In this episode, Julia talks with Stratos’ in-house graphic designer, Savannah Guthrie, about creating the Marketing in the Wild brand into what it is today. Make sure to tune in as we also reveal the name of our beloved bear mascot!

Social media has truly changed the way we are able to stay connected with each other and, if you’re like most people, you may have a love-hate relationship with it. In this episode, Julia offers a personal reflection on how she uses social media in her everyday life and the boundaries she sets to stay mentally healthy.

What happens when your marketing strategy doesn’t go exactly as planned? Do you choose to give up or do you regroup and shift your perspective? In this episode, Julia speaks with children’s book author and long-time friend, Tasha Eizinger, discussing adaptability and the power of a positive mindset when it comes to marketing.

It’s already November – have you planned out your social media for the upcoming holidays? And no, we’re not just talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas.

What is branding and what is marketing, exactly? Do you need both? And how do they work together for your business? Julia and Stratos Operations Manager, Kat Combs, get into the nitty-gritty details of each.

Marketing is a really great tool to promote your brand and meet your business goals. Unfortunately, it’s not a magic wand! It can help you create messaging around products or services, but it won’t solve underlying problems that you need to deal with.

Is social media making or breaking your marketing strategy? In this episode, Julia speaks with two of her good friends, Amy Baumetz and Mel Johnson, both of whom use social media to grow their network marketing businesses and personal brands.

Testimonials are an important part of helping your business gain traction…but how does a business get testimonials in the first place? In this episode, Julia gives us a testimonial confession and also shares a few ways to give credence to your product or service, even if you’re a brand new business.

In this episode, Julia chats with Stratos’ Senior Content Coordinator, Ryann Marlar, about getting weird on social media. Are you comfortable with being a little zany with your brand, or is it possible to be TOO weird?

This episode takes a personal dive into three things that bother Julia when she sees them in marketing. They may bother you too OR you may have never noticed them before! Either way, she is laying three of them out there. Do any of these bother you too?

Nobody likes someone who’s bragging or one-upping your stories. In this episode, you’ll hear about how Julia’s stories about her recent moose sightings were shut down by someone who enjoys bragging.

We’re so excited you’re tuning into our trailer episode! Our goal is to create a podcast that would talk about how and why marketing matters in the real world. We’re hoping to bring you conversations that are fun and invigorating – both for seasoned marketers and people interested in how marketing intersects with culture.