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…

Co-Founders of Tipton Franklin Marketing Strategies, Angela and Travis redefine the possible for AgTech and Biotech businesses. Together they deliver bold marketing strategies with an ethical approach and measurable results. Tom talks to them about using AI to fuel marketing growth in agtech and biotech industries. They dive into their strategic approach to AI adoption…

Kasim Aslam is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses, including two successful exits. He is the co-founder of Driven Mastermind, creator of Digital Marketer’s Paid Traffic Certification, and author of three bestselling books, including You vs Google, a #1 international bestseller in marketing and advertising. Named one of the top…

Sam Nelson is the CEO of Downstreet Digital, an award-winning, digital marketing agency specializing in high-impact advertising and branding. With nearly 15 years of experience in digital strategy, Sam has led campaigns for national food chains, major media organizations, and high-stakes political races. Sam shares valuable insights from his political and marketing experience, emphasizing the…

Amber Briggle is the CEO of B-Well Enterprises and the founder and owner of Soma Massage Therapy, a multi-award-winning business and the nation’s most exciting new franchise opportunity. Amber became a massage therapist in 2004 and began Soma Massage Therapy in 2011. Through tenacity and determination she has literally built (and rebuilt, thanks to the…

Sara Nay is the CEO at Duct Tape Marketing. Since her start in December 2010, she has consulted and advised thousands of small business owners on how to build, grow, and scale a profitable business. She has a passion for helping small business owners focus on their zone of genius and build a team around…

Atiba de Souza is your secret weapon when your team is underperforming. As a CEO Strategist and Team Productivity Expert, he transforms struggling organizations into productivity powerhouses through proven leadership frameworks that deliver immediate results. Atiba shares his unique CASE method and other tactical strategies that help business owners delegate more effectively, eliminate bottlenecks, and…

Corey has 15 years of in-house agency experience, including as Scorpion’s CMO, where he helped grow revenue from $20M to $150M in 6 years. He just published his bestselling book: Anyone, Not Everyone: a Proven System for Agencies to Escape Founder-Led Sales. Today, he helps digital agency founders scale revenue and profits with Deep Specialization.…

Annie M. Wyatt is the author and illustrator of A Horse in the Castle. Her passion for creating children’s books stems from a lifelong love of reading, a joy that has continued into adulthood. As a mother of two young children, she has witnessed firsthand the magic a captivating book can bring to young minds.…

Nikki Lindgren, an agency founder and startup advisor, is reshaping the landscape of beauty and lifestyle brand marketing with a human-centric approach. Over two decades, she has left her mark on the strategies of more than 228 brands. Nikki has overseen the management of over $100 million in digital media. Her extensive experience spans everything…

Professor Pete Alexander is the President of the greatest interior landscaping company in the San Francisco Bay Area – Office Plants by Everything Grows. In addition, he has served as an adjunct college professor for several universities, where he has helped inspire thousands of students to develop and apply key concepts of marketing specifically to…