Commerce Vanguard is the council of contrarians shaping the future of commerce. Challenging conventional wisdom and surfacing unpopular ideas, the show brings forward the strategies and debates redefining digital commerce, retail innovation, and Shopify enterprise growth. Hosted by Nick Synov — founder of SYNOV Agency (industrial-grade ecommerce) and SMTTR (AI hardware / GPU distribution), delivering contrarian strategies for brands scaling digital commerce. Get an E-commerce Audit → https:/ ...
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Live In The Feast is a seasonal podcast for developers and designers looking to discover their niche to build recurring revenue. So that they can live the life that they want and ultimately reach the goals of why they started their own business in the first place. Each season will be a theme specific to your business. And each episode features a guest who's been there before and achieved success. You'll get actionable takeaways for you to implement in your business immediately after each sho ...
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On Business Before Fashion, we stitch together the sparkle of the fashion and beauty worlds with threads of data-driven digital marketing insights. If you're poised to revolutionize your brand with creative zeal and analytic precision, you've just found your newest obsession. Each episode is a catwalk that showcases the behind-the-scenes mechanics and strategies driving the success of fashion and beauty brands. We're not just about the glitz; we're here to empower you with the tangible tools ...
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Chase Dimond: $150M Email Marketing That Scales Ecommerce in 2025 | Commerce Vanguard
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51:32Chase Dimond is one of the most recognized names in e-commerce email marketing — with campaigns and strategies that have influenced hundreds of brands. In this Commerce Vanguard session, Chase breaks down how to build segmentation, automation, and flows that actually convert. He explains why blasting the same message to every subscriber fails, how …
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Nick Synov: How We Scaled a Shopify Shoe Brand from $0 to $200K on Black Friday | Commerce Vanguard
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54:32Nick Synov — founder of SYNOV Agency — shares how his team scaled a Shopify Shoe Brand from $0 to $200K on Black Friday. He breaks down offer validation, high-AOV bundling, Meta and Google pacing, and creative systems that turn new brands into scalable ecommerce operations. Hosted by Nick Synov — founder of SYNOV Agency (industrial-grade ecommerce)…
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Jamie Davidson: $100M Amazon Sales & Exit Strategy for E-Commerce Founders | Commerce Vanguard
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34:58Jamie Davidson is one of the longest-standing Amazon operators to reach nine-figure revenue — co-founder of AMZ Insiders, mentor to top sellers, and builder of Clarity 6, an AI platform reshaping post-purchase automation. In this Commerce Vanguard session, Jamie shares the systems and leadership frameworks that built $100M+ in sales and teams acros…
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9. Integrating Online and Brick and Mortar
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32:37Get ready for another insightful journey on "Business Before Fashion." In this third solo episode of the season, we're delving into the dynamic world of omnichannel marketing. Reflecting on my days at Canopy Labs, where my adventure in intertwining online and offline data began, I've seen firsthand how the fashion and beauty industries have evolved…
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8. Mastering The Message: The Art Of Copywriting with Chase Dimond
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45:09Join host Sam McGregor as she unravels the crucial significance of copywriting within the digital marketing sphere with none other than Chase Dimond. A name that echoes in email marketing circles for his profound expertise. So, gear up to delve into this thrilling exploration! Key takeaways: The Essence of Copywriting: Effective strategies and the …
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7. Emotional Aspect of Beauty and Fashion Marketing with Mary Young
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49:53Welcome to a heart-to-heart episode where host Sam McGregor and guest Mary Young unravel the beauty of intertwining fashion, business, and a huge dose of self-love. This episode isn't just about lingerie; it's a rallying cry for women everywhere to embrace their true selves, powered by the story behind Mary Young's brand and her new venture into po…
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Welcome to a solo episode of 'Business Before Fashion,' where your host, Sam McGregor, takes you on a deep dive into the world of customer journey mapping. If you're curious about what sets apart the best email strategists and how they harness this powerful tool to elevate brands, you're in the right place! In this episode, Sam shares her passion f…
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5. Turning Customers Into Affiliates with Noah Tucker
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33:15Today, we're taking a deep dive into the evolving world of affiliate marketing, moving beyond the traditional approaches and into innovative strategies that are revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape. Joining us is Noah Tucker, CEO of Social Snowball. Noah's journey from high school graduate to eCommerce maven and digital marketing expert culmina…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of 'Business Before Fashion,' where we unravel the magic of in-person events in the fashion and beauty industry. This episode is a special treat, as we're joined by Palak Dave, a seasoned corporate marketer with over a decade of experience orchestrating over 250 workshops and in-person events for high-profile bra…
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Welcome to another solo episode of 'Business Before Fashion,' where your host, Sam McGregor, takes you on a deep dive into the world of customer journey mapping. If you're curious about what sets apart the best email strategists and how they harness this powerful tool to elevate brands, you're in the right place! In this episode, Sam shares her pas…
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2. Revolutionizing E-Commerce: The Shift From Coupons To Cash Back
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30:09Get ready to dive into another fabulous episode of 'Business Before Fashion' where we blend the glitz of fashion with the grit of data-driven marketing. This time, we're thrilled to welcome Oren Charnoff, co-founder of Fondue, now a part of Postscript, who's revolutionizing the world of digital coupons. It's not every day we get to explore innovati…
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1. Consolidating Your Marketing Tech Stack
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39:57Hey there, fellow marketing mavens and enthusiasts! Buckle up because you're in for a treat with our latest podcast episode—it's all about making your marketing tech stack as sleek and mighty as a panther in the digital jungle. We're thrilled to have Jimmy Kim, the mastermind CEO of Sendlane, join us to demystify the art of streamlining your market…
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Welcome to the Business Before Fashion Podcast!
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2:24On Business Before Fashion, we stitch together the sparkle of the fashion and beauty worlds with threads of data-driven digital marketing insights. If you're poised to revolutionize your brand with creative zeal and analytic precision, you've just found your newest obsession. Each episode is a catwalk that showcases the behind-the-scenes mechanics …
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On today's episode of Born to Be, Sam takes a look back at the first season of Born to Be, and the amazing conversations and women she's had the pleasure of chatting with. The experiences these entrepreneurs have had have been powerful and transformative, as they've shared their unique story struggles, triumphs and everything in between. Each of th…
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14 | Amanda Baker | Making A Social Impact
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43:15On today's episode of Born to Be, Sam talks with Amanda Baker, chief operating officer and Herbalist at Tease Tea, a wellness tea blend company, and chief operating officer of The Founders Fund, a virtual community hub for diverse women founders seeking barrier-free funding, education and mentorship. Amanda's career working on social impact began w…
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13 | Jessica Mowforth | Embodying the Feminine
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50:33On today's episode of Born to Be, Sam talks with Jessica Mowforth, an intimacy and relationship coach. Through private coaching, Jessica helps women to step into their magnetic radiance and bring them back into alignment with their authentic self, so they can create the boundaries needed to feel safe and supported in their full self-expression (whe…
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12 | Jessica Handelman | How Jessica Built A Successful Jewellery Business
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42:33On today's episode of Born to Be, Sam talks with Jessica Handelman, owner, and founder of Jessica Jewellry, an online boutique of feminine and classic fine jewellery with a modern twist based in Toronto, Canada. Jessica grew up as the daughter of one of Canada's leading wholesalers in the gold and diamond industry. With an eye for trends and an ins…
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11 | Opal Rowe | You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Begin
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46:26In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam chats with Opal Rowe, the founder of Stush Foods Inc., a Toronto-based food company making wholesome Jamaican patties. Opal was born and raised in Jamaica and lived in two other countries before finally settling in Toronto. Her love and passion for food and cooking is inspired by a wide range of food from diffe…
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10 | Mary Young | Igniting Moments of Self-Love and Acceptance
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48:34In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam chats with Mary Young, founder, designer and CEO of MARY YOUNG. This brand celebrates natural shapes and body confidence.During the episode, they discuss the business plan Mary created for MARY YOUNG and why she opted to focus on her online store rather than the wholesale channel. Mary also shares several strat…
