From Stuck to Successful: Recent Episodes
Dave Scott
Welcome to From Stuck to Successful, where we show you how to unlock your business's growth to get to your next big thing.
As a business owner, you know you should be growing your business, but how? This is the podcast that shows you how to eliminate barriers that are holding you back. We believe that roadblocks limit your success, stifle your growth, and prevent you from the financial and emotional success that you deserve.
In this episode, I sit down with Hal Reynolds, one of my personal heroes.
Hal believes in youth and technology, and he’s passionate about transforming the esports landscape into opportunities for young minds to develop real-world skills in coding, gamification, AI, and technology.
Hal Reynolds is the visionary and founder of DYGI, which is built on the belief that data, grit, and innovation drive meaningful results. With a sharp eye for emerging trends and a relentless commitment to execution and our youth, Hal launched DYGI to help unlock growth in our youth.
In this conversation, we get real about:
- Why technology is important for kids and future generations
- How the public education system is failing at teaching our kids the right skills, and what to do about it
- The challenges of scaling
Driven by curiosity, grounded in experience, and fueled by a desire to make a difference, Hal continues to push DYGI forward in navigating today's competitive landscape by teaching our youth about tech, coding, and gamification.
Resources:
https://dygi.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-reynolds-/
https://www.facebook.com/bighalreynolds
In this episode, I sit down with Brady Nash—one of the wisest and most strategic business minds I’ve ever met.
Brady’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. He started his company with credit card debt, selling plasma on weekends to keep things afloat. Fast forward to today, he’s led a successful exit with a private equity acquisition for a very large (and undisclosed) sum.
As the former Co-Founder and CEO of BNG Holdings, Brady’s company moved billions of dollars annually, building one of the largest payment processing companies in North America. BNG was also the parent company of ConnectBooster, a payments automation platform for the IT channel, which was acquired by Kaseya’s private equity group.
But what sets Brady apart isn’t just his business acumen—it’s his character. He’s a man of strong faith, integrity, and discipline, living a clean life without ever touching alcohol or drugs. He’s proof that values and success can go hand in hand.
In this conversation, we get real about:
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Why service businesses need funding to grow
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How to navigate lending, finance, and managing people
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The brutal challenges of scaling a SaaS company
Today, Brady lives life on his terms—spending time with family and investing in ventures he believes in, like Donor Dock and other software startups. This is a must-listen if you’re a founder, operator, or just someone chasing real growth—with integrity.
Resources:
https://www.nash-capital.com/
https://www.missionhomesnd.com/
https://capstoneclassical.com/
https://www.donordock.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradynash/
Matt is the Co-Founder of DonorDock, a mission-driven company dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations through simple, intuitive software designed to enhance fundraising efforts. Fueled by a deep-seated passion for helping nonprofits achieve their mission, Matt believes technology should be an enabler of positive change rather than a burden. Through DonorDock, he strives to unlock the potential of technology to drive greater impact for nonprofit organizations.
Resources:
Website: https://www.donordock.com/lp/donation-management
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/donordock-inc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbitzegaio/
Alane is the Co-Founder of Biggest Goal, where she and her team builds workflows and systems in Asana, Monday.com, and ClickUp that help businesses grow and scale through automation.
But, this wasn’t how the show went. We talked about self-limiting beliefs, how tech business owners struggle with mental health challenges that destroy their lives, and the barriers that keep them from growing their businesses so they can achieve their dreams.
Resources:
Website: https://www.workdayninja.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaneboyd/
Brett has had a rich journey in the IT channel that has spanned more than 25 years.
Brett Jaffe has masterminded, created, and led dozens of teams. He has architected international channel partner programs, and is a seasoned speaker, consultant, and trusted advisor. Now, as a vital cog in the MSP+OS machinery, post the ConnectStrat merger, Brett is eager to channel his expertise to uplift the ITSP sector, empowering many to realize their visions.
Resources:
Website: https://mspplus.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0p6k5zXwHGvExa_gHn1kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/msp-plus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspplusos
Ryan owns a growing and thriving MSP based in Indiana. He's been in IT for more than 20 years and is passionate about solving business problems using technology. Check out this longer than normal episode where we talk about email marketing best practices, sales processes, mental health, and celebrating milestones along the way.
