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The Good News Podcast

The Good News Podcast •www.jonathandarling.net
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Discover the people and stories that INSPIRE, ENGAGE and IMPACT. Join me as I interview and learn from the influencers, entrepreneurs, leaders and change-makers who are using their gifts, talents and skills to impact the world around them. Remember: Your story’s not finished…and that’s Good News.
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Episode 10: Surviving Airplane Crashes and Learning To Lead - Dave Sanderson

In this episode, I speak with Dave Sanderson who is a nationally recognized leadership speaker, accomplished author and inspirational survivor of what is known as "The Miracle on the Hudson." As the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549 which had to ditch into the river, he took the lessons he learned from that profound experience in the frigid water and emerged from the wreckage with a mission to encourage others to do the right thing and share coping skills to address any adversity they ma...

Nov 25, 2023•42 min•Ep. 10

Episode: 009 Tinder vs eHarmony: Are relationships really what you want in sales?

In this episode of The Good News Podcast, our host Jonathan passionately discusses the current state of the jansan and packaging distribution industry. He reflects on the struggles of young talent, urging for a change in the way they are led, trained and supported. JD credits the positive impact of industry leaders like Carla Thorne, Paragon Films, for her mentorship and commitment to building lasting relationships. He encourages listeners to adopt a more customer-centered approach, aiming to so...

Oct 23, 2023•23 min•Ep. 9

Episode 007 - Everyone Knows Social, But Not Everyone Actually Knows It - The Motion Agency VP, Social - Zachary Walker

What does being a Chef teach you about social media? According to Zachary Walker, VP of Social at The Motion Agency, a lot! This was such an incredible episode! We cover so many topics about social media including how to gain a better understanding of your audience, the move B2B companies are making with Nano and Micro-Influencers, Employee Advocacy and the type of content that is more likely to capture the attention of your audience. We even talk about how Zachary's time as a Chef taught him ab...

Aug 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 7

Episode 006: The Business of Relationships with Tim Wilson

“Our business is not packaging, our business is building relationships.” Tim Wilson, President of Ernest Packaging is changing the world of packaging. In this episode, Tim shares his insight on culture, leadership and how relationships are the foundation of everything that makes Ernest Packaging Solutions one of the best companies in the industry. How can you tell? In 2022, they had over 30,000 people apply to work for the company. This episode will challenge traditional thinking and the type of...

Jul 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 6

Episode 005: Brian Porter is Rocking Out The Packaging Industry - Live from AFFLINK Summit 2023

Jonathan sits down with Ernest Packaging VP of Client Relations, Brian Porter Live from the Library at the 2023 AFFLINK Summit in Palm Desert, California. Brian has spent almost 28 years in the packaging industry and has been a pioneer in sales and marketing. Getting his start as a product manager, after spending his time managing a band and traveling the U.S. Brian put those skills of hustle and promotion to work, becoming a leader at one of the best packaging distribution companies in the coun...

Jul 07, 2023•37 min

Episode 004: Mastering Lead Generation in Higher Education with Emily Kohler

Welcome back to the Good News Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Emily Kohler, DailyVest partner, who focuses on lead generation and business development in Higher Education, working with universities and colleges to recruit their ideal candidates. Emily discusses the similarities between B2B lead generation and recruiting professionals to graduate level programs and certifications. She explains that many colleges and universities focus on inbound lead generation through traditional mark...

Jun 22, 2023•38 min

Episode 003: Sales Secrets You Should Know with Justin Clark

What an honor it was to interview my best friend of 26 years, Justin Clark. Justin has worked in distribution sales for almost 20 years, spending his first 15 moving from a territory manager trainee, to VP of sales growing 40MM in just 3 years. Justin shares his insights with us on the distribution industry and how sales and marketing play a crucial role in finding their ideal customers and finding ways to serve customers and creating raving fans. We discuss golf, exercise science, sales, market...

Jun 08, 2023•38 min•Ep. 3

Episode 002: The Distribution Dilemma with Jonathan Darling

Welcome to the 2nd episode of The Good News Podcast!! In this episode, we flip the script. Carlo interviews Jonathan about his life in sales, the world of distribution sales and how janitorial and packaging products changed his life. Jonathan discusses the past two decades of working in distribution, starting as a territory sales manager, moving into business development, being recruited to the industry leader Lantech and now, how he works with distributors to help them find their ideal customer...

Jun 01, 2023•59 min

Episode 001: Why Are We Here with Carlo and Jonathan

Welcome to The Good News Podcast. I'm your host Jonathan Darling, alongside Carlo Navarro, and we are here to bridge the gap between sales and marketing through building a community of sales and marketing leaders and helping them share the good news with those they serve. This episode gives you a little background into what this show is all about and who it's for. We talk about some of the challenges with sales and marketing collaboration, and how our combined 4 decades of experience, Carlo in m...

May 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1
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