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9 | Laura St. John | Manifest Faster by 'Flipping' it
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32:38In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam sits down with Laura St. John, celebrity mindset coach and master manifester. Laura is most widely known for teaching people how to flip their struggles, and use them as fuel towards manifesting their goals. As a child, her parents taught her the importance of seeing life without labels or limits. She's appeare…
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8 | Margaret Wishingrad | Meet The Cereal Industry’s First Woman Founder
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40:28In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam talks to Margaret Wishingrad, CEO and co-founder of Three Wishes Cereal. Since the invention of the first cereal in 1863, Three Wishes Cereal, launched in 2019, is the first cereal company founded by a woman.Margaret and Sam discuss the inspiration behind Three Wishes Cereal and how her professional background …
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7 | Lindsay King | How to Increase E-commerce Conversions During the Holiday Season
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50:14On today's episode of Born to Be, Sam chats with Lindsay King, CEO and Creative Director at Add to Cart Commerce, a boutique Toronto-based creative studio specializing in e-commerce solutions and brand identity for brands and businesses with heart, passion and purpose. Lindsay's mission is to help brands and businesses get their products into the s…
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6 | Rebecca Mazzara | From Shopify to Starting A Sustainable Intimates Business
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53:15On today's episode of Born to Be, Sam chats with Rebecca Mazzara, founder and CEO of Calita Intimates. After four years at Shopify, she was laid off, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise as she finally decided to start her own business.Rebecca shares the inspiration behind her intimates business and how she built it from the ground up.She …
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5 | An Unfortunate Reality: Firing a Client
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22:24In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam explains the process behind the unfortunate reality of firing a client. She talks about the trade-off that arises when you want to work for yourself because you want to do the work you enjoy, but then work with clients you do not really enjoy working with. You’ll learn how Sam made her way onto the consultancy …
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4 | Dionna Dorsey Calloway | Connect, Find, Elevate and Support
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37:47In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam sits down with Dionna Dorsey Calloway, co-founder and CEO of The Creative Ladder, a nonprofit she co-founded with actor Ryan Reynolds to connect, inspire and elevate an inclusive new generation of creative industry leaders. She is also the owner of District of Clothing, a black- and woman-owned lifestyle brand …
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In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam talks about the unglamorous side of business and the ups and downs that female founders experience. She hopes this episode will help you move forward and avoid negativity. She also shares a personal anecdote about the less-than-glamorous aspect of podcasting. She describes what happened to her and how she exper…
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2 | Victoria Marshman | Revolutionizing the Slipper Industry w/ Mave & Chez
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39:09On today's episode of Born to Be, Sam talks with Victoria Marshman, co-founder of Mave & Chez, an ergonomic slipper brand for the stylish woman. Victoria is a passionate and driven entrepreneur, marketer, community leader, and dance educator who has run two six-figure businesses.Victoria will talk about how she met her business partner and how thei…
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1 | Suzie Yorke | Building A 100M Chocolate Brand - What It Takes
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46:04In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam talks to Suzie Yorke, CEO of The Better Chocolate and founder of award-winning Love Good Fats. Suzie is a first-time entrepreneur who has made it her mission to spread the word that fat is back in and sugar is out! She has worked as a marketing executive for various companies including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo…
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Welcome to the Born To Be PodcastIn this episode, the host Sam McGregor talks about why she decided to start this podcast.She talks about her initial podcast launch failures and how she can bring you great value with this podcast.You will learn about her professional background.She will explain why she is interested in highlighting the less glamoro…
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911 - Differentiation, Reputation, and Pivoting From the Top-Down with Peep Laja
