
Bald Ambition
An expert in consultative selling shares the latest insights in branding, entrepreneurship, business technology, and sheer grit and motivation.
Episodes
22 episodes
Navigating an FDA in Chaos During Turbulent Times
Mookie Spitz welcomes Dale Cooke, one of the most trusted names in FDA regulatory compliance, who shares a survival guide for healthcare marketing professionals during this historic time of sweeping upheaval. Against the backdrop of Trump’s sec...
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Episode 22
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1:04:28

The Customer Doesn't Care About You
In this punchy, provocative solo episode of Bald Ambition, host Mookie Spitz delivers a masterclass in consultative selling by starting with an uncomfortable truth: customers don’t care about you—your product, your company, or y...
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Episode 21
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40:29

Kolming the Future of Health Innovation
Your bald host Mookie Spitz sits down with fellow follically-challenged digital strategist and innovator Todd Kolm for a scalp-tingling ride through the world of AI, healthcare, and the ever-elusive art of being human in a hyper-digital age.
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Episode 20
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1:00:01

Optimizing Healthcare Marketing with AI
Bald Ambition welcomes Noriko Yokoi, co-founder of 3Cubed.ai, to discuss how generative AI is actually transforming the advertising landscape — with focus on the highly regulated world of healthcare communications. Noriko shares her journey fro...
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Episode 19
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55:42

The Riley Rizz
Host Mookie Spitz chats with advertising legend Tim Riley for a frank, feisty, and fun conversation about career pivots, personal branding, top notch client relationships, and the power of human connection and transformation. From Mad Men-style...
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Episode 18
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1:16:19

Finding The Invisible Gorilla
Host Mookie Spitz chats with strategist Andrew Thorne, founder of The Invisible Gorilla consultancy to explore the importance of seeing the "invisible gorilla"—those obvious but overlooked insights—and the need for marketing and PR to merge, mo...
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Episode 17
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1:03:02

Rebranding the Democrats for Victory
Today the BA pod brings back a prior guest, Vince Parry of Parry Branding Group to talk politics, namely the rebranding of the defeated and despondent Democratic Party. Setting things up by describing the "Trump Paradox" of the Dems having a pe...
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Episode 16
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1:54:04

The Sherpa of Impact-Driven Leaders
Markets and companies are in transition, and so are many of their top business executives. Having undergone her own career transformation, Silja Chouquet empowers impact-driven leaders to create thriving, successful business models so that they...
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Episode 15
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1:15:22

Tony Ricci Revels in Health and Happiness
Complex problems often have simple solutions, and Tony Ricci insists that only a few, fun minutes of movement a day will get us well on our way to healthier, happier lives. Give us a listen as Tony explains the profound benefits of routine exer...
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1:20:46

Breaking Good with Reza Ziai
Reza Ziai is living the artistic dream, literally rolling around the desert in his mobile van, writing, recording, and distributing his music. He takes a break to chat with me about his creative process, the music industry, and realizing his po...
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Episode 13
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2:33:43

The Hero of Healthcare Tech
The Apple iPhone launched in 2007, officially ushering in the age of mobile communications technology. The healthcare and life science industries recognized the potential of "mobile health" to revolutionize diagnostics and preventative medicine...
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Episode 12
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1:21:10

Making Character Count
Hiring mistakes cost companies billions of dollars each year, a trend that continues to plague recruiters, hiring managers, and especially candidates, who seek work that best aligns with their natural strengths and career aspirations. Meet Sean...
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Episode 11
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1:08:19

Disrupting the Consultancy Model for Clients and Talent
Today's chaotic business environment is forcing companies, especially those in healthcare and lifesciences, to maximize their return on customer experience investments. Consultancies have evolved to address these needs, but often fall short in ...
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Episode 10
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1:08:21

Making Spice Play Nice
The Wild WIld West of Spice has finally been tamed, and done so through a surprising hero's journey of a Spice Lover and entrepreneur caring for his father only to find himself starting an innovative new company. Hear how spice intensity and fl...
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Episode 9
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2:00:17

Millennial Falcon
Millennials have gotten a bad rap, but is it deserved? How are they fairing in today's tough business climate, and what do hiring managers need to know as this generation starts taking the helm? I talk to a Millennial, and you might be surprise...
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Episode 8
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1:03:29

Take Command Of Your Personal Brand
Personality supersedes policy, now more than ever. How can we differentiate ourselves in an increasingly transactional and commoditized business environment? A branding expert shares proven menthods for creating and activating your p...
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Episode 7
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1:33:05

Rebuilding Trust In A Transactional World
American corporate culture is at a crossroads as budgets shrink, investors demand returns, and employees feel commoditized. Join me for a robust conversation with Skot Waldron, an internal communications expert, who partners with bus...
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Episode 6
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1:13:10

Zoomer Success in a Boomer World
Hannah is at the oldest end of the Gen Z generation, being one of the first to experience the struggles of a new reality in an old system. Her personal challenges in the workforce have forced her to adapt, eventually disc...
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Episode 5
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1:16:34

On the iMarc: An Agile Agency Remodel
Today's hot housing market is encouraging luxury renovations to boost value and quality of life, making the niche Design-Build remodeling industry more competitive than ever before. Here's how an expert agency entrepreneur consultatively grows ...
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Episode 4
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49:32

The Engine of Career Reinvention
When are we too old to reinvent ourselves and our careers? Never! We discuss why and how…The GuestTorrey is a human being. But also former tech product manager in New York turned aspiring small business owner. After 15 ...
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Episode 3
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1:53:24
