Best Ellevate Podcasts (2025)

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Running a Bespoke Strategy Agency - Jade Caillot, Founder of ELLEVATE 23:37

3d ago23:37

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Jade Caillot (Founder of ELLEVATE) runs a specialized agency in accelerating the growth of women-founded and women-led businesses. As of December 2024, she’s also a Forbes featured Marketing Expert. In simpler terms - they take businesses that aren’t sure how to scale to their goals and make their dreams a reality. They focus on helping companies m…

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Episode 471: Making Work Fair - a Candid Conversation with Siri Chilazi 39:08

21h ago39:08

39:08

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with the inspiring Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Join us as Siri shares her remarkab…

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S14/E3 Encore Episode: Collaborative support for English Learners with disabilities with Dr. Sara Kangas 43:55

2d ago43:55

43:55

An encore episode from season 9 of Highest Aspirations, where we discuss how schools are accommodating English learners with disabilities and the impacts that EL and disability status have on reclassification or exiting with Dr. Sara Kangas. Key questions we address: What impacts have we seen on recent policy changes to reclassification or exiting …

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How US Navy Veterans Run an Agency - Brian Ahmadi, CEO of Maximum Profits Agency 23:17

5d ago23:17

23:17

Brian Ahmadi (CEO of Maximum Profits Agency) started his agency journey after many years in the US Navy. He helped his first batch of clients - bars - manage their social media accounts for $500/month and free drinks for his crew. They quickly spread through word of mouth and started getting clients left and right. Deployments halted their progress…

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How to Build an Effective Agency - Jonathan Cogan, Founder of Sephrina Strategy 22:18

9d ago22:18

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Jonathan Cogan (Founder of Sephrina Strategy) is an agency leader, marketing strategist, brand consultant, coach, teacher and facilitator with a 20-year track record helping to launch and grow businesses, brands and campaigns in Canada, the U.S. and globally. Jon is a big proponent of effectiveness leading to efficiency. Big networks and corporatio…

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Episode 470: Navigating Change: Leadership Lessons for any Career Stage with Gabrielle Espinosa 29:45

8d ago29:45

29:45

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams interviews Gabrielle Espinoza, founder of Self-Leader Consulting, about the critical role of leadership development. They delve into strategies for aligning persona…

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Agency Profitability and How To Achieve It - Marcel Petitpas, Co-Founder & CEO of Parakeeto 24:34

12d ago24:34

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Marcel Petitpas (Co-Founder and CEO of Parakeeto), has helped 100+ agencies measure & improve their profitability through consulting and technology. Some of their clients have been able to decrease their overtime AND grow 90%+ YOY. He also hosts The Agency Profit Podcast - the only podcast that tackles the topic of agency profitability. Agencies of…

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Episode 469: Unearthing Beauty: Michal Morrison’s Journey from Archaeology to Traumatic Brain Injury to Skincare 32:52

14d ago32:52

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, host Tammy Williams chats with Michal Ann Morrison, the visionary founder of a biomimetic skincare brand, Michal Morrison. Michal shares her remarkable journey from archaeology to…

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S14/E2: Leading for bilingual student success in Eagle Pass with Jaime Gonzalez 49:37

16d ago49:37

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Jaime Gonzalez, Bilingual Director at Eagle Pass ISD, joins Highest Aspirations to share how his district fosters success for emergent bilingual students and educators. Located on the Texas-Mexico border, Eagle Pass ISD leverages its unique bicultural and bilingual community to empower students and teachers alike. Jaime discusses grassroots initiat…

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Episode 468: From Adversity to Championing Change with Camara L. Jackson 28:03

22d ago28:03

28:03

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Camara Jackson, the CEO and Executive Director of Elite Learners, Inc. This nonprofit organization is committed to supporting young people and their…

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Episode 467: “Raising Engaged Citizens: The Role of Parents in Civic Education” with Dr. Lindsey Cormack 29:38

29d ago29:38

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Lindsey Cormack about her insightful book, How to Raise a Citizen. As the landscape of civic education in the U.…

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S14/E1: Understanding English learner needs through the Critical Data Process with Steve Gill 56:03

1M ago56:03

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English learners with special needs often face significant barriers to accessing appropriate support in schools, and accurate identification is critical to their success. Steve Gill, a seasoned educator, school psychologist, and consultant with over 15 years of experience, joins Highest Aspirations to discuss the Critical Data Process—a framework d…

