Marketing Minds Meet

We have David Loria who owns Squeaky's Cleaning on the show! David chats with us about the beginnings of his cleaning company Squeaky's Cleaning, how he started a marketing company prior to Squeaky's, finding quality people to work for him, the current marketing successes & improvements for Squeaky's, web 3 for his business, how he found out about/joined the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon, how he still enjoys eating a happy meal from time to time and...if he would make a deal with the devil!! Find out more information about Squeaky's Cleaning below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Phone: 248-980-7468 Email: team@squeakyscleaning.com 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - What Is Squeaky's Cleaning? 05:05 - David's "A-ha" Moment To Start A Marketing Company Pre-Squeaky's 06:54 - Squeaky's Most Requested Cleaning Service 08:31 - David's Take On His Staff 09:52 - Finding Quality People To Want To Work 11:37 - Squeaky's Cleaning Marketing Successes & Improvements 16:20 - Web 3 For Squeaky's Cleaning Future??? 22:20 - What David DOES NOT Like About What He Does 28:15 - Toughest Cleaning Job David Can Recall 33:12 - Would David Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?! 39:55 - Walter's iPhone Going Off Playing Paramore!!! 40:55 - What Makes Squeaky's Cleaning Stand Out? 44:52 - How David Found Sigma Alpha Epsilon 46:09 - Big Takeaways David Experienced From The Fraternity 53:13 - Walter Recalls David Enjoying A McDonald's Happy Meal 55:48 - David's Hobbies/Activities 58:41 - David On His Vision For The Future Of Squeaky's Cleaning 01:00:46 - Squeaky's Cleaning Contact Info 01:01:45 - Outro

On this episode of Marketing Minds Meet we are joined by radio royalty!! A staple of Metro Detroit for over 20 years on 96.3 WDVD and co-host for the Blaine And Lauren show, Blaine Fowler chats about his journey getting into radio, becoming integrated with the city of Detroit, how he met and connected with Walter, the marketing successes and improvements with his show and the station and...Blaine asks Walter about Apple Music and CD vs. vinyl!! Find out more information about Blaine And Lauren and 96.3 WDVD below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Instagram 00:00 - Intro 03:39 - Who Is Blaine Fowler? If You Didn't Already Know 05:21 - Blaine's Inspiration For Getting Into Radio/Broadcasting 07:47 - The Science Behind Engaging w/Listeners 09:48 - How Blaine Became Integrated w/Detroit 13:50 - How Blaine & Walter Met/Connected 16:03 - Blaine's Offer To Walter To Play Bass In His Band 17:39 - Walter Cherishes The Time He Had As An Intern 21:00 - Marketing Successes & Improvements For Blaine's Show & 96.3 26:51 - Blaine's Chemistry w/His On Air Personalities 32:17 - Being Genuine On Air 35:25 - Blaine's Take On The Future Of Broadcasting 37:44 - Blaine's Question For Walter... 39:20 - Walter Enlightens Blaine About The Wonders Of Apple Music 40:57 - Blaine Asks Walter...CD Or Vinyl??? 44:39 - Blaine Fowler Morning Show Contact Info 46:40 - Blaine's Hobbies/Activities 47:29 - Outro

This episode of Marketing Minds Meet marks a first for the show!! Brooke Hoover who is a student majoring in Marketing got to spend this summer as an intern for Savvy Advertising Solutions AND be on her first podcast EVER with us! Brooke talked about what made her want to study marketing, how she landed her internship with Savvy, where she sees the evolution of marketing going, influencers, web 3, her love of going thrifting and...meeting Ariana Grande?!?! 😮 Find out more information about Savvy Advertising Solutions below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Email: admin@savvyadvertising.com 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Brooke's College & Major 02:41 - What Made Brooke Want To Study Marketing 03:33 - What Subgenre Of Marketing Fascinates Brooke The Most 05:28 - Brooke Going Into Her Junior Year 06:24 - How Brooke Landed An Internship w/Savvy Advertising Solutions 08:15 - Brooke's Tasks at Savvy 09:15 - The Most Important Lesson Brooke's Learned w/Her Internship 12:06 - Where Brooke Sees The Evolution Of Marketing Going 14:41 - "Influencers" 20:21 - Brooke's Take On Web 3 23:27 - What Brooke DOES NOT Like About Being A Marketing Major 26:43 - Does Brooke Find Her Fellow Classmates Unable To Express Their True Creativity? 32:24 - Would Brooke Make A Deal w/The Devil?!?! 39:56 - Brooke's Hobbies/Activities 41:38 - Where Brooke Likes To Thrift At 48:14 - 90s/2000s Are Back 54:38 - Is Brooke On The Sabrina Carpenter Train?? 55:55 - 1989 Is The ONLY Taylor Swift Album Walter Cares For 56:34 - Walter's Current Pop Artists Of Choice 58:30 - Brooke & Ariana Grande 01:05:04 - Savvy Advertising Solutions Contact Info 01:05:39 - Outro