Resources:
Website: https://myitindy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-it-indy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyITIndy/
Alane is the Co-Founder of Workday Ninja, a platform that helps businesses systemize their businesses by teaching them how to use project management systems such as Asana, ClickUp, and Monday.com. The entire goal is to help get business owners into doing the things they love and NOT the things they hate. Listen to this show, as we talk about things to avoid in growth, hiring friends, and stubborn business owners who haven’t experienced the pain necessary to make the changes they need to to grow. You won’t want to miss this show with Alane.
Resources:
https://www.workdayninja.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaneboyd/
Jamison is one of my favorite people – he's an experienced entrepreneur and strategic coach who’s dedicated his life to helping leaders and organizations achieve their best. He’s one of the most honest and genuine individuals I’ve ever met, and he offers our audience a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Currently, he’s the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MSP+OS, where he spends his time focusing on driving strategic initiatives and fostering growth. Additionally, he’s the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at TimeZest, a solution that simplifies scheduling for help desk support, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction.
Resources:
https://mspplus.com/
https://timezest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamisonwest/
In this episode, George and I talk about balancing travel for business with family, and how he replaced bad Wi-Fi equipment in his high school and got expelled...almost.
George unpacks the struggles of owning and running his IT firm and his VoIP business, BVoIP. George happens to be the coolest Philadelphia Eagles fan, ever. Give this show a listen to hear about George’s 24-year journey from being stuck to successful.
Resources:
https://mspinitiative.com/
https://www.bvoip.com/
https://www.bardissi.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebardissi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvoipllc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bvoip/
Andy Bailey is the founder of Petra Coach and Boundless.me, a team of entrepreneurial business coaches sent to implement their no B.S. approach to inspire, transform and scale your business teams. Spending most of his time these days in ‘start-up mode’ with his latest growth business, Boundless, Andy serves in an advisory role to the leadership team at Petra Coach. Andy is a serial entrepreneur, starting his first company while still in college, which he subsequently built into a multi-year Inc. 500 corporation. Now, he and his team guide audiences of all sizes and industries toward mastering the same habits he uses to scale himself. Don’t miss this show with Andy.
Resources:
https://boundless.me/
https://petracoach.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybailey/
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With over 40 years of experience in the IT and MSP industry, Howard is passionate about helping other MSP owners and their staff achieve their full potential. Howard is the President of Project Fuel and the COO and Co-founder of MSP Fuel, which provides MSPs with the same systems and strategies his partner and himself used to grow three MSPs to over $300K in MRR each at 7-figure profits. Howard believes in sharing his knowledge and insights with the MSP community and empowering them to scale their businesses confidently and efficiently. Prior to MSP Fuel, Howard developed unparalleled experience in building and managing MSP business operations. He was a pioneer in the startup of Dynamic Digital Services, one of the first and most successful MSPs. There in collaboration with Gary Pica, he developed the first proactive Managed Services delivery model that became a benchmark in the industry. Don’t miss this show with Howard! Resources:
https://mspfuel.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardborochaner/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mspfuel/
Aaron is one of the most likable and creatively shrewd guests we’ve had on the show. Aaron has a plethora of wisdom and knowledge stored inside of him and it’s saved for the best projects. He and his business partner started Capsule 25 years ago and have kept the tradition alive through economic downturns, layoffs, and resets. Despite it all, he leads a talented team that is creative, curious, and relentlessly clever. Listen to this show with Aaron.
Resources:
https://capsule.us/
Hector is the CEO of Dega Systems where he thrives on learning, challenges, and growth. He began his career working in a crisis hotline counseling center and these experiences and ability spawned his career in solving technology problems. With 25 years of experience in managing technology at high-growth companies and organizations, he serves as the visionary and leader at Dega Systems. He lives for using IT to serve his mission driven clients and their goals. He’s a fan of building strong teams and culture and is proud of our team’s unique talents and hard work. Check out this episode with Hector – you won’t be disappointed.
