this?  Randy Rohde: sure. Hey, we're having a real conversation. Yes.  Kristina Supler: Real Talk with Susan and Kristina. Susan Stone: No nude pics. Kristina cut her teeth early on in her career in dealing with child pornography. Susan Stone: So I, I would love for you to talk about what are the repercussions of this. Yeah,  Kristina Supler: I think that it's an important point, albeit unpleasant, of course. And in, on a more serious note child pornography, generally speaking, or sexually suggestive nude photos of anyone under the age of 18 and I'm speaking broadly, cuz of course every state and jurisdiction might have different iterations of the law. Kristina Supler: So it's, it's trading nude pictures among freshmen in high school, 15 year olds might technically be a violation of child pornography statutes. And we see these cases all the time and parents and the students are shocked. And I will tell you, it's also, it's a really, it's a big mess for school administrators. Kristina Supler: The legal implications are very significant. It triggers criminal investigations. It's it's just a big. It's a big mess. I don't know how else to put it with very serious long-term implications that oftentimes it can even happen. And I wanna be really clear with both parties, consenting to trading, nude picks or videos or whatnot. Kristina Supler: But that doesn't matter because inevitably we see stuff get passed on and boom, before you know it it's all over the school and it's just. Do not take nude photos, nude content don't trade. And if someone sends it to you, delete it right away and say, I don't want this, please. Don't send this to me. Randy Rohde: All right. Good point.  Susan Stone: And do not send it to your buddies. Yeah, delete it.  Randy Rohde: I have a question. I don't know. You may have more points in regards to about posting that you wanna share, but I wanna take a pause on that just for a second, because you're, you mentioned something that I think as a parent really like, wow. Randy Rohde: You know, some of these conversations for parents can be very difficult. Like I'm just thinking in my son, do you have, have you been taking nude pictures of your girlfriend? Right? I mean, that's not a an easy conversation necessarily to have, do you have some suggestions maybe? Having some of those difficult conversations in regards to social media and posting and that stuff that you could share for parents, how can you, how can you guide parents? Susan Stone: My mother used to say to me all the time "Better you cry than I cry." And when is where's it wisdom comes to the receipt of naked pictures or creating what is considered child pornography, parents have to be aware. They bought the phone, they pay for the phone, it's their phone. And wouldn't you rather be mean upfront and be overbearing and have the conversation. Susan Stone: This is not gonna be tolerated than have law enforcement knock on your door. I mean, Really frightening. And there are police units that monitor online behavior and look for people who have child pornography.  Kristina Supler: I think that one of the points that we encourage parents as we get this question a lot, right? Kristina Supler: So like we're professionals. We're lawyers in the trenches wrestling with these tough legal issues. Every day we talk about, we joke. We talk about sex all day, every day. So, oh my gosh. It's like, okay, here we are. Again, whatever. We don't even think twice about it, but Randy, you raise, you raise very good points. Kristina Supler: That many parents would be totally mortified or just. Intimidated by the cop topic, or maybe it just, the topic doesn't fit within the family's own, religious views, cultural, sensitivities, whatever. Because everyone has different. Different values in ways they handle things within their family. Kristina Supler: But a as a general matter, I think a way for parents to, to think about it, the topic and start to make some inroads with their children is to just come at it from a perspective in many respects of empathy, how would it make you feel if this happened to you? And so that way it's not so much, are you doing this or you better not be, you know, it's not accusatory or Basically inviting incrimination, but rather just encourage your child to start thinking about certain issues, these headaches, these war stories, Susan and I shared parents can use that and say, I listened to this podcast with these crazy women. Kristina Supler: I know you would never do this, but if this happened in your friend group, like what would you do? And sort of start the dialogue that way  Susan Stone: I, I wanna add to this, that. There's a difference between speech that has first amendment protections, just because you're allowed to say something. Doesn't mean, you should say something and doesn't mean there can't be repercussions, especially with regard to private institutions. Susan Stone: And that is where we get a lot of confusion from parents. So for example, Brandy, lovey. Okay. Famous United States Supreme court case. Young girl didn't make the cheerleading team and went on her social media, basically saying F the school F everything F cheerleading and the United States Supreme court said she had the right to say this and the school did not have the right to suspend her. Susan Stone: Now that is true. A public school cannot. Susan Stone: If we think back to a famous case that the tinker case that was where students wore arm bands, protesting the Vietnam war. There's famous Supreme court language that students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech at the schoolhouse gate. Students have first amendment right in public schools. Susan Stone: Let's all agree, because that's just true. What happens if a student goes to a private school. There is no first amendment protection at a private high school. So we get calls all the time where students get expelled for similar speech F this teacher. And we say, and they say, but we