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Stories From the Top
Edge of Cinema
70 episodes
2 weeks ago

Stories From the Top is your guide to successful business development. Learn from industry-leading business owners, CEOs and C-Suite executives as they share the inspiring stories and strategies of their business development journey. Whether a small, medium or large business, every success has a story.


Stories From the Top is hosted by Matt Scura and Jeremy Schmidt, and produced by Edge of Cinema video production and digital marketing.


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Stories From the Top is your guide to successful business development. Learn from industry-leading business owners, CEOs and C-Suite executives as they share the inspiring stories and strategies of their business development journey. Whether a small, medium or large business, every success has a story.


Stories From the Top is hosted by Matt Scura and Jeremy Schmidt, and produced by Edge of Cinema video production and digital marketing.


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Stories From the Top
John McLoughin - Andy's Big Heart

John McLoughin is the founder of Andy’s Big Heart, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing hope and healing to those affected by eating disorders. With more than 28.8 million Americans impacted, John shares how Andy’s Big Heart is creating a compassionate community, expanding access to care, and building a future where no one has to face their recovery journey alone.


To learn more about Andy’s Big Heart visit www.andysbigheart.org


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2 weeks ago
28 minutes 32 seconds

Stories From the Top
Raelyn Harman - Teachers' Teammates

Raelyn Harman is the Founder and Executive Director of Teachers’ Teammates, a nonprofit based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The organization provides free school supplies to students and teachers in public, charter, and parochial schools where at least 65% of students qualify for the National School Lunch Program.


In this episode, Raelyn shares why these programs are so vital and how they work — from collecting donations to distributing essential supplies to classrooms throughout the community.


To learn more or make a donation, visit teachersteammates.org © 2025 edgeofcinema.com


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3 weeks ago
26 minutes 26 seconds

Stories From the Top
Jim Jacobs - Global Networking
Jim Jacobs is an industry leader in the field of market research and the CEO of Focus Insite, a qualitative market research recruitment company specializing in consumer, B2B, medical, and technical studies. In this third and final episode with Jim, he dives into how he built his professional network, how he’s tied his networking into his global travel, and he also offers up some wisdom to anyone who is looking to grow their own professional network. To learn more about Jim and Focus Insite visit www.focusinsite.com  © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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1 month ago
20 minutes 23 seconds

Stories From the Top
Jim Jacobs - Conducting Market Research
Jim Jacobs is an industry leader in the field of market research and the CEO of Focus Insite, a qualitative market research recruitment company specializing in consumer, B2B, medical, and technical studies. In this episode Jim explains what market research is, what kind of business can benefit from it, and what the advantages are to hiring a specialized market research company. Along with this Jim tells some fascinating market research stories from recognizable brands such as Apple, Roblox, and Chevy. He also offers up advice for any business who is considering launching their own research campaign.  To learn more about Jim and Focus Insite visit www.focusinsite.com  © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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2 months ago
22 minutes 54 seconds

Stories From the Top
Jim Jacobs - Focus Insite

Jim Jacobs is an industry leader in the field of market research and the CEO of Focus Insite, a qualitative market research recruitment company specializing in consumer, B2B, medical, and technical studies. In this episode Jim shares his journey from working in media and real estate to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the world of market research. Jim dives into how his business plan is ever-changing, the processes he’s put into place that have been the most effective within his business, and the mentors that helped him along the way. He also offers some advice for anyone looking to build their own successful business. To learn more about Jim and Focus Insite visit www.focusinsite.com  © 2025 edgeofcinema.com



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2 months ago
34 minutes 22 seconds

Stories From the Top
Dr. Chris DeArmitt - Shattering the Plastics Illusion
Dr. Chris DeArmitt is an internationally acclaimed materials scientist and the world’s leading plastics expert. In this episode Dr. DeArmitt shares insights from his groundbreaking book, Shattering the Plastics Illusion, which dismantles common myths about plastics and reveals how misinformation is driving harmful choices for both people and the planet. To learn more about Dr. Chris DeArmitt and his book visit www.phantomplastics.com. © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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2 months ago
32 minutes 37 seconds

