INTERVIEW ARTICLES

Listen to the Podcast   When I got into this conversation with Rich Brooks, it didn’t take long to realize this guy isn’t your typical marketing guru. He’s got nearly three decades of experience, yet he’s not caught up in the flashiness or latest trends that seem to come and go. Instead, Rich has taken […]

Listen to the Podcast   There’s this idea out there, especially among new entrepreneurs, that you need a ton of cash just to start. That you need investors, flashy offices, and a million-dollar marketing budget to make it big. But Wes Bergmann has been proving the opposite for years. Wes is the type who doesn’t […]

Listen to the Podcast   Most of us think of branding as logos, colors, and taglines. We invest a ton of time and money crafting the perfect look, only to realize later that it’s not bringing in customers or creating any real connection. Talking with Virgilia Virjoghe on Never Been Promoted shifted my view on […]

Listen to the Podcast   You know when you hit that wall in the business where you’ve got a great service or product, but getting the word out feels like a never-ending grind? That’s where most of us have been or will be if we’re serious about growing. That’s also where AI comes in—not as […]

Listen to the Podcast   Growing up, most of us heard a simple formula: go to school, get good grades, land a stable job, and life should be fine. Sounds easy enough. But, if you’ve lived a few years, you know that so-called “job security” can disappear overnight. I know because I’ve experienced it firsthand. […]

Listen to the Podcast   Starting a business with your spouse? That’s a move you don’t take lightly. You’re not only risking your livelihood but also your most important relationship. On a recent episode of Never Been Promoted, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vincent Catanzaro, who’s done exactly that. This isn’t his first […]

Listen to the Podcast   You know, sometimes you meet people who just knock you out with the sheer force of their passion. Lucie Ptasznik is one of those people. Here’s someone who dreamed big as a kid, couldn’t let it go, and somehow built an entire life around that dream without any guarantees. There […]

Listen to the Podcast   Sometimes, the best advice you’ll ever get is to ignore everyone else’s advice – especially if you’re doing something that doesn’t fit the mold. Talking with Lance Osborne on the Never Been Promoted podcast drove that point home for me. Here’s a guy who, for decades, made his mark in […]

Listen to the Podcast   There’s a raw honesty that comes with sitting across from someone who’s taken a few knocks in life and come out swinging. Talking with Kim Thompson-Pinder felt like that—a woman who’s turned pain into purpose and carved a path in publishing that’s all about authenticity. Kim’s journey, from being told […]