Best Proactive Talent Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Talent Pipeline: Proactive Recruitment Strategies 15:19

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of building a talent pipeline. Titled "Building a Talent Pipeline: Proactive Recruitment Strategies," this episode explores how companies can gain a strategic advantage by connecting with potential candidates before urgent hiring needs arise. I discuss the be…

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EP 31 Leigh Cuevas on Using Direct Sourcing to Build Proactive Talent Communities 45:24

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Leigh Cuevas joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss the three critical shifts every TA leader must make: moving from reactive to proactive sourcing, turning sourcers into passionate brand ambassadors, and building engaged talent communities before you need them. Discover the proven framework that cut one aerospace manufacturer's time-to-fill in half whi…

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#703: How AI and Deep Learning is affecting advertising with Jaysen Gillespie, RTB House 28:36

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Are we on the brink of advertising becoming too smart for its own good, or is Deep Learning finally getting us closer to what customers actually want? Agility requires us to constantly evaluate how technology like AI reshapes the relationships between brands and consumers—sometimes for better, sometimes for far more complex. The advertising landsca…

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Unlocking HubSpot for Sales Teams: CRM, Sales Hub, and Automation 15:41

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Unlock the full potential of your sales team with HubSpot in this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast. Join me as I delve into how HubSpot's CRM and Sales Hub can transform your sales process. Discover how automation and streamlined workflows can free your team from tedious tasks, allowing them to focus on building relationships and closing…

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#702: What it takes to keep customers loyal with Anna Convery, Verint 30:52

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Does your brand deliver answers faster than your customer can send a text message? Agility in CX is about answering customers before they finish the thought. If you can’t evolve at that pace, you’re already behind. Today we’re going to talk about what Verint’s brand‑new 2025 State of Customer Experience report tells us about loyalty, automation, an…

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Content Distribution: Get Content in Front of Your Target Audience 12:34

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the critical role of content distribution in ensuring your valuable content reaches the right audience. With millions of blog posts published daily, simply hitting "publish" isn't enough. I explore the importance of strategic content distribution through channels like SEO, social med…

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#701: No-Code as a Strategic Weapon, with Aytekin Tank, Jotform 25:29

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If your team spends half its days searching for documents and filling out spreadsheets you built years ago, how long will it be before your competitors automate you out of business? Agility requires turning busywork into bandwidth so people can collaborate and think strategically instead of shuffling pixels. Today we’re exploring how no-code platfo…

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Create and Manage Customer Journeys with HubSpot Journey Automation 15:36

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of HubSpot Journey Automation. Imagine crafting seamless customer experiences that anticipate needs and drive conversions. HubSpot's tools allow you to automate and personalize customer journeys across multiple channels, from email to SMS, ensuring timely and…

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How to Market Your App for Maximum Installs and Long-Term Use 18:58

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I dive into the critical strategies for marketing your app to maximize installs and ensure long-term user engagement. With over 70% of app users abandoning apps within the first 90 days, it's crucial to develop a robust marketing plan from the outset. I explore how understanding your target audie…

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#700: Winning and retaining the distracted consumer with Kelsey Chickering, Forrester 22:13

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If your brand can’t hold a consumer’s focus for eight seconds, what makes you think you deserve nine? We are here at Forrester CX in Nashville, TN and hearing all about the latest insights and ideas for brands to create better experiences for their customers. Agility isn’t speed for speed’s sake; it’s the discipline of staying useful while everythi…

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#699: Being real about synthetic personas with Narek Vandanyan, Prelaunch 24:29

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Marketers spend a fortune trying to understand their audience, conducting surveys, focus groups, and market research—but what if they could just ask their ideal customer directly? With synthetic personas, that’s now possible. But how reliable are they? And how far can we really take this technology? Joining me today is Narek Vardanyan, CEO of Prela…

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Streamline Your Sales Pipeline for Conversion With Sales Enablement 14:54

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the crucial role of sales enablement in transforming your sales pipeline into a high-performing conversion engine. Is your pipeline leaking valuable opportunities? By strategically leveraging sales enablement, you can optimize each stage of the sales process—from awareness to retenti…

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#698: Staying customer-centric in the race to adopt agentic AI with Stephanie Liu, Forrester 23:30

