Gary Leeman | Brand Managers

Revved UP Podcast

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

Revved UP is more than a business podcast—it’s a mindset. Inspired by host Gary Leeman’s teenage years spent restoring a beat-up car into something he was proud to drive, this show is about the grit, discipline, and transformation that come from doing the work. Each episode features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales pros who know what it means to build something from the ground up. Whether you’re tuning up your business, your team, or yourself, Revved UP is the fuel you need to keep pushing forward—with purpose and pride.

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Gary Leeman | Brand Managers

Episodes

(AUDIO) Insights from 24 Years in Marketing with Matt Powell 07.10.2025 42:09

Episode Description: Hey everyone, it's Gary Leeman here on Revved Up, and I'm thrilled to chat with Matt Powell, CEO of Merak, a powerhouse Dallas-based multi-unit marketing firm that's been rocking it for nearly 45 years. Matt shares his incredible 24-year journey at Merak, from being thrust into the CEO role with just two days' notice to fostering unlimited growth and a strong team culture. We...

(VIDEO) Insights from 24 Years in Marketing with Matt Powell Video 07.10.2025 42:09

Decode Customers with AI Video 09.07.2025 35:58

Hey, Revved Up Podcast fans! Gary Leeman here, and I’m stoked to dive into a game-changing chat with a marketing legend who’s been at it since web analytics were born. We’re cracking the code on buyer personas with a mind-blowing AI tool, NeuroGraph, that reveals who’s really buying from you. From e-commerce myths to the future of AI marketing, this episode is packed with insights to level up your...

Cold Plunges and Hot Ventures Video 09.07.2025 56:11

Hey, Revved Up listeners! Gary Leeman here, diving into an electrifying chat with my buddy Ryan Strong, a serial entrepreneur who’s mastered the art of leadership and startup grit. From his daily cold plunges to building Stones AI, Ryan shares raw lessons on extreme ownership, staying lean like a cockroach, and why perseverance is everything. We unpack his failures, his new AI compliance venture,...

The Minimum Effective Dose Video 20.06.2025 53:32

What if fixing your business started with one simple question: What’s the real problem? In this episode of Revved UP, host Gary Leeman sits down with Steve Crowley, co-founder of Service Physics, to unpack how lean thinking can transform service work—from chaotic kitchens to national chains. Steve shares the unexpected moment that introduced him to lean, explains how to avoid boiling the ocean wit...