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Subscribe, like, & review The Doctor of Digital Podcast hosted by Mick Smith, PhD. This Podcast simplifies the complexity of the internet for businesses and unlocks their full potential by leveraging digital marketing and its many unrecognized opportunities. Moreover, this international podcast has been a top marketing podcast so you can listen in the car, at the gym or while you’re walking the dog. Do you have a good story? How about promoting your business? I interview CEOs and Marketing Managers about their business. Contact me for more details. This is how I started: Short on time? Who isn't? There are two short topic episodes (5 minutes) which are the 5-Minute Lunch Lessons the Digital Brownbag covering hot issues briefly. You’ll discover tips, success stories, and best practices from leading social media marketing pros. Discover how successful businesses employ social media, learn new strategies and tactics, and gain actionable tips to improve your social media marketing. Ever wondered what makes a song a hit? The TuneSmith Series is about marketing top songs in the rock, soul, and pop music fields. This unique Marketing Tips with a Musical Twist podcast sheds light on why some songs rocket to the top of the charts. Like to hear a riveting story? The Burning serial will be released chapter by chapter as an unfolding drama. Sign up now for the forthcoming novel release. In the meantime, subscribe, like, & review the Podcast and you won’t miss one exciting episode! Finally, do you have access to the top digital marketers in the world? If not, I do! The Doctor of Digital has interviewed experts by phone from all over the world from such places as Ireland, Mexico, Ottawa, and Switzerland. Other interviewees in the United States come from Richmond, Virginia, Atlanta, Chicago, Michigan, Rohnert Park, CA, Fallbrook, CA, Santa Clarita Valley, and San Clemente, California. mick.smith@wsiworld.com 619.389.3636 Instagram: mick_wsi_world https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmicksmith/ On Clubhouse: @micksmithwsi Commercials Voice Talent: https://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-1-commercials Narratives Voice Talent: https://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-2-narratives Do you want a free competitive analysis? Let me know at: https://hubs.ly/Q0139TgJ0 Website: https://www.wsiworld.com/mick-smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsi-smith-consulting/ Make an appointment: https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/mick-smith Be sure to subscribe, like, & review The Doctor of Digital™ Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/g-mick-smith-phds-tracks Sign up for the Doctor Up A Podcast course: https://doctor-up-a-podcast.thinkific.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

  1. 3d ago

    Leadership Formation, Frank DeVito Interview Episode #DCLXVIII The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

    Frank DeVito is a legal professional and institutional leader working at the intersection of law, faith, and public life. He serves in a senior role at a faith-based nonprofit focused on religious freedom, where his work engages questions of institutional responsibility, legal structure, and the long-term durability of organizations under cultural pressure. In addition to his legal work, Frank is a published author and essayist, with writing featured in outlets including First Things, City Journal, Claremont Review of Books, National Affairs, and The Federalist. His work explores the relationship between law, culture, and the institutions that shape both. In this conversation, we examine why institutions rarely fail from the outside, the role of formation in sustaining authority, and what kind of leadership is required to carry responsibility when the stakes are high. Themes Why Institutions Fail From WithinAuthority as Formation, Not PerformanceThe People Problem Inside Every InstitutionLaw, Faith, and the Weight of ResponsibilityWhat It Takes to Sustain Institutions Under PressureQuotable “Institutions don’t fail first at the level of ideas — they fail at the level of people.”“Authority isn’t claimed. It’s formed — and tested under pressure.”“Information doesn’t sustain institutions. Formation does.”“Most breakdowns are invisible until they’re irreversible.”“If the people aren’t formed, the institution won’t hold.”“The real crisis isn’t external pressure — it’s internal clarity.”American Patriot G. Mick (The Doctor of Digital) Smith, PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-mick-smith-phd-24495127/ Subscribe to my LI Newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-literary-cpr-playbook-7343709688632381440 Book Coach for CEOs, leaders, and visionaries | Authors Get Published | Books that Convert Clients [ Trusted Advisor | Manuscript Doctor 🚨 | Transforming Drafts into Authority Assets | Strategic Publishing Guidance Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

    33 min

  2. Jun 8

    The Resurgence of American Manufacturing Jim Vinoski Episode #DCLXVII The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

    Jim Vinoski is a manufacturing business growth consultant, advisor, author, and speaker focused on operational leadership and American industrial competitiveness. He is the principal at Firesteel Industrial Solutions and has advised organizations on M&A strategy, capital investment, and long-term growth planning. Over seven years as a contributor to Forbes, Jim studied more than 500 manufacturing companies and generated over 1.5 million page views, documenting the leaders and organizations quietly driving industrial performance. He is the author of We Need One of These and the upcoming American Manufacturing: 22 Tales of Integrity, Ingenuity, and the Modest Heroes Who Built a Nation, which highlights the operators, engineers, and executives shaping the future of manufacturing. Across his work, Jim focuses on execution, leadership discipline, and the operational realities behind sustained industrial success. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimvinoski/ G. Mick Smith, PhD The Doctor of Digital TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

    33 min

  3. Jun 4

    TAB Take America Back Steven Eugene Kuhn Episode #DCLXVI The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

    Steven Eugene Kuhn Citizen-Servant Leadership Architect | Combat Veteran & Global Business Strategist | Capital, Growth & Governance Standards The TAB Authority Architecture Unifying Humble Alpha, Citizen Servant Leader, and “Now You Have the Seat” The Core Problem Business leaders, veterans, and citizens are being asked to lead in environments where authority exists — but responsibility is avoided. We have leaders without ownership. Voices without accountability. Influence without service. This creates a vacuum: people have the seat, but they don’t know how to use it. - Leadership Without Permission - The Doctrine of the Incorruptible Leader - Why Modern Leadership Training Fails Under Pressure - Citizen Servant Leadership in an Age of Institutional Collapse - Building Leaders Who Cannot Be Bought G. Mick Smith, PhD The Doctor of Digital TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

    33 min

  4. May 30

    The Last Advantage: Human Judgment in an AI World Jeff Burningham Interview Episode #DCLXV The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

    🎙 Episode Framing (Show Notes Intro) ===================================== Jeff Burningham is an entrepreneur, investor, and national bestselling author operating at the intersection of business, technology, and human potential. He is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Peak Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm managing over $5 billion in assets and employing nearly 1,000 people. He is also the Founding Partner of Element Ventures, a seed-stage fund with investments in companies including Spotify, MetaMask, Podium, Lucid, and Angel Studios. Across his career, Jeff has started, scaled, or invested in more than fifty companies, served on over twenty boards, and was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Mountain West Region. He is the author of #TheLastBookWrittenByAHuman and the host of the Extraordinary Us podcast, where he explores what it means to live, build, and think at a higher level in a rapidly changing world. In this conversation, we explore decision-making under uncertainty, the limits of artificial intelligence, and why human judgment — not just intelligence — may be the defining advantage of the next decade. The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI Connect on LI: The Doctor of Digital TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

    33 min

  5. Apr 29

    The Only Creative Process That Matters: How Saul Colt Built Word-of-Mouth Campaigns for Nike, Twitter & More Saul Colt Episode #DCLXIV

    Saul Colt is a marketing strategist, agency founder, and creative leader whose career spans over two decades of word-of-mouth marketing, brand campaigns, and experiential execution for some of the world’s most recognizable companies, including Nike, Twitter, eBay, and FreshBooks. He is the founder of The Idea Integration Company, a boutique agency known for blending strategy, storytelling, and creative execution. Saul is also the author of The Only Creative Process That Matters, a book that captures decades of practical insight into how ideas spread, why people talk, and what makes marketing actually work in the real world. Across his career, Saul has helped shape campaigns that prioritize conversation over interruption — building a reputation for work that travels organically through audiences rather than relying on traditional advertising structures. 🎯 Episode Angle 1.  How Word-of-Mouth Actually Works      2.  The Creative Process Behind Talkable Ideas      3.  Why Most Marketing Fails Before It Starts      4.  Building Campaigns People Want to Share      5.  From Agency Work to Marketing Philosophy      🎧 Pull Quotes (Clips)   “Most marketing fails before it reaches the customer.”    -   “If people don’t talk about it, it didn’t happen.”    -   “Word-of-mouth isn’t luck — it’s design.”    -   “Great ideas don’t scale because they’re big — they scale because they’re talkable.”    -   “Creativity dies when it’s optimized for approval.”    -   “You don’t build campaigns. You build conversations.”    -   “Virality is usually just clarity meeting emotion.” The Only Creative Process That Matters Connect on LI: The Doctor of Digital TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

    31 min

  6. Feb 11

    Perceptive Leaders, Burnout & Neurodivergence — Rachel Radway Episode #DCLXIII The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

