Maven Minds

13/02/2023

We caught up with AllTrails CEO Ron Schneidermann to discuss the important role culture plays in business growth and success. You have got to hear his insight on Episode 9! Perfect material!

The rapid growth of AllTrails has required them to explore what it means to hire and build a team of individuals who all share a common purpose; connecting people with the outdoors. CEO, Ron Schneidermann, shares how they’re making hiking trails all around the world accessible for ever ...

10/02/2023

We had a lot of fun talking about SaaS tools, innovation and all things marketing with Nathan Ellering at CoSchedule. Catch the latest on Episode 6! https://mavenminds.com/season-1-trailblazers/s1-e6-coschedule-nathan-ellering-talks-making-content-marketing-easier-more-efficient-data-driven-tools/

08/02/2023

Ready to get out a bit? Maybe work off some of that holiday feast? Hit the trails with Episode 9 and Ron Schneidermann, CEO of AllTrails. He talks culture, growth and will give you all the scrappy get-it-done motivation you need to jump straight into your next project.

The rapid growth of AllTrails has required them to explore what it means to hire and build a team of individuals who all share a common purpose; connecting people with the outdoors. CEO, Ron Schneidermann, shares how they’re making hiking trails all around the world accessible for ever ...

07/02/2023

Read how this CEO used creative approaches to find the funds needed to launch his business...

When launching his business, Luckybobbleheads, CEO Alex Smith needed to find start-up capital. "Adequate capital is required for starting any business. Obtaining funds to stock or secure a business premises was the biggest challenge I faced when starting my business," said Smith. " ...

04/02/2023

Every day is when you've got some amazing growing businesses to spotlight on your podcast! Enjoy your weekend with all the small business partnership knowledge we collected from Emily Ackart and Anna Alessi in Episode 2. See the Episode preview on YouTube!

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Anna Alessi, Owner of Cycle of Heart, and Emily Ackart, Owner of Emily Ackart Fitness accomplished the incredible feat of creating, marketing, and seamlessly...

03/02/2023

The creative approaches of Heather's team at Water .org are being tested worldwide as they aim to solve the global water crisis. Hear what she has to say about it. on Apple Podcasts:

‎Show Maven Minds: Trailblazers of Modern Business, Ep S1 E1: Water.org’s Heather Arney Talks Innovation, Climate Change and Impact on the Global Water Crisis - Jul 18, 2022

02/02/2023

More unique, locally-made goods for your holiday events and gatherings! Green Dirt Farm told us all about the full-circle farm-to-table processes that make their artisanal cheeses (and cafe foods!) one-of-a-kind. Listen in on Episode 5!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ceQB8DtzLMH7rR0D81Yfu?si=ff2186aad0d248c2 Sarah Hoffman Sarah Hoffman is blazing a new trail in agri-business with her grass-fed, sheep dairy farm. With a strong team of women to support her endeavors, she’s gone from a sheep farmer to cheese maker to restaurate ....

01/02/2023

Bring a bit of Brazilian culture to your holiday gatherings! Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro's decadent desserts are perfect for your party, family dinner, hostess gifts, corporate gifts, and even a little self-care (for real, get some just for you). Prep for the holidays and hear about the momentum behind this locally owned and operated small business in Episode 4!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JsHnJzXztmlpdlKcllYz6?si=PlT2eSd8SBa6vVJ1QoaxgQ As Kansas City’s first artisanal brigadeiro shop, owners Jessica Harris and mom Regina, are bringing the heart of Brazilian tradition to the midwest. Similar to chocolate truffles, brigadeiro is soft in texture, lu ....

31/01/2023

: Collect customer feedback, then apply what you hear to your product or service development. This allows for your offering to evolve with the needs of customers – keeping your offering relevant and impactful! Hear more about how to apply customer feedback in Episode 6 with CoSchedule! https://mavenminds.com/season-1-trailblazers/s1-e6-coschedule-nathan-ellering-talks-making-content-marketing-easier-more-efficient-data-driven-tools/

30/01/2023

Sneaking into the gift-giving season is a perfect time to look back on Episode 3 with Hallmark Mahogany. Hear how they're uplifting and empowering the voices of black women while curating thoughtful gifts, keepsakes, brands and more inspired by *her* culture!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EsSOJWHiS8y19h7uLOVbi?si=7462dd08ca9c4844 Hallmark Mahogany is rapidly evolving beyond signature Hallmark greeting cards and into a community that gathers, empowers and celebrates black women.  Alexis Kerr At the helm of this grand evolution is Alexis Kerr, ...

