MPI-DC: Gatewood Reflects on Baltimore and Economic Empowerment

During robertlgatewood-3in a Special Edition show on May 1st, the crew of Gatewood, Alena7, and Maxwell focused on systemic causes-and-effects of lack opportunities in the community.

Several callers chimed in following the unrest in Baltimore, including Kitra Williams,  founder of the Million Youth Peace March.

Gatewood opened the show with a powerful monologue, encapsulating what was on the minds of many.

Gatewood Releases Book, “Smarter than the Boss”

book-3dMarketing Pulpit’s Robert Gatewood has just released a new book. “Smarter than the Boss,” a 2nd for Gatewood, is a compilation of essays for employers, employees and the self-employed.

The title created such a firestorm of interest that Gatewood was approached to be a contributor to “The Business Gazette of Australia.” Gatewood  was also feature in the World News of Northern Ireland.

According to Gatewood, “I understand that the book is controversial, so when I ordered the first batch of books, I also ordered some brown bags to go along with it.” (more…)

MPI-DC Welcomes Wellologist Candice Camille

candice-camilleTune in Friday March 27th at 10:30am as the DC team welcomes Wellologist Candice Camille to the show.

In case you are wondering what a “wellologist” does, welcome to the club. You’ll find out, right along with the rest of us.

If the name Candice Camille sounds familiar, it’s not your imagination. Candice is also famously known as the founder of the popular Pure Nuphoria Bed and Breakfast.

So, set your alarm for 10:30am Friday for another exciting show, in which Gatewood will also break out his lab coat for another business affliction, DO-IT-YOURSELF-ITIS!

MPI-DC Blew It Last Week … So It’s the Marketing “Loaded Gun” Redux

On last Friday’s show, we promised to present the “loaded gun” trilogy of marketing tactics. Well, due to running out of time, the segment didn’t live up to its billing, especially the final gun. AND, many of the listeners were not shy about letting us know!

So, in order to make amends for the greatest clock mismanagement since the Washington Football Team, we are going to reload the gun and properly construe the most game-changing marketing tactic ever. Don’t you dare miss the breakdown of this marketing strategy that is used by the world’s largest companies. We’re going to hit it early and hit it hard. Click here to tune in!

MPI-DC First Friday


Join us at the next First Friday Focus Networking Group where we tackle the challenges and opportunities facing most businesses, non-profits, employers, contractors and those seeking employment or contracts.

Some of the top minds in the industry dissect challenges and opportunities each month; including but not limited to, social media, web strategy, book publishing, retail distribution, business development and more.

In a comfortable boardroom setting, the participants introduce themselves and give a 2 -3 minute presentation of their company.

We also have a special segment “Calling All Authors” where the authors get chance to present their books and read a passage.
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