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The He Said, She Said, Razor Branding™ Podcast is hosted by Jaci and Michael Russo, covering topics like entrepreneurship, B2B marketing, messaging for your target audience, and of course, building your brand. Together, they provide branding insight, tips, and best practices from their combined 40+ years of experience. Special guests from various industries are welcomed to the podcast regularly to share their stories and how branding played a pivotal role in their success.

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United States

Description:

The He Said, She Said, Razor Branding™ Podcast is hosted by Jaci and Michael Russo, covering topics like entrepreneurship, B2B marketing, messaging for your target audience, and of course, building your brand. Together, they provide branding insight, tips, and best practices from their combined 40+ years of experience. Special guests from various industries are welcomed to the podcast regularly to share their stories and how branding played a pivotal role in their success.

Twitter:

@jacirusso

Language:

English

Contact:

337-769-1530


Episodes

Branding Insights from the 21 Hats Experience

3/17/2024
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael talk about their recent attendance at the 21 Hats Conference in Fort Worth, TX. They highlighted the pivotal role that the 21 Hats founder, Loren Feldman, has played in the continued growth of their business in addition to providing insights gained from their participation at the conference. One of the biggest takeaways was having the opportunity to interact with like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders and the difficulty of stepping back and viewing your business from an outsider's perspective. The importance of authenticity in branding was also discussed, emphasizing the significance of peer support and lifelong learning in the professional journey. Founded by Loren Feldman, the mission of 21 Hats is to build a community of business owners who compare notes, share their wins and losses, and learn from each other. Before 21 Hats, Loren worked as a senior editor at Forbes, was small-business editor of The New York Times, and editor of the Web sites at both Inc. and FastCompany. In addition, Loren was a top editor and writer for Philadelphia, Manhattan, Inc., the American Lawyer, Money, and George. He has also written for GQ, The New York Times Magazine, and The New York Times Sunday Business section. To learn more about 21 Hats, and subscribe to their blog, podcast, and newsletter, visit: https://21hats.com. You can also find 21 Hats on the following platforms: TWITTER: @21-hats, LINKEDIN: @21-hats, FACEBOOK: @21hatsmedia

Duration:00:32:40

Launching, Building, and Scaling Your Brand with Mark Donnigan

2/29/2024
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Mark Donnigan, founder of Growth Stage Marketing, to discuss the shift from traditional marketing to virtual marketing, understanding your audience, and the importance of who’s on your marketing team. Mark Donnigan, founder of Growth Stage Marketing, builds technology companies as a virtual chief marketing officer and business consultant. Starting his career as a seller and advancing to sales leadership while bridging to marketing and business strategy functions, Mark is a revenue-first marketer who has produced $500 million in revenue and enterprise value for the companies he’s worked with. Listen to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Mark shares his experiences with navigating the shift from traditional print to digital marketing over the years and how regardless of the medium, he always keeps his focus on the target audience.

Duration:00:52:46

How Storytelling Can Save Your Brand with Jeff Bartsch

2/15/2024
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Bartsch, visionary storyteller and founder of Story Greenlight, to discuss the power of storytelling in branding and how to reach your audience in the age of AI by creating authentic content with human connection. Jeff Bartsch is a visionary storyteller and founder of Story Greenlight, a coaching company that helps accounting executives and advisors become better communicators. He sharpened his storytelling ability as a television editor for major media outlets like ABC, NBC, Universal, Disney, and Apple. On this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jeff shares the power storytelling has in branding and how to create authentic human connection in an age of increasingly artificial content.

Duration:00:53:49

Financial Literacy and Your Brand with Kyle Geers

2/1/2024
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Geers, CPA, CEO and co-founder of Zeroed-In Consulting, to discuss the importance of financial literacy for small business owners and how embracing new financial technology can help streamline personal accounting tasks, while at the same time, protect and improve your brand. Kyle Geers is a licensed CPA based in Los Angeles, CA. With 10+ years of public accounting experience, Kyle has worked with financial statement audits of both public and private businesses in a wide range of industries and company sizes. In 2021, he co-founded Zeroed-In Consulting, an accounting advisory firm helping businesses with their accounting and finance issues using technology and future-focused solutions. Listen to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™Podcast as Kyle shares his previous experiences as a CPA and why he decided to dedicate his career to helping small businesses understand and take charge of their financial situations.

