Drop The Mic with Jason Hunt

Andy has a very diverse cultural background - he speaks fluent German, English and Spanish and for this reason he is well versed in Global markets and the special needs of different cultures. Every year he attends more than 25 different expos around the world as a representative of multiple global brands as their Traffic Captain, or in other words Brand Ambassador!

Andy has won several awards during his career, including:

Scott Clary is a career sales and marketing executive. He’s sold and marketed to the most iconic Fortune 500 & Fortune 100 brands throughout his career. His work has been featured in over 100+ news sites and publications. He speaks globally at industry conferences and has had articles and insights featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Hackernoon, The Startup and others.

He currently runs a global SaaS sales and marketing organization and is the host of the Success Story podcast where he interviews inspirational people, mentors and leaders.

Thank you for tuning in to this special year in review episode that we have put together for you. 2020 has been a very difficult year, which is probably a phrase you’re sick of hearing by now! Soon, it will all be left behind, but as we move forward in our lives there are still some positive moments to reflect back on.

We had some incredible guests join us on the Merged Marketing Podcast this year that shared a ton of value for those looking to get the most out of their business, career and life!

The clips that we showcase in this episode are some of the most notable!

Today we’re pleased to welcome BACK Allison Graham to the show! Allison appeared back in episode 34, which is definitely an episode worth listening to again!

For those that may not have heard her past episode, Allison is a resiliency expert, author and media commentator, who shares her problem-solving framework to build resilience and amplify capacity. She’s been engaging audiences since 2006, speaking for Fortune 500 companies and coaching leaders to get out of their own way and step into their full potential.

Amanda Robinson is The Digital Gal. 

She is widely recognized in the digital marketing industry for her knowledge, training, skills and coaching as a Facebook Ads expert with her Swift Kick In the Ads Membership, her 4 Week Facebook Ads Training Bootcamp, and for her creative chatbot skills. 

She is an author, international speaker, consultant, and educator who has taught thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs the foundational skills of Facebook Ads. 

Amanda brings personality and passion to teaching others how to make Facebook ads work for them.

Emily O’Brien is the Founder and Creative Director of Comeback Snacks, a gourmet popcorn company that she started from within Federal Prison. Yes, you heard that right!

We are very excited to have Emily on the show today, she has an incredible story and is an amazing Entrepreneur who will be sharing her journey with us today, as well as some helpful advice for current and future business owners looking to achieve the kind of success she has. My hope for today is that you’re able to reframe whatever roadblocks you’re experiencing as all part of the process and something that you can overcome with a little hard work and determination!

Our guest today is Andrew Hoffman of My Franchise Partner. Andrew is a serial entrepreneur. Having grown up in Barrie, Ontario, he started out like so many cutting grass and shovelling snow for people in his neighborhood. He then started his own import and retail business at 22 years old, and the rest they say, well, is history.

Andrew is now what I can only describe as the Godfather of Franchising. A true expert on all things franchising; from sales, re-sales, research and development to marketing and everything else in between. If you’re looking to start or buy into a franchise Andrew is your go to guy!

Puja Misra is a Brand Strategist & a Photographer, she’s been in business for 10 years & is the President of an award-winning company “Zoom Into Life Studio”, that specializes in Brand Strategy & creating Visual Branding & Marketing Assets in terms of Brand Photography, Brand Video Films & Content Marketing Videos that help entrepreneurs build their Personal Brands and amplify their Digital Presence.

As a business owner herself, she knows the exact challenges an entrepreneur has at different stages of their business and her goal while working with clients is to help business owners generate more leads, increase sales & create a greater impact.

Her mission while working with clients is to position their brands as leaders of their industry, make them stand apart from their competition while increasing the Visibility, Credibility & Profitability of their business. Over the years she and her team has helped several businesses to go from Striving to Thriving through custom Brand Strategies & the Power of Visual Storytelling.

She strongly believes that as a business owner, You are the Face of your Business! You Are Your Brand! And that building a Personal Brand in today's time is no longer a luxury but a necessity because people do business with people who they Know, Like & Trust. The quickest & most effective way to establish an authentic connection with your ideal client is by building your Personal Brand that humanizes your business, allowing you to connect authentically, with your target audience.

If your goal is to Uplevel & Transform your business this year by leveraging the Power of Personal Branding, you can reach out to her & Book a complimentary 20 mins Brand Audit Consult call with Puja.

She can be reached at [email protected] or through her website

Today we have our very first return guest! Our guest today is Jennifer Jimbere, whom you may remember from episode 12.

As a recognized authority on change management, profitability and organizational turn around, she has served as an advisor to thousands of individuals and organizations around the world for more than 20 years. An entrepreneur, award winning coach and International Best Selling Co-Author, Jennifer is your partner in prosperity.  

A productivity and profitability coach to business leaders, ready to help you create your next business breakthrough to reach your next level.  Jennifer has a new book coming out, it’s called 1 + 1 Can Equal 3, Step into Possibility. 

We are looking forward to diving into some of the book with her today, which is a compilation of proven business growth best practices that she has learned and realized along her journey.

Liza is a seasoned Retail Industry expert with over 20 years of experience. She has end-to-end knowledge of retail and navigated her way through the industry, leading high-impact teams across North America and Europe. She is a respected voice on topics such as responsible/sustainable retail, merchandising excellence and "The Store of the Future".

She recently played a critical role in Accenture's Retail Strategy group, where she was responsible for consulting with fashion brands and retailers, providing insight on pertinent topics such as speed to market and future retail operating models. Prior to joining Accenture, Liza was based in London where she was the Buying Director for Ralph Lauren UK, Ireland, Scandinavia and The Baltics.

Fun fact, Liza used to be a designer and designed all the bags for FIFA World Cup 2002.