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Dave Edwards is currently EVP of Growth at R3, a global marketing consultancy. Our hosts, Mat Zucker and Josh Boaz, learn about Dave's career starting at Milton Samuels Advertising to 14 years at powerhouse R/GA and ultimately at R3. They also talk about his alter ego "Weather Edwards" which he explains as a goofball bit that weaved its way into his career. Dave has lots to share about career choices, what it takes to thrive in business development, being kind & optimistic, why he always asks two questions, and how to succeed at conferences (“The Handshake ROI”). Plus, he gives a special thank you note to his long-time colleague and friend Vin Farrell (and sneaks in a second one to his wife, Nomi!). Tune in for some great lessons, stories and laughs. In this Episode0:00 - Dave's Start at Milton Samuels & Andersen & Lembke6:53 - Going to Ogilvy9:31 - Lessons in Making Changes13:15 - Growing with R/GA15:54 - Staying Relevant20:03 - Skills He Learned22:16 - Business Development vs. Sales24:43 - Weather Edwards28:22 - Handshake ROI at Conferences30:50 - Thank You Note33:33 - Top Picks Links MentionedThe Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter IsaacsonHomesick for Another World: Stories by Ottessa MoshhfeghJourney of Humanity: The Origins of Wealth and Inequality by Oded GalorWeather Edwards on InstagramDave Edwards on LinkedIn Subscribe to never miss a show! Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com or email us at marketing@directagents.com. Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Bradley Werner is currently Senior Director of Global Content Strategy, Innovation & Experience at CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services brand. Bradley’s career is varied across digital media with internships in entertainment, an early career at start-ups in digital video and branded content, a slew of roles at publishers including running video at the NY Post and being a managing editor within Complex, and jumping back into the start-up world. Now, he is on the client-side at CBRE in content marketing, running the team that -- among other things -- produces their podcast, The Weekly Take. We talk about careers with startups, mentorship, why he follows the fun, coming to CBRE, and how and from whom he learned to “be a contributor not a contaminator.” In This Episode0:00 - Welcome Bradley Werner1:35 - Career Start7:31 - Intentionality About Career Choices10:52 - Two-Way Mentorship14:35 - Mistakes & Moves17:14 - Follow the Fun19:16 - When to Win the Argument21:53 - Coming to CBRE25:40 - Starting the CBRE Podcast27:24 - Working Globally & Building Consensus28:32 - Bradley's Thank You Note (Bill Caspari “There are contributors and there are contaminators”)31:40 - Top Picks Links MentionedCBRE The Weekly TakeMat’s pick: Marketecture podcastJosh’s pick: The Current podcastBradley’s picks (3 books he reads every year):It’s Not How Good You Are. It’s How Good You Want to Be by Paul ArdenWhatever You Think, Think the Opposite by Paul ArdenShow Your Work by Austin Kleon Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com and subscribe to never miss a show! Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Today on Rising, we're joined by Stephen Cassell, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer at Point32Health. Point32Health is a nonprofit health care provider that is the combination of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, two of New England’s most iconic companies serving the market for over 90 years. Stephen has a 20+ year career in marketing. Prior to Point32, Stephen held strategic marketing roles at Cigna, JP Morgan, HSBC and American Express among others, in multiple countries and markets. In This Episode 0:00-9:00 - Stephen’s Start & Multi-Country Experience (UK, Brazil, Mexico) 9:00-11:15 - Stephen’s Goals & Launching Centurion Card in Mexico 11:15-12:50 - Coming Back to the US (JPM) & Moving Into Healthcare 12:50-15:30 - Switching Industries 15:31-17:25 - Assembling a Personal Board of Directors 17:26-19:38 - Acquiring Cultural Fluency (Companies & Countries!) 19:39-21:51 - Business School: Yes or No? 21:52-23:29 - Point32 & Health Equity 23:30-24.50 - Stephen’s Thank You Note (Cesar Solorzano) 24:51-27:46 - Top Picks (Turning Points podcast, Born Extraordinary book, silence) Links Mentioned Point32Health Stephen Cassell on Linkedin "Turning Points" Point32Health podcast on mental health Born Extraordinary: A Parent’s Guide to Empowering Children to Embrace Their Visible and Invisible Differences by Meg Zucker Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com and subscribe to never miss a show! Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Today on Rising, we're joined by Jesse Purewal. Jesse is the current Global Head of Brand at Qualtrics, where he and his team are defining the category of Experience Management and building a brand around Improving the Human Experience. He also hosts the Breakthrough Builders podcast, a Qualtrics-sponsored show that invites people with influential passions, perspectives, and instincts to share their stories. Prior to Qualtrics, Jesse was a Partner at Prophet, where he worked with clients in SaaS, mobility, AI, business services and more, and launched brands like T-Mobile’s Un-carrier, Intel’s Amazing, and Amazon’s Amazon Business. In this episode, we'll cover Jesse’s career (1:15) The value of business school (10:05) Learning velocity & maintaining an entrepreneurial spark (21:24) Jesse’s thank you note (29:26) Episode picks (35:21) Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information, visit rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Today on Rising, we are joined by Abby Reiner, the Director of Global Brand Reputation and Community Impact at Johnson & Johnson Vision. In this role, Abby is responsible for global business development, brand communication, social media strategy, and much more. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation that dives into brand management, career pivots, and embracing opportunity. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Today on Rising, we are joined by Don Mathis, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Development & Growth at Comcast NBCUniversal, among many other things. In this role, Don focuses on establishing, acquiring, and/or investing in new ventures that broaden Comcast NBCUniversal’s offerings, accessing new & emerging markets, capitalizing on disruptive technologies, and facilitating enterprise transformation.   Don currently serves as Board Director at BluVector, A Comcast Company that works with state-of-the-art AI to revolutionize network security, as well as at Quil, a digital health platform that provides personalized and interactive health journies to consumers and their caregivers. Welcome, Don! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Adrienne Fasano is the former CMO at Cushman & Wakefield and current CEO of Scoperta Wines, a platform which connects small to mid-size wineries to consumers through a digital marketplace. Tune in as she discusses how raising the bar for herself impacted the trajectory of her career. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Greg Besner is both the founder of three successful companies and a teacher. Tune in to hear more about his 22-year-long career as an entrepreneur and his role as an Adjunct Professor at New York University. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Nicohle Schluender is Head of Marketing at Pinpoint Predictive Inc. Tune in to hear her professional story and how her career experiences have shaped her outlook on marketing. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Kristin DiCunzolo is the VP of Marketing and Direct at Wacoal America. Tune in as she shares her experience bringing major heritage brands into the new era of digital marketing and the importance of internal networking. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Shelly Huang is VP of Marketing at Triplemint. Join us as Shelly takes us through career moves that helped her become a more well-rounded marketer as well as the trifecta of criteria she seeks in a "dream job." Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Jane Barandes Pollack is a Career Coach at 4T Coaching. After 25+ years as a marketing leader managing multi-generational teams, Jane decided to pursue her passion and became a career coach. We dive into what led her to take this leap of faith as well as her take on burnout, leaving your comfort zone, and embarking on a journey towards career fulfillment. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Matt Diiorio, Assistant Vice President, Head of Global Demand Generation at MetLife, takes us through his career journey from agency-side to client-side. Matt has built a successful career leading major brand transformations - from working on the account management side for iconic CPG brands like GE right out of college to leading MetLife’s global brand refresh. Along the way, Matt learned the value of establishing and maintaining connections with past mentors throughout his career. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Stephanie Dobbs Brown is Chief Marketing Officer at Intercontinental Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Stephanie takes us through her start in media and her path to ICE. Along the way, Stephanie learned valuable lessons about teamwork and the power marketing has on an organization. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Chieh Huang is CEO of Boxed. Chieh takes us through his journey through law school and his escape from the traditional 9-5 job. Along the way, Chieh has learned key leadership lessons, from understanding the long path of success to fostering a people-focused culture. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Paul Suchman is Chief Marketing Officer at Audacy, Inc. Paul takes us through his long and wide career—from advertising to digital, and from agency to client-side. Along the way, Paul shares his lessons about building a successful team and building world-class brands. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Mat Zucker is a Senior Partner and co-leader of Prophet's global marketing and sales practice, as well as co-host of Rising. In this special episode, Josh turns the mic on Mat to hear about his career path and what he learned putting it all down in his new memoir Bronze Seeks Silver. Mat shares his rise from secretary in a creative department to agency creative director and management consultant. An entrepreneur and hustler from day one, Mat believes luck is what you make it. Find Mat's new book of lessons along the way on Amazon or via bronzeseekssilver.com. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Tony Ambroza is the Chief Brand Officer at Carhartt. Tony takes us through his journey to Carhartt, from attending graduate school to his passion for sports. Learn from his career advice, including how to be the champion for the idea, connecting the dots within the organization, and always keeping an open and curious mindset. Josh and Mat are excited to share Tony's path to Carhartt. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Emily Smith is the Founder & CEO of Chorus, a matchmaking app where friends swipe for friends. After attending business school for Social Entrepreneurship, Emily discovered her interest in non profits and social impact. What started as a “by the books” career matured into a path rooted in her passions. Tune in to to hear about her shift from consulting to startups and her life advice to focus on what matters. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Top Picks: Emily: Insecure - TV Show Maddie: Bob Iger Autobiography Josh: Economist Radio Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message

Julie Purser is Vice President of Marketing, Loyalty & Partnerships across Asia Pacific for Marriott International. In this episode, Julie shares her path from consulting to the client side, as well as taking the leap and moving her family overseas. Josh and Mat are excited to share Julie's journey through her MBA program, her careers learnings, and life advice along the way. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. Top Picks: Mat Zucker: The Playground App Julie: Nice White Parents - Podcast Josh: Out School - eLearning Website, Bonvoy App --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingpodcast/message