have a first amendment. Kristina Supler: My child was just exercising his first amendment right. Her first amendment right. Sure. They shouldn't have maybe said that, but it's this is, it's just the constitution. This is America. We say, well, so  Randy Rohde: you're saying they rescind those rights. Once they decide to go to a private institution. Susan Stone: When you go to a private institution, you have to pay close attention to the school's policy. Susan Stone: And so certain speech that would be protected in a public institution, a public high school, a public college don't have the same protections at a private institution. So Brandy levy may be able to in a public school, say F the cheerleading coach. but in a private setting that might be a ticket to a discipline,  Kristina Supler: Which reminds me again, this is something perhaps a little tedious and annoying, kids aren't gonna like this, but some are particularly for rising freshmen, whether it's high school or college, it's a good opportunity for parents to talk to their child about just understanding what a code of conduct is, what a student handbook is and how the student has to follow those rules.  Kristina Supler: And look, I love that Kristina says approach it with empathy because in a perfect world, that is the right way to do it. Susan Stone: But I would say to parents, you know, your kid, you know, the right way to approach your student, but especially students and even wonderful straight A students who are excellent at school students get wonky in those first relationships. So that's where you have to have the conversation. I know you love this person, and I know that's very real today, but you cannot show your love by sending naked pictures or  Susan Stone: receiving. Kristina Supler: Yeah, I guess I would say I, I agree with Susan's point know your kid, but I'm also going to push back in the sense that time. And again, Time. And again, we, my child wouldn't do that. Oh, oh, that's the kid up the streets. That's that naughty neighbor. So, and so that's the kids at the public school and you, the private school doesn't have these issues and I'm telling you, the minute you exclude a certain group of kids, type of student, whatever you're wrong, it is gonna be that. Kristina Supler: So parents take the blinders off. It absolutely could be your kid who would do the thing that you find. So unimaginable.  Randy Rohde: So I wanna open back up the door in regards to the posting advice. So you, you already gave probably 4, 5, 6 really great suggestions any additional on your list.  Susan Stone: Well common sense. Kristina Supler: Yeah. Okay. At the end of the day, common sense.  Susan Stone: Just use good, common sense on what you wanna post. And you know, this isn't just for students. This is just good sense advice for everybody.  Kristina Supler: Because then look beyond college, or even in the middle of college, as students are thinking more about career planning and the employment context, prospective employers are probably in this day and age is gonna plug you into Google, search your name in the various platforms. And so again, think about how it could also impact employment stuff. And so to that end, think about also parents should talk to their students about privacy settings. Mm. That that's kind of a tip that occurred to me. Kristina Supler: We didn't mention. Susan Stone: Oh, that's a good one. Yeah. KWS. Privacy settings that is really important. You know, just not everything needs to be out there in the public eye. Not every picture of yourself on vacation needs to be shared.  Kristina Supler: Your friends might tag you untag yourself. If it's, someplace, maybe not the most flattering Susan Stone: Yeah. Let's talk about that. Spring break, summer break you're at the beach, you know, not everything you. Guzzling alcohol facing a bong. Whipping off that top of a bathing suit, not everything is meant for the public eye. So that's where I say common sense. Mm-hmm  Randy Rohde: I, I, I have to throw this out because my wife and I have talked about this a number of times and seeing what parents. Randy Rohde: Post in regard. Oh, I know to pick and my wife would be like all of a sudden throw scream post did. Yes. My wife's throwing out. Like, I can't believe this mom is posting this picture of her 14 year old daughter out there and likes and very revealing swim scene. I'm like, wow. And I'm like, yeah. Uh, that's crazy. Susan Stone: um, well look, we are all body positive. And we want everybody to have fun and everybody does love to share pictures of their children and the good times of family. And, and I'm not going to draw those lines. That is a parenting choice and a parenting decision, but certain lines we're gonna draw. Nothing naked. Susan Stone: Right. And what is naked? Let's define that. Okay. Breasts, buttocks, penises, and vagina. There you have it guys. . What about the fifth part? Randy Rohde: I crack myself. Oh, we got it. We got it all. Hey, this is Real Talk, right? excited. We got it. Um,  Susan Stone: This is why I work with her every day. Randy Rohde: Yes . So you mentioned this and you, you touched on, so you've given great tips and you brought this up and I. I wanna see if you wanna elaborate on this at all. So all of this certainly is great for prospective college students. Randy Rohde: Current students in schools, whether almost any grade level But you also mention job seekers, cuz I would think that a lot of this stuff is especially critical because if you are one of ten five candidates for a particular position in a company, that number is far fewer than the thousands that may be applying for admission into a college or into a private school. Randy Rohde: I would imagine they certainly would be out looking at social profiles for this.  Susan Stone: And by the way, your social media can also help you. Mm.  Kristina Supler: You know? Oh, that's a great point. Yeah. Susan Stone: I just wanna talk about the good usages. Yeah. Do catch your child doing something wonderful.  