Kevin Wagstaff and his brother Michael turned a $5,000 investment into a $27 million ARR home inspection software business—without raising venture capital for the first six years.After nine months of customer research, they built Spectora by focusing on one philosophy: serve before selling. Kevin answered every support message within 60 seconds for five years, showed up daily in online communities without pitching, and even took a 6AM Sunday demo that unlocked their biggest growth wave. Today,

In this episode of The Futur Podcast, Chris Do talks with branding veteran David Brier, author of Brand Intervention and Rich Brand, Poor Brand. They explore what separates brands that thrive from those that fade—focusing on culture, generosity, and accountability over profit. David shares how “rich” brands create environments where creativity and collaboration flourish, while “poor” brands rely only on transactions and metrics. He also reflects on his decades in design, his friendship with Gary

Tired of B2B marketing that sounds like a dry manual? In this episode of The Marketing Blender Show, hosts Dacia Coffey and Ryan Heath show you how to swap jargon for irresistible narratives that win clients and close deals.Learn the art and science of storytelling in B2B marketing to transform your brand from forgettable to essential. The Deep Dive - Your business has a story, and it's your most powerful marketing tool. Join us as we dive deep into how to build a winning narrative for your B2B

In this episode, host Andres Figueira interviews Taras Rybak, Partner at Fusion Asset Management. Fusion operates in the UK wealth management sector with three complementary businesses: acquiring independent financial advisory firms, managing investment portfolios for private clients, and operating Justify Technology—a unified platform that consolidates the fragmented tech stack financial advisors use daily. Managing £2 billion in assets across 13 UK offices, Fusion is navigating the intersection of

#294 Event Strategy | First time podcast guest alert! I invited Allison and Anna from the Exit Five team on for a conversation post Drive 2025 - to talk about lessons learned and behind the scenes from our annual marketing conference in Vermont. Snag your tickets for next year now exitfive.com/driveTimestamps(00:00) - – Intro(02:08) - – Why events are making a comeback in B2B marketing (06:08) - – What Drive is and how it started (11:08) - – Why every event should start with the landing

Send us a text What if working with your spouse or sibling could be your unfair advantage instead of a constant tug-of-war? We sit down with women leading HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home service companies to unpack the real playbook for thriving in business together: define lanes, plan ahead, price with confidence, and protect the parts of life that matter most. We start with the stories behind Anchor Heating and Air in Charleston, Rogers Heating & Cooling in Virginia, and High Five...

In this essential episode, we sit down with Florin Simovici, CEO of TrafficManager and author of the industry's most comprehensive guide to building and managing affiliate programs. With 15 years of experience across multiple verticals—from iGaming to e-commerce—Florin shares the hard-won lessons that separate scaling programs from struggling ones. Florin pulls back the curtain on what actually drives sustainable growth, revealing why most networks fail before they even begin and how the in...

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love welcomes back Kevin Wheeler, a seasoned business development consultant with over 30 years of experience advising law and professional services firms on strategy, marketing, and client growth. Together, they explore “Growing Key Clients: The Low-Hanging Fruit of Business Development.” Kevin explains that most firms overlook their most lucrative opportunities—their existing clients. Rather than constantly chasing new business, firms can achieve

Send us a textCrypto isn’t supposed to feel like homework. We sit down with Lani Dizon, co-founder and president of Zenza Capital and the RYO Digital Project, to unpack how RYO turns Web3 from hype into habit—usable money, real payments, and tools your family can actually trust. From the origin of RYO as Japan’s historic symbol of trust to its rebirth as a modern digital currency, we trace a clear through-line: make crypto simple, human, and useful.We dig into RYOPAY’s pilot with Grain X Global,

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hegron, a dual PhD scientist who traded the research lab for the startup world to solve a major problem in the music industry. Alan shares the incredible story behind Rhythmeet, his new platform designed to connect musicians, venues, and teachers. He breaks down how he’s applying a rigorous, scientific approach to building a tech company, from testing ideas and launching an MVP to strategically seeking co-founders to scale his vision. This episode is a

Entertainment has always moved culture—but what happens when brands step in as co-creators? Michael Sugar, the Academy Award-winning producer behind Spotlight and founder of Sugar23, joins Christian to discuss his new partnership with the Ad Council, why mental health is at the center of his storytelling agenda, and how great content can bridge purpose and profit while inspiring cultural shiftsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Tony Steuer, Chief Evangelist at Yetworth Collaborative, to explore how the financial services industry must evolve from product-driven approaches to relationship-focused strategies in an increasingly AI-driven world. Tony shares compelling insights on a major marketing opportunity that exists in better serving underrepresented clients, particularly women and people of color, who often don't feel "seen and heard" by trad...

You've issued the press release, but the reporters aren't calling. The truth is, getting media coverage requires a proactive, tailored media pitch, not just a document on a wire. If you're missing out on detailed press mentions that could be building your brand, this episode is for you! On today’s episode of FiredUp!, we dive into the mechanics of a winning PR strategy for B2B tech. We break down the difference between a press release and a pitch, how to craft an irresistible subject line, an...

How the Right Coach Can Transform Your Confidence, Brand and Business - Featuring Jeremy Schreifels of Box 7 MediaIn Episode 240 of the Expert Authority Coach Podcast, host Christine Blosdale has a conversation with ​her Accelerator coaching client Jeremy Schreifels, Executive Producer of Box ​7 Media, exploring the impact of coaching on business growth and personal development. Jeremy highlights the importance of coaching in helping him harness his existing skills and talents to build a

Show Notes: In this episode of The Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk, Co-Founder of HLH Growth Solutions, sits down with Maksym (Max) Petruk, CEO and Co-Founder of WeSoftYou, a custom software development company with over 100 team members and a growing focus on AI and education technology. Max shares the story behind WeSoftYou’s impressive growth in a competitive B2B software market — and the pivotal moments that shaped their success. From building strong client relationships to n...

Are you struggling with podcast burnout or debating if you should change your show's release cadence? Many podcasters feel guilty when they have to shift their schedule, worrying they're letting their audience down. But what if changing your cadence was actually a strategic move to protect your capacity and ensure a sustainable podcast? In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we speak with Shanti Joy Gold about her journey of adjusting her show's format and cadence between seasons. She ...

If you’re a home remodeling contractor tired of hoping for referrals, rolling the dice on marketing, or sweating every cash-flow curveball…welcome to your new shop. Sawdust to Success is the show built for blue-collar champions in the home-service trenches. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and business coach Chad Murray, each episode gives you: • Smart, no-fluff sales and marketing strategies • Real business coaching from someone who actually built and exited a multi-million dollar service...

S3E15 - Pattern disrupt marketingPeople are confronted with thousands of marketing assets every day. In the street, on the internet, on social media, on tv. Marketing formats tend to turn into best practices and patterns, which become familiar to audience, and in turn ignorable. By disrupting patterns with unexpected formats, you can win back attention. In this week’s episode, Max and Jonas dive into pattern disrupt marketing. How do you go about disrupting patterns in your marketing

So many clients, and contacts ask us this question, so we decided to break it down in detail.In short - if you are not yet making money, then in most cases it is the wrong decision to use Kajabi. If you decide you wish to explore our offer on Kajabi, and receive our support then you can either send me a message, saying Kajabi, and we can discuss it more. Or you can get started using this affiliate link, and receive a free 30 day trial. Once you have it, let me know and we will send you

What happens when Halloween nostalgia collides with consumer nightmares and a haunted house line that just won’t end? We mash satire, music, and storytelling into a fast, punchy ride—from a deadpan “interview” about unsafe toys and marketing spin to campy monster choruses that resurrect the joy of novelty records. The result is a crooked funhouse mirror: sharp jokes about risk dressed up as play, stitched together with melodies that make fear feel strangely friendly. We kick off by skewering...