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We are here at Forrester CX in Nashville, TN and hearing all about the latest insights and ideas for brands to create better experiences for their customers. If your AI roadmap doesn’t include your customer, is it really a roadmap—or just a bridge to nowhere? Agility requires remembering who pays the bills: the customer. When shiny new tech shows u…

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Integrate Your Website with HubSpot for Lead Capture and Management 15:42

10d ago15:42

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I dive into the transformative power of integrating your website with HubSpot for efficient lead capture and management. Are you struggling with lost visitor data or missed opportunities? Discover how this integration can turn anonymous visitors into identified prospects, automate lead capture, a…

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From Tools to Talent: Tackling the Skilled Trades Shortage in Healthcare 40:33

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In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Joe Fullington, E.d.D, MBA, CHFM, Director of Facility Services at Duke Health, to explore the growing urgency around skilled trades in healthcare facilities. Joe shares his unconventional journey from electrician to educator to facilities leader, and breaks down the real-world challeng…

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Expert Advice: Preparing for AI Integration in UX Research 15:54

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the transformative role of AI in UX research. As digital landscapes evolve, understanding user behavior is crucial for enhancing engagement and profitability. Discover how AI is revolutionizing UX research with predictive analytics, AI-powered surveys, and automated testing. I explor…

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#697: Building the total experience for customers with AJ Joplin, Forrester 24:10

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Does your AI-based interface talk to customers the way a real person would or is it tech for tech’s sake? We are here at Forrester CX in Nashville, TN and hearing all about the latest insights and ideas for brands to create better experiences for their customers. Agility is less about bolting on new features just because the tech is available and m…

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#696: The network effect on CX of AI plus employees with Jay Pattisall, Forrester 26:55

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If AI can amplify every employee’s reach ten-fold, how ready is your organization to harness that network effect? We are here at Forrester CX in Nashville, TN and hearing all about the latest insights and ideas for brands to create better experiences for their customers. Agility isn’t about adding more tech; it’s about multiplying human impact. Tod…

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Best Practices to Optimize Your Landing Pages for Lead Generation 14:26

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the art and science of landing page optimization for lead generation. Are your marketing efforts yielding clicks but not converting them into leads? Discover how a well-designed landing page can transform your website traffic into tangible business opportunities. I explore the critic…

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Segment Your Email List for Personalized and High-Converting Campaigns 17:00

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of email segmentation for crafting personalized, high-converting campaigns. Tired of seeing your marketing emails vanish into the digital abyss? Discover how dividing your email list into targeted segments can significantly boost engagement and conversion rat…

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#695: Why Trust Is a Strategy, Not a Sentiment with Dana Bodine, Trustpilot 28:58

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If nearly half of consumers spend more with brands they trust, why aren’t more companies making trust a core business strategy instead of just a tagline? To help me explore this question, I’m joined by Dana Bodine, U.S. Vice President of Marketing at Trustpilot, the world’s largest independent platform for customer feedback. About Dana Bodine Dana …

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Optimizing Your HubSpot Forms and Workflows for Maximum Lead Capture 13:39

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the art of optimizing HubSpot forms and workflows for maximum lead capture. Discover how to transform website visitors into valuable prospects by crafting high-converting forms and deploying strategic workflows. I explore the importance of understanding your target audience and utili…

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Avoid Spam: How Email Warm-Up and Verification Improve Deliverability 18:29

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Welcome to the Aspiration Marketing Podcast. In this episode, titled "Avoid Spam: How Email Warm-Up and Verification Improve Deliverability," I delve into the crucial strategies for enhancing email deliverability. Landing in the spam folder can derail any email marketing campaign, but by warming up your email accounts and verifying your lists, you …

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#694: What's your plan for Q5 this year, with Xavier de Baillenx from Ramdam 23:39

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What if your most profitable campaign window isn’t Black Friday or Cyber Monday… but after the holidays, when everyone else is quiet? While most marketers are winding down, savvy brands are doubling down—tapping into the “Q5” period between Christmas and early January, when ad prices drop, engagement spikes, and consumers are laser-focused on their…

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#693: Optimizing the post-click customer experience with Riikka Söderlund, Katana Cloud Inventory 24:05

