Dr. Gouda has an honorary doctorate from the University of California in Strategic Marketing as a result of the many articles, research studies and publications in that field. He also has a masters degree from the University of Wollongong in Strategic Marketing.

He recently launched a video series called "100 Minutes for Acing Your Marketing Game."

When completed, the series will contain 100 one-minute videos, each exploring a topic essential for you to master if you wish to be a marketing ace.

Dr. Gouda covers essential topics from marketing strategies and digital tactics to innovative techniques and best practices.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~Key Lessons Learned After Making 100 Minutes of Videos on Marketing

~How New Technology Can Help With Marketing in Surprising Ways

~The Difference Between Marketing and Sales

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/1021142659

CONNECT WITH ISLAM

Website: https://islamgouda.blogspot.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Startups-Marketing-Guide-Through-COVID-19-ebook/dp/B089S7DWM1

https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/north-pole-musical-a-new-years-wish/810098?srsltid=AfmBOoqOwuohegOW1X4P_2it3teDvvjTgmLtTCFyI5xUuMj0-F5K94dI

Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/islamgouda/

ae.linkedin.com/in/islamgouda/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IslamGouda11

Traci is the founder of Produce Your Podcast, a premier podcast consulting and production agency that incorporates podcasting into the digital marketing strategy of B2B and B2C companies.

Traci has more than three decades of expertise in Broadcast Media and Executive Management helping startups and Fortune 500 giants such as Google and Hilton.

She's renowned for business development insights that drive innovation.

As CEO of Ladies Who Launch, Traci pioneered the Franchise Media Model, supporting women-owned businesses.

An international podcast expert and speaker, she created the Podcast Management Academy, the industry’s only Podcast Management Certification Program, and co-founded the Podcast Professionals Association.

Traci hosts the ”Growth Accelerator Podcast”, “Journey to There” and co-hosts the popular "Ask Brien Radio Show" in Los Angeles.

Recognized by ABC, NBC, CNN, CTV, and American Express Open, Traci is a proud member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council where she leads the Podcast Member Program.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~What “Sonic Identity” is and Why You Should Elevate It ASAP!

~How to Start Building a Sonic Identity that Sticks

~Why a Logo is So Much More Than You Think

~How to Keep an Audience Hooked

~What Producing a Podcast Looks Like

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/1020587290

CONNECT WITH TRACI

Website: https://produceyourpodcast.com/

Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracilongdeforge/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/produceyourpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracideforge

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@produceyourpodcast

Drawing on her 15+ years in sales with more than $50 million in professional services sold, Aleasha has established and perfected The Black Sheep Sales Method™ to help business people sell more – even if they thought they HATED sales.

Aleasha’s clients discover how to love selling. They consistently convert up to 80% of their sales meetings – without pain, hard pitches, or pretending to be someone else.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~Why You Should Embrace Being a Black Sheep

~What Makes Successful Sales So Hard in the “White Sheep” Traditional World

~How to Become a Truly Effective Salesperson by Not Being a “Killer”

~The Myriad Reasons to Be Careful With Paid Advertising

~How to Become a “Black Sheep” Salesperson

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/1015611348

CONNECT WITH ALEASHA

Website: https://aleashabahr.com

Social Media:

instagram.com/aleashabahr

linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr

Brian is the founder of Choosy Consultant which helps mid-career consultants find financial freedom and live their best lives.

He offers a new and different take on wealth-building, lifestyle design, and retirement. Brian builds customized comprehensive wealth plans for his clients in just one week.

Brian is working toward a world where everyone has the time and support to define what success means to them and focus on building character over building resumes.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~Why It’s a Myth That You Need a “Pile of Cash” to Retire

~The Main Mindset Shift to Take Control of Your Life

~How to Make an Income in a Different Way

~Why It’s Not as Risky to Start a Business as You Might Think

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/1010525005

CONNECT WITH BRIAN

Website: https://www.choosyconsultant.com/

Take the "Time Freedom" Quiz: choosyconsultant.com/quiz

Social Media:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianherriot/

Courtney Hurley and Kelly Evans are the visionary co-founders of Screws + Stiletto. Through their Market Like a CMO Course, they transform the way ambitious business owners approach their marketing strategies. With over 30 years of combined experience, Courtney and Kelly mastered the art of digital marketing.