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Episode 466 - Crafting the Million Dollar Pitch with the Queen of the Perfect Pitch with Dr. Riley Forbes 30:04

1M ago30:04

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." In this episode, Margie Solomon interviews Dr. Forbes Riley, a renowned motivational speaker, television personality and sales expert known as the Queen of the Perfect Pitch. Forbes shares her inspiring journey fro…

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S13/E10: Building Bridges for Newcomer Families with Amy King and Yvonne Williams 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

Newcomer students bring diverse strengths and experiences to their schools but often face unique challenges in adjusting to a new country, culture, and educational system. Amy King and Yvonne Williams from WCEPS join Highest Aspirations to discuss how clear communication, culturally responsive practices, and meaningful family engagement can help sc…

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Episode 465: A Conversation About Women in the Business of Sports On and Off the Field with Odessa (OJ) Jenkins and Valerie (VT) Tyson 48:40

2M ago48:40

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." This conversation features two influential women in sports, Odessa (OJ) Jenkins, a successful tech/Sports executive, and coach CEO of Bonfire, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), and Val…

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Episode 464: From Trauma to Triumph: Norma Bastidas’ Journey of Resilience and Advocacy 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Norma Bastidas shares her remarkable journey from trauma survivor to champion endurance athlete and activist. After her son was diagnosed with a progressive eye condition, Norma turned her pain into…

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S13/E9: Supporting newcomer students through acculturation with Dr. Marie Heath 47:43

2M ago47:43

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Newcomer students face unique challenges as they adjust to life in a new country, culture, and educational system. Dr. Marie Heath, an international educational consultant with over 30 years of experience, joins Highest Aspirations to share her expertise on acculturation and bicultural identity. Drawing from her own experience as the child of an im…

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Episode 463: Better Together: Navigating the Future of Work with Hannah MacDonald Dannecker 48:07

2M ago48:07

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Hannah MacDonald Dannecker, a partner at the Better Together Group, talks with Tammy Williams about bridging the generational gap in the workplace, particularly between Gen Z and older generations. They discussed t…

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How to Build a Self-Sufficient Agency - Robert Da Costa, Agency Coach & Mentor 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Rob Da Costa (Business Owner, Agency Coach & Mentor), helps agency owners grow their agencies in a sustainable and profitable way. Having started, grew and sold his own agency, he has an in-depth understanding of the challenges agency owners face. Back in 1992, Rob was a marketer for early tech companies. They kept trying to hire agencies but alway…

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Staying Ahead of Marketing Trends for 20+ Years - David Meerman Scott, Best-selling Author & Advisor 25:33

2M ago25:33

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David Meerman Scott (Entrepreneur, Advisor, Keynote Speaker and WSJ Best-selling Author) began his entrepreneurial journey in 2002 - at the cusp of the internet revolution. Now he’s written 12 books that have sold millions of copies, done marketing and business presentations on all 7 continents, advised countless clients and been on HubSpot’s advis…

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Episode 462: The Art and Impact of Storytelling with Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique 36:41

2M ago36:41

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Host Tammy Williams sits down with Andrea Sampson, CEO and Founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea recounts her transition from a thriving advertising career to becoming a renowned storytelling expert and thought leader c…

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11 Years of Growing the Digital Marketing Institute - Ken Fitzpatrick, ex-CEO of DMI 22:41

2M ago22:41

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Ken Fitzpatrick led the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) - the largest global digital marketing training and certification body with 75k+ certifications and 330k+ members - for over 11 years until he moved on to a new role at BPP 2 months ago. He’s also led companies to 3 successful exits. The focus of DMI was always to create a standard that rais…

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the Close Enterprise Deals playbook - Christian Banach, Principal at Christian Banach 4:51

3M ago4:51

4:51

Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/eOZ9DQhM7LEBy Mikael Dia - Performance Marketing Expert

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Episode 461: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls with Illana Raia 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business as Tammy Williams speaks with Illana Rea, Founder and CEO of Être, a mentorship platform designed to empower girls by connecting them with female leaders. Illana shares her journey from being a corporate attorney to …

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S13/E8: Personalizing professional learning with Rocío Figueroa 36:09

3M ago36:09

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In this episode of Highest Aspirations, Sandra sits down with Rocío Figueroa, Senior Instructional Content Manager at Ellevation, to explore how personalized professional development can transform teaching and learning for English learners. Drawing from her diverse experiences as a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and consultant, Rocío …

