Erin Dolin is the Executive Vice President of The Fletcher Group, a PR and content marketing agency that drives action and long-term impact. As a former journalist and reporter, she has a unique view of the current media landscape, which she recently discussed in a compelling blog post titled "Earned Media's Moment Comes with a Responsibility,” which she discusses on this episode.

Key Takeaways:

- The role of PR in supporting journalism

- The future of journalism

- Challenges in online publishing and content distribution

Episode Timeline:

1:00 Erin is a voracious reader

4:45PR needs to take responsibility as journalism struggles

7:15The importance of sponsored content

9:30Sponsored content shouldn't read like an ad

10:15Audiences don't mind sponsored content

11:10What does the future of journalism look like?

13:30The advantage of smaller outlets

14:10Problems facing online publishing

17:15Hope for the future of online publishing

18:45Why do journalists have an advantage in PR?

21:00Tod's thoughts on press releases

25:00Erin's thought leadership philosophy

This episode’s guest:

• Erin Dolin on LinkedIn

• The Fletcher Group

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David Dickey is the CEO of the Patriot Group, a high-end executive and senior engineer search firm for aerospace, defense, and drone talent. With over 30 years of experience in aerospace and defense, David brings a rare blend to the executive search world: part founder, part operator, part coach, and 100% committed to helping companies hire elite leadership talent. In this episode, David shares insights into hiring trends in aerospace and defense, the importance of leadership, and the impact of stealth-mode startups. 

Key Takeaways:

- Current hiring needs in aerospace and defense

- Stealth mode startups and their strategic planning

- The role of AI in recruitment and industry innovation

Episode Timeline:

1:55Life as a Boston sports fan in Southern California

3:50Current Trends in aerospace and defense hiring

6:30Innovations in space technology

8:00How David stays on top of technology

10:20What is stealth mode for startups?

13:30What are the current hiring needs in aerospace and defense?

15:50Why do we need more propulsion engineers?

17:45How is AI changing hiring processes?

22:56Character traits of a great leader

This episode’s guest:

• David Dickey on LinkedIn

• The Patriot Group

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Stephen Francy is a Vice President at Rubenstein Public Relations, where he leads national and global campaigns across technology, defense, AI, aviation, finance, culture, and emerging industries. He works with founders, CEOs, and public figures to shape narratives at key inflection points—launches, breakthroughs, crises, and category shifts. In this episode, Stephen shares insights on storytelling, humanizing technology, and staying ahead in emerging tech fields like AI, quantum computing, and flying cars. 

Key Takeaways:

- Humanizing complex technology through storytelling

- The advent of quantum computing 

- Taking a stand in thought leadership

Episode Timeline:

1:20 Stephen's favorite albums and music tastes

5:30 Current projects at Rubenstein PR

7:15 Unveiling the flying car and future tech

9:00 Media diet and staying informed in tech

11:02 Humanizing high-tech ideas for the public

14:10 Explaining quantum computing to a lay audience

16:36 The role of room temperature in quantum tech

18:26 Effective pitching and building media relationships

25:10 Thought leadership philosophy and taking a stand

This episode’s guest:

• Stephen Francy on LinkedIn

• Rubenstein PR's website

• Stephen Francy on X

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Adam Belmont is the founder of A to B Strategies, a communications consultancy where he merges his big-agency experience with the nimbleness of a solopreneur. He’s also “The Podcast Guy” who helps his clients get booked on top-tier shows. In this episode, Adam recounts his journey from agency work to creating his own consultancy. He also shares how to craft compelling brand stories, the art of podcast pitching, and the importance of authenticity in social media content.

