The Undeniable Podcast: Embracing Transformation in Marketing and Innovation
Everything has changed
Technology and innovation are transforming the way we market products and ideas. So how do we embrace these changes, and harness them for the exponential business opportunities they present?
In The Undeniable, Deven Spear, Overabove’s CIO, explores this question with industry experts across diverse categories and business units — from real estate developers, to technology innovators, to c-level corporate leaders, to sales and marketing veterans.
Our mission: to educate and enlighten you on the undeniable changes you must embrace today — for exponential success tomorrow.
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The Real Estate Revolution You Can’t Afford to Miss with John Cecilian, Jr.
Proptech is revolutionizing and transforming how people buy and sell real estate. In our latest episode of The Undeniable Podcast, we are joined by John Cecilian, Jr., Co-Founder & CEO of Cecilian Partners, Inc., for an inside look on the innovation and rapid...
Navigating the Business Landscape in the Age of Disruption with David Wilson
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, businesses find themselves at the forefront of a rapidly evolving landscape. In our latest episode of The Undeniable Podcast, we are joined by David Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer of Retail Service Systems, for a...
Everything is a Business of Relationships with John Powell
The foundation of a successful business is built on two things: relationships and consistency. In our latest episode of The Undeniable Podcast, we are joined by John Powell, President and Managing Partner of Phoenix Commercial Properties, for a thought-provoking...
Leading a Brand of Impact with Nanci Carnabuci Fitzgerald
When most say ‘ride-sharing’, they really mean ‘ride-hailing.’ But not The Rideshare Company. For over 40 years, The Rideshare Company has been helping people do just that-- share rides, save money and create friendships during hours normally spent alone. On this...
The Rise of Web Native Economies and what that Means for Marketing (feat. Jeff Kauffman)
NFTs enable digital ownership, and in-turn open the door for fully web-native economies to be built at scale. On this episode of The Undeniable Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Kauffman Jr., Founder and Creator of Parachute and JUMP News, to chat all things web3...
Connecting with Customers Through Digital Collectibles
The way people collect and display memories is changing. With the rise of social, displaying your experiences online became commonplace through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. With NFTs increasing in popularity and utility, sharing experiences digitally takes a...
Everything you wanted to know about Web3 but were afraid to ask (Part II)
Bored Apes...non-custodial wallets...Discord...In the second part of our two-part series, Overabove CIO Deven Spear continues the conversation with Brian Ecclesine, CEO of Big Person. As the leader of a company that connects creators with the blockchain economy,...
Everything you wanted to know about Web3 but were afraid to ask (Part I)
In the first of a two-part series, Overabove CIO Deven Spear talks with Brian Ecclesine, CEO of Big Person, connecting creators with the blockchain economy. With deep experience in finance and digital marketing, Brian's perspective clarifies a lot of the questions...
Getting Schooled on the Metaverse
The summer tenure of Overabove’s intern, Wes Jacey, is coming to a close, and as he prepares for his last year at UConn and heading toward the “real world,” he talks with Deven about the metaverse: what it is, what it looks like, and how it will change the way we...
Hard Rockin’ in the Free World (feat. Dale Hipsh)
Rock on, world! It's the unofficial start to a long-awaited summer and we're kicking it off with Dale Hipsh, SVP of Hotels for Hard Rock International. As the economy opens up and "revenge spending" gives a huge boost to entertainment, travel and hospitality...
To make beauty, look down With Maggie Harrison, Winemaker, Antica Terra
Antica Terra winemaker Maggie Harrison believes that success is all in the details – and for making wine, that means a close eye on every grape in the blending process. A first-generation winemaker, Maggie’s process at Antica Terra differs a bit from the way...
Marketing’s Next Era With Overabove CIO, Deven Spear
On today’s episode we flip the script and put Deven in the guest’s chair while fellow Overabove staffer Meghan Lubrano picks his brain about rising technologies and the evolution of the marketing industry. Bitcoin, blockchain, NFTs and all other manner of...
The Founder, the Vision, and the Bold New Future: Lessons from The Frederick Gunn School (feat. Peter Becker, Head of School and Patrick Dorton, Board Chair The Frederick Gunn School)
How can the beliefs and innovations of a progressive 19th-century New England educator equip today's students with problem solving and risk taking skills --- and maybe even set a bold new direction for all boarding schools? Join us for our first "foursome" as Deven...
