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5 Minute Gaming With Mike

Mike Lorrain

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Since the late 70s, Mike has been all about gaming. Arcade Games. Console Games. PC Games. Pinball. You name it, and Mike has either played it or read about it. Join Mike as he plays and talks about his favorites (and a few non-favorites too). From Pac-Man to Pinball, take a break from your day and hang with Mike for some quick listening fun! New episodes every weekday at 5pm PST (8pm EST).
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The internet‘s leading podcast on violence prevention and management. Joe Saunders is a leading expert in workplace violence and verbal de-escalation, as well as a lifelong martial artist. On this show, Joe interviews global thought leaders and legends of the self-protection, martial arts and threat assessment community and also provides his own take on how we can keep our families and communities safe. This show exists #fortheprotectors, aiming to inform and equip anyone who seeks to create ...
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Visitor Elves

Kelly Ballard

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There are thousands of talented people working behind the scenes in tourism, hospitality, events and destination marketing. Are you one of them? Join me, Kelly Ballard, as I chat with award-winning business owners and those making magic in attracting and delighting visitors in the West of England, UK. If you're wanting to connect with and learn from others in the visitor economy, this show is for you. For more information about me and the show, visit www.visitorelves.co.uk
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Rooted in Innovation

Tree Staple

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Join Jim Mancini, Mike Nusser, and Dionisio Roman on the Rooted in Innovation podcast, where we meet with Arborists, Developers, Municipalities Workers, and other industry experts each month to explore their best tips and practices, industry insights, and current projects. Sponsored by Tree Staple, we dig deep into the tree care and landscape development industries to get all the dirt on how these experts have successfully transformed both cities and forests. Whether you want to catch up on ...
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Ground Cover

Regenerative Ag Alliance and Southern Cross University

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Welcome to Ground Cover. A podcast created for farmers, by farmers. Ground Cover is a uniquely Australian podcast series exploring real life stories of land managers who have undertaken the transition from conventional farming to regenerative agriculture. In this series, we share unique and honest conversations about the challenges and opportunities of regenerative agriculture, so you can make informed decisions about how to best manage your land. Proudly brought to you by The Regenerative A ...
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Leads To Growth