Resources:
https://www.degasystems.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-ortiz-03998a/
Episode #25: From Stuck to Successful – Interview with DJ Waldow – Business Owner, Writer, Startup Founder, Email Rebel
DJ Waldow loves words. He’s also my hero because he wrote the world's best book about email marketing. The Rebels Guide to Email Marketing is a book that changed my life because of the concepts in it. DJ has spent time at many software companies like Bronto, Marketo, and Zignal Labs. He now does what he wants on his own time and schedule as the owner of his copywriting agency, and even started Simple Summers. Listen to this show about how email marketing can change your life, your business, and how creativity and science should be engrained into every part of sales and marketing.
Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/djwaldow/
Episode #26: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Mandy McEwen - Mod Girl Founder and Luminetics Founder
Mandy is an expert at helping B2B businesses use digital marketing and LinkedIn to grow their businesses. She's a LinkedIn Sales Navigator Trainer, infusing 17 years of digital marketing to help brands grow via social selling. She’s also a nomad, traveling the world and living her best life. This is one of the most interesting podcasts we’ve done, and the subject matter is terrific!
Resources:
https://www.luminetics.io/
https://www.modgirlmarketing.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/ModgirlmarketingLLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymcewen/
Episode #24: From Stuck to Successful – Interview with Amy Kardel - Co-Founder of Clever Ducks
Amy is an experienced international entrepreneur providing IT industry leadership and practical solutions to business challenges through her IT firm, Clever Ducks, and through the work she does at CompTIA. She’s devoted to helping the IT industry grow and empower women, she’s a board member, and she’s an attorney. This show is great because I get to interview a Titan in the technology industry and share some incredible stories of growth and partnerships.
Resources:
https://www.cleverducks.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykardel/
Kate is a remarkable woman who’s traveled an indelible journey, rising from stuck to success. She’s doing incredible work in helping transform the lives of men by helping them rewrite their pasts, release the things that are holding them back, and ultimately reclaiming their futures. Inside her practice and coaching business, she spends her time learning about human behavior and the subconscious mind so that she can help others change their lives for the better. Her coaching practice is perfect for anyone who’s wanting to break free from their past, heal trauma, and become more confident and authentic. Check out this fascinating episode with Kate.
Resources:
https://katekali.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCga5WaXaJlqxv0W69vl6tGA
https://www.instagram.com/kate__kali/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kate-kali
Josh Lannon is a special individual. He’s a driven man who colors outside the lines, helping service members, law enforcement officers, first responders, and veterans get the treatment they need as they heal from the damages of PTSD, chemical dependency, and other addictions. Josh’s story of resilience is a core identity and attribute of the organization he co-founded, Warriors Heart. Josh is a warrior himself, fighting the demons from his past to become clean, lean, and healthy. Josh and the Warriors Heart family are driven by an incredible purpose of bringing warriors home, where they are never alone. Listen to this very special episode – you don’t want to miss it.
Resources:
https://www.warriorsheart.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-lannon-0608985/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealing/
Master Sargeant Tom Spooner wants military men and law enforcement veterans to know that they are not alone. As a former Special Operations Veteran with more than two decades of military service, Tom Spooner has seen things that most humans only read about in books or see on the movie screen. Throughout his decorated military career, he spent time with the 82nd Airborne as a Green Beret in the US Army’s 7th Special Forces Group and with numerous deployments with the elite 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. Today, Tom Spooner is a retired military veteran who focuses on equipping men in healing their hearts and constructively working through their traumas from the battlefields of their vocations and the battlefield of their minds. As the co-founder of Warriors Heart, Tom’s mission is to serve the most underserved member of the American population: Men. Don’t miss this special episode with Master Sargeant Tom Spooner.
Resources:
https://www.warriorsheart.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-spooner-b988072b/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealing/
Ashley Cox is the first and only female international emotional analysis and resolution coach for nice guys. A self-proclaimed, "Nice Guy Magnet," she uses her experiences as a woman and her 12+ year background in trauma and teaching to help “nice guys” and “nice business guys” toxic proof their boardrooms and bedrooms to create more wealth. Featured on The Conscious Man Podcast, The Profoundly Pointless Podcast, True Hollywood Talk, Disrupt Magazine and in Lake Geneva Magazine.
