This is The Growth Fire Podcast where we focus on talking about growing your business. We will be discussing digital marketing, or your culture to help listeners get better every day.
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Ever wanted to know where things like The Rack or The Brazen Bull came from and why? Want to delve deep into what made Pol Pot or Idi Amin the tyrant's they became? Hosts Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan, we'll get into all of it and take a closer look at the distance past and up to the modern day to try and understand the History of Human Cruelty. It's TORTURE!
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Conversations with Leaders and Founders of Marketing Agencies, sharing wisdom on how they built their company, lessons they wish they knew when they started, and marketing and agency strategies for the months and years ahead.
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Dan messes up the intro, ALF, root beer, dangers of the '70's, the word we won't use, Auburn 6, conditions in the prison, overcrowding, A Bug's Life, American TP, bad doctors, Frank "Big Black" Smith, metal shop strike, Rockefeller, George Jackson, throwing soup, the riot starts, taking hostages, and much much m…
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Unlocking the Secrets to Agency Growth With Marcel Petitpas
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Marcel Petitpas is the CEO and Co-founder of Parakeeto, a consultancy dedicated to optimizing agency profitability. With roles such as Head Strategic Coach at Dan Martell and former COO at Gold Front, he leverages his experience as a strategic coach and consultant to aid agencies and SaaS in operational and profitability optimization. As a sought-a…
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A Compilation of Top Takeaways From The Growth Fire Podcast
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Kevin Hourigan is the President of Spinutech, a full-service website design and digital marketing agency dedicated to developing customized and data-driven digital marketing solutions. Before merging his business with his business partner’s, Kevin founded Bayshore Solutions, which he operated for over two decades, delivering websites and custom web…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: covid, working the night shift, Bass Rock, Spanish Boot, BDSM Elves, foot roasting, Knights Templar, Dermot O'Hurley, the brodequin, rival clergy, off to the east, kittee in America, Dan is unprepared, everything deep fried, and much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Stru…
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From Chaos to Order: How To Automate Workflows
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Alane Boyd is the Founder of Workday Ninja, which helps companies implement software to manage their operations effectively. A serial entrepreneur with a knack for operational excellence, Alane grew her social media marketing agency to 600 active clients and sold it in 2018. With expertise in operations, sales, marketing, and tech, she has exited t…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Krusty Krab pizza, meet Sam, mail issues, Dan almost looses his shirt, alcohol with a teenager, Vietnam, South Park, German bread, 3 variations, squassation, Machiavelli, we've gotten fat, the Inquisitions, Star Wars vs. Harry Potter, the Pappenheimers, taxes, WWII, medical complications, and much, much more! Pl…
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Leeann Leahy is the CEO of The VIA Agency, an independent creative agency based in Portland, Maine. With a background in account planning and strategy, Leeann transitioned into agency leadership, championing creativity, fun, and strategic thinking in her approach to advertising. Her commitment to innovation and employee engagement has propelled VIA…
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Navigating Digital Transformation in Banking With Lisa Shim
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Lisa Shim is the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Technology and Innovation at BankUnited, a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. Lisa ‘s role encompasses technology, treasury solutions, marketing, operations, and corporate strategy. With an impressive career since joining BankUnited in 2009, she has played a crucial role…
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The Wrath of Saint Olga: Cold Blooded
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: buying homes, noise treatments, The Rus', tributes, Oleg, Igor takes over, getting greedy, death by birch trees, Olga's revenge, sieging the city, dovecotes, Dan's a good guesser, pumpkin spice, fire from above, tricking Constantine, making your own merch, and much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where …
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: cats on the pod, WWE games, walking vs driving, newest patron, Northern Ireland, PRIDE merch, fun facts, the mission of Rio Bueno, Back to the Future, being dragged behind a horse, yoga, hanged drawn & quartered, treason, horse friends, zoos, Sam Elliott, Mongols, measuring with hands, pop culture, hair metal, a…
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Robert Ben Rhoades Episode 2: The White Thread
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: merch, a correction, Shana Holt's story, doctor bags, Wall-E vs Up, Regina Kay Walters, the photos, phone calls, Lisa Pennal, hero cops, wrestler names, searching the apartment, finding bodies, arrested in prison, ammo, Law & Order, and much much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. T…
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Strategies for Smarter Agencies With Jason Therrien
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Jason Therrien is the Founder and CEO of thunder::tech, an integrated marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, brand strategy, and advertising. Since 1997, he has been an entrepreneurial force in the Great Lakes region, creating impact as an investor, board member, and civic volunteer. His dedication to problem-solving and value-driven r…
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The $99 Hearing Aid Revolution With Ishan Patel
