Interview with David Meerman Scott, Author of “Fanocrocy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans”

Interview with David Meerman Scott, Author of “Fanocrocy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans”

Derek talks with marketing guru David Meerman Scott about his new book “Fanocrocy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans”. David answers questions such as how does a brand create fandom? And once it has die-hard fans, how does it channel their energy into growth for the organization? That’s where FANOCROCY comes in. Fandom isn’t just for actors, athletes, musicians, and authors anymore. It […]

Read Me

Interview with Alden Mills, Former Navy Seal & INC 500 CEO

Interview with Alden Mills, Former Navy Seal & INC 500 CEO

Derek Champagne talks with Alden Mills about his inspiring personal journey to overcoming obstacles, his impressive professional career, and building and leading unstoppable Teams. Alden began taking control of his life at age twelve, when his doctor told him to learn chess because his asthma would keep him from playing sports. His first goal was to conquer the asthma, and he went on to achieve […]

Read Me

Interview with Sanyin Siang, Behavioral Science Principles and Life Data Points

Sanyin Siang is Derek’s amazing featured guest this week! Sanyin shares highlights from her journey, and how to accept positive affirmations and constructive criticism as data points in your life, importance of being generous, and how to be vulnerable. Sanyin helps leaders launch and create value by focusing on mindset, behavioral change, and team and culture building. Sanyin is a CEO Coach, Advisor, Author,the Executive […]

Read Me

Interview with Chris Tuff, Author of “The Millennial Whisperer”

Interview with Chris Tuff, Author of “The Millennial Whisperer”

In this episode Derek talks with Chris Tuff about his new book: “The Millennial Whisperer”. As one of the first marketers to work with startups like Facebook in 2005, Chris has built his career surrounded by Millennials while becoming one of the sought out leaders in the digital marketing space. He’s a partner at the advertising agency 22squared in Atlanta, GA where he successfully attracts, […]

Read Me

Interview with Todd Palmer, Collaborative Business Advisor & CEO of Extraordinary Advisors (EA)

Interview with Todd Palmer, Collaborative Business Advisor & CEO of Extraordinary Advisors (EA)

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews. Todd Palmer. Todd is the collaborative business advisor and CEO of Extraordinary Advisors (EA). As the CEO of a 6-time INC 5000 company, Todd knows that business success begins and ends with people. People make all of the business decisions regarding strategy, execution, and cash. Todd isn’t happy until his clients trust themselves as leaders, AND their decisions. He […]

Read Me

Interview with Shannon Adkins, Thought Leader & CEO at Future State

Interview with Shannon Adkins, Thought Leader & CEO at Future State

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. They treat their clients as the smartest person in the room, making them feel cared for and collaborated with on every step of the way. Their clients include Fortune 100, non-profits and start ups alike, and they are […]

Read Me

Interview with Tom Rubens: Author & Entrepreneur

Interview with Tom Rubens: Author & Entrepreneur

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews friend an successful business owner, Tom Rubens. Tom shares his entrepreneurial story and life lessons from decades of business experience. Over the last 40 years, Tom founded, bought, sold, and managed businesses in industries as diverse as a commodity trading company, a real estate brokerage, investment groups, and minor league baseball and basketball franchises. Tom is also the author […]

Read Me

Interview with Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas

Interview with Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas

Derek talks with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas. Jesse helps companies stand out by thinking different, creating attention and creating fans for life. Jesse is the Owner of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas and the Gastonia Grizzlies. The teams have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and ESPN. […]

Read Me

Interview with Erik Seversen, Author of the New Book, Ordinary to Extraordinary

Interview with Erik Seversen, Author of the New Book, Ordinary to Extraordinary

Derek interviews writer, speaker, adventurer, & educator Erik Seversen. Erik is the author of the new book Ordinary to Extraordinary. Erik has traveled to over 80 countries around the world and 49 of the 50 states in the USA, and he’s lived in France, Japan, Thailand, French Guiana, Washington State, Virginia, Alaska, and California. Learning from different people as well as having time to think […]

Read Me

Interview with Colin Morgan, Pro-Golfer turned Entrepreneur

Interview with Colin Morgan, Pro-Golfer turned Entrepreneur

Derek Champagne talks with guest, Colin Morgan. Colin is a professional golfer turned successful Entrepreneur who now runs the company Plan2Profit with his father Paul Morgan. He is an expert at teaching Entrepreneurs how to start their own businesses successfully. Colin shares his lessons as a professional athlete, learning fast from failure, and finding his way. Learn more at https://plan2profit.ca/   Listen to the podcast

Read Me