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Ruben Dua is the Founder and CEO of Dubb, a sales operating system that helps SMB to Fortune 500 teams scale revenue with the power of data, automation, and video. Before Dubb, he was responsible for demand generation and corporate marketing for the enterprise segment of Scorpion. Ruben hosts Connection Loop, an interview-style show that helps business people improve their branding, sales, marketing, and communication. He is also the author of Click Record: How Overcoming Fear, Storytelling, and Video Marketing Can Change Your Life.  In this episode… A company's growth is dependent on its sales. So how can you increase your connections, conversations, and conversions to impact your sales positively?  According to Ruben Dua, people who trust and have a relationship with your brand are the ones that will buy from you. So, companies need to start focusing on creating positive impressions on clients that foster great relationships. With Dubb, sales teams can boost connections, conversions, and revenue through per

Josh Becerra is the Founding Partner and President of Augurian, a digital agency focused on boosting leaders’ confidence in their digital marketing investments. He has 15-plus years of experience in digital marketing and is highly skilled at making complex data intelligible. Josh excels at creating clarity during client meetings and providing reports focusing on aspects of a client’s digital marketing initiatives.  In this episode… The digital space is a complicated environment. So how do you convert leads into clients and drive results for your business? Josh Becerra recommends partnering with experts to craft digital strategies that are both profitable and scalable. One of the major mistakes companies make is beginning their marketing strategy at the bottom of the funnel, near a customer’s point of purchase. However, an expert partnership can help you understand the whole client journey, begin at the top of the funnel, and close on high-quality leads. What other digital marketing investments can help your c

Jeff Hastedt is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Brkthru, which helps other organizations harness the selling power behind digital advertising. Before founding Brkthru, Jeff worked in mass media for companies such as CBS, Clear Channel, and Powerhitz. He’s also assisted brands and led digital campaigns for Ford, Indian Motorcycles, Lennox, and more. In this episode… How can you thrive and grow in the digital space?  Many companies struggle in the digital landscape. Why? Because it's moving at an accelerated pace, making it seem overwhelming, complicated, and confusing. According to Jeff Hastedt, brands need to hire experts in this space to help them successfully run digital media campaigns. Today, Jeff is sharing his entrepreneurial journey in founding Brkthru to help brands thrive in the digital environment.  Tune in to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes the Co-founder and Managing Director of Brkthru, Jeff Hastedt. Jeff talks about Brkthru and how it hel

Eric Becker is the Founder and CEO of MiliMatch, a SaaS company that provides rapid, data-driven intelligence for fast and effective human capital risk management. He has over 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 and cutting-edge start-up companies targeting healthcare and energy. Before MiliMatch, Eric successfully grew various companies from start-ups to successful acquisitions.  In this episode… Want to improve your hiring process, retention, culture, and productivity to scale your business? Where can you get the support needed to manage human capital and thrive as a company?  According to Eric Becker, people are an integral capital asset of any organization. He recommends investing in human capital to fast-track the growth of your company. Thanks to MiliMatch, companies can find better-fitting employees based on their behavior rather than the personality they try to portray in job interviews and resumes. Eric also shares how MiliMatch improves the working culture, client success, and overall value of a b

William Harris is the Founder and CEO of Elumynt, an e-commerce growth agency focused on profit via hyper scaling. Elumynt has been featured in Inc. Magazine as an Inc. 5000 Winner and Best Workplace Winner. William has helped acquire 13 companies, including one that sold to GoDaddy. He’s also published over 200 articles on the topic of e-commerce in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Shopify, and more. In this episode… The e-commerce space is booming because it gives consumers the freedom to access numerous stores and brands from their personal electronic devices. If you’re fortunate enough to have an e-commerce store, you probably started it for that very reason. But what happens when your store isn’t profitable? Entrepreneur and e-commerce expert William Harris recommends conducting a comprehensive discovery process. This usually entails analyzing your strategies to maximize your advertising profitability. So how does that work? Learn more in this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast as Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits d

