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Josh Elizetxe is an Internet advertising veteran and successful serial entrepreneur. Last year, over 100,000,000 people interacted with websites and brands owned by Josh's parent company. He serves on the board of the Phoenix Coding Academy and the Fleischer Scholars Program. Josh is a sought-after company advisor and Angel Investor in the software (SaaS), e-commerce, and advertising technology industries. With an uncanny focus on data-driven strategy, his work has resulted in over $1 Billion in proven enterprise value tracked since 2009. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:20] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Josh Elizetxe.  [4:30] A low moment in Josh’s career.  [6:15] Why it’s often hard to ask for help.  [10:20] Proud moments in Josh’s career.  [14:00] Josh shows off the Snow package.  In this episode… How do you react when things get stressful? Do you pride yourself in your ability to get help or are you proud of your ability to face challenges head-on? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear

Sina Djafari is the founder of Douplane - a provider of hosted order management software for ecommerce retailers, suppliers, and marketplaces. Sina is a long-time entrepreneur focused on SaaS applications for ecommerce. His areas of interest include ecommerce supply chain management, drop-ship management, and monetization of content and social networks through ecommerce.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Sina Djafari. [2:00] Sina talks about customer success stories and common mistakes.  [4:20] Popular ecommerce platforms.  [5:50] How did Sina get involved with ecommerce?  [8:00] Challenges with bootstrapping and building out Duoplane.  [9:50] Common mistakes that business make with their inventory.  [12:20] Proud moments from the journey.  In this episode… What does it take to build a business focused on providing high-quality ecommerce dropshipping solutions? What are some of the unique challenges and common mistakes? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hea

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.  [4:20] The lowest moment in business for Jim.  [7:00] Proud moments from the journey.  [11:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… When was the last time you gave back to your community in a meaningful way? Did you go volunteer for a clean-up day or did you participate in a local food drive? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Jim McCarthy. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jim opens up about his experience growing his business, challenges he faced along the way, why he enjoys giving back to his community, and much more.

Ryan Lane is the founder of Dream Beard. Four months after he and his wife started Dream Beard in 2012, they had sold products in over 35 countries! Since then they’ve expanded and developed other products for men’s grooming that aren’t just beard-specific.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:36] Jeremy Welcomes his guest, Ryan Lane.  [2:10] What caused Dream Beard to take off?  [3:35] Ryan talks about his time as a minister and how that led to starting a business.  [6:00] What additional products does Dream Beard feature? What are Ryan’s favorites?  [8:00] Ryan opens up about challenges the business has faced along the way.  [11:20] Leading with a message of love.  [12:50] Why hand-written notes helps you stand out.  [14:40] Ryan’s proudest moment in life and business.  In this episode… When was the last time you took a good look in the mirror and re-evaluated the way you look? Let’s face it - women often do this more than men - but men need to look good too! On this episode of Inspired Insider, yo

Franz Jordan is the Co-Founder of Sellics which is a powerful all-in-one tool that combines everything sellers need to be successful on Amazon. Sellics evolved from Franz’s first company Marketplace Analytics, a German data analytics company that was the first of its kind to focus on Amazon SEO back in 2014. You can manage and optimize your Sponsored Product campaigns entirely in the Sellics PPC Manager. Other features include a profit dashboard, keyword ranking optimizer, competitor monitoring, and much more. Companies such as Bosch appliances, Lego, and Brita are some of the businesses that use Sellics.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:22] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Franz Jordan.  [2:20] How does Sellics come up with the right keywords for users? What other features do they offer?  [4:30] Common mistakes ecommerce sellers make.  [6:20] Make sure to review the performance of your ads!  [8:00] Tends that Franz sees in the ecommerce industry.  [10:00] A proud moment from the journey.  In this epis

