Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Business Growth & Entrepreneur Stories

Christopher S Mahan is a transformational speaker, family coach, and result-driven mentor who has spent over a decade empowering parents, teens, and young adults to break cycles of dysfunction and build thriving, resilient families. As the creator of the “Empowerment to Employment” app, author of "Parental Leadership: Seven Principles to Lead Your Teen in the Digital Age," and host of the "Lead Yo...

Glenis Gassmann is a seasoned business strategist, mentor, and result-driven coach with over 35 years of real-world experience helping business owners turn insight into action. As the founder of several successful ventures, including a high-performing accounting and coaching firm, Glennis brings unmatched expertise in building, scaling, and intentionally exiting businesses. Her forthcoming audiobo...

 Jonathan Grzybowski is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and the co-founder of Pengy.co, a creative subscription service transforming how businesses access top-tier creative talent. With leadership spanning over 81 countries, Jonathan brings a unique blend of hands-on strategy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset to internal and external creative solutions. In addition to running Pengy.co, Jon...

 Pat Butkus is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Growth at Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company. With a background in building global marketing strategies, Pat helps brands reach deeply engaged podcast audiences through innovative advertising technology and personalized targeting solutions. Under his leadership, Acast bridges creators with advertisers and pursues the mis...

Kathleen Gage is the founder of Vegan Visibility and the author of “Power Up for Profits: The Smart Woman's Guide to Online Marketing.” After decades of business success, she transitioned to align her life and work with her values, focusing on plant-based advocacy and animal rescue. With over 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, Kathleen empowers purpose-driven experts to grow their r...

Brad Hoos is a data-driven influencer marketing leader and the CEO of The Out Loud Group. He helps high-growth and enterprise brands achieve real business results by building authentic partnerships with top creators. With nearly two decades of expertise, Brad specializes in managing influencer marketing campaigns across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcasts. His agency’s client portfolio includ...

Roy Furr is a direct-response marketer, lead-generation strategist, and copywriter who helps financial advisors and entrepreneurs unlock scalable, sustainable growth. With a passion for measurable marketing results, Roy specializes in building high-converting lead generation systems and “productized offers” that turn prospects into loyal clients. After generating over 5,000 appointments and moving...

Andrew Buffolino is a sales leader, remote team builder, and content creator who empowers young entrepreneurs to develop discipline, direction, and lasting success. As the leader of The People’s Insurance Company, Andrew specializes in final expense and IUL insurance solutions, pioneering a scriptless and emotionally driven approach to sales. Fueled by his faith and commitment to personal growth,...

Pete Gosling is a creative agency founder, AI strategist, and author helping businesses adapt and thrive in the fast-changing landscape of design, technology, and marketing. As the leader of GDS Pro and Design Tech AI, Pete applies 20+ years of creative and business experience from animation and digital advertising to AI-powered solutions to empower marketers and creatives to embrace change with r...

Kevin Surace is an acclaimed technology innovator, keynote speaker, inventor, and Silicon Valley futurist whose pioneering work laid the foundation for modern AI virtual assistants. With 94 patents to his name and credits that include reinventing the Empire State Building’s energy systems, Kevin brings decades of expertise, visionary leadership, and a passion for demystifying artificial intelligen...

Rod Khleif is a renowned real estate investor, podcast host, educator, and philanthropist celebrated for his expertise in mindset-driven success and his commitment to giving back. With a journey that spans immigrating to the U.S. with nothing, building (and rebuilding) multi-million dollar portfolios, and teaching thousands how to achieve financial freedom, Rod seamlessly blends inspiring personal...

Rick Williams is a seasoned keynote speaker, board member, author, management consultant, company founder, and podcast host recognized for his ability to teach leaders how to make difficult decisions that shape the future. Drawing on his extensive experience serving on boards of technology companies and leading organizations, Rick combines real-world lessons in leadership, decision-making, and boa...

Jason Taylor is the founder of the Pack Baseball and Softball Academy, a transformative coach, mentor, podcaster, and innovator known for integrating AI technology into youth sports training. Recognized for his holistic approach, Jason empowers young athletes and fellow coaches alike to build resilience, mental strength, and life skills, both on and off the field. Through developing emerging talen...

