Podcasts about Valassis

AdTechGod sits down with Lizzie Black from Kargo.Lizzie Black is the VP of National Sales at Kargo. Kargo is known for its innovative advertising solutions. It excels in creating, managing, and optimizing campaigns for brands and agencies with a focus on high-quality, creative ad formats within premium content. Lizzie is a powerhouse in the advertising industry, boasting an impressive career that spans across leading companies such as Meredith, Hearst, Valassis, and Federated Media.Known for her exceptional leadership skills and a steadfast commitment to building meaningful relationships, Lizzie has carved a niche for herself as a sales leader whose hard work and dedication have led to remarkable achievements.Thank you to Innovid for Advertising on this episode.

In episode 456, Megan chats to Nick Minnick about how Chicory's seamless, contextual shopping experience can help new and veteran bloggers monetize their blogs. As the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Chicory, the leading contextual commerce advertising platform, Nick Minnick strategically builds, fosters, and oversees relationships with key recipe publishers, grocery retailers, and retail media networks. His purview spans 5,200+ recipe sites, including the Food Network, Delish, and Food52, as well as *70+ leading retailers, such as Kroger, Walmart, and Ahold Delhaize. Minnick is hyper-focused on developing partnerships that fuel synergies between Chicory's audiences and enhance the impact of Chicory's contextual commerce advertising solutions for retailers and CPG brands. Minnick brings over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the retail, CPG, shopper marketing and digital advertising sectors to his role at Chicory. Prior to joining Chicory, Nick advised retailers on their digital couponing and retail media platform development strategies while at Quotient. In addition to product development, marketing and sales roles, he led the retail in-store advertising sales and marketing teams at Valassis. In this episode, you'll learn how the contextual commerce advertising platform, Chicory, works, including why it improves food bloggers' site engagement and helps them make money through their blogs. - Monetize your blog using contextual commerce. - Contextual commerce advertising solutions use recipe category and ingredient data to target consumers with relevant, shoppable ads. - Benefits to shoppers include privacy and better browsing experience. - Bloggers benefit from ads that align with values and content of their blogs. - Increase site engagement by using ads relevant to your users. - Increased site engagement leads to more revenue. - Create a simple shopping experience for users. - Why does a positive shopping experience make a difference? - Gain access to consumer trends through Chicory - gain insights into your top-performing content. *Since we recorded this podcast, Chicory's retailer partnerships have grown from 60+ to 70+. Connect with Chicory Website | Instagram

Grant Fitz, Chief Financial Officer at EFI, joins Megan Weis to share his best insights regarding the role of a CFO and the importance of diversity in leadership. Grant brings nearly thirty years of experience overseeing accounting, business support, and financial planning and analysis in the print marketing, tech, and automotive fields at companies such as Valassis, Xerox, Nexteer Automotive, and General Motors. In July 2019, Siris Capital purchased EFI, and Fitz was brought in to significantly improve its financial performance and prepare the company for an exit strategy in the future. Grant oversees the financial and information technology operations for EFI and supports the development of sound business strategies, strong internal controls, financial discipline, and integrity. In this episode, we discuss: - Shaping the personal leadership style - Transitioning from public to private sector - What should CFOs consider when launching a new product? - Tips and advice for CFO newbies

Social media has become an integral part of all of our lives. We use it to connect with friends and family, to catch up on current events, and, perhaps most importantly, to entertain ourselves. This is why just under 70 percent of Americans, and more than 2.6 billion active users globally, use social networking sites. However, this wasn't always the case. Back in just 2005, social media penetration in the U.S. was just 5 percent, and most of the rest of the internet didn't even know what it was.    Today, by producing eye-catching content and using such tools as Instagram Stories and the Facebook Market Place, anyone from the humble start-up to well-known brands can compete against one another on an even playing field. Previously, small companies would struggle online with a low advertising budget. Still, today they are more likely to survive than they would on the high street, as social media platforms have helped them spread the word about their offerings. People tend to be more influenced by what they read on social media than through casual conversations or what they watch on TV. This has created a HUGE opportunity for content creators! One we are going to discuss today.   Chances are even if you don't "follow" a social media influencer or even totally understand what they do you're likely to understand the concept. Influencers are those individuals who have essentially established credibility in a specific area or industry. To be successful they need to have access to an audience, preferably a large audience – hence their "influence. "With time and commitment, and consistent effort, it is possible for an average person to become a successful influencer," said Sinead Norenius-Raniere, vice president, influencer marketing & paid social at Valassis.   There's a segment of professionals who have risen to the level of a social media influencer as a byproduct of their expertise in a given subject.   "They are corporate executives, thought-leaders, scientists, academics, corporate executives, and others," noted Schreiner. "The Internet and platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn, provide these influencers with a social media presence and a stage to communicate their expertise to a wider audience than if they just wrote a book, for instance. For these influencers this social media presence may result in becoming a mini-celebrity and the rewards of receiving increased professional recognition along with additional associated professional benefits."   