If you are a CEO who wants to increase the value and satisfaction of your IT firm and personal life, then this is the show for you.
Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/niceguyreformschool/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/niceguyreformschool/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyljcox/
“It’s not what you say that matters – it's what people hear.” - Neal Foard. This is one of the most INTERESTING podcasts I’ve ever done with expert storyteller, Neal Foard. Neal has been in the advertising and marketing space for more than 25 years. He’s worked to create award winning ad campaigns for powerful brands like Budweiser, Lexus and Sony, and he’s gained a fiercely loyal following on social media because he’s one the BEST orators and storytellers of all time. Check out this longer than normal episode where we talk about life, death, homelessness, and how the human condition is a beautiful thing.
Resources:
https://www.nealfoard.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/nealfoard https://www.tiktok.com/@nealfoard https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-foard-3727403/ https://www.instagram.com/nealfoard/ https://www.facebook.com/nealfoard
This is one of my favorite podcast interviews because it’s with my good friend, Kelly Siegel.
Kelly is the CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), an outsourced IT services firm based in Detroit, Michigan. He’s a larger-than-life personality who’s risen from poverty to profit and success. He has an educational background in criminal justice and sociology from Western Michigan University and has a relentless drive to better himself in breaking his family’s cycle of abuse, addiction, and poverty. Kelly recently published a book called Harder Than Life, and has a new, groundbreaking podcast, also called Harder Than Life.
Kelly lives in Michigan with his daughter Arianna, their Yorkie Sammy, and cat Felix. He spends as much time as possible in Florida, preferably out on the water with Ari and good friends. You will NOT want to miss this podcast with Kelly because it’s PURE GOLD.
PODCAST BRIEF
Resources:
https://www.trustntm.com/
https://www.harderthanlife.com/home/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ntm-national-technology-management/
https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
https://www.facebook.com/NationalTechnologyManagement
This is a great podcast interview because it’s with one of my favorite people, Alison Maloni.
Alison is the CEO and Founder of Alison May Public Relations, is a successful anchor/contributor on Newsmax, an Emmy award-winning journalist, and an author. She’s tough, she’s a mom, and she loves her family and loves America, too.
In this podcast we talk about grit, resilience, how to become “known” online, and how Alison reported on some of our nation's saddest stories with class, dignity, and grace.
You will NOT want to miss this podcast with Alison because you’ll learn how YOUR brand can thrive online using basic PR strategies along with learn about what it takes to grow your business in a digital age.
Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/alisonmaypr/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-maloni-374aba8/
https://www.snapchat.com/add/alisonmaypr
https://twitter.com/AlisonMayPR
https://www.facebook.com/alisonmaypr
This is one of my favorite podcast interviews because we’re talking about growth, the criteria needed to grow, and how to eventually sell a professional services firm.
Our guest is Dr. Joe O’Mahoney, a published author, researcher, and leading authority on the consulting industry and a consultant to boutiques and small consulting firms. Dr. Joe practices what he preaches: he has been a corporate consultant, an internal consultant, and a solo consultant. He has spent 15 years providing advisory services to small consulting firms on growth, and in 2007 sold his own company, StayMobile Technology Ltd. In addition to his private practice. He is the founder of Repair Café Wales CIC and Consulting Mastered Ltd.
Joe has coached over 2,000 executives and MBA students about management consultancy and helped hundreds of students gain places at leading consulting firms. Joe’s work has been recognized by awards from the British Academy of Management, the Centre for Consulting Excellence, the ESRC, and several University prizes. Joe studied History at Oxford University and obtained his Ph.D. and MSc at Warwick University. He lives in England with his wife and two sons.
Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeomahoney/
https://twitter.com/joeomahoney
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-k4gqGgfNtRCHEX7E8Hnw
This is one of my favorite podcast interview guests, Craig Siegel because of the STRAIGHT FIRE we walk through in a phenomenal 45-minute podcast interview.
