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[Top Agency Series] Harnessing Digital Tools To Fuel Nonprofit Missions With Erik Rubadeau
Erik Rubadeau is the CEO and Founder of Yeeboo Digital, a digital agency specializing in helping nonprofit organizations leverage technology to achieve their missions. He is a seasoned leader in the digital agency space with over 20 years of experience. With a hands-on approach and an eye for the intersection of technology and strategy, Erik has been instrumental in streamlining operations for impactful entities such as Habitat for Humanity Canada and Save the Children. He is passionate about streamlining operations and enhancing technology use within the nonprofit sector to help organizations achieve greater impact.
[Top Agency & Cannabis Series] From Wine to Weed: The Art of Cannabis Branding With Lisa Campbell
Lisa Campbell is the Founder and CEO of Mercari Agency, a company dedicated to assisting cannabis businesses in navigating the market across Canada since the legalization of recreational cannabis. With a strong background in international drug policy, she previously worked as a Cannabis Portfolio Specialist at Lifford Wine & Spirits, where she helped launch some of Canada’s first cannabis brands. Under her leadership, Mercari Agency has become a key player in the cannabis industry. Lisa is recognized for her business acumen and dedication to effectively supporting clients within this emerging market.
[Top Agency Series] From Spare Bedroom to Agency Success With Dave Taylor of In Front Marketing
Dave Taylor is the Co-founder and Strategic Digital Marketer at In Front Marketing, a Calgary-based agency specializing in data-driven marketing solutions. Over the past decade, he has grown the agency to serve more than 500 clients annually, including prominent names like the Calgary Flames and Backyard Meats. With a focus on delivering measurable results, Dave ensures clients grasp the performance and ROI of their campaigns, driving significant increases in engagement and conversion rates. Under his leadership, In Front Marketing prioritizes transparency and communication, offering a full range of services, including SEO, digital advertising, and social media management.
[EO Chicago] Embracing Innovation and Conquering Business Plateaus With Mike Maddock
Mike Maddock is the Founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, hyper-curated virtual peer advisory forums for CEOs and business leaders who are focused on professional and personal growth. He is a serial entrepreneur, international public speaker, expert in innovation, and best-selling author. Mike has served over 25% of the Fortune 500 companies, helping them envision and create new growth avenues. As the Founder of Maddock Douglas, a globally recognized innovation consulting firm, he has also assisted in developing and launching new products, services, and business models for over 25% of the Fortune 100 companies.
[Top Agency Series] Elevating Brands With Artistic Vision With Nicolas Munn Rico of LNDMRK
Nicolas Munn Rico is Partner and Co-founder of LNDMRK, an agency connecting artists with the corporate world, and Mural Festival, an event celebrating muralism and local artists. With a passion for art and entrepreneurship, he has been influential in generating unique projects and collaborations. Through LNDMRK, Nicolas has facilitated brand campaigns that blend commercial objectives with artistic expression, working with renowned companies like Starbucks and Jose Cuervo. He envisions art as a medium for aesthetic pleasure and a powerful community engagement and brand storytelling tool.
[Top Agency Series] Unlocking Referral Campaigns in Behavioral Health With Tim Zercher
Tim Zercher is the CEO and Owner of A-Train Marketing, a national firm providing marketing strategies and services to behavioral health groups. Under his leadership, the company has been featured in multiple national and international publications and has successfully built and grown over 400 brands across 34 states in the last 25 years. Tim has experience purchasing and merging agencies. He excels in creating deep, long-term partnerships and has a particular knack for developing effective referral campaigns within the healthcare sector.
[Top Agency Series] Recap Episode of Growth Through Acquisitions With Jason Swenk
Jason Swenk is the Founder of Agency Mastery 360, a company dedicated to helping digital agency owners grow and scale their businesses. With over 20 years in the agency space, he has built and sold his agency, and he now leverages his experience working with brands like AT&T, Hitachi, and Lotus Cars to mentor other agencies.
In addition to hosting the Smart Agency Masterclass podcast, the #1 podcast for digital marketing agency owners, Jason has developed a framework for growing agencies from nothing to eight figures. His unique perspective, shaped by his extensive experience and monthly interaction with over 100 agencies, provides valuable insights into navigating market disruptions and achieving sustained growth.
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.