The Growth Machine

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Keston Leader , Founder and CFO of GrowthBoss . Together, they explore what it takes to build a modern marketing agency that prioritizes long-term partnerships over transactional services. Keston shares how GrowthBoss carved out a competitive advantage by specializing in the home improvement and landscaping industry, combining re...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Jim Silver, founder of FamFluence, a family-focused creator talent management company. They explore Jim’s decades-long journey from the toy and media industry into digital innovation, highlighting how early conviction in video content and online shopping helped shape his approach to building businesses ahead of market adoption. Ji...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Will Haire, co-founder and CEO of BellaVix. They discuss the realities of scaling e-commerce brands on Amazon and Walmart, the importance of marketplace management, and how specialization helped BellaVix evolve into a leading Amazon-focused agency. Will shares insights on why brands need to proactively control their Amazon presen...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Dan Recht, Vice President of Sales at MetaBet. They explore how MetaBet operates at the center of the sports betting ecosystem, providing automated engagement tools that help publishers, media companies, and affiliates monetize sports content through real-time data and embedded widgets. Dan breaks down the complexity of the rapid...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Rebecca Gonzalez, CEO of Orange Marketing. They explore how Orange Marketing built its reputation as a HubSpot Diamond Partner by specializing in B2B CRM implementation, remediation, and long-term revenue operations support. Rebecca shares how many companies struggle with HubSpot systems that have been running for years without pr...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews David Butler, founder and CEO of Produce Produce. They discuss how modern businesses can eliminate inefficiencies and unlock growth by building connected marketing systems rather than relying on isolated tactics. David shares insights from more than a decade of marketing leadership experience, explaining how many companies unknow...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Andrew Fox, CEO and Founder of Foxy Digital. They explore Andrew’s journey through the evolution of digital marketing, from the early days of paid search to the rise of machine learning–driven personalization and modern performance marketing systems. Andrew shares how identifying gaps between what businesses were doing and what t...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Ian Hameroff, CEO and Founder of Fulcrum Group. They explore how B2B tech companies navigate the challenges of product growth in complex, fast-moving markets and why clarity is often the missing ingredient when momentum begins to stall. Ian breaks down the concept of the “messy middle,” where confusion builds between a product’s c...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Eric Dahan , founder of Mighty Joy , a Los Angeles‑based creator commerce and full‑funnel influencer marketing agency that helps brands build community‑driven growth and connect with customers through the creator economy. Eric shares deep insights on the future of marketing, including what successful brands need to focus on in th...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Max Schneider , VP of Advertising at beBOLD Digital . They explore how sustainable agency growth depends on more than just winning new business—it’s about building long-term relationships, maintaining transparency with clients, and staying ahead of fast-moving marketplace trends. Max shares insights into why ethical client commun...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Kristen Graham Brown , Owner and Chief Creative Officer of Hoot Design Company . They explore the philosophy behind culture-driven branding and why the strongest brands are built from the inside out. Kristen shares how aligning employees around purpose and values turns team members into powerful brand advocates, and why internal...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Chris Sheridan , CEO of SweepLift . They explore how SweepLift is redefining B2B lead generation through what Chris calls “smart incentivized lead generation,” a strategy that uses carefully structured incentives to capture attention, qualify prospects, and drive higher-quality sales conversations. Chris explains the psychology b...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Kathleen Lucente , CEO and Founder of Red Fan Communications , a strategic communications and advisory firm that helps high‑growth B2B tech companies clarify their narrative, build market credibility and achieve major business milestones through tailored communications strategies and proprietary methodologies. Kathleen shares her...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Matt Ramage , Founder and CEO of Emarketed . They explore how the rapid rise of AI search and autonomous agents is reshaping the way businesses approach digital marketing and online visibility. Matt shares insights from more than 25 years in digital marketing, explaining how companies are already seeing traffic and leads from AI-d...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews Holland Martini, Chief Insights Officer, and Maria Vorovich, Chief Strategy Officer of GoodQues . They discuss how their company was founded from frustration with outdated market research methods and how challenging traditional industry norms led them to develop a creative, human-centered approach to insights. Holland and Maria s...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller interviews David Dellosa , Co-Founder and Head of Strategy of Dellosa & Co. They discuss how modern businesses can move beyond guesswork and build marketing systems rooted in clarity, strategy, and measurable outcomes. David shares insights from his experience working on both the agency and client sides, explaining why many companies st...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Nicholas Loise, founder of Sales Performance Team. They dive into the real reasons why sales hires fail and why most founder-led businesses struggle to build consistent, high-performing sales teams. Nick shares how many founders can intuitively sell their own product but struggle to translate that process into repeatable systems f...

In this episode of The Growth Machine , host Shane Miller sits down with Adrienne Mansfield , co-founder of Adage Marketing Group , a boutique agency specializing in senior living marketing. Adrienne shares her journey from starting in agency life at 17 to building a relationship-first, data-driven agency that prioritizes client outcomes. They dive into human-first marketing , psychographic profil...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Anton Polygalov, founder and CEO of 2MAD Agency. They discuss the agency's services, growth strategies, and the importance of video production and social media in marketing. Tony shares insights on client acquisition, the effectiveness of various marketing channels, and the potential of podcasting as a tool for business growth. 2M...

In this conversation, Shane Miller interviews Brian Basik, CEO of Polaris Marketing Solutions, a leading digital marketing agency. They delve into Brian's unique journey from healthcare executive to successful entrepreneur, exploring his innovative approach to marketing and the importance of focusing on quality leads over vanity metrics. Brian shares insights on the challenges of scaling a busines...

In this conversation, Shane Miller interviews Jake Craigmile, co-founder and creative director of Omens, a performance marketing agency based in San Diego. They discuss the agency's unique approach to digital marketing, the competitive landscape in San Diego, and the importance of building relationships with clients. Jake shares insights on their advertising strategies, the challenges they face, a...

In this conversation, Shane Miller interviews Jay Evans, the founder and CEO of BeTold, a video marketing agency based in Fargo, North Dakota. They discuss the unique market dynamics of Fargo, the types of clients BeTold works with, and the agency's growth strategies moving forward. Jay emphasizes the importance of understanding client needs, the role of digital assets in marketing, and the value...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller interviews Caleb Marsh, the founder and CEO of Redd Legend, a storytelling and video production company. Caleb shares his journey from being an extra on a film set at age 11 to establishing his own business focused on storytelling strategies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience's transformation and how storytelling can...

In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Shane Miller speaks with Tina Wismer, founder and CEO of Sky Digital Media. Tina shares her journey from working in advertising to founding her own agency after a life-changing accident. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding client needs, the shift from vanity metrics to quality leads, and the strategies that have led to success in...

Join host Shane Miller as he sits down with Phil Masiello, the founder and CEO of Crunch Growth, to explore the dynamic world of consumer product marketing. In this episode, Phil shares his journey from accidental agency founder to a leader in connected TV advertising, emphasizing the importance of understanding your audience and creating memorable content. Discover how Crunch Growth leverages vid...