Entrepreneurs: Transform and Strengthen Your Brand for Success with Doug Zarkin + Others (Full Episode)

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of The Passage to Profit Show along with Kenya Gipson interview Doug Zarkin, author of “Moving Your Brand Out of the Friend Zone”, screenwriter, director, and actor Sadie Bones and David Cantor from Folk Revival.   Doug Zarkin is an award-winning CMO and author of the book “Moving Your Brand Out of the Friend Zone”. He’s a Brandweek “Marketer of The Next Generation” and a consecutive honoree in Crain’s NY Notables in Marketing. With two decades at the marketing helm, Doug has catapulted iconic brands like Avon and Victoria’s Secret PINK to new heights. His recent role as CMO of Pearle Vision caught Harvard Business School’s attention, becoming a case study in brand revitalization. Doug was recently was named Chief Brand Officer of Good Feet Holdings, LLC, a global holdings group of premium wellness brands, including The Good Feet Store and ING Source. Read more at: https://www.dougzarkin.com/     OUR ENTREPRENEUR PRESENTERS:     Justin Crosby and Jason Anderson are from The Dream Commission, a pioneering force, dedicated to elevating municipalities and Institutions of Higher Learning through transformative financial literacy summits. The commission brings together luminaries from the realms of entertainment, entrepreneurship, business leadership, and education to champion Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of providing economic empowerment to the marginalized. Read more at: https://www.thedreamcommission.org/     Sadie Bones is a 19-year-old triple threat in the world of filmmaking as a screenwriter, director, and actor, brings a fresh and youthful perspective to the industry. Her first feature film, “That Mockingbird Don’t Sing”, received private financing, fueled by confidence in Sadie’s talent and dedication. Sadie also created the short film, “The Vanishing Point”, a project that garnered acclaim, earning her accolades such as “Most Promising Filmmaker” and “Best Young Filmmaker.” Read more at: https://www.asadiebonesfilm.com/     David Cantor is a natural foods industry veteran and the founder of Folk Revival. He has created a new hot cereal perfect for any time of the day! Each cup of Folk Revival contains 20g protein, is low carb, Keto-friendly, zero sugar, made with wild harvest acorns, and is delicious both hot and cold. Acorns have been consumed by people for millennia and have profound environmental and health benefits and are a largely untapped resource. Read more at: https://folkrevival.com/     Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.