Key Takeaways:

- Adam's transition from agency life to independent consulting

- Crafting compelling brand stories

- Effective podcast pitching strategies

Episode Timeline:

0:45 Introduction and Tod Perry's background

2:25 Adam Belmont's background and expertise

3:30 Adam met his wife on JDate

4:50 Motivations for going independent

7:25 Work-life balance and location flexibility

8:30 Adam Belmont's biggest success as a solo act

10:00 Building a trusted network of collaborators

13:00 How Adam helps clients book on top podcasts

15:00 The value of long-form storytelling in podcasts

16:30 Discovering a brand's story

19:00 Creating scroll-stopping social media content

22:30 Adam's thought leadership philosophy 

25:20 Analyzing the McDonald's CEO burger incident

This episode’s guest:

• Adam Belmont on LinkedIn

• A to B Strategies on LinkedIn

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Jodi Holzband is the founder of Classic Bart PR + Communications. A 20-plus-year PR veteran, Jodi started her company to help B2B technology companies cut through the noise, tell stories that appeal to their target audiences, and increase brand recognition. In this episode, Jodi shares her insights on effective B2B PR strategies, the importance of storytelling, and how startups can leverage research and awards to build credibility.

Key Takeaways:

- B2B PR strategies for tech companies

- Working with high-growth companies

- Using awards to showcase growth

Episode Timeline:

1:10Jodi's Google problem 

2:25Overview of Classic Bart PR's client focus and recent successes

4:05Jodi's approach to client selection

5:10All of Jodi's clients are high-growth companies

6:20How the INC 5000 companies are chosen

7:45Awards are great for AI search

10:30 When should startups start paying for PR?

12:30Finding a company's unique story

17:00Jodi's B2B software PR tactics

19:30 The importance of reusing content

22:30 Jodi's thought leadership philosophy

This episode’s guest:

• Jodi Holzband LinkedIn

• Classic Bart PR + Communications

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Jason Flack is the CEO and Founder of Collective OS, which connects firms with vetted partners so they can win more opportunities, offer more services, and capture more revenue—without hiring or more overhead. He's a serial entrepreneur, focused on helping agencies foster real, meaningful connections that create win-win scenarios for all. In this episode, Jason discusses how trusted partner networks are reshaping agency operations, enhancing flexibility, and leveraging AI for competitive advantage.

Key Takeaways:

- The rise of collectives and trusted partner networks

- How AI is changing the agency landscape

- How collectives allow agencies to be flexible

Episode Timeline:

1:15What are collectives and why are they important?

3:00The benefits of pre-built relationships and seamless onboarding

5:00Factors driving the rise of collectives in the agency space

6:25The impact of AI on agency models and services

7:25How Collective OS matches agencies with synergistic partners

9:27The role of AI in partner matching and collaboration

10:55Typical users of Collective OS and their agency sizes

12:20Gaps in services and emerging client needs

14:00 Can agencies still brag about using AI?

17:12The origin story of Collective OS

20:45Why agencies are shrinking and the shift towards specialization

24:25Jason's thought leadership and insights

This episode’s guest:

• Jason Flack on LinkedIn

• Collective OS's website

• @FlackThought on X

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Yury Molodtsov is the COO & Partner at MA Family, leading communications for tech companies such as Miro and Flipper Zero. He's also the creator of Five Finds, a weekly newsletter about the interesting things he discovers at the edge of the Internet. In this episode, Yury shares how startups should approach PR, crisis communication, and how to build a successful newsletter.

Key Takeaways:

- How to create a successful newsletter

- Why AI is no longer a differentiator

- Effective crisis communication strategies

Episode Timeline:

1:30 Why newsletters should be niche 

3:50 Who is Yury's target audience?

4:55 Yury's favorite fact

6:10 Why companies shouldn't boast about using AI

9:15 The average person's impression of AI

10:45 When should startups start investing in PR?