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What if your biggest customer experience problem isn’t your marketing… but your inventory spreadsheet? In the era of one-click checkouts, Prime delivery expectations, and endless online channels, brands are pouring millions into customer acquisition—only to lose customers post-purchase. Why? Because they can’t deliver what they just sold. Today’s g…

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Measuring and Improving the ROI of Email Marketing Efforts 14:24

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I dive into the critical importance of measuring and improving the ROI of your email marketing efforts. Discover why understanding your email marketing ROI is not just about vanity metrics, but a necessity for strategic growth and resource allocation. We'll explore essential metrics like open rat…

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5 Common Business Development Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them) 12:17

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the five common business development mistakes that could be holding your company back. From neglecting relationship building to poor lead qualification, I explore how these missteps can impact your sales and reputation. I'll also discuss the importance of strategic planning and effec…

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#692: The lifetime value of milliseconds in the customer experience with Jaxon Repp, Harper 24:34

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Agility can often get framed as driving massive transformation—but sometimes it’s the milliseconds that matter. When every digital moment counts, small gains in speed and efficiency can have a disproportionately large impact on customer lifetime value and brand loyalty. If you could speed up every digital interaction your customers have with your b…

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Identify Conversion Opportunities with User Behavior Data 13:50

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Unlock the secrets of conversion optimization in this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast. Join me as I delve into the world of user behavior data, revealing how digital footprints can transform your business strategy. Discover why some visitors convert effortlessly while others vanish, and learn how to harness website analytics to identify…

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Why Special Education Talent Is Key to Helping All Students Thrive 15:51

24d ago15:51

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In this episode of Wake Up and Teach, host Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, talks with Dr. Catina Lyles, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Special School District of St. Louis County—Missouri’s largest specialized education provider. They explore how strategic hiring, intentional collaboration, and long-term support for special educa…

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Building Effective Training Programs: Empowering Employees for Success 1:01:08

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David Trask speaks with Neyael Rubio-Delgado and James Anderson about the evolving landscape of facility management, especially in response to post-COVID staffing challenges, in this episode of Facility Voices. Drawing from their career experiences, Neyael and James talk about ESL programs, hands-on training, employee empowerment, and effective onb…

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Finding the Right Brand Influencers: A Step-by-Step Guide 12:00

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I guide you through the essential steps to finding the right brand influencers for your business. Influencer marketing is a powerful tool, but partnering with the wrong influencers can lead to wasted resources and poor ROI. Learn how to articulate your campaign goals, identify your target audienc…

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#691: Gaining agility and results with composable CMS, with Mark Wheeler from Storyblok 31:23

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Is your CMS holding your creativity—and marketing growth—hostage? When speed and agility are everything, most marketing teams are still stuck in the slow lane—waiting on developers to publish updates, launch campaigns, or even fix a typo. Sound familiar? Today’s guest says it’s time for marketers to take the wheel. Mark Wheeler, Chief Marketing Off…

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EP 30 Matt Corbett on Navigating AI's Massive Recruiting Transformation Without Getting Lost in Complexity 21:20

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In this episode, Matt Corbett, President at ZRG Embedded Recruiting, joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss the transformative effect of AI on the recruiting industry. They examine the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into hiring processes, the importance of balancing technology and human touch. Matt also shares insights on how organizations ca…

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#690: Focusing on long-term customer value using next best action with Tine Van Calster, Telenet 26:47

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What if your most loyal customers are the ones you helped spend less? Agility in marketing isn't just about moving faster — it's about aligning brand intentions with customer outcomes in real-time, even when that means giving up short-term gains to earn long-term trust. Today we are here at PegaWorld 2025 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and we’re go…

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Dominate B2B Search: How to Use Topic Clusters to Outrank Competitors 11:33

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Join me on the Aspiration Marketing Podcast as we delve into the transformative power of topic clusters in B2B SEO. In this episode, titled "Dominate B2B Search: How to Use Topic Clusters to Outrank Competitors," I explore how to strategically organize your content to enhance visibility and authority. Discover how topic clusters can elevate your on…

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#689: Building a culture of agility with Eugenie Lamprecht, Reka 19:28

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Welcome to this episode, brought to you by Reka, a developer of industry-leading, multimodal, AI models that enable individuals and organizations to deploy generative AI applications. Agility requires an attention to process and a commitment to continuous improvement. It also requires a culture of agility. Today we’re going to talk about talent in …

