MarketPlay Podcast
MarketPlay by Two Trees PPC shares the stories of hard working entrepreneurs and industry leaders, with a goal to inspire fellow business owners to keep on at their dreams and make their businesses better. We throw in a few fun games each week to quiz our guests on some of the latest news and developments in the marketing and branding world. We have guests from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds to share as many interesting stories as possible. You’ll notice some common themes to success and hopefully pick up some useful tips to apply to your own business.
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MarketPlay Episode 27: Cecil Rhodes of Nash & Proper
Chef Cecil Rhodes and friend Jake started Nash & Proper in 2018. The food truck has become a Sacramento institution and so popular they quickly expanded into brick and mortar locations to keep up with the demand. We love their spicy chicken and cauliflower sandwiches here in our office… so it was a pleasure when Cecil agreed to talk to us about his story and success and share his tips on business and chicken! Support the show Show Transcript:
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MarketPlay Episode 26: Katya Allison
Sacramento marketing legend Katya Allison of Grin joined us for this week’s installment of everyone’s favorite entrepreneur motivational podcast, MarketPlay. Meryl shouts out Eso Won Bookstore in LA this week for highlighting Black authors for the past 28 years! Show Transcript: Meryl Hathaway 0:00Do you want a marketing strategy that’s customized for your business? Two Trees PPC can help. With an experienced web design team and a focus on online growth for small to medium sized businesses. They work to find the quickest possible path to…
MarketPlay Episode 25: Sarah Serbic
This week we spoke with Sarah Serbic (IG: @sarahserbs) owner and lead stylist at Geometry Salon, right in the heart of Midtown Sacramento. One of the hardest working entrepreneurs in our region, she built a salon out of a tiny space and zero money on hand, to create a beautiful large space right in the heart of Sacramento which is easily one of the best looking Salons in the state. Shout out this week is to Coffee and Plants LA, IG: @coffeeandplantsla…
MarketPlay Episode 24: Dr Caroline Floyd
This week we were excited to be joined by Dr. Caroline Floyd, who practices acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Sacramento, California. She specializes in reproductive health, menstrual health, and emotional health. She has helped hundreds of families through their fertility journey, both with natural and assisted reproductive methods, such as IUI and IVF. She sells her herbal supplements through her website at drfloydrx.com Shoutout this week goes to the lovely folks at Fixins Soul Kitchen Support the show Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 23: Clayton Rodrigues
We start the week with a lovely chat with Clayton Rodrigues of Zothex Flooring in Sacramento, CA. Clayton shares how he started out in the flooring business and how the technical skills he picked up at school translated into a typically low tech industry. Shout out this week goes to The Dope Ones. Show Transcript: Meryl Hathaway (00:00):Do you want a marketing strategy that’s customized for your business? Two Trees PPC can help with an experienced web design team and a focus on…
MarketPlay Episode 22: Christi & Kingsley from Drip Hydration
This week we have two amazing guests. Christi and Kingsley work for Drip Hydration in Sacramento and explain how they found themselves getting into the COVID-19 testing business. Shout out this week goes to African American Expressions Support the show Show Transcript:
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MarketPlay Episode 21: Wolete Atherley of Dubplate Kitchen
We were hungry when we booked Wolete Atherley of Dubplate Kitchenfor this week’s episode and we’re even hungrier now! Wolete brings the flavors of Jamaica to Sacramento and shares stories of her first job and how it led her to where she is today! Support the show Show Transcript:
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MarketPlay Episode 20: Joey Garcia
Author, Advice Columnist, Book Coach and Founder of The Belize Writers’ Conference Joey Garcia joined us for a fun chat this week. Support the show Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 19: Dave Carlsen
Commercial Real Estate expert Dave Carlsen joined us for Episode 19. Dave is a huge advocate for small businesses taking the leap into property ownership and shares his insights into the state of the Sacramento market. Visit Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate today. Support the show Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 18: Chris Post
Chris Post, former owner of Post Modern Marketing and current Co-Founder and President of 2M Locating, joins us this week to discuss how putting the customer first is the #1 rule in business. Chris shares his #HumbleBeginnings with us and we get an insight into the values and ethics that make Chris successful at everything he puts his mind to. Shout out this week goes to Lambda Vodka, because Vodka should be for everyone… right? Support the show Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 17: Tula In Bloom
This week Meryl was joined by Omonivie Okhade of Tula in Bloom. She makes jewelry for those discovering the beauty of their authentic selves and we love that. We learn more about her humble beginning and how that translated into running a vibrant online business in 2020. Support the show Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 16: Trishul Vadi
https://youtu.be/3-21fvoIJ8I This week we spoke with Trishul Vadi, he’s the leading health care professional in helping your body natural heal itself in the UK, possibly the world! He has been interviewed on international television at a Royal Wedding, published articles in professional magazines, and spoken at hundreds of events internationally on his expertise. He offers some advice to business owners on how to achieve success and reminds us all the importance of taking care of ourselves! Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 15: Sports & Business
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. We take a moment to reflect on the latest developments in Kenosha, and how the sports community responded. How does the business community respond, are they going to back the players that choose to protest? This week’s shoutout goes to Broadway Federal Bank and City First Bank who successfully merged to become the first…
MarketPlay Episode 14: Walt Gray
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. This week we were joined by Walt Gray, legendary newscaster and Sacramento icon. We discussed what news sources can be trusted in modern America as well as finding out more what makes Walt tick. This week’s shout out goes to Black Pearl Books, an independent bookstore in Austin, TX who focus…
MarketPlay Episode 13: Kyle Elliott
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. This week Meryl speaks to Kyle Elliott, a career and executive coach who got his start on Fiverr, but organically grew to help over 1,000 clients across every industry and internationally. Now a featured Forbes Coach and dedicated to helping people find the jobs of their dreams and be fabulous via Kyle Elliott…
MarketPlay Episode 12: Emily Gonzalez
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. This week Meryl speaks to Emily Gonzalez, actor, comedian, podcast host of Too Scary; Didn’t Watch and owner of Current Crush Shop. Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 11: The Pretty Doctor
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. This week Leah and Meryl are joined by the amazing Landrea of The Pretty Doctor. Leah and Meryl also give a big shout out to Dream Broad Magazine this week in the ongoing “Shout Out” feature. Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 10: Friday July 24 2020
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. Leah and Meryl give a big shout out to The Prickly Pear this week in the ongoing “Shout Out” feature. Show Transcript:
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MarketPlay Episode 9: Friday July 17 2020
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. Show Transcript:
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MarketPlay Episode 8: Britton Taylor from Taylor Realty Group
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. This week Britton Taylor joined Leah and Meryl for a fun run down of the latest in marketing and branding news and a deeper dive into what’s behind one of Sacramento’s leading real estate agents. Leah and Meryl introduce a new regular feature “Shout Out”, where we highlight an exceptional local…
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MarketPlay Episode 7: Leah Lawrence
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. This week, we introduce our newest employee, Leah Lawrence. We are so excited to have Leah on our team, she brings years of experience building marketing solutions for businesses of all sizes and fundraising campaigns for some of the largest non profit organizations in the US. Show Transcript:
MarketPlay Episode 6: Hector Santa Cruz Jr.
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. This week, Hector returns to play MarketPlay as last week we took the time to have an important discussion about the latest developments in the Black Lives Matter movement. Please get involved, play along and email your thoughts to [email protected] Show Transcript:
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MarketPlay Episode 5: Juneteenth Special
Meryl, Mike and Hector Santa Cruz Jr., met for an important discussion about how the Black Lives Matter has changed everything for brands right now. We also honor and educate ourselves on everything Juneteenth. As a company, we want to have open conversations about inherent biases and the totally unfair “system” that doesn’t allow for people of color to have as easy a ride to the top. As discussed in the episode, we think that consumers have the ultimate power…
MarketPlay Episode 4: Sonya Sorich
Sonya Sorich, Digital Editor at Sacramento Business Journal, joined Meryl and Mike for the latest round of MarketPlay. We discussed the latest in marketing and business news and what Twitter have done that could have opened a very complicated ongoing relationship with established media companies. MarketPlay also continues with our regular weekly games such as Say What? where this week Sonya has to pick the only true story out of three swimming pool related stories. Meryl’s fake stories are really…
MarketPlay Episode 3: Patrick Harbison
Patrick Harbison, a Sacramento PR legend, joined Meryl and Mike for the latest round of MarketPlay. Find out why we had it all wrong with Britney Spears and what Patrick watches on a drunken YouTube deep dive. Meryl also shares what she got up to during quiet nights in Tuscany, Italy… you’d be surprised! MarketPlay continues with our regular weekly games such as Say What? where this week Patrick has to pick the only true story out of three sneaky…
MarketPlay Episode 2: Rachel Smith
Rachel Smith from Wordsmith Communications – a Sacramento based PR firm, joined Meryl and Mike for the latest round of MarketPlay. Play along at home and learn more about the similarity between Meryl and Rachel’s first jobs and also how this was linked to their first kisses. We also discuss some classic advertising campaigns from our youth and Meryl shares a guilty pleasure! MarketPlay continues with our regular weekly games such as Say What? where this week Rachel has to…
MarketPlay Episode 1: Michael Wisby & Mirah Lucas
MarketPlay is an entertaining marketing quiz show where we discuss and laugh about the week’s most notable marketing and business news. Brought to you by Two Trees PPC from Sacramento, CA. In episode 1 we sit down with the owners of Two Trees PPC, Michael Wisby and Mirah Lucas. Meryl gets to know them and then quizzes them on their knowledge of what has been happening in the marketing world over the past week. Play along at home and see how…
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