Social Entrepreneur With Nathan A Webster

Nathan welcomes back Don Elliott from Gravitate. They discuss the challenges and changes in the marketing industry over the past few years, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent economic downturn. Don shares how his agency adapted its business model, pivoting from tech startups to nonprofits, improved client management, the effects of AI on marketing, new tax regulations in Washington state, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance as an entrepreneur. Watch the full episode.  Guest Name: Don Elliot Title: CEO | Co-Founder | Writer Company: Gravitate | Pour Choices Expertise: Website Development and Digital Marketing Website: https://www.gravitatedesign.com/ Website: https://pourchoices.pub/ Website: https://donelliott.us/   On November 13, the best business conference in the Pacific Northwest #letsconnectconference. Check it out, https://letsconnectpnw.com/2025-conference/. Get your tickets. Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind pla

Nathan brought Jay back to dive deeper into the intricacies of LinkedIn advertising, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in B2B marketing. From the differences between B2B and B2C marketing, the significance of budget allocation in ad campaigns, and best practices for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, Jay shares his journey into digital marketing, emphasizing the role of targeted messaging and audience understanding in successful campaigns. They also chat about AI. Watch the full episode.  Guest Name: Jay Rathell Title: LinkedIn Ad Expert Company: Yamaro 83 Expertise: Building successful social media ad campaigns that drive results. Website: https://yamaro83.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yamaro-83/   On November 13, the best business conference in the Pacific Northwest #letsconnectconference. Check it out, https://letsconnectpnw.com/2025-conference/. Get your tickets. Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.  

Nathan brought back Keith to discuss the challenges faced by purpose-driven entrepreneurs, including the importance of serving others while maintaining personal well-being. The conversation was about balance in entrepreneurship, the significance of letting go of certain expectations, and the value of authentic networking at conferences. Watch the full video, click here.  Guest Name: Keith Sconiers Title: Payment Consultant Company: PaySuite Expertise: provides entrepreneurs, software providers, and associations with the payment processing technology they need to easily manage payments. Website: https://gopaysuite.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithsconiers/   Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist.   Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan had Jay and Réland back to cover all things marketing. They discuss various aspects of marketing, personal experiences, and the intersection of life and work. They emphasize the importance of specialization in marketing, share personal stories about family life, and explore innovations in marketing tools. Watch the full video HERE. #marketing #marketingagency #worklifebalance Guest Name: Réland Logan Title: Branding Expert Company: Gray Digital Marketing Expertise: Woman-owned consultant agencies hire them to perfect their brand message in 1-3 business days so they can easily land champagne clientele using her BrandExtraordinary method! Website: https://graydigitalmktg.co/ Social: linkedin.com/in/reland-logan Champagne Clientele Brand Check: https://gray-digital-marketing.kit.com/ab2e6b4b49   Guest Name: Jay Rathell Title: LinkedIn Ad Expert Company: Yamaro 83 Expertise: Building successful social media ad campaigns that drives results. Website: https://yamaro83.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/co

Nathan brings Crystal back on to discuss the importance of financial literacy and the role of a fractional CFO in helping businesses understand their financial health. The conversation emphasizes the need for business owners to be proactive in managing their finances and the value of coaching in achieving business success. Guest Name: Crystal Haight |  @CrystalHaight  Title: Fractional CFO Company: NW Book Pros Expertise: she helps business owners produce positive recurring revenue. Website: https://nwbookpros.com/ Workshops: https://www.skool.com/profitcurator   Watch the episode on YouTube. 

Nathan brings on fellow marketing expert Laurier Mandin, who shares his extensive experience in the field. Laurier shares the significance of creativity and resilience in business, recounting personal stories of overcoming obstacles and the loneliness that often accompanies the entrepreneurial journey. Guest Name: Laurier Mandin Title: President & Principal Consultant Company: Graphos Expertise: He's a thought leader in product marketing, entrepreneurship, and brand strategy. Website: https://graphosproduct.com/ Podcast: @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8YCNz0cDXhZyRorkiLBuQQ Watch the podcast video: https://youtu.be/msd_ICcozoI

Nathan invites Lindsey Busfield, the Vice President and Partner at Optimize My Firm, a company specializing in SEO for law firms. Lindsey shares her unique journey into the niche of legal marketing, emphasizing the importance of niching down, becoming an expert in SEO, and understanding market needs. The conversation covers common mistakes businesses make in SEO, DIY strategies for beginners, and the significance of building trust and authority in business. Guest Name: Lindsey Busfield Title: Vice President/Partner Company: Optimize My Firm Website: https://optimizemyfirm.com/ lindsey@optimizemyfirm.com

Nathan brings Chris Magaña, the Money Nerd, back on to talk about the intricacies of capital investment, the evolving landscape of IPOs, and creative financing solutions for entrepreneurs. Also, Chris's experiences with one's business model and exploring non-dilutive funding options to ensure sustainable growth.  Guest Name: Chris Magaña Title: Private Wealth Manager Company: IMS Capital Company Website: ‪https://imscapital.com/ Personal Website: https://chrismagana.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismagana/   Watch the full YouTube Video. Watch the Podcast Shorts. 

