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Product Genius is the down-to-earth podcast for Inventors and Entrepreneurs. Together, we explore important topics about inventing and launching new products to help you become a Product Genius. If you want to be a successful inventor-entrepreneur, then Product Genius is the podcast for you!
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Inventor of The Caulking Finger: Daniel Stephenson
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Episode 179 - Daniel Stephenson shares his story of idea to product to market. https://thecaulkingfinger.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: Jodey …
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Why Most Agency Owners Get Stuck at $1M (And How to Break Through) w/Brad Farris [S02EP07]
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In this enlightening episode of the $5 million Milestone Podcast, Brad Farris, founder of Anchor Advisors, shares his journey from engineering to coaching agency founders. Learn about the key stages of agency growth, from startup to stabilization, and how to navigate the common challenges that come with scaling. Discover Brad's powerful framework t…
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Building a Future Proof Marketing Agency w/ Chris Delany & Pete Schauer [S02EP06]
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Scaling a Global Marketing Agency Through Specialization and Remote Teams w/ Michael Begg [S02EP05]
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In this episode, AMZ Advisers CEO Mike Begg shares how he transformed his real estate background into a thriving global Amazon marketing agency. With a distributed team across multiple continents and early clients including major brands like Bees and Neff Headwear, Mike reveals the strategic importance of specialization, building a strong remote cu…
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How Lead Attribution Data Transforms Agency-Client Relationships w/ Michael Cooney [S02EP04]
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Join us as we chat with agency veteran Michael Cooney, founder of WhatConverts, where he shares essential strategies for tracking and attributing marketing leads to prove ROI to clients. Learn how proper lead attribution can transform agency-client relationships, set realistic expectations, and build long-term trust. Michael discusses real-world ex…
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Go-to-Market Strategies with Laurier Mandin of Graphos Product
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Episode 178 - Laurier Mandin https://www.lmandin.com/ https://graphosproduct.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: Jodey Smith https://www.jodeysmith…
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Building a Tech-Focused Marketing Agency w/Jenna Chouinard [S02EP03]
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In this episode of $5 Million Milestone, Pierre and Tim talk with Jenna Chouinard of JC Marketing Group about growing a specialized marketing agency. Jenna shares her journey from being a solo marketing professional to running a successful agency focused on managed service providers (MSPs). ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:18 - How Jenna starte…
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How to use customer reviews to win high-value B2B clients w/Katie Hollar [S02EP02]
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In this episode, Clutch's VP of Marketing Katie Hollar reveals how agencies can leverage B2B reviews to win larger, more qualified clients. With the average project size on Clutch exceeding $80,000, Katie shares insider strategies for building trust through authentic client stories. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:01 - Katie's journey from age…
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Don't Re-Invent the Wet Wipe - Private Label Solutions | Flash of Genius mini-episode
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Episode 177 - How using existing private label products could be the solution to your product development problem. Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: J…
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Building Trust and Recurring Revenue with Smart SEO Services w/Lindsay Halsey [S02EP01]
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Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of the $5 Million Milestone Podcast. In this season opener, we talk with Lindsay Halsey, co-founder of Web Shine and Pathfinder SEO. Lindsay shares her expertise on building trust with clients, developing recurring revenue through SEO services, and growing a sustainable agency. She offers valuable insights o…
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How MSPs can Scale Faster with Smarter Payments with Baxter Lanius [Episode 9]
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Baxter Lanius, CEO of Alternative Payments, joins us to discuss how MSPs can streamline their billing and payments, reduce financial friction, and scale from $1M to $5M in revenue. ⏱️ Key Takeaways: 3:00 Why MSPs struggle with billing and invoicing 7:15 Common financial inefficiencies holding MSPs back 9:30 The role of automation in reducing invoic…
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Hope for products that might never have been - Pronto Launch
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Episode 176 - Acquisitions and Advisory with Mike Ryan of Pronto Launch. https://prontolaunch.com/ https://magicpick.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Prod…
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Molded Fiber Products with Charlie Langston of Tanbark
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Episode 175 - Charlie Langston tells us how he is "providing access to planet-friendly, purpose-driven products by pushing the limits of molded fiber design". Tanbark Molded Fiber Products: Charlie Langston https://www.tanbarkmfp.com/about Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www…
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The Importance of Relationships in Product Development | Flash of Genius mini-episode
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Episode 174 - Noah shares a story that illustrates the importance of relationships. ZLabs3D: https://www.zlabs3d.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian…
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Healthy Personal and Business Habits for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
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Episode 173 - Is this a goal setting episode? Cultural references abound. Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: Jodey Smith https://www.jodeysmith.com Spe…
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How to kill big problems with small solutions
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Ep. 172 - Talk about the project Noah is working on now (in general terms). It’s a daunting task, with a large team, and the team had trouble getting started because the task was just too big. Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://pro…
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Is your definition of success killing your creativity?
