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Every marketing playbook written before 2023 is being rewritten. On BusinessTalksWeekly’s PowerTalk Show, we’ve hosted the operators actually figuring out what works now — from LinkedIn Ads strategists outperforming Meta CPAs, to email and SMS operators scaling eight-figure e-commerce brands, to sales leaders rebuilding pipelines after the “just send more emails” era ended. These conversations are specific, tactical, and based on what’s moved the needle for real companies.
Each interview below is a 30–45 minute conversation with a founder, CMO, or operator with skin in the game. If you’re running growth for a startup, leading a marketing team, or trying to figure out where B2B and B2C are heading next, start here.
Why LinkedIn Ads now outperform Meta for B2B — and the specific structures that drive qualified pipeline.
On building real relationships in a world of automated outreach — and why personal branding still matters.
No hacks, no funnels — just the uncomfortable truth about sales that every founder avoids.
If you think B2B marketing is just about running a few sponsored posts and waiting for the “Book a Demo” requests to roll in, Anthony Blatner has some news for you. In our deep-dive conversation, Anthony breaks down why the traditional funnel is dead and how “Thought Leader Ads” are changing the ROI game.
Scaling a business is often portrayed as a series of cold, calculated spreadsheets. But if you ask April Palmer, she’ll tell you that the soul of a startup is found in the “chaotic late-night group chat” of communication. In our Season 2 deep dive, April breaks down why founders fail, how to hire for the “exit,” and why taking up space is the ultimate professional superpower.
In this enlightening episode of The Power Talk Show, host Navin Shetty welcomes David Homan, the visionary CEO and Founder of Orchestrated Connecting, to share his journey from arts and culture to creating a global network of super-connectors focused on high impact. With a rich background in nonprofit work and a recently released USA Today bestselling book, David’s insights are both practical and transformative.
In the dynamic world of e-commerce, where shifts happen daily, having a guide who has navigated the tumultuous waters can be invaluable. In our latest episode of The Power Talk Show, we welcomed Neil Twa, CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, who brings to the table over 17 years of experience in launching and scaling successful e-commerce brands. From launching brands that achieve eight-figure revenues to mentoring over a thousand founders, Neil’s entrepreneurial journey is both inspiring and instructive.
In the fast-paced world of branding and marketing, few understand the nuances of brand identity as deeply as Catherine Holt, President and CEO of Coologee. With over 25 years of experience, Catherine has witnessed firsthand the dramatic changes in marketing and branding strategies. In our latest episode of The PowerTalk Show, we delved into her fascinating journey, insights on AI’s impact in marketing, and the unique challenges brands face today.
We were thrilled to host Maeve Ferguson, Founder of Maeve Consulting. Maeve is a former private equity leader and Big Four qualified accountant who has pivoted her expertise to solve one of the biggest problems for high-end thought leaders: turning their unique methodology into an asset that sells for them.
In this enlightening episode of The Power Talk Show, host Navin Shetty engages with Lirone Glikman, a globally recognized expert in business relationships and author of “The Super Connector’s Playbook.” With over 20 years of diverse experience spanning 26 countries, Lirone shares profound insights into the art of building authentic networks.
This is the essence of Chris Rodriguez’s journey as the CEO of iExcel, a B2B SaaS-focused marketing agency. With over 20 years of experience, Chris illustrates the power of resilience and adaptability in marketing, especially in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
In the world of marketing and brand strategy, navigating the ever-changing landscape of consumer preferences can be both a challenge and an opportunity. Today, we sit down with Nicholas Kuhne, founder of Wunderbrand and a seasoned expert with a wealth of experience in building brands across emerging markets. Join us as we explore his journey, including the fundamental shifts in consumer behavior and the essential strategies that local brands must harness to thrive globally.
In this episode, we were joined by Kremena Yordanova, a fractional CMO with a background that is as diverse as it is impressive. From managing guest safety and logistics as a purser on a cruise ship to spending 17 years leading marketing teams at global powerhouses like Adidas and Reebok, Kremena has a truly unique perspective on what it means to lead a brand. Her ability to blend tangible, process-driven thinking with a mission-led, human-centric approach has made her a sought-after advisor.
In this episode, we were joined by Ian Chamandy, the co-founder and Chief Purpose Officer at PurposeU.AI. With over 20 years of experience, Ian has helped more than 400 organizations find their “superpower” through a proprietary process he calls Blueprinting. This process helps companies define their purpose in seven words or less and uses it to guide everything they do and say.
In this captivating episode, we had the honor of speaking with Junaid Ahmed, the founder of Humblezone and the creator of Home Studio Mastery. With two decades of experience in video production, web design, and application development, Junaid has a unique blend of creative and systematic expertise. His journey from a humble background in design to an expert in crafting professional digital presences is both inspiring and filled with actionable advice.
In this high-energy episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Drewbie Wilson, the founder of Call The Damn Leads. Drewbie’s story is a testament to the power of grit and determination, having climbed from tech support in a software startup to Vice President of a multi-million dollar consulting company. His journey underscores a fundamental truth: success often boils down to the simple act of reaching out and connecting with potential clients.
In this illuminating episode, we had the distinct pleasure of hosting Eric Mitchell—a seasoned expert in mortgage and FinTech, and a highly sought-after sales coach and author. Eric’s journey into the lending industry, much like many, began by accident, stemming from a challenging personal experience with the banking system in 1999. This unexpected pivot led him to deep-dive into the intricacies of the American financial landscape, ultimately shaping his impressive 26-year career.
On this episode of Power Talk, we unpack Nikita’s journey from a self-taught e-commerce entrepreneur to leading an agency that drives 25%+ of client revenue using email and SMS marketing. If you want to stop chasing fads and start building a real marketing engine, this is the playbook.
In this episode of PowerTalkShow, we sit with Marianne Page, a systems and operations consultant who spent 27 years at McDonald’s before founding her own business transformation practice. Marianne shares how her experience at one of the world’s most efficient companies shaped her thinking about process, scale, and leadership—and how she now helps small businesses develop “sticky systems” that make scaling easier and more human.
In this episode of The PowerTalk Show, Roy — former executive leader and author of Be Different or Be Dead — shares the real story behind how he scaled a data business into a $1B+ enterprise. And spoiler: It wasn’t because they followed the traditional playbook.
In this episode of The PowerTalk Show, we speak with Sean Boyle, Co-founder of Momentum 360, a digital media agency specializing in virtual tours, drone videography, and video production. From humble beginnings as a sales intern to owning equity in a multi-service agency, Sean shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of virtual content, and how AI is reshaping the future of marketing.
The PowerTalk Show is BusinessTalksWeekly’s long-form interview series with founders, operators, and thinkers building the future of business. Hosted by Navin Shetty, each episode is a focused conversation with one guest — no panels, no promotional fluff, just honest discussion of what’s actually working.
New conversations publish every Friday. If you’re a founder with a story worth telling, pitch us to be on the show →