INspired INsider Podcast

Sammy Davis is the Founder and CRO of The Well, a human-centered marketplace that offers services in accounting, marketing, advertising, communications, and technology. The Well provides clients with advice and support while recommending the best individuals and teams to handle each job. Sammy has extensive experience in the advertising industry, entrepreneurship, and business consulting. Before founding The Well, he served as the CEO of Impact Communications. In this episode… Many entrepreneurs are tired of endless recruitment processes and struggling to find the right talent for their company. Where can they get the recruitment support to find the talent they need to take their business to the next level? Sammy Davis says that hiring should be an effortless and seamless process. However, finding good talent can be a daunting task. Whether looking for a seasoned professional, a full-time employee, someone who can work remotely, or someone just starting, it's crucial to have a streamlined hiring process. However, with the evolution of the business world, the philosophies, approaches, and tools around recruitment strategies have changed — imposing hiring challenges in companies. Sammy recommends partnering with an agency specializing in professional gig labor management to help access top-notch professionals.  In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Sammy Davis, Founder and CRO of The Well, to discuss how to simplify your hiring process. Sammy talks about the hiring pain points The Well solves for clients, where it sources its talent, how it attracts clients, and provides recommendations for a better hiring and vetting process.

Scott Markman is the Founder and President of MonogramGroup, a global brand consulting and creative agency. MonogramGroup specializes in serving middle-market B2B companies and private equity firms. With over 30 years of experience, Scott has managed clients in consumer, B2B, and NFP sectors including consumer products, industrial and tech products, retail, financial and professional services, and the arts. He has lectured about brands and marketing worldwide, and his work has been featured in many publications including The Wall Street Journal, Advertising Age, ARD German TV, Chicago Tribune, and more.  In this episode… Running a private equity firm is challenging. It could be wise for entrepreneurs in this sector to think about rebranding. This way, they can communicate who they are and what they stand for to their customers. But how do they go about creating a great brand? Scott Markman, a market leader in rebranding for the private equity sector, says that a great brand can inspire loyalty, trust, and even love. However, a bad brand can be a major turn-off for potential customers. It's the same case for entrepreneurs in the private equity sector. That's why companies need to pay attention to their branding and ensure that it's aligned with their business goals and values. Rebranding can also be a powerful tool for companies looking to refresh their image or pivot their strategy. He shares how he helps private equity firms with rebranding to understand their target audience, identify their unique value proposition, create a compelling brand message, and develop a visual identity that resonates with customers.  On this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Scott Markman, Founder and President of MonogramGroup, to discuss branding in the private equity sector. Scott talks about MonogramGroup, its rebranding process, the importance of being creative in the branding process, and the reasons for rebranding a company.

Adam Radulovic is the Founder and President of XL.net, a company specializing in outsourcing IT departments for small businesses. With a unique business alignment process, XL.net eliminates 80% of technology issues by proactively auditing and optimizing IT systems.  Previously, Adam was a director at divine/Parlano, a software company renowned for enhancing knowledge worker effectiveness in Fortune 500 companies, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2007. In this episode… In IT, it’s vital to not only react to issues, but to prevent them from arising in the first place. Join Adam Radulovic as he opens up about the threats businesses face in terms of cybersecurity, recounting a harrowing episode of a breach his team helped contain. He underscores how major cyber incidents can escalate beyond data loss to personal threats, stressing the need for robust security measures. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Adam Radulovic, the Founder of XL.net, a company revolutionizing outsourcing IT for small businesses. Adam discusses the journey of identifying the ideal customer for XL.net, focusing on businesses that rely heavily on technology to function and benefit most from their proactive auditing approach.

Kevin Hundal is a Certified EOS Implementer® with a rich background in entrepreneurship spanning over 20 years. He has built, scaled, and pivoted multiple companies, encountering unique challenges in areas such as people management, process optimization, cash flow, and leadership. Since 2009, Kevin has been employing the Entrepreneurial Operating System in his various ventures, gaining critical insights into the advantages and challenges of running a business with and without EOS®. Beyond his business acumen, Kevin has a talent for energizing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration. He specializes in breaking through operational ceilings by creating a unified team environment where each member can contribute in a meaningful way. With experience mentoring over 60 companies to achieve the $1 million mark and boasting an average client growth rate exceeding 15% year-over-year, Kevin focuses on instilling a blend of vision, traction, and health within businesses, irrespective of their size or industry. In this episode… Are you tired of seeing wasted potential in your organization? Ever wonder how to unlock the true capabilities of your team members while accelerating business growth? If so, this episode is your key to transformation. Implementing the concept of playing to your strengths in a business setting requires a systematic approach. According to leading EOS® expert Kevin Hundal, strategically aligning team members with roles tailored to their strengths and passions not only fuels individual performance but also acts as a catalyst for organizational success. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Certified EOS Implementer® Kevin Hundal to discuss how you can delegate, elevate, and transform your organization using the Entrepreneurial Operating System. They explore effective ways to manage human energy, how to identify tasks that should be outsourced or automated, and why focusing on your team's unique abilities can lead to rapid growth. Tune in to learn practical strategies for maximizing your organization's potential.

