Remote First Podcast

In this episode of The Remote-First Podcast, Yawar sits down with Salahuddin, a high-performing media buyer at RepStack, to talk about his journey from Pakistan to the UAE, his decision to return home for family, and how he found RepStack through Instagram. Salahuddin opens up about the reality of remote work, from adjusting to night shifts and working with US clients to navigating performance exp...

Discover how to build, scale, and sustain a multi-million dollar remote business in today’s digital-first world. In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies, mindset, and systems behind building a $50M remote business. Our guest shares real insights on scaling operations, leading global teams, and navigating the challenges of remote entrepreneurship. From early struggles to massive growth, t...

RepStack associate Mamoona shares her real journey of shifting from a traditional job to working remotely and how it completely changed her perspective. From improving communication skills to working with international clients, this episode breaks the biggest myths around remote work and proves that growth doesn’t depend on an office. If you think working from home limits your career, this convers...

What happens when an architecture graduate switches careers… and ends up closing 18 deals in a single month? In this episode of our Remote-First Employee Series, we sit down with Hadiqa from the RepStack sales team to talk about her journey from architectural design to remote sales, and how that decision changed her life. We discuss: Introduction and Guest Welcome  Background and Career Journey  T...

What does it really take to scale from early-stage chaos to a multiple seven-figure agency? In this episode, Nick shares the honest truth behind growth, burnout, hiring mistakes, culture shifts, and the mindset transformation that changed everything. We dive deep into: Introduction and Warm Welcome Exploring Business Growth and Challenges The Concept of Ambitious Laziness Love, Hate, Tolerate Fram...

In this episode, Alyna , a seasoned Client Success Manager at RepStack , opens up about her inspiring journey — from being a new mom in a fast-paced ad agency to thriving in a remote-first leadership role . She shares how RepStack gave her the flexibility to grow professionally while balancing motherhood, and how tools like GoHighLevel , Make , and AI automation transformed her daily workflow. 🎙️...

In this episode, we sit down with Maham , RepStack’s Director of Customer Success , to unpack how a tiny internal team became an Inc. 5000 company—without losing the culture that started it all. Maham shares the evolution from early roadshows to today’s Repcamps , how Customer Success scales across 150+ client accounts , what “ allowing churn” means, and why her team treats retention and upsells l...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tooba, the powerhouse behind RepStack Success Academy (RSA) — the training and placement arm we call the DNA of RepStack. 💡 From her early beginnings in computer science to finding her true calling in management and training, Tooba’s journey shows how passion, persistence, and people skills can transform a career. Inside this episode, you’ll discover:...

From starting as a digital marketing associate to leading SEO teams and ultimately being bought out by his client — Abubaker’s 3-year journey at RepStack is nothing short of inspiring. 🚀 In this episode, Abubaker shares how he: ✅ Transitioned from paid ads to mastering SEO. ✅ Built and led a 15-person global SEO team. ✅ Grew client accounts from just a few to 50+ in two years. ✅ Faced challen...

What does it take to scale a remote-first company from 30 to 240+ team members across the globe? In this episode, we sit down with Manick Bhan , founder of Search Atlas , to uncover the systems, tools, and cultural frameworks that have powered one of the most efficiently scaled remote teams in the digital marketing world.  🎯 From building accountability through Hubstaff and Deel...  🚀 To running...

 What happens when a casual conversation turns into a career-defining moment? Meet Hussnain, RepStack’s first-ever hire — now a powerhouse closer managing high-stakes sales calls with one of the most successful marketing coaching agencies in the world: Seven Figure Agency. In this special episode, we trace Hussnain’s 5-year journey from working call center shifts and gaming late nights… to closing...

What if you could go from a broke college dropout in a tier-3 city… to building a global agency that’s delivered over $500 million in revenue for clients — all before turning 25? In this fire-packed episode, I sit down with Nikhil Sai, founder of Funneling Media, speaker, SaaS innovator, and a rising legend in the funnel and agency world. We unpack: 🔥 How Nick went from 60 Instagram accounts and...

In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Yesenia Nelson, Co-Founder of Seven Figure Agency, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving remote-first business — without sacrificing your values, your family, or your peace. Yesenia opens up about the behind-the-scenes journey of building 7FA alongside Josh Nelson, how they grew both a business and a family, and the intentional leade...

