Mission Admissions (Jeremy Tiers)
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| 18 Jun 2024 | Ep. 44: Three Productivity Strategies You Need to Know About | 00:31:27 | |
On this episode, Mandy Green joins Jeremy to talk about how ‘Magic Time,’ templates, and utilizing a daily huddle will help you (and your team) achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness each week. Timestamps: 03:45 - Why most people struggle with time management 12:45 - The concept of “Magic Time” 17:41 - The value of templates 23:07 - Incorporating the “Daily Huddle” with your team Guest Name: Mandy Green, Vice President, Tudor Collegiate Strategies Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-green-856aaa4b/ Guest Bio: Mandy Green is a Vice President for Tudor Collegiate Strategies and a seasoned college soccer coach with 23 years of experience. She’s also the founder of ‘Busy Coach.’ a company that helps people enhance their performance and productivity. Mandy's unique expertise in balancing high performance with well-being makes her a sought-after speaker and consultant in the world of collegiate athletics and higher education.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Ep. 49: Campus Visits and College Emails: Feedback for Higher Ed Straight From the Source | 00:48:08 | |
I’m ending Season 3 with a unique and very insightful episode where I’m joined by Mickey Baines who works on the higher ed partner side, and his son Reece who is a high school junior. Their family recently drove up and down the east coast, visiting 12 college campuses. Hear some eye opening feedback and stories about the experiences they had, as well as how the college search process is going. Guests Names: Guests Social: Guests Bios: Reece Baines - Reece is a rising high school junior who has spent this summer visiting many colleges and universities up and down the east coast. He plans to study film and digital arts in college. Reece is an avid drummer, also works part time for a local community organization, and he volunteers as an orientation counselor at his high school.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | Ep. 40: A Bad Habit That Needs To Be Broken | 00:09:18 | |
In this “quick take” episode, Jeremy discusses a communication bad habit that may seem harmless, but has a detrimental effect in the long run, and he replaces it with a good one.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Ep. 27: Tips To Help You Master Time Management And Become More Productive | 00:48:50 | |
What do boulders, big rocks, and pebbles have to do with time management? A lot, actually! In this episode, Jeremy chats with Time Management Coach Anna Dearmon Kornick who offers tips and strategies to help you figure out how to spend your time on what truly matters. Key takeaways include: 7:10 - Two big reasons why so many people struggle with time management 9:15 - Break down your to do list and priorities into these three key categories 20:19 - Multitasking is actually ‘context switching,’ - Why it’s counterproductive, and how to fix it 27:02 - Why you should create a weekly CEO report for yourself This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. This Episode is Brought to You By Our Friends at Ologie In higher education, it’s almost impossible to truly stand out. Ologie gets it. As a branding and marketing agency that focuses on education, they understand that what makes you authentic, is also what makes you distinct. Ologie offers award-winning creative, smart strategy, innovative thinking, and expert digital marketing. Most of all, they’ll help you connect with your audiences, bring your stakeholders together, and achieve the results that matter most to you. Want to find out more about how you can build a compelling brand or campaign? Visit ologie.com.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Ep. 18: How to Maximize The Campus Visit And Empower Your Student Workers | 00:40:26 | |
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Heather Strecker to chat about the state of campus visits, and how to develop your student tour guides and workers who play such a critical role. Key takeaways from this episode include: 2:28 - Growing your number of tour guides and student workers 4:32 - Training frequency and important topics to train on 16:26 - Your #1 retention strategy - the door is open 31:52 - The biggest change in the campus visit experience over the past few years This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | Ep. 52: Leadership Lessons And Ideas From A Middle Manager | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with higher ed middle manager Stephanie Dickerson to talk about a wide-range of leadership topics including empathy, developing your leadership style, accountability, self-care, and organization. Guest Name: Stephanie Dickerson, Associate Director of Admission, University of Louisville Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-dickerson-m-a-a816779a/ Guest Bio: Stephanie Dickerson is currently in her eighth recruitment cycle with UofL. She began her career there in 2017 as an Admissions Counselor and progressed into a Senior Admissions Counselor role, then the Coordinator of the Dual Credit Program & AP Summer Institute, and now her current role as Associate Director. Stephanie’s responsibilities include the oversight of the first-time freshman recruiters, management of admissions scholarship programs and developing recruitment strategy for attracting diverse students. She also happens to be the current President of the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | Episode 4: Anxiety and the Unpredictability of College Admissions | 00:55:19 | |
Today’s episode is a conversation between Jeremy and Amanda Booth, Director of College Counseling for Wichita Collegiate School. We discussed the state of college admissions in 2022, and how admissions counselors can build better relationships with their peers on the high school side. Amanda also shares her thoughts on the role that parents play in the college search, the hard and sometimes uncomfortable conversation of money and paying for college, plus the value of getting involved in your local affiliate organization. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Ep. 53: Creating Memorable And Immersive College Visit Experiences | 00:40:36 | |
In this episode, Jeremy and Dr. Matt McLendon from the University of Alabama talk about their new, state-of-the-art welcome center, and how the Crimson Tide works hard to create a memorable and immersive visit experience for prospective students and families. Guest Name: Dr. Matt McLendon, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Enrollment Management at The University of Alabama Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mclendon/ Guest Bio: Dr. Matthew B. McLendon leads the University of Alabama’s enrollment efforts, providing strategic leadership for enrollment planning, implementation and assessment. He also has fiscal responsibility for all facets of enrollment management. During Matt’s time at UA the university has seen a continued increase in enrollment, setting a new enrollment record of 40,486 students enrolled in fall 2024.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | Ep 33: AI, Dealing With Change, And Mission-Fit Storytelling | 00:32:43 | |
