Entrepreneurial Lessons and Failures Building a $220M Empire With Tommy Mello
Tommy Mello is the Owner of A1 Garage Door Service, the largest independently-owned garage door company in North America. Tommy is the author of the Amazon best-seller Home Service Millionaire, which details his story of turning a local garage door service business from $50,000 in debt to a $30 million company in seven years. He also created The Home Service Expert, a leading resource for ambitious home service entrepreneurs. Through The Home Service Expert, Tommy provides services as a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Trainer, and he hosts The Home Service Expert Podcast.
[Top Agency Series] Growth and Evolution of an Ad Agency With Paulo Salomao of King Ursa
Paulo Salomao is the Founder and CEO of King Ursa, a full-service advertising agency renowned for its creative-first approach and robust performance-driven strategies. Originally from Brazil, he traveled to Toronto to learn English and ultimately fell in love with Canada, where he cultivated a career in design, art direction, and film. With over a decade of agency experience, Paulo’s leadership has rocketed King Ursa to recognition as one of the top creative agencies in Canada. He is passionate about balancing artificial and emotional intelligence in communication and advocates for culture and trust in business relationships.
[Ecommerce & Top Agency Series] Tripling Amazon Sales With an 80/20 Approach With Kamaljit Singh
Kamaljit Singh is the CEO and Founder of AMZ One Step, an Amazon creative and marketing agency that enhances product listings to boost sales for Amazon sellers. Starting with retail arbitrage, he quickly moved to establish a successful private label brand, eventually selling it in 2018. Kamaljit’s agency has created over 100,000 infographics for Amazon sellers, specializing in conversion optimization and branding. In 2022, he strategically expanded his empire by acquiring Kenji ROI, another leading Amazon agency. He is passionate about leveraging his Amazon expertise to help e-commerce brands enhance their online presence.
[SaaS Series & EO Nashville] How To Transform Catering Chaos Into Calm With Michael Attias
Michael Attias is the Founder and CEO of CaterZen, the first web-based catering software for restaurants. Michael has a four-decade journey as a highly successful entrepreneur, restaurateur, and software innovator. Starting as a dishwasher at 16, he progressed to owning a barbecue franchise, where he honed his skills in catering sales using direct marketing. Michael transitioned to teaching other restaurant owners to double their catering profits and then bootstrapped CaterZen to provide comprehensive ERP software to the catering industry.
[Top Agency Series] Mastering SEO and Web Design With Ryan Tomlinson of Gooder Marketing
Ryan Tomlinson is the Founder and President of Gooder Marketing, a web design agency specializing in creating visually appealing and highly functional websites tailored to clients’ needs. Launching the agency in 2011, he leveraged his self-taught web development and SEO skills honed during the online poker boom into providing value for local businesses across various industries. With a focus on SEO and comprehensive digital strategies, Ryan has become an expert at helping clients establish a strong online presence. He believes in fostering relationships and has maintained several client partnerships for over 10 years, signifying his commitment to consistent, quality service.
[Top SaaS & Agency Series] Revolutionizing Small Business Digital Marketing With Cory York
Cory York is the CEO and Co-founder of Webware AI, a digital marketing SaaS platform that helps small businesses grow online. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, he has successfully launched and scaled two businesses to over $14 million in annual revenue and grown teams to over 350. Cory’s prior ventures include founding Gift Cards India and spearheading Shopify’s expansion into the Indian market. Returning to Canada, Cory leveraged his business acumen to transition Webware from a white-labeled Shopify to a leading digital marketing SaaS platform.
[Top Agency Series] Maximizing Your Digital Presence in a Franchising World With Kirk Allen
Kirk Allen is the COO and Co-founder of Reshift Media, a Toronto-based digital marketing agency specializing in social media, search engine marketing, and website development for franchises. Under his leadership, Reshift Media has grown from a startup with no clients to an international success story with around 200 clients. Kirk has over three decades of experience in cross-platform media sales within Canada’s largest media companies. With a passion for building long-standing relationships and driving digital innovation, he has also served on many industry boards, including CFA, IAB Canada, INMA, and NADbank.
[Top Agency Series] Matchmaking Tips for Businesses and Agencies With Behdad Jamshidi
Behdad Jamshidi is the Founder and CEO of CJAM Marketing, providing access to digital marketing partners ideal for your brand’s current and future goals. His unique background in marketing, engineering, consulting, leadership, sales, and strategy makes him the perfect intermediary for connecting business owners with vetted marketing teams that fit their objectives. Behdad’s work has been featured in several publications, including MarketWatch, Bloomberg, National Post, and Financial Post.
[Top Agency Series] Empowering Nonprofits Digitally With David Pisarek of Wow Digital
David Pisarek is the CEO and Founder of Wow Digital, a Toronto-based web agency dedicated to serving nonprofit organizations, charities, and NGOs with top-tier digital marketing and website design. With expertise honed since the early days of the internet, David is committed to helping these organizations enhance their impact through innovative and strategic digital solutions. Beyond his agency, David actively contributes to the nonprofit sector by coaching other agencies and sharing his insights as a speaker and workshop host.
[SaaS Series] Revolutionary Marketing Analytics With Mikael Dia of Funnelytics
Mikael Dia is the Founder and CEO of Funnelytics, a leading analytics and funnel mapping platform. The platform helps businesses plan and portray their marketing funnels and measures and optimizes customer journeys using data-driven strategies. Mikael has successfully launched three seven-figure businesses, including Funnelytics, White Coat Digital, and IIFYM, showcasing his entrepreneurial understanding and innovative approach to digital marketing. He is also the author of The Funnelytics Chronicles.
[Health Longevity Series] Scaling Success in Modern Wellness With Sam Tejada of Liquivida
Sam Tejada is the Founder and CEO of Liquivida, a leading wellness company offering vitamin IV therapy, medical aesthetics, and weight loss solutions across the US. Under his leadership, Liquivida has grown into a multi-million dollar enterprise. Sam is also a former firefighter and the author of How To Win In Modern Wellness, a collaborative effort with the top CEOs and leaders in the wellness industry educating readers about the benefits of preventative therapies.
[Top Agency Series] Mastering Radical Candor with Kim Scott: Transform Your Leadership
Kim Scott is an esteemed author, leader, and coach specializing in optimal workplace communication strategies. With her bestselling books Radical Candor and Radical Respect, Kim revolutionizes leadership approaches, emphasizing the balance between personal care and direct challenges. She is Co-founder of Radical Candor and a member of faculties at many companies, including Dropbox, Twitter, Apple University, and Google, where she offers insights into creating collaborative and respectful corporate cultures.
[SaaS Series] Unlocking B2B SaaS Growth Strategies With Johnny Page of SaaS Academy
Johnny Page is the CEO of SaaS Academy, where he helps B2B SaaS founders overcome challenges and grow their companies. Under his leadership, SaaS Academy has coached over 3,000 founders, significantly impacting the SaaS landscape. Johnny’s journey from being a client of SaaS Academy to its CEO is a testament to his dedication and expertise. He previously held key positions at Silvertrac and Trackforce Valiant, accumulating expertise in customer success, sales, and strategic operations.
[Top Agency Series] Building Your B2B SaaS Success Story With Chantelle Little of Tiller Digital
Chantelle Little is the Founder and CEO of Tiller Digital, a design and development agency helping B2B SaaS founders and marketers scale with conversion-focused web, brand, and product design. Under her leadership, Tiller has grown into a multi-million-dollar agency focusing on B2B software brands across Canada and the US. Chantelle’s dedication to her vision and her team has made her recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. At Tiller, she emphasizes a no-ego culture and the power of intergenerational cooperation, fostering innovation and mentorship among her diverse team.
[Top Agency Series] Building a PR Powerhouse With Carol Levine of energi PR
Carol Levine is the CEO and Co-founder of energi PR, a Canadian public relations and marketing communications company with a nearly 35-year history. An APR, Fellow of the Canadian Public Relations Society, and Past Chair of the Canadian Council of Public Relations Firms, Carol was the first PR professional inducted into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame. Her extensive experience spans a range of consumer, wellness, and pharmaceutical clients and brands, including creating many award-winning public education, advocacy, and adherence programs.
[Top Agency Series] Mastering Client Management Strategies With Taylor McMaster
Taylor McMaster is the Founder of DOT & Company, a firm that offers full-service client account management services to digital marketing agencies. With a background in marketing and a knack for relationship building, she has grown her company to a robust team of 50 dedicated account managers. Taylor is an “accidental agency owner” who transformed her love for client interaction into a thriving business. She hosts The Happy Clients Podcast, engaging with top industry experts to explore what brings client satisfaction. Through DOT & Company, Taylor has helped countless agency owners free up precious time to focus on scaling their businesses effectively.
In-House vs. Outsourcing to an Agency: 11 Vital Questions To Help You Make the Right Decision
Deciding between handling a project in-house or outsourcing it can be a pivotal moment for any business. It’s not just about crunching numbers—it’s about aligning with your company’s core strengths, managing resources effectively, and ensuring sustainable growth. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran delve into the key factors that shape this critical decision. From cost comparisons and opportunity costs to the strategic importance of tasks and their impact on internal teams, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. If you’ve ever struggled with whether to delegate or tackle a project internally, this episode provides a roadmap to making the right call for long-term success.
[Top Agency Series] Mastering the Hiring Process With Noel Andrews of JobRack
Noel Andrews is the Owner and CEO of JobRack, a platform dedicated to helping agency owners hire remote team members from Eastern Europe and South Africa. With a background leading large teams in the corporate world and his entrepreneurial experience, he has grown JobRack to facilitate over 2,000 hires and counting. Noel is passionate about finding the sweet spots in remote hiring and providing high-quality, culturally aligned talent to agencies looking to scale. His innovative approach to vetting, interviewing, and testing has made him an expert in the remote hiring process, offering both job board and hands-on services to suit different needs.
[Cannabis Series & Top Agency Series] Mastering Cannabis Marketing With Michele Ringelberg of ThrivePOP
Michele Ringelberg is the Owner and CEO of ThrivePOP, a digital marketing agency that specializes in the cannabis industry, as well as manufacturing and technology. Michele has been instrumental in helping B2B and B2C businesses scale by implementing marketing tactics that generate leads and traffic, and she boasts impressive credentials as a certified Hubspot Gold Partner, Google Ad Certified Partner, and WBENC-certified woman business owner. She leads a passionate and creative team of experts including marketing strategists, web developers, graphic designers, and social media professionals. Michele is also an active volunteer for the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Advertising and Marketing Committee, bringing her expertise and dedication to the forefront of industry advancements.
[Top Women Leaders] Empowering Women Investors and Founders With Robbie Hardy of xElle Ventures
Robbie Hardy is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and the Founder and Chair Emeritus of xElle Ventures, a unique investment fund focusing on empowering female investors and supporting female-founded startups through debt financing. With a wealth of experience in both the startup ecosystem and corporate strategies, she has made significant contributions to the business world, including mentoring roles at Duke University and developing strategic solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Beyond her professional achievements, Robbie has authored books such as Upsetting the Table and Fed Up to Startup, sharing her insights and experiences to inspire and guide aspiring entrepreneurs toward success. Robbie’s innovative approach to investing and her commitment to fostering female entrepreneurship highlight her dedication to creating more inclusive opportunities in business.