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The Golden Age of Podcasting

In 805conversations by Mark Sylvester

According to MacRumors, we consume 21.5 million hours of podcasts a day. With popular shows such as This American Life and it’s spinoff Serial and the recent release of the Podcast app from Apple in iOS 8, it’s easy for first timers to explore shows and subscribe. Once you have listened to a few of the more popular shows, you will soon become lost …
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[805 Conversations] Robert TenEyck : Brand Strategy

In 805conversations by Mark Sylvester

Click the Play button above for a replay of the webinar  – :30 min This month we spoke with Robert TenEyck, founder of TheCoreIdea, a strategic marketing and communications company. Robert has 20 years experience leading companies, large and small, through a process to discover their core idea. The title of the talk was, “Your logo is NOT your brand.”
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[805 Conversations] Chris Foley : Web Strategy

In 805conversations by Mark Sylvester

The discussion will focus on a handful of key changes you can make right away to improve your web presence. 

Chris has built hundreds of websites, consulted with world-class brands and will bring this expertise to the conversation. Chris says that there are five areas which are commonly overlooked, and when addressed can make some dramatic differences in a website’s success.
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[805 Conversations] Steve Cushman : Community Contacts

In 805conversations by Mark Sylvester

To capture an audience most effectively you need to start off with a compelling story. That’s exactly what happened when Steve Cushman spoke at a networking event. He told how he’d set a strategy to make connections in every area of the region and how exactly he went about achieving that goal.
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Stimulating Economic Vitality

In 805conversations, Partners by Mark Sylvester

Ken Oplinger, the CEO of the Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region and Zoe Taylor, Director of Economic Development for the newly formed Economic Vitality Team (EVT) headquartered at the Chamber sat down to talk about Santa Barbara for this 805conversation.
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Staffing for Success

In 805conversations, Partners by Mark Sylvester

Trish Miller of Spherion and 805connect’s Ambassador sat down to an 805conversation podcast to discuss issues related to staffing, being competitive in the regional market and how she helps businesses attract talent.
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Building a Vibrant Future – The SLO EVC

In 805conversations, Partners by Mark Sylvester

Mike Manchak, Executive Director of the EVC and Mark Sylvester, 805connect’s Ambassador recently sat down for a conversation about economic vitality and how the he and his team are working hard to create an atmosphere that supports all phases of business activity in the region.