Todd Paton による

Todd Paton による

Todd Paton による

Todd Paton による

Todd Paton による

Todd Paton による

Todd Paton による

Dr. Buggs, a pest control expert, shares his journey in the industry and provides tips for keeping pests out of homes. He discusses the importance of sealing door frames and cleaning drains to prevent roaches and flies. He also emphasizes the need for regular pest control maintenance and shares insights on identifying and dealing with termites, rat…

Today's Guest is Kevin O'Connor! The owner of Runyon's restaurant. They discuss the history and culture of Runyon's, the importance of customer service, and the challenges of running a restaurant. Kevin shares his journey from starting as a busboy to becoming the owner of the restaurant. They also talk about the menu and the creative process behind…

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, Todd interviews Rod Davis, the CEO of the South Florida chapter of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Rod shares his journey from working in the home building sector to becoming involved with the BBB and eventually becoming the president of the headquarters organization. He discusses the role of the BBB in help…

Rodney Barretto, a trailblazer in business and relationships, shares his journey of seizing opportunities. He started out in a family of police officers and became a policeman at 19 years old. After working off-duty at a popular restaurant, he was offered a job by the owner and took the chance. This led him to become a successful entrepreneur, invo…

Ginger Flesher-Sonnier shares her journey from teaching high school math to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment industry. She discusses her transition from teaching to starting an escape room business and later expanding into axe throwing and social entertainment venues with “THRōw Social”! Ginger's strategic and bold approach t…

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including personal anecdotes, family updates, career journeys, and insights into the operations of the Urban League of Broward County with Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh. She shares valuable advice on team building, attracting and retaining talent, and the importance of authentic relationships in business. …

Syd Levitt, a World War II hero, shares his stories and experiences in this conversation. From his military service to his entrepreneurial ventures, Syd's journey is filled with humor and resilience. The conversation also touches on topics like Honor Flight, the welcome home for veterans, and the current situation in Palestine and Israel. Syd's sha…

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, host Todd Paton interviews Bruno, the owner of Livello, a restaurant in Coral Springs, Florida. Bruno shares his passion for the restaurant industry and his commitment to providing excellent service and quality food. He discusses his background in cooking, his love for fusion cuisine, and the inspiration behin…

Tariq Myers, the founder of Untapped and Best of Local Delray Beach, shares his journey from growing up in Boston to working at Lyft and Coinbase in Silicon Valley, and eventually starting his own company. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for others and expanding the opportunity landscape. Tarek's current venture, Best of Loca…

Todd discusses the debate between sales and marketing and compares it to farming and hunting. He explains that marketing is like farming, a long-term strategy that involves creating content to educate and build trust with prospects. On the other hand, sales is like hunting, a more immediate approach that involves outbound efforts to find and close …

Alex Smith shares her journey from seizing opportunities in education to overcoming challenges in sales and transitioning to tech sales. She also discusses her experiences with spirituality and yoga, as well as her current ventures in podcasting and consulting. Alex envisions a future of growth and impact, focused on improving the health and happin…

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, host Todd Paton interviews Dave Lawrence, a successful businessman and advocate for early childhood education. They discuss Dave's career in the newspaper industry, his transition to working in early learning, and the importance of investing in children's education and development. Dave shares his insights on …

In this conversation, Marcus Sheridan discusses the importance of content marketing and the impact it can have on a business. He shares his personal experiences and how he used content marketing to save his swimming pool company during the economic downturn. Marcus emphasizes the need to prioritize time and focus on creating quality content that ad…

Join us for a wild ride as Todd attempts to interview the unfiltered and unpredictable Cindy Ruiz. From her delayed arrival to her candid stories about life in Colombia, this episode is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you entertained from start to finish.Todd Paton による

In today's episode of Opportunity Knocks, Todd interviews Sebastian Rusk, founder of companies such as Social Buzz and Podcast Launch Lab, who talks about his experience his digital marketing, podcast creation, and his own personal development. #opportunityknocksTodd Paton による

In this episode, Todd Paton interviews Johnny O, the owner of Johnny O's Gymnasium. Johnny shares the story behind the gym's name and his passion for fitness. He discusses the importance of finding the perfect location and creating a culture of success. Johnny emphasizes the value of caring for members and motivating them to achieve their fitness g…

In Episode 11 of "Opportunity Knocks," listeners are treated to an engaging and humorous conversation with Mike Wild, a man known for making probate both fun and funny. Hosted by a clearly excited and respectful interviewer, this episode shines a spotlight on Wild's extraordinary involvement in the nonprofit sector, alongside his professional caree…

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, host Todd Paton sits down with the dynamic Oscar Gonzalez, also known as OG, to dive into his journey from e-commerce to revolutionizing digital marketing for insurance agents. From their early days in e-commerce, navigating the world of Groupon, to scaling up to managing almost a million dollars in monthly ad…

Welcome to "The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Just Made," a podcast where entrepreneur Todd opens up about the highs and lows of building a business. In this revealing series, Todd shares his personal experiences, failures, and most importantly, the valuable lessons learned along the way. In Episode 9, titled "Opportunity Knocks," Todd Paton delves into thr…

