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Toucan Talks
Toucan Talks is a video podcast for Wilmington-area business owners and entrepreneurs who are eager to learn from those on a similar journey.
Each week, we talk with an area business owner about their successes, challenges, and experiences in business. Don’t worry – we keep it fun as we bounce from topic to topic.
wondering what the podcast is all about? watch episode 1 with Luke and Laura.
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Watch Our Recent Episodes
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2026 Planning: Build Your Marketing Flywheel Before January
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The Death of Vanity Metrics: What Really Matters in 2025
Toucan TalksKickstart Your Week The Death of Vanity Metrics: What Really Matters Going into 2026 If your Instagram post gets 10,000 likes but no sales… did it really work? It’s the uncomfortable question every marketer needs to ask this year. For too long, marketers...
Email Is Back: Why Email Marketing Outperforms Social Media
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2025 Marketing Hot Topics: From Rebrands to Relevance
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Toucan Talks are hosted by the Kickstart Collective team!
We’re glad you’re here! We’re your Toucan Talks podcast hosts. Obessed with marketing, business, creative strategy, and helping businesses succeed, we’re talking with Wilmington-area business owners about their successes, challenges, and experiences growing their businesses.
Each week a member of our team takes the mic and chats with a guest.
Our goal is inspire your with new ideas, provide practical advice, and keep things fun as we bounce from question to question.
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About Toucan Talks
Whether you’re just interested in local business, starting your own, or have been in business for years, Toucan Talks is the podcast for you. We bounce from topic to topic with our guests to give you an inside look at their life as a business owner. No question is off limits as we talk about what has led to the successes, challenges and more.
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