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37:42Today’s co-host is Peep Laja, founder of Wynter, CXL, and Speero. Peep is a believer in differentiation and disrupting yourself before the competition does it for you. Sometimes all it takes is stumbling upon a simple market problem without a solution. For Peep, discovering an industry gap led him to launch Wynter. Backed by a true entrepreneurial …
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910 - How Specialties Lead to Priceless Referrable Moments with Chase Dimond
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36:32Today’s co-host is Chase Dimond, an expert e-commerce email marketer who’s sent more than one billion emails resulting in more than $50 million in email attributable revenue. As a hustle culture entrepreneur turned efficiency-obsessed first-time dad, Chase chats about his philosophies for success in business and life. One of his earliest success me…
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909 - Launching a Business, Finding Balance, and Staying Valuable
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1:00:59Today’s co-host is Matt Medeiros, host of the Matt Report podcast and the Director of Podcast Success at Castos. To mark episode 100 of Life in the Feast, Matt will be taking the reins and interviewing Jason about his 10-year “overnight” success story. Back in 2012, Jason was forced to choose between paying rent and his cable bill. His bed or his b…
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908 - Understanding Emotional Data and Listening to Your Audience with Adrienne Barnes
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37:09Today’s co-host is Adrienne Barnes, a content strategist and audience researcher specializing in the B2B SaaS industry. Most clients Adrienne works with are terrified of bothering their customers. They hate to be calling and asking and bugging, but the reality is, people want to share their experience with a product. In fact, as we speak, Adrienne’…
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907 - Stacking Power-Ups, Maintaining Focus, and the Art of the Steal with Eric Siu
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33:27Today’s co-host is Eric Siu, CEO of Clickflow and digital advertising agency Single Grain. Eric’s recent book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life, is all about stacking your “power-ups” to achieve something greater. Eric learned many life lessons from poker – how to guard your emotions when the waves get rocky, understanding where to pick …
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906 - How To Pivot, The Secret to Great SEO, and Why Business Is More Important Than Craft with Tom Hirst
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34:09Today’s co-host is Tom Hirst, a longtime freelancer, WordPress developer, mentor, author, and creator. Tom breaks down his outlook on SEO and why landing pages are your best weapon for lead generation. Like most entrepreneurs, Tom realized at a young age that working for someone else would never fulfill him. Luckily he’s found success as a full-tim…
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905 - Doing Your Research, Communicating ROI, and Innovating Outside Your Niche with Eman Zabi
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36:47Today’s co-host is Eman Zabi, launch strategist and conversion copywriter. Eman is the founder of copywriting agency Scribesmith and, more recently, the creator of Terrain, a new course platform that’s shaking up the way people sell and market courses. In simple terms, Eman describes copywriting as writing words that get people to do stuff. Eman ha…
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904 - Finding Your Niche, Building an Audience, and the Art of Podcasting with Joe Casabona
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42:56Today’s co-host is Joe Casabona, podcaster, web developer, and course creator. Joe helps creators launch their own podcasts while also hosting and producing the product development podcast How I Built It. Joe began as a web developer specializing in WordPress, but he felt it necessary to transition his audience from DIYers to those looking for full…
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903 - Intentional Parenting, Handling Social Media, and Scheduling Me-Time with Rob Roseman
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42:14Today’s co-host is Rob Roseman, podcaster and author specializing in all things fatherhood. Rob explores what it means to be a great dad in an era where social media and hustle culture can seep into our home life and impact the family dynamic. Plenty of podcasts interview CEOs about work ethic, inspiration, creativity, and the secret sauce for succ…
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902 - Staying Curious, Capitalizing on Your Network, and Adding Value with Samar Owais
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42:06Today’s co-host is Samar Owais, email conversion strategist and copywriter for SaaS and e-commerce brands. Alongside helping brands increase conversations and boost sales through email marketing, Samar developed a course, eCommerce Email Boostcamp, for aspiring email professionals. When her husband’s office relocated and they made the hard decision…
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901 - Prioritizing Process, Delegating Smart, and Doing What You Love with Austin Church
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51:44Today’s co-host is Austin Church, brand consultant, writer, and freelance coach. Austin is the founder of brand and marketing studio Balernum. He also runs Freelance Cake, a business growth course for freelancers and consultants. Above all else, Austin believes in the power of process. Austin realized that his perfectionism and intense drive for qu…
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In this post-pandemic time, our world has been flipped on its side, and so we have to adjust our businesses and lives in ways no one had planned on. I'm super excited to bring on the podcast this season Austin Church, Rob Roseman, Joe Casabona, Eman Zabi, Tom Hirst, Eric Siu, Peep Laja, Samar Owais, Adrienne Barnes, and Chase Dimond to share how th…
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811 - SEO, Content Marketing, and Skyscraper Strategies with Alex Panagis
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46:36Today’s co host is Alex Panagis. Alex is the founder of Scale Math, an SEO marketing agency with a bit of a twist: they are half agency and half marketing training/community. At just 19, Alex is well ahead of a lot of us in figuring out what he wants out of life. In this episode, we dive into when SEO should be a focus and when you should focus els…
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810 - Putting in the Work and Communicating Your Value with Kim Doyal
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46:45Today’s co-host is Kim Doyal. Kim, formerly known as the WordPress Chick, is an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, podcaster, and content strategist. She is the co-founder of The Content Creator’s Planner and has built her lifestyle business using WordPress and podcasting. After spending much of her early career in retail, Kim started her first online b…
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809 - Bringing Service-Based Businesses Online and Dealing With Change with Gina Horkey
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53:14Today’s co-host is Gina Horkey. Gina specializes in helping people learn hard digital marketing skills to launch their own online service-based businesses. Gina’s background includes professional writing, online business consulting, and a decade of experience in the financial services industry. After leaving the corporate world in 2014, Gina starte…
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808 - Teaching Online and Embracing Opportunities with Reuven M. Lerner
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40:39Today’s co-host is Reuven Lerner. Reuven teaches Python and data science to companies around the world and has been self-employed since 1995. In addition to his corporate training business, he also offers numerous online courses, as well as a free weekly newsletter read by 16,000 Python developers. In 1992, Reuven was an undergrad at MIT working at…
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807 - Streamlining Your Business and Trusting the Journey with Erin Flynn
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46:54Today’s co-host is Erin Flynn. Erin currently operates Successfully Simple with Erin Flynn where she helps business owners of all kinds (freelancers, designers, developers, marketers) build and streamline their businesses. In 2012, after leaving her day job, Erin found herself making websites. After discovering that she could be more profitable by …
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806 - Trusting Your Instincts and Launching Products with Ken Westgaard
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34:02Today’s co-host is Ken Westgaard. Ken is the self-proclaimed Launch Dude and helps coaches and course creators plan and execute their launches without the headaches. Ken has a ton of wisdom to share about the economic and societal shifts going on right now and how that impacts putting your work out into the world. Ken started his career as a graphi…
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805 - Affiliate Marketing and Humanizing Relationships with Miles Beckler
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1:06:39Today's co-host is Miles Beckler. Miles is a veteran online entrepreneur with 17 plus years of experience and expertise in digital marketing and affiliate marketing. He started with MySpace back in 2003, then built an agency, and is now working with his wife full-time on their meditation business. Miles is on a mission to help business owners focus…
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804 - Confidence, Solving Problems, and Playing the Long Game with Mark Asquith
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49:07Today’s co-host is Mark Asquith. Mark is the founder of Rebel Based Media and a suite of other companies focused on podcasters. Mark is also a repeat guest from season five. Self-described as “wandering through life,” Mark found his way to podcasting through many other endeavors. He founded Podcast Websites, which eventually expanded into Rebel Bas…
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803 - Day Rates, Attracting the Right Clients, and Building a Business Around Your Life with Sarah Masci
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46:33Today’s co-host is Sarah Masci. Sarah is a designer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Bracken House Branding Co. Sarah has been in the online business game for 15 years now, and she’s the epitome of building a business around the life she wants. In the beginning, she experimented with lots of different channels and products, including Etsy and blog…
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