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In this episode, I got to discuss some topics near to my heart — specifically branding, storytelling, and communication — with Erik Huberman, one of the leading marketing minds in the world.
Erik founded Hawke Media in 2014, growing the company value to over $150M and working with 3,000+ brands worldwide. It is the fastest-growing marketing consultancy agency in the United States, working with brands like Red Bull, Verizon, and Eddie Bauer.
As a serial entrepreneur, national best-selling author, and marketing expert, Erik has been recognized by his industry peers through honors and awards including, Forbes Magazine’s 30Under30, CSQ’s 40Under40, and Inc. Magazine’s Top 25 Marketing Influencers.
- The Marketing Tripod — Awareness, Nurturing, and Trust
- Why Trust is synonymous with Brand
- 75% won’t buy from a company they won’t trust. What engenders trust?
- The lifecycle of nurturing relationships
- Awareness — Red Bull, Crocs — not getting granular; creating a feeling.
- Word of mouth — why it matters and how to create it
- Influencers inside the building. How to use them.
- Third-Party Validation — promoting your press and recognition
- What today’s educators and learners should know about AI
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About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter
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Join leadership coach, storytelling strategist, and edtech advisor Ross Romano as he interviews the prominent education authors you already admire, up-and-coming voices, and experts from the worlds of business, personal development, and beyond — including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers — to take a deep dive into their wealth of practical insights.