Kristina Supler: Yeah, actually, I'm so glad you said that, Susan, that that's excellent because we, you know, we've spent a good chunk of time now talking about the perils of social media, the don't and how dangerous and scary it can be and how it can change the trajectory of a student's future. Kristina Supler: But a lot of positive things can be communicated through social media as well. And so again, that's why it's so important for parents to just encourage their children, to be thoughtful and mindful about what they post, because it's not all bad. You can really showcase all of your positive activities and involvement and portray yourself in a really, really important way for whatever a goal might be that you're trying to accomplish. Susan Stone: And there's a lot of really important issues today out there. And I think that the world needs the youth of today to advocate for whatever position that they're taking. There are so many things going on in the world, whether it's the war in Ukraine, the environment. And so this is a chance for students to explore their own voice. Susan Stone: And so I'm not saying that you should stifle good speech, because there's so many important things that we want students to be engaging in. Right. And talking about, but make sure it's a position and make sure it's done well and well articulated. It's a good opportunity to show how thoughtful a student is. Randy Rohde: Right, right. Really good points. And as you, and I think rightfully so when you're talking about social media reputation, there's obviously. downside or negative side of that and the potential implications, but also very much so a positive side and what that can do in positioning you as a human being, as an individual. Randy Rohde: As we begin to kinda wind this down, anything that we missed or anything that you'd like to add that we haven't discussed.  Susan Stone: The only thing that I would add, and I really want Kristina's input in this is if something happens, don't panic, remove the social media and try to do some reputation repair. Susan Stone: If a student needs to apologize, I would say apologize quick and early. Yeah,  Kristina Supler: an apology can go a long way to repair a situation. We've done a lot of work over the years, assisting students and professionals with drafting, these apologies and you know, it's, it is the, the reputation management piece to assist with getting content removed drafting, apologies, and then just communicating. Kristina Supler: Messaging about a certain sticky issue. And again, we don't have to get into all the legal ticky tacky stuff, but there are ways we can fight and work and navigate to get stuff removed. So not all hope is lost. Good.  Randy Rohde: Good. As always so fun to talk with you and about the incredible world that you navigate in. Randy Rohde: And I just wanna tell the listeners, let them know we'll have, great detailed show notes and links to go connect with Susan and Kristina. But you can find them at student defense. Do. K J k.com. And they are spectacular extraordinary title IX attorneys at K JK student and athlete defense and always so fun. Randy Rohde: And thank you so much for sharing, I think and having a conversation about a very important topic today in today's world.  Kristina Supler: It's a pleasure, Randy. Thank you.  Susan Stone: Till we meet again.  Randy Rohde: Till we meet again and have another Real Talk Conversation, always fun. All right. Thank you ladies.

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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Randy Rohde, the founder of 38 Digital Market. They discuss what it's been like to run a law practice as partners. The conversation includes how their diverse skill set and respective approaches has created a strong foundation for their powerful partnership, how they challenged traditional law firm practices with their unique approach to business and the services they provide and the fundamental elements of being an effective lawyer and having a successful practice. Show Notes: (00:55) How strengthening their business relationship has significantly impacted their ability to help students and their families with legal matters (02:36) Achieving growth and development through constructive conflict (03:38) Maintaining professionalism with mutual respect and trust in one another (04:29) How Title IX sparked the beginning of their business partnership and mission to help students and their families (06:21) The controversy of breaking law firm industry norms by equally sharing origination credits of their business (07:52) The beauty of applying a growth mindset to a complementary skill set  (09:44) Title IX and research misconduct cases, and how their archetypal clientele has evolved throughout the years and pandemic. (12:10) Going beyond legal consultation with parental counseling for clients and how it's helped their personal development (16:29) Why listening skills and establishing boundaries are rudimentary to becoming a successful lawyer for your clients (17:47) How the dynamics of their partnership in every case has proved to be advantageous for their clients time and again (23:03) The perfect time to hire a lawyer that yields the best possible outcome regardless of the type of case Transcript: Kristina Supler: Today, we're doing real talk conversations. We're joined by Randy Rohde of 38 Digital Market.  Susan Stone: You mean we're talking to each other. With Randy. Hi, Randy. yes.  Randy Rohde: Yes. You're talking to each other and I'm just kind of here along for the ride a little bit. So, thank you for inviting me and having me part of the team here today. Randy Rohde: It really is an honor and you. Folks have done really some remarkable things. I think in what you do in your practice. I would love to hear a lot of that, but maybe to start as first. How about some background on the two of you?  