In this episode, I’m going to be diving into the basics of small business marketing and how you can improve your overall operation, such as:

- How to find your audience
- The importance of controlling your online presence
- Why you should consider blogging
- Effectively capturing prospect information
- Using email marketing to nurture your leads
- Managing your client relationships with a CRM

Any digital marketing advancements you make will have a noticeable impact on your business growth, your lead generation, and your overall reputation.

So, let's dive in and Figure it Out together!

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Look around you, so many things that were once considered necessities such as answering machines, alarm clocks, maps, VHS tapes, CDs, and so much more have all been replaced by a smartphone or tablet.

Digital advancements have dematerialized our world. The tools people need are no longer represented by physical belongings; they’re now accessible through smart devices. Each person today is represented by individual pieces of data called PII or Personally Identifiable Information.

 In this episode, I’m going to break down PII even further and discuss some of today’s digital targeting measures. 

Let’s dive right in and figure it out together! 

In today’s podcast, I’ll be walking you through mobile marketing: what it is, why it’s so important, the different types of mobile marketing, its benefits, and its disadvantages.

Did you know that 71% of marketers believe that mobile marketing is the core of their business? Stick around because in this episode, I’m going to tell you why.

Let’s dive right in and figure it out together!

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Now that in-person events are a possibility again, many of us are anxious to start engaging face-to-face.

In this episode, I’ll be discussing a topic that I have years of experience in –– trade shows; specifically, how you can effectively cater to post-pandemic audiences with a hybrid event strategy, one that combines technological aspects with your traditional modes of outreach.

A successful trade show is composed of three parts: the pre, the during, and the post-event strategy. Modern audiences need a modern-day approach, so join me as I break down a refreshingly new event strategy that will impress both your in-person and your virtual audiences.

Let's dive right in and figure it out together!

Successful businesses are those that embody a strong and recognizable identity. Is your business or company one of them?

In today’s episode, I’ll break down corporate identity— what it is, how your company can improve their public perception and/or corporate identity, and examples of those who have already mastered it. 

Let’s dive right in and figure it out together!

In today’s podcast we will be discussing some of the projected sales and marketing trends of 2022, some of the technological AI advancements that are already generating a lot of buzz, and how you and your business, company, and/or team can prepare for these upcoming industry game-changers.

Let’s dive right in and figure it out together!

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Being the leader of my own marketing agency has taught me firsthand just how quickly market trends can shift. The consumers of yesterday, are not the same consumers of today.

Your customers and clients expect a personalized experience that is carefully tailored to their individual interests. And, in order to effectively meet these expectations, you need to understand the needs and wants of your target audience, and how you can cater to their demands better than your competition.

In today’s episode, we will explore the topic of CRM, short for, Customer Relationship Management. We’ll cover all the bases––what it is, why so many modern-day companies are using CRM software to engage with their target audience, and how you can use your CRM to run a successful customer-oriented business.

Let’s dive in and figure it out together!

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A true leader understands that in order to gain respect, they have to connect with their audience through effective in-person communication, as well as through today’s digital channels. 

In this episode, we explore the ways that you can hone your communication skills so you can become a talented communicator, on and off the screen! Join me, as I break down what takes some people years to master into just a few easy steps. 

Let’s dive right in and figure it out together!

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Join me for this new episode as I discuss the many aspects of affiliate marketing—what it is, why it’s become so popular amongst today’s digital youth, what qualifies as affiliate marketing, and how companies and consumers are utilizing affiliate marketing in 2021.

We will talk about:

• The three parties that make up affiliate marketing 
• The most popular ways that e-Commerce affiliate marketing is used 
• Today's most well-known affiliate partnership programs 
• The advantages and disadvantages of affiliate marketing

In this episode, I discuss a marketing phenomenon that in recent years has swept all over the web–––influencer marketing on social media.

Like most things in life, there are positives and negatives to social media influencer marketing, and it may not be as straight forward as you think. So, let’s dive right into today’s topic and figure it out together.

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In this episode, I will be discussing PPC ads, and how you can ensure the success of your next campaign.

Learn How To:
- Effectively revise, identify, and expand your keywords
- Successfully integrate customer reviews within your display ads
- Utilize geotargeting to display your ads within a specific location
- Properly review your client and prospect demographics
- Efficiently revamp your landing pages

So, join me as we figure out how to optimize the results of your PPC campaigns!

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In today’s episode, I will be discussing a challenge that many businesses in this current COVID-19 environment are experiencing, LIMITED HIRABLE TALENT.  

I am sure it comes as no surprise to many of you that the pandemic has completely changed the way in which many of us work, communicate, and even feel. And these feelings have impacted what many employees are now expecting from their jobs. In comparison, COVID-19 has also changed the demands of employers as well.

 I’ll go into detail about some of these evolved demands, and how you can better navigate through this new era of limited talent and increased expectation. 