    Most leaders focus on performance. Rachel Radway argues the real issue is wiring. In this episode of Doctor of Digital, we sit down with Rachel Radway — leadership coach, consultant, and author of the award-winning book Perceptive — to explore how corporate culture interacts with neurodivergence, empathy, burnout, and perceptiveness.   Intro: Why wiring matters Rachel’s path from corporate to coaching What makes a leader “perceptive”? The cost of masking & self-suppression  Empathy as a leadership asset  Why perceptive leaders burn out  Neurodivergence & organizational design 3 Crafting the book Perceptive  Platform, credibility & influence Advice for burned-out leaders Final thoughts + how to connect. If you’ve ever felt “too sensitive,” “too aware,” or “too different” in environments that reward detachment and speed — this conversation will make sense of your experience. Connect with Rachel Radway: Website: https://www.rercoaching.com Book: Perceptive https://www.amazon.com/Perceptive-Insights-leaders-process-differently/dp/B0F5Z58C9S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13498J29SA5RC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PBTa0N4uaUDTuo9GBF1v1w._EZowY52KI7zU3WGjChIcBUOrkpVEU1qHVN84N_l-g8&dib_tag=se&keywords=perceptive+by+rachel+eve+radway&qid=1770840994&sprefix=Perceptive%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-1 About the Doctor of Digital: Hosted by Mick — brand strategist, author, mentor, and advisor to leaders and founders, writing transformative books  G. Mick (The Doctor of Digital) Smith, PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-mick-smith-phd-24495127/ LI Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-literary-cpr-playbook-7343709688632381440 American Patriot  Trusted Book Advisor to C-Suite | Manuscript Doctor 🚨 | Transforming Drafts into Authority Assets | Strategic Ghostwriting & Publishing Guidance | Literary CPR for Elite Experts | PhD | Voice Talent | Podcaster #leadership #burnout #neurodivergence #HSP #empathy #culture #DoctorOfDigital Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

    33 min

  7. Jan 19

    Access Drives Everything Dr. Nelva Lee Episode #DCLXII The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

    How Dr. Nelva Lee is transforming lessons from healthcare innovation into a blueprint for educational equity and systemic change As the founder and CEO of a Medical Interpreting Trade School, my focus has always been on expanding access and harnessing technology for the greater good of the community. My work as a Governor Kemp-appointed board member of the Georgia Department of Community Health has given me firsthand insight into public health strategy and digital transformation. Most recently, I’ve entered the race for Georgia Superintendent of Schools, aiming to champion innovation, equity, and effective communication within education. Most people don’t run for an education office after building a healthcare company. Dr. Nelva Lee did—because she saw the same systemic failure in both. I’m Mick, The Doctor of Digital. And this episode is about why access drives everything. At one point, Dr. Lee explains why interpreting language taught her more about power than any policy textbook ever could. Before we talk about education policy or the campaign, I want to start earlier. When you were working as a medical interpreter, what did you see about systems that most people never notice? What’s the single biggest misconception voters have about education in Georgia that your healthcare background lets you correct? Your audio journal—what percentage is campaign-focused vs. your broader journey? Post-election, what’s the leadership platform you want this book to build? The Origin Story - How medical interpreting revealed systemic barriers that education perpetuates Building While Serving - Running MiTio Healthcare while serving on Ga overnor-appointed healthcare board The Campaign Decision - Why an entrepreneur and healthcare policy expert runs for the education office Multi-Book Author Strategy - How she's approached each book project and what she's learned about thought leadership The Audio Journal Process - Turning real-time campaign experience into strategic content Post-Campaign Vision - Building authority platforms that transcend electoral outcomes Dr. Nelva Lee Videos of Dr. Nelva Lee are available on my website: https://www.drnelvalee.com/ G. Mick (The Doctor of Digital) Smith, PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-mick-smith-phd-24495127/ LI Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-literary-cpr-playbook-7343709688632381440 American Patriot  Trusted Book Advisor to C-Suite | Manuscript Doctor 🚨 | Transforming Drafts into Authority Assets | Strategic Ghostwriting & Publishing Guidance | Literary CPR for Elite Experts | PhD | Voice Talent | Podcaster Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

    31 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    The Reliability of Wealth Creation in an Age of Inequality Karen Rands Episode #DCLXI The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