Susan Stone: Thanks. It's so funny. You take for granted what you have every day in your life. And Kristine and I are really lucky that we formed this team to represent students and families with legal needs with regard to their education or some other crisis. And we take a team approach in every aspect of what we do, whether it's building our business or serving our clients.  Kristina Supler: What's always so interesting to me. And, and, and I know Susan shares the same perspective. People have this perception of us that we have this wonderful team and business we've built and a friendship as well, because we're as close outta the office as we appear to be in the office. But it's not something that's just always been there. I mean, over the years, we've really worked hard to get to know each other and figure out our likes, our interests our pain points, our weaknesses, and figure out how to grow with each other and really build a business together into what we both enjoy in a business that taps into not only helping people, but also that brings us fulfillment. Susan Stone: I think that was really nicely put. Yeah.  Randy Rohde: Yeah. And I know from past conversations with the two of you that you also highly, I will say compliment each other on the differences of your either specialties or the way that you just were maybe better put to say your personalities and it enables you, I think maybe when you mix it all together, it's like an incredible team. Susan Stone: Well, you know, I do wanna say that we were a lot more different 10 years ago.  Kristina Supler: Absolutely speaking for myself, a vastly different person, really.  Susan Stone: And we were different generations. We had different career goals and as time went on and really working through things, I would say now we're like an old, married couple in many ways where we can complete each other's sentences. But it's the differences that make us more powerful and in many ways. Susan Stone: And sometimes I miss that time where it was so vastly different. Of course there's less clash, there's less conflict, but sometimes the growth was in the conflict.  Kristina Supler: Yeah. I would say that through really what has enabled us to achieve the success that we've reached and service our clients to the best of our ability is wrestling with each other and sitting in discomfort and having disagreements and talking things through and, and sometimes arguing through points to really arrive at The best result for our clients. Kristina Supler: But I think in order to do that professionally, there has to be a tremendous amount of respect for each other, and then also trust and a feeling of, of safety with each other to be, to feel confident, but then also to feel vulnerable and say, To oneself it's okay to be wrong. Like, I don't have to have an ego here. Kristina Supler: Susan's right. And I'm wrong. Or, or vice versa or, often it's even young associates that we're working with where we stop and pause and say, gee, huh? Hadn't thought of that. You're right.  Randy Rohde: Hmm. As the practice has grown. And maybe before I even approach that, so your practice is focused on Student in athlete defense, specifically title IX. Randy Rohde: Why don't you give us a little bit of background about title IX and how that has, I think matured as a law over the course of years.  Susan Stone: Gosh, I mean, it started in 1972 and it is the statute that ensures that all students have equal access to their education and extracurricular activities. Really, I think the first application was making sure that there were equal opportunities in the field of athletics for both genders. Susan Stone: Now the primary application is to make sure that students are attend college free from discrimination or sexual harassment or sexual assault. I would say that it is a large part of our practice, but by no means. The only focus of our practice. We do a lot more than that.  Kristina Supler: What's interesting about title IX on, on a personal level, is that it's actually what in many ways brought Susan and me together. Kristina Supler: So for years, Susan we were at the same law firm together and Susan was doing education work and civil litigation employment work. And, and I was essentially doing criminal defense exclusively. And. As the government put out directives to your colleague letters, really instructing educational institutions on how to implement title IX on college campuses, organically, Susan. Kristina Supler: And I just noticed we're both starting to get these calls from people, with kids at school. There's this problem? What do we do? And over time there was. Significant overlap in the work we were doing. And we started to work together increasingly and realized we enjoyed working with each other. Kristina Supler: And it just sort of, there was that moment where you pause and think gee, is there something really awesome happening right under my nose. And I need to like open my eyes and seize the moment. And it was really to Susan's credit that we ended up, in, in a situation where we said, you know, let's conscientiously and consciously build this female partnership together. Susan Stone: And I, I do think one of the things we did, which was at the time really shocking for people is we basically said, let's build this and. It's whatever comes in, we'll split the source. You know, law firms are businesses.  Kristina Supler: I would say just for a, a little bit of background for those who aren't familiar with the ins and outs of law firms, the idea of origination I is, is everything. Kristina Supler: So, the lawyer bringing in the clients gets the origination credit, different firms, call it D. Different labels. Right. But that is a very important part of, of becoming a partner and, and growing in the firm. And so this idea that two lawyers would split origination credits, regardless of whose contact, brought the matter to the firm. Kristina Supler: We were met with a ton of resistance and, and many of what comments? Yeah.  