Carlos Corredor is the Co-founder and CEO of Condor Agency, an ROI-driven digital marketing firm. He has 10 years of experience working in digital strategy and analytics and measuring the impact of marketing initiatives on business outcomes. Before Condor, Carlos was the Senior Manager of Digital Marketing and Analytics at Rise Interactive. Antonio Santana is the Co-founder and President of Condor Agency, which also functions as a staffing agency connecting US businesses with qualified, English-speaking Latin American talent. As a sports entrepreneur, he is also the Founder and Director of Wahoo, a platform that helps MLB teams find optimal prospects in the international market. In this episode… In a demanding talent market, companies struggle to acquire experienced staff who can provide value to the business. Some agencies leverage offshore talent to fill roles instantly. But these talent bases don’t always align with the company culture. So how can you develop a strategic hiring system to acquire people who

Shamit Khemka is the Founder and CEO of SynapseIndia, a premier IT outsourcing company based in India. Focusing on open-source frameworks and e-commerce, SynapseIndia provides software development and custom web mobile applications, primarily working with customers in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada. Over the last 23-plus years, the company has delivered over 10,000 projects for clients such as the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Steve Madden, IBM, 3M, and Johnson & Johnson. A commerce graduate in finance and economics from St. Xavier College, Shamit was resolute about launching a business right after college. He has comprehensive business expertise in technology businesses, including executive management, business ownership, international business relations, project management, consulting, and e-business. He is also a member of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) and YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) in New Delhi, India. In this episode… Technology is constantly evolving. As an IT company, how can y

Michael E. Gerber is a business coach, speaker, and the author of The New York Times’ mega best-seller, The E-Myth Revisited. He also authored 32 other books regarding small business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and industry-specific E-Myth advice.  Michael was named the “World’s #1 Small Business Guru” by Inc. Magazine. On a mission to “transform the state of small businesses worldwide,” Michael’s business development companies have served hundreds of thousands of small business owners for over 40 years. In this episode… If you run a business, you’ve likely heard of the E-Myth. Today, we sat down with the legendary author Michael E. Gerber to learn more about the inspiration behind his books, his views on developing a company, and the timeless principles that apply to any business.  One of Michael’s key points is that no matter what type of business you own, you’re in the people business. That’s why you should continue challenging, motivating, and developing your employees. When your people are well cared

Scott Scully is the Founder and CEO of Abstrakt Marketing Group, a B2B lead generation and business growth agency. In this role, he has led the company to become one of the most successful privately held marketing startups in the St. Louis region. Over the past 28 years, Scott has started, invested in, or played a major role in several companies in the marketing and lead generation space, three of which have exceeded $12 million in annual revenue. He is also the co-host of The Grow Show, a podcast for business leaders and entrepreneurs with a growth-driven mindset.  In this episode… Predictable sales pipelines are integral to any successful business. Yet many companies struggle to make persuasive sales pitches and optimize their outreach efforts to generate prospects. So what are the best sales practices to grow your business? Scott Scully instructs sales teams to conduct outreach strategies through outbound sales calls, website building, and email campaigns. Before implementing any strategy, defining your ta

Spencer Hadelman is the Founder and CEO of Advantage Marketing, a full-service marketing and media firm providing digital and traditional marketing and media solutions. In his role, he leads his team with innovative thinking to strategize and implement marketing tactics for notable higher education institutions, e-commerce and retail businesses, and golf resorts. Spencer has spoken at multiple education institutes and conferences across the country, educating leadership teams on the best practices for widespread, targeted awareness and creating new client acquisitions.  In this episode… The most successful agencies are led with confidence and a clear direction. So what does it take to become a fearless leader? Today’s guest shares how to earn clients’ trust while remaining unbothered by others’ opinions.  According to Spencer Hadelman, you can’t be everything to everyone. After realizing he couldn’t please every client, Spencer began delivering his services with candor and transparency. This allows him to vis