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If you were starting a business or thinking of re-branding your existing company, you are not going to want to miss this episode as Mike throws out some golden nuggets!Todd Paton による

Todd Paton sits down with none other than the NFL sports agent extraordinaire, Brett Tessler. Join them as they dive into Brett's incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the world of sports representation. In this captivating conversation, Brett shares his inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and seizing oppor…

Join host Todd Paton in this enlightening episode of Opportunity Knocks as he delves into the crucial world of networking. Drawing from personal experiences that propelled his mortgage and digital marketing businesses, Todd shares invaluable insights and strategies on how networking can transform your professional trajectory. From joining exclusive…

Want to master the art of leveraging your mortgage? Dive into this exclusive podcast with Ryan Paton, mortgage guru and founder of Capital Lending Group. From navigating the tumultuous 2007 market crash to unlocking opportunities in today's real estate landscape, Ryan shares his invaluable insights and strategies. Discover how to optimize your mort…

The home service industry is very fragmented. This business is going to fix that problem by giving homeowners total control. Because I'm showing the website, this episode is best to watch on youtube. Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@toddpatonTodd Paton による

Mark Evans, who's better known as "DM" in the business world for all the real estate and businesses he's bought and sold. In case you didn't know, DM stands for Deal Maker! During this podcast, Mark gives an an inside look at how his thought process when building a business.Todd Paton による

In this first episode, I thought it would be a good idea to give my back story. I hope you enjoy it!Todd Paton による

Alan See is Principal and Chief Marketing Officer of Alan See CMO Temps, LLC. He is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Most Influential CMOs on Social Media,” and is the American Marketing Association “Content Marketer of the Year.” Alan provides full-time, fractional or project based leadership initiatives for organizations intere…

It is hard to find good help, at least that is what small business owners tell me. The smaller you are, the more difficult the challenge because you don't necessarily have the resources you need in salary range and benefits to compete with larger companies. But if you start to think differently about your employees and how you do things, you can st…

Will Bunker and Dave Kennedy founded the dating site that became Match.com in 1995 in Dallas, TX. Currently a founder of GrowthX VC fund, his focus is helping companies accelerate their growth after the seed round to get their series A or get to cash flow positive. He has invested in over 160 companies all around the country, and most of those inve…

Scott Ableman is a marketing executive and adviser for several companies in the digital marketing and media space. He has served as Chief Marketing Officer for both B2B and consumer marketing organizations -- most recently The Teaching Company, which produces and markets The Great Courses. His marketing career began in the telecommunications indust…

Daniel Cherry is one of Sports Business Daily’s “Top 40 Under 40”, and is currently the Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer for the 3-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center, the #4 ranked concert venue in North America. Recently, Daniel served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Diageo North America, and Chi…

John Chapman, President of JMC Advisory Group, former CMO of PAETEC, and Former CEO of InfoPreserve. John’s current company specializes in the commercialization of products and solutions, development of strategic and tactical plans with actionable ‘go to market plans’ with Operations to scale to demand. As a “COO” and “CMO” with a strong focus on D…

Andy Stevenson is a thought leading marketing and digital executive who’s held leadership roles at Williams-Sonoma, Dell, and Crutchfield and has, for the past six years, served as a consultant to numerous brands, including Ethan Allen, Dylan’s Candy Bar, and Ashford.

There is a lot to think about around the people part of your business. Hiring is difficult, time consuming, expensive. Then once you bring someone on board, how do you ensure they get a good start? How do you keep them motivated? What about pay and performance reviews? You can engineer your Human Resources Functions even if you don't have an HR Spe…

Terry Donnolly is CEO of Hillstreet Beverage Company, makers of 'The World's Best Tasting Non-Alcoholic Wine and Beer'. Former CMO of MDC Partners, the 7th largest marketing and communications company in the world with 70 agency brands, 15,000 employees, 220 offices, and over a billion dollars in revenue. A wealth of experience, Terry shares some a…

Deborah Holstein has held marketing leadership roles in both B2B and B2C SaaS businesses large and small for over 15 years. She is one of a rare breed of "full stack marketers" with hands-on experience across the disciplines of awareness/story-telling, acquisition, content marketing, product and lifecycle marketing as well as in-product experience …

David Wright is the Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer for Minor League Baseball (MiLB). In support of MiLB's vision to be a dynamic leader in sport and entertainment, David leads all marketing and commercial business units and oversees the MiLB Enterprises initiative which is designed to maximize enterprise value and overall scale of the 160 mem…

Michael Shostak is the Senior Vice President & CMO of Economical Insurance. Michael and his team recently launched ~ Sonnet ~ a completely online insurance solution. The first of it's kind in the Canadian marketplace. He shares lessons learned from the launch and some deep insights into brand and culture alignment.…

Neil Salt is the CMO & Managing Director of the Aurora Group (IoT Division). Neil is a Founding Director and Board Member for the Group who design, manufacture and distribute intelligent lighting solutions to over 70 countries for residential , retail & commercial applications.

Peter Horst is the former CMO of Hershey and prior to that lead marketing at Capital One. Currently in demand as a keynote speaker on marketing, brands, and innovation, Peter dives deep into what defines a successful marketer and how to most effectively use your time, energy, and money to be a successful CMO.…