The Pollinator Podcast

We are very excited about today's episode! We have Cristina Miller joining us for a fascinating conversation.  Do you know what digital signage is? Have you had any experience with it before? If you haven't, then you definitely don't want to miss what she has to say.  We talked about breaking through the recession, opening up to new possibilities, the advantages of today's technology in business and how this affects us all, and many many other exciting topics.  Cristina Miller is the CEO and Co-Founder of Intermedia Touch a digital signage and multimedia solutions firm specializing in the development of custom software applications for a broad range of markets. Intermedia prides itself on creating unique and engaging experiences with the use of the latest technologies like Gesture Recognition, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality to aid clients in customer acquisition and retention.   Through her experiences, Cristina has become a serial entrepreneur where she also serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Promoto Gaming, a company dedicated to the design and development of interactive promotions for the Casino Industry, and CEO and Co-Founder of the DaMil Group which is focused on the development of Artificial Intelligence.  Connect with Cristina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-miller-87458115/ Visit their website https://intermediatouch.com/ Check their social media https://www.facebook.com/IntermediaTouch #harvestthesale #clientcultivationcycle #pollinatorpodcast #smallbusiness #marketing #sales #strategy #entrepreneur

Businesses usually have a set of guidelines for employees to comply with, followed by a performance measure of those employees. What corporate leadership rarely factors in though is a cross-check between performance and compliance.

The question they should ask, but rarely do, is:

Is performance affected by compliance? 

Alex Santos will answer these and many other important questions business owners usually have when it comes to team management within their business.

With over 20 years of professional experience, Alex’s work in the private industry has focused heavily on the development of learning systems that transform employee performance from ordinary to remarkable. His expertise lies in building systems that support and reward service excellence at every level of the organization. He accomplishes this by combining organizational development strategies and tactics with blended (both online and offline) learning programs with line-of-sight alignment to clearly defined performance goals. 

You can connect with Alex here https://www.linkedin.com/in/itrain/ 

Send him an email at [email protected]

Visit their website https://www.bynimble.com/ 

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As important as it is to consider "the big picture", thinking small is sometimes best for your business.  The consumer market is saturated with products, brands, and businesses that take up space and attention from millions of consumers every day. Whether it's social media, billboards, online advertising, television commercials, or radio spots, customers experience hundreds - and ven experience thousands - of brand messages on a daily basis.  Melanie Leonard is an attorney, an entrepreneur, and one of the leading authorities on the use of legal practice management software.  An early adopter of Clio in her own practice, Melanie developed a passion for helping law firms achieve amazing results with their own use of practice management software, and soon became one of the first Clio Certified Consultants.  In 2018, Melanie sold her law practice to pursue her passion full time and streamlined.legal was born.  In just three years, streamlined.legal has become one of the most sought-after consulting firms in the legal tech industry, having received Clio’s Partner Led Excellence Award in 2019, 2020 & 2021.  Connect with Melanie here https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieleonardesq/ Visit her website https://streamlined.legal/ #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast

The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of sales and marketing strategies across industries, by pressuring businesses to keep up with the always-changing demands of customers and their shift to digital platforms.  And for today's guest of honor, we have the amazing Diane Moura to help us understand what we can do to level up our marketing game.  With 25 years of experience in CRM, marketing, and process optimization consulting and over 30 years of business experience in the U.S., Canada, England, Australia, and Latin America, Diane has had the opportunity to see what works, what risks need to be mitigated as well as sharing that experience with her clients and team, and now us.  Connect with Diane here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianemoura/ Visit her website https://marketingstrategygal.com/ https://zenchange.com/  Follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/marketingstrategygal/ https://www.instagram.com/zenchangeinc/ #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast

Some folks feel like branding is just having a certain set of colors or a logo that people will identify almost immediately... but I'm afraid it's not the truth... at least not all the truth.  Just like us humans, brands are a living-breathing thing... don't believe me?  Well, then you definitely have to watch today's episode.  Today's guest, Rosella Papale knows how important a brand's personality is for you and your marketing strategy. She's an Anesthesiologist MD turned Brandketing Strategist. She provides customized brandketing solutions to their clients, putting together all the elements to bring their brands to life and be successful, using a stress-free, fun, and simple process.  She has been featured in VoyageMIA, SHOUTOUT MIAMI, Coffee with Founders Podcast, and Pluripotenciales podcast (in Spanish). She has been awarded the Overall Rising Star Award 2019 and the Outstanding Women-Owned Business Diamond Awards 2018 at the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.  Connect with Rosella here https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosellapapale/ and here https://www.linkedin.com/company/higgs-hub/ Visit her website https://www.higgs-hub.com/  Check out her social media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/papalerosella/ https://www.instagram.com/higgshub/  #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast

Marketing superheroes exist! You don't believe me?  Then you definitely haven't met our very special guest.  Katrina Tecxidor, founder of COSMarketing Agency, has 10 years of experience in sales, networking, and communications. During that time Katrina saw how difficult it was for small businesses to grow online.  What could she do to help?  Well, just like the superheroes she admires, she saved the day through customizable marketing solutions that go from social media, online and digital needs specific to small businesses, and much more!  We discussed many interesting topics like 💸 How do folks lose money when they're not on Social Media ⏳ Maximizing your time to focus on business growth ⚖️ Knowing the balance between quality and consistency when it comes to online content 🦸‍♀️💥 Making an impact and translating that to your online strategies   Connect with Katrina here https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinatheentrepreneur/   and   https://www.linkedin.com/company/cosmarketingagency Grow your brand without limitations!  Book a free consultation with COSMarketing Agency at 407 334 9378   Visit her website https://www.cosmarketingagency.com/ Send her an email to [email protected]  Check out her Social Media: Twitter. https://twitter.com/cosmarketingproFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosMarketingAgency/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmarketingagency/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOn75PAx3WZwkJarjPRp5vQ #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast

You’ve likely heard it before… “Content is King.”  But, what is the best strategy for posting on social media? One word: Consistency.  And today's guest is all about being consistent.  Zule Choudhary is the founder of Zu Group Inc., a digital marketing company specializing in building websites and social media. With over 10 years of corporate sales experience, including a fortune 500 insurance company and a major cruise line, as an entrepreneur, Zule has always been open-minded to new opportunities which has led him to transition into the printing, designing, and promotional products industry. His outstanding communication skills and desire to help build businesses or help them grow has become a full-time passion.  We had a great time talking about Building Up Your Social Media Presence Takes Time Content Creation Requires Consistency Maximizing Your Time For Content Creation  Connect with Zule here https://www.linkedin.com/in/zugroup/ Visit his website www.zugroup.net  Send an email to [email protected] or give him a call 786-447-5810  Follow him on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zugroupinc/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zugroup_inc/ https://www.instagram.com/miamipages/ #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast

Today's guest is someone you for sure already know, but if you haven't stay tuned because you're in for a treat!  Tamika Bickham is the Founder and Chief Storyteller of TB Media Group, a video podcaster, and an award-winning TV journalist and on-camera host.  In 2014, she painstakingly walked away from the career she worked so hard for — her career as a journalist on local TV news. She (accidentally) turned her love of telling stories into a full-time business. On purpose, she runs a video and content marketing agency that tells visual stories for health & happiness brands.  We've already said that storytelling is important, but there are many many ways to do it, like A Lot More Than Your “Origin” Story Shared Experiences (with customers and colleagues) Your (un)Succesful Story... and what you learned from it.  Believe me, we can all use more stories we can relate to!  Connect with Tamika here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamikabickham/ Visit her website here https://tbmediagroup.com/ Send an email to [email protected] or call 786-350-8395  Follow her on social media: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qXjgzE9k6EdsCgbZQVHuQFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TamikaFaithBickhamInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamikabickhamtv #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast

Today's guest has been featured in many media outlets such as The Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Innovators Magazine, FOX, CNN, NBC, and God Made Millionaire TV.  Catherine White is devoted to a life of continued learning and using that knowledge to help others achieve their goals and live the life they desire. She has previously worked in Accounting, Financial Services, Business Management, Human Resources, and Teaching.  We talked about: How business owners are throwing money away on marketing because they market their service/product prematurely. Why you should STOP and check your plan before you market. Not having a marketing plan and guidance is preventing your business from success.  Connect with Catherine here https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemwhite365/ Visit her website here https://www.acceleratedresults365.com/ Send an email to [email protected] or call her at (425) 367-0394)  Follow her on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acceleratedresults365 #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast

Business owners are learning constantly about the different ways they can take their business to the next level, however, COVID-19 made us think outside the box. Coming up with new and creative ways of expanding your clientele and referral is easier than you think.  Vanessa Vasquez knows this from personal experience.  She's the founder and owner of Vasquez de Lara Law Group, a law firm dedicated to assisting families with the legal issues affecting them and their loved ones in family court.  I had a really amazing time with her talking about: 👩🏻‍🔧 Building relationships with referrals 💼  How business events lead to new opportunities 🍱🍷🍫 Lunch, wine, and chocolate tastings can bring you new and solid business relationships  Connect with Vanessa here https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavasquez/ Visit her website https://www.familylawprotection.com/  Send her an email to [email protected]  Check out her Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VVasquezLawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasquezdelaralawgroup/ #clientcultivation #preparethesoil #pollinatorpodcast #sales #marketing #strategy #clientcultivationcycle #thepollinatorpodcast