Stories From the Top is a business development podcast hosted by Matt Scura and Jeremy Schmidt, the founders of Edge of Cinema. We interview industry-leading business owners, CEOs, and C-Suite executives to uncover the strategies and stories that led to their success in business development. We cover all industries and sizes of business.
Coach Dick Vermeil is the hall-of-fame NFL Super Bowl XXXIV champion coach, and founding partner of Vermeil Wines. In this episode, Coach talks about his strategy for building a strong business team, the intricacies of the wine business, and why a quality product is essential to sustainable business development.
Lauren Roth is an Influencer Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist based in New York City. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of influencer marketing from finding the right influencer for your brand to creating content and setting up a successful branding campaign.
Dave Rivell is the founding partner of Element Risk Management, a national top 1% insurance agency based in West Chester, PA. In this episode, we discuss Dave’s catalyst into the insurance business, his strategies for consistency across a large team, and the dynamics of scaling a business through mergers and acquisitions.
Susan Springsteen is the president of H20 Connected, and the co-founding partner of Nth Solutions. In this episode, we discuss Susan’s transformation from wealth advisor to entrepreneur, her strategies for product development and market research, and how a leaking toilet started a revolution.
Matt Zuan is the founder and president of Stories with Traction, and the host of the Stories with Traction podcast. In this episode, we discuss Matt’s start in storytelling, the science of public speaking, and how to turn your stories into relationship building tools.
Caitlin Durning is the founder and CEO of Meraki Media Management, a social media management agency based in Downingtown, PA. In this episode, we discuss Caitlin’s viral campaign that led to the creation of her business, her strategy for developing a social media management agency, and tips for self-care while running a business.
Business Development
Marketing