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Episode 460: The Innovative Profit Stack System with Serial Entrepreneur Cassie Saquing 33:08

3M ago33:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, with host Tammy Williams and serial entrepreneur Cassie Saquing, Founder, CHS Consulting Group and a Money Mindset Coach. Cassie helps business owners, particularly women, to overcome challenges and achieve profitab…

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Start Closing 6 & 7-Figure Contracts - Christian Banach, Principal at Christian Banach 19:12

3M ago19:12

19:12

Christian Banach (Principal and Chief Growth Officer at Christian Banach) helps agencies, B2B companies, small to large, across marketing disciplines, land 6- and 7-figure opportunities predictably through consulting, training, and outsourced lead generation services. More than 20 years ago, Christian started his career by throwing small social eve…

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E459 | Episode 459: Intentional Profit with Profit First Author, Susanne Moriga 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Suzanne Moriga, CEO of the Moriga Group, about the importance of profitability for minority entrepreneurs. Suzanne shares her personal journey to becoming a financial advisor and author of 'Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises.' The conversation d…

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S13/E7: Reflecting on the journey of IMPACT with Ben McNelly and Steve Sofronas 34:14

3M ago34:14

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The IMPACT Conference was born out of a desire to bring educators together during a time of unprecedented isolation and challenge. In this episode of Highest Aspirations, Ben McNelly and Steve Sofronas join us to reflect on the journey of the conference—from its inception during the height of the pandemic to its evolution into a dynamic virtual eve…

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How to Differentiate Your Agency - Jeff Meade, President of MEADE 24:30

3M ago24:30

24:30

Jeff Meade (President of MEADE) is an expert in agency positioning. He managed to grow his agency beyond $20 million in revenue prior to moving into agency coaching. An agency wasn’t the initial vision. At first, Jeff and his co-founders were trying to operate as a consultancy. They quickly learned that a team of 20-somethings simply don’t have the…

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Episode 458: The New Happy Philosophy and Movement with Stephanie Harrison 35:01

3M ago35:01

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In this episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Stephanie Harrison, an expert in the science of happiness and creator of the New Happy philosophy. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding happiness, the cultural forces that shape our understanding of it, and the transformative power of helping others. Stephanie e…

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Episode 457: Why Inclusion is a "MUST HAVE" Strategy with Ruchika Malhotra 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Ruchika Malhotra, an inclusion strategist and author of “Inclusion on Purpose” and the upcoming book “Uncompete”. Ruchika dives deep into why we need to shift away from a competition mindset and embrace true inclusion. She sheds light on the startling McKinsey and Lean In report, revealing that it could…

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S13/E6: Understanding the Critical Data Process to support dually identified ELs with Cheyen Herseth 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, a podcast dedicated to empowering educators with insights and strategies to support multilingual learners in reaching their fullest potential. In this episode, we’re joined by Cheyen Herseth, an Elementary Multilingual Learning TOSA in Washington State and a WIDA Fellow, who has been instrumental in her district’s tr…

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Episode 456: Danielle Butin’s Remarkable Journey - From Healthcare Executive to Global Health Advocate 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

Did you know that countless perfectly good sterilized medical supplies sadly end up in landfills, leaving many in need without critical support and that this waste occurs despite the pressing need for healthcare resources around the world? Listen to the remarkable journey of Danielle Butin, founder and CEO of Afya, as she discusses her transition f…

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Episode 455 - Technology and Humanity with Verizon Executive Aparna Khurjekar 39:40

4M ago39:40

39:40

In this engaging podcast episode, Aparna Khurjekar, Chief Revenue Officer for Business Markets and SaaS at Verizon, shares her inspiring journey from a software engineer to leading a team of 6,000 sales professionals. She underscores the critical importance of staying current with technology and networking in the ever-evolving tech industry. Aparna…

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S13 E5: Honoring heritage in the workplace with Yolanda Rios and Roxanne Rodriguez 39:18

4M ago39:18

39:18

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, we are joined by Yolanda Rios and Roxanne Rodriguez, leaders at Ellevation Education and co-leads of the SOMOS Employee Resource Group. Yolanda and Roxa…

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Episode 454 - Leadership, ADHD and Conquering Your Technical Fears with Claire Milligan 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

Tammy Williams and Claire Milligan, Co-Founder of Aimably, explore Claire’s remarkable journey on the Ellevate podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. Claire reflects on her childhood dream of designing cars, rooted in her early fascination with human factors and innovation, that inspired her to pursue a career in making co…

