Ronny Sage

Always a blast chatting with Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz about what we're all about at Cents, and the exciting opportunities for growth and scale in our industry. Growth and comfort do not coexist, and it's our responsibility at Cents to provide solutions that can give confidence and peace of mind to SMBs as they grow! #laundry #smbtech #saas #fintech #verticalsaas #payments

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Podcasting is the greatest canvas in media for the free and open exchange of ideas. Adjacent channels like radio, streaming audio, and creator-driven video share this same DNA. All are built on a foundation of trust between creators and their audiences. When that trust extends to brands through authentic personal recommendations, it becomes the most powerful form of advertising. Right now, these channels are undervalued, and brands are underserved. There are too many systemic challenges—particularly around measurement—that prevent many brands from entering these spaces or achieving maximum scale. To unlock the full power of spoken word media, specialized resources are required to turn these platforms into a marketer’s secret weapon. To achieve this, leading contributors who believe in this channel need to unite. I began my career in audio in 2003, and I’ve always believed this is, at its core, a relationship business. Success comes from maximizing trust across the entire supply chain—from audiences to creators, publishers, agencies, brands, and ultimately, customers. Over the past 21 years, I’ve had the privilege to build relationships with, work alongside, and sometimes compete against people whose values I deeply respect. One shining example is the team at Veritone One. Since my earliest days, I’ve learned from leaders like Patrick Lennon, Zeus Peleuses, and Stephen Smyk. I’ve admired the forward-thinking vision of CEO Ryan Steelberg as he introduced solutions a decade ahead of the market. And I’m inspired by the new leadership under Jess Robine and Conor Doyle. For more than a decade, Oxford Road and Veritone One have been separate entities, connected by shared values, high standards, and enduring relationships. Today marks a new chapter. This morning, we announced that Oxford Road and Veritone One are joining forces in partnership with Insignia Capital Group. This union is founded on shared values, and together, we’re poised to activate those values in service of growing our industry—starting with our clients. While the industry faces challenges, the opportunities ahead are far greater. In time, I’ll share more about our vision and strategy. For now, it’s business as usual for both firms, as we remain focused on supporting our clients and preparing for an exciting 2025. As we begin to formalize our plans and harness the combined strengths of both groups, we’ll keep all stakeholders informed. This is a big day for our teams and for the industry. My gratitude goes out to everyone who helped make this union possible and to those who will join us in the important work ahead. More to come. Dan Read more about our vision for the future on Bloomberg:

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Ready to make 2025 your breakout year? For the first time ever, I’m launching a **5-week course** designed to help small businesses grow and scale strategically. Hosted right here at Second Soul Studios, we’ll cover the essential steps to reset, strategize, and succeed. If you're ready to stop winging it, build a solid marketing plan, and take your business to the next level, this course is for you. 2025 is calling—are you ready to answer? if you’re interested DM me for more details or go to the link in my bio. #smallbusinessgrowth #scaleyourbusiness #marketingstrategy #businessreset #secondsoulstudios #strategicsuccess #readyfor2025

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Voting just got tastier! 🇺🇸 Election Day is here and many brands are offering promotions for voters. This strategy of offering Election Day perks, like free donuts and discounts on rides, cleverly walks the line between promoting civic engagement and maintaining legal boundaries. While it’s illegal to offer financial incentives specifically tied to voting, these promotions are available to everyone, making them a fun and creative way to encourage participation without crossing any legal lines. Plus, who doesn’t want a free donut? 🍩 What are your thoughts on these promotions? Tell me in the comments! Source: Morning Brew

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🚀 Ever scan a product at the store and wonder "What am I really putting in my body?" 🤔 Enter Yuka — the app that's like having a super-smart friend in your pocket who knows exactly what's in that snack you're eyeing or that skincare bottle you've been debating. 🧐 With just one scan, Yuka breaks down the ingredients, highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly, and even suggests healthier alternatives! 🥗✨ Gone are the days of blind purchases – now, it's all about smart, informed choices that make you feel good about what you're consuming. 🌱 Who knew shopping could be this fun? 🛒🎉 Have you tried it yet? #HealthyLiving #TransparencyIsKey #YukaTech #SmartChoices #InnovationInAction https://yuka.io/en/

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Learn more about One2Gration and how it plans to transform social media through a community that focuses on person and professional growth.

