Marketing Mentors Podcast

Sales and Marketing Tips Straight Out Of America | MM Episode 28

In this episode Linda interviews Tasha as she’s just returned from a Sales and Marketing Conference in the US. She shares three insights and trends happening in the US right now which we should all watch and listen to closely, as they begin to roll out here in AUS! 

Why are questions so important in growing and leading your team | MM Episode 27

In this episode Linda and Tasha discuss what takes a question from good to great and the role these questions play in growing and leading your team. When you ask poor questions you stifle the growth of your team. But with great questions, you can run effective meetings and grow your team from good to great. Tune into this episode for an important but often forgotten focus area for businesses and leaders. 

3 Tips on Staying in Control of Your Meetings | MM Episode 26

Do you often find yourself losing control of the flow in your meetings? Would you like to get more out of your meetings? In this episode, Tasha and Linda share 3 key things you can start using now to transform your meeting game. Whether it's a sales, client or team meeting, these tips can be applied and used to make sure you’re showing up as the authority, every single time.

Roleplays Suck! | MM Episode 25

In this episode, Tasha and Linda share their own experiences of using roleplays at RedPandas to create a culture of practicing and stepping outside of your comfort zone for real growth. They give key insights into preparing for roleplays and how to run them so that you can get actual value from them and shift your mindset from "I hate roleplays" to "I LOVE roleplays!"

Falling behind on industry trends? Try these tips to stay ahead | MM Episode 24

In this episode, Tasha and Linda discuss the importance of staying on top of industry trends in order to remain competitive in your field. Linda shares key points on how to stay fresh and maintain a growth mindset in your work. She emphasises the power of mastermind groups where subject matter experts can share knowledge and learn from each other. Linda also encourages you to adopt a growth mindset, observing the competition and obsessing over customers to think outside the box and connect with your team and customers. 
To help you stay ahead of industry trends, Tasha and Linda share various tips and resources, including subscribing to relevant newsletters, following experts on social media, and attending online courses. They also highlight the benefits of a book club and recommend various resources, such as “The Good” a CRO, and e-commerce insight. Lastly, Linda suggests using Google alerts to stay up-to-date on relevant topics and following on and observing competitors, who might be ahead of the curve in terms of new trends. Overall, you'll gain valuable insights and practical advice so that you can stay ahead of the curve in your industry. 

The Right People In The Right Seat | MM Episode 23

In this episode Linda and Tasha unpack 3 concepts from Jim Collins book, Good to Great. They share experiences, fails and wins from hiring the right and wrong people at RedPandas.  

Leaders are readers | MM Episode 22

In this episode Linda and Tasha talk about reading and how actively reading has had an impact on their leadership capabilities at RedPandas. They share insights into what books they’re currently reading and takeaways for how to get through reading and prioritising reading for yourself.

Finding Your Purposeful Career | MM Episode 21

In this episode Tasha interviews Elena Melnykova a Digital Marketing consultant here at RedPandas Digital. They talk about the incredible work Elena supports with at the Purpose Project and how she manages the multi-faceted rolls in both her personal and professional life. Elena also gives some advice to the upcoming generation of professionals on how to peel back and make sure you’re not biting off more than you can chew!  

Do you need a content manager instead of a marketing manager? | MM Episode20

In this episode Linda and Tasha discuss the difference between a content manager and a marketing manager and why you should hire a content manager before a marketing manager. They chat about the cultural dynamic of an organisation that sees the marketing team as a cost centre versus an organisation that sees marketing as a revenue centre.

3 Tips on How to Show Up as A Confident Leader | MM Episode 19

Sometimes leadership is planting trees under whose shade you’ll never sit…A quote said by Jennifer Granholm. In this episode Linda and Tasha give 3 tips on how to show up as a confident and authentic leader. They recall experiences when they haven’t been confident in their leadership and give some great insights on their learning through these losses. Leadership and learning go hand-in-hand and Linda shares some great ideas on how to stay a forever student.