Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases (http://www.ereleases.com) 25 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through tier-1 press release distribution. He lives in the Baltimore area.

Where to reach Mickie

https://www.ereleases.com
https://www.ereleases.com/plan
https://x.com/ereleases
https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution
https://www.instagram.com/ereleasespr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/
https://www.pinterest.com/ereleases/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ereleases
https://www.tiktok.com/@ereleases

3 Hacks to take away

1. The importance of incorporating a compelling story arc and human interest elements into press releases to increase media pickup and coverage.

2. Practical hacks for creating effective press releases, such as reverse engineering the release, adding relevant data points, and leveraging industry surveys.

3. The benefits of using press release distribution services like E Releases to reach a wide audience and media contacts in a cost-effective manner.

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Scott Joseph, founder and CEO of Me Plus Ultra, discussed his journey from scaling J and L Marketing to creating Mastermind groups. He emphasized the importance of networking, trust, and giving without expecting returns.

Scott highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on his business, leading to the creation of the Business Bourbon and Cigars event. He shared insights on delegating responsibilities, listening to clients, and the power of a supportive network.

Scott also stressed the need to eliminate friction in workspaces to enhance productivity. His three key hacks for scaling businesses are: working on the business, delegating control, and growing one's network.

Where to reach Scott:

MePlusUltra.com3 Hacks to take away

1. Focus on working on your business, not just in it, by delegating responsibilities and empowering your team.

2. Approach networking with a genuine, giving mindset to build meaningful, long-term relationships that can unlock new opportunities.

3. Create a physical and virtual environment that eliminates friction and allows you to focus on delivering value to your audience and connections.

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Nick is the CEO of IdeaScale, the largest innovation software company serving clients such as Pfizer, Comcast, and the US Postal Service. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Nick has a unique perspective on fostering a culture of innovation, even within large, established organizations.In this episode, I get to speak with Nick Jain.

Nick is the CEO of IdeaScale, the largest innovation software company serving clients such as Pfizer, Comcast, and the US Postal Service. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Nick has a unique perspective on fostering a culture of innovation, even within large, established organizations.Nick pulls back the curtain on his time at the prestigious business school, revealing some surprising shortcomings in their approach to developing true leadership skills. But it's his framework for driving innovation - centered on the right people, culture, and tools - that will really get your entrepreneurial juices flowing.

Prepare to be inspired and armed with practical tips you can implement today to make your organization more agile, adaptive, and ahead of the curve. Let's dive in.

Where to reach our Guest

www.ideascale.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjain/3 Hacks to take away

1. The importance of having the right people, culture, and tools to drive successful innovation efforts. Nick Jain uses the analogy of a three-legged stool to emphasize that all three elements are critical.

2. Smaller organizations have an advantage when it comes to fostering innovation due to their flexibility, nimbleness, and lack of entrenched traditions.

3. Nick Jain's critique of his Harvard Business School education, noting that it sometimes taught practices that were proven to be ineffective, and the importance of developing hard skills as a leader beyond just soft skills.

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