Jason Myers is a co-founder of Bold Commerce - a software development company that provides industry-leading eCommerce solutions for the world's most innovative brands. With a team of over 250 professionals who live and breathe ecommerce - Bold Commerce is making a significant contribution to the ecommerce marketplace.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Jason Myers.  [2:50] Jason talks about the apps they’ve developed at Bold Commerce.  [6:15] How often do Jason and his team host hackathons? What are they like?  [8:30] Focusing on a healthy company culture.  [11:50] What is the builder’s code?  [14:20] How did Jason meet and partner with his co-founders?  [17:10] What is the hiring process like at Bold Commerce?  [19:25] Creating customer solutions.  [25:00] A proud business moment for Jason.  In this episode… How do you develop and nurture a healthy company culture? Does it come from the top-down, mission statements, or something completely different? How do you enco

Carrie Abbott is the founder of Newfangled Confections - a contemporary return to blast-from-the-past candy with a dash of love and nostalgia-based in Indianapolis, IN. Carrie’s modern take on grandma’s candy dish favorites is inspired by fond childhood memories that included many trips with her grandfather to Hook’s Drugstore in the late 1970s. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:41] Carrie joins the podcast to talk about Newfangled Confections.  [1:50] How did Carrie end up as a small business owner?  [2:50] The challenge of keeping the right amount of inventory on hand.  [4:00] Milestones from the journey.  [5:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… Do you remember that one driving factor that led you to your career? Does that decision still bring a smile to your face or have you made a pivot in your career since then? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and business leader Carrie Abbott. In her conversation with Jeremy, Carrie opens up about how she got started creatin

Josh Elizetxe is an Internet advertising veteran and successful serial entrepreneur. Last year, over 100,000,000 people interacted with websites and brands owned by Josh's parent company. He serves on the board of the Phoenix Coding Academy and the Fleischer Scholars Program. Josh is a sought-after company advisor and Angel Investor in the software (SaaS), e-commerce, and advertising technology industries. With an uncanny focus on data-driven strategy, his work has resulted in over $1 Billion in proven enterprise value tracked since 2009.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:20] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Josh Elizetxe.  [4:20] Josh talks about his background and what led him to consider changing his name.  [11:30] What was it like securing the trademark for Snow?  [15:00] Josh talks about mentors and influences in his career.  [27:00] How has Josh expanded the Snow brand?  [31:15] Why dental health is so important.  [34:40] Josh talks about Snow’s marketing efforts.  [39:15] How has Josh addressed th

Joseph Abitbol is the co-founder of Seller Locker - a Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) Pick & Pack fees manager and reimbursements solution company.  Franz Jordan is the founder of Sellics - an All-in-One Amazon software platform that powers both small to medium businesses and enterprises to scale their success on Amazon. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:48] Jeremy welcomes his guests, Joseph Abitbol (SellerLocker) & Franz Jordan (Sellics)  [1:20] The problem with multiple SKU’s.  [3:00] You should have a campaign for every single product.  [3:45] Joseph talks about how SellerLocker helps Amazon sellers.  [5:30] Franz explains the value that Sellics brings to the marketplace.  [7:40] Profitability or sales velocity?  [11:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… Have you ever wanted a peek into what it takes to run a successful ecommerce business in 2019? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneurs and business leaders - Joseph Abitbol (SellerLocker) and Franz Jordan (Sellic

Stefan Georgi regularly charges 50-100K for a single sales letter and is a sought after copywriter and runs a group of the who’s who of direct response companies that include people from Agora, Natural Health Sherpa, and some other 9 figure health companies. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:45] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Stefan Georgi.  [5:15] Stefan talks about what he’s learned from his wife, Laura.  [7:30] Mentors and peers who have impacted Stefan.  [12:00] Stefan opens up about his work with Justin Goff.  [15:00] Testing headlines.  [17:45] What is the best way to use video on a sales site?  [19:30] Stefan explains what RMBC is.  [22:20] Research is the key to good copywriting.  [27:15] Expanding on the RMBC process.  [31:40] How Stefan helps businesses get their message out.  [33:20] Common mistakes that most brands make.  [37:45] Who is the ideal client for Stefan’s call center services?  [40:40] How did Stefan end up starting his own supplement company?  [46:15] Stefan shares some sales cop