In this episode, Bart Caylor joins Jeremy for a conversation on each of those things, as well as time management and the recruitment of first-generation students. You’ll hear about:
5:47 - The importance of experimenting with AI 7:35 - Using AI effectively is all in the prompt 12:31 - Bart’s big prediction for 2024 14:25 - Mission-fit storytelling and marketing 22:50 - Ways to help more first-generation students 27:29 - The biggest communication skill most young professionals need to improve
Guest Name: Bart Caylor, Founder and President, Caylor Solutions Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartcaylor/ Guest Bio: Before founding Caylor Solutions, Bart spent over two decades as a marketing consultant for higher education clients as well as global brands like AT&T, Motorola, RCA, Roche, and GE. His goal is to partner with his clients to provide them expertise and solutions facing the challenges of the ever-changing marketing and communication landscape.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Ep. 19: It’s Time To Fix How Colleges Talk About And Explain Financial Aid | 00:37:28 | |
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Tara Durante to have an important conversation about the hardest, most confusing part of the college search process for students, families, and even a lot of college admissions counselors and enrollment marketers - financial aid. Key takeaways from this episode include:
0:45 - The #1 mistake a lot of college admission and financial aid staffs make 3:28 - Why talking about money is uncomfortable for so many people 21:10 - Making websites more audience centric and the need for on demand financial aid videos 36:07 - Improving collaboration between admissions and financial aid
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Ep. 43: Advice On Hiring, Onboarding, Building The Right Culture, And Firing | 00:52:56 | |
This episode is a conversation I had with two amazing senior leaders - Jennifer McClendon and Aaron Cook. We discuss what to look for when hiring new employees, great interview questions to ask, onboarding do’s and don’ts, strategies to develop a strong and positive team culture, and the process of letting a team member go. Timestamps: 03:52 - How to spot a higher quality applicant 09:05 - Hiring a recent grad vs. hiring the best candidate 11:55 - Favorite interview questions to ask 14:25 - Lessons learned from auditing hiring processes 18:51 - Onboarding mistakes and the importance of intentionality 33:39 - Ideas to help create a good team culture and prevent burnout 41:40 - Managing struggling team members and some thoughts on firing Guests Names: Jennifer McClendon, Senior Associate Director, Oklahoma State University Guests LinkedIn: Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mcclendon-058051b6/ Guest Bios: Jennifer's Bio: Jennifer’s higher ed career began 16 years ago as a Regional Admissions Representative for the University of Missouri. In 2014 she moved into the Director of Admissions role at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. Jennifer joined the Cowboy family at Oklahoma State University in 2018 and now serves as the Senior Associate Director of Recruitment, overseeing domestic, undergraduate recruitment efforts. Over the years, Jennifer has been an active member in a variety of Regional Admissions organizations and she’s currently serving in a ‘victory lap’ year as the Great Plains ACAC Past President. Aaron's Bio: Aaron is the Senior Assistant Director of Out of State Recruitment at the University of Missouri. He's been at Mizzou since 2005. His journey started in the School of Medicine, then the Trulaske College of Business, and now in the Office of Admissions within the Division of Enrollment Management. While Mizzou's campus is located in Columbia, MO, Aaron is regionally based in Kansas City and supports a staff of 12 regional representatives and test market representatives. He also serves GPACAC as a Professional Development co-chair.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | Ep. 31: How Higher Ed Can Improve The Customer Experience In 2024 | Jay Baer | 00:49:20 | |
In this episode, Jeremy has a conversation with one of the most well-known and successful customer experience and marketing experts in the world, Jay Baer. They discuss why time and speed have become critical components of a positive customer experience. Jay also shares his thoughts on the state of content marketing, effective storytelling, personalization, higher ed’s love of email, what he would do if he were running an admissions department, and why you have to budget for failure. It’s a conversation that’s filled with actionable insights, including: 5:15 - Why Higher Ed and other industries struggle with personalization and segmentation 22:00 - The state of content marketing and how to effectively deal with AI 25:58 - When you’re telling a story, make sure you do this 38:51 - What admission departments need to put more time, money, and effort into 48:16 - Two things that great leaders understand Jay Baer is a customer experience and digital marketing pioneer, expert, advisor, researcher, and analyst. He has spent nearly 30 years helping the world's most iconic brands gain and keep more customers. A 7th-generation entrepreneur, Jay has written six best-selling books, and founded five, multi-million dollar companies. Jay is an inductee into the halls of fame for professional speaking and word of mouth marketing, and the creator of multiple award-winning podcasts. He is also one of just two people in the world listed as one of the top 30 "Global Gurus" in two different knowledge categories (customer service and internet marketing). Jay loves growing businesses, delivering presentations that audiences love, and plaid suits. He’s also a licensed tequila sommelier and a certified BBQ judge. This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Ep. 22: Before You Can Be Customer Obsessed You Need To Be Employee Obsessed | 00:40:23 | |
In this episode Jeremy talks to Marbue Brown, an accomplished customer experience (CX) executive with a track record of thought leadership and signature business results at some of the most iconic companies on the planet, including Amazon. Marbue founded a firm called The Customer Obsession Advantage, and he unpacks what it means for a company or organization to truly be customer-obsessed. Takeaways include: 2:49 - Defining the term ‘Customer-Obsession’ and giving examples 14:55 - You can’t be customer obsessed if you’re not employee obsessed 23:10 - Why change is so hard for Higher Education 27:25 - How AI will help improve the customer experience 32:20 - Two important questions every college or university needs to ask
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | Episode 7: My Conversation With Journalist Eric Hoover | 00:47:02 | |
In this episode, Jeremy chats with well known writer Eric Hoover from The Chronicle of Higher Education. They start by having a lengthy conversation about some of the different fears that most students deal with during their college search, as well as the lack of assistance and help that many receive. From there, Eric shares his thoughts on strengthening relationships between colleges and high school counselors, the ‘great resignation’ and ‘test optional’, and how he’s been able to get so many young people to open up and share their stories. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Ep. 20: How to Find and Leverage Mentors To Guide You To A Career You Love | 00:47:04 | |