    The Reliability of Wealth Creation in an Age of Inequality: Why Investing Must Become Compassionate Again. Purpose of the ShowThis show exists to awaken wisdom, spark clarity, and help thinkers, leaders, and creators live with a depth of purpose the modern world has forgotten. Every conversation is an invitation — not simply to master strategy, but to steward influence, shape ecosystems, and build a more generous economic future. Introduction: What happens when a capital strategist, ecosystem architect, bestselling author, and nationally ranked podcast host sets her life’s mission toward one goal: Re-imagining private equity as a tool for human flourishing? Today’s guest, Karen Rands, is not merely a leader in early-stage investing — she is the founder of an entire movement. Known as The Compassionate Capitalist, Karen has spent more than twenty years challenging the old, extractive models of wealth creation and replacing them with something richer, wiser, and more humane. Her conviction is simple and bold: When more people invest in entrepreneurs — wisely, ethically, and confidently — communities grow, innovators thrive, and the wealth gap begins to close. In a financial culture often defined by fear, inequity, and gatekeeping, Karen is giving aspiring investors something rare: A proven, principled pathway into private equity that aligns purpose, passion, and profit. Credibility + BackgroundKaren is the founder of Kugarand Capital Holdings, a Federal SBA–Certified Woman Owned Small Business, where she serves as a trusted strategist to entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital networks, and economic development agencies seeking to fund innovation and expand access to capital. She is the bestselling author of two groundbreaking works: Inside Secrets to Angel InvestingInside Secrets to Crowdfund Investing: Follow Jane’s JourneyTogether, these books have become definitive guides for individuals entering private equity for the first time — illuminating a wealth-building asset class historically hidden from the public.Across her career, Karen has: coached founders through private placements, Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D offeringsguided investors through due diligence, risk assessment, and wealth-building strategydeveloped capital strategies for growing companies and emerging technologiespartnered with venture capitalists, family offices, and syndicate networksserved as an advisor across the lower and middle marketshelped entrepreneurs prepare to scale and exit with confidenceAnd she amplifies this mission through The Compassionate Capitalist Show™, a global top-2.5% business podcast with more than 300 episodes and over 200,000 listeners.Karen’s work integrates economics, ethics, innovation, and community development — embodying her belief that:Investing is not merely financial activity. It is civic stewardship.Episode SummaryThis conversation confronts a defining question of our economic moment: How do we democratize wealth creation without diluting wisdom, lowering standards, or compromising stewardship?Together, we explore: why private equity has remained inaccessible to most people — and how that is changingthe moral and economic case for training 500,000 new angel and crowdfunding investors by 2029how investors and entrepreneurs can form an ecosystem that builds both profit and purposewhat founders get wrong about capital strategy — and how to fix itwhy investors need better due diligence, not more fearhow compassionate capitalism can bridge the wealth gapwhy Karen believes early-stage investing is more profitable — and more ethical — than many traditional asset classesThis is not merely a conversation about raising capital. It is a vision for rebuilding the American Entrepreneur Dream with wisdom, access, and integrity. Call to Action: If this conversation stirs something in you — a desire to articulate your expertise, to clarify your message, or to capture your life’s work in a book that shapes the next generation of entrepreneurs — I would be honored to walk with you. Inside my exclusive, high-level Author Coaching program, I help select authors translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, structure thought leadership that positions them as trusted authorities, and craft manuscripts that carry both economic impact and moral weight. If you’re ready to write the book only you can write — the one that will educate, empower, and endure — my door is open. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

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Subscribe, like, & review The Doctor of Digital Podcast hosted by Mick Smith, PhD. This Podcast simplifies the complexity of the internet for businesses and unlocks their full potential by leveraging digital marketing and its many unrecognized opportunities. Moreover, this international podcast has been a top marketing podcast so you can listen in the car, at the gym or while you’re walking the dog. Do you have a good story? How about promoting your business? I interview CEOs and Marketing Managers about their business. Contact me for more details. This is how I started: Short on time? Who isn't? There are two short topic episodes (5 minutes) which are the 5-Minute Lunch Lessons the Digital Brownbag covering hot issues briefly. You’ll discover tips, success stories, and best practices from leading social media marketing pros. Discover how successful businesses employ social media, learn new strategies and tactics, and gain actionable tips to improve your social media marketing. Ever wondered what makes a song a hit? The TuneSmith Series is about marketing top songs in the rock, soul, and pop music fields. This unique Marketing Tips with a Musical Twist podcast sheds light on why some songs rocket to the top of the charts. Like to hear a riveting story? The Burning serial will be released chapter by chapter as an unfolding drama. Sign up now for the forthcoming novel release. In the meantime, subscribe, like, & review the Podcast and you won’t miss one exciting episode! Finally, do you have access to the top digital marketers in the world? If not, I do! The Doctor of Digital has interviewed experts by phone from all over the world from such places as Ireland, Mexico, Ottawa, and Switzerland. Other interviewees in the United States come from Richmond, Virginia, Atlanta, Chicago, Michigan, Rohnert Park, CA, Fallbrook, CA, Santa Clarita Valley, and San Clemente, California. mick.smith@wsiworld.com 619.389.3636 Instagram: mick_wsi_world https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmicksmith/ On Clubhouse: @micksmithwsi Commercials Voice Talent: https://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-1-commercials Narratives Voice Talent: https://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-2-narratives Do you want a free competitive analysis? Let me know at: https://hubs.ly/Q0139TgJ0 Website: https://www.wsiworld.com/mick-smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsi-smith-consulting/ Make an appointment: https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/mick-smith Be sure to subscribe, like, & review The Doctor of Digital™ Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/g-mick-smith-phds-tracks Sign up for the Doctor Up A Podcast course: https://doctor-up-a-podcast.thinkific.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

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