In this episode we talk with Marquise Trent about his experiences growing up around gang violence, gang culture, and the impact of gangster rap on families as well as people living in urban environments. 
Marquise has successfully turned his life around and you can learn how by watching or listening to this episode. To hire Marquise to speak at your event contact him at www.marquisetrent.com. 
If you enjoyed this episode like it and please consider subscribing as well and giving us a positive review. 
This episode is marked as explicit due to some of the language and descriptions depicted. The sound quality may fade at certain points during the podcast due to connectivity issues, but it doesn't diminish the impact and value of Marquise's views. Please stick with us through this episode.
If you are an an expert in business innovation, an aspect of culture, marketing, author, or scholar who would like to appear on the podcast please visit https://dms.blue/podcastguest and submit the form.

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Episode 5: The Cultural Impact of Gangster Rap (made with Spreaker)

In this episode we discuss a listener question about freelancing within a disorganized distributed team and come up with potential solutions and reasons this is common for business owners to do, and touch on other related topics such as scope creep (and how to avoid it).
►If you have a marketing or business question or would like to apply to be a guest you can do so by going to https://dms.blue/podcastguest. 
►To learn more about digital marketing solutions for business growth visit https://dms.blue and book a free, no-hassle video consultation today.
►Follow me on Twitter at @dmsblue01
►To have access to my Super Freelance Jobs List, as well as the workbook I use with all new digital marketing clients, that are a part of my "No More Bad Clients" freelancer course visit this link.

Some of my solutions to the listener's question include:

 screening clients with ideas on how to do that and what criteria to use
 find freelance work where you can work autonomously
 sources for finding reliable freelance work and methods
 tips for small business owners unfamiliar with digital marketing



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Episode 6: Freelance Team Collaboration without Structure (made with Spreaker)

In this episode we answer a listener question about Style Guides relating to website development. 
Style Guides have been used in marketing and mass communication for decades for everything from Journalism standards (such as the Chicago Manual of Style or the AP Style Book), to writing term papers, to determining professional standards for creative marketing project development such as digital marketing efforts. They cover everything from how you write, who your consumer is, how your company website should look, "feel," and function. To really get the full scoop be sure to listen to this episode.
Don't forget to like and subscribe to our podcast if you've enjoyed this episode. 
You can submit your own question to me at this link any time rain or shine. The tougher the question, the better. Anything covering small business development, business planning, marketing, digital marketing, are all fair game!
If you are a business innovator, digital marketing professional, or author who would like to apply to be a guest on the podcast please visit this link. 
To learn more about David Somerfleck, digital marketing in general, or get one-on-one help, visit this link. 

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Episode 7: Business Marketing Style Guides Demystified (made with Spreaker)

In this eye-opening episode of The David Somerfleck Podcast we switch gears on you yet again from discussing marketing and business growth back to learning more about culture (or the lack thereof) in US corporate American from author Genesis Amaris Kemp. In our next episode we take your questions about business growth and marketing again. 
To support this podcast please leave reviews and subscribe. You can find video versions of our podcast episodes (when available) on YouTube, BitChute, Veoh, and Metacafe. 
If you would like to submit a business or marketing question to be used in our "Listener Questions" episodes please go to https://www.speakpipe.com/dmsblue and leave your voice message. To apply to be a guest please go to https://dms.blue/podcastguest. 

To purchase a copy of Genesis' book "A Chocolate Drop in Corporate America: From the Pit to the Palace" please visit this link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08924DHBF 
To purchase a copy of my own book "The Road to Digital Marketing Profits" go to this link: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Digital-Marketing-Profits-avoiding/dp/1705924921/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Road+to+Digital+Marketing+Profits&qid=1619709588&sr=8-3
If you want a completely different experience to learning about digital marketing, you can download a copy of "The Illustrated Guide to Digital Marketing" at this link: https://dmsblue.ecwid.com/The-Illustrated-Guide-to-Digital-Marketing-p241104986

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Episode 8: Black in Corporate America with Genesis Amaris Kemp (made with Spreaker)

In this episode of "The David Somerfleck Podcast" we're back answering your questions, with questions ranging from Bruno on how to deal with cold email prospects who say they're interested but never respond and how to communicate value to web design clients from Gregory so they don't get stuck seeing you as just another template installer.
If YOU would like to submit a question, apply to be a guest, or book me to be a guest on your own podcast, go to https://dms.blue/podcastguest and select the appropriate option. 
"The David Somerfleck Podcast" is carried on all major distributors so if you would like to show your support please like and subscribe and leave reviews where possible. To listen to other episodes go to https://anchor.fm/somerfleck.
This podcast is also carried on video sharing services such as YouTube, Veoh, BitChute, and Metacafe when available. 
To learn more about how freelancers can discuss digital marketing value and budgets with clients read these recommended posts:

https://dms.blue/2020/07/16/digital-marketing-budgets/ and 
https://dms.blue/2019/11/17/digital-marketing-price-value-or-cost/

Read my books at the links below:


 The Road to Digital Marketing Profits and
 The Illustrated Guide to Digital Marketing


David M. Somerfleck is a Digital Marketing Specialist with well over 20 years' experience working for marketing agencies across North America, about 10 years' experience as a small business and startup mentor for several nonprofit organizations, and author who has spoken at Microsoft, written for AOL/Time-Warner, taught digital marketing workshops at Johnson & Wales University, the Open Media Foundation in Denver, and headlined the City of Denver's Create Expo. David enjoys hiking, reading, helping committed business owners accelerate growth through the use of applied digital marketing and lean management, writing, and meeting engaging guests. You can reach David online at https://dms.blue.


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EPISODE 9: Listener Questions: Web Design Clients, Digital Marketing Value (made with Spreaker)

Retired digital marketing agency owner, project manager, and author.

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