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The Ultimate Business Development Checklist: 7 Steps to Success 11:47

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I dive into "The Ultimate Business Development Checklist: 7 Steps to Success." Feeling overwhelmed by business development demands? You're not alone. I explore how to shift from merely managing the present to building a sustainable future with a proactive approach. Discover the power of strategic…

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#688: Building a Customer Brain and how it benefits customers and the business with Christian Nelissen, National Australia Bank 26:34

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Agility at enterprise scale means building systems that not only make millions of micro-decisions, but also keep humans at the center — creating experiences that are timely, relevant, and respectful of the customer. What if your data knew your customers better than your frontline employees — and used that insight to serve, not sell? Today we are he…

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Build Email Lead Nurturing with Marketing Automation 13:57

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of email marketing automation for lead nurturing. Are your leads slipping through the cracks? Discover how strategic lead nurturing can convert potential buyers into loyal customers. I explore how to guide prospects through their unique buyer's journey with p…

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8 Tools That Make Marketing Teams Actually Work Smarter 11:09

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I explore eight essential tools that empower marketing teams to work smarter, not harder. As marketing demands grow, the right tools can streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity. From project management software that keeps teams aligned to AI-powered content planning t…

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#687: Customer Experience Design using Generative AI, with Tara DeZao, Pega 22:34

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What if you could test drive your entire customer experience — before even writing a line of code? Agility isn’t just about reacting fast — it’s about thinking ahead, designing deliberately, and testing before committing. In an age where customer expectations shift by the minute, businesses can’t afford to just “build and hope.” Today we are here a…

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#686: Autonomous innovation using predictable AI agents with Peter van der Putten, Pega 30:06

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What if your agentic AI could innovate autonomously—and still follow your business rules? Agility in the age of AI doesn't just mean speed. It means predictability, accountability, and the ability to innovate autonomously without businesses losing control of what is important, and what their customers value. Today we are here at PegaWorld 2025 at t…

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Leveraging LinkedIn and Paid Advertising for Targeted Lead Generation 13:56

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the art of targeted lead generation through LinkedIn and paid advertising. Are you reaching the right people or just anyone? With platforms like LinkedIn, combined with strategic paid advertising, you can precisely target your ideal audience, turning potential challenges into growth …

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Business Development ROI: How to Measure and Maximize Your Returns 12:48

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the critical topic of Business Development ROI: How to Measure and Maximize Your Returns. Are your business development efforts truly paying off? I explore how to move beyond assumptions and focus on measurable results. Learn the essential steps for calculating ROI, from identifying …

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#685: Using AI in UX research, design, and testing with Jason Bowman, The Office of Experience 25:54

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Agility requires finding ways to stay one step ahead of the competition, as well as in anticipating customers’ needs. So how does a brand maintain this speed and agility in the area of UX design, where it has often taken a considerable amount of time, effort, and testing to get to a better result? Today we’re going to talk about using AI strategica…

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Building a Future: A Vision for Proactive, Efficient & Engaged School Facilities 38:47

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In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask chats with Salum Stutzer, Director of Facilities and Operations at Francis Howell School District, about leading a growing district that serves nearly 17,000 students and the challenges of aging infrastructure. Salum discusses proactive maintenance, professional development, and community engagement. …

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Beyond Contact Forms: Lead Capture Strategies for Your Website 13:53

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the limitations of traditional contact forms and explore innovative lead capture strategies for your website. Discover how to transform your site into an active lead generator by leveraging interactive content like quizzes and calculators, offering valuable gated content, and utilizi…

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AI-Powered Service: Breeze Customer Agent Now with HubSpot Credits 7:29

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In this episode of the Aspiration Marketing Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of AI in customer service with the Breeze Customer Agent, now accessible through HubSpot Credits. Imagine resolving over half of your customer interactions automatically, freeing your team to tackle more complex issues. Breeze's AI engine integrates seamlessl…

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#684: The founder of Reebok and CEO of Syntilay talk about AI-generated product design 30:23

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When consumers can get AI-generated designs completely customized to their needs, what does this mean for the future of brands and the customer experience? I have two guests on my show today: one is the founder of one of the world’s most iconic shoe brands, and the other is the co-creator of the first AI-designed commercial shoe. Today we’re going …