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Ishan Patel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Audien Hearing, the leading brand for over-the-counter hearing aids. Born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Ishan dropped out of college to pursue his entrepreneurial passion in the health and product service sectors. Through dedication and innovative sales strategies, he turned Audien Hearing into the high…
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Blazing New Paths in Gaming and Fashion With Greg Selkoe
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Greg Selkoe is the Co-founder and CEO of XSET, an esports lifestyle gaming brand. Renowned for his pioneering contributions to e-commerce, entertainment, and esports, he previously founded the Boston streetwear company Karmaloop, driving it to over a billion in lifetime revenue. He also served as the President of FaZe Clan, boosting its revenue to …
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Robert Ben Rhoades Episode 1: The Club
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Irish summer, Tiny Toons, lorries, bad dad, lack of info, CB's, Dusty Rhodes, Richard Gere, family man, Marley and Me, the process, jealousy, Jane Doe 1, and much much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle PodUp! Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouTube Instagram Twitter…
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Mitigating the Legal Risks of AI Content With Sharon Toerek
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Sharon Toerek is the Owner and Founder of Toerek Law, where she dedicates her practice to advising independent marketing and creative services agencies on protecting and monetizing their intellectual capital. A marketing law attorney with extensive experience in copyright, trademark, and content protection, Sharon offers strategic counsel on licens…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: fun at the supermarket, good on Ireland, The Blade Itself, vasectomies, Marranos, proud of our bodies, bruised tailbones, infections, Dan remembers nothing, sleep deprivation, Italian vs. Chinese, Spanish Inquisition, Latin America, and much much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. Th…
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Adapting Agencies for the Social-Centric Era With Jason Mitchell
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Jason Mitchell is the CEO and Co-founder of Movement Strategy, a forward-thinking social media marketing agency that began in his college dorm room. With expertise in emerging technologies and social platform trends, Jason guides his agency in leading social-centric branding initiatives for high-profile clients such as Netflix, Amazon, and Warner B…
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Unmasking Limitless Leadership With Rick Torrison
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Rick Torrison is a transformational leader and growth catalyst with over 25 years of experience in personal growth and team building. As a certified Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, he is qualified to facilitate, speak, train, and coach individuals and groups in leadership development, professional skills, and personal growth. Additiona…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Talladega Nights, tired zombies, Blanche's story, meeting her love, loud crowds, Dan's bad accent, Muppet voices, the REAL story, wrong pictures, the nurse, testimonies, and much much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle PodUp! Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouTube I…
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Data-Driven Entrepreneurship: Insights From Luke Komiskey
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Luke Komiskey is the Founder and CEO of DataDrive, a consulting firm specializing in managed analytic services. With over a decade of experience, Luke has played a pivotal role in making data analytics more accessible to various businesses. Under his leadership, DataDrive has evolved into a global team of professionals supporting over 150 organizat…
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Mitigating the Legal Risks of AI Content With Sharon Toerek
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Sharon Toerek is the Owner and Founder of Toerek Law, where she dedicates her practice to advising independent marketing and creative services agencies on protecting and monetizing their intellectual capital. A marketing law attorney with extensive experience in copyright, trademark, and content protection, Sharon offers strategic counsel on licens…
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Marketing and Leadership Insights With Julia Fitzgerald
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Julia Fitzgerald is a seasoned marketing executive, board advisor, and author with over 20 years of experience in branding, digital transformation, and marketing strategies. Her expertise has consistently driven growth across various sectors, having served as the CMO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, the American Lung Association, and The AZEK Company, and…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Fallout, Snorks, Cactus Jack, trons, language is a funny thing, Dan's "opinions" terrifying old time photos, witchcraft, Chaucer, James I, Dorothy Waugh, ye old Myspace, holding your tongue, and more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle PodUp! Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coff…
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Growing Relationships With Key Clients To Build Your Marketing Agency
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Jon Tsourakis is the Co-owner, President, and Chief Revenue Officer at Oyova, an agency offering integrated digital solutions such as app development, web design, and marketing to create efficient processes for company growth. Jon is a serial entrepreneur and marketing strategist whose continual study of brand identity, business communications, buy…
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Schwedentrunk: Add It To The Bucket
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: The Simpsons, pepperoni pizza, German peasants, nasty water, Thirty Years War, Habsburgs', 4 phases, Catholic propaganda, does Harry Styles like pee?, thermodynamics, Duke Nukem, and much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouTube Ins…
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Becoming Inspired to Build a Cybersecurity Business To Support Other Businesses
