MarketPulse: Pros & Pioneers
Your STORY becomes your WHY.
Marketpulse is, at heart, about sharing marketing advice and support to those who are either trying to 'DIY' what they're doing, or to help those who are looking for support, to find the right partners, and ask the right questions as they outsource.
As we recorded and released season 1 (ending April 2025), we realised, that we're each of us, the product of our journey, story and vision. That's what connects us to our 'why'.
As we launch Season 2, we're going to dive deeper into the amazing stories of our guests, to find out exactly what makes them tick - from working with Hollywood producers, to go-Karting with Lewis Hamilton, and from prison to running a £10m business, we've seen it all on our show!
If you want to hear the incredible stories of our guests, and advice on finding your own, then tune in, give us a subscribe, and please leave feedback if you enjoy the show!
Contact us at:
Email: Paul@javelincontent.com
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Episodes
88 episodes
From Healthcare to Helping Others | David Birchmore
What happens when life forces you to pivot, and you finally give yourself permission to succeed? In this MarketPulse Pros & Pioneers episode, I sit down with David Birchmore, who went from a career in healthcare to building a business that ...
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Episode 32
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43:28
From Gang Kids to Global CEOs | Dr Alison Schmidt
Can you imagine going from working with gang-affiliated kids to coaching global CEOs?That’s the extraordinary path of Dr Alison Schmidt, who’s built a career redefining what leadership really looks like.In this episode of ...
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Episode 31
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53:04
Why Most Leaders Hit Rock Bottom First | Kathy Archer
Ever felt like your leadership role was slowly crushing your spirit? In this episode of MarketPulse, we dive deep with Kathy Archer, a leadership coach who helps women in the non-profit sector lead with confidence and c...
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Episode 30
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41:17
From Warehouse to Web Strategy | Mark Tuxford
Mark Tuxford’s story is not your typical marketing career path. From stacking boxes in a warehouse to breaking through as a sports journalist, to eventually running digital strategy at MWB and hosting the People Behind Brands podcast, ...
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Episode 29
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29:48
The Rewrite Trap: Why Experts Stay Silent - Kristen Sweeney
Kristen Sweeney’s story begins with Broadway dreams—but her real stage would be the boardroom. From training in musical theatre to founding a strategic content agency for the life sciences and B2B sectors, Kristen has learned that communication...
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Episode 28
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39:33
Why Great Leaders Don’t Have All the Answers | Julie Donley
What if the root of your workplace burnout wasn’t overwork—but bad leadership?In this powerful episode of MarketPulse: Pros and Pioneers, Dr Julie Donley shares her remarkable story—starting from being abandoned at sixteen, to r...
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Episode 27
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37:08
She Left Banking to Save Families | Shani Avidar
Are you a new parent desperate for better sleep — for you and your baby?This episode is your lifeline. We’re joined by Shani Avidar, founder of The Sleep Concierge, a former banker who transformed her life (and thousands of others...
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Episode 25
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32:59
Why Most People Suck at Self-Promotion | Frank Agin
What if self-promotion is killing your business?In this episode of MarketPulse: Pros and Pioneers, we welcome Frank Agin, founder of AmSpirit Business Connections and an authority on building value through meaningful relationships. Frank...
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Episode 25
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29:14
The Real Reason Your Meetings Suck | Hayley Watts
Most professionals don’t need more hours in the day—they need better systems.In this episode of MarketPulse: Pros and Pioneers, we sit down with productivity coach and speaker Hayley Watts, whose work has transformed how teams and...
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Episode 23
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39:30
What to Do When Motivation Disappears in Business | Willie Nicol
What happens when the career you’ve built your identity on... just stops feeling right?Willie Nicol spent over 30 years in policing, moved into corporate security, and found himself completely lost after an unexpected redundancy. In this...
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Episode 22
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32:52
Stop Guessing What Your Customers Want | Babs Crane
How do your customers actually make decisions? This week’s guest, Babs Crane, says the answer isn’t in your product—it’s in behavioural science.In this episode of MarketPulse: Pros & Pioneers, Babs shares how she went from a...