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Why “Moonshots” Matter: It’s About More Than Just Solving Problems Real Talk with SkyDeck’s Caroline Winnett I hit up The Berkeley SkyDeck, and let me just say—it was next level. Meeting Caroline Winnett, the Executive Director, was like getting a direct line to what it really means to make an impact. She’s got this rad philosophy: startups shouldn’t just solve problems. They should try to make the world a better place. That hit me differently, honestly. Building Big & Dreaming Bigger Hearing Caroline talk about going for moonshots—dreaming big, taking bold risks—totally clicked with me. It’s all about leaving the world better than we found it, and that’s a vibe I think every young founder can get behind. Grateful for the Perspective Shift The experience got me hyped with fresh ideas and a new way of looking at things. Meeting people who are actually out there changing stuff really fires you up, you know? Stay tuned—more clips from my SkyDeck experience coming soon, including convos with other founders! 🚀 Berkeley SkyDeck University of Berkley ALKEMIO (Francisco Morrone) BlocQ, Inc. (Sho Sugiura) Congrify (Marco Conte) ContextQA (Deep Barot) Deeli AI (Hanson Chou) FirstRead (Eran Lahav) Forelight.ai (Amel Mechalikh) Jellie AI (Vahan Melkonyan) Mycro Harvest (Christopher K.) Partner Element (Arina Bobrova) PropulsionAI (Harsh Nigam) Rock Rabbit (Aimee Gotway Bailey, PhD) T-robotics (Asad Tirmizi) Taltrics (Alex Marshall) TechStack (Rishabh Bansal) The Hurd Co. (Taylor Heisley-Cook) TLR Therapeutics (Stephen J. McCormack, PhD) Vambe (Nicolas Camhi) Waypoint AI (Liam Boogar-Azoulay) #SkyDeckChronicles #Entrepreneurship #BerkeleyExperience #Moonshots #YoungEntrepreneur #GenZLeader #CarolineWinnett #TanishTalks #GenZEntrepreneur #TeenEntrepreneur #MorGyftJourney #TanishShenoy #BerkeleySkyDeck #Founders #UCBerkeley #WomenInTech #YouthEntrepreneurship #EntrepreneurshipForTeens #StartupLife #Startups #MeraEinstein #HaasBizSchool

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What do you do when Oprah Winfrey mentions your business on her show, and an onslaught of PR creates a tidal wave of demand, but you’re in the middle of a pandemic and can’t get the inventory you need? I got to chat with Robb Akridge, PhD (aka Dr. Robb), the multifaceted scientist, self-described nerd, and entrepreneur known for the Philips Sonicare toothbrush and co-founding Clarisonic. His expertise spans botany, HIV-1, gum disease, and skincare. Currently, he’s making waves with OPULUS Beauty Labs, hailed by TIME as one of the top 100 inventions of 2021 and dubbed the “Nespresso of skincare.” In this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast by Elumynt, Dr. Robb and I dig into: ✅ Why you should bridge the gap between science and consumers ✅ How to use visual representations to simplify complex scientific concepts ✅ Why OPULUS Beauty was recognized by TIME as one of the top 100 inventions of 2021 (and a demonstration of their unique approach to creating fresh, potent skincare products) ✅ How to deal with supply chain issues following a massive surge of PR (and the role that Oprah played in their success) ✅ Dr. Robb’s insights into the evolving landscape of advertising and marketing (including his insights from Clarisonic and Sonicare) ✅ How to use the power of influencers and their impact on brand to create popularity (and ultimately sales) ✅ How to use TikTok Affiliates to grow your ecommerce store and the brilliant work of Jordan Ericksen ✅ Why Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers, continues to prove itself true ✅ The lessons Dr. Robb learned from multiple appearances on QVC and how to use them to accelerate your brand Plus, and as always, we get into a little of the personal stuff as we talk about Dr. Robb’s personal drive and enduring belief that helped him achieve his goals despite challenges, his radical innovations in HIV management in impoverished nations, and his environmental efforts to improve salmon habitats on his property. You can watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gFtxgXNd Also, a special thank you to Bobby DiFazio, with MediaScale Partners, for introducing me to Dr. Robb. #DTC #retail #ecommerce #retailstrategy #digitalmarketing #shopify #ecommercetips #ecommercemarketing #podcast #entrepreneurship #marketingandadvertising #commerce #dtcmarketing

