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![[Top Agency Series] Building a Results-Driven Dental Marketing Agency With Brett Allen](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/brett-allen-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Building a Results-Driven Dental Marketing Agency With Brett Allen
Brett Allen is the host of The Marketing 32 Show and the Founder of Marketing 32, a dental marketing agency specializing in internal and external marketing strategies to help dental practices grow. Under Brett’s leadership, Marketing 32 has successfully supported over 215 dental practices across the US, Canada, and Australia by implementing its unique Practice Impact Formula, which guarantees growth within 30 days or the service is free. Brett’s journey into dental marketing started with his expertise in search engine optimization and online marketing, which he honed as a marketing director in Houston before launching his own company.
![[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Referral Marketing With Predictive Technology With Ben Dixon of Naxum](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ben-dixon-headshot.jpg)
[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Referral Marketing With Predictive Technology With Ben Dixon of Naxum
Ben Dixon is the CEO of Naxum, a referral marketing technology company that provides innovative solutions to businesses worldwide. Under his leadership, Naxum has introduced tools like the UNIFY platform and predictive action engines, revolutionizing how companies approach referral marketing. With a background in sales and a passion for empowering entrepreneurs, Ben has been instrumental in developing platforms that enhance user engagement and drive growth. He is passionate about helping companies use referral marketing to build strong, trust-based relationships, ultimately driving success in their respective industries.
![[Top Agency Series] Navigating the Future of Intelligent Products With Mark Rickmeier of TXI Digital](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mark-rickmeier-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Navigating the Future of Intelligent Products With Mark Rickmeier of TXI Digital
Mark Rickmeier is the CEO of TXI Digital, a Chicago-based digital product innovation firm specializing in UX research, design, and software development. With over two decades of experience, he has led the creation of more than 100 digital products for clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to mission-driven nonprofits. Beyond his role at TXI, Mark is the Founder of initiatives like Walkshop, a leadership development retreat, and the Sticky Note Game, a facilitation technique enhancing team collaboration. He is also an active member of the Forbes Business Council and the Fast Company Executive Board, contributing thought leadership on innovation, company culture, and inclusive design.
![[Top SaaS & Israel Business Series] Unlock Your Company’s Digital Wisdom With Yuval Gonczarowski](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/yuval-gonczarowski-headshot.jpg)
[Top SaaS & Israel Business Series] Unlock Your Company’s Digital Wisdom With Yuval Gonczarowski
Yuval Gonczarowski is the Founder and CEO of Akooda, an AI-powered operations intelligence platform that helps organizations unify and analyze internal data to drive faster, smarter decisions. Under his leadership, Akooda has secured $11 million in seed funding, used by Fortune 500 companies to streamline operations and unlock insights across digital workflows. A graduate of Harvard Business School with a MBA and the Technion from Israel Institute of Technology, Yuval previously served in Israel’s elite Unit 8200 and held technical and leadership roles at Intel, Apple, McKinsey & Company, and Tomorrow.io. He brings a unique blend of engineering expertise and business acumen to the enterprise tech space.

Revolutionizing Custom Logo Apparel With Fred Meyers of Queensboro
Fred Meyers is the Founder and President of Queensboro, a custom logo apparel business he started in 1982 while a student at Columbia University. Inspired by the popularity of Lacoste shirts and a desire to offer high-quality polos with personalized logos, he began his venture from his college dorm room. Over the past four decades, Fred has grown Queensboro into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, serving small businesses and major clients like Costco and Pepsi. Today, the company operates out of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Dallas, Texas, continuing its mission to help people share who they are with the world through custom apparel.
![[SaaS Series] Navigating the Crypto Landscape With Edward Woodford of Zero Hash](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/edward-woodford-headshot.jpg)
[SaaS Series] Navigating the Crypto Landscape With Edward Woodford of Zero Hash
Edward Woodford is the CEO and Co-founder of Zero Hash, a leading crypto-as-a-service platform that enables businesses to integrate digital assets into their offerings. Under his leadership, Zero Hash has processed over $45 billion in transactions and secured over $170 million in funding from prominent investors, including Point72 Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures.
Before founding Zero Hash, Edward co-founded Seed CX, a CFTC-registered derivatives execution venue, and gained experience at various hedge funds and startups. He holds a BA in philosophy, politics, and economics from the University of Warwick and a master’s degree in finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
![[Top Agency & Israel Business Series] Modern PR and Media Ownership Secrets With Omri Hurwitz](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/omri-hurwitz-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency & Israel Business Series] Modern PR and Media Ownership Secrets With Omri Hurwitz
Omri Hurwitz is the Founder and CEO of Omri Hurwitz Media, a leading PR agency specializing in tech startups and high-profile entrepreneurs. As a tech marketer and media strategist, he has built a global reputation by blending traditional media with social platforms to amplify client narratives and drive brand growth. Beyond PR, Omri owns equity in multiple media outlets, including Hurwitz TV — a digital publication that fuses business, lifestyle, and entertainment content. His innovative approach and emphasis on authenticity have positioned him as a rising influencer in the modern media landscape.
![[Private Equity Series] Building Enduring Businesses With Keith Burns](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/keith-burns-headshot.jpg)
[Private Equity Series] Building Enduring Businesses With Keith Burns
Keith Burns is the CEO and Co-chairman of Lullwater & Co., a private investment firm dedicated to building enduring companies through long-term partnerships. He also serves as Co-executive Chairman of Apex Physics Partners, the largest medical physics services provider in the US, and previously led Seneca Creek Partners, a search fund that completed 15 acquisitions and achieved a successful investor exit in 2019. A former attorney and Goldman Sachs executive, Keith holds a BBA from Emory University and a JD and MS in real estate development from Columbia University. He is an adjunct assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and actively mentors emerging entrepreneurs through teaching and board service.
![[Top Agency & Direct Response Series] Why Direct Mail Works and How To Do It Right With Rick Rappe](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rick-rappe-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency & Direct Response Series] Why Direct Mail Works and How To Do It Right With Rick Rappe
Rick Rappe is the President and Owner of RPM Direct Marketing, a Seattle-based agency specializing in direct mail marketing services, including lead generation, acquisition, loyalty, and win-back programs. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Rick has developed and managed some of the largest and most successful direct-marketing-driven sales channels in the country. Under his leadership, RPM delivers performance-driven direct mail programs tailored to clients’ unique goals.
![Re-Release [Top Giver Series] Beyond Giftology: The Art and Science of Gifting With John Ruhlin](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/john-ruhlin-headshot.jpg)
Re-Release [Top Giver Series] Beyond Giftology: The Art and Science of Gifting With John Ruhlin
John Ruhlin (1980–2024) was an American entrepreneur, speaker, and author best known for pioneering the concept of strategic gifting in business. He founded The Ruhlin Group, a firm specializing in personalized corporate gift strategies, and authored the best-selling book Giftology, which emphasizes the power of generosity to build lasting relationships. John began his career as a top sales representative for Cutco Cutlery, where he developed innovative approaches to client engagement. He passed away suddenly in August 2024 at 44, leaving a legacy of kindness and a transformative approach to business relationships.