Susan Stone: Like why would you do  Kristina Supler: this? I think ultimately at the root of it was concern that like we were sort of bucking the system and like, what if other people catch on and like other lawyers start doing this, then what's gonna happen to this whole system. Kristina Supler: That's premised essentially. Competition with one another.  Randy Rohde: That's funny because that's what exactly what I was going like. Wow. Have you started a new trend, even at your firm at K JK or, in the industry as a whole?  Susan Stone: Well, the interesting thing, I don't know if we started a trend and we, we really very lucky to be at K JK, but what I would say is at the time I had already started this practice. Susan Stone: Mm. And. Was very fortunate. I started my practice representing students. With needs in special education, K through 12 to make sure the individual education plan or the 5 0 4 plan was really providing a, a free, appropriate public education. And then I was starting to get the title IX cases in and cheating cases and other types of student discipline, both at the K through 12 and the college level. Susan Stone: I still have the diploma of a graduate student hanging on my wall. First case I won and I had a marketing background and I remember someone commenting. Why would you wanna your, your head in, in starting a business? And I knew that that was just the beginning of a journey and that Christina's skillset is being now. Susan Stone: Outstanding lawyer, not just an outstanding criminal defense lawyer, but really an outstanding PR practitioner and the fact that she's so detail oriented and she has such a passion for her clients. I would not grow without that skillset. So you let go a little and you get a lot more mm-hmm  Kristina Supler: that growth mindset is something that we've really made a point to, to guide our decisions over the. Randy Rohde: I like that. Even as she was saying that folks, you can't see this because we're on audio, but you know, they're pointing. Yes, that was right. I love that. So as your practice has changed and matured as the law has changed and become different, I think over the course of the years, N now, and you alluded to some of this already, but maybe talk about some of the typical. Randy Rohde: Cases or types of cases that you take on now in your practice, what does that look like?  Susan Stone: Obviously title IX cases, which are allegations of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking sexual harassment. I think what has changed is that originally we were really only representing the accused, which were mostly male, however, We are finding more and more females are hiring attorneys. Susan Stone: Wouldn't you say, Christina?  Kristina Supler: I agree. It's been. Over the years, the, the clients who have been hiring us have it's been interesting to see the path that's taken and that we're being hired. Now we represent many female complainants who are going through the process and recognize that they'd like to be served by a student advisor. Kristina Supler: Who's a lawyer. We also represent students in high school and grade school who are, are facing. Title IX matters, but it doesn't stop there. Our practice is nationwide and so we're representing individuals across the country who are facing different types of matters that Susan mentioned, student misconduct academic integrity cases, hazing. Kristina Supler: Criminal cases. We actually do quite a bit of work in the field known as research misconduct. And so in that realm, it's actually quite different from what we do in the title IX realm, but there's the same sort of legal approaches that guide the work academic integrity, academic research misconduct matters were representing. Kristina Supler: Researchers professors who often have grants, often federal grants used to fund research in labs, and there's been allegations of fabrication, falsification, plagiarism. And so there's a whole process, both. Internally and institutions, but also then externally at times with the federal government. And those are really interesting  Susan Stone: cases. Susan Stone: I have to say, Randy, a couple weeks ago, a new case came in and it's already concluded. We're waiting to hear the outcome of some college kids who got drunk and allegedly beat on a mascot at a professional game. I mean, who beats the mascot at, drunk kids? I smiled. I was so grateful for that case because those are the cases you wanna see college kids get into, just little drunken shenanigans, I guess. Susan Stone: It's not that funny to the mascot, but since the pandemic, the cases we're seeing are just so serious and heavy and. I wanna step out that I think what Christina and I do is so much more than just being lawyers. We counsel both students and parents.  Kristina Supler: So we such an important part of what we do is  Susan Stone: working with parents. Susan Stone: And oftentimes we're really giving difficult advice to parents on not only the. Of their child's case, but they don't know how to manage their kids. And we've dealt with a lot of mental health issues. We refer students out for therapy or coaching, and we've dealt with a lot of suicide issues and it's required us to actually broaden our scope of outside services so we can really make good referrals. Susan Stone: And also set better boundaries for us to get through the day  Kristina Supler: and our own children. I mean, one thing that I love so much about our law practice is that on a regular basis, things unfold in the office at work, working on cases and with clients, and to be very blunt, we see a lot of really good parents. And then we also come across a lot of families where the parents. Kristina Supler: There's just, there's so much. Yeah. The parents are stuck and they're stuck from the outside perspective. Of course, it's easy to say, oh, oh my gosh, how could they have allowed that or done that? Or, whatever it may be. And so after Go home at the end of the day and, and reflect. And it's really, I've learned so much. Kristina Supler: That's helped me, I think, become a better parent with my own children. And so it's really nice that if I wanna have the sort of work personal boundary firmly in place, I can. But then also if I choose to take a step back and reflect on how our work applies to raising my own children, I can do that. Kristina Supler: And, and I've learned so many lessons through. Working with our clients and then Susan's experience in the special ed world. It's really been awesome.  