This episode is an informative conversation Jeremy had with Carlos Cano around his 13-year career in Higher Ed. They discussed how he started in admissions, what has kept him from leaving the industry, how he deals with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, career advancement, leadership, having mentors, and so much more! Takeaways from this episode include: 5:40 - Staff turnover and the importance of patience 12:18 - Dealing with mental health challenges that come with this work 20:39 - Pivoting to a new role at a new school 34:15 - How utilizing social media and getting involved in professional organizations can advance your career even further
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Ep. 21: How You Can Collaborate More Effectively, Reduce Stress, and Perform at a Higher Level | 00:42:15 | |
In this episode Jeremy talks to Rob Cross, author of ‘Beyond Collaboration Overload’ and ‘The Microstress Effect’ about silos, collaboration, stress, and what high performers do differently. Takeaways include: 3:25 - Four things that often create silos on college campuses 9:25 - Dealing with ‘Collaboration Overload’ 12:37 - What the highest performers do differently 23:50 - The ‘Microstress Effect’ and ways to reduce stress
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more aboutThe Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | Episode 3: Understanding Your Audience, Content Marketing Strategies, and Being a Working Mom | 00:41:00 | |
On the latest episode of the Mission Admissions podcast, Jeremy sits down with Adrienne Barnes, a well-known content strategy and customer research expert. Adrienne talks about the state of content marketing, how understanding your target audience helps you create more effective content, and why change can be such a big hurdle. She also offers tips on how to become a better writer, and shares insights about her life as a female entrepreneur and working mother. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Ep. 36: Developing And Retaining Your Staff, Plus The Power Of Mindset | 00:36:37 | |
On this episode, Jeremy talks with senior admissions leader Sacha Thieme of Indiana University. You’ll hear about: 02:04 - Why admission offices are struggling to keep staff motivated and engaged 08:14 - The importance of mindset when it comes to change 13:00 - Ways to effectively deal with burnout 17:58 - Building blocks for creating a positive office culture 21:52 - Providing professional development and helping your staff overcome their fears 30:14 - Dealing with isolation as a senior leader Guest Name: Sacha Thieme, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Admissions, Indiana University Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacha-thieme-b9a8265/ Guest Bio: Sacha serves as the Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Admissions for Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of the IU system, bringing over 20 years of undergraduate admissions experience to the role. In her current capacity, she serves as a member of the senior leadership team within the Office of Enrollment Management and is directly responsible for the leadership and advancement of strategy, policy, and operations for all domestic undergraduate admissions and first year experience programs. She has also been an active leader in the admissions community through her service on multiple boards and committees, including serving as President of the Association of Chief Admission Officers of Public Universities.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | Episode 5: Turning Admissions From a Job Into a Career, and The Path to Leadership | 00:53:12 | |
In this episode I change things up and introduce you to a wonderful person and rising star in the enrollment management space, Megan Tyler. We have an amazing conversation about how she got started in admissions, and how she turned a job into a career at Wofford College. Megan shares the pros and cons of working at your alma mater, her path to becoming a Director, how she handles stress, and we discuss different situations that leaders have to navigate - including the differences between being female versus male. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | Episode 8: Health, Wellness, Leadership, and Building Community | 00:47:52 | |
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Kerry Keating who is the Head of Business Development and Chief of Staff and Culture for TaskHuman, an innovative wellness company that helps people grow through personalized 1-to-1 guidance from hundreds of specialists in different areas of their daily work and personal life. Kerry offers tips for building strong relationships, talks about the idea of community in 2022, and explains what separates the best of the best from everyone else. He also shares his thoughts on leadership, emotional intelligence, as well as burnout and an employer’s responsibility for their employees’ overall well-being. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | Ep. 54: Advice On Being Confident And Growing As A Gen Z Young Professional | 00:35:38 | |
In this episode, newly elected 26 year old South Dakota State Senator Amber Hulse shares her thoughts on self awareness, gaining confidence, the importance of mindset and daily habits, as well as other things that have helped her grow and experience success as a young professional. Guest Name: Amber Hulse Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-hulse/ Guest Bio: Amber Hulse is a rising leader and lawyer who recently became one of the nation’s youngest legislators when she was elected to the South Dakota State Senate at age 26. Originally from Hot Springs, South Dakota, Amber graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Dakota, and went on to receive her law degree from Georgetown Law this past spring. Amber’s dedication to public service extends beyond her legal career, having been named Miss South Dakota 2019 and Miss South Dakota USA 2023. Currently, Amber is an associate at Dhillon Law Group, the law firm of renowned lawyer Harmeet Dhillon.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | Ep. 28: How To Improve Collaboration Between Admissions And Athletics | 00:33:02 | |
In this episode, Jeremy has a conversation with longtime coach and former Athletic Director, Deb-Biche Labbe. They talk through the disconnect that often exists between admissions and athletics on a college campus, and how to fix it. Key takeaways include: 3:40 - Why there’s often a disconnect between admissions and athletics on a college campus 7:40 - The #1 tip to improving communication with anyone 12:56 - How athletics and admissions can effectively collaborate during the campus visit 31:13 - A super important question you need to ask yourself
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About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Ep. 48: Meet Emerging Leader - Bertita Barrientos | 00:41:49 | |