Whether it is in-person, online or a hybrid of both, children across the country are returning to school – bringing relief to some caregivers and triggering anxiety in others, but either way almost everyone is headed to the store for classroom essentials, lunchbox staples and fast meal solutions.

Tom Bloomer has spent over 30 years as a proven Sales Leader. He started as an entry-level sales rep and worked his way up to building a team that resulted in my becoming the Regional VP of Sales responsible for over $40M annually in local ad revenues. He built multiple teams from the ground up in several states and through several economic changes and company acquisitions. Throughout his 15 years as VP of Sales, Tom worked for three of the leading direct-mail advertising companies in the country: Clipper Magazine, Gannett Media, and Valassis. While working in that capacity, he was responsible for strategic growth, change management, company training, and new product sales. Tom's career experience also includes leading teams in the Private Education Sector, Retail, and the Food Industry.  It is this background and wealth of knowledge that has given him the ability to hire, train, coach, and lead hundreds of successful people over the years who have all contributed to him earning the reputation as a tremendous coach and leader and a speaker that motivates and inspires others.Tom Bloomer is also the Co-Host of OK Boomer, Teach Me Sales Podcast. His podcast is inspired to motivate listeners on the path to success. You can check out the podcast at https://okboomerteachmesales.com/.You can also get a copy of Tom Bloomer's book Teach Me Sales at Amazon or any Barnes & Noble outlet.Join the Sales Hustle Community! Text “Hustle” to 424-401-9300!If you're listening to the Sales Hustle podcast, please subscribe, share, and we're listening for your feedback. Also, if you are a sales professional looking to take your sales career to the next level, please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a time with Collin and co-founder Chris.Please make sure to rate and review the show on Apple.

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Joey Petracca, co-founder & Meagan Howard VP of Sales from  Chicory a NYC-based tech firm and the leading digital shopper marketing platform for CPG and grocery brands. Its signature “Get Ingredients” button can be found on over 1,500 recipe websites, including Taste of Home, Delish, LandOLakes.com and thousands of influencer food blogs. Leveraging its extensive recipe network, Chicory partners with leading CPG brands like Nestlé and grocery retailers like Wakefern to serve hyper-relevant ads to consumers in the moments when they're planning their grocery purchases. As the pioneer of shoppable recipes and the expert in contextual commerce, Chicory creates the digital tools to take grocery shoppers from inspiration to checkout in a few clicks.This is the second in a 3 part series with Chicory.Follow Chicory online at: http://www.chicory.coJoey & Heather answer these questions:1) Meghan, you had quite a career with Valassis. What brought you over to Chicory and what is your specific mission here ?2) Joey,  talk to us about the brands you work with. What are specific examples of brands you work with and how often are new brands coming to the mix? 3) Meghan, how do brands find you? What happens when a brand finds you? How does the relationship develop? 4) Joey, how do you connect a recipe to a brand? Are most recipes brand agnostic unless the recipe is hosted on a brand site? Isn't chicory on 40000 plus recipe websites? Tell us about the making of the sauce - no pun intended.5) Meghan, what metrics can a brand expect from you? Talk to us about success stories. What are additional services they can expect from you when partnering? 6) Joey, who are your retail partners? How are they coming in to the network? Are recipes one click to get all ingredients? Can they be shopped piecemeal ? Please provide the CPG Guys feedback at http://ratethispodcast.com/cpgguysCPG Guys Website: http://CPGGuys.comInstagram: http://Instagram.com/cpgguysDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast. 

While many companies were concerned about grocery e-commerce during the pandemic, olive oil maker Filippo Berio turned to in-store sales to boost the bottom line. In this episode of the Food Institute Podcast, Filippo Berio Marketing Manager Meghan Boyd explains the partnership her employer formed with Valassis, a Vericast company, to push sales up via a digital smart-TV campaign. Valassis Executive Director Kevin Leary also joined to share insights gleaned from the promotional effort. Hosted By: Chris Campbell More About Meghan Boyd: Meghan Boyd is the Marketing Manager of Filippo Berio, makers of authentic, quality olive oils, pestos, vinegars, and glazes. After 4 years with Filippo Berio, Meghan spearheads much of their digital advertising while also contributing to strategic initiatives within the company. Though now in CPG, she previously worked on brands in fine jewelry/watches, home appliances, and restaurant. More About Kevin Leary: Kevin Leary is an Executive Director at Valassis, a Vericast business, managing client relationships within the CPG industry. He strategizes and designs end-to-end marketing solutions to help CPG brands drive commerce. He has been with the company since 2014 but has been in the CPG marketing industry for 16 years. Learn More About Filippo Berio: Website: www.filippoberio.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FilippoBerioUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filippoberio_us/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/FilippoBerioUS/ Learn More About Valassis, a Vericast company: Website: https://www.valassis.com/ Illumis Website: https://www.valassis.com/our-technology/illumistm-driving-marketing-results-accelerating-commerce-valassis/ Vericast: https://www.vericast.com

