INspired INsider Podcast

Kim Scott is an esteemed author, leader, and coach specializing in optimal workplace communication strategies. With her bestselling books Radical Candor and Radical Respect , Kim revolutionizes leadership approaches, emphasizing the balance between personal care and direct challenges. She is Co-founder of Radical Candor and a member of faculties at many companies, including Dropbox, Twitter, Apple...

Johnny Page is the CEO of SaaS Academy, where he helps B2B SaaS founders overcome challenges and grow their companies. Under his leadership, SaaS Academy has coached over 3,000 founders, significantly impacting the SaaS landscape. Johnny's journey from being a client of SaaS Academy to its CEO is a testament to his dedication and expertise. He previously held key positions at Silvertrac and Trackf...

Chantelle Little is the Founder and CEO of Tiller Digital, a design and development agency helping B2B SaaS founders and marketers scale with conversion-focused web, brand, and product design. Under her leadership, Tiller has grown into a multi-million-dollar agency focusing on B2B software brands across Canada and the US. Chantelle's dedication to her vision and her team has made her recognized a...

Carol Levine is the CEO and Co-founder of energi PR, a Canadian public relations and marketing communications company with a nearly 35-year history. An APR, Fellow of the Canadian Public Relations Society, and Past Chair of the Canadian Council of Public Relations Firms, Carol was the first PR professional inducted into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame. Her extensive experience spans...

Taylor McMaster is the Founder of DOT & Company, a firm that offers full-service client account management services to digital marketing agencies. With a background in marketing and a knack for relationship building, she has grown her company to a robust team of 50 dedicated account managers. Taylor is an "accidental agency owner" who transformed her love for client interaction into a thriving bus...

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and has run his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. John has been the Host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast since 20...

Noel Andrews is the Owner and CEO of JobRack, a platform dedicated to helping agency owners hire remote team members from Eastern Europe and South Africa. With a background leading large teams in the corporate world and his entrepreneurial experience, he has grown JobRack to facilitate over 2,000 hires and counting. Noel is passionate about finding the sweet spots in remote hiring and providing hi...

Michele Ringelberg is the Owner and CEO of ThrivePOP, a digital marketing agency that specializes in the cannabis industry, as well as manufacturing and technology. Michele has been instrumental in helping B2B and B2C businesses scale by implementing marketing tactics that generate leads and traffic, and she boasts impressive credentials as a certified Hubspot Gold Partner, Google Ad Certified Par...

Robbie Hardy is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and the Founder and Chair Emeritus of xElle Ventures, a unique investment fund focusing on empowering female investors and supporting female-founded startups through debt financing. With a wealth of experience in both the startup ecosystem and corporate strategies, she has made significant contributions to the business world, including mentorin...

Shimrit Lev is Co-founder and COO of Sweet Victory Gum, a company that produces functional chewing gum designed to help people overcome sugar cravings. With a background in nutrition based on Chinese medicine, her struggles with an eating disorder inspired her to develop tools to help others gain control over their sugar intake. Shimrit was also Co-founder and Marketing Executive of ShrinkMeApp, a...

Yanik Deschenes, APR, LL.B. is the Founder and President of YPR Canada, a public relations agency with expertise in sparking organic word of mouth within relevant communities. He is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in communications and public relations. With a background in advertising and a focus on creating conversations, Yanik has helped elevate the brand equity of majo...

Arti Sharma is the CEO and Co-founder of Measure Marketing, a company she started in 2008 after a 15-year tenure bringing thought leadership to various business sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Her company specializes in inbound marketing, account-based marketing, and other data-driven strategies. Passionate about mentoring and philanthropy, Arti serves on boards for various nonprofi...

Dr. Maggie Yu, MD, IFMCP, is a holistic and functional family practice physician, the CEO at MY.MD Biotherapeutics, and the Founder of Transform Autoimmune Disease Naturally. For over 16 years, she has provided education and training on topics like longevity and reversing chronic diseases through various media platforms. With over 25 years of education and practice, Dr. Maggie has helped thousands...