27/01/2023

The mom and daughter Co-Founders at Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro are stirring up something special! Hear Jessica Harris dive into the last year of big successes and the new goals she has that will continue to drive business growth. on Apple Podcasts:

‎Show Maven Minds: Trailblazers of Modern Business, Ep S1 E4: Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro Talks Rapid Scale and Culture in Small Business - Aug 1, 2022

26/01/2023

Hallmark Mahogany is rapidly evolving beyond signature greeting cards and gifts – and revealing a new community that gathers, empowers and celebrates black women. Hear our talk with VP Alexis Kerr on Apple Podcasts:

‎Show Maven Minds: Trailblazers of Modern Business, Ep S1 E3: Alexis Kerr, VP of Hallmark Mahogany, Talks Brand Transformation, Cultivating Community and Elevating the Voices of Black Women - Jul 18, 2022

25/01/2023

Did you catch Episode 2? We talked with Wellness Within Her co-founders Anna Alessi and Emily Ackart to learn all the ins and outs of boosting business growth with a successful partnership. Catch their story and insights on the show now! https://mavenminds.com/season-1-trailblazers/s1e2-wellness-within-her-launches-successful-partnership-for-two-growing-small-businesses/

24/01/2023

Taking on the challenges of business firsthand? Leading your team through uncharted waters? Facing growing pains at every turn? Meet the mavens. on Apple Podcasts:

‎Show Maven Minds: Trailblazers of Modern Business, Ep Meet the Mavens - Jun 14, 2022

23/01/2023

Maven Minds explores the changing landscape of modern business with the leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators that are blazing trails through uncharted territory. ⛰️ Sound like you? Join us. Read more about the Maven story on our site:

Maven Minds is the podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators navigating uncharted territory in modern business. The interview-style show takes you inside the minds of experts at every stage of business. Rapid pivots and long-term learnings. Ends, middles and beginnings. Go-all-ins and ge ...

20/01/2023

Is your growth limited by the earliest designs of your product? Read about the approach EDG used to evolve its tools to serve customers better and improve the health of the business.

Businesses, by nature, evolve. Whether influenced by changes in the market, changes in client demand or the ever-changing industry landscape – the products they offer must adjust, pivot and prove value to stay at the top of their game in today's markets. Naturally, that can pose a number of ...

19/01/2023

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18/01/2023

Interested in joining the show's incredible line-up? Ready to share your thoughts with the community? Check out the guest opportunities now available on the site!

Maven Minds welcomes experts from across industries, brands and departments to the show. In addition to one-on-one interviews as part of the podcast, guest opportunities include blog spotlights, guest posts, bonus video content, social appearances and events. If a leader within your organization ...

16/01/2023

We've heard many businesses sing the praises of the hybrid work model. Read how Patriot Coolers adapted their business to protect employees and found big benefits in a new way or working across the country. On the blog now!

Marcus Hutsen Marcus Hutsen and the Patriot Coolers team were actively building their business when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Hutsen, the brand's Business Development Manager, said one of the hardest things was pivoting to a hybrid model. "I think most of us (in the world) wer ...

13/01/2023

Maven Minds is officially on YouTube! Catch a quick preview of Episode 1 now!

Heather Arney, Senior Manager of Insights and Innovation at Water.org, talked with us about the impacts of climate change on the global water crisis in Episo...

12/01/2023

Need social media content inspiration? Look no further than the successful campaigns and approaches used by Hiya Health...

The team at Hiya Health is on a mission to reimagine children's health and end the addiction to sugar with their "sugar-free, junk-free" multivitamin. Darren Litt, Co-Founder, shared one of the earliest challenges of the budding business: expanding the customer base. Darren Litt, ...

11/01/2023

How do you know your product is a fit for the market? Have you asked your customers what they want? Emily Ackart Fitness tells us about how she and Cycle of Heart knew the time was right to launch the Wellness Within Her retreat. Hear their full story on Episode 2 of Maven Minds!

10/01/2023

Episode 10 with Rob Ellerman of The Rob Ellerman Team at ReeceNichols is LIVE! Rob and I dove into his approach to real estate and how he has scaled his business from its earliest stages. We put the spotlight on agent retention, going above and beyond with culture and educating customers for the changing real estate market. Hear it all on Maven Minds now!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QZ30q0dRvpN70tSXiWrHt?si=7ee5cb23bd6f4a86 Rob Ellerman of The Rob Ellerman Team has the #1 real estate group in both Missouri and Kansas with over $3.5 billion in career sales, over 12,000 homes sold, and 26 years of consecutive growth. Behind the years of succ ...

09/01/2023

Partnership powerhouses Emily Ackart and Anna Alessi tell us all about the stand-out retreat that brought their businesses together. Hear the full story of their partnership launch on Apple Podcasts:

‎Show Maven Minds: Trailblazers of Modern Business, Ep S1 E2: Wellness Within Her Launches Successful Partnership For Two Growing Small Businesses - Jul 18, 2022

05/01/2023

We've given you a lot to listen to this week. Episodes 1-7 were loaded with an overwhelming amount of powerhouse business insight! What did you learn? Hear our 4 themes and how to apply what we heard in the mid-season recap!

With such a fantastic lineup for the first 7 episodes of Maven Minds, we wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on all the amazing insights and strategic concepts that our guests have shared with us so far.  Listen to the ideas, thought processes, and lessons learned behind these stor ...

04/01/2023

You need some easy late afternoon listening...we get it! Check out our Garmin interview spotlighting Rebecca Sommers and the Women of Adventure! Episode 7 is packed with inspiration: amazing stories, amazing women, amazing projects – you're going to want to hear it all.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/53SlaiKhvSILwkM0FE44uQ?si=cd49d00802a847e8 Rebecca Sommers To stand out among competitors you have to create a memorable brand which is exactly what Garmin International is doing through their Women of Adventure campaign. Associate Creative Director Rebecca ...