Whether we see a reduction of the pandemic in 2021 (hold breath here), the retail landscape has been forever changed and omnichannel is locked in. How will retailers continue to adapt in a very challenging environment? We talked to Dave Cesaro, executive director of client strategy at Valassis, to get his thoughts on what to expect. The post Omnichannel in 2021: What to Expect appeared first on Multichannel Merchant.

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's franchise company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, the School Spirit Vending franchise is helping professionals across the country develop more freedom and security, while supporting local schools at the same time. Matt Miller Vroom Veer Stories Achieved a big win at a sales job, ranked #2 in sales for the company. Boss increased his sale quota by over 80% and set him up to fail; cost him $80k Matt was denied a payday loan, you don't even need a credit score to get a payday loan The hard part about driving a C-5 Galaxy in the Air Force is on the ground, not in the air. There is no growth at the peak of the mountain...it's rocks and snow.  In the valley there is lots of growth. A business idea starts as buying a gum ball machine on E-bay for 35 bucks.  Now it's a franchise. Business systems that support your life, not a life that supports your business Matt Miller Links School Spirit Vending Free E-Book

Julie Companey, director of client strategy for grocery, drug, and mass retail channels at Valassis, discusses the retail industry's continued adaptation in the wake of the pandemic, and efforts companies can take to be better positioned for the back-to-school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the winter holiday seasons. Companey touches upon the use of digital and physical coupons during the COVID-19 pandemic, experiential occasions, consumer perceptions of retailers, and more.

The way you organize your data science team will greatly affect your business’s outcome. This episode discusses different structures for a data science team, as well as top down versus bottom up approaches, how to get data science solutions into production organically, and how to be part of the business while remaining in contact with other data scientists on the team. Mark Lowe: Having lived through small scale, two people working, to large scale, thousands of people in your organization, the way that you organize the data science team has dramatic effect on its productivity. Ginette Methot: I’m Ginette, and I’m Curtis, and you are listening to Data Crunch, a podcast about how applied data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are changing the world. Data Crunch is produced by the Data Crunch Corporation, an analytics training and consulting company. Building effective data science processes is tough. Mode, the data science platform, has compiled three tips to make it a bit easier: don’t over plan, there’s no one process that fits everyone, and waste time. That’s right. Waste time. Read more at mode.com/dsp M O D E.com/D S P. Today we’re going to talk about effective ways you can organize your data science team, and we’ll hear lots of great insights from our guest. Let’s get to it. Mark: My name is Mark Lowe. I’m currently the senior principal data scientist here at Valassis. Curtis Seare: Describe just a little bit about what Valassis does. Mark: So we work with pretty much every major manufacturer retailer in the U.S. Our work kind of runs the gamut in terms of solving problems for them in terms of how do I influence customers. And so we manage a lot of print products that go reach every household, every week and of course a lot of digital products. So everything from display advertising, campaign, search campaign, social. Pretty much any distribution mechanism that can influence customers, we try to use those channels. Curtis: And in working on these problems we talked a little bit about earlier what the approaches for data science. Some people try to bin it in a software development kind of a role, an agile role, and how that usually doesn’t work for data science cause it’s more of an experimental type of a thing. Can you comment on its similarities and differences and how you should be approaching data sites? Mark: I think that’s a great question. Honestly, if you, if you asked me 10 years ago if this was an interesting question, I would have found it very boring. But having, having lived through small-scale, two people working, to large scale, thousands of people in your organization, the way that you organize the data science team has dramatic effect on its productivity, and there’s no one size that fits all. Honestly, you kind of have to cater the organization of the data science team to where the company is. For example, the two common models that are deployed and, and we’ve, we’ve lived in both of them is kinda thinking about data science as an internal consulting group. So I have a a pool of data scientists. Stakeholders throughout the company come to me and ask, they say, “I have this problem. I think it needs data science” and then the data science lead or team. Yes, we do need a data scientist working on that. Here’s a person with that specialty. So kind of farming out individuals on the team to solve particular problems. So it’s a fairly centralized organization and that, you know, there’s a lot of benefits to that. One, you’ve got strong sense of community as a team. Oftentimes you’re very tightly organized together. You function as a data science unit. You can try to make sure that you’re putting the right skillset for the right problem. As you know, as you’ve talked to that, there’s, there is no one definition of data science, there’s no one skillset. So oftentimes the data science team has a mixture of skills across the team,