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Episode 21
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31:19
This Is Why Your Sales Pitch Fails | Anthony Solimini
This is the sales episode you didn’t know you needed.Anthony Solimini joins us on MarketPulse: Pros & Pioneers to dismantle everything you think you know about selling. With a career that spans global banking, high-stakes sales train...
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Episode 20
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25:44
What School Doesn’t Teach You About Success | Seyam Hamed
In this episode of MarketPulse: Pros & Pioneers, we sit down with Seyam Hamed, a 24-year-old entrepreneur who went from tutoring in local libraries at age 16 to building a global online tutoring brand alongside his sister. Seyam shares his ...
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Episode 19
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23:23
Your Business Isn’t the Problem - You Are! | Mark Musselman
What if your business problems weren’t really about your business at all—but about you? In this episode of MarketPulse: Pros & Pioneers, we sit down with Mark Musselman, a leadership veteran and founder of MX5 Consulting, who’s helped steer...
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Episode 18
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31:40
Faith, Fire, and Scaling Without Burnout | Jim Diebold
Jim Diebold isn’t just a business coach—he’s a man on a mission. After a career spanning electrical engineering, high-level sales, and entrepreneurship, Jim found his calling in helping faith-driven entrepreneurs scale their busines...
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Episode 17
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29:22
Why Business Needs More Drama (and Less BS) | Michael Allosso
What do theatre and leadership have in common? According to Michael Allosso—everything. In this riveting episode of MarketPulse: Pros and Pioneers, we're joined by one of the world’s most dynamic speakers and leadership coaches. Michae...
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Episode 16
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42:12
The Truth About Leadership They Never Taught You | Judy Micale
Judy Micale has built a life and career around one core principle: compassion is power. From her early experiences working across social service, education, and corporate leadership, Judy saw a recurring gap—leaders weren...
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Episode 15
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30:42
How Fake Engagement is Destroying Your Business | Dan Hall
Social media is broken—and Daniel Hall is on a mission to fix it.This Special Edition of MarketPulse: Pros and Pioneers dives deep into two powerful stories:1️⃣ The personal journey of Daniel Hall
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Episode 14
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46:50
Why Chasing Happiness Is Making You Miserable | Erin Burgoon
What if chasing happiness is the very thing making you miserable?We’ve been sold the idea that happiness comes from achievements, success, and checking all the right boxes. But what if we’ve got it backwards?Dr Erin ...
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Episode 13
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28:28
Breaking Limits: The Man Who Won’t Stop | Andy Stone
What does it take to go from hitting rock bottom to becoming a world record-breaking endurance athlete?Andy Stone’s story is one of unbelievable resilience, grit, and defying the odds. Expelled from school. Battling addicti...
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Episode 12
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29:42
How to Make Your Brand Truly Unforgettable | Jimi Gibson
Most marketing is forgettable. Jimi Gibson knows why—and he’s here to fix it.Jimi started his career as a professional magician, learning the art of capturing attention and leaving audiences amazed. Today, as VP of Brand Communication at...
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Episode 11
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30:08
The Go-Giver - Feel GOOD About Selling! | Bob Burg
Most people think sales is about persuasion, tactics, and closing deals. But what if the real secret to success was giving more than you take?In this episode of MarketPulse: Pros and Pioneers, we sit down with Bob...
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Episode 10
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28:01
Master Storytelling, Community & Video in 2025 | Dorien Morin Van Dam
Storytelling isn’t just a marketing trend—it’s the foundation of brand success. This week, we welcome Dorien Morin-van Dam, a social media strategist, content creator, and international keynote speaker with over 14 years of experi...
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Episode 9
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31:38
The Hidden Struggles of Grassroots Sports | Alex Fitchett
For many of us, grassroots sports are where it all begins. Whether it’s football, cricket, or rugby, local clubs shape communities, teach life skills, and bring people together. But there’s a serious problem—these clubs are folding at...
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Episode 8
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