Do Good Work

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Gray Mackenzie, founder and CEO of Zenpilot, ClickUp's largest and highest rated solutions partner. Gray shares his journey of building Zenpilot and helping over 2,700 agencies streamline their operations. He discusses the importance of balancing profitability with healthy and productive team culture, particularly through the challenges presented by the C...

How To Build A World-Class Network By Leading With Generosity With Ronen Olshansky  Join us as we welcome Ronan to the podcast to discuss his evolution from finance and tech to becoming a community-focused entrepreneur. In this episode, Ronan shares his experiences of opening a bar in Brazil, building the largest tech startup community in Los Angeles with Cross Campus, and pivoting during the pand...

Developing the Future of Work with Tianna Linton In this podcast episode, Tiana Linton, founder of a personal branding marketing agency based in Hawaii, discusses her innovative solution to improve workplace productivity through a custom-built AI-based tool. She explains how the tool differs from existing project management software by eliminating mundane tasks and providing a user experience akin...

Empathy in Leadership: Cultivating Compassionate Cultures with Erika, Chief Empathy Officer In this podcast episode, Erika, the Chief Empathy Officer and CEO of Directorie, shares her journey of embracing empathy-driven leadership. She explains the intentionality behind her unique title and how it shapes company culture, particularly in high-stakes industries like pharmaceuticals. Erika highlights...

Starting & Growing a Successful Tech Business with 3 Kids: Nate Rubin's Entrepreneurial Journey Join us as we chat with Nate Rubin, founder and entrepreneur. Nate shares his experience starting a business right out of college while raising three kids. He discusses the unconventional timeline he followed, the motivation behind his innovative baby monitoring product, and the reality of balancing...

Joe Ndu discusses the essential stages of sales maturity and emphasizes the importance of focus and storytelling in achieving sales success. He shares valuable insights on cold calling, market research, and direct outreach to connect with potential clients effectively. Joe also opens up about his personal journey, including challenging times that tested his faith and resilience. Learn about strate...

In this podcast episode, I talk with Ben Billups, founder of Noble and an expert in performance marketing. Ben shares insights from his experience, discussing the resurgence of email newsletters and the importance of owned audiences. He explains Noble's innovative strategies in both B2B and e-commerce spaces, his unique approach to fulfillment and client relationships, and his mental models for de...

The Power of the Predator Mindset in Sports & Business with Peak Performance Expert Gene Zannetti  Gene Zannetti is the co-founder of Winning Mindset. We discuss the importance of maintaining a 'predator mindset' in sports, business, and everyday life. Gene elaborates on the concept of focusing on controllables and letting go of what cannot be controlled, coining the terms 'predator mindset' f...

The Power of Deep Specialization with Corey Quinn  In this episode of the Do Good Work podcast, host Raul Hernandez interviews marketing expert Corey Quinn. Corey shares his journey from the highs and lows of the startup world to scaling a digital marketing agency from $20 million to $150 million. The discussion dives deep into the principles of deep specialization, why it matters, and how it can...

How Remote Startups Scale & Win by Staying Lean with Erika Zeigyte In this episode, Raul Hernandez talks with Erika Zeigyte, founder of Prosana, about her experience in growing a fully remote marketing agency from 4 to 84 employees and from zero to $2 million in annual revenue in just two years. Erica shares insights on the importance of maintaining a lean organizational structure, avoiding co...

Navigating Growth with Will Stevens: Strategies for Startups, ScaleUps and Solopreneurs In this episode, we delve into a conversation with Will Stevens, founder of Gain Growth Consulting, who specializes in helping startups and scale-ups develop effective go-to-market strategies. We cover everything from managing growing pains to integrating cultures of performance for profitable growth. Will shar...

Tune into our latest podcast as SEO guru Brandon Leibowitz from SEO Optimizers breaks down the impact of AI on SEO strategy. Find out how he's adapting as a business owner & get key insights to future-proof your online presence. Unmissable tips for any digital marketer! Who’s The Guest? Brandon Leibowitz has run and operated SEO Optimizers since 2007. We are a digital marketing company that fo...