Craig has dedicated himself to personal growth and transformation by revamping his mindset. As in COMPLETELY changing how he thinks. He now wants to help others manufacture BIG breakthroughs of their own. The vision for his community is to enhance your state of mind, your frequency, and focus on what makes you feel alive. Simply put, we’re going to discuss how to get ON FIRE FOR LIFE!
Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-landon-siegel/
https://www.instagram.com/craigsiegel_cls/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/CraigSiegel_CLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.youtube.com/c/craigsiegel
https://www.facebook.com/craig.siegel.771/
This is one of my favorite podcast interviews BECAUSE it’s with my ADHD coach, Neil Swanson!
Neil is affectionately known as Dr. Neil at SGS because he’s SO smart and wise. Neil has worked as a minister, a counselor, a construction contractor, and a building consultant. Neil grew up in Wisconsin, went to school in the Midwest and New York City, and eventually settled in the great state of Virginia where he now runs his practice. Along the way, he’s volunteered and been a champion for many causes with the goal of making a positive difference in the world.
And NOW, Neil is the Founder and CEO of Free To Be Coaching, a coaching practice that focuses on radically reducing the impact of ADHD on your relationships, employment, and other areas of your life.
You will NOT want to miss this podcast with Neil because it’s PURE GOLD if you’re a business owner, leader, or someone who struggles with ADHD.
Resources:
https://freetobecoaching.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FreeToBeCoaching
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachneilswanson/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2p5xrjHHRt8rJak2ugzZgg
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda, author of The EQ Deficiency, is an authority on emotional intelligence and awareness, has over 15,000 hours of practical experience under her belt, and lives her purpose as a catalyst for change.
Brittney-Nichole earned degrees in education and psychology and is certified as a Neuro-Linguistic Program (NLP) practitioner and HeartMath trainer. In addition, she partners with executives and their teams to solve the people problems that are holding them back from innovation and people-centered success.
This is one of the most interesting podcasts I’ve done as we dive into ego, trauma, emotional intelligence, and more. Don’t miss this show.
PODCAST BRIEF
Resources:
https://www.thecatalyst4change.com/
https://www.ei-magazine.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittney-nichole-connor-savarda-2b5737137/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-emotional-intelligence-magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/brittney.connor2321/
https://www.facebook.com/The.EI.Magazine
This is one of my favorite podcast interviews because it’s with my good friend, Kelly Siegel.
Kelly is the CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), an outsourced IT services firm based in Detroit, Michigan. He’s a larger-than-life personality who’s risen from poverty and prison to profit and success. He has an educational background in criminal justice and sociology from Western Michigan University and has a relentless drive to better himself in breaking his family’s cycle of abuse, addiction, and poverty. Kelly recently published a book called Harder Than Life, and has a new, groundbreaking podcast, also called Harder Than Life.
Kelly lives in Michigan with his daughter Arianna, their Yorkie, Sammy, and their cat, Felix. He spends as much time as possible in Florida, preferably out on the water with Ari and his good friends.
You will NOT want to miss this podcast with Kelly because it’s PURE GOLD.
Resources:
https://www.trustntm.com/
https://www.harderthanlife.com/home/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ntm-national-technology-management/
https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
https://www.facebook.com/NationalTechnologyManagement
This is my FAVORITE podcast interview BECAUSE it’s with my friend Marcus Sheridan. Marcus Sheridan once grew a pool company, DURING AN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, by simply answering questions online from his potential buyers. That’s right – when 100% of discretionary spending on POOLS was gone, he blew up the pool company he was a partner at. And NOW, Marcus is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker who excites audiences with his simple, yet powerful transformational business approach. Marcus has been dubbed a “Web Marketing Guru” by the New York Times and in 2017 Forbes names Marcus one of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss.” You will NOT want to miss this podcast with Marcus because it’s PURE GOLD if you’re in sales and marketing.
Resources: https://marcussheridan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcussheridan/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactbnd/ https://www.facebook.com/marcus.sheridan https://www.facebook.com/impactbnd
This is one of the best podcast interviews I’ve ever done!
