INspired INsider Podcast

Samuel Adcock is the Managing Director of The Ortus Club, a B2B marketing agency that curates high-end executive knowledge-sharing sessions through roundtable discussions. He’s also the Co-founder of mClub, a peer advisory group that helps professionals improve their leadership skills and grow their businesses through targeted peer group coaching.  Before The Ortus Club, Samuel worked as a subsea engineer at BP, where he focused on subsea riser maintenance in the North Sea. He earned his master's degree in civil and mechanical engineering from Oxford University. In this episode… Networking and knowledge-sharing events are fundamental to the growth of a business. So where can you find these opportunities to learn from fellow executives, improve your leadership skills, and grow your business?  Through years of experience in the business world, Samuel Adcock discovered that entrepreneurs must sharpen their skills frequently to run and scale their companies. He recommends immersing yourself in environments with other senior-level executives to learn and establish long-term relationships. In this episode, Samuel shares his journey in founding The Ortus Club to provide opportunities for executives across the globe to share expertise and business insights.  Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes Samuel Adcock, Managing Director of The Ortus Club. Samuel talks about The Ortus Club’s mission and process, why executive roundtable events are key for business growth, and tips to facilitate a close-knit community through virtual events and roundtables. Plus, Samuel shares strategies to continue extracting value after events have ended.

Ryan Watson is a Partner at Upsourced Accounting, a firm that helps creative companies evaluate financial progress and elevate performance. Upsourced has a team of future-focused financial strategists who provide digital accounting and CFO services to small businesses across the world. Ryan is a full-stack finance and operations leader for SaaS startups and tech-enabled service providers. He’s also the Co-founder and COO of Hearty and a board member for Main Street Ventures. Before Upsourced, Ryan was the VP of Finance and Operations at Ahalogy, which was acquired by Quotient Technology. In this episode… Starting, scaling, and running a business is challenging. As an entrepreneur, how can you thrive despite the difficulties and grow through each phase of business? According to Ryan Watson, there are four different stages in the lifecycle of a business. There is the startup phase, the scaling phase, the project profit stage, and the exit stage. Unfortunately, each stage poses a unique set of challenges. Ryan recommends hiring professionals like Upsourced Accounting to help you move through these stages successfully.  Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes Ryan Watson, Partner at Upsourced Accounting. Ryan talks about Upsourced Accounting and what he’s learned about growing a business, the company’s customer success stories, and tips to thrive through the four stages of business.

Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a performance-driven e-commerce marketing agency. OMG helps e-commerce brands accelerate growth by utilizing Google, YouTube, and Amazon ads and full Amazon brand management. Brett is an entrepreneur, online marketer, e-commerce strategist, and speaker who is passionate about helping companies grow through creative marketing efforts. He hosts the Spicy Curry Podcast and eCommerce Evolution Podcast, highlighting what's new and next in e-commerce. In this episode… The digital landscape is a challenge for many brands due to its hyper-competitive nature. So how can you accelerate growth and drive results through world-class online marketing? For a brand to thrive online, Brett Curry recommends partnering with an agency that will help you uncover new possibilities and digital products. Thanks to OMG Commerce, brands can now enjoy world-class strategies and tactics to break through the online clutter and grow their brand. Today, Brett’s sharing tips to help e-commerce companies grow and other strategies for business success. Learn more in this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast as Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Brett Curry, the CEO of OMG Commerce. Brett talks about OMG Commerce and how it has evolved, tips to create lasting partnerships, the power of email marketing, and key culture hires that shaped his business.

Anna David is the Founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing, a company that publishes books for seven-figure entrepreneurs. She is an eight-time New York Times best-selling author who's been writing and publishing books for decades and hosts the On Good Authority Podcast. Anna has done TED Talks and has been on Good Morning America, Today, The Talk, and dozens of other programs. She has written for The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Time, Playboy, and The Huffington Post, among many other publications.  In this episode… Want to establish yourself as an authority in your industry? Have you considered doing so by writing and publishing a book?  According to Anna David, you can build your business with a book. One key point to note is that the various challenges of book publishing often require help from experts — especially if you’ve never published a book before. However, many publishing companies promise the world but fail to deliver, leaving authors with subpar books and a sense of regret — as was the case for Anna. After decades in the traditional publishing world, she created a publishing company to help brilliant business owners write and launch authority-establishing books that leave a legacy. Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes Anna David, the Founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing. Anna shares her journey as an author and how she helps entrepreneurs build authority through books. She also explains the path to book publication, common mistakes people make, and tips for launching your book and creating a lasting legacy.

Ryan Mulvany was the Founder and President of Quiverr, an Amazon platinum third-party marketplace seller specializing in full-service channel strategy. Quiverr facilitated over $1 billion in sales on Amazon before Ryan sold it to Advantage Solutions in 2017. Ryan is now a pro merchant on Amazon and invests in disruptive CPG brands. His superpower is scaling the digital marketplace for some of the most innovative beauty and consumer products.  In this episode… Amazon has evolved tremendously over the years, and its business method has also changed. How can you thrive in this space as an e-commerce brand? After selling his wife and in-laws' books on Amazon, Ryan Mulvany discovered an extraordinary business opportunity. He became devoted to selling on Amazon, learned valuable lessons, and acquired experience in the space — which eventually led to founding an agency. Tune in to hear Ryan’s journey in building (and selling) the agency and deploying Amazon strategies to help brands thrive. Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes Ryan Mulvany, Founder and former President of Quiverr. Ryan talks about his journey selling on Amazon and developing an agency, how he eventually exited Quiverr, and tips for increasing the value of a company during an acquisition.