In today's episode:◇ Deloitte and Valassis have published their holiday forecasts: e-commence sales will increase 14 percent at least this holiday season, and even in cities consumers will still shop in-store at local retailers.◇ Stages has seen stellar results from its off-price test, and commits to moving all of their department stores to that model.◇The Body Shop gets back to its roots with refill stations.

Welcome to Episode 13 of Building My Legacy.In this episode, Dr. Terry Jackson shares his formula for building a lasting legacy that creates leadership opportunities for everyone, especially for African Americans. His coaching and consulting have received acclaim from many leaders globally, and he will receive the “Thinkers 50 World Leader in Coaching Award” in London in November. He is a student of how the workforce of the future will look.So, if you want to know:- What the workforce challenges of the future will be- What the challenges are for African Americans in the workplace- What process Terry uses to address the challenges of diversity and inclusion- What motivated Terry to begin his legacy building process?- Terry provides incredible insightIn this Podcast we will discuss:- The importance of beginning legacy building early in life.- The common goal of the global workforce: appreciating the humanness of each person- The process Terry uses to move people beyond the sticky floor and glass ceiling to CEO leadership- The challenges he has faced in building his legacy- Terry’s strategy for overcoming these challenges- The important role of diversity and inclusion initiatives- The differences between diversity — “being invited to the dance” and inclusion — actually “being asked to dance”- Terry’s vision of the workplace of the future- The factors that shaped Terry’s life and his desire to build a legacy- How, when we remember we are just one human being working with another human being, our commonalities become more important than our differences About Terry JacksonDr. Terry Jackson, a member of the prestigious Marshall Goldsmith 100 Group, will soon be recognized by the Global Thinkers UK as one of the leaders in leadership and coaching. Terry is an authority on leadership development, diversity and inclusion, as well as emotional intelligence and its use to create high levels of employee engagement and sustained performance. Terry’s passion and purpose is helping others improve their quality of life and achieve performance excellence.A highly accomplished, experienced and dynamic executive advisor thought leader and organizational consultant, Terry is a coach and consultant for U.S. State Department’s International Information Program.He is the co-founder and COO of Jackson Consulting Group, which partners with executives and organizations to align strategy, people and processes to optimize and sustain peak business performance. The Group’s proprietary methodologies have been proven to increase profits and productivity, help manage change and reduce organizational costs. A visionary with 25+ years of progressive leadership development experience, Terry has demonstrated success in catapulting sales, expanding existing markets, building strategic business relationships and developing professionals. He has extensive experience in P&L management, new product launches, corporate turnarounds, brand management, contract negotiations, auditing, people development and several process improvement methodologies. Terry has worked with and consulted with startups, Fortune 10 companies and other corporate giants, including Norfolk Southern Corp, ExxonMobil, Bristol Myers Squibb, New York Life, Anthem, Valassis, Dell-EMC and FedEx. He is currently engaged with the Pakistan government on several major consulting projects. Terry holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Organizational Change.About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned the passion successful leaders have to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow? Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to help them build a meaningful legacy.Learn More about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching: https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons!Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now.Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/