Eddie Lichstein is the managing partner for Rejoiner - an email marketing agency. Eddie is also the co-founder of Autoplicity - an auto parts and supplies store which sells a variety of new parts and accessories for cars and trucks, both foreign and domestic.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Eddie Lichstein.  [1:50] What is Rejoiner?  [3:50] Why do business leaders like to use Rejoiner?  [5:00] Eddie shares a customer success story.  [7:00] Who should use Rejoiner?  [9:30] Why taking care of your customer is key.  [11:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… What is the best way to ensure that customers keep coming back to your business? Should you focus on the quality of your product or service? Should you focus on creating great customer service? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Eddie Lichstein. In his conversation with Jeremy, Eddie opens up about why he partnered with Rejoiner, how the service helps customer

Manuel Suarez is the founder of Attention Grabbing Media (AGM) which is a full-service, social media marketing agency. He runs and has successfully founded several 8 figure ecommerce brands. Manuel went on to help his father, Frank Suarez, into a leading force in the field of Alternative Medicine which turned into 7 different companies. After people learned what Manuel had done with his own brands many approached him for help. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Manuel Suarez.  [4:50] Dispelling the myth of the “Big break” and exploring Manuel’s background.  [10:20] Going through the housing crisis and enduring bankruptcy.  [14:45] How did Manuel escape the attraction of drugs?  [21:30] Manuel talks about how he supported himself when he moved to the US.  [28:15] What led to the turn around of Manuel’s career?  [35:00] Manuel talks about his experience building a business on Amazon.  [37:20] Facebook Advertising is the wave of the future.  [42:00] Creating content and

Stefan Georgi regularly charges 50-100K for a single sales letter and is a sought after copywriter and runs a group of the who’s who of direct response companies that include people from Agora, Natural Health Sherpa, and some other 9 figure health companies. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:45] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Stefan Georgi.  [5:00] What Stefan learned from his father.  [9:30] Stefan reflects on the death of his father.  [11:45] Proud professional accomplishment from Stefan’s career.  [14:40] A low moment from Stefan’s career.  [17:20] How to get a copy of Stefan's Sales Letter Outline and more.  [22:45] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… Would people around you say that you are a person of integrity? Which is more important to you, integrity or success? What if you could have both over the course of your career? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur, Stefan Georgi. In his conversation with Jeremy, Stefan opens up about the impact his fa

Today we have Mark Aramli the inventor and founder of BedJet. Bedjet is the world’s first rapid cooling and heating system just for your bed. Mark started his career working on the space suit for NASA. He was responsible for helping engineer elements relating to heating and cooling of the interior space suit environment for the astronauts. Mark’s career has included collaborating with BMW on their first zero-emissions hydrogen powered 7-series sedan, working with Capstone Turbine Corporation, and even portable power systems for the U.S. Army and Marines. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Mark Aramli.  [4:00] Mark talks about working with the Harmon Brothers.  [7:00] Why Mark doesn’t spend much money on brand awareness.  [9:15] Who is the target audience for the Bedjet?  [11:30] Mark describes the Bedjet and explains how it has evolved.  [16:10] How did Mark validate the Bedjet?  [18:10] Mark talks about his experience with using the Kickstarter platform.  [21:20] Tak

Manuel Suarez is the founder of Attention Grabbing Media (AGM) which is a full-service, social media marketing agency. He runs and has successfully founded several 8 figure ecommerce brands. Manuel went on to help his father, Frank Suarez, into a leading force in the field of Alternative Medicine which turned into 7 different companies. After people learned what Manuel had done with his own brands many approached him for help. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Manuel Suarez.  [4:00] Manuel talks about why he LOVES using Facebook Messenger.  [9:50] How to connect with Manuel.  [11:00] Get your message out there!  In this episode… One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is getting your message out to the public. For some businesses, a billboard is a good way to broadcast their message - for others; it’s a Facebook Ad. What the best way to share your message? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and marketer, Man