Laurier Mandin is the CEO and Founder of Graphos Product, a marketing agency specializing in launching and branding successful products worldwide. With over 30 years of industry experience, he has helped hundreds of businesses achieve product success. Laurier is the host of the Product Knowledge Podcast and author of I Need That: Creating and Marketing Products People are Compelled to Buy, showcasing his expertise in neuromarketing and consumer behavior. His work is marked by a deep understanding of the intricacies of product marketing, from conception to consumer. In this episode… In today's fiercely competitive market, the success of a product launch hinges on a combination of strategic planning and innovative execution. Transforming a groundbreaking idea into a widely recognized product requires navigating various challenges, from market research to effective branding. So, how can businesses turn concepts into consumer-ready offerings? Laurier Mandin, a seasoned marketing agency owner, shares his insights on navigating these challenges effectively. He recounts the fascinating story of SearBQ, a unique cooking product, highlighting the exhilaration and pitfalls of product scaling. Laurier explores how understanding consumer psychology and crafting compelling narratives are key to capturing the consumer's imagination. He shares the importance of aligning marketing strategies with the product's core appeal. His experiences underscore the necessity of adaptability in responding to unforeseen challenges like supply chain issues and shifting consumer habits, offering invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs and marketers alike. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Laurier Mandin, Founder and CEO of Graphos Product, about launching and marketing compelling products. Laurier shares his journey from writing and journalism to founding Graphos Product, its customer success stories launching their products, how he determines if a client is the right fit for Graphos Product, and the keys to long-term staff retention.

Stewart Gandolf is the CEO of Healthcare Success, a full-service brand performance marketing agency focused on healthcare and recognized as a thought leader in the industry. Over the past 20 years, he has marketed and consulted for over a thousand healthcare clients ranging from practices and hospitals to multi-billion dollar corporations.  Stewart began his career with leading advertising agencies including J. Walter Thompson, where he marketed Fortune 500 clients such as Wells Fargo and Bally’s Total Fitness. He is a renowned speaker who has shared his expertise at over 200 venues across the United States. Additionally, he has written for numerous industry-leading publications as an author and expert resource, including the Healthcare Success Insight blog. In this episode… Marketing is the backbone of every business. Doing it right helps increase brand awareness, attract new customers, and build a loyal patient base. As for entrepreneurs in the healthcare space, how can they successfully grow their brands through marketing? Healthcare marketing professional Stewart Gandolf recommends outsourcing your marketing efforts to a healthcare marketing agency. Growing a healthcare brand is no easy feat — it can be overwhelming for business owners to manage multiple tasks such as patient care, financial management, human resources, and marketing. As a result, many healthcare businesses struggle to offer quality services to their clients and attract new customers. However, partnering with an agency specializing in healthcare marketing and medical advertising can free up your time to focus on offering quality patient care. On this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Stewart Gandolf, CEO of Healthcare Success, to discuss healthcare marketing. Stewart explains how he got into the healthcare marketing space, the growth of Healthcare Success, inbound and outbound marketing strategies for healthcare businesses, and the evolution of Healthcare Success’ services.

Andrea Inokon is the COO and Co-founder of Cadence Cash, a fintech platform dedicated to providing business financing solutions for women and minority-owned small businesses. She is a distinguished C-suite executive, advisor, lawyer, and entrepreneur with a 20-year track record of championing the rights and opportunities of women and minorities in the financial and tech sectors. Andrea is a founding member of Chief, an organization focused on advancing women leaders into the C-suite. She is also the Founder and CEO of The 1972 Project, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting gender and racial equality in the workplace. Andrea serves on the advisory board for The RAND Center to Advance Race Equity Policy. In this episode… There has always been a racial wealth gap, and accordingly, it can be difficult for women- and minority-owned small businesses to get funding. How can these small businesses acquire the financing they require? Capital is necessary for the day-to-day operations of a business. Most women- and minority-owned companies struggle to acquire the funding, resulting in their closure. Discovering this, change-maker Andrea Inokon, her husband, and sisters-in-law decided to launch a fintech platform that could offer financing solutions to the underrepresented. She shares how they are innovating to close the racial wealth gap. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Andrea Inokon, Co-founder and COO of Cadence Cash, to discuss how women- and minority-owned companies can access funding. Andrea talks about Cadence Cash, what it does, its business model for financing and lending to small businesses, and the funding challenges faced by minorities and women in business.

