Promonoise: Recent Episodes
Alex Morin
Promonoise is a podcast hosted by promotional advertising visionary, Alex Morin. Alex educates by drawing on his rich history of experience, including advice from his mentors and thousands of presentations spanning a twenty year career. As an executive leader in one of North American's largest hard goods supplier companies, he's also got plenty of knowledge to share when it comes to running and leading companies.
She's an award-winning branding expert. She's the host and creator of the Branding Matters Podcast. She's brilliant, she's charming, and she's on the Promonoise podcast. Join Alex and Joelly for a candid conversation that covers various topics ranging from branding advice to the emotional state of the world today. Find out what makes Joelly such a powerful voice in the advertising world in this fascinating episode.
In the final episode of this riveting three part series, Alex and Lisa get into the mysterious world of NFTs and cryptocurrency as they explore their place in the advertising industry.
The multi-talented Lisa Fosdick drops-in to tackle part two of a three part series called, "Tribe, Treats, & Tech." In part II, find out why edible promotions are taking the promotional advertising industry by storm.
Lisa Fosdick is the epitome of a true Renaissance person. She's creative, multi-talented, and is pioneering multiple realities, at the same time. In this first of a three part series, Lisa's going to spend some time talking about her latest venture with Tribe Socks, a company that's turning the world of socks upside down. In parts two and three you'll learn about edible promotions and the burgeoning universe of NFTs. Enjoy part I.
Do you want to learn more about corporate programs? How do you win them? How do you bid on them? Are they even worth pursuing? In this fascinating interview, Alex talks to a real expert, Sabrina Harding, on the many facets to consider when navigating the opportunities inherent in promotional products corporate programs.
Stan Gallen Mentor Series Interview Part 2 From a never-before-seen perspective, host Alex Morin moves this very real, raw, and authentic interview of industry legend, Stan Gallen, through early recollections of a start-up company and into the giant it became, stopping to examine the very heartbeat behind the company’s philosophy and what made it so unique. No topic is taboo and, in fact, the interview covers surprising, thought provoking, and often emotional subjects that range from social image, to empathetic care, to business psychology, and so many more truly inspiring anecdotes that’ll make you laugh and cry. This is an interview you simply do not want to miss!
Stan Gallen Mentor Series Interview Part 1 From a never-before-seen perspective, host Alex Morin moves this very real, raw, and authentic interview of industry legend, Stan Gallen, through early recollections of a start-up company and into the giant it became, stopping to examine the very heartbeat behind the company’s philosophy and what made it so unique. No topic is taboo and, in fact, the interview covers surprising, thought provoking, and often emotional subjects that range from social image, to empathetic care, to business psychology, and so many more truly inspiring anecdotes that’ll make you laugh and cry. This is an interview you simply do not want to miss!
Although this is the last blog in the Stan Gallen mentor series, Alex discloses something big about an upcoming release that you're going to want to know about. Be sure to check it out!
What's the likelihood of your main course being fabulous if the appetizer sucks? Pretty slim, right?! In this episode, discover the merits of perfecting your appetizers.
Why are so few people part of this very exclusive club when it's got to be the easiest thing in the world to join it? Find out in this most fascinating episode.
There's a power in writing that many don't recognize. It comes from a place that's often more deliberate and provides more space for thought than the energy inherent in a face-to-face meeting.
In this episode, Alex learns a valuable lesson about protecting your employees and not compromising your values for dollar bills.
Anything other than another boring corporate event... PLEASE! Join Alex in this latest episode as he shares some interesting stories and escapades that revolve around the concept of bringing joy through memorable events.
Being memorable doesn’t mean making a spectacle of yourself and it needn’t require making a fool of yourself. Being memorable has more to do with expression and simply allowing yourself to shine for who you truly are. We think you’ll enjoy this memorable episode.
In “Exclusivity 1.0,” Alex examined the greater aspects of exclusivity. However, it’s not always a winning strategy. Sometimes it pays to eschew exclusivity in favour of momentum. Find out why in episode 6 of the Mentor Series.
You don’t need opulence to be a leader. You don’t need a fancy office. You don’t even need furniture. Find out how the carpet provided inspiration and motivation in Alex’s career.
In the fourth part of "The Mentor Series," Alex explores the concept of exclusivity and explains why his mentor's views on the subject helped propel their company to number one in its space. Is it possible to apply this concept to your company or your work?
In the third instalment of the "Mentor Series," Alex does the unthinkable to his boss's car. In this humorous and touching episode, find out Stan Gallen's reaction to a blunder of epic proportions.
In part two of the "Mentor Series" Alex recounts the story of the famous Kit-Kat chocolate bars that would randomly end-up on certain people's desks. Was his mentor feeding a sweet tooth or was there something more motivational behind these magnanimous gestures? Find out what the Kit-Kat came to represent in Alex's career.
This is the first ever episode of the Promonoise Podcast, hosted by Alex Morin; a visionary responsible for innovation, leadership, and motivation at Canada's largest promotional advertising supplier. He later became a shareholder and executive of a much larger organization when they were purchased by private equity. In this highly entertaining, reflective, and often comical show, Alex bears his soul and shares the lessons he learned along the way; lessons that ultimately led him to becoming the multipreneur and "almost enlightened" person he is today. "How It All Began" is the first episode in a series entitled, "The Mentor Series," where Alex chronicles many of the insights he gained during his illustrious career in promotional advertising. This particular series focuses on Stan Gallen, former owner, and visionary himself, of Debco.