We are BACK for another installment of Marketing Minds Meet and on this episode we have a fellow marketer who has crossed paths with W.A. Hooper Marketing in the last while. Tim Edwards owner of Edwards Marketing Solutions has been helping clients look good online and strategizing where they're best suited to be on the internet. He chats about his company's beginnings, industries he's enjoyed working with, why some marketers give off a "closed off" vibe, what he DOES NOT like about his career/company, if he'd make a deal w/the devil and...trips he has planned for the calendar year!! For more information about Edwards Marketing Solutions visit the information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Phone: 313-437-2190 Email: tim@edwardsmkt.com

Abigail Turnbull of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce has made it one year working for the chamber and she relays her experiences so far in this episode of Marketing Minds Meet!! We chat about various topics including taking on two roles as Membership AND Marketing Director, another year of Restaurant Week, Web 3, brainstorming young professional event ideas and...of course...if Abigail would make a deal w/the devil!! For more information regarding the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce and how to become a member please visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Email: aturnbull@grossepointechamber.com Phone: 313-881-4722 (ex.102) Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Is print advertising officially dead?!?! 😦😦😦😦 Rebecca Reyes of The Little Blue Book makes the case that it isn't!! We cover a variety of topics including...her journey with The Little Blue Book, adapting to the digital era, what the ROI is for a print ad, exploring web 3, making a deal w/the devil and...the joy of live music and fly fishing!! For more information about The Little Blue Book, Shores Magazine & Towar Productions visit the links/information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Facebook Email: rebecca@towar.com

Health Insurance. Something we need and should have but...who can help further explain it in a way that's relatable? Zach Norris owner of Norris Health Quotes. That's who!!! Zach chats about what inspired him to get into the health insurance industry, his biggest challenge(s), where he places his ad signs, if he'd make a deal w/the devil and how he would like to open his own brewery for families. For more information regarding health insurance contact Norris Health Quotes below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Phone: 248-897-4941 Website Facebook Instagram

Maria Miller, Executive Director of The War Memorial, makes her debut on the show!! We discuss the new building add-on, Maria's awesome staff, web 3.0, the infamous flood damage of 2021 and...Maria asks Walter if HE would make a deal w/the devil 😦😦😦 For more information about The War Memorial please visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Returning to the show is none other than Sofia Kirkman!!! She is the owner of Part Of Your World Princess Co. based in Grosse Pointe and on this episode of Marketing Minds Meet we tackled some deep and dark truths. Topics include preying and shaming in other local acting companies, the complexities of self-esteem and body shaming, all the way to why Sofia wants to change the industry for the better with her company. For more information about Part Of Your World Princess Co. and booking inquiries visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Instagram Facebook TikTok Email: sofia@partofyourworldprincessco.com Corporate Event Inquiries: events@partofyourworldprincessco.com

We have David Underwood from Top Flite Financial and Mike Mitchell from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Kee Realty St. Clair Shores on this episode! David and Mike discuss their journey going into mortgage lending and becoming a realtor, the 2024 real estate forecast, entering web 3.0 AND if they'd make a deal with the devil!! For more information regarding if you're pre-qualified and/or ready to purchase a house visit David & Mike's contact information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ David Underwood Mobile: 248-219-3457 📱 Email: duloanguy@yahoo.com 📧 Facebook Instagram Mike Mitchell Phone: 586-291-2652📱 Website 🧑‍💻 Facebook

We had a blast getting to chat with Maddie and Mary Mancus of Glitter & Scotch!! Both shared their experiences in retail, school and how that all led them to want to open up their own boutique clothing shop in The Village in Grosse Pointe, MI. What will the next 5-10 years look like for their business? Will they venture into Web 3.0? Would they make a deal with the devil if given the chance??? For more information on how to shop all things Glitter & Scotch visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Instagram Facebook