This episode is the second of two where I’m joined by a rising star in Higher Ed. From a very young age Bertita Barrientos enjoyed helping others and being a leader. We talk about her path to the United States, how opportunities in college influenced her leadership style, how she ended up in college admissions, and the role that mentors have played in her growth. We also discuss the concept of work-life balance, and Bertita offers advice on recruiting Hispanic/Latinx students and families. Guest Name: Bertita Barrientos, Assistant Director of Admission, Butler University Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertitabarrientos/ Guest Bio: Bertita Barrientos, originally from El Salvador, found a career in higher education after moving to Arkansas to attend college in 2013. With a passion for college access, Bertita’s professional journey began in 2020 as a Regional Admissions Counselor with the University of Central Arkansas, where she spent two impactful years working directly with students in Northwest Arkansas and North Texas. In 2022, she transitioned to Butler University and continued her passion for regional recruitment. Also a proud member of TACAC, Bertita prioritizes building meaningful connections with other Texas counseling professionals to strategize and promote student access to higher education opportunities.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Trailer: Mission Admissions | 00:01:26 | |
Welcome to Mission Admissions with Jeremy Tiers — a show that features candid conversations with industry leaders and difference makers that will help Higher Ed become better recruiters, communicators, and managers. Too many admissions counselors, leaders, and enrollment marketers limit themselves by only looking for professional and personal development in their particular space. In this podcast, you can expect helpful advice, tips, and strategies to improve things like customer service, communication, building relationships, marketing, and leadership from all kinds of industry leaders and difference makers in other spaces.- - - -
Connect With Our Host:
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| 04 Jul 2023 | Ep. 25: Game-Changing Advice For Higher Ed Content Marketers | 00:46:12 | |
On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Olivia White, Senior Assistant Director of Marketing & Content Strategy for St. Lawrence University. Olivia shares valuable insights and strategies to help higher education marketers understand the value of utilizing current students in their marketing, messaging, and social media campaigns. She also shares some pros and cons of working remotely. Key takeaways include: 10:30 - The process of building and growing a student marketing team 19:02 - Challenges when it comes to managing current students 22:00 - The content that prospective students can’t get enough of 29:04 - Conversations with senior leadership about student generated content This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Ep. 47: Meet Emerging Leader - Ty Garricken | 00:46:17 | |
Today’s episode is the first of two where I feature a rising star in Higher Ed. Hear stories about the unique journey that Ty Garricken took before landing in enrollment marketing. We also talk about where he gets his content ideas from, the importance of always having a clear call to action, dealing with failure, and more! Guest Name: Ty Garricken, Marketing Content Specialist, Ball State University Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tqgarricken/ Guest Bio: A born and raised Hoosier, Ty is from Huntingburg, Indiana. He’s a two-time graduate from Ball State University, earning a bachelor’s in Journalism Graphics in 2015 and a master’s in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) in 2018. Today, Ty works for his alma mater as a Marketing Content Specialist within the Office of Admissions, where he expresses the University’s brand, and develops content through clear, persuasive, and compelling copy and design as it corresponds with enrollment and marketing initiatives for Undergraduate, Graduate, and International Admissions. Ty also holds a dual-role in the Indiana ACAC as the chair for the Communications and Technology committees.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | Mission Admissions Episode 9: Social Media | 00:54:00 | |
In this episode, Jeremy has a conversation with Jennifer Radke who runs the National Institute for Social Media, an organization dedicated to social media certification and education for professional social media practitioners. Jen also happens to be the mom of two teenagers, including a son who just started his first-year of college. Jen starts by sharing a few insights about her son’s college search from a parent point of view. From there she and Jeremy have a lengthy chat about all things social media - including the biggest do’s and don’ts, content creation, measuring your campaigns and social listening, as well as personal branding. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Leveraging Creator Marketing in Higher Education: Insights from the Front Lines | 00:27:15 | |
In this special cross-over episode, we dive deep into the world of creator marketing within higher education. Listen to engaging conversations from leading experts on the Enrollify network who discuss the nuances and successful strategies of utilizing creator marketing to enhance visibility and engagement for higher education institutions. Whether it's leveraging user-generated content, nurturing student creators, or recruiting influencers directly from campus, this episode offers a plethora of actionable insights. Key Takeaways:
Listen to the Full Episodes Featured: Mission Admissions - Episode 30: Creating And Developing A Team Of Student Content Creators The Application - Episode 30: How To Discover And Activate Your School’s Student Influencers
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Ep. 17: Higher Ed Still Struggles to Connect with Gen Z – Here’s How Marketers and Admissions Professionals Can Fix That | 00:40:09 | |
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Andrew Roth, Founder and CEO at dcdx, a Gen Z consulting firm. Key takeaways from this episode include: 7:10 - Advice if you want to get and keep Gen Z’s attention 16:05 - Video, the role of feelings and emotions in decision making, and the concept of experiences 22:43 - What authenticity really means 28:39 - The idea of ‘brand magnetism’ 32:00 - Making the mental health conversation more of a priority This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Episode 1: Treating Everybody Like They’re the Most Important Person | 00:46:37 | |
Join host Jeremy Tiers in the premier episode as he chats with Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx’ Vice President of Fan Experience, Jeff Munneke. The two discuss creating positive experiences, the importance and ROI of consistently engaging and building personalized relationships, analyzing real time data from different audiences, effectively collaborating with multiple groups or departments, as well as hiring and training new staff, and ways to make everyone feel valued. This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staffs. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | Ep 34: Growing As A Leader And Career Advancement Advice | 00:39:18 | |
