In this episode, host Reed Hansen sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh Events — the company redefining how teams connect through laughter, creativity, and community. Kevin shares how he turned his passion for comedy into a thriving business that’s helping organizations transform workplace culture, boost engagement, and make meetings fun again.

From improv insights to leadership lessons, this episode dives into the surprising science of laughter and why humor might be one of the most underrated growth strategies in business.

💡 What You’ll Learn

• How laughter builds stronger teams and improves workplace communication
• The behind-the-scenes story of growing Laugh Events from a living-room improv project into a nationwide corporate experience company
• Why Kevin avoids calling it “corporate comedy” — and what that says about company culture
• Practical tips for bringing more authentic connection and fun into your next team meeting or event
• How experimenting, failing fast, and staying curious fuel both comedy and entrepreneurship

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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laugh-events/

🚀 About the Show

Inside Marketing with MarketSurge gives you a front-row seat to the boldest business ideas and smartest marketing strategies shaping growth today. Hosted by Reed Hansen, Chief Growth Officer at MarketSurge, every episode breaks down what’s actually working in marketing — minus the fluff.

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Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or just someone who believes laughter belongs in the boardroom — this episode will have you rethinking what “team building” really means.

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In this episode of Inside Marketing with MarketSurge, we sit down with REBL Risty, founder of REBL Marketing and REBL Labs, to uncover how she’s shaking up B2B marketing with bold creativity, sharp strategy, and the smart use of AI.

From getting laid off during the 2008 downturn to building a thriving agency and AI division, REBL’s journey is a masterclass in turning setbacks into springboards. We dive into:

💡 How to align strategy with execution (and stop wasting time on “busy” marketing)
🤖 The right and wrong ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT for marketing
🎨 Why bold branding wins in “boring” B2B markets
💼 How corporate experience shapes entrepreneurial success
🔥 The real ROI of AI workflows and automations for service-based businesses

🧠 Key Takeaways

✅ AI isn’t here to replace you — it’s here to amplify you.
✅ Bold branding cuts through the noise — even in traditional industries.
✅ Automation ≠ emotionless. Done right, it personalizes your marketing.
✅ Going viral doesn’t mean going profitable — focus on strategy, not stunts.

💬 Favorite Quote

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🌐 Website: https://reblmarketing.com

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In this episode, we sit down with Ken Tucker, Founder and Chief Marketing Strategist at Changescape Web, to unpack what it really takes to build a digital marketing system that drives predictable, sustainable growth — without wasting time or ad spend.

Ken has spent years helping small and midsize businesses master SEO, content strategy, local search visibility, and marketing automation. Today, he shares his battle-tested framework for turning chaos into consistency — and turning clicks into real customers.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to balance organic growth with automation, this episode is your roadmap to getting it right.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to design a marketing system that consistently delivers leads
• The biggest SEO and local search mistakes small businesses make — and how to fix them
• Why marketing automation is the missing link between awareness and revenue
• How to use content and reviews to dominate local visibility
• The key to balancing “done-for-you” and “do-it-yourself” marketing strategies
• What every business owner should automate in 2025 to scale faster and smarter

🧠 Key Takeaways

✅ Marketing systems outperform marketing campaigns
✅ SEO and automation aren’t separate — they’re stronger together
✅ Consistency beats creativity when it comes to growth
✅ Your reputation is your marketing engine — nurture it daily

🔗 Connect with Ken Tucker & Changescape Web

📧 Email: ken@changescapeweb.com

🌐 Website: https://changescapeweb.com/ken-tucker/

Learn more about Changescape Web’s services in SEO, automation, and marketing systems designed for sustainable small business growth.

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