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Episode 453: Behind the Scenes with Healthcare Communications Trailblazer Laura Liotta 23:41

4M ago23:41

23:41

Laura Liotta, founder and CEO of Sam Brown Inc, discussed her journey from corporate communications to founding a healthcare PR agency in 1999. She emphasized the importance of remote work and work-life balance, which she implemented before the rise of Zoom. Laura highlighted her vision of creating a network of senior experts, which grew from a sma…

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Opportunity, Advancement and Leadership with Sofia B. Pertuz, PhD, ACC, CDE® 36:03

4M ago36:03

36:03

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are rerunning an episode hosted by former Ellevate Network Executive, Maricella Herrera with Sofia B. Pertuz PhD., DEI professional and executive coach. During the episode, Sofia discusses the importance of caring leadership, how to handle "professional neglect" with remote work, and updating the terminology …

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Insights From 23 Years in Content Marketing - Andy Crestodina, Co-Founder/CMO at Orbit Media 28:13

4M ago28:13

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Andy Crestodina (Co-Founder and CMO at Orbit Media) is an expert at SEO, Analytics, AI, Content Strategy and Website Optimization. He’s gathered a huge following consisting of 100k+ LinkedIn followers and newsletter subscribers. He’s been publishing since 2007, and nowadays speaks on 100+ stages per year. These efforts have enabled his team to gene…

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S13/E4: Embracing the power of Latino leadership with Dr. Juana Bordas 56:18

4M ago56:18

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Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Juana Bordas, author of The Power of Latino Leadership – Ahora! and Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age. Dr…

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SEO Isn't dead, you just need to drive more value - Galen Low 7:06

4M ago7:06

7:06

Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/b3ea3C6x9_ABy Mikael Dia - Performance Marketing Expert

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Agency owners CAN get out of project management Ft. Galen Low, The Digital Project Manager 25:34

5M ago25:34

25:34

Galen Low (Co-Founder at The Digital Project Manager) helps agency owners completely transition out of project management work by leveling up their project managers and enabling them to be self-sufficient. Their training program has certified over 700 agency professionals to date, and helped alleviate 50-75% of project management costs for owners. …

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Helping 3000+ Agencies Implement ClickUp - Gray MacKenzie, Founder of ZenPilot 24:22

5M ago24:22

24:22

Gray MacKenzie (Founder of ZenPilot) saves agencies from constantly hopping between project management tools such as Asana, Monday, ClickUp, Notion, Teamwork, Wrike, Basecamp, Trello etc. They’ve led over 3000 teams to tighten their operations through ClickUp. Before becoming a full-time operations consultancy, Gray ran a separate business that off…

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S13/E3: Building relationships to empower youth with Ernesto Mejia 1:04:27

5M ago1:04:27

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Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. We have a very special guest with us today, the co-founder of CoolSpeak, Ernesto Mejia. Mejia is the proud son of Mexican immigrants, and a true example of the American …

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How Agency Owners Can Work Less & Earn More - Karl Sakas, Sakas & Company 26:19

5M ago26:19

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Karl Sakas (Agency Consultant & Executive Coach at Sakas & Company) helps agency owners work less and earn more, while rewarding their best team members. So far he’s worked with over 600 agencies across the globe. It’s safe to say that working less and earning more is a very common goal. Karl adapted this messaging and even wrote a book - Work Less…

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Please Talk to your Customers 2:53

5M ago2:53

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Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/85hOIwCkTN4By Mikael Dia - Performance Marketing Expert

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Automate your Advertising Data - Jordan Bell, Founder & CEO of Agency Bell 24:58

5M ago24:58

24:58

Jordan Daniel Bell (Founder/CEO of Agency Bell) has managed $100+ Million in ad spend and currently helps companies get more customers with AI-powered advertising. Jordan has been running agencies for 10+ years. During this time he came to the conclusion that the ads space desperately needs to make better targeting decisions and a way to gather and…

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Agency Owners - Stop Leaving Money on the Table! | Robin Waite, CourseApp & Fearless Business 28:02

5M ago28:02

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Robin Waite (Founder of CourseApp and Fearless Business) helps agency owners stop leaving money on the table, fix their pricing and start growing their businesses to it’s true potential. When Robin was running his web design agency he noticed that there was a ton of friction in their overall process, with deals taking up to 3 months to finalize and…