If you currently have a leadership title, or even if you don’t but you want to lead in other ways, don’t miss Jeremy’s in-depth conversation with well-known Higher Ed administrator, Rick Clark. You’ll hear about: 7:03 - The most important quality for any leader to possess 13:12 - Fostering leadership with rising stars 17:10 - Staff retention issues facing Higher Ed (and what needs to change) 23:14 - How senior leaders can advocate to their Provost or President 26:24 - Career progression to the senior levels 32:22 - Something most leaders struggle with, and something they need to do more of Guest Name/Title: Rick Clark, Executive Director for Strategic Student Access, Georgia Tech Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raclarkatl/ Guest Bio: For the past 15 years, Rick Clark led Georgia Tech’s undergraduate admission team serving as AVP and Executive Director. He recently transitioned to becoming Tech’s inaugural Executive Director for Strategic Student Access. Rick has also served on regional and national councils and boards, is currently a member of NACAC’s Committee on Leadership in College Admission, is co-author of the book and workbook “The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together”, and co-hosts his own podcast under the same name.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Enrollify.org Relaunch: More Content, More Community | 00:01:44 | |
In this Bonus announcement, join Mallory, Chief Strategist of Enrollify, as she introduces the newly relaunched Enrollify.org. This episode highlights the fresh features and content now available on the site, emphasizing Enrollify’s commitment to revolutionizing higher education. Learn about the variety of resources—from podcasts to ourses to webinars—that can help professionals make impactful changes in their careers and institutions.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Ep. 26: Leadership Lessons, Advice, And Stories From a 16-Year Career In Higher Ed | 00:48:48 | |
On this episode, Jeremy catches up with Angie Cooksy, AVP for Enrollment Management at Bradley University. Most of their conversation focused on evolving as a leader. Angie also talked about how the admissions profession has changed over the years, and why she has stayed put at one school for her entire higher ed career. Key takeaways include: 3:20 - Fixing “We’ve always done it this way” 13:25 - Why it’s important to ask questions when something doesn’t feel right 27:30 - How to be a supportive and present AVP or VP without stepping on your Director’s toes 35:10 - Managing team members who are from different generations
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | Ep. 39: Failing As A Young Leader And A Deep Dive Into 1-on-1 Meetings | 00:43:46 | |
On this episode, Jeremy sits down with talented Higher Ed leader, Anne Johnson. You’ll hear about: 7:00 - How failing as a 23 year old leader helped Anne develop some great tools 17:46 - The Importance of consistently doing 1-on-1’s, and how to navigate them 22:49 - Embracing vulnerability during 1-on-1’s 26:37 - Something Anne has noticed about doing 1-on-1’s with her younger staff 32:47 - Giving tough feedback Guest Name: Anne Johnson, Associate Director of Admission, North Dakota State University Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-johnson-9008512b/ Guest Bio: Anne Johnson, an Alabama native, found a career in higher education after moving to Fargo, ND in 2013. As a first-generation college student, her educational journey was non-traditional, and she found purpose in supporting students and leading a team. She has spent the last ten years serving in various leadership roles in college admission and has spent the last several years overseeing recruitment staff as the Associate Director of Admission at North Dakota State University.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Ep. 24: Work-Life Balance, Managing Your Day, And The Importance Of Building Authentic Relationships | 00:46:08 | |
On this episode, Jeremy speaks with Higher Ed professional and good friend, Brian Switay. They talk through work-life balance in the admissions world and how it changes after you get married and become a parent. They also hit on working with transfer students, handling tough conversations with senior leadership, as well as the interplay between a sales approach and a personal connection approach in student recruitment. Takeaways include: 2:20 - Work-life balance and handling burnout as a new admissions professional 8:45 - How work-life balance changes when you get married and become a parent 16:50 - Pivoting from undergraduate recruitment to working with transfers, and how the two are different 22:10 - How to prepare for tough conversations with senior leadership 28:25 - How to mesh the sales approach with the personal connection approach
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Ep. 46: A Blueprint For Growth: Leadership and Professional Development Guidance | 00:33:55 | |
In this episode, Jeremy talks with enrollment leader, Dr. Jay Jacobs. Their chat focuses on multiple aspects of professional development and management. Timestamps: 04:29 - How Jay figured out that he wanted to be a Higher Ed leader 08:43 - What does professional development mean and whose responsibility is it 13:12 - A big reason why a lot of leaders don’t invest enough in their team 17:46 - Handling feelings of isolation 20:35 - Why and how he created the Emerging Leaders Academy 27:58 - Three ways to create stronger relationships with campus partners Guest Name: Dr. Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, University of Vermont Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymjacobs/ Guest Bio: Dr. Jay Jacobs assumed the role of Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Vermont in January 2021. Jay is a strategic, data-driven, collaborative leader with a passion for access initiatives and student success. Before joining UVM, Jay most recently served as the Director of Enrollment Management and Admission Operations for the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He has also worked in enrollment management at The College of New Jersey, Colgate University, and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | Episode 13: DEI, Leadership, and Starting With The Heart | 00:45:02 | |
In today’s episode, Jeremy has a very thought provoking conversation with Tru Pettigrew. They start by talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion - Tru explains where his passion for DEI originated from, what each of those terms means, he offers his thoughts on where most organizations are at in 2022 with DEI, and he explains the important role that curiosity, intentionality, empathy, and listening play in this conversation. Jeremy and Tru also talk about the differences between active and competitive listening, as well as dealing with imposter syndrome. Their conversation ends with a discussion about different aspects of leadership, including handling tough situations and setting and managing expectations. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | Ep. 35: Imposter Syndrome, Content Marketing, and Personal Branding | 00:33:54 | |