Aaron Conant is Co-founder and Chief Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a leading platform for executive strategy and networking sessions. He is an e-commerce expert with over a decade of experience in digital commerce, providing advisory services to brands on Amazon sales strategies, retail media, direct consumer platform selection, and SEO. BWG Connect, in conjunction with BWG Strategy, has buil...

Paul Tedesco is the President of Track, an industry-leading data technology analytics agency focused on data-driven marketing for clients like McDonald's, Kraft, Mercedes-Benz, and Samsung. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, Paul has been instrumental in the company's growth, expanding Track from eight employees to over 90 and securing long-term relationships with high-profile clients....

Bo Royal is the CEO and Co-founder of Pareto Legal, a growth marketing agency specializing in digital advertising, conversion rate optimization, and analytics for small- and medium-sized law firms. Under Bo's leadership, Pareto Legal has achieved numerous milestones, helping clients add seven figures in cases to their pipeline and managing ad spends as high as $30 million a month during his tenure...

Katie Schibler Conn is the Founder of KSA Marketing, an integrated advertising agency specializing in workforce development, recruitment, and advertising for talent acquisitions. A classically trained marketer, she unexpectedly transitioned from her corporate role at Sony and PlayStation to international yak farming, eventually leading to her starting her agency. At KSA, Katie leverages her divers...

Ian Garlic is the Founder of Video Case Story, an agency that supports brands in developing strategies and goals for video case stories. He is also the Founder of StoryCrews, a company dedicated to connecting businesses with top-rated videographers to market and expand their brands through powerful video stories. With over 15 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Ian shares his kn...

Micah Mitchell is Co-founder of Memberium, a software solution that empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to build automated membership sites deeply integrated with their CRMs. With over a decade of experience in membership site strategy, he has worked with high-profile clients helping them strategize and succeed with website models. A pioneer in the membership space, Micah continues to innovate and...

Mandi Ellefson is the Founder and CEO of Hands-Off CEO, which helps seven-figure consulting agencies scale. As the creator of the Scale to Freedom Scalable Service Growth framework, she has consulted with hundreds of agency owners and CEOs, helping them free 20-50% of their week to focus on accelerating profits. Mandi is also the author of The Hands-Off CEO and the host of the Hands-Off CEO Podcas...

Ed Crain is the President and CEO of Kingstar Direct and Kingstar Media, which is recognized as Canada's top performance marketing agency. With over 25 years of industry experience, Ed has played a crucial role in the company's growth and success, helping top brands like Trivago, Babbel, and Generac achieve remarkable marketing outcomes. Kingstar Media specializes in ensuring accountability for ev...

Bonnie Hillman is the President and Owner of A&C, a full-service communications and sponsorship agency with roots in arts and culture. With a career spanning decades, she acquired the 40-year-old agency in 2004 and significantly expanded its services to include public relations and digital marketing. Bonnie is a seasoned expert in high-level negotiations for sponsorship deals and naming rights, cl...

Chris Yates is the Founder of Rhodium Network, a community and events platform designed to support digital entrepreneurs through facilitating business deals, partnerships, and connections. Before his current venture, he made waves in the digital marketing agency realm and was instrumental in a series of online businesses, culminating in impressive profits. With roots in an entrepreneurial family,...

Michael Cirillo is the CEO of FlexDealer, a dynamic marketing agency dedicated to revolutionizing the way car dealerships attract leads and enhance marketing ROI by utilizing innovative SEO strategies and targeted digital advertisements. Under his leadership, FlexDealer has distinguished itself by becoming an official partner of Toyota Canada. Michael is deeply involved in the automotive community...

Jeff Wetzler is the Founder of Ask Approach, a platform dedicated to breakthrough leadership and personal growth through a five-step methodology. Jeff is also the author of the book Ask , which provides practical tools and strategies for enhancing leadership and tapping into hidden wisdom. He has over 25 years of experience in leadership development, including his tenure as Chief Learning Officer...