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📢 Calling all sponsors, partners, and collaborators! 📢 🎉 Join us at the Asaba Vendors Hangout, where 400-500 passionate business owners converge for an event like no other! 🎉 🤝 As a sponsor, you'll gain: 1️⃣ Exposure: Reach a vast audience of motivated entrepreneurs eager to connect and collaborate. 2️⃣ Brand Visibility: Showcase your brand to a diverse crowd, boosting recognition and credibility. 3️⃣ Networking Opportunities: Engage with industry leaders, potential clients, and fellow sponsors to forge valuable partnerships. 4️⃣ Community Impact: Support local businesses and contribute to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Asaba. Don't miss this chance to elevate your brand and make meaningful connections! 🚀 Drop us a message to secure your spot as a sponsor, partner, or collaborator today! 📩 #AsabaVendorsHangout #SponsorshipOpportunity #BusinessNetworking

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐱®? I'm glad you asked. At Mogul Chix® we work with Female Founders to grow and scale their companies, and position them to get access to capital. We achieve that through high level business advisory, mentoring, and training. We believe in developing the "𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞" CEO. We work on confidence, ability and leadership with 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭. You shouldn't try to lead if you don't know how to lead. The experience is designed to allow you to aim higher, move differently, lead better and challenge the very core of who you are as a leader. With Advisory & Consulting services, we start with an audit to get down to the unsexy nitty gritty under the hood work on the business to identifying holes or leaks, filling the gaps, and understanding new or missed opportunities in the marketplace. Then we construct or reconstruct (depending on where you are) the foundation to support the implementation and building of infrastructure so the company has a chance to win. What does that mean? Infrastructure is the collective use of people, processes, systems and tools to build a well-oiled, well-run company. Stable infrastructure (or the insides) allows the company to be manageable, profitable and growing at an acceptable pace...and allows the CEO to get out of the company to focus on the vision and trajectory of it. We help women achieve this by providing Business growth Advisory & Consulting services. While we do work with the total CEO and the company, we heavily focus on Teams and Capital as our two main talking points when we're introduced to women. The most important component of your company is not the clients. You can't get them if you can deliver. So we put emphasis on 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦. The right team will support your company's growth by increasing the number of clients that can be served, bringing in additional revenue, and being leveraged to get back your time. And if you're trying to scale and grown, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 can make or break your growth plans. We don't want you to just pitch for it, we want you fully prepared so you can neutralize investor doubts. Of course there are other components of Mogul Chix® that include media (podcasts and magazine), publishing, an academy (accelerator, workshops & bootcamps) and an exclusive invite-only membership. And in 2025 we'll be launching an angel fund. In the mean time, explore everything we have to offer. If you're ready to grow take a moment to schedule a Discovery Call so you may get your questions answered. Are you ready to make some Mogul Moves? Let's get it. mogulchix.com mogulchixacademy.com

After years of growth and evolution, Bobo's faced a challenge we see often: having no clear guideline to uphold brand consistency across every touchpoint. Bobo's came to Barrel for a conversion-focused Shopify website redesign but also needed a cohesive brand book and design system to act as the foundation for the brand moving forward. By creating this single source of truth, we empowered their internal team and partners to align every effort with a unified look and tone, ensuring consistency in everything they do. For brands in growth mode, having a solid brand foundation can make all the difference.

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I GIVE BLCK because the future deserves a surge of Black Wealth Transfer events, the future requires Black Fund Managers, and the future needs Black Founders supported by Black investors. We’re raising $100k to keep BLCK VC going. Chip in to something that is shifting the odds in our favor with capital management. #BVI #BVIMAFIA #BVI2 #GIVEBLCK

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Have you checked out Christopher Penn’s “Almost Timely News” newsletter? Today’s episode was a fascinating dive into the fractal use of AI to scale problem-solving from small issues to major challenges. For those unfamiliar with fractals, they are complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales. Chris brilliantly applied this concept by analyzing open positions at two Pharma companies to deduce their strategic priorities and blind spots. The insights were remarkable! This kind of innovative thinking aligns perfectly with our business strategy framework, providing powerful tools to transform our clients’ businesses. Check out the episode here: Chris Penn’s Episode #AI #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #PharmaIndustry #Fractals #ChrisPenn #AlmostTimelyNews #ProblemSolving #BusinessTransformation #StrategicInsights Would love to hear your thoughts on it!

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In today's market, design isn't just about aesthetics; it's about creating a memorable brand that stands out and resonates with your audience. At Omnitizing, Buck Beaudoin and I believe that thoughtful, strategic design is crucial for small businesses looking to make a big impact. From logos to websites, every element of your brand should tell a story and connect with your customers. We're passionate about helping small businesses in Midcoast Maine (and beyond) build brands that are not only beautiful but also effective. Ready to elevate your brand? Let's talk. https://lnkd.in/g8dJYKPB

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