This episode features three top direct response marketers - Brian Kurtz, John Carlton and Richard Armstrong. John is known as “the most respected writing teacher alive”… and the list of well-known marketers who reference John as their primary mentor for writing sales messages is staggering. He worked closely with direct response giants Jay Abraham and Gary Halbert for years… He has a SIMPLE SYSTEM that takes you step-by-step through the process called the simple writing system. Brian helped build Boardroom Inc., which is at its height, was a 150 million dollar company. Brian has overseen the mailing of over 1.3 billion pieces of direct mail over the past 30+ years and has worked alongside some of the top people in the direct marketing industry. Richard is one of the nation’s leading freelance direct response copywriters. He was voted the AWAI copywriter of the year in 2012. Richard is a two-time winner of the Caples Award – this is the “Oscars” of direct mail. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:05] Je

Today we have Mark Aramli the inventor and founder of BedJet. Bedjet is the world’s first rapid cooling and heating system just for your bed. Mark started his career working on the space suit for NASA. He was responsible for helping engineer elements relating to heating and cooling of the interior space suit environment for the astronauts. Mark’s career has included collaborating with BMW on their first zero-emissions hydrogen powered 7-series sedan, working with Capstone Turbine Corporation, and even portable power systems for the U.S. Army and Marines.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Mark Aramli. [3:40] Mark talks about using Amazon’s Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) program. [6:20] How does Mark keep knock-offs at bay? [10:50] A low moment in business for Mark. In this episode… What does it take to push through and overcome challenges in life and business? Do you have a plan to face adversity head on or will you cross that bridge when you get to it? On this episode of

Laura Gale is the founder of Gale Creative Marketing. She started Gale Creative to help entrepreneurs and marketers to write, publish and market books that transform their businesses. She is certified by Digital Marketer in content marketing, conversion funnel optimization, and traffic acquisition, and has a degree in writing and publishing. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:55] Jeremy introduces his guest, Laura Gale. [6:15] Laura talks about her experience working with the Twilight books. [8:30] What it was like working with JK Rowling’s post-Harry Potter books. [12:50] How working on memoirs is a whole different animal. [15:15] The value of meeting with someone face to face. [19:45] Lessons learned from direct response marketing. [23:00] Laura shares an innovative way she reached out to someone via mail. [26:15] Creating content for ecommerce businesses. [29:45] What was it like to leave the publishing industry? [35:15] Laura talks about what it is like working as a Ghost Writer. [37:40] Finding t

Chris Gronkowski is the founder of Ice Shaker. Ice Shaker is a vacuum-insulated, stainless-steel protein shaker that holds ice for over 30 hours and is the chosen shaker bottle for people like Alex Rodriguez and Mark Cuban who are both investors, Marshawn Lynch and of course all the Gronkowski brothers - Glenn, Dan, Gordie and Rob. Chris is a former NFL fullback who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at the University of Arizona. He was on the hit TV show Shark Tank and received an investment from Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez for 150K for 15% and just 1 year after being featured Ice Shaker grew from 1 product to over 80 SKUs. Today, you can find Ice Shaker in over 3,500 GNC locations and UFC gyms across the USA. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:50] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Chris Gronkowski. [3:30] The lowest moment in business for Chris. [6:30] A moment that Chris is proud of. In this episode… Did you know that relying on sites like A

Daniel Harmon is the co-founder and creative visionary at Harmon Brothers - where they use storytelling, humor and direct response to create social videos that sell products. They are behind some of the most viral ads and have collectively driven more than one billion views, over $300 million in sales, and revolutionized the way products are marketed. They have created Internet advertising blockbusters including Squatty Potty, Purple Mattresses, Chatbooks, FiberFix and Poo~Pourri to name a few.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Daniel Harmon. [3:20] Daniel talks about growing up in a large rural family. [7:30] How did Daniel get involved with home security sales? [11:30] Learning to market to a larger audience. [16:00] How the Harmon Brothers got started. [24:20] Working with the folks from Squatty Potty. [29:15] How Daniel and his team create captivating videos. [34:00] Creating a good call to action. [37:50] A low moment in business for Daniel. In this episode… Wh