Raul interviews a returning guest, Dan, and discusses the evolving concept of agency growth and success in a digital age. Departing from traditional metrics like revenue growth or headcount, Dan emphasizes the importance of setting goals that align with personal satisfaction and business health. He introduces the idea that comparing oneself to others is inevitable, but choosing healthier benchmark...

Raul welcomes Jason, the founder and creative director of JH Media LLC, which is known for producing over $20 million of profitable sales for clients annually through proprietary methods of ad creation, audience selection, and scaling.  The conversation begins with a friendly catch-up and quickly moves into a deep dive into the nuances of creating, maintaining, and scaling profitable offers. Jason...

Raul interviews Mike Moll, the founder of Market Me about his transition from being an agency owner to a solopreneur sales coach. He shares his passion for helping entrepreneurs and business owners through building the right business systems in place. Mike believes that his experience highlights the importance of authenticity and transparency in business. By sharing his experiences openly, he has...

Raul interviews Aaron Parkinson, CEO of 7 Mile Media. Aaron shares valuable insights into business growth and sustainability in this podcast interview. He explains that businesses need to diversify and plan long-term for survival, differentiating between short-term 'offers' and long-lasting 'businesses'. He suggests adopting a holistic marketing approach and supporting rapid growth with a sturdy i...

Raul interviews Lucia Piseddu, founder of The BD School, who discusses the importance of authenticity, personalized outreach, and providing value in business development. She criticizes impersonal automation, advising companies to invest time and effort to understand their audiences. Lucia also emphasizes the need for high-quality, practical teachings in her school to ensure students are up-to-dat...

Raul interviews B2B software marketer Derek Weeks as he shares his belief in human-centric marketing, which he discusses in his book "Unfair Mindshare". He emphasizes the importance of providing value through community-led initiatives and attaining an unfair advantage in crowded markets. He counters the traditional viewpoint of CEOs that marketing should drive sales, instead advocating for buildin...

Raul interviews Tracey Saenz, a marketing expert, who shares valuable insights about agency relationship management and strategies for brand development. She stresses the necessity of treating an agency as an extended team, maintaining open communication and establishing clear expectations. Organizations, depending on their size and needs, must properly communicate their operating procedures to th...

Raul interviews Claire Angelle, founder and CEO of Angelle Consulting, who speaks about her career shift from a public sector communication role to entrepreneurship. She recounts starting her business following a layoff, asserting that it's less risky to have multiple income sources. She advises fellow entrepreneurs to face their fears and seize opportunities. She highlights the importance of stra...

Raul interviews Marketing Expert Ben Guttmann who discusses the importance of clear and simple messaging in marketing in a podcast episode. He argues for messages that are beneficial, focused, salient, empathetic, and minimal, and suggests that trying to communicate too much at once can detract from a message's impact. Ben also addresses changes in attention spans in an increasingly distracted soc...

Raul interviews Andy Buyting, CEO of Tulip Media Group, who shares his unique strategy that focuses on understanding one's core customer to gain a competitive advantage. Andy reveals his unconventional approach of dismissing his entire sales staff and using digital marketing to meet company targets for the first time in 18 months. He emphasizes the importance of addressing customers' fears directl...

Raul interviews Brent Feldman, the CEO of Matchbox Design Group. Brent discusses the importance of having both specialists and generalists in a team. He cites the value of lateral thinking in solving complex problems and highlights his preference for a general approach due to the wider lens it provides. He also references NASA’s program of posting long-standing unanswered questions to the public,...

High-performance coach Mario Lanzarotti discusses the importance of mental health, inner peace, forgiveness, and purpose in business and personal relationships. Recounting his journey from material success to mental struggles and eventual self-realization, Mario urges individuals to acknowledge and feel emotions fully, rather than suppress them, to make rational decisions. He encourages more peopl...

Raul talks with Mary Ann Pruitt, CEO of Mosaic Media, who discusses the importance of targeting niche audiences using data points for effective marketing. She stresses the need for businesses to constantly re-evaluate their media strategies due to the ever-changing landscape of media. Mary Ann also underlines the value of client-agency collaboration and communication, and anticipates further use o...