Duration:00:44:29

A Look Back on 2023 with Jaci and Michael Russo

1/11/2024
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael reflect on the past year and what they believe we can expect in 2024 - providing their insight on emerging technology and trends as they relate to branding and businesses working in B2B spaces. The He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast is hosted by Jaci and Michael Russo, covering topics like entrepreneurship, B2B marketing, messaging for your target audience, and of course, building your brand. Together, they provide branding insight, tips, and best practices from their combined 40+ years of experience. Special guests from various industries are welcomed to the podcast regularly to share their stories and how branding played a pivotal role in their success. Subscribe to the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast and learn more about brandRUSSO at brandrusso.com.

Duration:00:47:08

[Bonus Podcast] Building Brands For Musicians and Personalities with Rick Caballo

12/27/2023
On this bonus episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Rick Caballo, a designer, artist, creative director, and co-founder of the Nashville, Tennessee, and Australian-based Dead Horse Branding. On the podcast, Rick provides his insight on branding for musicians and personalities, in addition to the importance of building relationships for the long-term success of any brand. Rick Caballo, self-proclaimed “renaissance man” and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, is an accomplished singer-songwriter, artist, photographer, and designer whose creativity and adaptability have allowed him to create many concepts in the worlds of music, art, fashion, and design. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Rick shares his experiences as a creative rarity in the performing and branding spaces and how maintaining relationships has remained the key to his successes.

Duration:00:52:06

How Quality Content Can Affect Inbound Leads with Levi Lascsak

12/21/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Levi Lascsak, an author, real estate agent, video creator, and co-founder of Passive Prospecting, to discuss how mastering the art of creating quality content helps generate inbound leads for your brand. Levi Lascsak is a real estate agent, video creator, author, and co-founder of Passive Prospecting. He is also an Iraq combat veteran and a frequent speaker and entrepreneurial expert who has led new companies to seven figures in less than two years. Listen to this week's episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, as Levi shares the concept of “Passive Prospecting” and the value of creating quality content to generate leads for your business without chasing clients.

Duration:00:54:54

The Role of Emotional and Quantitative Data in Branding with Jeremy Delk

12/7/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Serial Entrepreneur and Author Jeremy Delk to discuss embracing failure, learning from adversity, and gaining a deeper understanding of your brand through emotional and quantitative data. Jeremy Delk is a self-made entrepreneur, author, investor, and speaker. Since 2001, his businesses have earned hundreds of millions in revenue and created hundreds of high-paying American jobs. Today, he uses his experience to advise fellow entrepreneurs on their journeys as a speaker and author. Listen to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Jeremy shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and discusses the importance of resilience, good communication, and adaptability in business.

Duration:00:51:55

How Data Can Help with Your Branding with Becky Lawlor

11/23/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Becky Lawlor, the Founder and Chief Research and Content Officer at Redpoint, to discuss the challenges of using data meaningfully and the importance of effective survey design when creating and implementing marketing strategies. Becky Lawlor is the Founder and Chief Research and Content Officer at Redpoint, a boutique original research and content marketing agency renowned for its work with major brands like Adobe, IBM, and Samsung. She has over a decade of experience in B2B tech content creation and a passion for data-driven storytelling and original research. Listen to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, as Becky shares this passion and provides helpful insight for collecting and sorting through data efficiently to develop effective marketing strategies.

