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"If one never ventures out on the limb... one will never taste the fruit." Hi, I'm Will Glaros, host of Limbwalkers, this is a podcast that dives deep into real-life experiences — the risks, the growth, and the revelations that change how we see the world. Each episode, we explore personal stories that challenge comfort zones and inspire new perspectives. Are you ready to step out on the limb? Listen on WJOB 1230.com and wherever you get your podcast.
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Mastering Local Marketing: How to Increase Your Small Business's Awareness & New Customers Through Digital Marketing, In-store Sales Strategies, and Building a Network of Influence.
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Are you struggling to increase your small business' visibility and bring more customers through the door? Mastering Local Marketing gives small business owners—whether you run a retail shop, restaurant, service business, or are simply a one-person marketing team—the insight and direction you need to understand what's holding back your growth and the marketing strategies to fix it. Each week, host and marketing expert Matt Hanson breaks down the common mistakes small businesses make in digita ...
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Leaders from Purdue University Northwest discuss current issues and happenings around the campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Taped at the JEDtv studios on the campus of PNW on Indianapolis Blvd. in Hammond. "PNW Today" and "PNW Athletics Today" bring you the latest news, insights, happenings, and interesting conversations from the PNW community.
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Guard Street is a leading holistic cybersecurity provider, specializing in world-class proactive and emergency solutions. As a boutique, we are dedicated to assisting clients with information security risk management which includes risk quantification, compliance across many frameworks, penetration tests and the ability to predict, prevent, detect and respond to security incidents in a fast-moving, distributed landscape.
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🎙️ 219 News Now - Your Daily Dose of Northwest Indiana News! 📰 Welcome to 219 News Now, brought to you by The NWI Times — your trusted source for the latest news, updates, and stories shaping Northwest Indiana. Every episode covers breaking news, community highlights, business developments, weather updates, and the stories that matter most to residents in the Region. Stay informed on: ✅ Local government and politics ✅ Education and schools ✅ Business and economic growth ✅ Crime and public sa ...
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Marketing Presentation Mistakes That Cost You Business
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27:54Today we explore real examples of marketing presentations that either landed perfectly or fell apart in the moment. Jim and I break down the factors that made each presentation work or fail, including clarity, pacing, confidence, preparation, and the ability to read the room. You will hear how a strong presentation can create instant buy in and how…
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PNW Today- Honors College and Nursing Program
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How Your Marketing Bias Can Hurt Your Results
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20:01In this episode, we dive deep into how marketing bias can undermine your local marketing efforts and overall marketing strategy. Many small business owners create marketing campaigns based on their own daily habits and preferences, but this approach often leads to missed opportunities and weak results. We discuss why you are not your customer, how …
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Expanding Your Local Marketing Sales Funnel
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23:24Most small businesses spend their time and money focused on generating awareness for their business, but real growth comes from understanding every stage of the sales funnel. In this episode, we break down ways to look at awareness, consideration, and conversion, but also introduce two new areas you need to focus on: trial and lifetime value. Simpl…
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Holiday Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
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20:25Holiday marketing does not need to be overwhelming or expensive. This episode shares simple and creative ideas that help small and medium businesses stand out during the busiest time of the year. The focus is on connection, visibility, and community rather than flashy campaigns or deep discounts. The ideas are practical, easy to execute, and design…
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In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, Matt breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in business. When should you rebrand? Most small and medium sized companies do not realize that a brand is not their logo. A brand is the promise customers believe you will keep and the story that shapes their expectations. Matt explains how business…
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This episode looks at the real state of your local marketing team. Some teams are growing, some are quietly growing cancerous behaviors, and some are stuck in the insanity loop of doing the same thing each day and hoping something will change. Today we talk through what defines a great marketing team, why every person needs a clear role, and how in…
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Maximizing Every Minute: Time Is Marketing
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26:23In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, we'll explore how every minute you invest impacts the growth of your small business and marketing success. From answering emails to planning social media posts, each task carries measurable value—or cost—to your bottom line. Many small business owners stay busy but often miss evaluating whether their ti…
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PNW Athletics Today- Mens and Womens Basketball
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In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, we're exposing one of the biggest issues holding small businesses back — cloning. From identical social posts and themed taglines to look-alike ads that blend into the feed, too many businesses are copying each other instead of standing out. Matt is going to explain why "safe" marketing is actually the …
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Join us as we discuss the realities of nation-state cyber threats, the booming ransomware economy, and essential strategies for small-to-mid-sized companies to safeguard their critical assets. This 30-minute talk draws from real-world examples like SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline, offering actionable advice on identifying "crown jewels" and implem…
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Many small businesses struggle to get noticed because their local marketing isn't a priority. In this episode, we dive into the reasons why local marketing strategies often fall by the wayside and why prioritizing these efforts is essential for small business growth. Host Matt Hanson explains how every entrepreneur has a ten million dollar idea but…
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Email Automations for Small Business Marketers
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26:47Running a small business means there's never enough time, but what if an unpaid "intern" could handle your follow-ups, reminders, and promotions automatically? In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, we explore how email automation can be a game-changer for local marketing and small business marketing efforts. You'll learn practical ways to u…
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Effective local marketing starts with understanding your customers, and that means mastering the art of listening. In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, we explore why the best sales and marketing conversations happen when you talk the least and listen the most. Discover how using silence strategically can close more deals and why asking in…
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How We're Implementing Matt's Marketing System
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32:57In this episode, Jim shares an inside look at how Matt's proven marketing system is being put into action to grow the sports network. From defining audience segments to creating relatable messaging, they discuss the implementation to scale faster and smarter. You'll learn how the team is prioritizing the right goals, creating accountability through…