Today’s episode is a conversation between Jeremy and Jon-Stephen Stansel, an expert on content marketing and social media who says things louder for the people in the back. You’ll hear about: 2:00 - When imposter syndrome tends to show up, and how to manage it 7:14 - The biggest thing enrollment and social media marketers need to spend more time doing 17:01 - Why colleges aren’t utilizing more content from the current student point of view 20:30 - Lessons Higher Ed can learn from the entertainment industry 25:01 - Metrics to focus on when evaluating content Guest Name: Jon-Stephen Stansel, Social Media Strategist, Speaker, and Consultant Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsstansel/ Guest Bio: Jon-Stephen Stansel is an award winning social media professional with over a decade of experience managing, building, and creating content for brand social media accounts. He has run social media accounts for Amazon Prime's Invincible animated series, Hyper RPG, Better Place Forests, the University of Central Arkansas, Texas State University, the Texas Department of Transportation, as well as consulting for many television series, films, and small businesses. In addition, Jon-Stephen has taught courses in social media management and presented at many national and international higher ed conferences.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | Ep. 37: Territory Management: How To Succeed in 2024 | 00:38:56 | |
Spring travel season has begun for most admission counselors and recruiters. John McGreal joins Jeremy and they discuss how to plan, implement, and grow as a territory manager. Things you will hear about: 02:10 - What it means to be a territory manager in 2024 8:22 - How to figure out what your “best fit” students look like, and where to find more of them 13:04 - What to do when zero students show up to a high school visit 20:25 - Big do’s and don’ts when you speak to students 24:02 - Travel tips to help you be at your best 27:22 - Challenges of being a regional recruiter and how colleagues/leaders can support them Guest Name: John McGreal, Dean of Enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfmcgreal/ Guest Bio: John McGreal currently serves as the inaugural Dean of Enrollment Services at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI. Previously, he worked for Rockford University, the University of Alabama, and Bellin College. John has also served as the President of the Wisconsin ACAC, chair of the WACAC government relations committee, and numerous other roles related to conference planning and professional development. John's passion is using data to make informed decisions, process improvement, and college access.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 07 May 2024 | Ep. 41: Slate CRM - How To Step Up Your Game | 00:37:08 | |
On this episode, Drew Carr joins Jeremy for a conversation about Slate, the popular CRM that can be a game changing tool for Higher Ed admissions and enrollment marketing teams. Things you’ll hear about: 04:53 - Advice when you implement a new CRM 07:31 - Skills you need if you want to become more proficient in Slate 14:28 - How configurable joins and snippets can make your life easier 23:54 - Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to queries 29:13 - When to build a report instead of creating a query 33:50 - The value of using Slate community forums Guest Name: Drew Carr, Director of Enrollment Operations, Nebraska Wesleyan University Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-carr/ Guest Bio: Drew currently serves as the Director of Enrollment Operations at Nebraska Wesleyan University as well as the Technology Chair at Great Plains Association for College Admissions Counseling (GPACAC). He has been at Nebraska Wesleyan since January 2013 after graduating as a student. Drew initially served as an admissions counselor for two and a half years before moving to the operations side. Since then, he’s worked his way up to the Director level managing all aspects of their CRM, Slate.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | Ep. 30: Creating And Developing A Team Of Student Content Creators | 00:35:56 | |
In this episode, Jeremy has an in-depth conversation with Andy Murphy of Siena College about their team of student marketing interns, and the impact they have on enrollment strategies. Andy also shares what teaching classes to college students has taught him about communicating with Gen Z, why data is so important, and why their team works hard to create FOMO. Key takeaways include: 1:31 - Communicating with Gen Z and one of their biggest fears 6:20 - A day in the life of a student marketing intern 13:10 - Good content is backed by good data 24:05 - The #1 thing most colleges need to do more of that will help increase their yield About the Enrollify Podcast Network The Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam-packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Corynn Myers, Dustin Ramsdell, Terry Flannery, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more aboutThe Enrollify Podcast Networkat podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Mission Admissions Episode 10: 48 Minutes of Enrollment Management Gold! | 00:51:42 | |
In this episode, Jeremy has a conversation with an amazing marketer and leader, Allison Turcio, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College. There’s so much in here that will provide value for you regardless of your title or role. The core of their chat revolves around what it means to truly be student-centered and collaborative as an entire enrollment management division. They also chat about intentionality, leadership, staff retention, dealing with failure, dealing with change, what motivates her, the importance of constantly looking at data and evaluating and questioning what’s working and what’s not, tips and tricks for emails, texting, and social media, plus Allison shares her greatest A:B test accomplishment. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Episode 6: Authenticity, Storytelling, and Speaking Their Language | 00:52:23 | |
Today’s episode is a great conversation I had with Lindsay Hotmire. We discussed authenticity and why we crave it as humans, the authenticity flywheel that she created, building community, the importance of positioning when it comes to defining your brand, as well as what makes a story memorable and how to become a better storyteller. Lindsay also shared some details about her son’s college search, and what she thinks about the Oxford comma. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Ep. 38: Addressing Mental Health And Communicating With Gen Z and Gen Alpha | 00:42:19 | |
