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Jonathan Baker is the head of M and A at Punctuation, a small advisory practice that helps firms with positioning, lead generation, benchmarking, valuation, and succession planning. Here, he shares the inside scoop on how to sell an agency and determine its worth. We also discuss two topics near and dear to Jonathan's heart: Australian shepherds and craft beer. Key Takeaways:- Common mistakes in creative firms- When to sell an agency- How to evaluate your agencyEpisode Timeline:1:15 The perils of living with an Australian shepherd2:30 How Punctuation helps media companies with positioning and benchmarking4:00 Considering the owner's lifestyle during the M and A process5:00 Selling a business to the right person6:45 Is there a common positioning pivot agencies are making these days?7:15 The importance of finding your niche8:30 How expertise affects pricing 9:10 The biggest mistakes creative firms are making these days10:15 How an owner's role evolves over time 12:35 When is it time to sell?15:15 The emotional toll of the M and A process17:45 The importance that EBITA plays in the evaluation 19:30 Jonathan's favorite craft brewThis episode’s guest:• Jonathan Baker• Get free resources at Punctuation.com/PR360Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•            Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•            Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening!

Wing Lam is the eldest of the three founding brothers of Wahoo’s Fish Taco, with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Beyond business, Wing is actively engaged in philanthropy, serving on the boards of organizations like Share Our Strength and the Surfrider Foundation. On his fourth “PR 360” appearance, he discusses what it means to live the Wahoo's Way, shares the secret of Mr. Lee's sauce, and discusses current restaurant business trends. Key Takeaways:- The latest from the Cali Love Drop- What it means to live the "Wahoo's Way"- The rise in popularity of Asian foodEpisode Timeline:1:50 The mystery of Wahoo's amazing Mr. Lee's sauce3:50 What does it mean to live the Wahoo's Way?7:50 Has Kelly Lam's mindfulness rubbed off on Wing?9:15 How food affects your sense of being10:00 Accepting the challenges of life12:00 Current trends in the restaurant business14:15 Filipino food is becoming more popular16:20 A new food offering at Wahoo's17:15 The state of the Beach Boys' collaboration18:40 The latest news with the Cali Love Drop20:10 Did 2024 turn out as expected?24:45 Tod's old job with Frosty, Heidi and FrankThis episode’s guest:• Wing Lam on LinkedIn• @WahoosWing• Email: Wing.Lam@Wahoos.comSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•            Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•            Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening!

Lizzy Bilasano is the Vice President and Head of Creative strategy at Whalar Group, a company built for the creator economy to inspire a new order in the marketing, advertising, and media landscape. Lizzy also once ran operations and marketing for a dance company while simultaneously being an active company dancer and student. Here, she shares how creators can build communities and how Whalar Group puts creators at the center of its projects.Key Takeaways:- Lizzy’s journey from dancer to creative strategist- How to merge misfit ideas into something new- Why creators should co-create with their audiencesEpisode Timeline:1:30    How did Lizzy go from being a dancer to a creative strategist?3:15    Creators are characters5:15    How Lizzy merges misfit ideas to create something new8:30    How does Lizzy find niche creators10:35 Whalar Group's 4 C's12:00 Creators need to build spaces for their audiences16:15 What separates Whalar Group from the competition?17:42 Keeping up with creator trends20:15 Creators should co-create with their audience21:30 Lizzy's social media dietThis episode’s guest:• Lizzy Bilasano on LinkedIn• Whalar Group's websiteSubscribe and leave a 5-star review:https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•            Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•            Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening!

Kelly Lam is a wellness expert and founder of The Whole Purpose, a company that builds customized, high-impact, integrative mindfulness and wellness programs for individuals and corporations. Here, she discusses the birth of her company and how mindfulness can positively affect workplaces.Key Takeaways:- Kelly’s transition from construction to wellness - The benefits of mindfulness in the workplace- The power of gratitudeEpisode Timeline:1:45    Kelly's wellness journey4:00    How a silent auction changed Kelly's life5:00     How to become a yoga instructor6:30     The hard part about teaching yoga8:30     Wellness for gamers9:30    Showing ROI for wellness11:05  The Whole Purpose’s class offerings 13:30 Where does mindfulness start?15:10 The importance of gratitude18:00 What are people looking for help with?19:30 New trends in wellness practices21:50 Common pushback Kelly gets from potential clientsThis episode’s guest:• Kelly Lam • The Whole Purpose's website• Email: Info@TheWholePurpose.comSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•            Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•            Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening!

Ekaette Kern is the CEO and Head of Brand Consulting at TENET Consultancy, a strategic communications agency focused on brand storytelling that ignites, inspires, and sparks change across generations. She also serves as the board chair for The A Pledge, an initiative focused on increasing representation and equity in the advertising industry. Here, she discusses the secret “sauce” that sets TENET apart, current DEI challenges in advertising, and her work with the Harlem Globetrotters. Key Takeaways:- TENET Consultancy's secret 'sauce'- Ekaette's work with the Harlem Globetrotters- How DEI efforts can fall shortEpisode Timeline:1:20     The four-step process for brand transformation4:15    The “sauce” that sets TENET apart5:45    Ekaette's work with the Harlem Globetrotters9:00    How to build strong partner relationships10:28 How The A Pledge is helping diversity in advertising13:00 Moving beyond performative DEI actions 15:00 Legal pushback against DEI16:48 Tangible successes in advertising diversity18:45 Advice for women in PR and marketing20:34 Ekaette on thought leadershipThis episode’s guest:• TENET on LinkedIn• LinkedIn Ekaette KernSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•            Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•            Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening!

Joe Tannorella co-founded PodEngine.ai in 2023 to create a database where people can search millions of podcast transcriptions. Pod Engine helps agencies and marketers with everything from guest booking to competition monitoring. Here, Joe discusses the myriad ways Pod Engine’s robust database has helped everything from agencies to NHL teams. Key Takeaways:- Creating the world’s most advanced podcast search engine- Innovative ways organizations can use Pod Engine’s database- How Joe caught Richard Branson’s attentionEpisode Timeline:1:00    Unlocking podcast knowledge through Pod Engine5:00    Pod Engine is an excellent resource for information           6:00    How to use Pod Engine to book podcast guests09:45 Innovative ways that Pod Engine can be used10:50 How an NHL team is using Pod Engine12:00 Pod Engine allows organizations to monitor the competition14:30 Getting caught up from the advent of podcasting15:50 Current trends in podcasting20:00 Joe's Point of Light Award21:00 How Joe enlisted Richard Branson's help for a best man speechThis episode’s guest:• Joe Tannorella on LinkedIn • PodEngine.ai• Ping Joe for a free month's subscription at Joe@PodEngine.aiSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•            Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•            Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening!