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.

169: Brother Guy Consolmango on the Relationship Between Religion and Science

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, the director of the Vatican Observatory, shares his story of how he discovered his passion for meteorites and asteroids and how he ended up working at the Vatican Observatory. He also discusses the relationship between…

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168: Jennie Bellinger on How to Dominate Your Sales with the DISC Assessment

Jennie Bellinger, the Direct Sales Domme, joins us to discuss how the DISC assessment can help you dominate your sales. Learn how to identify your DISC style, understand your customers’ DISC styles, and use this information to close more deals. Show…

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167: Meridith Grundei on the Power of “Yes, And”

Meridith Grundei is the owner of Grundei Coaching, LLC, specializing in public speaking and presentation skills. As an award-winning theatre director, producer, and former Second City improv teacher, she recognized the similarities between performing…

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166: Lynn Rivest on Minimalism for Micropreneurs

Lynn is the founder of minimalist biz where she works 1:1 with micro business owners to help them create a minimalist biz that fuels the life they want for the long term. She was a digital strategist for over 20 years and has coached hundreds of…

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165: Tim Fitzpatrick on Failure and Growth

In this episode of Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast, host Kandas Rodarte chats with B2B revenue accelerator, Tim Fitzpatrick.  Tim shares his entrepreneurial journey, from wholesale distribution to residential real estate, before…

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164: Julianna Coughlin on Finding Your Right Shell

Enjoy this thought-provoking conversation with registered dietitian and podcast host Julianna Coughlin as we discuss diverse topics such as the Harry Potter controversy, managing chronic illnesses, and implementing gratitude practices in our daily…

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Finding Happiness and Success | Anthony Poponi

Happiness expert, Anthony Poponi, is passionate about spreading joy in our workplaces and communities. He is the CEO and founder of Focus on the 40, offering programs and resources which specialize in reducing suffering and increasing happiness in the…

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162: Vicky Winkler | Insights on Marketing, Branding, and Professional Networking

Vicky Winkler has worked in the field of marketing for over 30 years. She has worked in various sectors including corporate, nonprofit, education, and even the Peace Corps!  She owns two businesses – The Marketing Shop, a graphic design and…

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Client Appreciation That Actually Works | Steve Buzogany

Most client appreciation gifts are killing your referrals. Steve Buzogany is here to tell you why. As founder of The Appreciation Advocate, Steve has helped countless service-based businesses fix their client appreciation strategy. After selling…

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160: Emma Schermer Tamir on Partners, Productivity, and Positioning

Emma Schermer Tamir transforms her insatiable curiosity into conversion-spiking copy. As co-founder of Marketing by Emma, she’s helped over 1,200 businesses from around the world boost their sales and build their brands through authentic, compelling…

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