Randy Rohde: I love that you mentioned that about, and especially what I would say is kind of the value add, but beyond just practicing law with your clients. Randy Rohde: And I know, this series of conversations that we're doing with your podcast, we're gonna do and explore many different topics. And I think some of those topics are going to be some of these things that you mentioned And some of the advice and the insights, I think that you can give to parents going through the various phases of parenthood and stages of their students' lives, whether it's they're in high school or getting ready to go to college or they're in college. Randy Rohde: I know from various conversations that we've had have really just an incredible amount. Life experiences and guidance that you could really help parents. And so I'm just kinda giving that plug that future conversations that we're gonna record and do are gonna cover some of those topics as well. Randy Rohde: So I think it's highly valuable and I love that you do that for your clients and your parents. I think that's  Susan Stone: true. And sometimes they don't love it. Oh, I'm  Kristina Supler: sure. Oh, oh no, they don't.  Susan Stone: yeah. Uh, really interesting how we've morphed. I would say that, for better or for worse, I have a big personality and, uh, no, I didn't notice. Susan Stone: Oh my gosh. And we'll say Susan's going all Susan on someone. We, we, we  Kristina Supler: affectionately coined a phrase, pulling a Susan, pulling a Susan up.  Susan Stone: Really yesterday. I was a student advisor in a case. And the student was being interviewed and the questions were really sounding ridiculous. Well, what did this friend tell the other friend who told the other friend? Susan Stone: And all of a sudden I looked stopped and I'm not supposed to speak. And I go, are we in sixth grade here? can we please elevate the level of questioning here? So over the years, I've really learned how to be a better listen. How to deliver difficult advice. That's doesn't sound judgemental, but is very clear. Susan Stone: And I think, and I'm, I would rather Christina, talk about this, how to set better boundaries and our  Kristina Supler: boundaries. Yeah. I think that it's interesting people think of being a lawyer as, as being an advocate and being, an aggressive mouthpiece for our clients. And, and while that is true, that's only one component of being a lawyer in servicing our clients. Kristina Supler: Truly. I think at the heart of being an effective counselor or advisor is listening. listening is essential to so much in life. And of course it's no surprise that's a key foundational piece for really being an effective lawyer. And over the years with my background in criminal defense, I mean, from, from the get go I've always, frankly, was having to give people bad news. Kristina Supler: So I've become quite skilled at delivering really devastating news to people, regrettably, but it's an important part of our practice and It's something that we have to do. And, and the idea of boundaries though, is so important for our success, because it's something we say to each other, and it's something that we've. Kristina Supler: Picked up going to yoga and, and talking with various friends in our personal lives boundaries, keep you safe. And so it's setting boundaries with clients, with each other deciding when, you know, there there's times, when you do allow the emotional spillover from work into our personal lives in home. Kristina Supler: And then there's other times where it's no matter what the situation is. It's like. I have to set a boundary. I mean, we're very accessible to our clients in the evenings and weekends, but sometimes it's like, I have to put up a boundary. I'm sorry that you're feeling, you know, however you're feeling, but like I'm, I'm not available right now. Kristina Supler: And setting those boundaries for ourselves, with each other with clients has just. Actually enabled us to be better at what we do and also feel better. It's just healthy  Susan Stone: and we're really good at delegating. So we pride ourselves there. There's always one of us. So I, I would say the first thing we always do is protect. Susan Stone: The partnership and we sell ourselves as a team approach. And that is really to the benefit of the client. First of all, we both keep each other posted on what's happening, what we're working on, what the other person's working on. So if I need a weekend off or a day off, you can reach Christina and vice versa and both know what's going on. Susan Stone: And so you don't skip a beat. We also. Value the input that the other person has in a case. So look, we know people are paying two rates, but we won't alter that basic model. And I think our clients really appreciate that because when we're getting a student ready for an interview, you. Two people preparing that student for their interview, or when we're looking at evidence, what stands out to me may not stand out to Christina and we have different perceptions on how things should be phrased. Susan Stone: Or sometimes we see a student stuck, they just keep melting down and we can't get them ready for the interview. And it, it. Sometimes that second voice. I think about it as parenting, you have two kids, two kids , just like you tag team with your wife, I'm sure in parenting, we're dealing with kids. Susan Stone: Mm. And sometimes little kids and they're crying and they're scared and they're melting down and we step in and who can reach them. And sometimes it might be a soft approach. And sometimes it might be a tough up and sometimes we just don't know what approach.  