Welcome to Episode 13 of Building My Legacy.In this episode, Dr. Terry Jackson shares his formula for building a lasting legacy that creates leadership opportunities for everyone, especially for African Americans. His coaching and consulting have received acclaim from many leaders globally, and he will receive the “Thinkers 50 World Leader in Coaching Award” in London in November. He is a student of how the workforce of the future will look.So, if you want to know:- What the workforce challenges of the future will be- What the challenges are for African Americans in the workplace- What process Terry uses to address the challenges of diversity and inclusion- What motivated Terry to begin his legacy building process?- Terry provides incredible insightIn this Podcast we will discuss:- The importance of beginning legacy building early in life.- The common goal of the global workforce: appreciating the humanness of each person- The process Terry uses to move people beyond the sticky floor and glass ceiling to CEO leadership- The challenges he has faced in building his legacy- Terry’s strategy for overcoming these challenges- The important role of diversity and inclusion initiatives- The differences between diversity — “being invited to the dance” and inclusion — actually “being asked to dance”- Terry’s vision of the workplace of the future- The factors that shaped Terry’s life and his desire to build a legacy- How, when we remember we are just one human being working with another human being, our commonalities become more important than our differences About Terry JacksonDr. Terry Jackson, a member of the prestigious Marshall Goldsmith 100 Group, will soon be recognized by the Global Thinkers UK as one of the leaders in leadership and coaching. Terry is an authority on leadership development, diversity and inclusion, as well as emotional intelligence and its use to create high levels of employee engagement and sustained performance. Terry’s passion and purpose is helping others improve their quality of life and achieve performance excellence.A highly accomplished, experienced and dynamic executive advisor thought leader and organizational consultant, Terry is a coach and consultant for U.S. State Department’s International Information Program.He is the co-founder and COO of Jackson Consulting Group, which partners with executives and organizations to align strategy, people and processes to optimize and sustain peak business performance. The Group’s proprietary methodologies have been proven to increase profits and productivity, help manage change and reduce organizational costs. A visionary with 25+ years of progressive leadership development experience, Terry has demonstrated success in catapulting sales, expanding existing markets, building strategic business relationships and developing professionals. He has extensive experience in P&L management, new product launches, corporate turnarounds, brand management, contract negotiations, auditing, people development and several process improvement methodologies. Terry has worked with and consulted with startups, Fortune 10 companies and other corporate giants, including Norfolk Southern Corp, ExxonMobil, Bristol Myers Squibb, New York Life, Anthem, Valassis, Dell-EMC and FedEx. He is currently engaged with the Pakistan government on several major consulting projects. Terry holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Organizational Change.About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned the passion successful leaders have to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow? Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to help them build a meaningful legacy.Learn More about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching: https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons!Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now.Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/

One on One with Jay Webster of Valassis by DMN One-on-One

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In today's episode of The Art of Passive Income, Mark and Scott talk with Matt Miller, SSVBusiness.com—a vending machine franchise, with a twist. Matt spent the first nine years of his career as an Air Force pilot before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. Despite being a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. Then, a conversation Matt had with a friend about gumball machine vending inspired him to invest in his own machines. Starting with candy and gumball machines, Matt soon became frustrated with the market downturn of '07 and '08 because there weren't as many people frequenting his regular vending locations… then a knock came at his door. Local kids were selling merchandise for their school fundraiser and Matt thought there had to be a better way for these kids to raise money than knocking on the doors of strangers. That's when School Spirit Vending was born — customized school stickers machines, placed in schools and part of the proceeds go back to the school's fundraising campaigns. Matt has taken vending beyond the gumball machine and has brought School Spirit Vending to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries by combining these two ventures into one, then took it to the next level by franchising it. With franchises across the country, they are raising millions for the schools they serve. “I had 75 schools myself before I walked away from my full-time advertising career. I was working about five days a month to make an income that was in excess by several times what my full-time career income was.” Join us as Matt walks us through his business model, both on the vending and franchise sides. He delves deep into: Profit margins Placement Maintenance Start-up costs And, are the challenges in this business? Matt explains that the hardest part is the learning curve in the first few months. Everybody that joins the team with no vending machine background has to learn the vending part along with how to work in the school's environment. Plus, find out everything you need to know to get started in his franchise. Is Matt's model a good source of passive income? Matt shows us some pretty impressive margins that suggest that it might be. Matt has a special offer for our listeners. His course—Vending Secrets To Passive Income can be accessed at VendingSecrets.net and with coupon code: bestpassiveincome is available for only $97! Listen in now to learn more about Matt and his company! TIP OF THE WEEK Mark: Learn more about Matt by going to his websites at SSVBusiness.com/BestPassiveIncome and VendingSecrets.net. Scott: Check out the Google Chrome extension Meetingbird at MeetingBird.com/Chrome. Matt:  Read the book, DotCom Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Growing Your Company by Russell Brunson. Also, check out my e-book, Live your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need to Start a Vending Business. Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?