13:25 A PR freelancer's first look at a startup

15:45 How to place stories into top-tier media

20:20 The future of journalism

22:00 Journalists need to develop their own brands

23:35 Yury's approach to crisis management

This episode’s guest:

• Yury Molodtsov on LinkedIn

• MA.Family 

• Yury on X

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Rodrigo Schmitt holds a PhD in Space Systems Engineering from Purdue and leads Stellerian’s commercialization strategy as Chief Commercial Officer. He specializes in translating complex mission needs into clear offerings, building partnerships across defense and commercial space, and driving customer discovery, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for on-orbit operations. He's also the co-founder of RocketPy, a widely used Python-based rocketry simulation library. In this episode, Rodrigo shares the latest on space exploration, rocket simulation, and his unique experiences from backpacking the Grand Canyon to analog Mars training missions. 

Key Takeaways:

- Developments in space exploration

- How RocketPy helps engineers simulate launches

- How Rodrigo balances entrepreneurship and science

Episode Timeline:

00:00Introduction to Rodrigo Schmitt

1:50Tod is learning about astrophysics

2:45Backpacking the Grand Canyon

5:55Exciting developments in space exploration

7:00Legal and ethical aspects of space resources

8:00AI's role in space

11:20Star trackers and space navigation using stars

13:07RocketPy: Rocket simulation and safety in space competitions

15:35RocketPy's future

18:40Mars Mission desert research stations

21:40How Rodrigo finds balance between entrepreneurship and science

This episode’s guest:

• Follow Rodrigo Schmitt on LinkedIn

• RocketPy's website and Instagram

• Stellerian on LinkedIn

• Purdue's Mars analog research facility

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Matt Levinson is a seasoned communications strategist with over 30 years of experience in public relations and journalism. Since joining O'Connell & Goldberg PR in 2000, Matt has brought his expertise to a variety of agency clients, including national real estate companies, celebrity resort and restaurant openings, and universities. Matt is also the current Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Florida Retail Development Council and serves on the Board and Governance Committee for Path to College, a nonprofit dedicated to helping driven, low-income students achieve their college dreams. In this episode, Matt shares insights on crisis communication, community engagement, and the evolving landscape of public relations.

Key Takeaways:

- Crisis communication best practices

- The impact of AI and ChatGPT on PR

- Matt's belief in community involvement 

Episode Timeline:

0:00Introduction to Matt Levinson and his background

1:35Matt's passion for Liverpool FC

3:30Liverpool's rivals

4:50Trip to Liverpool during COVID-19 and its timing

7:30Overview of O'Connell and Goldberg PR

8:55Digital transformation in PR: From media pitching to AI

10:50The importance of press releases and digital outreach in modern PR

12:50Community work and real estate development in Florida

17:00Path to College: Supporting low-income students in higher education

20:20Balancing community service with a busy professional life

22:20Crisis communication lessons: Acting swiftly and calmly

25:15Handling emergencies: The importance of accurate information and calm leadership

This episode’s guest:

• Matt Levinson on LinkedIn

• O'Connell and Goldberg PR

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Kenyada Meadows is the founder of the Executive Parent Company and has over 25 years of experience leading risk and compliance teams on Wall Street. As an executive coach, he teaches how to maintain high performance without becoming a "Hollow Man," a leader who looks successful on the outside but feels empty on the inside. On this episode, he discusses his new book: The New Alpha: Be Three Times the Leader Through Balance, Not Dominance, the importance of work-life balance, and the tell-tale signs that someone is likely to commit fraud. 

Key Takeaways:

- What is the "Hollow Man" crisis?

- How to be a sustainable leader

- Red flags for fraud

Episode Timeline:

00:00Introduction to Kenyada Meadows

1:30Becoming a sustainable leader

3:00How burnout led Kenyada to make big changes

6:20Understanding the Hollow Man Crisis

8:20How men are dehumanized

10:30Addressing the Hollow Man Crisis

13:40How Tod's parents affected his career approach

15:15The problem of gender imbalance

18:45The importance of present parenting

21:00Nonverbal communication and building trust

23:20The Harvard three-step trick to likability

24:45Red flags for fraudsters

This episode’s guest:

• The New Alpha: Be Three Times the Leader Through Balance, Not Dominance on Amazon

• Kenyada Meadows on LinkedIn

• Executive ParentCompany's website

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