Schmidt List - Entrepreneurial Insights
Transformative leaders have something unique in common: they know how to inspire. Kurt Schmidt, entrepreneur and author, brings that inspiration to life each week with his podcast - the Schmidt List! Tune in for an exciting interview-style show where you'll gain invaluable knowledge about today's dynamic business world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.
Episodes
April 1, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of "Schmidt List," host Kurt Schmidt engages with Sarah and Ashleigh from Messhill to discuss the art of strategic decision-making and organizational development. As seasoned professionals, Sarah and Ashleigh specialize in guiding leaders and teams through complex challenges, equipping them with the skills to tackle future decisions independently.
They share valuable insights from their experiences, emphasizing the i...
They share valuable insights from their experiences, emphasizing the i...
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March 18, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt sits down with Trygve Olson, the Director of Business Development at BusyWeb, a Minneapolis-based HubSpot agency, for an insightful and entertaining conversation about the future of marketing.
Trygve shares his journey from recruitment to becoming a digital marketing pro, specializing in HubSpot optimization.
Known for his unique—and often humorous—approach to business development, ...
Trygve shares his journey from recruitment to becoming a digital marketing pro, specializing in HubSpot optimization.
Known for his unique—and often humorous—approach to business development, ...
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March 4, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt catches up with Callie Myers, founder and principal strategist at Common Marvel, a UX research and strategy consultancy.
They reminisce about their past collaboration and delve into Callie's important work today, which includes helping product and business leaders create clarity, alignment, and growth. The conversation centers around user journey mapping and its impact on creating u...
They reminisce about their past collaboration and delve into Callie's important work today, which includes helping product and business leaders create clarity, alignment, and growth. The conversation centers around user journey mapping and its impact on creating u...
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February 18, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of the Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt is joined by Ryan Schaffer, a strategy and performance consultant with extensive experience in management consulting. Ryan delves into the intricacies of his profession, explaining how he acts as a flexible chief operating officer (CIO) to meet his clients' unique needs. He shares his journey from starting in consulting to becoming a seasoned expert, discussing the nuances of t...
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February 11, 2025 • 25 mins
In this compelling episode of Schmidt List, Jay Kallman takes on dual roles as host and guest to explore the intricacies of marketing within the franchise industry and B2B sectors. With over 15 years of marketing expertise, Jay shares her journey from working on the supplier side of franchising to founding her own agency, Revy Marketing. The discussion dives deep into the unique challenges of franchise marketing, highlighting how t...
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February 4, 2025 • 32 mins
Bridging the Digital Divide with Hal Reynolds
In this episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt talks with Hal Reynolds, founder and CEO of the Disinvested Youth Gaming Initiative (D.Y.G.I.). Hal shares his inspiring journey from a 20-year retail career to becoming a leader in digital inclusion and youth empowerment.
Discover how D.Y.G.I. is working to close the digital divide for underserved and disinvested youth, especially those ...
In this episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt talks with Hal Reynolds, founder and CEO of the Disinvested Youth Gaming Initiative (D.Y.G.I.). Hal shares his inspiring journey from a 20-year retail career to becoming a leader in digital inclusion and youth empowerment.
Discover how D.Y.G.I. is working to close the digital divide for underserved and disinvested youth, especially those ...
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January 21, 2025 • 40 mins
Alex Boyd - Mastering LinkedIn with Enhanced StrategiesIn this insightful episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt welcomes Alex Boyd, co-founder of Aware—an innovative tool designed to revolutionize your LinkedIn experience. Alex shares his remarkable journey, from founding and successfully exiting a thriving agency to creating Aware, a platform that empowers entrepreneurs, LinkedIn agencies, coaches, consultants, and sales prof...
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January 14, 2025 • 36 mins
In this thought-provoking episode of The Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt engages in a compelling conversation with Teresa Sande, CEO of Mirror Mirror Strategies, to unpack the complexities of imposter syndrome and the limitations of personality assessments.
Together, they explore how these tools can inadvertently "box" individuals into rigid categories, ignoring the fluid and unpredictable nature of human behavior. Teresa introduces...
Together, they explore how these tools can inadvertently "box" individuals into rigid categories, ignoring the fluid and unpredictable nature of human behavior. Teresa introduces...
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January 1, 2025 • 43 mins
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Episode Title: Garrick: Mastering Pricing Strategies and Building Client Confidence
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In this episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt welcomes Garrick, a pricing strategy expert specializing in B2B software and professional services. Together, they explore the art and science of pricing and how understanding the "why" behind c"in" decisions can drive agency growth and success.
Key Topics Covere...
Episode Title: Garrick: Mastering Pricing Strategies and Building Client Confidence
Description:
In this episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt welcomes Garrick, a pricing strategy expert specializing in B2B software and professional services. Together, they explore the art and science of pricing and how understanding the "why" behind c"in" decisions can drive agency growth and success.
