Business Reimagined with Danny Iny

Mitch Joel is one of the leading voices in digital media. He is the host of the Six Pixels of Separation podcast, author of 2 bestselling books and co-founder of Twist Image, the leading Canadian marketing agency that was acquired last year by the largest agency conglomerate in the world to form a global agency called Mirum, where Mitch serves as president. On today's show, Mitch and Danny explore some of the most important existential questions that modern, online entrepreneurs have to struggle with and come to some inspiring and insightful conclusions. Key Points At 2:44 - Mitch talks through the life cycle of the market online, starting with the iconic 'publishing button,' and how it's become something very different these days. At 5:47 - While everyone agrees that the cream rises to the top, Mitch goes into why he thinks that now is still a fantastic time for indie publishers to make their mark. At 12:46 - Mitch talks about what he thinks would happen if he were to have just now started his blog, and contrasts that with the wild success of others who are newer to the online realm. At 18:46 - Danny and Mitch discuss Seth Godin's book, 'The Dip,' and talk about how to know the difference between a dip, and a dead end. At 25:18 - Seth Godin's book, 'The Dip,' and what Billy Idol and Mitch Joel have in common, and how lunacy could easily factor in. Enjoying the podcast? Help us spread the word! Never miss an episode! Subscribe to us on iTunes or by RSS. (If you’re subscribing by RSS for the first time, go to your podcast player, and enter the RSS link – your player will know how to handle it!) When you rate and review, you help us reach others. Leave us a short review and a rating on iTunes, and every week we'll mention a reviewer by name and share what they had to say!

In this inaugural episode of Business Reimagined with Danny Iny, show creator Audra Casino interviews all of the company's team members. They tell the story of how they discovered Firepole Marketing, what it's like working with Danny, and the unique and inspiring culture of Firepole. Be sure to check out the hilarious blooper episode (#3) as well. Key Points: At 1:40 - The team is made up of people from around the world, with diverse backgrounds, but for most of us, we came to Firepole for the same reasons. At 8:14 - Team members share their experiences applying for and being hired, and whether or not the staff lived up to expectations. At 13:57 - Team members talk about their relationships with their students, and how much it really means. At 17:02 - Firepole doesn't just expect their students to learn, the opportunitiy and expectation is also part of the team culture. At 19:30 - Firepole team members give their best advice to students and entrepreneurs based on what they've learned and experienced as part of the team.