Nathan invites Jason Henneberry to discuss the importance of digital avatars in marketing, the real estate evolution of the industry with AI, and strategies for building a brand on social media. They chat about the challenges in Canada's real estate and conversion strategies for leads. Guest Name: Jason Henneberry Title: Real Estate Marketing Coach Company: Strategy Hub Expertise: Focused training designed to help mortgage brokers in Canada build and execute winning strategies. Website: https://linktr.ee/jasonhenneberry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhenneberry   Watch the full YouTube Video.   Watch the Podcast Shorts.  #realestate #digitalavatars #marketing

Nathan brings Emmanuel back to the show to discuss the journey of emerging entrepreneurs, the mental challenges they face, and the importance of understanding the difference between self-employment and true entrepreneurship. Guest Name: Emmanuel Williams Title: Economic Justice & Development Director Company: Black United Fund of Oregon Expertise: The Emerging Entrepreneur Program (EEP) is a transformative 9-month initiative designed to equip and empower entrepreneurs. Website: https://bufor.org Email: emmanuel@bufor.org   Watch the full YouTube Video.   Watch the Podcast Shorts. 

Nathan speaks with Joe Kimemia from Nairobi, Kenya, about the evolving landscape of marketing in Africa, and the impact of AI. Joe shares on how AI is transforming marketing strategies, enabling faster content production, and leveling the playing field for smaller agencies. Guest Name: Joe Kimemia Title: CEO & Marketing Expert Company: Shupav Expertise: Shupav Group is supporting business owners to build and scale successful brands in Africa. We do this through pioneering Digital Marketing, PR & Communications, and Sales Enablement solutions. Website: https://shupav.com/ Social: all platforms (see website link) Joe shared how AI is being used for #copywriting and to organize the millions of ideas people have. AI assists in harmonizing thoughts and helps with #leadgeneration. The video explains the #aimarketing strategy in digital communication and #digitalmarketing in #Kenya.

Nathan and Rae focus on how people often create comforting stories to stay within their comfort zones, hindering their financial success, but you can achieve #financialfreedom with the right #mindset. The video is to help the viewers they're not alone and to confront these self-made fears, recognizing they are not real obstacles, and to embrace #personaldevelopment and #motivation. Therefore, let's focus on #positivemindset. Website: https://graydigitalmktg.co/ Social: linkedin.com/in/reland-logan/  

Nathan (NDub) invites childhood friend and entrepreneur Dan Whiteley to chat about building a profitable niche while sharing their childhood memories. Dan shares insights from his experience running A.L. Merryman Company, a specialized executive search firm in the construction industry, and discusses the impact of AI on the sector. He also covers the challenges of affordable housing and innovative construction solutions through the Community Roots Collaborative. Guest Name: Dan Whiteley Title: Executive Recruiter & President Business: A.L. Merryman (https://merrymanco.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constructionrecruiting/

Nathan (aka, NDUB) invites Chris Magaña back on the show to discuss the steps to building wealth for beginners. Chris, the money nerd, talks on the importance of assessing one's current financial situation, understanding spending habits, and the significance of discipline in wealth building. He also touches on the need to embrace struggles and the evolving definition of wealth over time.  #wealthbuilding #financialliteracy #investmentstrategies #marketing #marketing #budgeting #financialgoals

Nathan interviews Mark Tishenko, founder of edgefi, discussing the critical intersection of cybersecurity and AI. Mark emphasizes the need for proactive measures against internal and external threats and the role of AI in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is essential for protecting businesses from various threats, including phishing attacks, because most cybersecurity threats originate from within organizations, often due to human error. Guest Name: Mark Tishenko Title: Founder and CEO  Company: edgefi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktishenko/ Website: ‪https://edgefi.com/  

Nathan brings Mac Prichard back to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace culture, particularly in the context of remote work and AI. Mac emphasizes the need for clear communication of mission and values during recruitment and the significance of investing in management training to foster a healthy team culture. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by startups in building teams and the impact of AI on job roles.   

Nathan Webster (aka, NDUB) invites Amanda Farley ( AIMClear's CMO ) to discuss the hidden costs of overlooking a marketing strategy. They cover the importance of brand authority, authenticity in marketing, and the role of social media algorithms. Amanda shares insights on humanizing content with AI, effective content distribution strategies, and the significance of building brand authority through genuine connections. The conversation emphasizes the need for marketers to focus on quality over quantity and to bring their true selves into their work.  

Nathan has Réland Logan back on they were all over the place discussing various topics ranging from community issues in Portland to marketing strategies. They delve into the impact of Prosper Portland on small businesses and the importance of understanding marketing tactics versus strategy. The conversation highlights the challenges of outreach and the frustrations of unsolicited sales pitches, culminating in a call for more meaningful connections in business.

Nathan invites Gene Slade to discuss the importance of effective sales strategies and the mindset needed to succeed in business. Gene shares his journey from working in the trades to becoming a successful sales trainer, emphasizing the significance of understanding customer needs and selling solutions rather than products. The conversation delves into the psychology of selling, the importance of communication, and the value of mentorship in achieving sales success. Gene also shares his transformative journey through mentorship, personal challenges, and the importance of reframing life's difficulties. He emphasizes the value of having mentors to compress learning time and build confidence, while also discussing how to find silver linings in setbacks. He highlights the significance of managing emotional baggage and the impact of personal growth on success.  Guest Name: Gene Slade Title: CEO Company: Lead Ninja System Website: ‪https://leadninjasystem.com/

Nathan invites Chris Magaña, a private wealth manager, to chat about the complexities of money. Chris wears many hats as a father (his favorite), husband, son, uncle, lawyer, investor, professor, author, financial management guru, and community leader, and many, many more, which is why Nathan wanted him on the show. Chris shares the impact of AI on the financial industry to using artificial intelligence on a daily basis, the state of college, the cultural stigmas surrounding money conversations, and how to build wealth beyond financial literacy. Enjoy him drop those diamonds on Let's Talk Marketing! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  Guest Name: Chris Magaña Title: Private Wealth Manager Company: IMS Capital Website: ‪https://imscapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismagana/