Jerry Levinson is an entrepreneur, business growth strategist, and founder of Profit Now. After spending 20 years building Blind Devotion, a window covering company in Chandler, Arizona, Jerry learned firsthand that expertise alone doesn’t guarantee business success. Following the 2009 financial crisis and the loss of his business, he committed himself to mastering marketing, sales,…

Aaron Hale is a US Army EOD veteran, real estate investor, business owner, podcaster, and ultra-endurance athlete. After a tragic injury on deployment overseas took his eyesight and hearing, Aaron hit rock bottom. Instead of staying there, Aaron resolved to not allow his circumstances to dictate the rest of his life. Since the injury, Aaron…

Ryan Ferrier is the CEO of Lob, the direct mail automation platform that brings the power of digital to direct mail. He leads the company’s mission to automate every step of direct mail campaigns from creation to delivery. Lob’s platform enables personalization and real-time measurement for over 12,000 businesses, including L’Occitane, Ro and Simplisafe.  In…

Nikki Barua is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and globally recognized expert on transformation. She is the CEO & Co-Founder of FlipWork, the workforce transformation system that turns AI into ROI by reinventing how people work. A lifelong learner, Nikki holds three master’s degrees, is fluent in five languages, and brings relentless curiosity…

Erika Andresen, JD, CBCP, MPA, is a recognized expert and consultant in Business Continuity. She has nearly two decades of experience as a lawyer in both the corporate finance world and the military. Erika became a subject matter expert in national security and disaster preparedness and response while advising different commands including during high-risk situations while deployed in Afghanistan…

Peet Van Niekerk is the CEO of Designer Needed, a firm empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses worldwide with affordable, cohesive branding that makes them feel proud and confident in every aspect of their brand. In this week’s episode, Peet explains that inconsistent logos, colors, fonts, messaging, and user experiences across touchpoints (website, social, print, networking…

Gal S. Borenstein is the Founder and CEO of The Borenstein Group, a Washington, DC-area branding, marketing, and public relations firm that has advised B2B, B2G, defense, cybersecurity, and technology organizations since 1994. With more than 28 years of experience, he is recognized for helping complex and highly technical companies transform from overlooked vendors into…

Ray Jang is the Founder & CEO of Atria, the world’s first AI Creative Strategist platform. He’s leading a new wave in marketing innovation, using AI to help brands create smarter, more effective campaigns without losing the human touch. Known as “the ads guy who hates ads,” Ray challenges how marketers think about testing, scaling,…

Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice, and host of the Global Top 1% podcast, Speaking to Influence: Communication Secrets of the C-Suite and the podcast ALPHAWHISPERERS: Genesis. Her mission is to transform executives into confident, inspiring leaders. A cognitive linguist by…

Jim Goetz is a dedicated expert in human performance optimization, holding certifications as a chiropractor, physiotherapist, and strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA, alongside numerous other credentials in the field. With a robust background in strength and conditioning, Jim has coached an impressive range of athletes, including high school wrestling champions, NCAA Division I…

Michael Hauge is a story expert, author and lecturer who helps writers, speakers, entrepreneurs and filmmakers grow their businesses by telling better stories. Michael has presented seminars, lectures and keynotes in person and online to more than 600,000 participants worldwide. As a Hollywood script consultant, he has worked on projects starring Will Smith, Morgan Freeman,…

Skip Wilson is an advertising luminary and the founder of DRAFT Media Partners, but his journey truly began as a storyteller at age 16. Starting his career as a copywriter, Skip learned early on that the most effective marketing isn’t about “pitching and prodding”—it’s about human connection. Skip champions a “Draft Mentality,” empowering leaders to…

Everett O’Keefe is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and International #1 bestselling author and the founder of Ignite Press, a hybrid publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, business leaders, and medical professionals grow their authority and revenue through publishing. His most recent solo book, The Power of the Published, explores how rapidly authoring and launching…

Sean Jordan is the President and Principal Investigator for the Research & Planning Group. As a 2009 graduate and current faculty member of the Master of Marketing Research (MMR) program at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville (one of the only professional marketing research post-graduate programs offered in the nation), Sean is equipped with a wide…

Cybersecurity expert, good guy hacker, and private investigator Robert Siciliano delivers “straight talk” on safety and security, stripping away jargon to empower everyday protection. A bestselling author and CEO of Safr.Me, and head trainer at Protectnowllc.com he is a trusted commentator featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and the Today Show, decoding complex threats for…

