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My guest today is Lavender Morantz - Bestselling author, international TEDx speaker, successful business woman and proud mama to two spirited daughters.  During her 20 year career, Lavender has founded multiple start-ups. She’s also a certified nutrition and wellness specialist who educates children and families about the importance of the mind, body, and soul connection. One way she does this is through her latest project which is a collection of children’s books she wrote and illustrated, called Conscious Kids. Some of the topics we cover include:Perfection paralysisWhat defines a lifestyle brandKnowing when to take a step backWhy it's important to know your area of geniusHow to become a TEDx speakerThe power of resiliencyHow to raise conscious kids𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Adam Rodricks - an award winning keynote speaker & bestselling author who is known as Canada's top expert at growing brands through digital marketing & social media.  Adam is also the best-selling author of Trigger Fingers (#1 on Amazon in 5 categories) And his work as a social media influencer has been featured on CBC, CTV, Yahoo, BNN, and nintendo.ca just to name a few.I invited Adam to be a guest on my show to talk about branding on social - specifically LinkedIn. I wanted to learn why LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful networking tools for business. And I was curious to get his POV on the best way to spend your time while there.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

On today's show we talk about what it means to get NAKED. That is, Emotionally naked! My guest is William Branum - a Navy SEAL veteran who shares how the challenges of military training helped him change his life by changing his mindset and how he has turned this mindset into a business.  William talks about why is it important to have a purpose when building a brand, and how exposing your fears is one of the best ways to conquer them. We also touch on the importance of branded merchandise in creating brand awareness to drive new exposure.Today William is a sought-after speaker, business coach and Founder & CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

Today we are talking about Instagram and Reels! The transition to video-focused content on social media platforms has been a big change for a lot of brands.My guest has all the tips on how to keep your brand authentic through this content transition. Meet Stephanie Rose, Creative Director & Founder of Westrose Media - a photography/videography company that helps entrepreneurs and business owners revolutionize their brand.Genumark 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

In this episode of Branding Matters, I sit down with 2 people I used to watch every morning on TV. They are Dave Kelly & Tara McCool, and the shows I’m referring are ‘The Big Breakfast’ and ‘Breakfast Television’. Today Tara is the Chief People Officer at Foundation Auto. She’s also the co-host of Calgary Next - a popular podcast that discusses the exciting and forward-looking programs and initiatives in Calgary.Dave is a writer, producer, MC and the co-founder of Kelly Brothers Productions - a content company specializing in video and live events. He’s also the host of “Dave Kelly Live,” a live talk show that features many of Canada's most notable performers, athletes, and personalities.I invited Tara & Dave to be guests together because I though it would be fun to have a little reunion. And let’s just say I was not disappointed! I was curious to hear what they've been up to since they left the limelight. And I wanted to get their POV on personal branding and if they had to change their own personal brands as they changed careers.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Suzie Yorke - the Founder and CEO of Love Good Fats  - the #1 Top Growing company in Canada in 2021 in Globe & Mail Report on Business. A former triathlete, Suzie created this delicious line of snacks so North Americans could eat and enjoy "good fats" on the go.  And in just over 3 years, her rocket ship food start-up exceeded $100mil in revenue.I invited Suzie to be a guest on my show to talk about her mission. I wanted to learn why a single mom with a well-paying career took a risk - at 50 years old i might add- to launch her own brand. And, was curious to hear about her new venture and what her plans are with that.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Paddy Gilmore - the Founder of Studio Gilmore. Paddy is known around the world as “The Humour Consultant” because he helps brands use humour as a way to become more profitable. With more than 20 years experience in advertising, and a Master’s degree investigating humour, Paddy has worked with numerous brands including Barclays, Three, Epson and Getty Images just to name a few. I invited Paddy to be a guest in my show to talk about the role humour plays in branding. I wanted to learn how brands use it to connect with their consumers. And I was curious to get his POV on “cancel culture” and if he thinks it has affected the way humour is used today.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Shama Hyder, the CEO of Zen Media – a global marketing and digital PR firm.  Shama is known around the world as  “a visionary strategist for the digital age”.  She’s a web and TV personality, a bestselling author, and has been named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by FastCompany.com. And as if that’s not impressive enough, Shama has also been honoured at both the White House and The United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the U.S. I invited Shama to be a guest on my show to talk about the NEW Generation of consumers - better known as “Gen-Z”. I wanted to learn how brands are building connections with this generation.  