The Backpocket Podcast

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79. Walter Bond Sep 24, 2018

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Walter Bond is a Minnesota Gopher basketball legend. He played in the NBA for multiple teams as an absolute work horse. Now he is a top motivational speaker in the world. Hear his story about his journey through athletics, to finding a passion for speaking, and his advice for people trying to elevate their life.

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E33 - Shark Talk (feat. Walter Bond)*

(03:00) Average Quality

(06:30) Backpocket's Spirit Animal

(17:10) Walter Bond (01:02:00) W.D.W.L.

(01:07:00) Feel Good Story

78. Charley Forey - Marketing Intern Spotlight Sep 20, 2018

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Charley Forey originally graduated with an Industrial Engineer degree from Iowa State and later turned into a Social Media Marketing guru starting Uptown Creation (https://uptowncreation.club/home). Listen to his transition to this career and his advice to creators who are growing their business or brand on social media.

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #10 - Charley Forey*

Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven! Check out more content from us here: www.yourbackpockets.com

77. Golden Nuggets of Stationary Astronaut Sep 19, 2018

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(00:11) Different level of anxiety are inside all of us, and every single person will handle it differently

(05:10) Provide people with unique opportunities

(10:30) People are becoming more in tune with themselves

Listen to the full version here.

*Disclaimer: originally Golden Nuggets of You Got This (feat. Stationary Astronaut)*

76. Stationary Astronaut Sep 17, 2018

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Nick is the president and visionary of Stationary Astronaut. He is a glue guy that brings together amazing people and runs philanthropic, life changing events. Hear how he’s grown his brand from an idea to a powerful brand with a message. Strap up for this one, Marketing Interns.

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E32 - You Got This (feat. Stationary Astronaut)*

(02:35) Average Quality

(09:20) Building Up

(13:55) Stationary Astronaut

(01:42:45) W.D.W.L.

(01:48:30) Feel Good Story

75. Meghan Hawkins - Marketing Intern Spotlight Sep 13, 2018

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Meghan Hawkins graduated from Notre Dame as an undergraduate, and later went to Duke for grad school. Simply put, she is a wicked smart. Meghan is also Andrew's cousin and god mother. As a history teacher, she instills confidence, value, and context into the framework of her students.

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #9 - Meghan Hawkins*

74. Phil Xiao Sep 10, 2018

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Phil Xiao is the CEO and founder of Homi.io, a start up tech company that aims to connect students and alumni of the same college institution. Homi is changing the game with how college kids find jobs. We dive deep into the creation, purpose, process, and failure of Homi ever since it was a college idea over 3 years ago.

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E31 - #grassroots (feat. Phil Xiao)*

(05:15) Saying of the Month - FIRE ME UP!

(08:15) Average Quality - Fantasy Football Talk

(011:25) Potential Homi Users

(21:45) Phil Xiao

(01:37:30) W.D.W.L.

(01:45:00) Feel Good Story

73. Jack Burke - Marketing Intern Spotlight Sep 06, 2018

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Jack Burke is much more than our roommate, he is our energy guy. He has a deep passion for GOOD MUSIC, GOOD BEER, and GOOD LIVING. At the end of the day, he is your wildly average guy.

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #8 - Jack Burke*

72. Coach Glenn Caruso Sep 03, 2018

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Coach Caruso was our head football coach for 4 years at the University of St. Thomas. He has helped shape our mindset we've depicted through out our career as Backpocket. A tremendous coach, mentor, and friend.

Follow UST Football here.

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E30 - In the Moment (feat. Coach Glenn Caruso)*

(06:00) Average Quality

(09:00) Reflection on our UST careers

(20:00) Coach Glenn Caruso

(57:30) W.D.W.L.

(01:05:00) Feel Good Story

71. Mohamed Malim - Marketing Intern Spotlight Aug 30, 2018

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Mohamed Malim is the founder of Epimonia (https://www.epimonia.com/) which means perseverance in Greek. He is making an enormous impact on humanity by selling 100% recycled orange bracelets and donating 50% of his earnings to refugees in America. These bracelets are made from the life jackets of refugees who arrive in Greece. Learn more about his why, his path, and his company!

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #7 - Mohamed Malim*

70. Michelle Weinstein Aug 27, 2018

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Commonly known as the Pitch Queen, we talk to her about her journey from starting a company and pitching on Shark Tank and starting https://www.thepitchqueen.com We unpack the reality of her failures and how they have shaped who she is. She also gives the marketing interns some important tips on how to build confidence in the face of adversity.

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E29 - Purposeful Action (feat. Michelle Weinstein)*

(04:30) Average Quality

(08:50) Confidence in the Face of Adversity

(25:30) Michelle Weinstein

(01:04:30) W.D.W.L.

(01:14:00) Feel Good Story