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Ep. 171 - What is a success criteria? What is a solution? Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: Jodey Smith https://www.jodeysmith.com…
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Product Development Super Friends With Willis Whiteside
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Ep. 170 - Willis Whiteside chats with us about collaboration in product development. WhiteLight Design: https://whitelightdesign.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian …
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Small Scale Manufacturing with 3D Printing - ZLabs3D
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Ep. 169 - Allison and Michael from ZLabs3D explain how 3D printing can be used for small scale manufacturing and more. ZLabs3D: https://www.zlabs3d.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-H…
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3D Scanning for Inventors and Product Development | Flash of Genius mini-episode
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Ep. 168 - How 3D scanning can help in product prototype and development. Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: Jodey Smith https://www.jodeysmith.com…
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Bad Design with Maggie Weber of Refashioned Hippie
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Rated PG-13. Ep. 167 - We talk about bad design with Maggie Weber. Maggie Weber: linktr.ee/refashionedhippe Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian…
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Scaling an MSP to $10 Million Through Community Leadership and Culture w/ Martin Joseph [Episode 8]
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We have inspiring episode for you today, featuring the incredible journey of Martin Joseph who turned a small computer repair gig into a thriving $10 million managed services powerhouse. Martin takes us through his exciting ride, from bagging groceries to becoming a community leader. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn: 0:00 - Meet our guest a…
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Building Strategic Partnerships to Grow Your MSP Business w/ Brian Hope [Episode 7]
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In this episode of the $5 Million Milestone Podcast we dive deep into scaling MSP businesses with Brian Hoppe, former MSP owner turned leadership coach. He shares invaluable insights on balancing sales and operations, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging industry events. Brian reveals the common obstacles preventing MSPs from breaking th…
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Your Product is Not Your Spokesperson | Flash of Genius mini-episode
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Ep. 166 - Strategies for introverts to sell your product. Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: Jodey Smith https://www.jodeysmith.com…
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5 ways SMBs can build a strong sales process w/ Roger Williams [Episode 6]
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In this episode of the $5 Million Milestone podcast, we discuss how to build a strong sales process for small and medium-sized businesses with special guest Roger Williams, an outbound account executive at Kinsta. 🔗 Useful links: Pronto Marketing - https://www.prontomarketing.com Fox Social Media - http://kinsta.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducti…
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How To Shorten The Patent Process and Other Wisdom from Patent Agent Brock Kolls of Gr8BigIdeas
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Ep. 165 - Patent Agent Brock Kolls shares from his 24 years of experience. Brock Kolls, Gr8BigIdeas: https://gr8bigideas.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast …
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Hiring for success - navigating the challenges of scaling your team w/ Tracy Arno [Episode 5]
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In this episode of the $5 Million Milestone Podcast, Tracy Arno, owner of Essence Recruitment, shares her insights on optimizing recruiting strategies for growing businesses. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Unique challenges faced by professional service companies in regulated industries 4:40 Strategies for connecting with ideal clients on Li…
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Get Feedback on Your Product from People in Your Target Market with Justin Chen of PickFu
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Ep. 164 - Create polls to get feedback on your product designs, images and copy from people in your target market. PickFu: https://www.pickfu.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: S…
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Read The Fine Print | Flash of Genius mini-episode
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Ep. 163. $30 decisions vs $30,000 decisions. Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Julian Podcast Producer: Jodey Smith https://www.jodeysmith.com…
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Leveraging Social Media for Professional Service Firms w/ Jill W. Fox [Episode 4]
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In this episode of the 5 Million Milestone podcast, we sit down with social media marketing consultant Jill W. Fox. Jill shares her insights on how companies in regulated industries can effectively leverage social media platforms to build their brand, humanize their company, and engage with clients and potential hires. Whether you're a small busine…
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Product Licensing with The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton
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Ep. 162. Rita Crompton, The Inventor Lady, joins us to talk about Product Licensing and more. Rita Crompton: https://www.inventorlady.com/ Product QuickStart: Noah McNeely https://productquickstart.com 'opu probiotics by Tiffany Krumins: https://www.opuprobiotics.com Podcast Website: https://productgeniuspod.com Slightly Annoying Co-Host: Steven Ju…
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The Key to Effective B2B Positioning w/ Carla Trobak [Episode 3]
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In this episode of the 5 Million Milestone podcast, we're joined by Carla Trobak - B2B marketing consultant and co-founder of Bench Strength Marketing. Carla shares her expertise on how effective messaging and positioning can build trust and differentiate B2B companies in competitive markets. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or looking to…
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