This episode is a candid and much needed conversation about mental health with Ross Szabo, an award-winning speaker, author, and the Wellness Director for students in grades 6-12 at Geffen Academy at UCLA. Things you’ll hear about include: 05:20 - Being proactive, not reactive with your own mental health 13:50 - The importance of having a sense of purpose 16:42 - Do’s and don’ts when approaching a colleague or a team member about mental health 27:48 - A big misconception about Gen Z and Gen Alpha 32:30 - How to effectively approach the topic of fear with high school students Guest Name: Ross Szabo, Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-szabo/ Guest Bio: Ross Szabo is an award-winning mental health speaker, author, and the Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA. Ross created a program at Geffen for students to learn about mental health once a week throughout their education from grades 6-12. Before coming to Geffen Academy, Ross was the Director of Outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign. The Campaign was the country’s first public health approach to mental health. Ross has spoken to more than 2 million people about the importance of mental health and authored two books; Behind Happy Faces; Taking Charge of Your Mental Health and A Kids Book About Anxiety.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Ep. 45: Using AI in Admissions and A Few Thoughts About Leadership | 00:30:03 | |
AI continues to be a hot topic in college admissions and enrollment marketing circles. On this episode, Lenell Hahn from Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) joins Jeremy to discuss how and why her admissions team is utilizing AI to help with different tasks, and she offers some thoughts on a few leadership topics. Timestamps: 07:31 - How to figure out where AI can help 10:58 - The value of a chatbot 16:50 - Other ways AI is helping SEMO team members be more efficient 19:39 - Staff development and navigating both 1-on-1 and group meetings 25:46 - Dealing with burnout as a leader Guest Name: Lenell Hahn, Director of Admissions, Southeast Missouri State University Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenellhahn/ Guest Bio: Joining Southeast Missouri State University’s Office of Admissions in July 2003, Lenell Hahn has over 20 years of experience in higher education admissions and recruitment. She has served as director of admissions since January 2013. Lenell provides leadership for the development and implementation of effective strategies to attract, enroll and retain new students and advocate for access to higher education.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Ep. 14: The Power of Mindset and Mental Skills (Part 1 of 2) | 00:36:30 | |
In the first of a special two-part series on the power of mindset and working on our mental skills, Jeremy chats with performance mindset coach Lindsey Wilson. They spend most of the conversation talking about mindset, working on our thoughts, and how to shift and manage them with the help of things like visualization, meditation, and journaling. Lindsey also shares her opinions on mental toughness and dealing with fear of failure. In part two (Episode 15), Jeremy and his second guest will focus on self-confidence, the power of self-talk, and the important role that habits play in our personal and professional growth. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Episode 12: A Crash Course On Building Community | 00:56:23 | |
Today’s episode is a conversation between Jeremy and Christina Garnett of HubSpot who is an expert at helping brands and people connect with their audience and build community. Together they discuss what building community means, how to get started (Christina offers lots of tips), the importance of intent, some of the challenges that marketers face when trying to build community, why colleges need to involve their current students and alumni more in community building (and how to do that), plus a lot more! This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Ep. 42: Life As A First-Year Gen Z Admissions Counselor | 00:39:07 | |
On this episode, Lucy Coopman joins Jeremy to discuss her path to becoming an admissions counselor, and what it’s like being a Gen Z young professional recruiting Gen Z students. Timestamps: 07:41 - Something that surprised Lucy during her first few months 10:34 - Where confidence comes from 14:32 - Pros and cons of being so close in age to the students you’re recruiting 22:18 - Lunchroom visits at high schools 25:28 - Talking about financial aid with students and families 28:38 - Managing Gen Z staff Guest Name: Lucy Coopman, Admissions Counselor, University of Missouri-Kansas City Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-coopman/ Guest Bio: With a passion for empowering students to achieve their academic aspirations, Lucy's journey in higher education began in 2021 as a College Adviser with the College Advising Corps, where she spent two impactful years working directly with students in a Kansas City high school. As a proud member of Generation Z, Lucy uses a near-peer model to be able to create meaningful connections with students and bring a fresh perspective and vibrant energy to the realm of college admissions. Her approach is always personalized, empathetic, and rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to quality higher education.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Episode 2: Pouring Into Yourself and Other People | 00:58:22 | |
Bryant, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, and now works with executives at Fortune 500 companies such as Pepsi, Starbucks and American Express. Stein offers tips on handling burnout, self awareness, public speaking, managing your to-do list and more. They also have a lengthy conversation about how to be an effective leader in 2022, and Alan explains how everyone can lead regardless of their title. This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Ep. 50: Winning The Customer Service Game | 00:29:52 | |
In this episode, Jeremy talks with hospitality expert and former Vice President of Hospitality VIP Marketing and Lifestyle VIP Services for Caesars Entertainment, Pasquale Romano Jr. They discuss the most underrated aspect of customer service, the role that empathy plays in relationship building, why a good employee experience is essential, the importance of constantly auditing the consumer experience, and more! Guests Name: Pasquale Romano Jr., Hospitality Expert & Accounts Manager, UrVenue Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasquale-romano-jr/ Guest Bio: A seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in Las Vegas, working with renowned hotels and nightlife/daylife concepts, Pasquale is a firm believer in leading by example and cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation. Beginning in 2005 he worked his way up the ladder at Palms Casino Resort, eventually becoming their Director of VIP Services. Three years later he moved over to Caesars Entertainment and spent 6 years as their Vice President of Hospitality VIP Marketing and Lifestyle VIP Services. At one point Las Vegas Weekly voted Pasquale #8 of the 53 things Las Vegas should be thankful for. Currently he’s an advisor for UrVenue the leading hospitality technology solution working with well-known hospitality brands like Tao Group, Groot Hospitality, and Wynn Nightlife.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Ep. 51: Social Media Marketing Strategies Every College Can Apply | 00:36:27 | |