Laura Barnard is the Founder of BREAKTHRU Brands, an agency that closes gender gaps and advances women in leadership. She has worked for top brands such as Wrigley and Haribo of America. Laura holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA in psychology from Harvard University, which she attributes to her success as a marketing professional. Even with an impressive educational background, it’s Laura’s tenure as a college basketball player and team captain that she believes helped hone her leadership skills.  In this episode… Studies show that women leaders are two times more likely than male leaders to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It has also been found that female leadership styles are more fitting to lead organizations of the future. So why is it that women in leadership are still more of an exception than the norm? That’s where women like Laura Barnard come into play. A business leader with an elite educational pedigree who celebrates many accolades, she realized the void of women i

David (Dave) Valentine is the CEO of Avadel, an agency that helps people connect with their ideal prospective clients. He owns eight businesses that have collectively generated over 1 billion dollars for over 1,000 clients, including major brands and Fortune 100 companies like Target, Time magazine, and American Express.  Having risked a heart attack from burnout at age 29, Dave realized he needed to learn how to scale his businesses without being overwhelmed by stress. Merging conscious capitalism with an unconventional marketing approach, Dave has rapidly grown his businesses by investing in people rather than paid advertising. In this episode… Do you want to acquire more clients? Have you considered leveraging outrageous offers? Many companies become stagnant after reaching a certain point of growth. Why? Because they don't know how to gain new clients. According to Dave Valentine, who owns several profitable businesses, companies can customize and leverage outrageous offers to acquire customers and thrive

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25. He has been involved in podcasting and was a Senior Producer for one of the early business podcasts; he assisted in putting all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders. Dr. Weisz has also been running his podcast, Inspired Insider, since 2011. He has featured top entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs of companies such as P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, and many more. In addition to running Rise25, Dr. Weisz owns a nutritional supplement business and continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility, Chiropractical Solutions & Massage. John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and was a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and has run his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. John has be

Jason Kramer is the Founder and CEO of Cultivize, an agency that helps B2B organizations leverage lead-nurturing strategies and technologies to convert leads into paying customers. He helps sales teams boost accountability, lock in client loyalty, and create more customer purchases while systematizing the sales and marketing process. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Jason is a SharpSpring Certified Consultant. Before Cultivize, he was the Founder of JLK Creative, where he worked with service-based companies on branding, web development, print, and email marketing.   In this episode… Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms are viable solutions for overwhelmed businesses struggling to organize their contacts and data. But what is the leading software, and how can you migrate from antiquated technology? When it comes to assessing a new platform, Jason Kramer finds that most companies don’t leverage the full potential of their current software, leading to lost data that can’t be extracted easi

Mark Patchett is the Founder of Growth Shop, an agency that launches direct-to-consumer brands with $5 million to $30 million annual revenue. As an e-commerce entrepreneur, he has spent over 12 years building growth teams to scale businesses with over $1 billion in revenue. Mark has experience across more than 250 companies, from hyper-growth startups to global brands like the BBC, The Economist, and Channel 4. Before Growth Shop, he held various roles at Resident, including Growth Advisor, VP of Growth, and Head of Performance.  In this episode… Do you want to grow your business? Most companies believe that to scale rapidly, you have to expand your budget. What if you could double your revenue without spending more money? According to Mark Patchett, 80% of customers don’t scroll past the top of your web page. So to maximize the path to purchase, you have to increase the conversion rate, average order value, and customer lifetime value by 26%. To take it one step further, Mark says to compile customer reviews