Brandon N. Towl is a marketing strategist, founder, self-described nerd and “Master of Questions.” After years of working closely with marketing teams, Brandon started noticing a deeper pattern: Many marketing teams were “spinning their wheels” because they were working from guesses. That realization led Brandon to launch Human Driven Understanding, a consultancy dedicated to deep…

Danny Kirk is the serial founder of ReddiReach, a profitable marketing agency specializing in Reddit marketing, AI search and growth hacking strategies. He’s revolutionizing how brands leverage Reddit for organic growth while optimizing for AI search platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. ReddiReach has served over 500 brands, startups and SMBs and helped achieve incredible results…

Steve Turner is the Principal and Owner of Solomon Turner PR in St. Louis. The firm, now in its 35th year, is known for its expertise in media relations and has received numerous awards, including recognition as one of the top PR firms in St. Louis for 17 consecutive years by Small Business Monthly. Steve…

Amos Balongo has been a corporate motivational speaking sensation since moving to the United States from Africa. He has presented at several leadership conferences and summits and traveled to over 32 countries motivating and transforming leaders with his message. In this episode, Amos shares his journey from Africa to the United States, his shift from…

David Garfinkel has helped copywriters and businesses in more than 100 industries increase profits. His book Breakthrough Copywriting is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon. Way back in 2004, he created and published the first widely used set of Copywriting Templates. Since 1993, he’s written sales letters that have brought in as much as $40 million…

Neil Rogers is an author, speaker, and business leader with over 37 years of experience in marketing & sales, generating revenue and guiding clients through highly effective & result-oriented marketing campaigns. In this episode, Neil shares insights from his book ‘Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar,’ illustrating…

Jeff has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of Republican politics, direct response strategy, fundraising, copywriting, design, donor acquisition, list selection, segmentation and analysis. His direct mail fundraising appeals have been recognized with more than a dozen industry awards. In this episode, he and Tom cover the importance of making mail skimmable,…

Doug is a brand specialist and an accomplished writer having contributed articles to Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, MSN Money, Yahoo Finance, and the Seattle Times, along with authoring several #1 best selling books. He’s also been featured on broadcast media including CBS & FOX News. He hosted his own show radio…

Vance is a former birth control factory security guard turned Disney leader, turned bankrupt out-of-work executive, turned carpet cleaner, turned successful entrepreneur. He helps business owners get, serve, and keep clients for life through creating experiences and response required marketing. He and Tom discuss the importance of systems and processes, customer retention, and practical steps…

Hunter co-founded SimpleCheck and SmartForm, tools that show you whether a lead can actually buy before your sales team wastes a minute. In this episode, he shares insights on how their tools help businesses identify leads with the desire, authority, and resources to buy, ensuring legal compliance. He and Tom explore techniques to get more…

Dave Valentine built 10 businesses that have collectively driven over $1 billion in revenue for 1,200+ clients—including Fortune 100 giants like Target, Time Magazine, and American Express. He now leads a global agency from a house by a river in the mountains—complete with three waterfalls—where strategy meets serenity. Merging conscious capitalism with unconventional marketing, he…

Scott Desgrosseilliers is the founder and CEO of Wicked Reports, a leading first-party marketing attribution platform for high-growth eCommerce brands. With over a decade of experience analyzing billions in ad spend, Scott helps marketers cut through the noise to find what’s really driving ROI. He’s the creator of the 5 Forces System, a proven framework…

Glenn recently retired as the EVP and GM of NWS and the co-founder of Gap Wireless Inc., where he spent his career at the intersection of sales, marketing, and business leadership. With a proven track record in driving growth in the telecom and tech distribution industries, Glenn is also the author of Never Sit in…

Jessie Fernández is a highly skilled marketing strategist with extensive experience working with brands across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. With expertise in branding, multichannel campaigns, and go-to-market strategies, Jessie has a solid foundation in media, print, and television and has been recognized as an award-winning professor of marketing in Honduras. Currently, Jessie…

Dr Raewyn Sleeman is a renowned Canadian business strategist, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience in the world of small business development and growth. She holds a doctorate in Business Administration, with a focus on small business marketing strategies. Having built multiple businesses herself, Dr Sleeman knows first-hand the obstacles entrepreneurs…