Switching Careers! w/Dir B2B Marketing Choice Hotels Judd Lewis! Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable! | Ep. 317

In this episode of Do This, Not That , host Jay Schwedelson interviews Judd Lewis , Director of B2B Marketing at Choice Hotels. They discuss Judd’s career transitions—from consumer to B2B marketing—along with the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and applying creative marketing tactics across industries. ================================================================= Best Moments (01:31) Judd’s career journey from college to Choice Hotels (05:26) Transitioning from consumer to B2B marketing (07:32) The challenges of changing industries (09:03) Applying consumer marketing tactics to B2B (10:56) Judd’s efforts to become more visible on social media (12:41) The importance of getting comfortable being uncomfortable (13:40) Judd’s college experience at the University of Miami ================================================================= Guest Bio Judd Lewis serves as the Director of B2B Marketing at Choice Hotels, a leading hospitality company with 7,500 hotels across 22 brands. Having worked for Under Armour, a nonprofit in Rwanda, and Warner Brothers Discovery, Judd brings a wide range of experience to his current role. His career journey underscores the value of adaptability and ongoing learning in the ever-evolving marketing landscape. ================================================================= Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/Registration Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com ================================================================= AND Don’t miss out on these awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hits! WunderKind: 20 Ideas in 40 Mins! Would You Rather?! Topic: Owned Channel Performance SECRETS! May 8th - Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/wouldyourather-ownedchannelperf7310021407273304064/theater/ Marigold: May 30th 11am est. More info coming soon! ================================================================= MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!! Looking to master consumer engagement in 2025? The 2025 Consumer Trends Index from Marigold reveals how AI, economic pressures, and personalized marketing are shaping consumer expectations. Uncover data-driven insights to foster stronger brand relationships, strike the right balance between personalization and privacy, and turn casual customers into loyal advocates. Download the 2025 Consumer Trends Index today at meetmarigold.com/guru and stay one step ahead of evolving consumer demands!