Leads to Growth with NASP

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The National Association for Sales Professionals podcast, Leads to Growth, provides in-depth interviews and discussions sharing the best sales training techniques, sales, and prospecting skills, as well as influence and communication skills to take your professional sales career to the next level! Join Chris McCoy as he creates engaging conversations with the sales industry's top talent.
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So you want to help women feel safer by teaching them some sweet self-defence moves or personal safety strategies? Chances are, if you're not part of the group you're looking to train, you might have overlooked a few things. In this cracking interview, I sit down with Mary Stevens of 500 Rising and FairFight to discuss what ALL instructors MUST kno…
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We're back! In Episode 110 of the Managing Violence Podcast, I interview Jack Leskovar, a 30+ year veteran of the United States Secret Service about the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. Jack shares his informed insights into what went wrong and what lessons the USSS must take to prevent it from happening again. Want to disc…
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Send us a Text Message. In my final episode of Series 3, I have a special guest, the wonderful and oh-so-stylish Lorraine Jarvie, General Manager of the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. This hotel has a five-star (red) rating and is one of the top 2% in the country. With 40 bedrooms and 140 staff (180 during busy periods), the Royal Crescent is not on…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this week's podcast, where I’m going behind the scenes of Bristol City Centre and talking to Tom Swithinbank. Tom's work involves helping businesses become more sustainable and making the city a more appealing place to visit. Tom works for Visit West, specifically for the Business Improvement Districts, which supp…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, my conversation with Graham MacVoy, Managing Director of the visitor attraction Wake the Tiger in Bristol, truly blew my mind. Wake the Tiger is the permanent 'baby' created by the team running the unique Boomtown festival. The pandemic has much to answer for, but it gave Graham and his directors the head…
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In this episode of "Rooted in Innovation," host Mike Nusser discusses the world of vegetable gardening and climate change with special guest Lorraine Mancini, a seasoned horticulturist and expert in vegetable gardening. Joined by co-hosts Jim Mancini and Dionisio Roman, Lorraine shares her Italian immigrant roots and how a small family garden growi…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s podcast, I’m heading to the Somerset levels to chat with Vicki Jones, owner of the award-winning Tractors & Cream glampsite. Vicki and her husband Bryan worked in the hotel trade before they decided to upsticks and create their own hospitality business. After feeling the pain of putting up the yurts each year, the…
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In today's episode, we will hear from regenerative agriculture pioneer Lorraine Gordon. Lorraine is the founder and current Chair of the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance. Her vision is to improve the holistic health and well-being of Australian landscapes, farmers and communities through research, education and practice. We will hear Lorraine talk…
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Today on Ground Cover we will hear from Dr Lukas Van Zwieten, a Principal Soil Research Scientist from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. Lukas is also an adjunct Professor with Southern Cross University, and he's a farmer. And as you will hear in this recording, he has been described as the 'Grand Master of Soil' by renowned env…
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Today on Ground Cover, we're joined by Dr Jay Anderson, a plant pathologist with more than 20 years of industry experience. She's also a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University, and her research to date has focused on integrated disease management using techniques such as plant breeding, plant selectio…
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In today's episode of Ground Cover, we're joined by Dr Jackie Williams, an adjunct Associate Professor at Southern Cross University who has more than 30 years of applied research in natural resource management. Her areas of expertise include sustainable agriculture governance systems, natural resource policy, and food security. With a lot of discus…
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Today on Ground Cover, I'm joined by Don Coyne, the CEO of the Australia and New Zealand Biochar Industry Group. Don has been working to raise the profile of biochar for years now, and he works hard to bring together industry, scientists, and key stakeholders to realise the potential of biochar for Australia's net zero future. In this episode, we'l…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Bagg, founder of ReWork Consulting, about getting the best ticketing or booking system to support your business needs. As a marketer, I've worked with several solutions, and I've noticed that most of them lack the automated link from email to CRM system. As a result,…
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Professor Kirsten Benkendorff is the Director of Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre and the Deputy Director of the Marine Ecology Research Centre. Her research looks at the impacts of ocean climate change and environmental contaminants on the immune health and nutritional quality of seafood species. She is also investigating…
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Can university research really help us improve climate resilience and soil health on farms? What knowledge can experts share with us? And what can we learn from research projects that don't quite work out the way we planned? In this second season of Ground Cover, Rebecca Lollback from Southern Cross University, will explore these topics and more wi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, we focus on increasing bookings from inbound travellers or overseas tourists through the travel trade. My guests are Jon Chamberlain, Head of Marketing for VisitWest, and Mike Newman of B2Me Tourism Marketing. Jon has been working for 11 years to promote Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding areas as a …
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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that uncovers the ebbs and flows of industry shifts, marketing strategies, and the essence of genuine connections in business. From the subtle nuances of spec writing to the evolving role of digital tools, explore a tapestry of insights woven with personal anecdotes and practical wisdom. Whether you're a s…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's Marketing Insights is all about the 'groups' market. For many years, the domestic group travel or coach tour industry has been an important part of the UK’s tourism industry. Groups have historically been guaranteed business for many tourism organisations, with up to 50 people on a coach coming often during week day …
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In this episode our hosts dig into the pivotal role of relationships in business, offering firsthand experiences and practical advice for building trust and collaboration with clients and partners. From weathering economic storms to fostering resilience and strategic foresight, you will gain valuable insights into navigating the challenges of entre…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode is all about email marketing and the simple things you can do to make it work more effectively to drive bookings. Joining me on the show is Sarah Orchard of Get Fully Booked. Sarah runs a marketing programme that helps small independent accommodation businesses improve their marketing and increase their direc…
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Send us a Text Message. If large open-air events or air shows are your thing, you'll love this episode. In today’s podcast, I chat with Simon Hough, Head of Commercial Activities and Hospitality at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the largest military airshow in the world. We chat about the event and everything that goes into its creation…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode is the first of my Marketing Insights series. In it, I’m talking to the lovely Claire Robinson, founder and Creative Director of WeekendCandy.com, about the world of influencer marketing and how to work with Influencers in 2024. Claire shares several tips on how to find the right people to work with and get t…
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Join guest-host Stephen Rosenthal in this insightful episode as he sits down with the Tree Staple team - Jim Mancini, Mike Nusser, and Dionisio Roman. Discover the revolutionary landscaping product shaping the industry. Explore Tree Staple’s journey from inception to its rise as an emerging industry leader. Delve into discussions about team collabo…
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Send us a Text Message. Digital marketing is constantly evolving, and it can be a challenge to keep up. I recently had a conversation with Jarrod Lopiccolo (CEO) and Kate Sikora (Managing Partner) from Noble Performs, a digital agency that specialises in travel and tourism marketing. With over 20 years of experience in the US, they established a UK…
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Welcome to Rooted in Innovation, the podcast that delves into the heart of tree care and landscape development, brought to you by Tree Staple. Join your hosts Jim Mancini, Mike Nusser, and Dionisio Roman, as they embark on a journey through the roots of the industry to unearth the secrets of creating and maintaining vibrant green landscapes. You ca…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode 35 of the Visitor Elves podcast. Today, I’m joined by Fiona Matthews, Creative Director of Super Culture, an organisation that creates cultural experiences in Weston-super-Mare. Super Culture creates large-scale events such as the annual light festival GLOW and Whirligig and works on initiatives involving …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the first Visitor Elves episode of 2024. I hope you had a good Christmas season and your plans for 2024 are shaping up. In today's conversation, I'm going behind the scenes of Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club, Bristol Bears, and Bristol Flyers, with the wonderful, Dublin-born CEO Mark K…
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Send us a Text Message. In this festive episode just before Christmas, we have a returning guest, the lovely Kathryn Davis, Managing Director of VisitWest, shedding light on the key aspects of the recently launched Destination Management Plan (DMP). The VisitWest regional area, including Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, bri…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's podcast episode features the delightful George Combe, talking about the growth and popularity of the Mendip Activity Centre in North Somerset. Spread across 250 acres, Mendip Activity Centre is the largest independent activity centre in the West. With a dry ski slope, toboggan run, watersports on the river, rock clim…
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Send us a Text Message. With one in five households having someone with an impairment or disability, it is crucial for businesses in the visitor economy to prioritise accessibility. Your consideration and awareness of this market can make or break a visitor's decision to choose your business. Supporting people with access needs has always been esse…
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Send us a Text Message. It's been a while but I'm excited to be back with my 30th episode featuring the team behind the Bristol restaurant absolutely smashing it on TikTok - Urban Tandoor. Urban Tandoor are now apparently the most followed Indian restaurant account on TikTok, with many of their posts reaching views into the millions. In today’s epi…
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Do you ever feel like sales has lost its human touch? Don't miss our enlightening conversation with internationally renowned podcast host, business coach, and author Patrick Kagan, who sheds light on this issue. We discuss his insights on how sales has become robotic and the importance of finding and maintaining our unique selling propositions to d…
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In this episode of the "Leads to Growth" podcast, host Chris McCoy speaks with Don Colliver, a teacher of public speaking courses and an expert in improv clown and sketch comedy. Don shares his experience and tips on how to add humor to presentations while maintaining professionalism and authenticity. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity an…
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Send us a Text Message. In this final episode of Series 2, I am bringing you my story. I’m being interviewed by my Visitor Elf sidekick Shonette Laffy, Digital Marketing Manager of Visit West and fellow freelancer. During my conversation with Shonette, I share how I got into the visitor economy and what life was like in marketing before the interne…
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Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author and an investigative journalist for the Atlantic, Politico, the Washington Post and other outlets. Today she joins me to talk about her book, HIGH CONFLICT: Why We Get Trapped & How We Get OutThis is a fascinating look at the polarising conflicts of our times - whether it's Left vs Right, race vs…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s podcast I had the pleasure of chatting to two independent tourism organisations based in Gloucestershire who are leading the way in not only making their businesses as sustainable as possible, they are also on a journey to changing our thinking around how we spend our leisure time – including what we choose to eat…
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Melissa Muir is a seasoned HR professional who has found her way into becoming a highly requested speaker on the topics of workplace violence, security/HR interface, identifying behavioural red flags, safe and respectful terminations and more. She is an absolute joy as a human being and combines an infectious optimism with hard-won knowledge and gr…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s chat is with Rebecca West, Marketing Manager responsible for one of the most visited pay-to-enter visitor attractions in the UK outside London - the Roman Baths. I was lucky enough to speak to Becca, just days before she started maternity leave to have her first baby. In fact by the time this podcast comes out, she m…
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Send us a Text Message. This week I've been chatting with the fascinating Naomi Miller, Acting Director at Bristol Ideas - organisers of inspiring talks and debates which shine a light a light on diverse issues in the city. Bristol Ideas runs events throughout the year, including Festival of the Future City in October, and the Festival of Economics…
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Send us a Text Message. This week I've been chatting with the fabulous Lewis Collins, Brand and Marketing manager of the Kaleidoscope collection - three award winning luxury boutique hotels in and around Bath and Wiltshire. The multiple award winning hotels: Homewood (just outside Bath), The Bird (in the centre of Bath) and the Bishopstrow (in Wilt…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s podcast episode is with an aristocratic festival organiser, techno DJ and producer, who has combined his passion for entertainment with his love of the environment in his family home on the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Meet Anselm Guise, owner of Elmore Court the beautiful wedding venue and stately home just outs…
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Send us a Text Message. It's been a whole year since I first launched the Elves of the Visitor Economy podcast! Whoop whoop! Happy birthday to me As a big fan of camping, with a dream of one day owning a camper van, this feels like an appropriate time to be talking motorhome travels with Annah Todman. Today's conversation is all about her business …
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The Book of Five Rings is a classic text on strategy and combat written by legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi nearly 400 years ago. Today I am joined by Mark Mireles to talk about how the wisdom contained in this book is still relevant for self protection today.Mark is a 2 time recipient of the LAPD Medal of Valor, a threat assessment and personal…
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Welcome, to a fresh episode of the Leads to growth podcast, a podcast made for professional salespeople by professional Salespeople! Today we’ve Lorraine Ball, Marketing Strategist Host of More than a Few Words, with us and it was an eye-opening experience—how you can take advantage of user-generated content to close more and more deals… Show Notes…
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Send us a Text Message. If you are interested in growing an engaged digital following, you work for, or with a destination marketing organisation, then I’m sure you’ll find this week’s episode interesting. I’m talking digital marketing with travel blogger turned in-house digital destination marketer for Marketing Cheltenham, Lisa Kowalkowski. Lisa …
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Ever wondered, how you can stand out as a salesperson? Learn 3 ways to stand out as a salesperson… Welcome, to the fresh episode of Leads to growth podcast, a podcast made for the winning salespeople by the strong sales leaders! Today, we’ve Roy Osing, CMO and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experien…
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Do you believe that mindset is the #1 Deciding Factor for success? We usually find ourselves pondering over this question—is mindset the deciding factor between a winner or a loser. Let’s get more clarity on this topic… Welcome, to the fresh episode of Leads to growth podcast, a podcast made for the winning mindset salespeople by the strong sales l…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine setting up a restaurant with five of your friends that is so successful that within six years you have got nine restaurants!! Welcome back to 2023, where my first episode of the year is with Rodrigo Rashinthe, Operations Director and one of five founders of The Coconut Tree chain of Sri Lankan restaurants. In 2016, R…
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How masterminds and training can boost a salesperson’s career tenfold… The question every salesperson asks themselves at some point is how can I break into that next level of sales and success? And that’s the question we set out to answer... Welcome, to the fresh episode of Leads to growth podcast, a podcast made for the salespeople by the salespeo…
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Happy holidays!I am joined once again by Mary Stevens, an accomplished martial arts instructor and also lead instructor at Violence Prevention & Management UK. Mary is a lifelong learner and incredible teacher, so I took the opportunity to pick her brain about her last 12 months of study which includes seminars with the likes of Richard Dimitri, Pa…
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