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Most small businesses are running full speed every day, reacting to problems instead of planning for progress. The result is a fragmented marketing effort that never feels connected or strategic. In this episode, we talk about the power of pausing, taking a single day to slow down, get organized, and build a clear marketing roadmap can completely c…
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The Secrets to Higher Website Conversions
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24:31If your website traffic is growing but your sales aren't, it's time to look at what happens after the click. Every click counts, but not every visitor converts. You'll learn: We explore the key principles behind higher conversion rates and what separates a good website from a great one. We break down what makes customers take action, why small twea…
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The Best Geofencing Marketing Campaigns Ever
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23:29What if you could deliver an ad to someone the moment they walk past your competitor's door? That's the power of geofencing marketing, and in this episode, we're breaking down five of the best campaigns ever to do it. From boosting foot traffic overnight to turning location data into loyal customers, we'll uncover how they used precision targeting,…
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Turn Your Expertise Into a Marketing Power
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24:37Every local business has a story worth telling, and yours could be the one your community needs to hear. Podcasting has become one of the simplest ways to share your expertise, build credibility, and connect with customers on a deeper level. Whether you run a small retail shop, a restaurant, or a local service business, your knowledge can position …
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PNW Today- Admissions and Paying for College
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In this episode, we explore the crucial role of logos in your local marketing strategy. A logo isn't just a design; it's a powerful tool that can significantly influence your marketing efforts. We dive into how exceptional branding goes beyond visuals to tell your unique story, connect with your local audience emotionally, and strengthen your overa…
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PNW Athletics Today- Men's Hockey and Women's Volleyball
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Shopping Across Generations: A Local Marketing Perspective
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22:45In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, we explore the crucial question: where do different generations shop? With shopping habits no longer being a one-size-fits-all, it's essential for small business owners to understand the local marketing implications of generational preferences. From the tech-savvy Gen Z on TikTok and Instagram to the mo…
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Lessons from Hollywood on Small Business Marketing
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28:54Did you know Hollywood can unlock powerful insights for your local marketing strategy? In this episode, we'll reveal how the storytelling techniques used in movies can elevate your marketing approach. Hollywood has mastered the art of engaging audiences through compelling narratives, and local businesses can learn from this success. We'll explore h…
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Best Conversion Rates in Digital Marketing
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24:24Many small businesses pour endless hours into posting on social media, but is that what drives sales? In this episode, we cut through the noise and reveal what converts. We'll break down seven core digital marketing tactics, from paid search to influencers to SEO, and uncover the average conversion rates you can expect from each. You'll learn which…
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Is HTML or Plain Text Email Marketing Best?
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26:58Are your emails polished works of art or stripped-down messages that feel like they came straight from a friend? The format you choose can dramatically impact whether your message gets delivered, opened, clicked, or ignored. In this episode, we explore the pros of both fully designed HTML and plain text emails. You'll discover: Which one builds tru…
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Every small business marketer has efforts that don't go as planned, whether it's a campaign that flops, an ad that falls flat, or a promotion no one responds to. But what if those failures were the steppingstones to a successful marketing future? In this episode, we reframe failure as one of the most valuable tools in your marketing toolkit. You'll…
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"If one never ventures out on the limb... one will never taste the fruit." Hi, I'm Will Glaros, host of Limbwalkers, this is a podcast that dives deep into real-life experiences — the risks, the growth, and the revelations that change how we see the world. Each episode, we explore personal stories that challenge comfort zones and inspire new perspe…
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As a small business, you can probably use every dollar you can find. But did you know that you may already have those dollars sitting there and you're not even using them? Most small business owners don't realize their shelves are hiding thousands of dollars in locked-up cash. Products that turn slowly may look harmless, but they quietly strangle y…
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As a small business owner, have you noticed that customers light up more about an experience than a product on a shelf? That's the Experience Effect, the idea that people value memories, feelings, and interactions over material purchases. In today's competitive market, that shift is shaping how consumers decide where to spend their money. In this e…
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Lipstick Effect Marketing & Small Business Strategy
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20:30If you run a small business, you have probably seen it: even when wallets tighten, people still splurge on coffee, accessories, or self-care. Why do those small luxuries survive when bigger spending disappears? Even in tough times, customers still find ways to treat themselves. Psychologists call it the lipstick effect. It is the idea that when bud…
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PNW Today — Student Life and University Housing
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52:19Check out PNW Today as we highlight opportunities to get involved on campus through Student Life and university housing
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Are you a small business owner who creates social media video posts and ads, but your targeted audience seems to continue scrolling past them no matter how professional you make them? It is frustrating when your marketing is not driving clicks, customers, or sales—especially when you're already wearing ten other hats just to keep the business runni…
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Social Media Marketing Videos That Convert
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26:04Are your video ads falling flat? Wondering why they are not pulling in clicks, customers, or sales? You are not alone. Many small business owners put time and money into video marketing content, only to see little return. The problem is not that video does not work, it is that most videos are missing the essential structure that drives attention an…
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PNW Athletics Today- Men's and Women's Soccer
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45:10In this episode, we highlight Men's and Women's Soccer as well as Sports Fest happening September 13th
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On this episode Will Glaros Brings his daughter on to talk about her walk on the limb
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Local Sports: The New Marketing Powerhouse
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23:29Are you a small business in a town that stops when the Friday night lights come on? Or maybe you've seen a shift in recent years where more people are talking about their old high school alma mater – and the amazing year they are having in sports? Local small businesses are increasingly turning to the familiar fields and courts of high school sport…
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