Courtney brings a wealth of knowledge in digital marketing, having worked with industry giants like Google, Amazon, and Wayfair.

Kelly, a serial entrepreneur, successfully grew her first business to $5M in revenue in under three years. Together, they have united to address the common challenges faced by small business owners—offering them the tools and insights needed to take control of their marketing.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~What a CMO Knows That Business Owners Don’t

~Why You Need to Avoid the Marketing Tools Trap

~How to Build Your Marketing Foundation

~The One Sign in Your Marketing That Says It's Guaranteed to Fail

~Scientifically Proven Tactics to Increase Your Productivity by 5x

~The Method for Avoiding Burnout Most Coaches Miss

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/1003522393

CONNECT WITH COURTNEY AND KELLY

Website: https://marketlikeacmo.com

Complimentary 20-min solutions call: https://marketlikeacmo.com/cmo-solutions

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/marketlikeacmo/

www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-hurley-marketing-consultant

Carmen Reed-Gilkison is the driving force behind Encore Empire, where she excels as an online business strategist. Certified as an Online Business Manager and Whole Person Coach, Carmen passionately supports B2B service providers and consultants by offering holistic business coaching and mentoring.

Her focus is on building effective strategies and systems that enable her clients to generate consistent revenue effortlessly.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~The Key Difference Between a “Default” CEO and an “Empowered” One

~How to Avoid Falling Back Into Default

~The Blueprint for Becoming an Empowered CEO

~Why You Need to Connect With Clients Where They’re At if You Want Their Attention

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/997706018

CONNECT WITH CARMEN

Website: https://encoreempire.com

Gift:

Master Your Mindset

Mindset: https://vip.encoreempire.com/sp-mindset

Mindset issues affect everyone at one time or another. You have options when your mindset is off. This program provides simple yet effective steps you can take to shift how you view your place in your business and the world.

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-reed-gilkison/

https://www.facebook.com/EncoreEmpire

https://www.facebook.com/carmen.reed.gilkison

https://www.facebook.com/groups/empireofunstoppableentrepreneurs

Dr. Jennifer Nash is an executive advisor, leadership development consultant and author who helps business leaders and organizations of all sizes prioritize people to power performance.

Jennifer earned her MBA from the University of Michigan and her PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She taught over 700 rising leaders at Deloitte University and is a research fellow at the Weatherhead School of Business. She serves as an Executive, Leadership, and Career Coach at the University of Michigan and is a fellow at the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching.

Jennifer is published in Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn, and select academic journals. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard University and Columbia University. She is the author of the bestselling and award winning 2023 book Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~How Simple Human Gestures Can Create Huge Impact

~Leadership Stereotypes to Break Free From

~Why It Pays to be the Model of What You Preach

~What to Consider in the Human Approach That Unlocks Powerful Motivation

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/994987821

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER

Website: https://drjennifernash.com/

Book: Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance: https://amzn.to/3Vl8nra

Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJenniferNash

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennifernash/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjennifernash

Bryan has worked in sales for 12+ years in various industries including software, sports hospitality, automotive, and construction.

He wrote Pitching Sales! over 5 years while he continued to expand his own career.

Bryan wrote the book to educate, guide, and encourage individuals who want to elevate their sales skills. This applies to new sales reps or sales veterans who wish to rise to the next level.

The book can also help solopreneurs and other business owners who wish to hone their sales skills.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~Why the Bully Approach to Sales Doesn’t Work and How to Break Out of It

~How to Learn from Hearing “No” in Sales

~Turning a Sales Organization from Decent (or Worse) to Great

~Why Closing is Worthless if You Can’t Perform the First 5 Steps of the Sales Process

FULL EPISODE VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/992883577

CONNECT WITH BRYAN

Website: https://www.pitchingsalesconsulting.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Pitching-Sales-Complete-Becoming-Professional/dp/B0BNP79JHK/

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pitchingsales/