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Ben and Sue decided on monthly updates, so they're keeping their word. In this episode they are honest about what the team is working on/working towards, interview talks, and owning up to issues made on the team.

The best way to get through these issues? Recognize them and figure out a plan to move forward. You can't ignore your way through issues!

Ben and Sue go live at the Wisconsin Credit Union League’s 2023 Marketing and Public Relations Workshop!

What would make this podcast more electric? If it was done in front of a live audience?

Join Ben, Sue, and special guest, Denise Wymore, as they talk about humanizing your brand in front of a live audience!

Oh, and they also do a fun true/false segment and Denise explains what G.S.D. actually means!

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Bay Beach

Barbie Movie

Giving up control over something can be a very hard thing to do, but luckily for you there are a lot of variables that Ben and Sue cover in this episode.

Ben and Sue talk about surrendering control and how it can help to build teams and move them closer toward their shared fate, grow as individuals for future roles, and to be able to see their vision.

Ben and Sue share their opinions on the new text-based social media platform Threads.

They also discuss the business strategy of Threads and how it might help us understand the “Fediverse”. Also...What is the fediverse?! And don't worry, they will explain what that is too.

They will finish off with explaining how joining a new social media platform can affect your current strategy. What's the best option? Tune in and find out!

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Old World Wisconsin

Have you had an issue with one of your teammate's work? How do you handle the situation?

In this episode Ben and Sue talk about the social contract that prevents us from helping each other grow and how to handle them in an appropriate way. Spoiler: Your boss doesn't need to fix everything.

Before we explain what it is, just know, it's for everyone! YAY!

In this episode, Ben and Sue talk about their experience in DE (development education), why everyone should do it, and what to expect.

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National Credit Union Foundation's DE program

In this episode, Sue shares her definition of an "all stop" and why it is important for a functional team.

Ben and Sue also provide examples of what is going well (goal setting and incorporating the whole team in conversations) and maybe what isn't going as planned (having milestones in place and having shared fate for projects).

Consumer Behavior can affect your marketing strategy. Consumers act, think, buy, and respond in certain ways.

In this episode, Ben and Sue provide a list of things that can help drive/predict consumer behavior, things that can negatively affect consumer behavior, and they also talk about how it can affect what we do and how we can work with it.

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Dog Toy Project

Josh Groban as Sweeney Todd

In this episode, Ben and Sue talk about the concept of pairing and how it prevents functional teams from being truly accountable. They give you examples of pairing in the workplace and also give you new ideas on how your team can curb it.

Have you ever had a marketing idea whether it's for your personal brand or business and you don't know where to start?

Ben and Sue deep dive right into top tips to get you started as a new marketer. They cover six important tips to get you started on the right track.

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