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December 17, 2024 • 22 mins
In this episode of the Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt sits down with David Ratner, a veteran in the book PR industry with over 30 years of experience. David delves into his extensive background, having run one of the largest book publicity agencies in the country and now focusing on helping nonfiction authors, especially in the business space, leverage their books as powerful tools for brand equity and thought leadership.
Kurt and ...
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December 10, 2024 • 28 mins
In this insightful episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Brad Farris, a seasoned leadership and business growth coach, to explore transitioning from craftsperson to leader. Brad provides invaluable strategies and deep insights for agency founders navigating the challenges of scaling their businesses while stepping into effective leadership roles. Brad discusses the profound iden...
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December 3, 2024 • 33 mins
In this insightful episode of the Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt sits down with Joe Schmit, the renowned sports director from Channel 5 and an accomplished keynote speaker. With over three decades of experience in sports journalism and a thriving career in motivational speaking,
Joe brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Joe delves into his "culture first mindset," a philosophy emphasizing prioritizing organizational culture ov...
Joe brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Joe delves into his "culture first mindset," a philosophy emphasizing prioritizing organizational culture ov...
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November 26, 2024 • 28 mins
In this engaging episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt sits down with leadership expert and author Bill Mills to unpack the intricacies of effective leadership. Drawing from his vast experience with business owners, CEOs, and presidents through masterminds and consulting, Bill reveals why traditional leadership development often falls short and introduces the powerful idea of conscious conversations.
Throughout their discussion...
Throughout their discussion...
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November 19, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode of *Schmidt List*, host Kurt Schmidt has a conversation with Craig Pladson from BraveCo to explore the intricacies of modern marketing. They discuss the challenges businesses face when choosing between marketing agencies that focus solely on implementation and those that provide strategic impact and measurable results. Kurt struggles to find agencies capable of developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies, inste...
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November 12, 2024 • 42 mins
In this captivating episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt engages with BJ, a distinguished expert in battery manufacturing and AI at Technicity. Together, they explore varying technological perspectives across generations and stress the importance of developing comfort with emerging tools. BJ highlights AI's potential to enhance productivity, encouraging executives to view it as a tool for improvement rather than a panacea fo...
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November 5, 2024 • 40 mins
In this compelling episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt interviews Todd Fonseca, who shares his journey from corporate life to becoming an entrepreneur and leadership coach. Fonseca discusses his career transition and the importance of leadership and personal development.
He recalls a pivotal moment during a corporate talent review that led him to explore nonverbal communication and body language. This insight turned him into ...
He recalls a pivotal moment during a corporate talent review that led him to explore nonverbal communication and body language. This insight turned him into ...
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October 29, 2024 • 29 mins
Join host Kurt Schmidt in this engaging episode of Schmidt List as he chats with marketing expert Danielle Fauteaux. Danielle, known for her work in building revenue generation systems and refining business development pipelines, shares valuable insights into the current challenges facing marketing agencies and service providers.
Key topics covered include the shift from hustle culture to strategic, relationship-focused marketing, t...
Key topics covered include the shift from hustle culture to strategic, relationship-focused marketing, t...
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October 15, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt talks with Lauren Buckley, co-founder of the Hush Collaborative, about actionable messaging, strategic initiatives, and barriers to effective collaboration and employee engagement.
Lauren highlights the importance of organizational audits focusing on strategy, systems, and human factors to reduce the high failure rates of strategic (90%) and change initiatives (70%). They emphasize...
Lauren highlights the importance of organizational audits focusing on strategy, systems, and human factors to reduce the high failure rates of strategic (90%) and change initiatives (70%). They emphasize...
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October 8, 2024 • 41 mins
In this enlightening episode of the Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt is joined by Anne Steiner, a strategic advisor at NerdNoir, to delve into the evolving landscape of product development and innovation in the post-pandemic world.
As a master networker, Kurt opens up about the dynamic energy he derives from community interactions, setting the stage for a rich conversation on the importance of in-person engagements, even as remote w...
As a master networker, Kurt opens up about the dynamic energy he derives from community interactions, setting the stage for a rich conversation on the importance of in-person engagements, even as remote w...
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October 1, 2024 • 44 mins
In this insightful episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt sits down with Bob Freytag, a seasoned marketing expert and partner at Introworks, a specialized marketing agency with over three decades of experience.
Bob delves into the meticulous research methodologies used at Introworks, highlighting the importance of deep individual interviews in understanding a company's ecosystem—from products and competitors to customer mindsets...
Bob delves into the meticulous research methodologies used at Introworks, highlighting the importance of deep individual interviews in understanding a company's ecosystem—from products and competitors to customer mindsets...
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