Marcus grabs a long overdue coffee with his good friend and co-founder of BarCamp Nashville (reborn as Craft Content Nashville), Dave Delaney (@davedelaney). Since they last caught up Dave has been successfully developing his public speaking career, while also consulting for Google and continuing to create great content for his audience online. Dave and Marcus talk about where things have evolved to in the content world since they first hooked up in 2007. New Podcast Convention "PodX" May 31st -...
May 22, 2019•59 min
Leading into Nashville Fit Games on Saturday, May 18th, Marcus speaks with founder of NutriFitt (@nutrifittlabs), Austin Hulsey about what inspired him to create a high quality nutritional supplements product line, free of artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives and proprietary blends. Austin and Marcus talk about the journey of entrepreneurship and the importance of wellbeing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this panel hosted by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Marcus speaks alongside Harry Allen, Chief Relationship Officer at Studio Bank and Robert Grajewski, Executive Director the Wond’ry about best practices in Entrepreneurship, and how much the Internet is going to continue to change the business world as we know it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
May 08, 2019•57 min
This week's episode features Marcus's good friend Renata Soto, Co-Founder of Conexion Americas, a non profit that welcomes and supports latino families in Middle Tennessee. After 17 years, she is stepping down to explore what's next, and she talks all about it on the Creative Power Hour. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
May 01, 2019•1 hr
In this episode, Marcus sits down with long time friend, Jeremy Holley, who is the former SVP of Consumer and Interactive Marketing at Warner Music and now is the co-founder of a breakout entertainment marketing agency, Flytevu. Marcus & Jeremy chat about the evolution of music marketing and where the industry is going. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Marcus sits down with good friend Annie Klaver, who is the owner of the 1st kayak experience in Nashville, "River Queen Voyages". Marcus and Annie have an amazing conversation full of insights on how getting clear and facing your traumas can transform you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Apr 17, 2019•53 min
On this episode Marcus sits down with good friend David Bailey and discuss the explosive business of Bitcoin. Bailey is the CEO of BTC Media and Bitcoin Magazine, a platform where they update you and inform you about what is happening with Bitcoin. Marcus and David discuss the past, present, and future of this cryptocurrency and explain how you can get involved. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 9 min
On this episode I sit down with on air TV personality and now producer of her own history driven content, Torri Yates-Orr. Torri and I discuss the importance of taking ownership and how to leverage it, if you choose to claim it. Check out Torri and all off her awesome content on her Instagram and Twitter page: @torriyatesorr This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Apr 03, 2019•59 min
Being a father is a great privilege and responsibility, and Marcus talks all about his experience as a father with good friend and mentee, Aaron McGee on his new podcast "Fatherhood is Dope". Fatherhood Is D.O.P.E, which stands for Doing Our Part Everyday, is a podcast all about doing just that. Aaron sheds light on men who answer "the call" to fatherhood. Check out his blog: https://www.fatherhoodisdope.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
Mar 27, 2019•49 min
In this episode, Marcus was invited to speak to InFlight, a Nashville based organization that helps full-time founders in the early startup stage to significantly grow their business. Here, Marcus drops gems and major knowledge on starting a business by telling fresh start entrepreneurs how he did it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I sit down with creative genius, Jacob Jones. Creator of "Motown Mondays", a staple in Nashville night life, and Creative Director of Create + Orchestrate, he tells his compelling story in entrepreneurship from music to digital media. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Mar 14, 2019•51 min
In this episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Jason Ridgel. From founder & CEO in multiple health care companies to owner of a new premium whiskey, Jason seems to have done it all. We talk about how he was able to develop multiple businesses over the course of 10+ years. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I sit down with US Senate Candidate, James Mackler. He is a military veteran and a former defense attorney, who prides himself on serving others as well as his country. We chat about the importance of branding and the effects of branding in politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Feb 27, 2019•30 min
In this episode, I speak with long time radio personality and "WKND Hang Suite" venue owner, Adrian Granderson. Most commonly known as "AG". He has been the voice on Nashville radio for 20+ years, all while running and operating several business ventures, and most recently running and operating one of Nashville's hottest spots. We chat about his amazing story and the power of creative content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Professor Isaac Addae invited me to speak to his business class at Tennessee State University. I had a great time sharing my story and answering questions about business, life and the disruptive power of the Internet. So important to engage these college kids... they aren't getting enough of the truth. Hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, I speak with the founder and CEO of the Nashville Fashion Alliance, Van Tucker. Van has a history of blazing trails in Nashville by being the banker who first started creating financing products for songwriters using their catalogs as an asset. She has been a rebel and brought creativity to the buttoned up world of banking, and now she has brought business acumen to the intensely creative fashion world. We have a great time talking about creative intent vs. creative action. This...
Feb 06, 2019•58 min
In this episode, we go to a live discussion that I had with the Woman's Leadership Honors Class at Fisk University, taught by Megan Barry. Megan drills me on some tough leadership questions. These are some really smart kids asking good questions, and I get a chance to tell them why the Internet is the biggest game changer in the world. And some other smart stuff :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhit...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I speak with proud Nashvillian and former Mayor, Megan Barry. Megan's story is well documented, but I'm not certain that what she has learned from it is. This is an open, wandering conversation about life, creative power, women as leaders and the gift of reflection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jan 30, 2019•54 min
In this episode, I speak with photographer Jason Myers, who went from being a corporate manager to a freelance creative who now shoots sitting presidents, championship athletes and even the Nature Boy. We talk about how to work with a pro photographer, how to develop a craft, and how to stand out in a crowded Internet enabled world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jan 23, 2019•42 min
My first show with my good friend, Nicholas Holland, currently the GM / VP of Product (Marketing Hub) at HubSpot. In this, the very first episode of the Creative Power Hour, Nick and I go back. Waaaay back, to childhood. Nick and I have been friends for over a decade, and I loved just getting to spend an hour with him and find out how he became the highly successful entrepreneur and technology executive that he is today. Big lessons here on the nuances of innovation and how entrepreneurs leverag...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 4 min
START HERE This is episode 1 of my podcast, Marcus Whitney's Audio Universe. It's a quick listen where I share what you can expect here. On this podcast there will be a variety of different shows, so I frame that up for you as well as plead for your support. It's fun. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jan 06, 2019•6 min