Duration:00:47:36

How Being Relentlessly Curious Can Improve Your Brand with Lori Haller

11/9/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Lori Haller, founder of Designing Response, to talk about the challenges of staying relevant, creative problem solving, and the importance of being adaptable to different audiences. Lori Haller is an extremely in-demand creative strategist, speaker, author, and coach whose agency has been creating award-winning, sales-generating direct mail, online promotions, space advertising, and design for over 20 years. Her clients have included such prestigious names as Hyatt Hotels, Kay Jewelers, Forbes, The Motley Fool, Oprah Winfrey’s O’s Big Book of Happiness, The Agora Companies, Procter & Gamble, TurboTax, and National Geographic. Lori is a member of AWAI’s Program Advisory Board, and the author of their Ultimate Guide to Building a Highly Profitable Graphic Design Business. Global design is one of her specialties, and in addition to the U.S. including Hawaii and Canada, she has worked with and coached clients in Singapore, Bonn, China, Germany, Italy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, London, and Colombia. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Lori shares her experiences as a creative strategist and how over the years, she has consistently followed her curiosity to yield the best results for her clients.

Duration:00:53:53

The Importance of Education, Research, and Collaboration in B2B Branding with Shachar Meron

10/26/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Shachar Meron, Partner and Creative Strategist at Bluegreen Branding, to discuss the importance of education, research, and collaboration - both creatively and strategically - for B2B branding to yield better results for your brand. Shachar Meron has 20 years of experience as a branding, advertising, and marketing executive and has worked on 100+ brands, including well-known brands like TransUnion, Boeing, McDonald's,Intuit, Johnson & Johnson, Nordstrom, Cars.com, Motorola, and Abbott Labs. He currently serves as a Partner and Creative Strategist at Bluegreen Branding, where he helps brand and marketing leaders, primarily from tech and finance companies, create brands that stand out from all the noise. In his early years, Shachar co-founded BatesMeron Design, an indie agency focused on branding and marketing, where he helped grow the business to 30 clients and $1M in billings. He also founded Redacted, which became Chicago's largest copywriter association in its first year. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Shachar shares his experiences working in the B2B branding industry and how over the years, he’s learned to appreciate the importance of education, research, and collaboration for B2B branding and marketing.

Duration:00:50:57

Realtors, Management, and Branding with Kurt Uhlir

10/12/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Kurt Uhlir, a globally recognized marketer, operator, and speaker, to talk about how establishing systems and processes early on leads to building better businesses and better brands. Preview Caption: As a popular keynote speaker, podcast guest, and author, Kurt Uhlir wants to help people and create environments where people can flourish as themselves. Kurt has given hundreds of speeches across the United States and Europe, including presenting at prominent industry events such as PPAI, GDC, EXPCON, the White House, and private company/team workshops. He has also appeared on national television shows and periodicals including Wired, TechCrunch, Thrive Global, USA Today, Business 2 Community, WGN Radio, NBC, and ABC, along with many others. He recently finished a multi-year engagement as VP, Marketing & Operations for eXp Realty (an eXp World Holdings company) where he oversaw the growth of eXp Realty’s Integrated Platform of portals and agent tools. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Kurt shares his experiences advising start-up and corporate companies alike with his personalized approach to business, management, and brand culture.

Duration:00:53:07

How Podcasts Can Improve Your Brand with Jonathan Sachs

9/28/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Jonathan Sachs, Chief Revenue Officer at iDiscovery Solutions, and our very own Molly Daigle, President of Client Success at brandRUSSO, to celebrate International Podcast Day and to talk about their experiences hosting podcasts for their respective brands.

Duration:00:50:45

Branding from Down Under with Katrina McKinnon

9/14/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Katrina McKinnon, an Australian content writing expert, to talk about the value of storytelling in marketing and how combining creativity and strategy creates strong, compelling, and lasting brands. (Sound familiar?) Katrina McKinnon founded one of Australia’s first web development agencies in 1996 and pioneered innovative practices now standard in eCommerce, including off-shoring and content marketing. She is the founder of CopySmiths.com, a charter member and one of the 50 founding members of eCommerce Fuel, and a well-known speaker in the eCommerce community. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Katrina shares her expertise from years of experience in the web development and marketing industries and how she leveraged that to establish CopySmiths.com to help her clients increase their organic engagement and expand their overall online presence.