In this power-packed episode, Azhar Siddiqui (CEO of RepStack) sits down with Corey Quinn, a leading agency growth expert, consultant, and author of Anyone, Not Everyone. Corey shares game-changing strategies on how he helped scale Scorpion from $20M to $150M, built high-retention client relationships, and escaped the founder-led sales trap that holds so many agencies back. 💡 Key Takeaways from T...

In this power-packed episode, Azhar Siddiqui (CEO of RepStack) sits down with Varun Vairavan (Co-Founder of HighLevel) to discuss two game-changing topics—building a remote-first company and maintaining peak performance through fitness. Varun shares exclusive insights into how HighLevel scaled from a two-person remote team to 1,500+ employees worldwide, the challenges of remote hiring, and why com...

🎙️ In this episode of "Digital Marketing, Client Management & Work-Life Balance with Sidra Waqar" we sit down with Sidra – Senior Client Success Manager at RepStack. From being rejected in HR to getting hired through the RepStarter Program, Sidra has climbed the corporate ladder with hard work, persistence, and adaptability. She shares how she transitioned from HR to Marketing, then...

🔥 How Casey Hamilton Scaled a 350+ Client SaaS Business & Transformed Lead Generation 🔥 What does it take to scale a SaaS business from scratch to 350+ clients? Casey Hamilton, founder of Exact Match Marketing, joins us to break down how he transitioned from running a digital marketing agency to building a powerful lead generation platform used by hundreds of agencies. 🚀 In This Episode, Yo...

🚀 AI, Automation, and Business Acquisitions: Insights from Michael Johnson In this value-packed episode, we’re joined by Michael Johnson—an entrepreneur, CRM automation expert, and business acquisition strategist who is revolutionizing how businesses operate with the power of AI and automation. From running a marketing agency to buying and scaling businesses, Michael shares his expertise on lever...

🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of the RepStack Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Damien Rufus, the founder of Spark Accelerator and Hustle Camp, who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs and side hustlers turn their ideas into thriving businesses. With over 17 years of experience in business growth, marketing automation, and coaching, Damien shares valuable insights that anyone can apply to...

Meet Casey Richardson, co-founder of Craft Agency Group, a specialist in Lead Generation for wedding industry businesses.  Casey's journey began with a burst of creativity during his freshman days, as he turned his imagination into income by designing captivating MySpace pages for emerging musicians. Today, Casey is not just an agency owner but a marketing expert. He empowers other agency own...

Meet Ilia Markov, the Marketing Director at Toggl. Toggl is a powerful time-tracking management tool that elevates performance and productivity, especially for remote teams. It simplifies project management, streamlines workload organization, and offers seamless deadline tracking. In this podcast, Ilia Markov shares top insights on: - How to Build Your Brand through Lifecycle Marketing: Leverage w...

Meet April Edwards, the Owner and Leading Marketing Strategist at Deck Builders Marketers. Her team of marketing experts helps deck builders become the best-known deck builders in their area using internet marketing that actually works! Her agency specializes in helping clients reach the #1 spots on Google for high-quality keywords to boost traffic and leads on websites. In this captivating podcas...

Meet Ihor Bauman, the founder of Workee - a revolutionary SAAS platform tailored exclusively for freelancers. His journey fueled his determination to create a platform that empowers freelancers and enables them to flourish in the economy. As a seasoned business product manager, Ihor took the plunge and devoted himself full-time to building Workee from the ground up. Through dedication and a step-b...

Meet the visionary behind Level 9 Virtual, Joe Rare! Long before the term "Virtual Assistant" became a buzzword, Joe was already revolutionizing the game.  Discover the secrets behind his success as he shares how he crafted a team of exceptional individuals, fueled by a passion for excellence, to cater to clients like never before.  Hiring the right people is key, and Joe lets us in on h...

Join us in this empowering episode as we sit down with Gull Zeba, the remarkable CEO and founder of RedMarker Systems and Hamkaar Ventures. With a strong focus on empowering women, Gull has become a trailblazer in Pakistan's startup ecosystem, revolutionizing the education sector. Drawing from her 2 decades of entrepreneurial experience, Gull shares invaluable insights on: * Empowering women...