![Re-Release [Top Giver Series] Beyond Giftology: The Art and Science of Gifting With John Ruhlin](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/john-ruhlin-headshot.jpg)
Re-Release [Top Giver Series] Beyond Giftology: The Art and Science of Gifting With John Ruhlin
John Ruhlin (1980–2024) was an American entrepreneur, speaker, and author best known for pioneering the concept of strategic gifting in business. He founded The Ruhlin Group, a firm specializing in personalized corporate gift strategies, and authored the best-selling book Giftology, which emphasizes the power of generosity to build lasting relationships. John began his career as a top sales representative for Cutco Cutlery, where he developed innovative approaches to client engagement. He passed away suddenly in August 2024 at 44, leaving a legacy of kindness and a transformative approach to business relationships.
![[Top Agency Series] Data-Driven Growth and Mission-Focused Strategy With Paul Burani](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/paul-burani-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Data-Driven Growth and Mission-Focused Strategy With Paul Burani
Paul Burani is the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Mission Flywheel, a consultancy that empowers mission-driven organizations to scale revenue through data-driven strategies and measurable social impact. His career spans over two decades, including leadership roles at Google and in the edtech sector, where he focused on workforce development and economic inclusion. Paul’s expertise aligns business growth with social outcomes, helping clients in sectors like climate, education, and healthcare prove their impact to investors and stakeholders. Through Mission Flywheel, he supports purpose-driven ventures in building sustainable, high-performing revenue models.
![[SaaS Series] The SaaSpreneur Model Explained With Shaun Clark](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shaun-clark-headshot.jpg)
[SaaS Series] The SaaSpreneur Model Explained With Shaun Clark
Shaun Clark is the CEO and Co-founder of HighLevel, an all-in-one marketing and CRM platform designed to help agencies and businesses streamline their operations. Before establishing HighLevel in 2018, he founded InvoiceSherpa, a platform focused on automating accounts receivable and invoice payments. Shaun’s entrepreneurial journey is underpinned by his education in Computer Science at Oregon State University and participation in Stanford University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Under his leadership, HighLevel has experienced significant growth and was named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southwest Award by Ernst & Young.
![[Top Agency Series] Scaling Sustainably in Agencies With Steve Guberman of Agency Outsight](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/steve-guberman-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Scaling Sustainably in Agencies With Steve Guberman of Agency Outsight
Steve Guberman is the Founder of Agency Outsight, a firm that guides creative, digital, and marketing agency owners toward achieving sustainable growth and overcoming operational challenges. He is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the creative, marketing, advertising, and public relations industries. In 2006, Steve founded his creative agency, which he successfully led for a decade before its acquisition by a PR firm in 2015. Following the acquisition, he played a pivotal role in transforming the firm into a full-service strategic communications agency.

Scaling Orthodontic Practices: Lessons in Leadership With Dr. Sami Webb
Dr. Sami Webb is the CEO of EPIC4 Specialty Partners, an organization partnering with only specialists — recognizing that the dental specialist has different needs than a general practitioner. She is the Founder of Webb Orthodontics, an organization providing patients with the best possible orthodontic care with the highest degree of technical excellence, caring, and respect. Since establishing her practice in 2004, Dr. Webb has expanded Webb Orthodontics to six locations across Nebraska and Wyoming. As CEO of EPIC4, she leads a doctor-owned, doctor-led specialty partnership organization operating over 60 orthodontic and pediatric dentistry practices across multiple states.
![[Top Giver & PE Series] Mastering M&A Networking and Deal-Making With Lou Sokolovskiy](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lou-sokolovskiy-headshot.jpg)
[Top Giver & PE Series] Mastering M&A Networking and Deal-Making With Lou Sokolovskiy
Lou Sokolovskiy is the Founder and CEO of Opus Connect, a premier networking and deal-making community for private equity and M&A professionals. He is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in private equity transactions. Additionally, Lou serves as a Venture Partner at Operate and a Principal at Genero Capital Partners. His expertise spans operations management, strategic partnerships, and new business development.
![[Direct Response Series] Leveraging Direct Mail To Supercharge Your Business With Mike Gunderson](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mike-gunderson-headshot.jpg)
[Direct Response Series] Leveraging Direct Mail To Supercharge Your Business With Mike Gunderson
Mike Gunderson is the President of Gundir, an award-winning direct marketing agency specializing in traditional offline channels, particularly direct mail. Since 2003, Gundir has been helping businesses drive new leads and close more sales. In addition to Gundir, Mike is the Founder and CEO of PostReminder, a direct response platform that merges traditional direct mail with digital engagement through enhanced QR technology. This innovation allows customers to set reminders for upcoming sales and events, enhancing consumer engagement and driving action.

Championships, Challenges, and Comedy in Wrestling With Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle is an American retired professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist renowned for his exceptional wrestling career. He achieved international acclaim by winning a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympics, notably competing with a broken neck. Transitioning to professional wrestling, Kurt joined the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1998, where he became a multi-time world champion and was later inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017. Beyond wrestling, he has pursued acting and launched the Kurt Angle Brand, extending his influence beyond the ring.

Building Wealth and Scaling Strategies With Richard Wilson of Family Office Club
Richard Wilson is the Founder and CEO of the Family Office Club, the largest association in the family office wealth management industry with over 100,000 current members. He has authored multiple #1 bestselling books on family offices, including The Single Family Office: Creating, Operating & Managing Investments of a Single Family Office. Richard has spoken at over 250 conferences in more than 14 countries, sharing his expertise on family office insights and case studies. He holds a MBA from the University of Portland.

Restoring Sanity in the Digital Age With Mark Weinstein
Mark Weinstein is a pioneering tech entrepreneur, privacy advocate, and one of the original inventors of social networking. His 25-year journey includes founding three award-winning social media platforms, such as SuperFamily and SuperFriends, both recognized in PC Magazine‘s Top 100 Sites. As a leading privacy expert, Mark delivered the landmark TED Talk “The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism” and authored Restoring Our Sanity Online: A Revolutionary Social Framework, which presents a bold vision for transforming social media. His work has earned endorsements from industry leaders like Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Steve Wozniak, reflecting his commitment to ethical technology and user empowerment.
![[Top SaaS & Ecommerce & Israel Business Series] Mastering Video Commerce Strategies With Eitan Koter](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/eitan-koter-headshot.jpg)
[Top SaaS & Ecommerce & Israel Business Series] Mastering Video Commerce Strategies With Eitan Koter
Eitan Koter is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Vimmi, a leading video commerce SaaS company that provides multi-channel shoppable video and live shopping solutions to brands and retailers. With over two decades of experience in internet, video, and telecom startups and public companies, including leading a Nasdaq IPO, he is recognized as a thought leader in video commerce, digital marketing, social commerce, and startup bootstrapping. Eitan frequently speaks about futuristic immersive digital experiences and the convergence of media and commerce. He also hosts the Mastering eCommerce Marketing podcast, where he interviews industry leaders and shares insights on e-commerce trends and innovations.
![[Top Agency Series] Breaking the Mold in Modeling With Bill Giofu](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bill-giofu.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Breaking the Mold in Modeling With Bill Giofu
Bill Giofu is the Founder of Sophia Models and Talent, a premier modeling and talent agency based in Calgary, Alberta. With a modeling career that began in 1986 in Regina, Saskatchewan, he has worked across North America, Europe, and Asia, and has appeared in over 40 television commercials, videos, and film productions. In 1996, Bill opened the Calgary office of Mode Models, serving as Agency Director and developing it into one of Western Canada’s most successful modeling agencies. In 2010, he established Sophia Models, leveraging over 35 years of industry experience to develop and promote highly sought-after talent.
![[Top Agency Series] Building Authentic Brand Communities With Nithya Ramachandran](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nithya-ramachandran-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Building Authentic Brand Communities With Nithya Ramachandran
Nithya Ramachandran is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at T1, a full-stack sponsorship marketing agency. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in sponsorship marketing, strategy, and purpose-led partnerships. Nithya has held leadership roles at organizations such as PwC, Edelman, and National Public Relations. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in international business and strategic management from the University of Alberta.

The Entrepreneur’s Playbook: Scaling and Avoiding Costly Mistakes With Eric Crews
Eric Crews is the Founder and CEO of Crews & co., a management consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses increase revenue, profitability, and salable value. With decades of entrepreneurial experience, he is an EOS Implementer®, helping companies implement a business operating system into their organizations. In 2021, Eric launched the Growth Method℠, a proprietary business operating system designed to propel companies to new heights. He is also the CEO and Co-founder of CE Painting, one of New England’s largest commercial painting businesses.
![[Top Agency Series] Mastering Omnichannel Marketing With Humberto Bejarano](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/humberto-bejarano-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Mastering Omnichannel Marketing With Humberto Bejarano
Humberto Bejarano is the President and Co-founder of Beanstalk Growth Marketing, an award-winning agency based in Calgary, Alberta. With over 25 years of combined experience, he has been instrumental in delivering innovative, data-driven marketing solutions across North America. Under his leadership, Beanstalk has earned multiple accolades, including the Canadian Choice Award for Calgary’s Best Marketing Agency and recognition from Clutch as a top advertising company in Alberta. Humberto’s commitment to excellence and client success drives the agency’s growth and industry impact.
![[Top Agency & Israel Business Series] How To Scale a B2B Tech Startup Through Trust With Noa Eshed](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/noa-eshed-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency & Israel Business Series] How To Scale a B2B Tech Startup Through Trust With Noa Eshed
Noa Eshed is Co-founder and General Manager of Bold Digital Architects, an award-winning growth marketing agency specializing in B2B tech startups. She co-hosts the Real Life Superpowers podcast, ranked among the top 10% globally, where she interviews top performers from various industries. A journalist and certified lawyer, Noa previously co-founded and distributed Israel’s only national magazine for students. She is also the author of The Smart Marketer’s Guide to Google Adwords, an Amazon number-one bestseller.
![[Top Agency Series] Building a Successful Marketing Agency With Lindsay O’Donnell](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lindsay-odonnell-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Building a Successful Marketing Agency With Lindsay O’Donnell
Lindsay O’Donnell is the Founder and Marketing Director of Piquant Marketing, a Vancouver-based agency specializing in promoting vegan and vegetarian food and wellness brands. Her passion for supporting food entrepreneurs began during her tenure at Whole Foods Market, leading her to establish Piquant in 2016, which also offers personalized coaching and consulting services to assist clients in marketing strategy, team building, and sales growth. Beyond her agency work, Lindsay co-owns and serves as the Marketing Partner for Planted Expo, Canada’s largest plant-based event.
![[Top Author Series] Building a Tech-Driven Economy in the Heartland With Nicholas Lalla](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nicholas-lalla-headshot.jpg)
[Top Author Series] Building a Tech-Driven Economy in the Heartland With Nicholas Lalla
Nicholas Lalla is an urbanist and social entrepreneur specializing in economic development and emerging technology. He founded Tulsa Innovation Labs, deploying over $200 million to build northeast Oklahoma’s innovation economy. Previously, Nicholas led Cyber NYC for the New York City Economic Development Corporation, a cybersecurity initiative recognized as “among the nation’s most ambitious” by The New York Times. He is also the author of Reinventing the Heartland, which lays out a bold and pragmatic plan for urban reinvention, showing cities how to reorient their entire civic ecosystems toward inclusive tech-led growth.

Hiring Engineering Talent Across Borders With Roger Einstoss
Roger Einstoss is the CEO and Co-founder of Braintly, a company that connects US businesses with top engineering talent from Latin America. With over 12 years of experience in tech talent acquisition, he has helped companies like Volkswagen and T-Mobile build remote engineering teams. Roger specializes in bridging the gap between businesses and skilled developers, offering solutions in staff augmentation and agile team management.
![[Top Agency Series] Optimizing eCommerce Conversions Without Data Overload With Shaun Brandt](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/shaun-brandt-headshot2.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Optimizing eCommerce Conversions Without Data Overload With Shaun Brandt
Shaun Brandt is Co-founder of Oddit, a CRO solution for direct-to-consumer brands wanting to increase their conversion and brand loyalty. He is an experienced entrepreneur and a Co-founder of Kulin, where he helps DTC e-commerce brands scale revenue through smart strategy, Google ads, paid social, email/SMS, and creative. Shaun is an Investor at Triple Whale and the Founder of Nowhere Else Inc. Previously, he was a Partner for Wilfred’s, Partner and Creative Director for MAST Hair, Co-founder and Creative Director for Versett, Co-founder of Federal Moto, and Principal for ONST Creative.