Duration:00:56:08

B2B Automation and Branding with Gil Allouche

8/31/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Gil Allouche, founder of Metadata, to discuss the role of automation in marketing and how it can benefit both productivity and happiness. Michael, Jaci, and Gill also spent time talking about the idea of bringing a B2C mentality to a B2B world, and the potential for changing the rules of B2B marketing. Together, they emphasized the need for creativity and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Gil Allouche is the founder of Metadata –a marketing platform for B2B that sets lead generation on auto-pilot using data enrichment and multi-channel targeted ads. Prior to Metadata Gil was the VP Marketing at Qubole – a Big Data cloud company. Previously Gil ran marketing at Karmasphere (Acquired by FICO). Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Gil shares his insights on how he helps his clients bring automation to their marketing efforts.

Duration:00:44:37

The Changing Landscape of B2B Branding with David Deutsch

8/17/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by David Deutsch, copywriter, marketing strategist, author, and copywriting coach, to discuss the changing landscape of advertising and how some traditional advertising methods can still be a secret weapon in modern B2B branding. David also shares some of his experience while working for the great David Ogilvy at Ogilvy & Mather on Madison Avenue. David Deutsch is a world-renowned direct response copywriter, marketing strategist, author, and copywriting coach. David started at Ogilvy & Mather on Madison Avenue, working with clients such as Merrill Lynch, General Foods, and American Express. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as David shares his insights on the changing landscape of B2B branding and how sticking to the basics can still yield strong results.

Duration:00:54:36

Sustainability and B2B Branding with Dan Chamberlain

8/3/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Dan Chamberlain, Senior Director of Marketing (Americas) at ENGIE Impact, to talk about B2B marketing, specifically how identifying your target industries with the right strategies and aligning your sales and marketing teams can take your efforts to the next level. A highly engaging and successful leader, Dan has over 25 years of B2B marketing across multiple industries including professional services, technology, industrial supply, and telecommunications. He has developed and executed effective marketing programs for clients from venture-backed startups to Fortune 100 multinationals. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Dan shares his insights on all things B2B marketing and his experiences as a marketing director for a global consulting firm.

Duration:00:51:12

Confessions of a Marketing Director with Sean Schnipper

7/20/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we are joined by Sean Schnipper, Director of Marketing at Transervice, to talk about the challenges and strategies involved in managing a brand for a national logistics company, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, authenticity, and trust in building a successful brand. Sean Schnipper is the Director of Marketing at Transervice, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience in all aspects of marketing communications. In his current role, he handles the day-to-day marketing activities of the company and develops strategies for its social media platforms and industry engagement. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, as Sean shares what it’s like being the marketing director for a national B2B company and his experiences - both positive and not so positive, that go along with it.

Duration:00:54:57

Finding Your Audience with Nathan Yeung

7/13/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Nathan Yeung, Vice President of CMO Services at Find Your Audience Marketing Partner, to discuss his thoughts about the progression of AI tools, the need for alignment within organizations, and his experiences as a marketer in an ever-evolving industry. Nathan Yeung is an experienced marketing strategist with over 10+ years of expertise in advising B2B businesses, helping numerous companies build their marketing teams from scratch, delivering successful go-to-market deployments, and launching new products into the market. Trained in marketing, he has also worked in finance and management consulting, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategy. Nathan's ability to think outside the box has helped his clients to stand out in their industries, and his expertise has been recognized by numerous organizations over the years. Listen in to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast as Nathan shares his insight on well, finding your audience.

Duration:00:47:20

Adapting to Changes in Business and Branding with Brian Will

7/6/2023
On this week’s episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Will, a serial entrepreneur, industry-leading business and sales management consultant, and two-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author, to talk about the importance of accepting and efficiently adapting to change in the business and branding industries. Brian Will is an industry expert in sales and management consulting, a two-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience. Today, Brian is a visionary business leader, owning restaurants in Atlanta, an insurance and technology company in Denver, and a real estate business in Georgia and Florida. His expertise in turnaround projects and driving billions in sales make him a sought-after consultant and speaker. Listen to this episode of He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, as Brian shares his insights and experiences about the importance of accepting and adapting to whatever changes are thrown your way.

Duration:00:49:19