“Life Doesn’t Peak. It Compounds.”

Lessons from Efrat Ravid In our latest episode of Beyond the Brief, Efrat Ravid, Value Accelerator Advisor at Goldman Sachs, shares her take on the “School of Business” and the invaluable lessons learned from some of the industry’s top CEOs. The biggest takeaway? Company culture isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation that beats any […]
Patient Experience Is the Strategy That Sets You Apart

In this episode, Jake Dold, CMO at Apex Dental Partners, shares his journey from early marketing experiences to leading a major dental support organization. He discusses local marketing strategies, technology innovations, patient engagement, and the future of dentistry with AI.
From Touring Musician to Justice Marketer

Robert Roche on Rewriting The Last Mile In this episode of Beyond the Brief, Chris Perkins interviews Robert Roche, VP of Marketing at The Last Mile, an organization focused on rehabilitating incarcerated individuals through education and support. Robert shares his unique journey from musician to marketer, emphasizing the importance of ethical marketing and emotional storytelling. […]
Simple Is Smart, Data is Destiny

Inside Lucas Welch’s Playbook for Revenue Enablement, AI Insight, and a Sold-Out Spark Conference In this episode of Beyond the Brief, Chris Perkins interviews Lucas Welch, VP of Global Marketing at Highspot. Lucas shares his career journey from his early days in PR to his current role leading marketing at Highspot. He emphasizes the importance […]
Where TAM Falls Short: David Retter on Evangelists, New Beauty channels, and the Future of AI Commerce

In this episode of Beyond the Brief, Chris Perkins interviews David Retter, an operating partner at Stride Consumer Partners. David shares his diverse career journey, highlighting his experiences in e-commerce, digital marketing, and working with various consumer brands. He discusses the importance of passion brands, understanding consumer behavior, and the evolving landscape of the beauty […]