INspired INsider Podcast

Andy Buyting is the Founder and CEO of Tulip Media Group, an agency providing custom print and digital marketing strategies that generate leads and grow your business. He is a two-time international bestselling author, a serial entrepreneur, and a keynote speaker passionate about business development and strategic advising. Andy has a track record of scaling businesses, including growing a family...

Dobbin Buck is the Chief Revenue Officer and Co-owner of GetUWired, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in web development, marketing automation, and creative content. Alongside his partners, he has expanded the team from a modest five to a roster of 50 diligent professionals. Through his journey, Dobbin has harnessed culture, leadership, business development, and operational effi...

Alex Chan is the COO and Co-founder of AntiSocial Solutions, a social-first agency focused on storytelling, user journey, and brand voice through social media platforms. With over 20 years of experience in business development, corporate operations, and digital marketing, Alex has helped businesses of all sizes build powerful professional brands, contributing to the agency's significant growth ser...

Carl Smith is the Owner of Bureau of Digital, a community made up of a diverse mix of digital professionals. Carl spent about 15 years in advertising before launching his first digital agency, nGen Works. He ran nGen Works for 12 years, constantly experimenting with different models of management and team structure.  Toward the end of the run, Carl attended his first Bureau of Digital event and lo...

Andrea Shaw is the Founder and Executive Chair of TTG Canada and TORQUE Strategies. Operating in Toronto, these marketing and sponsorship agencies are leaders in Canada, working with an exceptional roster of clients and guided by the aspiration to elevate sports, culture, and community. Andrea played a pivotal role in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, raising a staggering...

Andrew Wu is the Brand Director and Co-founder of Hive Invest, a company dedicated to assisting individuals lacking prior e-commerce experience in establishing highly profitable Amazon brands. With a wealth of knowledge spanning two decades, he has honed his expertise in e-commerce, start-up development, real estate branding, marketing, investment strategies, partnership building, and business exp...

Peter Palarchio is Co-founder of NAV43, a digital marketing agency specializing in full-funnel digital marketing through paid media and SEO. With a background that began in the event marketing space, he has transitioned into overseeing digital growth across numerous projects, from startups to enterprises. Peter is recognized for his expertise in SEO, paid media, and CRO, and has worked with promin...

Ronna Chisholm is the Business Director and Co-founder of Dossier Creative, a brand design studio in Vancouver specializing in food, beverage, health, wellness, and professional service rebranding. With over 30 years of experience, she has led her studio to create and reposition some of Canada's most iconic brands, including Mike's Hard Lemonade and Naked Grape Wines. Ronna is also the Founder of...

Lucas Béland is the Founder and CEO of Goloot, a fast-growing ad network startup. Under his direction, Goloot has raised close to $8 million in venture capital and grown its team to nearly 20 industry veterans. The company's innovative technology is changing digital advertising by offering gamified, user-friendly ad experiences on over 50 premium content sites. Lucas is a 22-year-old Canadian entr...

Jason Fladlien is the Co-founder of Rapid Crush, a company renowned for its groundbreaking marketing strategies and expertise in webinars. He has driven over $250 million in sales, reaching over 150,000 customers across 131 countries, making him a pivotal figure in the online marketing arena.  Known for his unique journey from a Hare Krishna monk to a rapper before diving into the world of marketi...

Chase Harmer is the Founder of Wishes Inc., a fintech platform aiming to bring unparalleled transparency and impact to every contribution made. He is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and scaled successful businesses, including his last fintech venture, which was acquired for over $100 million. Chase is now dedicated to disrupting the charitable space by transforming donations into retail cred...

Jeffrey Madoff is the Founder and CEO of Madoff Productions, a company specializing in creating content like commercials, live streaming events, and branding videos for an impressive clientele, including Ralph Lauren and Victoria's Secret. Before his film career, he started as a fashion designer in Wisconsin and was recognized as one of the top 10 designers in the US. Transitioning to film and vid...

Ross Simmonds is the Founder and CEO of Foundation, a content marketing agency serving global clients ranging from fast-growing startups to established SaaS companies. As a speaker, angel investor, and author, Ross contributes to the growth of startups and global SaaS companies through strategic content creation and distribution. His methodologies emphasize marketing post-publication and the balan...