Stories From the Top
Peter Joniec - Recruiting In a Rapidly Growing Business
Peter Joniec is the co-founder of The Jonus Group—a multimillion-dollar recruiting firm with offices across the country. In this episode Peter shares his insights on when a business should start recruiting, how to run a successful recruiting campaign, strategies for staying connected with potential new hires, and common mistakes that companies make when seeking new talent. To learn more about Peter and The Jonus Group visit www.JonusGroup.com. © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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2 months ago
23 minutes 3 seconds

Stories From the Top
Peter Joniec - The Jonus Group
Peter Joniec is the co-founder of The Jonus Group—a multimillion-dollar recruiting firm with offices across the country. In this episode Peter shares his journey from how he got his start working for other companies to transitioning his career plans and launching his own successful recruiting business. Peter dives into how he met his business partner, scaled the company while maintaining quality, and navigated the challenges of fast growth. Plus, Peter offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their own companies. To learn more about Peter and The Jonus Group visit www.JonusGroup.com. © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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3 months ago
44 minutes 30 seconds

Stories From the Top
Pete Reinke - Building Powerful Business Relationships Through Networking
Pete Reinke is the founder of Friends of Pete, a Lehigh Valley super connector known as the Godfather of networking. In this episode Pete shares his strategy for effective networking in business. He explains the importance of networking with people that bring value to your business, and how asking the right questions can help unlock new connections and opportunities. To learn more about Pete connect with him on Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/in/pete-reinke), Join the Friends of Pete Networking group on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofpetelehighvalley). © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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3 months ago
35 minutes 35 seconds

Stories From the Top
Pete Reinke - Friends of Pete
Pete Reinke is the founder of Friends of Pete, a Lehigh Valley super connector known as the Godfather of networking. In this episode Matt and Jeremy sit down with Pete to learn about what sparked his  passion in professional networking and business development, how he grew his networking events from just a few people to hundreds, and what advice he has for anyone looking to grow their own professional networks. To learn more about Pete connect with him on Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/in/pete-reinke), Join the Friends of Pete Networking group on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofpetelehighvalley). © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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3 months ago
29 minutes 3 seconds

Stories From the Top
Bill Haley & Ann Paoli - Personalized Data Drive Video
Bill Haley and Ann Paoli are the President and Vice President of Allied Pixel, a full-service video production company and tech firm that focuses on data-driven personalized video for the higher education and non-profit industries. In this episode Bill & Ann dive into the process of creating dynamic personalized data driven videos and how the education and non-profit industries can benefit by using these videos as a tool for their organizations. Bill also offers up some advice for other innovative, growing businesses in an ever-changing industry. To learn more about Allied Pixel visit www.alliedpixel.com. © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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3 months ago
29 minutes 16 seconds

Stories From the Top
Bill Haley & Ann Paoli - Allied Pixel
Bill Haley and Ann Paoli are the President and Vice President of Allied Pixel, a full-service video production company and tech firm that focuses on data-driven personalized video for the higher education and non-profit industries. In this episode Bill & Ann share how Allied Pixel grew from a one man team into an industry leader in data driven video production, the challenges they had to overcome when scaling their business, and the strategies for scaling that worked to turn them into the successful business they are today.  To learn more about Allied Pixel visit www.alliedpixel.com. © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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4 months ago
30 minutes 14 seconds

Stories From the Top
Will Keenan - Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, and Digital Strategist

Will Keenan is an actor, producer, writer, director, and digital media strategist. In this episode Will talks to us about his early days in the independent film industry, how he built a successful career as not only an actor, but as a jack of all trades in the business –all while overcoming his own personal struggles. Will also offers up some advice to young creatives looking to enter the world of independent film and digital media. To learn more about Will and his upcoming projects follow him on his social media @WillKeenan 

© 2025 edgeofcinema.com


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4 months ago
1 hour 51 seconds

Stories From the Top
Matt & Jeremy (Edge of Cinema) - AI’s Impact on Marketing

In this solo episode of Stories From the Top, Matt and Jeremy from Edge of Cinema discuss AI's impact on marketing. They talk about the developments in generative AI including Google's VEO 3, how AI is being implemented in the marketing industry, and why AI generated content may or may not be good for your brand.