Luca Borreani is the co-founder and CMO of ZipChat.ai, a leader in conversational AI that transforms every e-commerce chat into a revenue opportunity. Driven by a passion for digital marketing and innovative automation, he empowers brands to recover abandoned carts, convert browsers into buyers, and provide 24/7 multilingual support. Luca’s expertise includes agentic AI, customer journey optimizat...

Kristen Nolan is a senior client account manager at Interview Valet and a podcast matchmaker celebrated for helping clients transform podcast interviews into strategic revenue engines. Passionate about building authentic connections, she empowers entrepreneurs, authors, and brands to leverage podcast guesting as a powerful marketing tool even for introverts and those new to the medium. Kristen’s e...

TJ Sharpe is a stage four melanoma survivor, nationally known patient advocate, keynote speaker, digital health technologist, and consultant to the life sciences industry. Drawing from personal experience and his work in clinical research, TJ empowers healthcare and pharma organizations to prioritize patient-centric approaches to trials, communication, and support. He shares his story to inspire o...

Sweta Vikram is a renowned international speaker, best-selling author of 14 books, Ayurvedic doctor, award-winning entrepreneur, certified grief coach, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and adjunct professor. Drawing from ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science, Sweta guides high achievers, leaders, and creative professionals to manage stress, address grief, and reclaim true energy and balance, em...

Jeanie Cisco Meth is a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and resilience coach known for her passion in helping others conquer bullying and develop true self-confidence. Having turned her own struggles with bullying, illness, and adversity into powerful lessons, Jeanie now empowers individuals and organizations, including schools, police, and the military, to implement bully-proofing strategies...

Michael Schindler is a visionary strategist, acclaimed author, and high-performance coach recognized for empowering leaders and organizations to thrive in the age of AI. As the creator of the VUCA Max system and author of "The Rise of Humanness," Michael blends science, coaching, and authenticity to help people harness clarity, adaptability, and personal mission in a rapidly evolving world. His pr...

Carl Grant III is an author, consultant, and speaker known for helping people and organizations unlock fulfillment through mindset, generosity, and purpose. As the creator of initiatives like the High Tech Prayer Breakfast and South by Southwest Sunday Service, and as a highly sought-after business development coach, Carl has empowered thousands to shift focus from self-centeredness to helping oth...

Natalie Berthe is a startup and growth strategist, serial founder, and the author of “Love Your LinkedIn Profile.” Natalie specializes in helping entrepreneurs, from seasoned executives to emerging founders, transform messy, complex professional challenges into clear, actionable solutions. Drawing on over a decade of experience on LinkedIn, she guides clients to optimize their profiles, build cred...

Johnny Scifo is an award-winning author, musician, and meditation teacher, renowned for blending neuroscience, spiritual practice, and creative artistry. From touring musician to founder of Yoga Sound School, Johnny has empowered Ivy League students, wellness professionals, and everyday seekers to cultivate awareness, resilience, and self-connection. His unique approach unites Eastern and Western...

Matt Koop, Vice President and Founder of The New Flat Rate, brings decades of experience in home service contracting, having worked his way up from service technician roles in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Through deep industry insight and innovation, Matt helps contractors maximize profits, build customer trust, and prevent burnout by adopting modern, proactive service strategies. His company’s...

Ali Cammelletti, founder of SparkYourMindset.com, brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality, leadership, and sales. She helps business owners and leaders build resilience, strengthen team culture, and improve performance through mindset work, coaching, and team-building programs. With a focus on balance, organization, and emotional intelligence, Ali teaches leaders how to stay motivated, m...

Maeve Ferguson is a business strategist and creator of The Client Engine, a proven system that helps authors, coaches, and consultants transform their intellectual property into high-converting diagnostic funnels. She guides experts to turn their ideas into assets that prequalify leads, personalize marketing, and generate high-ticket sales automatically. Maeve shares how customized experiences hel...