Mike Begg is the Co-founder of AMZ Advisers, a platform helping brands blossom in the Amazon marketplace. Since launching the agency in 2015, he and his two partners have generated over half a billion dollars in revenue for their clients. Additionally, Mike co-runs AMZ courses that educate Amazon sellers on elevating their sales. He is also the Co-founder of GoAvance, an end-to-end e-commerce solution that helps US brands expand to the Latin American markets, and Magnifyde, a 100% commission-only remote sales team servicing agencies and entrepreneurs with high-ticket programs. In this episode… Growing an Amazon brand is a lucrative way to start a business and make a name for yourself in the e-commerce industry. However, it's not an easy task. Hiring an agency specializing in helping brands grow in the Amazon marketplace can be a game-changer. With millions of sellers and products on the Amazon platform, it can be challenging to stand out and significantly impact your target audience. From optimizing listings to managing customer feedback, there are endless hurdles to overcome as an Amazon brand. Furthermore, Amazon's constantly evolving algorithms and policies can make it hard to keep up with the latest trends and updates. Hiring an experienced agency can help you optimize your listings, drive traffic to your products, increase your sales, navigate Amazon's complex rules and regulations, and provide valuable insights into the latest industry trends. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Mike Begg, Co-founder of AMZ Advisers, to discuss how to grow an Amazon brand. Mike talks about the evolution of AMZ Advisers’ services, the challenges of growing an Amazon brand, categories that work well on Amazon, and e-commerce enablement in Latin America.

Deb Tracy is the COO and Founder of SIGNPROgrammers, a digital marketing agency that creates digital sign content, video ads, and digital billboard graphics. She works with a range of clients, helping them capture their audience's attention with unique designs and calls to action. With over two decades of experience, she believes in the power of personalized content, working closely with clients to understand their needs and creating tailored solutions. Before SIGNPROgrammers, Deb worked with Watchfire Signs as their training artist. In this episode… In recent years, sign boards have evolved from simple informational displays to engaging, interactive mediums. How do you create profitable direct response content that stands out? Digital signage pioneer Deb Tracy illustrates the power of digital sign content marketing and its potential in driving direct responses. Starting from its inception in 1999, she walks us through her transition into the digital sign industry from newspaper content, highlighting the untapped and highly-profitable potential of digital signs. Deb offers insights into her work with clients, showcasing how she effectively educates them about maximizing their message to customers. On this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Deb Tracy, Founder of SIGNPROgrammers, as she shares her expertise in digital advertising. She dives deep into the importance of creating engaging and unique content that grabs potential customers' attention.

Bezalel Raviv is the Founder of Lionsgate Network, a company specializing in cyber intelligence, blockchain analysis, and fraud detection services. He has an impressive track record in helping victims recover their funds from scams involving cryptocurrencies and online frauds. Recently, Bezalel's company has been in the spotlight after it thwarted hacking attempts and intercepted an impressive $90 million in Hamas funds. Bezalel is also the Founder and CEO of Halleluiah, a company that introduced music to metaverse, paving a new culture of copyrights management through blockchain. In this episode… Today, the extensive use of the internet has connected people globally, making sharing information and even funds much easier. With billions of people embracing this technology, scams and various forms of exploitation are increasingly common. What support systems are in place for victims of internet fraud? Bezalel Raviv outlines the process his company, Lionsgate Network, uses to help victims of scams in the crypto and digital spaces. He shares the challenges that victims face when seeking help from authorities, and how his company steps in to provide efficient solutions. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz welcomes Bezalel Raviv, Founder of Lionsgate Network, to discuss the crucial role they play in making blockchain transactions safer and more transparent — including a recent interception of $90 million in funds intended to fund Hamas terrorism. Bezalel's technical expertise, diligent team, and robust technology made it possible to identify the suspects involved. He shares how his team not only investigates suspected accounts but also has a system in place for preventive monitoring. Bezalel’s ultimate goal goes beyond gathering data — it’s about ensuring a conclusion that serves justice and improves blockchain security.