To learn more about Edge of Cinema, visit www.edgeofcinema.com © 2025 edgeofcinema.com


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4 months ago
18 minutes 20 seconds

Stories From the Top
Joel Hodgson - Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson is the creator of the cult classic, Mystery Science Theater 3000. In this episode, Joel walks us through his early days in magic and comedy, the evolution of his creative voice, and the story of how MST3K came to life. Joel also offers advice for breaking into the creative business, as well as a sneak peek into his upcoming documentary project. To learn more about Joel and his upcoming projects, check him out on X/Twitter @JoelGHodgson © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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4 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 16 seconds

Stories From the Top
Matt & Jeremy (Edge of Cinema) - The Power of Your Brand Story: Why Emotion Sells

In this solo episode of Stories From the Top, Matt and Jeremy from Edge of Cinema sit down to chat about brand stories, the importance of brands in marketing campaigns, best platforms for sharing your brand, and more.


To learn more about Edge of Cinema, visit www.edgeofcinema.com © 2025 edgeofcinema.com


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4 months ago
17 minutes 51 seconds

Stories From the Top
Leza Raffel - Crisis Communication for Clients
Leza Raffel is the founder and president of The Communication Solutions Group, a full-service marketing and public relations company committed to promoting clients through creative, targeted marketing programs and public relations campaigns. In this episode Leza breaks down the different types of crisis communications, how to prepare your clients for dealing with a potential crisis, putting together a proper response to a situation, and much more. To learn more about Leza and The Communications Solutions Group, visit https://comsolutions.com © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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6 months ago
14 minutes 15 seconds

Stories From the Top
Leza Raffel - Identifying Your Target Market & Turning Them Into Clients
Leza Raffel is the founder and president of The Communication Solutions Group, a full-service marketing and public relations company committed to promoting clients through creative, targeted marketing programs and public relations campaigns. In this episode Leza explains her process to finding her clients’ target market’s, strategies for cold lead outreach, how to drive clients to engagement, and much more. To learn more about Leza and The Communications Solutions Group, visit https://comsolutions.com © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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6 months ago
15 minutes 37 seconds

Stories From the Top
Leza Raffel - The Communications Solutions Group
Leza Raffel is the founder and president of The Communication Solutions Group, a full-service marketing and public relations company committed to promoting clients through creative, targeted marketing programs and public relations campaigns. In this episode Leza shares about her journey from her early career to growing a successful marketing and public relations agency. She speaks on her strategies for growing a client base, explains the differences between marketing and public relations, and defines the term “crisis communications.” To learn more about Leza and The Communications Solutions Group, visit https://comsolutions.com © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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7 months ago
26 minutes 39 seconds

Stories From the Top
Mike Foering - Developing a 5-Star Client Experience
Mike Foering is one of the owners of Custom Craft, a long running home remodeling company based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. In this episode Mike breaks down how he handles measuring success of client experience, how to identify and deal with weaknesses within client experience, and strategies that business leaders can implement to improve client experience within their organizations. To learn more about Mike and Custom Craft, visit https://customcraftdbr.com/ © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

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8 months ago
17 minutes 50 seconds

Stories From the Top

Stories From the Top is your guide to successful business development. Learn from industry-leading business owners, CEOs and C-Suite executives as they share the inspiring stories and strategies of their business development journey. Whether a small, medium or large business, every success has a story.


Stories From the Top is hosted by Matt Scura and Jeremy Schmidt, and produced by Edge of Cinema video production and digital marketing.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.