Let's dive in and figure it out together!

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In today’s podcast, I discuss something which I am sure that many of you have personally experienced as a direct result of COVID-19 – hybrid work environments. 

I’ll dive deeper into what hybrid work environments look like, what they can mean for your company and your employees, and how they might actually be here to stay, even after this pandemonium subsides.

Let's dive in and figure it out together!

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This week, we’re tackling the topic of digital transformation (DX). In this episode, I discuss the questions many brands have been asking in the wake of last year’s dramatic changes to the way we use—or misuse—technology to survive in what my team likes to call the “The Year of the Life Preserver.”

The questions I hear and respond to on a daily basis and through my podcast are things like: 

• Should we continue using the tools and apps we relied on to stay afloat when the world went remote? 
• What tools should your team use to be more productive moving forward? 
• How can I do more than just survive, but actually thrive and accelerate my digital transformation while coming back even stronger now that business is starting to boom and competition is heating up again?  

Let's dive in and figure it out together.

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Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI): you've heard these words before, but what exactly do they mean? And how can businesses incorporate them in their everyday operations?

Not only is a DEI strategy a socially responsible thing for every company to implement, but it is also an essential step that companies need to take to enhance the success of their overall business. 

To be an inclusive leader that embraces DEI, there are several important factors to consider before getting started. In this episode, we discussed how you and other business leaders can easily promote a more diverse and inclusive company culture where employees feel heard and acknowledged. 

Let's dive in and figure it out together!

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In this episode, I discuss the questions many brands have been asking, especially in tough times like the past year. 

Why does being a purpose-driven business matter? 
Is giving money to a charitable cause enough? 
Do you have to sacrifice profits to pursue purpose? 
How can companies and brands step up to impact long-term positive change? 
Does purpose matter to your employees, partners and prospects? 

And…

WHAT EXACTLY IS PURPOSE? 
Let's dive in and figure it out together!

The Power of Difference: UPS Supplier Diversity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFiFJDaYNAc

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As we progress through the digital age, sales and marketing teams are beginning to see more of an overlap of integration as data becomes more easily accessible and universally important. 

Each business is different, and roles are changing as we adapt and grow with each new client, customer, and partner. Having a unified front between your sales and marketing team not only helps you recoup lost revenue, but strengthens your team's ability to work together toward a common goal.

Let's dive in and figure it out how to align these two teams to work toward the same goal. 

If you have any questions or want to share an example from your own life, reach out! I look forward to continuing on this journey with all of you. 

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I recently had the pleasure of enrolling in a Stanford University class on Natural Language Processing and Natural Language Understanding related to Artificial Intelligence. I learned so much in this class and through my own research and engagement with AI. In this episode, I outline my main takeaways from the course and discuss some examples of modern AI you might not even know you engage with every day.

Let's dive in and figure it out together.

I'd love to hear from you! Reach out, subscribe, or submit a guest proposal to work with me.

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In this episode, we will explore the past, present, and future of Artificial Intelligence. If you're anything like me, AI is something that has sparked your curiosity as we've moved into such a digital world. I was fortunate enough to take a recent class at Stanford University to further dive into NLP, NLU, and Artificial Intelligence conversations. I hope you enjoy it!

I'd love to hear from you! To reach out, subscribe, submit a guest proposal, or work with me, explore the links below.

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Welcome to Figuring It Out! In this episode, we will explore how to find your perfect work/life balance. As a lifelong entrepreneur, husband, and father of four, I have personally struggled to achieve this at times in my life. In this episode, I will share some of the practices and self-exploration I have personally utilized to avoid burnout and achieve an ideal work/life balance.

I'd love to hear from you! To reach out, subscribe, submit a guest proposal, or work with me, explore the links below.

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Welcome back to Figuring It Out. Today we are going to talk about the highs and lows of company culture and how to better connect with your team in a variety of ways. I will discuss how to recognize a negative company culture and the steps you can take to turn it around. At the end of the episode, we will be introducing a new concept called our "Move Your Feet Moment". Let's dive in and figure it out together. 

In our last episode, we discussed how to create and cultivate long-lasting emotional connections in business. I want to expand that idea and talk about how we emulate those connections in the digital space. Let's dive in and figure it out together.

"Before anyone will truly listen to you, you have to establish an emotional connection." In today's episode, we will be exploring the importance of emotional connections, how to create them, and how to cultivate them. These connections may be with your clients, prospects, partners, or even your work community. Let's dive in and figure it out together. 

Hello, and welcome to Figuring It Out. My name is Kevin England, a lifelong entrepreneur and CEO of Vonazon, and I will be your host. This is my first podcast, and so before we embark on this journey, I want to tell you all a little bit more about myself and why I’m doing this. On top of being a successful entrepreneur, I’ve raised four children and founded many businesses. I started this podcast to help people find success and balance in both their personal and professional lives. Now let's dive in and figure it out together.