Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we have a first for the show; we're talking with upcoming wrestling talent Blake Steele, who's turning his wrestling dreams into reality.

Blake and I pull back the curtain on the pro wrestling industry and talk about how it's as much about storytelling and character creation as it is about athleticism. We dive into the art of fighting and its famous personalities like Logan Paul and Mike Tyson and how they have masterfully used their styles to captivate audiences.

We talk about what goes into the making of a wrestling superstar, tracing Blake's journey as he navigates the wrestling universe, and we talk about the marketing opportunities that are just as true for a wrestler as they are for any business owner.

Whether you're a hardcore wrestling fan or just curious about the similarities in building a brand for your business, this episode is a great listen.

Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we're talking with Brett Attaway, a solar sales entrepreneur from Utah who's now based in north Florida.

Brett's taken his years of marketing experience to the solar industry in a company he started a little over 3 years ago, and we had a great conversation about the opportunities he has to use this experience in this new sector.

We talked about the three key success factors: finding the right install company, understanding the value of a client, and creating a referral program, and how bringing these together can be a game changer for clients and the company.

There are some great insights and ideas in this episode that apply to many industries, including creating transferable opportunities for customers by offering a price break for a certain volume of panels and incentivizing referrals is unique, making customers the hero and not the company.

Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we're finishing our conversation with Jesse Desjardins. He's worked in some great locations, and we talk about the challenge of marketing a complex destination like Neom in Saudi Arabia, a place no one has ever seen before.

We also talk about the skill of discernment and invention, the importance of working with someone with the tenacity to drive projects to completion, and how to effectively select and work with the right people to execute our vision.

Jesse & I have a long history together, and it's great to share these insights with you, and, if you missed part 1, you can check that out at here.

Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers Podcast, we have a special episode because I had the pleasure of catching up with my longtime friend and collaborator, Jesse Desjardins, in person as we celebrate our 25-year friendship and professional journey together.

We talk about how asking, 'What would I do if I only got paid if I delivered results?' helped us focus on achieving tangible results and navigating technological shifts and how we uncover the power of minimalism and the minimum effective dose in marketing success.

In part 1 here, we discuss his 12 favorite problems and how he leverages the VCR (Vision, Capabilities, Reach) formula to create unique experiences and stories in the work he now does.

This is a great conversation as we share some insights and reminisce about our 25-year journey.

Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we’re talking with Michael Devcic, all the way from Croatia.

We dive into the challenges and setbacks Michael had to overcome before eventually finding success, running Google ads for local businesses, creating a successful business that takes just 45 minutes a month and how a strong project manager can ensure success.

We also discuss his ventures into information products, his goal of finding more people to collaborate with on rev-share deals, and the importance of maximizing influencer collaborations.

We wrap up talking about the opportunity to create a 90 Minute Book and conquer local markets by providing knowledge and developing a scale-ready algorithm to help local businesses.

Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, I'm answering a question I've been asked a lot recently; "What are the most impactful books you've read to fast-track my marketing career?"

So today, I'm running through my top 10. The books I return to time and time again, and the ones that have shaped the way I think about marketing and have influenced the programs I've developed.

As you're thinking about your business and marketing, taking inspiration from others and applying them to your situation is the fastest way of progressing. There are some great lessons here, and I'm excited to share what I took from them.

Be on the lookout too for a genuine surprise. Neatly folded in one of the books is an original ad response I received over 20 years ago. So as an unexpected bonus, we can break down one of my first ads!

I can't wait to hear the lesson you take from these books.

Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we're talking to Kelsey Reidl from Toronto, Canada, where she offers one-on-one marketing coaching services that help small to medium-sized businesses build evergreen systems to clients buy their services as soon as they're ready.

Kelsey started her marketing career in the corporate world, working for health food brands before becoming a freelancer and building an online course called the Visionary Method, helping business owners build online and offline marketing strategies.

We talked about all the ways she can scale her existing business and really developed this idea of maximizing the relationships she's already building to create sustainable results for both her and her clients.

Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we're talking with my great friend Mike Koenigs. We've known each other for more years than I care to remember. He's a brilliant marketer and has always been on the leading edge of new marketing technologies.

We had a great conversation about all the buzz around AI and how it will affect every element of our lives, our business, how we write copy, and how we think about marketing. Mike has a great take on the value and importance of now having a solid brand to stay ahead of everyone else.

We ended by talking about the importance of having a bigger, better personal brand because, as businesses come and go, being seen as an authority elevates you as an individual and creates opportunities.