Kristina Supler: Right. And, and I would say that through we've really come to our belief in this approach and its efficacy in terms of, yielding the best result to our client through trial and error. Kristina Supler: Many years ago at times clients would say, oh, I only wanna work with Christina. Oh, I only wanna work with Susan. Or maybe they just say like, I don't have the money to pay for both of you. And will you cut your rates? No, never. mm-hmm but it's a situation where, you know, we'd say no, okay, whatever, we'd work something out with the client. Kristina Supler: And, and we just came to realize that truly the best result for our client is Garnered through us working together in sort of struggling through something, because sometimes we'll say, I'll say something to a client five times and the client just can't process and generalize it. And Susan will make the same point a six time, but say it in a slightly different way. Kristina Supler: And all of a sudden there's that aha light bulb moment. And it's actually so rewarding and fulfilling to see that when we're working together and all of a. Clicks for the client. Or, if we're in court doing an oral argument or whatever the circumstance may be, we have that breakthrough because one of us just brings something to the table. Kristina Supler: That's just a little different. Sometimes it's a lot different, but then sometimes it's just a subtle difference. That's what was necessary to move the needle.  Randy Rohde: I love the point that you made. And I think the comment is that the, what benefits the client the most is the two of you together. Something like that. Randy Rohde: I I'm paraphrasing, but Yes. And so regardless that the two of you together and what you bring and work with each other and share in your experiences and your intellect is the best outcome is the best potential service to your clients.  Susan Stone: That is our product. Yeah. At the end of the day, what we're giving someone. Susan Stone: That is your edge. That is who we are. Yeah. I mean, there are so many wonderful attorneys in our space. Uh, we really are lucky that we have had the good fortune of meeting people across the country that also represents students and we make referrals or we've called each other. But I do think what makes us different is. Susan Stone: Who we are  Kristina Supler: together. Well, and we love the phrase more power together because we really believe that by us working together. It's more power.  Susan Stone: Yeah. Yeah. I should tell you though. They may, I don't think they're making fun of us. Do you think they're they call us in the office? The  Kristina Supler: ladies and it's so interesting too. Kristina Supler: Not interesting, but what's funny is that over the years of their own peril, I'm sure. Well, we've been in, you know, different settings, different law firms, you name it, different conferences. This isn't something we intentionally do, but we're just together. And in talking about our practice and, and what we do and we've time it again, have been coined the ladies so we've, we've just love it now. Kristina Supler: Yes.  Susan Stone: Yeah. You know, you gotta embrace it. Absolutely. The truth hurts. Right. I guess it beats the alternative.  Kristina Supler: Yeah. Right. Far worse things I've been called.  Randy Rohde: Yeah. I was gonna say they could call you something different. Uh, um, so when is, if somebody's beginning to struggle or they think that they might be having to deal with a potential title IX and all of the various kind of subsets of that. When is the appropriate time to reach out to you folks or a title IX attorney? When should you be brought into the situation, whether  Susan Stone: it's title IX or any type of student misconduct case, cuz we again do a lot right. Susan Stone: Of different types. The minute you think you're gonna be accused? Don't wait. Sometimes the best work we do is even pre-charge.  Kristina Supler: I, I, yeah, I would add if you're thinking about, if you should hire a lawyer, you should hire a lawyer. yeah. because there's a problem weighing on you and, and your child has exposure. Kristina Supler: We are regularly asked. Well, there hasn't been any charge yet. There hasn't been a report to the police or complaint filed with the school. Is, is it too early? What could you really do now? And it's remarkable what we actually can do. Sure. And some of our best results are. Yielded by work that we've done very early on in anticipation of the storm, hitting the storm, doesn't always hit, which is a good thing. Kristina Supler: Of course we say best the insurance policy, best thing that could happen to you or your child is that you don't need us. But if the storm does hit, we're ready to go. And so there's a lot of things we can do in anticipation even months and years. Anticipation. Yeah.  Susan Stone: I, I just wanna point out a lot of times. Susan Stone: Much easier to get witness statements and talk to people who might have seen things, heard things before a case hits because often time, once there's a formal proceeding, students get scared and they run away. And we've had cases where we were hired, took witness statements, gathered evidence, and the charge came in a year or two later. Susan Stone: And we, we have the statements in the file. Randy Rohde: Clearly you have a tremendous amount of experience. And, uh, I. We're just beginning to scratch on some of this. And I'm so looking forward to this series, the real talk conversations with Susan and Kristina because there's so much information that you can share with the audience with parents, with students. Randy Rohde: So looking forward to it, I thank you for inviting me to be a part of it as well.  Susan Stone: It was great. 

Running the Bases today with Morgan Taylor, CEO of Teamworks Group. For seven years, Taylor owned an agricultural business, growing and shipping hay worldwide. The company was very complicated, dealing with perishable products, maritime transport, labor unions, local & international rules, regulations, and endless red tape. He learned that running a business meant dealing with a lot of variables and problems while building a solid culture and sustainable revenue.Morgan's most recent ventures include starting DocentHR payroll company and acquiring Teamworks HR advisory and PEO firm to create Teamworks Group, bringing together a full suite of workforce solutions that help small businesses grow and compete in a complex marketplace. Teamworks also developed the unique Insights as a Service model to help small businesses get affordable access to business intelligence that drives strategic decisions.Morgan and the Teamworks Group team focus on solving big problems for other entrepreneurs by taking on the complicated parts of having a workforce, turning business data into insights, and automating work processes. When he isn't busy helping clients optimize and grow their companies Morgan enjoys downhill mountain biking, dirt biking, and canyoneering.  To learn more about Morgan and Teamworks Group visit: https://www.teamworksgroup.com/business-intelligenceBooks Discussed:Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant - by W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne  The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success - by Darren HardyElon Musk on How to Start a BusinessGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:Facebook

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Running the Bases today with Doron Friedman - Entrepreneur, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Spot On.  SpotOn is one of the fastest-growing software and payments companies with comprehensive, cloud-based technology for small, midsize, and enterprise businesses in the restaurant, retail, sports, education, and entertainment space.Doron is an entrepreneur who loves working on industry-changing ideas and leading companies from startup through growth stages. The co-author of 12 patients, Doron was the founder and CEO of Arroweye Solutions (a FinTech 100 company) for approximately 10 years and is currently CPO and co-founder of SpotOn. As CPO of SpotOn, Doron is leading product innovation with a focus on equipping small, midsize, and enterprise businesses with tools that empower them to not only run and grow their business but connect meaningfully with customers.  We talk about his early days as the Bagel Cafe owner and explore how he migrated to establishing technology companies.  All along the journey - keep the relationship with the customer as close as possible.Of course, we explore a little baseball and how SpotOn is now operating in a number of MLB stadiums - plus we talk food, management, and the need to build a solid team around you.To learn more about Doron and SpotOn visit: www.SpotOn.com*** Save up to $500 on a new payment terminal or point-of-sale with SpotOn, visit spoton.com/offer for more information. ***Interesting Items We Discussed:MLB Food FestChicago's famous Vienna BeefIsla Vista Bagel Cafe Get the Book - Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram

Running the Bases today with Yolanda Albergottie the Corporate Gift Basket Consultant and Wine Education Coordinator for Chuck's Fine Wines, Chagrin Falls, Ohio.  In addition, she is also the Market Development Manager for BNI® (Business Network International) NE Ohio, and Director of Marketing and Downtown Expansion for WIN (Women In Networking) Cleveland.Yolanda's passions are good friends, good food, good drink, cooking, reading, and making connections for people. An information junkie, when she is not curating content for her various businesses' social media accounts she can be found listening to podcasts and recording her own, “Five Easy Things the Podcast” The mom of four beautiful, talented adult children, she resides in Aurora, Ohio with her soul mate Kurt.We touch base on topics like homeschooling, wine and beer tasting, and the art of networking!To learn more about Yolanda and Chuck's Fine Wines visit: https://chucksfinewines.com/Things we touched on during the show:Northeast Ohio BNIFive Easy Things the PodcastSomm - The DocumentaryGet Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Running the Bases today with Pam & Steve Corsner the Founders of 3 Monkeys Inflatables - a PA-based Entertainment company.  For 15 plus years, Pam & Steve have been building their entertainment business of inflatables, party rentals, extreme games, and mechanical rides.  Starting from the garage with three inflatables - 3 Monkeys has grown to offer over 300 inflatable products, party rentals (think tables, tents, chairs, etc) mechanical rides, and extreme games - rock climbing walls, Euro Bungie Jumping!We talk about the challenges of growing a business, investing everything back into the business, and finding the right team members to make it happen.  Delivering incredible customer service is a major component of success.  Check out the meaning behind the name - “3 Monkeys”Learn more about 3 Monkeys Inflatables and Bounce House Rentals York  at https://www.3monkeysinflatables.com/Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital MarketListen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn.Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts:FacebookLinkedInTwitterYoutubeInstagramFollow our guest today at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestYoutube