Gratitude Geek

Gratitude Geek is the podcast for micropreneurs seeking business education to boost entrepreneurship, marketing, and productivity. Each week, host Kandas Rodarte—digital marketing pioneer, breast cancer thriver, and productivity coach—interviews inspirational business owners who’ve built thriving brands and businesses with gratitude and appreciation. Join us to learn, grow, and foster authentic connections while sowing seeds of success and kindness.

189: Rachel Allen is Stupid Lucky

Rachel Allen, the owner of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, is a firm believer in being “stupid lucky” in her business. Despite facing setbacks, she has embraced this mindset, which has greatly influenced her approach to running her company and forming…

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188: Darleen Priday Empathetic Selling

Darleen Priday is a dedicated advocate for empathetic and relational sales. Darlene passionately discusses the art of sales and marketing, emphasizing the transformative power of authenticity and empathy. She underscores the importance of building…

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Ripple Effect of Kindness | Jill Lublin

Jill Lublin discusses the power of receiving public praise for your positive qualities and how it can enhance your personal brand and credibility in episode 187 of Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast. Jill emphasizes the importance of…

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How to Talk to Humans | Larry Wilson

Emmy-nominated comedy magician Larry Wilson spent decades performing with entertainment legends, and along the way, he discovered something remarkable: the biggest stars weren’t just talented—they were master communicators. In this conversation,…

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185: Matthew Brackett Seeing Ourselves through the Lens of Others

This week on Gratitude Geek, we take a dive deep into the complexities of diversity, leadership, and gratitude with former military chaplain, and seasoned leadership educator and consultant, Matthew Brackett. Matthew’s rich international and…

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184: Ilene Marcus Serving Your Future Self

Ilene Marcus shares insights on entrepreneurship, collaboration, and personal growth in this episode of Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast. She emphasizes the importance of sharing ideas and seeking collaboration, while drawing…

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The Coffee Date Marketing Strategy | Craig Andrews

This engaging conversation between Kandas Rodarte and Craig Andrews is a goldmine of practical insights for anyone looking to improve their marketing strategies. From the art of crafting compelling first-time offers to relationship-building techniques…

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182: Donna Tashjian Unpacking Emotional Baggage

Discovering Resilience and Growth: Unpacking Emotional Baggage with Donna Tashjian. Join us in this insightful podcast as Donna Tashjian, a seasoned Life Mastery Coach, author, and inspiring podcaster, takes us on a transformative journey from…

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181: R. Scott Edwards Laughs and Lessons from a Lifetime of Comedy Entrepreneurship

In this episode, we are thrilled to have R Scott Edwards, a seasoned comedy entrepreneur, join us. Scott shares his fascinating journey of starting over a dozen companies, including comedy clubs, art galleries, and restaurants. He opens up about his…

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180: Ben Currier on Embracing Failure, Saying Yes, and Finding Success

The world’s #1 failure guy is this week’s guest on Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast.  Ben Currier discusses his journey to becoming the world’s number one failure guy after facing multiple job terminations. He shares insights into…

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