What a conversation we had with Shanneal Tate!! She has been making a name for herself and her business, Precise Micro Beauty, and this is just the beginning! We dived into quite an array of topics such as body sculpting, permanent makeup, toxic work environments, web 3.0 and how she likes her steak done. For more information and to book one of her services follow the links provided below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ right now 😁 Website Instagram Phone Number: 586-596-5132

Margarita Stetz has been hitting the ground running for the past six months getting her fitness studio Body Matrix By Margo off to a solid start! Her background from living in LA to working at other gym facilities to now owning a fitness studio that caters to women and has infrared saunas has shaped her on quite a journey and career. We got to chat about her vision for the future of Body Matrix By Margo, challenges running a business, the benefits of using infrared saunas at the studio and if she would make a deal with the devil!! For more information and to begin your fitness journey with Body Matrix By Margo visit the links below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Website Instagram TikTok

Anita Miko is all about helping others feel better and refreshed with their overall well being! Which is one of the many reasons why she went on to form her own business The Traveling Acupuncturist. We discuss her entrepreneur journey thus far, the benefits of ear acupuncture, entering the world of Web 3.0, why small intimate group settings are her preferred clientele and even her favorite vegetarian dish to cook. To learn more about The Traveling Acupuncturist and to book a group session with Anita please visit the website and information below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Phone: 313-585-4612

Tom Mercer owner of Mercer Agency is new to the Grosse Pointe Woods business community! He's all about having his clients ask A LOT of questions to make sure they're going with the right insurance policy for their needs. We chatted about his journey getting into the insurance industry, his successes with his digital marketing, if he would make a deal with the devil AND how he flatlined and was brought back to life!!! 😦😦😦 For more information and questions about your insurance needs visit the links and contact info below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Facebook Instagram Phone: 586-265-2304 Email: t.mercer@fbinsmi.com

Janet Abdenour Dabney is not only the owner of Jamcat Candles but she's also an avid Michigan Wolverine Football fan, Lions fan and enjoys being outdoors gardening! On this episode of Marketing Minds Meet Janet talks about her journey with Jamcat Candles, the successes and future of the social media campaign, web 3.0 and...if she would ACTUALLY make a deal with the devil!!! To learn more and shop for Jamcat Candles visit the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Instagram Email Wholesale Ordering

On this episode of Marketing Minds Meet...Elayna Clair of EC Creations chatted about her journey as an artist, convincing the general public that what she does is NOT "just hobby" and...even made a decision on if she'd sell her soul to the devil in exchange for worldwide fame and recognition 😦😦😦 To learn more about Clair's art and purchasing her prints visit the links provided here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Instagram Facebook Linktree Patreon

Betsy Styles has just recently celebrated her one year anniversary of opening The Lon Next Door Salon & Spa. A lot has happened in the last year and she couldn't be happier and optimistic for the future of her business! She is joined by her social media manager Elayna Clair aka Clair and they bonded over wearing the same hat. Betsy talks about her journey getting to where she's at, what she doesn't like about what she does, web 3.0 and how her daughter was the biggest inspiration for the name of The Lon Next Door. To learn more and book one of The Lon Next Door's services for yourself and/or a loved one please follow the links provided below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website Instagram Facebook Community Group Phone: 313-882-6240 24/7 Text Line: 313-362-4604

Cyndee Sparre & Brian Madeleine are here to make sure your financial needs and well being are strong! From insight on the inflation rate down to finding grocery stores with great deals Cyndee and Brian got you covered! Get in contact with Cyndee and Brian below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ for more information and questions on your financial goals today!  Cyndee Sparre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaSparre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-sparre/ Brian Madeleine Website: https://www.madeleinefinancialcoaching.com/?fbclid=IwAR3uAwiLvEkEngJQadmp_DOr076yp7-hHBE5eYrluaSsffCRZxhJhEuxXwo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeleinefinancialcoaching/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/madeleinefinancialcoaching Email: brian@madeleinefinancialcoaching.com

Sonia Santos went from being a full time nurse who was on the front lines during 2020 to now owning her own business...The Radiant Alchemist. Her mission is to help heal her customers with her mostly vegan skincare product line and soaps while providing science to further her credibility.  For more information about The Radiant Alchemist be sure to visit their website and social media ⬇️⬇️⬇️  Website: https://theradiantalchemist.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theradiantalchemist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theradiantalchemist