Find out how Matt Miller took $100 dollars and built a multi-million dollar, passive income, vending machine business. Guest Biography Matt Miller spent the first nine years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gumball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a ten-year business quest that resulted in the creation and subsequent growth of School Spirit Vending. Over the years, Matt’s diligent effort and entrepreneurial expertise has brought School Spirit Vending to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries by combining these two ventures into one. Today, School Spirit Vending’s Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping schools across the country raise money in its own unique way. In addition to the basic ins and outs of running SSV, Matt is devoted to sharing his expertise with others. Through many different venues, including podcasts and public speaking, Matt seeks to enable other entrepreneurs to chase their dreams as well. He also serves as the editor for Marlin & Percy, which enables him to live his life-long dream of working in the world of comics. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/029 In this episode, you will learn: How to create a passive income business that provides income and freedom. How to make the most out of attending events and conferences. Your best investment is in yourself. Find more from our guest: SSVbusiness.com Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode Scott Hooper's The Inspire a Kid Podcast Aaron Walker; View From The Top - Matt's coach and mastermind group Sowing Seed Podcast Faith, Family, Farming, and Financial Freedom Chris Brogan Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership Get Your Free Download --> Live Your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Vending Business ssvbusiness.com/inspiredmoney Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Todays guest joining us on the Join Up Dots free podcast interview, is a man with a fascinating tale joining up many dots to where he is today. Spending the first nine years of his career like Maverick in Top Gun, he felt the need the need for speed, as an Air Force Pilot, before entering the corporate world to work for Abbott Laboratories and then Valassis. And he was on top form working for both companies, and was recognised as a top performer. Which is of course great, but underneath lurking in his passions and dreams, was a desire to go out on his own to start his own business. The old leap of faith was beckoning, but like so many people across the world, he had the desire but not the direction. He wanted to do his own thing, but was unsure what that thing was supposed to be. And as we see time and time again on Join Up Dots, that path can reveal itself at anytime, and this was certainly the case with todays guest. As fate would have it, a random conversation with a friend about the gum ball machines his family owned started it all off. That one conversation sparked an intrigue and planted the seeds for what would eventually become his business School Spirit Vending. But not before disappointment, frustration and the downturn in the economy in 2008 knocked his confidence for six. And then a knock on the door happened at his home, and the path got clearer. So what was it about that knock on the door, and the conversation that happened upon opening it,that really got the juices going? And does he now look back and think, “Man, the clues were floating around me all the time, I just couldn't see them?” Well let's bring onto the show to start joining up dots, as we discuss the words of Steve Jobs in todays Free podcast, with the one and only Matt Miller Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Matt such as: How he feels the speed of the group is determined by the speed of the leader, and he is aware that everyday he has to be on top form to inspire that momentum. How he often advises entrepreneurs that when you start a product be aware that you will end up in a 180 direction change down the line. How he remembers the time, that it first dawned him that he had achieved the tipping point in his life and he had now achieved the time freedom he craves. And lastly…. How he now knows exactly what his key skills are, and actively seeks for people who are excited to do the things that he can't. Which powers his business forward massively.

My guest in this episode is Matt Miller. Matt spent the first nine years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gumball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a ten-year business quest that resulted in the creation and subsequent growth of School Spirit Vending. Over the years, Matt’s diligent effort and entrepreneurial expertise has brought School Spirit Vending to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries by combining these two ventures into one. Today, School Spirit Vending’s Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping schools across the country raise money in its own unique way. In addition to the basic in’s and out’s of running SSV, Matt is devoted to sharing his expertise with others. Through many different venues, including podcasts and public speaking, Matt seeks to enable other entrepreneurs to chase their dreams as well. He also serves as the editor for Marlin & Percy, which enables him to live his life-long dream of working in the world of comics. Interview Links: School Spirit Vending If you have enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and family Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Itunes so more people can find us! so more people can find us! Please Support Us by Becoming A Patron on Patreon Open Your Goldmoney Account & Get A 5% Bonus Support Our Sponsors Gelt Inc.,  is committed to providing investors with quality, cash-flowing investment opportunities and is seeking to acquire multifamily, retail, and mobile home park properties in the Western United States with an emphasis in California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Oregon. www.geltinc.com The Real Asset Investor, create value for investors looking for higher yield returns from real estate ventures domestically and also internationally and other real asset classes such as ATM's. www.therealassetinvestor.com Joint Ops Properties, have designed a system to take any beginner to an experienced deal making investor in the least amount of time, offering opportunities from basic education, coaching, bridge investing to turn-key investments in the cash flowing market of St. Louis, MO. www.jointopsproperties.com Norada Real Estate helps take the guesswork out of real estate investing.  By researching top real estate growth markets and structuring complete turnkey real estate investments, we help you succeed by minimizing risk and maximizing profitability. www.noradarealestate.com Valhalla Wealth Financial, reclaim the banking function within your own life with the premier strategies of the Wealthy. www.valhallawealth.com Audible, download any audio book for FREE when you try Audible for 30 days www.cashflowninjabook.com Thanks so much for joining me again. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post! Also, please leave an honest review for the Cashflow Ninja Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates, please follow me on twitter @mclaubscher and Instagram, @cashflowninjapodcast. Until next time! Live a life of passion and purpose on YOUR terms, M.C. Laubscher