Sujan Patel is the Founder of Mailshake, a simple email outreach and sales engagement software. He is also the Managing Director at Ramp Ventures, which buys, partners, and works with SaaS companies on revenue growth, product management, and operations.  Sujan is a veteran SaaS marketing leader with over 16 years of experience. He has led the digital marketing strategy for companies like Salesforce, Mint, Intuit, and many other Fortune 500 organizations. In this episode… What does it take for a business to succeed in the Saas space?  Sujan Patel has been in the SaaS industry for nearly two decades. He has encountered different challenges, overcame them, and learned valuable lessons. With the wealth of knowledge and experience he has gained in this space, Sujan now buys and partners with SaaS companies to help them scale and grow in revenue. Tune in to learn how you can also thrive in the SaaS world.  Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes Sujan Patel, the Founder of Mailshake and Managing Director of Ramp Ventures. Sujan shares tips for successfully running multiple SaaS companies, lessons from past acquisitions, actionable strategies to make a company sellable, and more!

Ruben Dua is the Founder and CEO of Dubb, a sales operating system that helps SMB to Fortune 500 teams scale revenue with the power of data, automation, and video. Before Dubb, he was responsible for demand generation and corporate marketing for the enterprise segment of Scorpion. Ruben hosts Connection Loop, an interview-style show that helps business people improve their branding, sales, marketing, and communication. He is also the author of Click Record: How Overcoming Fear, Storytelling, and Video Marketing Can Change Your Life.  In this episode… A company's growth is dependent on its sales. So how can you increase your connections, conversations, and conversions to impact your sales positively?  According to Ruben Dua, people who trust and have a relationship with your brand are the ones that will buy from you. So, companies need to start focusing on creating positive impressions on clients that foster great relationships. With Dubb, sales teams can boost connections, conversions, and revenue through personalized, trackable, and actionable video messages. Ruben shares how companies can convey their messages more clearly, increase engagement, promote trust, and drive more sales using video.  Tune in to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes the Founder and CEO of Dubb, Ruben Dua. Ruben talks about the evolution of video technology as a marketing tool, how Dubb solves market problems, the mistakes people make with outreach, and how Dubb helps agencies with video messaging. 

Josh Becerra is the Founding Partner and President of Augurian, a digital agency focused on boosting leaders’ confidence in their digital marketing investments. He has 15-plus years of experience in digital marketing and is highly skilled at making complex data intelligible. Josh excels at creating clarity during client meetings and providing reports focusing on aspects of a client’s digital marketing initiatives.  In this episode… The digital space is a complicated environment. So how do you convert leads into clients and drive results for your business? Josh Becerra recommends partnering with experts to craft digital strategies that are both profitable and scalable. One of the major mistakes companies make is beginning their marketing strategy at the bottom of the funnel, near a customer’s point of purchase. However, an expert partnership can help you understand the whole client journey, begin at the top of the funnel, and close on high-quality leads. What other digital marketing investments can help your company grow?  Tune in to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes the Founding Partner and President of Augurian, Josh Becerra. Josh talks about Augurian and its content marketing framework, his leadership style and team-building tips, and strategies to solve marketing challenges and convert top-notch leads.

Jeff Hastedt is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Brkthru, which helps other organizations harness the selling power behind digital advertising. Before founding Brkthru, Jeff worked in mass media for companies such as CBS, Clear Channel, and Powerhitz. He’s also assisted brands and led digital campaigns for Ford, Indian Motorcycles, Lennox, and more. In this episode… How can you thrive and grow in the digital space?  Many companies struggle in the digital landscape. Why? Because it's moving at an accelerated pace, making it seem overwhelming, complicated, and confusing. According to Jeff Hastedt, brands need to hire experts in this space to help them successfully run digital media campaigns. Today, Jeff is sharing his entrepreneurial journey in founding Brkthru to help brands thrive in the digital environment.  Tune in to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes the Co-founder and Managing Director of Brkthru, Jeff Hastedt. Jeff talks about Brkthru and how it helps brands grow in a digital environment, how it differentiates itself from competitors, tips to build company culture, and Brkthru's customer success stories.

Eric Becker is the Founder and CEO of MiliMatch, a SaaS company that provides rapid, data-driven intelligence for fast and effective human capital risk management. He has over 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 and cutting-edge start-up companies targeting healthcare and energy. Before MiliMatch, Eric successfully grew various companies from start-ups to successful acquisitions.  In this episode… Want to improve your hiring process, retention, culture, and productivity to scale your business? Where can you get the support needed to manage human capital and thrive as a company?  According to Eric Becker, people are an integral capital asset of any organization. He recommends investing in human capital to fast-track the growth of your company. Thanks to MiliMatch, companies can find better-fitting employees based on their behavior rather than the personality they try to portray in job interviews and resumes. Eric also shares how MiliMatch improves the working culture, client success, and overall value of a business. Tune in to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes the Founder and CEO of MiliMatch, Eric Becker. Eric talks about MiliMatch and how it’s used within companies, its ideal client profile, and how it can help you manage talent, improve culture, and grow your business.