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This Got Me Thinking

Chris LaFay
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Career Development
Marketing
Work-Life Balance
Strategic Planning
Success
Saas
Influencer Marketing
Performance Marketing
Brand Awareness
Trust
Mentorship
Business Growth
Client Management
Agency Growth
Hiring
Creative Process
Video Production
Toxic Client Relationships

This Got Me Thinking is a show for marketing leaders and agency pros who want to move forward but feel stuck. I have conversations with folks about real experiences, and I break down the challenges they face, and share the ideas they spark. Each episode brings thoughtful reflection, practical insight, and a fresh way to look at the next step.

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Latest Episodes

Micah landed a great job with a huge pay increase.  His job description seemed to continue to grow as time went on.  Micah also learned how to own his decisions in a corporate setting.

JL lost a great job due to layoffs.  That loss was what he needed to finally bet on himself and build his own business.

A diesel generator teaches a lot about calm confidence.

Chris was impacted by layoffs.  In the midst of finding his next role, he learned a lot about himself and what brings him joy.

Kurt knew he delivered results for those he worked for.  It took a trusted mentor to learn that the stuff around the results mattered just as much.

Richard's team was dealing with a toxic client.  As their boss and leader, it was up to him to fix the situation and build a safe working environment.

Nishat had her whole life planned out.  When she finally reached her goals, she realized things weren't what they seem.

Kiera thought she had secured a dream job.  Turns out, it wasn't.  Fortunately, it led her to finding her true career path.

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Recent Guests

Chris Downey
A marketing professional with extensive experience in corporate roles, now a fractional CMO and consultant.
Episode: Layoffs & Learnings
Kurt Euler
Marketing expert known for his insights on setting expectations in marketing leadership roles
Episode: Speed of Iteration
Richard Sims
Agency owner who discusses his challenges with managing client relationships.
Owner of a marketing agency
Episode: Non-Toxic Teams
Nishat Jones
Marketing leader and entrepreneur, founder of Stratate
Stratate
Episode: Taking Control
Kiera Weitrack
Head of Communications and experienced brand builder
Episode: So What's Next?
David Newman
An experienced speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur in the marketing sector.
Episode: Scaled to Unhappy
Angelo Ponzi
Marketing expert with extensive experience in understanding customer needs
Episode: Throwing Tactics
Matthew Olson
Agency owner focused on data visualization and marketing effectiveness
Episode: Niching Down
Leo Falkenstein
Video producer and entrepreneur who started his business while still in college.
Consume
Episode: Network & Consume

Host

Chris LaFay
Host of the show, engaging in thought-provoking conversations with guests about their professional journeys, challenges, and insights in marketing and leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Great stuff!

    Love what Chris is doing with this podcast. Great guests and conversations. Keep the episodes coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RichSimms
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great conversations on real blocks

    Great conversations about what people are actually working on, what problems they've overcome in unlocking growth, and in how they'd do things different with what they know now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bulldog232
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and personal insights shared by guests, which resonate with their own experiences.
Many praise the host's ability to foster deep discussions about real challenges in the marketing field, providing relatable content that encourages reflection.

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Talking Points

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Non-Toxic Teams
Q: How did this particular experience shape how you bring on new clients in the future at that point?
It taught me to trust my gut about initial interactions with a prospect and to be more dogmatic about educating new clients on the agency's processes.
Taking Control
Q: What prompted you to pivot away from corporate entirely?
Nishat felt that no matter how well she aligned marketing goals with business goals, marketing wasn't being recognized as an asset, prompting her to take control of her career and start her own agency.
Marketing with Influence
Q: What options were at your table to grow the company, given that you knew you had this magical lever here?
Mike discusses the challenges of a large marketing team and the realization that he needed to focus on influences and brand awareness for growth.
Network & Consume
Q: When work has not been fun, what has been the mindset shift?
A series of small, quick wins to build momentum and excitement.
Network & Consume
Q: What was that feeling when you finally crossed over the $100,000 a year mark?
It was gratifying and a sign of demand for their services.

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Recent guests on This Got Me Thinking include:

1. Chris Downey
2. Kurt Euler
3. Richard Sims
4. Nishat Jones
5. Kiera Weitrack
6. David Newman
7. Angelo Ponzi
8. Matthew Olson

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