Rick Harber, the Founder and CEO of Decision Digital, talks about growth, growing pains, sales and marketing, and how his firm has been successful in achieving elite ConnectWise consulting status.
Founded in 1997, Rick started Decision Digital to serve a global client base by creatively solving their technology challenges. Today, Decision Digital is a multi-million-dollar sized firm that’s recognized as technology champions, thought leaders, and immersion experts, especially in the Managed Services and Professional Services Automation spaces. Rickand his team are steeped in precision and integrity, devoted to solving problems and developing rewarding relationships between clients, partners, and technologies. Check out this episode with Rick!
Resources:
https://www.decisiondigital.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardharber/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/decision-digital-inc-/
https://www.facebook.com/richard.harber.94
https://www.facebook.com/decisionDigi/
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In this episode, you’ll hear the AH-MAZING story of Troy White and the journey behind UpStream. The adversity that Troy experienced didn't write his story, and now he uses his experiences to provide in-depth, evidence-based Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, and Cognitive Behavioral training to overcome negative thinking, improve your self-esteem, change self-defeating behaviors, and develop healthy coping skills. Check out this episode with Troy!
Resources:
https://www.growupstream.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/white2wins/
https://www.facebook.com/tawhite
https://www.facebook.com/growupstream
In this episode, you’ll hear theawesome story of George Bardissi and how he started his career in technology because of poorly designed Wi-Fi at his former high school.
George unpacks the struggles of owning and running a technology firm, growing it, and how much he loves the Philadelphia Eagles. George is the owner and founder of two tech firms with his MSP, Bardissi Enterprises, and his VoIP company in BVoIP.
Resources:
https://www.bvoip.com
https://www.bardissi.net/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bvoipllc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bvoipllc
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bvoip-llc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bvoip/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDq5kP2lLJ9KF7kTXV1wQ-w
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebardissi/
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During this episode, you’ll hear a remarkable story of Rand Fishkin, founder and CEO of SparkToro. SparkToro is an audience research tool that shows the websites your customers visit, social accounts they follow, hashtags they use, and more — so you can do marketing that works. Rand unpacks the start-up culture, why SEO isn’t the ONLY tool you should be using to grow your business, and why asking your ideal buyers what they want will help you grow, get leads, and win.
Resources:
https://sparktoro.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/
https://twitter.com/randfish
https://moz.com/community/q/user/randfish
During this episode, you’ll hear a remarkable story of Owen Hemsath, a famous YouTube video marketer, who grew his business exponentially while also beating cancer four times. You’ll hear about Owen’s journey from rough beginnings to comedy and fatherhood, founding a successful YouTube video marketing business, and beating cancer 4 times. He explains how he went from being a high-achieving hustler with a scarcity mindset to owning his time so he can focus on what truly matters in life. His message: how to accomplish great things without driving yourself sick and still living a purpose-driven life is one that will resonate with passionate entrepreneurs and business owners alike.
Resources:
https://thevideomarketingschool.com/youtube-expert-consultant-owen-video-hemsath/
https://www.facebook.com/owenhemsath
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Alv3DDd_otfn2cdaGNTuw
During this episode, Certified Valuation Analyst and Value Builder Advisor, Reed Warren, dives into how business can best strategize their company’s growth. He shares how specialization, verticalization, and productization (SVP) can help business get unstuck. Then, Reed tackles both organic and acquisitive growth, both of which are essential if you want to avoid leaving 50% of your business growth potential on the table. Throughout this episode, he emphasizes planning for the future of your business. This way, when you’re ready to exit and move on to your next stage of life, you’ll get the value you want for your company. Resources:
https://itvaluations.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ITValuations-304745727015281/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-valuations/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMB1Nn2_LVNQ7ZJWj8xoGA
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On this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out-Marketer Dave Scott interviews Lisa Arends. Lisa is a Published author and middle school math teacher. Dave dives deep as he and Lisa discuss the effects of divorce and how to move on from the emotional loss. Whether personal or professional this podcast has something for you. Be sure to give Lisa a follow and purchase her book.
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Lisa’s Book: (https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-End-Marriage-Happiness-Abandonment/dp/0615680283/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Lisa+arends&qid=1595012122&sr=8-1)
On this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out-Marketer Dave Scott interviews Jason Ethridge. Jason is the owner of LogicSpeak an IT service management company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Logic Speak is a growing managed IT services provider for small-medium sized businesses. They have been in business for almost 10 years! Their mission is short: To use our abilities and technology to have a positive impact on the lives of our clients and our employees.
Jason Ethridge is an interview you will not want to miss! Be sure to follow him and his business here…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Jamison West, Managing Member and EOS Implementer at ConnectStrat.
ConnectStrat is a group of EOS Implementers® and Strategic Consultants who have industry experience in the IT Services and Managed Service Provider industry.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Lori Tisinia, Owner of Computer Concepts. Computer Concepts offers a range of computer training and repair services that help clients operate their businesses more efficiently.
In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Adam Martin, founder of F5 Project. F5 Project is a non-profit organization that sole focus is to rebuild lives and communities though servicing people with criminal backgrounds. Join me as we dive into Adam's life to see how he went from prisoner to the founder of the F5 project.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Jeff Carbeck, CEO of
10EQS.
10EQS is a business insights and intelligence firm that helps medium sized to large businesses around the globe gain insights and perspective in an efficient, effective way in order to ultimately make better business decisions. 10EQS has re-engineered the traditional consulting engagement model and has based their methodology on quantitative data, market research,and innovative techniques help their clients see beyond their own four walls.
Jeff and his team at 10EQS has an ability to cut through the clutter to provide business insights solutions that are a perfect match for their clients. If you like the topic of big data, business intelligence, and market research, then buckle up for a fast paced ride with this Podcast with Jeff Carbeck.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Gina DiStefano, President and CEO of DiStefano Group, a company that looks to focus, lead, grow and improve their clients lives through strategic planning, leadership coaching, talent acquisition, marketing and branding.
Their approach allows Gina and her team to identify and conquer areas of improvement specific to each client’s needs, while giving companies techniques that will impact and grow their organizations. With over 70 years of combined experience, the DiStefano Group believes that happy, motivated and highly-trained employees, paired with a strategic marketing plan, is the magic formula for success and increasing profit.
Known to be an expert in her field and highly respected among her tribe and community, Gina has worked across the country helping thousands of people over the course of her career. Her authentic personality makes you feel at ease from the moment you meet her. Be prepared to look at life differently after spending some time with Gina.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Troy White, President and Co-Founder of Upstream Growth Consultants, LLC. Upstream helps organizations, business leaders and individuals get and stay emotionally healthy by focusing on the value of emotional intelligence. Working off the belief that strong, profitable organizations are made up of individuals who have a deeper understanding of themselves, Upstream’s services will leave participants able to identify and capitalize on their beliefs, recognize and control the emotions that go into daily decisions and ultimately create a positive culture that produces higher employee retention numbers and increased productivity and profitability.
Troy has a deep passion for the development and growth of human potential. Approaching the emotions that go into the decision making process, Troy offers insights into how awareness can generate growth and profitability for you and your company. His genuine kindness along with his unique personal empowerment training lay the foundation to create trusting, caring relationships that truly transform lives.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Adam Bielanski, founder of Sierra Pacific Consulting, a California-based ConnectWise consultancy who helps IT businesses become more efficient and profitable through proper implementation of the ConnectWise CRM/PSA software.
Adam is a really smart consultant who shares some great insight into successes and failures of business ownership. Whether you have 5 employees or 500, you’ll get tons of knowledge and practical wisdom from this Podcast.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Heather DeSantis, founder of Publicity For Good, the only millennial-led, female-influenced public relations firm focused on supporting purpose-driven food and beverage companies. Heather and her team are more than publicists—they are activists and advocates of your brand. She’s also the founder of Press Demand PR, a SaaS program that makes PR accessible to entrepreneurs, influencers, businesses, agencies and charities by providing support and access to the top PR agencies in the United States. Press Demand allows experts to directly pitch themselves to the media using the software to manage all PR inquiries, and media sources will be able to connect quickly with experts who have press-ready pitches.
Heather is a really smart PR professional and the knowledge and practical wisdom in this Podcast will translates into gold for your company.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with George B. Thomas, who I consider to be one of the Godfather’s of Inbound Marketing. George is a motivational speaker, a top-notch sales and marketing leader, and an Inbound Marketing ninja. Check him out, here.
George knows more about Inbound Marketing than anyone I know! This knowledge and practical wisdom translates into absolute gold that’s sure to propel you and your sales and marketing efforts.
George is going to give you tips and tricks that most marketers end up paying tens of thousands of dollars to learn about.
George runs multiple Facebook groups including HubSpot Sprocket Talk, of which I’m a proud member.
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In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Patrick Garmoe, who is the Web Content and Conversion Specialist at Nebraska Medicine. Patrick essentially helps Nebraska Medicine educate and communicate with their patients through leveraging today’s best SEO/SEM tactics.
Not to mention, Patrick even once got the Mayor of Duluth Minnesota on the front of the New York Times.
Patrick is one of the smartest digital marketing strategists I know and has a background that started in journalism and eventually morphed into SEO, digital web strategy, and social media. Patrick’s interview will give you tons of great wisdom about SEO that’s sure to help you rank better and understand the nuances of SEO, in today’s digital age.
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Patrick and his wife live in Omaha, Nebraska.
In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Gina Schreck, CEO of SocialKNX. SocialKNX is digital marketing, and social media agency that helps other businesses navigate the tricky waters of digital marketing and social media.
Gina hosts a weekly podcast called THE JOURNEY, where she tells the stories of other entrepreneurs and their career adventures.
And, Gina brings fun examples and relevant information to the audiences she speaks to. She is engaging, highly entertaining, and one of the best guests we’ve ever had. She tells a great story, is helpful and humble, and has four tech-savvy kids, multiple dogs, two homes, and somewhere in the chaos is a loving husband.
You can learn more about Gina and her company by clicking here and follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
Gina and her company is based in Colorado, where she lives and works while managing her mostly remote team.
In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with George Bardissi, the CEO of Bardissi Enterprises and BVoIP. Bardissi Enterprises is an IT company based in Philadelphia, and they specialize in handling the outsourced IT needs of other businesses around North America. BVoIP is the sister company to Bardissi Enterprises and offers VoIP telecom solutions to IT companies around the globe.
George is the epitome of the dyed-in-the-wool-entrepreneur. He’s Philly proud, hard-working, fun-loving, and has perseverance that rivals Sir Winston Churchill. George is successful because of many things but mostly because of his openness to adapting to his industry, his willingness to innovate the products and services he sells, and his passion for proving naysayers wrong. George is also a HubSpot partner and deeply believes that the success of his company is because of digital marketing tactics like inbound and content marketing, coupled with good old fashioned networking.
You can learn more about George and his company by clicking here and follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
George and his company are based in Philadelphia and operates with over 15 employee’s.
In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with Jack Kosakowski, the CEO of the U.S. Division of Creative Agency. Creation Agency is a full-scale marketing and advertising agency based in London and the U.S. Creation Agency specializes in helping businesses deliver sales activation and executes inbound marketing programs for B2B companies.
Jack has an awesome background in marketing automation, entrepreneurship, sales, and leadership. Jack is passionate about helping businesses see the big picture of how too much technology can be bad for their business and more importantly how aligning sales and marketing is critical for any marketing campaign to be successful.
You can learn more about Jack and his company by clicking here for his website and follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Jack and his company are based in England, with a U.S.-based presence and operate with over 40 employee’s.
In this episode of Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, I talk with I-M Technology CEO and Founder, Stuart Bryan about how he started his technology firm and how he’s leveraged digital marketing, email marketing, and inbound marketing to grow the sales of his IT company.
You can learn more about Stuart and his company by clicking here for his website and follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Stuart and his company are based in Connecticut and operate with 10 employee’s.