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Chas Williams, Executive Director of Social Media for Clemson University. Chas talks about building out a content calendar, why student interns are essential - and what their interns help with - the importance of creativity and being able to pivot, quantity vs. quality, storytelling differently based on the platform, and more! Guests Name: Chas Williams, Executive Director of Social Media, Clemson University Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaswilliams1/ Guest Bio: I came to Clemson in 2011 as a student and they haven't made me leave yet. During undergrad, I worked as a student manager with the baseball team, which introduced me to social media. After earning a degree in Financial Management in 2015, I spent a year as a graduate assistant for various sports teams before transitioning to the academic side in 2016. I started as a Digital Media Recruiting Strategist and later split my time between Enrollment Management and University Relations. In 2021, I became Clemson’s Social Media Brand Strategist, and in September 2022, I was promoted to Executive Director of Social Media. I now oversee the social strategy for Clemson University, its president, and its student accounts, while also teaching a course on video campaigns in social media as an adjunct lecturer.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Ep. 23: Navigating Life as a Higher Ed CMO: Conversations on Enrollment Marketing, Leadership, Failure, and Growth | 00:47:51 | |
Today’s episode is an engaging conversation between Jeremy and fellow podcaster Jaime Hunt, who also happens to be the Vice President for University Communications and Chief Marketing Officer at Old Dominion University. Takeaways include: 10:15 - Debating quality vs. quantity, and the #1 most successful marketing tactic 12:00 - How to make a website redesign impactful 22:17 - Different leadership challenges and solutions 30:23 - Do’s and Don’ts when hiring new employees 41:00 - Developing the next generation of Higher Ed CMO’s This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Ep. 16: Becoming The Best Leader You Can Be For Your Team | 00:44:04 | |
In this episode, Jeremy has a thought provoking and in-depth conversation about leadership with DJ Menifee. They discuss DJ’s admissions and enrollment management journey from his first leadership opportunity all the way to his current Vice President role. Key takeaways from this episode include: 6:30 - Things for new leaders to focus on 15:16 - The hardest skill for most leaders to master 15:54 - Differences moving from the Assoc. Director to Director level, and the Director to VP level 26:58 - 1-on-1 meetings with people you manage 31:57 - The importance of empathy as a leader
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency: DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | Ep. 32: Keys To Communicating Better In The Workplace | 00:34:50 | |
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Jeanne Brett, Professor Emerita of Management & Organizations at Northwestern University, and an expert on the topics of multicultural teams, managing workplace conflict, and negotiation. You’ll hear about: 1:25 - What it means to be part of a multicultural team 10:31 - How leaders can prevent differences from causing conflict 16:45 - The role of trust in negotiation 25:35 - Using AI to help with negotiation training 29:08 - Other skills that good negotiators possess Today's Guest: Jeanne Brett, Professor Emerita of Management & Organizations, Northwestern University Jeanne Brett is the DeWitt W. Buchanan, Jr. Distinguished Professor Emerita of Dispute Resolution and Organizations for the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Brett is a negotiation scholar and educator. Her award-winning book, Negotiation Globally, now in its 3rd edition, was recently joined in 2022 by Searching for Trust in the Global Economy written with Tyree Mitchell. Her current research projects engage AI to understand how negotiators use strategy. Brett initiated Kellogg’s negotiation course in 1981 and has taught negotiations all over the world. She is also currently the president of the nonprofit, Negotiation and Team Resources, where she hosts monthly conversations to introduce negotiation educators to the latest research and teaching materials.
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | Episode 11: How to Develop a Winning Culture | 00:56:24 | |
Today’s episode is a conversation between Jeremy and Jeff Dugdale, Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Planning and Leadership Development, and Head men’s and women’s swimming coach at Queens University of Charlotte. They spend most of the conversation talking about how to develop a vision and values that lead to a winning culture, and then how to sustain success. Jeff also explains his concept of ‘Leaders For Life’, he offers tips to get other stakeholders to buy into your vision, and he shares his thoughts on dealing with failure and the importance of having mentors. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | Ep. 15: The Power of Mindset and Mental Skills (Part 2 of 2) | 00:36:45 | |
In the second of a special two-part series on the power of mindset and working on our mental skills, Jeremy chats with mental game coach, Tami Matheny. The bulk of their conversation focuses on self confidence - where it comes from, four key things that will help you own your confidence, and the power of self talk and changing the narrative. Tami also reveals the hardest mental skill to help someone with, the importance of habits, and she and Jeremy finish with a discussion around defining your ‘why’. This episode is brought to you by Gecko - a student engagement platform offering multiple modules to help institutions better engage with students and lighten the load for their staff. Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Ep. 29: Three Things That Can Transform Your Career | 00:18:11 | |
Season two ends with a bonus episode in which Jeremy shares his thoughts on three topics that have come up a ton over the past couple of months as he’s been traveling the country, leading workshops for admissions and enrollment marketing teams - Defining your “why”; The importance of self-evaluation; and Work-Life Balance. This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. This Episode is Sponsored by Pathify Meet Pathify — an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey. Pathify sits at the center of your school’s digital ecosystem, becoming the single, user experience interface tying together all systems, content, and communications. Their engagement hub elevates the information that matters most and pushes systems like the SIS behind the scenes where they belong, making it simpler for students to discover and engage with the opportunities your institution provides at every step of their higher ed journey, from prospect to alumni. What’s even better, Pathify has a mobile experience that provides 100% parity with the responsive web app, so your campus app is always in sync. Pathify is a platform that EVERY stakeholder on campus — from marketing, to admissions, to student affairs, to IT, etc., — can get equally excited about. Learn more about how Pathify is uniting strategic units across campus and bettering the entire student experience by visiting Pathify.com
About the Enrollify Podcast Network Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register | |||