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BigMouthStrikesAgain.fm – Episode 6: Jen Goode, the Woman Behind…

by Missy Ward

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My guest today was Jen Goode, the Founder and Illustrator (the doodler in charge if you will) of JGoode Designs, a company offering unique art featured on apparel, gifts and handmade goodies.

Jen has taken hold of the excitement surrounding new media; combining the fast-paced worlds of print-on-demand, social media and performance marketing, as a means to promote herself and her work.

In this podcast, Jen talks about:

Incorporating her “Inspiring smiles every day” motto into her work and family life.

The back story of her leap into design and turning it into a lucrative career.

How she made the leap from client-focused graphic design to becoming a self-promoted artist offering “doodles on t-shirts” and advice to budding artists who want to make that shift, too.

The story behind the Penguin, her most recognized piece and her favorite illustration to date.

The things she would have done differently with her career if she received the mighty “do-over”.

What she's blogging about on JGoode.com, MomsWhoMakeStuff.com, and her new gig as the “Denver Work-at-Home Moms Examiner“.

How she began integrating affiliate marketing and social media as a way to promote art sales.

The thing that irks her most these days.

The business she would start if Google gave her $5mm for a startup.

Why she's the first one to volunteer to help other folks, whether it be with business advice, participating in causes such as AffiliateMarketersGiveBack, heading up the Affiliate Summit Mentor Program and more…

His worst habit, super-power that she'd most want, favorite alcoholic beverage (in case someone one wants to buy her one) and more…

Now, this is classic Jen…

She couldn't think of an answer for one of the questions that I had for her on the podcast. But, being the perfectionist that she is, she emailed me her answer, so that no stone is left unturned.

Missy: What is one thing about you that not many people know, but you'd like more people to know about you.

Jen: I've created every aspect of my business from the design to the programming to the advertising and marketing and everything in between. I also hand make a number of items associated with my online products/designs which I sell in a retail shop – The only thing I don't do is run my own server to host my sites. What others can do with that info? Hmm.. Remind me I don't need to do it all myself all the time, even when I say I like to. 😀

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BigMouthStrikesAgain.fm – Episode 5: Loren Feldman, the Man Behind…

by Missy Ward

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My guest today was Loren Feldman, the Founder and President of 1938 Media, which helps companies develop a sound internet strategy and communicate their messages through videos.

Loren's entertaining and sometimes biting videos razzing on the tech industry, (often featuring a puppet or two) have become cult favorites.

In this podcast, Loren talks about:

How his former acting, stand-up comedy, and sock-selling career set the stage for his Web 2.0 success.

How to make a compelling video and what marketers can do to make their videos better.

The commercial videos that 1938 Media produces for their clients and what companies should and shouldn't be doing when it comes to video.

What he attributes his social media fame to and some words of wisdom regarding the use of social media in marketing efforts.

Where the sock puppet idea came from and why he gets a kick out of making fun of Web 2.0 culture.

What he finds frustrating about social media today.

The startup he'd create if Microsoft invested $10mm in him.

Why he digs Affiliate Marketers.

His worst habit, best quality, what he'd change if he was God, the things he'd bring with him if he was abducted by aliens and more…

Loren also talks about what he's going to be doing at Affiliate Summit East 2009 and how attendees can hook up with him and Michelle Feldman during the conference.

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BigMouthStrikesAgain – Scott Stratten: Putting the “Un” in Marketing

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My guest today was Scott Stratten, President of UnMarketing. He's widely-known for his viral video talents and is the unofficial Mayor of Twitterville.

In this podcast, Scott talks about:

His diverse marketing background and what “UnMarketing” is all about.

Whether it's possible to market something you could care less about.

What Twitter is to him, how he makes use of it and how he finds the time to Tweet as much as he does.

Tips on how to grow your Twitter followers

What he would do if Twitter ceased operations tomorrow. [Scott nearly has a heart attack during the portion of the show]

What he would do differently in business if he was given the power of a Do-Over and the scoop on BuildYourFollowing.com

What he finds frustrating about social media today

The best and worst of his viral marketing campaigns and tips on how to make a video go viral

The TweetAThon he created for 12for12k in which he raised $16,000 for charity in one day

Scott was a good sport and answered a ton of personal questions. Find out what he'd do with $5mm start-up capital from Google; his best qualities and worst habits; what he feels more people should know about him and more by listening in to the podcast above.

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BigMouthStrikesAgain: Michael Streko; To Knowem is to Love Him

by Missy Ward

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My guest today was Michael Streko, co-founder of Knowem.com and owner of Streko Media, which operates a network of affiliate sites across multiple verticals.

In this podcast, Michael talks about:

His diverse marketing background and how he made the leap into opening a .com startup in crappy economic times

How he fell into organic search and affiliate marketing

His new site, Knowem.com, which checks the availability of a brand name, user name or vanity URL on 120 Popular Social Media Websites

Simple tips that are often overlooked that help sites get ranked better

Advice to newbie affiliate marketers

The dynamic person that has made the biggest impact on his life

What he would use a “Magical Do-Over” for, if he had the opportunity

How he got his Disabled-Veteran status

What attendees can expect from his upcoming speaking gig at Affiliate Summit East 2009 in NYC

Michael also becomes the first guest to participate in “Big Mouth's Big Ten Challenge”, which will now become a regular feature of the podcast.

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