Placemaking a Better World (feat. Heidi Majerik)
What place does placemaking have in fostering civic spirit and building a more just society? Heidi Majerik, Vice President & General Manager at Southern Land Company in Denver, CO, is passionate about figuring it out. Awarded the Outstanding Women in Business...
Creativity, Technology and the Meaning of “Home” (feat. Stephen Fuller)
Now that home is a first, second and third place, what does "home" actually mean? In today's episode Deven talks to Stephen Fuller, architect and owner of Stephen Fuller Designs, about trends in architecture and the evolution of home design — from back before CAD...
Serving Spirits with a Whole Lot of Heart (feat. John and Courtney McKee)
Headframe Spirits co-founders John and Courtney McKee discuss how a culture of care and service led to not only innovation and success in producing bespoke spirits, but to the creation of a business entity that lifts up the entire community — through the good times...
The New American Pioneer (feat. Jason Shearer)
The real estate vertical is seeing increased consumer interest in properties that offer space, privacy, and agricultural capabilities. Today's guest, Jason Shearer, Senior Manager at Raydient Places + Properties, has devoted his career to forestry and to the...
The Lovely Discomfort of not Belonging (feat. Jane Hudson)
Why do we travel? Travel writer, former Head Writer and Strategist for Overabove, and an avid traveler herself, Jane Hudson, PhD argues that the experience of being an outsider is why travel is essential to the human experience — and predicts what will change as...
Definition of Entrepreneur: A Complete Insane Human Being (feat. Michael Worthington)
Timing is everything. Today, Deven and fellow entrepreneur and former business partner Michael Worthington, CEO of real estate marketing technology firm Brightdoor, take a look at how the past evolution of technology informs the future of business and innovation --...
The Self-Sustaining Campus of the Future (feat. Todd Ormiston)
How do a 3,800-lb bag of potatoes, 2 buckets of sap and an "intentional tech" approach build leaders for the next generation? A junior boarding school in the Adirondacks may have the answer.Join us for a conversation with Todd Ormiston, Executive Director of the...
How Leaders Grow from a Fearful Space (feat. Liz Christoffersen)
As the pandemic crisis tests our faith, values and ideas about "business as usual," there is an enormous opportunity for companies and individuals to rally hope in others and to emerge as leaders. In this episode, Liz Christofferen, Founder and CEO of the Empower...
The Rules of Engagement (Part 2 with DXM)
In Part 2 of our interview with Ray Owens, CEO of DXM, Ray talks to John and Deven about the implications of Data Management Platforms. The depth and scope of audience data now available — to marketers of all sizes, not just enterprise organizations — encompasses...
The Rules of Engagement (Part 1 with DXM)
What is data-driven marketing, and how is it changing the way we identify, reach and engage audiences? The implications for marketing are enormous. Join us for Part 1 of our interview with Ray Owens, CEO of DXM, a marketing organization whose platform offers a...
Masters of the Sell (feat. Terry Weaver)
Join us for a conversation with Terry Weaver, the President and Founder of Marketing and Sales Institute, specializing in sales and marketing training for luxury real estate communities. As the author of “Secrets of Selling from Real Estate Masters,” Terry has...
How tech makes a hotel more human (feat. Jessica Mousley)
Starting where every great hotel story does — at the front desk — Jessica Mousley takes us from her time as night shift manager at a Kimpton Hotel, to an IT role where she worked to cull useable data across departments and inform CRM for a better guest experience,...
Getting into the “Why” (feat. Jeff Yamaguchi)
Today we welcome Jeff Yamaguchi, Vice President - Real Estate at The Robert Green Company. Jeff has decades of experience in luxury hospitality and real estate, spanning the globe. From Hawaii to Shanghai to Puerto Rico to Vegas, he’s headed sales and marketing for...
The Making of an Idea House (feat. John Hillman)
How do you make a dream home a reality? In this episode, Deven talks to John Hillman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Crane Island in Amelia Island, FL, about selling what John calls “the joy of life.” As one of the developers for Southern Living’s 2019...
Staying Human (feat. John Visgilio)
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Undeniable! In marketing, everything has changed. Today, John Visgilio, Overabove Partner and Co-Founder, talks with Deven Spear, CIO, about how Overabove drives results for clients in this dynamic new landscape. Founded by...