Tom Shipley is the Co-founder and CEO of AVA Acquisitions, an advertising agency aggregation company created to acquire a series of agencies. AVA builds value through programmatic scaling and a people-first approach. Before AVA, Tom raised $100 million to launch Foundry, the Amazon and e-commerce brand aggregator. He is a serial entrepreneur, platform and e-commerce investor, strategic advisor, speaker, and the leading expert in omnichannel brand building and business rollups. Tom's brands have sold over $2 billion through direct-to-consumer, Amazon, and retailers including Costco, Ulta, CVS, Nordstrom, HSN, and more. In this episode… Many people struggle with starting, running, and scaling a business. How can you create something that is transformational and positively impacts people's lives? Having served in the Israeli Defense Forces, Tom Shipley learned significant lessons that have helped him successfully navigate his personal and professional life. Gaining knowledge from his experiences, Tom became a se

Andrew Gottlieb is the Founder and CEO of No Typical Moments, a specialized digital marketing agency that works exclusively with purpose-driven and social impact-focused businesses to advance humanity. No Typical Moments is a California Benefit Corporation and a member of 1% For the Planet. In 2014, the company merged with GameChangers 500 and grew its revenue to over seven figures through bootstrapping and reinvesting profits back into the business. Andrew is also the co-author of The Two-Week Notice, which details his entrepreneurial journey.   In this episode… Are you struggling to make the most out of entrepreneurship? Agency ownership involves numerous challenges, setbacks, and ensuing successes that make it well worth the battle. So how can you cultivate a sense of purpose in your life and career? When starting out, Andrew Gottlieb recommends finding sources of inspiration and joining CEO and entrepreneur peer groups. Aside from the mentors who have helped Andrew along his journey, he has joined the Bui

Anatoliy Labinskiy is the Founder of Golden Stream Media (GSM), a boutique e-commerce growth agency. With seven years of experience in sales, digital marketing, and business development, he has served international clients across various industries, including e-commerce, construction, gas, banking, and event organization. Anatoliy is a four-time winner of seven-figure awards in the e-commerce space and is an official member of the Forbes Business Council.  In this episode… How does one transition from struggling to make ends meet to achieving personal and professional success? Do you have the entrepreneurial determination, grit, and tenacity to transform your life?  After losing multiple part-time jobs and barely paying the rent on a master bedroom in a small Dubai apartment, Anatoliy Labinskiy came across e-commerce. He launched and lost several online businesses before discovering the power of compelling advertising copy. When marketing a product, Anatoliy emphasizes the importance of developing succinct, w

Daniel James is the Founder and CEO of mint performance marketing, a full-service agency that helps disruptive DTC and e-commerce brands accelerate growth through performance marketing. In 2021, mint was acquired by Social Chain Agency, a social media and e-commerce group. Since 2004, Daniel has led digital marketing strategies at companies including MySpace, AOL, Adidas, and Disney. In this episode… In today’s digital marketing landscape, customer acquisition costs are exorbitant, so brands need to retain their top customers. Brand performance is crucial for driving loyalty, but it’s essential to leverage the right channels. So, what are some customer retention strategies you can utilize to maximize brand awareness and engagement? Digital strategist Daniel James recognizes the value of influencer marketing. This strategy builds engagement through user-generated content (UGC). When utilizing this form of marketing, Daniel advises you to focus on the community before the influencer to generate content relevant

Alano Vasquez is the Founder and CEO of Cyberwhyze, a branding and advertising agency that helps growing cybersecurity companies build brands that scale and execute effective, ROI-producing marketing campaigns. Cyberwhyze has helped countless cybersecurity companies achieve powerful marketing results that directly support their business objectives.  Alano was also the Founder and Chief Strategist of FLX Interactive, a team of digital marketing strategists, designers, SEO nerds, and technologists focused on helping small and mid-size B2B companies sustainably grow their brands through effective marketing strategies. He has a bachelor's degree in business economics, technology management, and entrepreneurship from UC Santa Barbara. In this episode… Are your marketing campaigns where you want them to be? Want to get recognized as a go-to security company?   The cybersecurity space is exploding with opportunity, and the most recognized brands are the ones that will succeed. Since this is a very complex space, sec