Marc is an award-winning trademark attorney and experienced entrepreneur with over 20 years of launching and scaling businesses. He created the Power Trademark 360, a comprehensive framework that empowers entrepreneurs to leverage trademarks for business growth and sustainability.

• What are some emerging trends in intellectual property that entrepreneurs should be aware of?
• How do you see intellectual property intersecting with sustainability and social impact, particularly in the African market?
• What inspired you to develop the Power Trademark 360, and how does it benefit entrepreneurs?
• How can a strong IP strategy turn intangible assets into business growth drivers?
• What are the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to protecting their intellectual property?

Marc is an award-winning trademark attorney and experienced entrepreneur with over 20 years of launching and scaling businesses. Holding a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from Cambridge University, he has worked across various industries, including tech, fashion, sports, and health, advising startups and SMEs on brand protection and growth. As a former consultant at WIPO, Marc brings deep expertise in intellectual property strategy, helping businesses avoid legal pitfalls and fortify their brand value. He created the Power Trademark 360, a comprehensive framework that empowers entrepreneurs to leverage trademarks for business growth and sustainability.

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The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals.

Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Bob Kaplan is the author of GRAPPLING: Leaders Striving To Improve, a series of short stories that bring executive coaching to life. His unique style is both entertaining and offers a novel way of learning about leadership and self-improvement.

• To improve is to grapple with yourself. What are some of the essential things people need to look at to make the challenging work of self-improvement easier?
• Why do you strongly suggest that using an outside voice – a guide – is important to initiate and sustain change, and how does someone find a suitable guide?
• How do strong forces—overheated ambition, undue fear, unrealistic expectations, unchecked ego needs, disabling self-doubt—have a way of undermining our intentions?
• How do we go about finding the “blockers” to change?
• Why does positive feedback make people feel uncomfortable and how can it be directed to enhance performance?

Bob Kaplan is the author of GRAPPLING: Leaders Striving To Improve, a series of short stories that bring executive coaching to life. His unique style is both entertaining and offers a novel way of learning about leadership and self-improvement.

Bob is the founder and president of his own leadership consulting firm, Kaplan DeVries. He invented a 360 survey, the Leadership Versatility Index, that earned a patent for its unique way of assessing leaders. He and his colleagues also take a unique approach to delivering feedback. T

His last book was Fear Your Strengths: What You’re Best Could Be Your Biggest Problem. An honorary senior fellow at the Center for Creative Leadership, he has a B.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University.

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The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals.

Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company specializes in leadership development.

Mitch McGinley isn’t just a business broker—he’s the go-to for fitness, health, & wellness owners who want an honest evaluation of their business. He’s helped over 60 studio cash outs, driving more than $10M in deals in 2024 alone.

• How to plan your exit so you can retire confidently without losing control
• How to avoid hidden costs and still sell your business for maximum profit
• How to use outside capital and double your studio’s value even when cash flow is tight
• How to sell your studio for top dollar so you can start your next chapter in life
• How to accurately value your studio for a profitable sale without guesswork or expensive appraisers

Mitch McGinley isn’t just a business broker—he’s the go-to for fitness, health, & wellness owners who want an honest evaluation of their business. He’s helped over 60 studio cash outs, driving more than $10M in deals in 2024 alone. Most brokers don’t even come close to those numbers. After selling his own studio for 5X what he paid, he figured out the formula for creating massive exits without the stress. While most businesses have a 20% chance of selling, Mitch’s clients have a 70% success rate.

If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review.

The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals.

Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company specializes in leadership development.