Pet Marketing - Time To Get Catty! (Episode 124 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

Interview with Betsy Sampson (Episode 128 - The Marketing Gateway Podast)

Today we are back with another great interview! We are talking with Betsy Sampson! We had the peasure of meeting her a MDMC a few weeks ago and we are happy ot have her on! About Betsy: Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sampson began her marbling journey after winning the Chancellor's Award for Staff Excellence at UMSL, which came with a stipend. She used her winnings to take art classes and one of the media she chose to learn was paper marbling. What began as a fascination of marbled paper first seen in library books brought home as a child grew into a passion for art marbling. She opened MarbLou Art in 2023, a home-based studio where she creates original marbled papers and applies marbling techniques to a variety of objects. Betsy's plugs: https://www.centralprint.org/introduction-to-paper-marbling [https://www.centralprint.org/introduction-to-paper-marbling] Contact Betsy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-sampson-97808a6/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-sampson-97808a6/] Twitter/X: EASampson Instagram: EA_Sampson ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/ [https://www.researchplan.com/]) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more! The goal of The Marketing Gateway is simple - we want to build a connection between all of our marketing mentors in the Midwest and learn from one another! And the best way to learn is to listen. And the next best way is to share! For more episodes: https://www.themarketinggateway.com [https://www.themarketinggateway.com] Copyright 2025, The Research & Planning Group, Inc.

Interview with Jaee Blue (Episode 127 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

In today's episode, we are talking to Jaee Blue, CEO and Founder of VBA! About Jaee: Jaee is the Founder and CEO of Venture Beyond Aspirations (VBA), a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into structured, scalable businesses. Through VBA’s platform, Jaee has built an ecosystem that bridges the gap between education and execution, guiding founders through clear stages of growth from clarity to expansion. With a background in technology and business operations, Jaee specializes in aligning the right systems, tools, and strategy to help early-stage and growing entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls and build with intention. Under her leadership, VBA has expanded into multiple offerings, including its Core membership platform, creative services, and school-based solutions through Core Scholar. Jaee is passionate about empowering founders to take ownership of their time, ideas, and future. Her work focuses on creating practical, results-driven solutions that simplify the entrepreneurial journey and drive long-term success. Jaee's plugs: https://www.vbaspire.com/ [https://www.vbaspire.com/] Contact Jaee: https://www.instagram.com/iamjaeeblue/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamjaeeblue/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaeeblue/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaeeblue/] ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/ [https://www.researchplan.com/]) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more! The goal of The Marketing Gateway is simple - we want to build a connection between all of our marketing mentors in the Midwest and learn from one another! And the best way to learn is to listen. And the next best way is to share! For more episodes: https://www.themarketinggateway.com [https://www.themarketinggateway.com] Copyright 2025, The Research & Planning Group, Inc.

Pet Marketing - Rabbits, Rodents, Reptiles, And Birds! (Episode 126 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

These animals may be better companians than you think! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ [https://mhanational.org/] SOURCES https://animalko.com/most-popular-pet-birds-in-the-u-s-and-that-deserve-more-love/ [https://animalko.com/most-popular-pet-birds-in-the-u-s-and-that-deserve-more-love/] https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics [https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics] https://thevetdesk.com/pet-health-wellness/ferrets/ferret-lifespan-how-long-do-they-live/ [https://thevetdesk.com/pet-health-wellness/ferrets/ferret-lifespan-how-long-do-they-live/] https://www.thesprucepets.com/rabbit-lifespan-4582447 [https://www.thesprucepets.com/rabbit-lifespan-4582447] https://www.petmojo.com/small-pets-that-live-longer-than-expected/ [https://www.petmojo.com/small-pets-that-live-longer-than-expected/] https://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/pages/BasicHermitCrabCare.pdf [https://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/pages/BasicHermitCrabCare.pdf] https://www.thesprucepets.com/caring-for-pet-rats-1236746 [https://www.thesprucepets.com/caring-for-pet-rats-1236746] https://www.reddit.com/r/petsmart/comments/1mejwtz/whats_some_of_your_petsmart_horror_stories_tw/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/petsmart/comments/1mejwtz/whats_some_of_your_petsmart_horror_stories_tw/] https://www.petmd.com/bird/parakeet-care-sheet [https://www.petmd.com/bird/parakeet-care-sheet] ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/ [https://www.researchplan.com/]) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more! The goal of The Marketing Gateway is simple - we want to build a connection between all of our marketing mentors in the Midwest and learn from one another! And the best way to learn is to listen. And the next best way is to share! For more episodes: https://www.themarketinggateway.com [https://www.themarketinggateway.com] Copyright 2025, The Research & Planning Group, Inc.

Pet Marketing - This Sounds A Little Fishy! (Episode 125 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

This episode won't have you sleepin with the fishes! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ [https://mhanational.org/] SOURCES https://www.thesprucepets.com/why-you-should-never-keep-your-pet-fish-in-a-bowl-5215454 [https://www.thesprucepets.com/why-you-should-never-keep-your-pet-fish-in-a-bowl-5215454] https://theaquariumexpert.com/how-often-should-i-clean-aquarium/ [https://theaquariumexpert.com/how-often-should-i-clean-aquarium/] https://www.aquariumnexus.com/aquarium-fish-industry-statistics/ [https://www.aquariumnexus.com/aquarium-fish-industry-statistics/] https://fishtankadvisor.com/dory-finding-nemo-finding-dory/ [https://fishtankadvisor.com/dory-finding-nemo-finding-dory/] https://theaquariumexpert.com/can-turtles-live-in-aquarium-with-fish/ [https://theaquariumexpert.com/can-turtles-live-in-aquarium-with-fish/] https://terrariumtribe.com/houseplant-statistics/ [https://terrariumtribe.com/houseplant-statistics/] ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/ [https://www.researchplan.com/]) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more! The goal of The Marketing Gateway is simple - we want to build a connection between all of our marketing mentors in the Midwest and learn from one another! And the best way to learn is to listen. And the next best way is to share! For more episodes: https://www.themarketinggateway.com [https://www.themarketinggateway.com] Copyright 2025, The Research & Planning Group, Inc.

Pet Marketing - Time To Get Catty! (Episode 124 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

Today's episode is the cat's meow! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ [https://mhanational.org/] SOURCES https://wildcatreviews.com/automatic-litter-box-statistics/ [https://wildcatreviews.com/automatic-litter-box-statistics/] https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/pet-ownership-statistics/ [https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/pet-ownership-statistics/] https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/19810-state-of-us-pet-food-treat-industry-in-2025 [https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/19810-state-of-us-pet-food-treat-industry-in-2025] https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics [https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics] https://americanpetproducts.org/2026-state-of-the-industry [https://americanpetproducts.org/2026-state-of-the-industry] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_caf%C3%A9#North_America [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_caf%C3%A9#North_America] https://www.chewy.com/nutramax-solliquin-soft-chew-calming/dp/185267 [https://www.chewy.com/nutramax-solliquin-soft-chew-calming/dp/185267] https://twocrazycatladies.com/ [https://twocrazycatladies.com/] https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/best-cat-products/ [https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/best-cat-products/] ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/ [https://www.researchplan.com/]) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more! The goal of The Marketing Gateway is simple - we want to build a connection between all of our marketing mentors in the Midwest and learn from one another! And the best way to learn is to listen. And the next best way is to share! For more episodes: https://www.themarketinggateway.com [https://www.themarketinggateway.com] Copyright 2025, The Research & Planning Group, Inc.