Ross Simmonds is the Founder and CEO of Foundation, a content marketing agency serving global clients ranging from fast-growing startups to established SaaS companies. As a speaker, angel investor, and author, Ross contributes to the growth of startups and global SaaS companies through strategic content creation and distribution. His methodologies emphasize marketing post-publication and the balan...

Justin Miller is the Founder and President of Profit 911 Consulting, an agency specializing in direct response marketing emphasizing modern mail strategies. He is a versatile entrepreneur, transitioning from offering live music and entertainment services to comedy hypnotism to marketing, ultimately settling on direct mail services. Justin has leveraged his experience across numerous industries to...

Mark Bealin is the Founder and CEO of SearchLab, a digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO and PPC. Starting as a side project in 2017, he grew SearchLab into an award-winning agency recognized on the Inc. 5000 list three times. With a rich history in digital marketing and a former career in football coaching, Mark applies his passion for mentoring to grow Entrepreneur Organization Chic...

Marlon Doll is the Founder and CEO of Vireo Video, a specialized agency dedicated to helping brands achieve success on YouTube through strategy, optimization, content creation, and advertising. With over seven years of focused YouTube experience, Marlon and his team have served over 200 clients, including well-known names like GitHub, Thinkific, Best Buy, and Eckhart Tolle. His expertise has also...

Stephanie Kochorek is Co-founder and Creative Director of Daughter Creative, a company helping businesses connect through various mediums by developing and overseeing communication strategies. Stephanie's journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, drawing from her extensive experience working with Fortune 500 brands across Canada and the US. With a global perspective ingrained in the...

Scott Knox is the President and CEO of the Institute of Canadian Agencies, the nonprofit association for Canadian advertising, marketing, media, and public relations agencies. He is also the Founder of PrideAM, the world's first LGBTQ+ advocacy group in advertising and marketing. With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Scott is recognized among the top 25 most powerful LGBTQ+ leaders in B...

Ali Mirza is the Founder and CEO of Rose Garden Consulting, renowned for guiding seven- and eight-figure founders in scaling their sales operations. Having personally closed over $400 million in deals, Ali has a track record of elevating companies onto the Inc. 500 fastest-growing list and seeing them through successful acquisitions. He is the author of Predictable Closing and Radical Leadership ,...

Dylan Staniul is the Principal and Design Team Leader of Burnkit, a design studio known for its creative and investigative approach to branding. With over two decades of experience, Dylan has judged prestigious design competitions for publications including Communication Arts, Applied Arts, and Strategy and garnered the trust of industry giants. His diverse client experiences have turned Burnkit i...

Jonathan Tilley is the CEO of ZonGuru, a comprehensive software toolset designed to help e-commerce brands and agencies scale their products on Amazon. With a background in digital advertising and firsthand experience as an Amazon seller, Jon spent over 15 years in the industry before stepping into the entrepreneurship world with ZonGuru in 2017. Under his leadership, the company has seen signific...

Justin Cook is the President of Internet Marketing and Development at 9thCO, a Canadian digital agency that specializes in b2b and e-commerce development and marketing. Under his leadership, 9thCO has focused on massive migrations from legacy website technology to what Justin describes as "headless composable architecture," enhancing SEO, PPC, and cybersecurity for their clients. In this episode…...

Martha van Berkel is the CEO and Co-founder of Schema App, a SaaS company specializing in translating web content for search engines and machines. With a background in mathematics and engineering, Martha possesses a superpower in articulating AI and search complexities to marketing leaders. Having worked with top-tier companies like Gusto and SAP, she brings a wealth of experience to digital marke...

Raphael Paulin-Daigle is the CEO of SplitBase, an e-commerce conversion optimization agency for fashion, luxury, and lifestyle brands. SplitBase combines rigorous customer research with A/B and AI testing to enable long-term growth for DTC luxury brands. SplitBase is at the forefront of conversion optimization, generating revenues of over $1 million for famous brands like Kiehl's and its parent co...