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Matthew Connor, Founder and CEO of CyberLynx, began his programming career at 12 years old while working as a coder for his father’s company. His passion led him to develop his own company, which focuses on offering premium IT services and protecting growing businesses from ransomware. CyberLynx, previously known as Your IT Department, continues to…
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Business Leadership, Culture, and Growth With Scott Maroney
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Scott Maroney is the President and Co-owner of Crazy Shirts, a t-shirt and clothing brand founded in Hawaii. In his role, Scott drives retail sales and profitability across the United States through creativity, exceptional customer service, and innovation. His 25-year journey in the retail industry includes experience at outlet shopping malls with …
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Value-Added Marketing and Sales Growth With Laura Walmsley
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Laura Walmsley is the Chief Commercial Officer of Personify Health, the industry’s first personalized health platform delivering health plan administration, wellbeing solutions, and comprehensive health navigation. In this position, Laura spearheads the company’s commercial go-to-market strategy, with responsibility for all client-facing teams. Wit…
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Gary M. Heidnik Episode 2: The People Collector
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: St. Patty's Day, weird food, adding to the hareem, Subway greed, oxygen burning TV's, screwdrivers, bad cops, explaining VCR's, SIMS, Chinese for Christmas, not blaming the victim, deaths, in fighting, dog food, planning an escape, Silence Of The Lambs, and much much more!!! Please like, subscribe, and follow wh…
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From Merger to Mastery: Transforming Into a Comprehensive Digital Partner
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Kevin Hourigan is the President of Spinutech, a full-service website design and digital marketing agency dedicated to developing customized and data-driven digital marketing solutions. Before merging his business with his current business partner, Kevin founded Bayshore Solutions, which he operated for over two decades. He’s been an active YPO memb…
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Sales Strategies, Insights, and Innovations With Lisa Martin
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Lisa Martin is the Chief Revenue Officer at 8x8, a company that unifies customer engagement and communications across organizations with a single, all-in-one platform. In this role, Lisa drives and maximizes revenue growth, oversees sales strategies, and manages a global team. With a robust sales background in the technology and communication secto…
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A Dive Into Transparency and Client Advocacy
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Jason Mandel is the Founder and CEO of Mandel Family Office, a firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services to high-net-worth individuals and families. As a Wall Street insider and private financial advisor, he has held senior positions at the LeFrak Organization, D.E. Shaw, and Cantor Fitzgerald. Jason has over 25 years of entrepre…
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Gary M. Heidnik Episode 1: All The Gonorrhea
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: hen parties, a message from a patron, TCM restaurant, a bad childhood, low hanging fruit, head injury, military school, high IQ, becoming mentally ill, America is big, starting a church, finding a wife, a baby farm, cowards with 1 star reviews, and much much more!! Thank you to True Crime BnB for starting off th…
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A Journey of Growth and Learning With Jon Morris
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Jon Morris is the Founder and CEO of Ramsay Innovations, which helps businesses quickly scale through financial education and strategic funds allocations. In September, Jon founded Fiscal Advocate, which specializes in helping marketing communication firms manage their finances, gain business insights, and grow revenue. Before joining Ramsay Innova…
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How Personal and Professional Growth Yields Success
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Dean Mavrikos is the Channel Growth Manager at Kentico, a fully integrated digital experience platform (DXP). He started at the company as a Business Development Representative before becoming the Director of Business Development for North America, where he led hiring and training initiatives for a team of business development representatives. In 2…
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Chinese Water Torture: Too Much Blood
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Dan is C.E.O., rainy Ireland, illness in the family, D&D, the podcast was stolen, birds, Buffalo sauce, stupid Zoom, Italy, can't find an itch, irony, Sing Sing, racism, Nascar vs Formula 1, soap operas, and much much more!! Michael and Jeremy Steal Your Podcast Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you …
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Insights From Jon Tsourakis on Navigating Success in the Marketing Industry
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Jon Tsourakis is the Co-owner, President, and Chief Revenue Officer at Oyova, an agency offering integrated digital solutions such as app development, web design, and marketing to create efficient processes for company growth. Jon is a serial entrepreneur and marketing strategist whose continual study of brand identity, business communications, buy…
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YPO’s Influence on Sofyan Almoayed’s Leadership Journey
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Sofyan Almoayed is the CEO of Almoayed Investments, a versatile family business focused on real estate, travel technology, contracting, transportation, and F&B sectors. Additionally, he will assume the role of Global Chairman for 2024 and 2025. Almoayed Investments has been a beacon of success, consistently delivering value through its commitment t…
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