In this first-ever Coals and Coffee episode, David pulls back the curtain on one of the quirkiest elements of The Innovation Forge: the Consultant Cadre. From a data-mining shark that sparked a surge in workshop registrations to a tartan-clad goat named Cliff, David shares the story of how mascots became a surprising force in the world of Adaptive Enrollment Management.

This episode features the triumphant return of the mascot naming contest, including the reveal of the winning name for the Joins Juggling Octopus! And in classic Innovation Forge style, David teases future episodes into everything from tartan pajamas to silent film homages.

🎧 Plus, don’t miss:

* Why mascots might not be the secret marketing hack I hoped for

* The story behind Clark C.J. Alexander, the shark that started it all

* A brand-new mascot needing your help: meet the Portal Plier 🦅

Music: "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

“Goblin_Tinker_Soldier_Spy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Village Consort" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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