And I was curious to get her POV on the best way to curate content on social media. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Margaret Glover Campbell, COO of Virtual Gurus - the largest and most trusted virtual assistant marketplace in North America. What began as a small start-up in 2016, has skyrocketed into an award-winning business that puts diversity and inclusion at the forefront of everything they do. A self-confessed science and ‘technology-geek’, Margaret has built some of North America’s most phenomenal, high-performing teams, and has worked closely with development groups to build exceptional, award-winning products. I invited Margaret to be a guest in my show to talk about the importance of having a  social mission. I wanted to know how a former marketing exec became one of the tech world’s most respected leaders. And I was curious to get her POV on the role swag plays in creating brand awareness.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Alan Weiss - one of the world's most highly sought-after consultancy experts. Alan's impressive list of clients include such well-known brands as Mercedes-Benz, Merck, Hewlett-Packard, New York Times and over 200 others.  Alan is also a best-selling author of 64 books. One his most famous books - “Million Dollar Consulting” - has been through five editions and appears in 12 languages around the world. I invited Alan to be a guest on my show to discuss how to build a thriving consultancy.  I wanted to get his POV on what role branding plays in that process. And I was curious to learn about value-based fees and why more businesses should adopt this concept.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Carrie Schiffler - the author of the new book “From The Corner of Bad And Ass”. As an actor who writes and a writer who acts, Carrie is best known for her critically acclaimed, one women show called Tabitha; A Girl and Her Box, which was produced by Ground Zero Theatre in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Carrie received an honourable mention for ‘Lemon Opera’ in Lorian Hemingway’s short story contest. And her first collection of poetry, Umbilicus - earned myriad positive reviews as a meditation on the sensuous, and includes images by world-renown international artist Johanna Stickland - who also happens to be Carrie’s daughter. I invited Carrie to be a guest on my show to talk about her new book. I wanted to know what inspired her to write such an open and honest memoir. And I was curious to learn how being  so vulnerable has helped her develop a strong personal brand.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Bobby Lehew the Chief Content Officer at commonsku.As an industry leader, Bobby has won multiple PPAI - Promotional Products Association International awards.  And, as a former distributor, he ranked three times on Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing private companies in the U.S. Bobby has also appeared on Dale Denham’s #Online18 - a list of the promo industry’s most Influential Social Media Voices.Bobby also co-hosts a podcast with Mark Graham called skucast - the  #1 podcast for entrepreneurs in the print and promotional product industry. Recently I was fortunate to be a guest on skucast, where Bobby and I had a great conversation about podcasting. So much so, that I invited him here today to continue that conversation and dig a little deeper. What’s different about this episode is instead of me interviewing Bobby, we thought it would be fun to interview  each other. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Amanda Russell, an award-winning brand strategist, author, keynote speaker, Olympic-level runner and former model. She’s a PhD who has taught at some of the top schools in the world, including Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, London Business School, Harvard Business School, The Wharton School and Stockholm Business School.Amanda is also an advisor to top global brands including Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.  Cedars-Sinai International and Lionsgate and she speaks around the world on influence and the future of marketing. Her latest book, The Influencer Code is the official resource to influencer marketing for college programs worldwide. I invited Amanda to be a guest on my show to talk about influencer marketing. I wanted to learn what myths surround the term “influencer.” And I was curious to get her POV on the difference between attention and influence.𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark  is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Mitch Freed, the new CEO at Genumark  - one of North America’s most trusted branded merch makers for over 40 years. Mitch isn’t the first Freed to be on my show. You may remember his dad Mark Freed who I had the privilege of interviewing on one of my very first episodes. Since then, Mark has stepped down as CEO, passing the torch on to his first born son.I Invited Mitch to be a guest on my show to talk about succession plans. I wanted to learn what finally led him to Genumark after starting his own business. And I was curious to get his POV on the pros and cons of taking over a family business.Genumark is the official sponsor of Branding Matters. From promotional products, custom uniforms, and clothing, to sports co-branding, web stores and warehousing - Genumark is your #1 partner for creating brand awareness. And being ISO certified – you can rest assured ethical sourcing and sustainability are front and centre. If you’re looking for help  with your next project, email brandingmatters@genumark.com today. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Faryl Morse, the Founder and CEO of Faryl Robin Shoes - a global independent footwear brand committed to empowering women. Faryl has been a leader in the footwear industry for more than 20 years. Her passion for empowering women with the best footwear is what fuels her purpose. She believes all women should have access to footwear that makes them feel confident and beautiful regardless of age, identity, ethnicity, size, physical limitations, financial means & fashion sensibility. I invited Faryl to be a guest on my show to talk about her mission. I wanted to learn how the Faryl Robin Shoe brand came to be. And I was curious to get her POV on her competition, and how they help elevate her brand.💥 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒋𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔𝒐𝒏@𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌.𝒄𝒐𝒎 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Danny Tomsett, a tech visionary and the Founder and CEO of UneeQ - a real-time technology platform that built and launched the first AI-powered digital human project. Today, digital humans are considered a main ingredient for brands who want to automate and scale immersive customer interactions in the Metaverse. Danny’s entrepreneurial track record includes developing games at the age of eight and founding a Telecommunications company he started at 25. He has earned several accolades which include winning the Sir Richard Branson ‘Virgin Business challenge’ and the ‘Deloitte Fast 50’ NZ awards as one of the country’s fastest growing businesses. I invited Danny to be a guest on my show to talk about digital humans. I wanted to learn why they are considered a main ingredient for brands who want to automate and scale immersive customer interactions in the Metaverse. And I was curious get his POV on how the Metaverse is changing the way businesses are creating brand equity.💥IF YOU WANT HELP GETTING YOUR CLIENTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR BRAND,  REACH OUT TO ME ON SOCIAL AT BRANDING_BADASS OR EMAIL ME AT JGOODSON@GENUMARK.COM Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Jessica Higdon; Co-Founder of The Higdon Group - the number one network marketing training company that provides personal branding and marketing strategies for home-based entrepreneurs. Featured in Inc. 5000 as one of America's fastest growing companies, The Higdon Group stands apart by always giving back. Jessica is also the co-author of “Time Money Freedom” - a book she co-wrote with her husband Ray, her partner in business and in life. In it they provide 10 simple rules to redefine what’s possible and how anyone can radically reshape their life. I invited Jessica to be a guest on my show to share her brave journey from living out of a car to running a multi-million dollar empire. I wanted to learn about her relationship  with money and how it has affected her success.  And I was curious to get her POV on the role swag plays in creating brand awareness.💥IF YOU WANT HELP GETTING YOUR CLIENTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR BRAND,  REACH OUT TO ME ON SOCIAL AT BRANDING_BADASS OR EMAIL ME AT JGOODSON@GENUMARK.COM Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Dale Denham, President and CEO of the Promotional Products Association International - better known as the PPAI. Dale’s also the man behind #Online18 - a list he created in 2014 highlighting the most influential social media voices in the Promotional Products Industry. And I'm excited to share, I made the list this year thanks to my podcast! I invited Dale to be a guest on my show to talk about #Online18. I wanted to know what inspired him to start this prestigious list. And I was curious to learn how he decides who gets on it every year. And finally, as President of the PPAI, I was curious to get Dale’s POV on the role promotional products play in creating brand awareness.💥IF YOU WANT HELP GETTING YOUR CLIENTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR BRAND,  REACH OUT TO ME ON SOCIAL AT BRANDING_BADASS OR EMAIL ME AT JGOODSON@GENUMARK.COM Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Gair Maxwell - a Brand Strategist and global authority on helping organizations create legendary brands. A former radio and tv host, Gair is an award-winning keynote speaker and author of the new book Big Little Legends; How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands. It's a book he wrote to help leaders identify timeless, universal secrets to help them create irresistible brands of their own. I invited Gair to be a guest on my show to discuss “The Mona Lisa Effect”. I wanted to know how any brand, no matter what size, can become a legend. And I was curious to get his POV on why storytelling is at the forefront of a brand’s success.💥IF YOU WANT HELP GETTING YOUR CLIENTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR BRAND,  REACH OUT TO ME ON SOCIAL AT BRANDING_BADASS OR EMAIL ME AT JGOODSON@GENUMARK.COM Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca

My guest today is Mathew Pierce; the Co-Founder of the #Hashtagslayer app - a startup Instagram marketing tool that’s helping small business owners reach their ideal clients on Instagram. Not only does #Hashtagslayer optimize hashtags that are specifically tailored to your specific needs, it provides inside information that allows you to avoid banned hashtags, which can only cause problems and possibly get you banned from Instagram altogether. I invited Mathew to be a guest on my show to discuss the “dos and don’ts” of hashtags. I wanted to know why they are such valuable branding tools when creating brand awareness on social media. And I was curious to learn what the optimum amount of hashtags is when creating a post.💥IF YOU WANT HELP GETTING YOUR CLIENTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR BRAND,  REACH OUT TO ME ON SOCIAL AT BRANDING_BADASS OR EMAIL ME AT JGOODSON@GENUMARK.COM Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. I'd love to hear from you so let's connect!Insta - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca