In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Rick Rappe, President and Owner of RPM Direct Marketing, to discuss how to build direct mail campaigns that convert. They explore why the proper format matters more than flash, how to avoid the most common mistakes marketers make, and why testing beats guessing every time. Rick also provided valuable insights on integrating AI into direct mail strategy.
In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Paul Burani, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Mission Flywheel, about data-driven growth strategies for mission-led companies. Paul discusses the flywheel model, transitioning from startup to scale, and how to unlock customer insights. He also shares lessons from Google, approaches to managing high performers, and his thoughts on building work cultures rooted in purpose.
In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Steve Guberman, Founder of Agency Outsight, about building an agency that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Steve discusses the dangers of vague growth metrics, the importance of niching for clarity and profitability, and how to systematize operations. He also shares insights on delegating, managing retainers without discounts, and forming smart agency partnerships.
In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Bill Giofu, Founder of Sophia Models and Talent, about the business of modeling and talent representation. Bill discusses how he built his agency, the changing standards in the modeling industry, and how he helps talent secure international opportunities. He also shares insights on working with major brands, the challenges of running a talent agency, and how social media has impacted the industry.
In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Nithya Ramachandran, President and Chief Strategy Officer at T1 Agency, about building purpose-driven brand communities. Nithya shares her leadership journey, strategies for fostering innovation and trust, insights on leadership transitions, balancing purpose with profit, and driving authentic audience engagement.