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long term desire was to start a business and be his own boss.  A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has broughtMatt's company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries.  Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping schools in 40+ states raise money in it's own unique way.   Matt originally appeared on Episode 005 of the show.   Matt Miller Show Highlights How SSV helps schools fundraise hassle-free Custom stickers can generate easy cash for your school - and all you have to do is cash a check Funny money is hot right now Off-site culture building with SSV Tradition isn’t a good reason to do something SSV value: Family is foundational. Teaching multigenerational entrepreneurship. SSV value: Networking and relationships How comics inspired Matt to read A crazy idea that led to a comic Failure is the best teacher   Matt Miller Resources How to win friends and influence people   Contact Matt: schoolspiritvending.com Become a franchisee Follow on Twitter Get Comics: Marlin and Percy Comics “apepower” for 50% off   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Create winning cultures Focus on the essential Lead with courage & integrity    BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS:   SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's franchise company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, the School Spirit Vending franchise is helping professionals across the country develop more freedom and security, while supporting local schools at the same time. In today's interview, Matt Miller walks us through his journey from his first "ah-ha" moment to scaling his vending business to heights he never could have imagined. From the Air Force to Corporate America to now one of the fastest growing franchise systems, Matt Miller has seen and done it all...and it hasn't always been easy. Who would have thought that by putting a $35 gumball machine into a karate studio would have started such a journey.

About Matt Miller Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's franchise company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping over 2000 schools in 35 states raise money by providing custom mascot stickers for those schools that are vended in school sticker machines. The SSV franchise provides passive income streams for busy professionals looking to diversify their incomes, while raising millions of dollars for schools across the country. Aside from fundraising, Matt developed a passion for reading at a very early age by reading comic books he bought at a local drug store. With his unique positioning with schools across the country, he decided to begin a comic book company, Sticker Swarm Media, in hopes of inspiring today's kids to read like he was 30+ years ago. Sticker Swarm's 1st comic book series, Marlin & Percy, provides challenging reading and good clean fun for kids and adults alike. Marlin & Percy have become the mascots of SSV's sticker machines (being found with most every vend) and their full-length comics and now a book as well, can be checked out on Amazon or at www.MarlinandPercy.com. Connect with Matt Miller www.SSVBusiness.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin episode 296

About Matt Miller Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's franchise company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping over 2000 schools in 35 states raise money by providing custom mascot stickers for those schools that are vended in school sticker machines. The SSV franchise provides passive income streams for busy professionals looking to diversify their incomes, while raising millions of dollars for schools across the country. Aside from fundraising, Matt developed a passion for reading at a very early age by reading comic books he bought at a local drug store. With his unique positioning with schools across the country, he decided to begin a comic book company, Sticker Swarm Media, in hopes of inspiring today's kids to read like he was 30+ years ago. Sticker Swarm's 1st comic book series, Marlin & Percy, provides challenging reading and good clean fun for kids and adults alike. Marlin & Percy have become the mascots of SSV's sticker machines (being found with most every vend) and their full-length comics and now a book as well, can be checked out on Amazon or at www.MarlinandPercy.com. Connect with Matt Miller www.SSVBusiness.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin episode 296

About Matt Miller Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's franchise company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping over 2000 schools in 35 states raise money by providing custom mascot stickers for those schools that are vended in school sticker machines. The SSV franchise provides passive income streams for busy professionals looking to diversify their incomes, while raising millions of dollars for schools across the country. Aside from fundraising, Matt developed a passion for reading at a very early age by reading comic books he bought at a local drug store. With his unique positioning with schools across the country, he decided to begin a comic book company, Sticker Swarm Media, in hopes of inspiring today's kids to read like he was 30+ years ago. Sticker Swarm's 1st comic book series, Marlin & Percy, provides challenging reading and good clean fun for kids and adults alike. Marlin & Percy have become the mascots of SSV's sticker machines (being found with most every vend) and their full-length comics and now a book as well, can be checked out on Amazon or at www.MarlinandPercy.com. Connect with Matt Miller www.SSVBusiness.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin episode 296

About Matt Miller Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's franchise company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping over 2000 schools in 35 states raise money by providing custom mascot stickers for those schools that are vended in school sticker machines. The SSV franchise provides passive income streams for busy professionals looking to diversify their incomes, while raising millions of dollars for schools across the country. Aside from fundraising, Matt developed a passion for reading at a very early age by reading comic books he bought at a local drug store. With his unique positioning with schools across the country, he decided to begin a comic book company, Sticker Swarm Media, in hopes of inspiring today's kids to read like he was 30+ years ago. Sticker Swarm's 1st comic book series, Marlin & Percy, provides challenging reading and good clean fun for kids and adults alike. Marlin & Percy have become the mascots of SSV's sticker machines (being found with most every vend) and their full-length comics and now a book as well, can be checked out on Amazon or at www.MarlinandPercy.com. Connect with Matt Miller www.SSVBusiness.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin episode 296

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Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's franchise company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, the School Spirit Vending franchise is helping professionals across the country develop more freedom and security, while supporting local schools at the same time. Matt Miller Vroom Veer Stories Achieved a big win at a sales job, ranked #2 in sales for the company. Boss increased his sale quota by over 80% and set him up to fail; cost him $80k Matt was denied a payday loan, you don't even need a credit score to get a payday loan The hard part about driving a C-5 Galaxy in the Air Force is on the ground, not in the air. There is no growth at the peak of the mountain...it's rocks and snow.  In the valley there is lots of growth. A business idea starts as buying a gum ball machine on E-bay for 35 bucks.  Now it's a franchise. Business systems that support your life, not a life that supports your business Matt Miller Links School Spirt Vending Free E-Book  

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. The post Matt Miller | Air Force Pilot Turned Franchise Entrepreneur appeared first on Dan Evans Blog.

Matt spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. A conversation with a good friend began a 10 year business quest that has brought his company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, the School Spirit Vending franchise is helping professionals across the country develop more freedom and security, while supporting local schools at the same time. Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in ITunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.    Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.

Matt spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. A conversation with a good friend began a 10 year business quest that has brought his company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, the School Spirit Vending franchise is helping professionals across the country develop more freedom and security, while supporting local schools at the same time. Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in ITunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.    Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long term desire was to start a business and be his own boss.   What side business did Matt start for less than $35 to supplement his income?   Learn what F word is needed to be successful?   How can your parents put your naysayers into perspective, listen and find out how?

Todays guest joining us on the top rated Join Up Dots free podcast interview, is a man with a fascinating tale joining up many dots to where he is today. Spending the first nine years of his career like Maverick in Top Gun, he felt the need the need for speed, as an Air Force Pilot, before entering the corporate world to work for Abbott Laboratories and then Valassis. And he was on top form working for both companies, and was recognised as a top performer. Which is of course great, but underneath lurking in his passions and dreams, was a desire to go out on his own to start his own business. The old leap of faith was beckoning, but like so many people across the world, he had the desire but not the direction. He wanted to do his own thing, but was unsure what that thing was supposed to be. And as we see time and time again on Join Up Dots, that path can reveal itself at anytime, and this was certainly the case with todays guest. As fate would have it, a random conversation with a friend about the gum ball machines his family owned started it all off. That one conversation sparked an intrigue and planted the seeds for what would eventually become his business School Spirit Vending. But not before disappointment, frustration and the downturn in the economy in 2008 knocked his confidence for six. And then a knock on the door happened at his home, and the path got clearer. So what was it about that knock on the door, and the conversation that happened upon opening it,that really got the juices going? And does he now look back and think, "Man, the clues were floating around me all the time, I just couldn't see them?" Well let's bring onto the show to start joining up dots, as we discuss the words of Steve Jobs in todays Free podcast, with the one and only Matt Miller

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Click here to subscribe and listen via iTunes, RSS, or Stitcher. What steps should you take to safeguard your business?  Join us as Entrepreneur and Fundraising Expert, Matt Miller,  share numerous tips and insights on how to get out of the rat race and start working on your business and not in your business. I thought it would be good for you guys to hear straight from a practitioner in the field. The subject at hand is Matt Miller.  Matt spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis.  While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss.  A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt's company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping schools in 23 states raise money in it's own unique way.  Aside from fundraising, Matt developed a passion for reading at a very early age by reading comic books he bought at a local 5-and-dime store. With his unique positioning with schools across the country, he decided to start a comic book company, Sticker Swarm Media, in hopes of inspiring today's kids to read like he was inspired 30+ years ago. Sticker Swarm's 1st comic book series, Marlin & Percy, provides challenging reading and good clean fun for kids and adults alike. In this episode, you’ll learn about: What is meant by companies created under "unbusiness" or "uncompany" philosophies. How Matt built his businesses so differently in some ways from the typical company and how this methodology can help you do the same. The concepts and benefits a passive business.   Interview Links ssvbusiness.com Book, Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!, by Robert Kiyosaki Book, The E-Myth Revisited, by Michael E. Gerber Book, How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Marlin & Percy comic book series   Contact Information email - Matt Miller   Click here to subscribe, listen, and leave a rating/review via iTunes, RSS, or Stitcher. I value every review I receive, and if you take the time to leave one, THANK YOU!