Colin Wayne (CEO @ Wayne Enterprises Inc) joins us in this special episode hosted by Ashton Shanks, where we dive deep into his journey from being a fitness model to CEO of one of Alabama's fastest-growing companies. In this episode, Colin shares how he leveraged social media to build a multi-million dollar brand, the challenges of transitioning from influencer to entrepreneur, and the importance of maintaining inner peace while scaling a business. Colin opens up about his origin story, the...

Steve Tan (CEO @ Capital Club) joins us and shares his incredible journey in the digital marketing and e-commerce world. Steve has achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in online sales and tens of millions in cryptocurrency. He now runs Capital Club, one of the highest-level entrepreneur and business owner communities globally, with Luke Belmar. In this episode, Steve discusses his upbringing in Singapore, overcoming any and all challenges, and his initial passion for online gaming. He...

Omer Bloch and Esteban Andrade (Founders of Remote Latinos) join us in this episode to share their amazing journey from the agency world to creating a successful business. Find out how Remote Latinos became the top choice for hiring great remote talent from Latin America. In this episode, Omer and Esteban talk about the challenges they faced, the smart hiring strategies they use, and the HUGE benefits of hiring remote workers from Latin America. They also share how they keep their remote...

Edward Collins (Founding Partner & Wealth Advisor of Collins Lambert, LLC) joins us to share his journey from government work to becoming a successful entrepreneur, teaching everyone about financial literacy. In this discussion, Edward talks about the importance of understanding the tax code and using strategies like home office deductions and the Augusta rule to save money. These two things are just the beginning of the sauce Edward drops on this podcast. Edward also delves into what it...

Paul Daley (Former CEO @ Educate) joins us to share his compelling journey from agency owner to CEO of Iman Ghazi's 8-figure business. In this candid discussion, Paul opens up about the highs and lows of his career, including the tough lessons learned from running and selling his first agency. He highlights the critical importance of company culture and the impact of financial focus on business sustainability.   Paul also offers insights into his role in shaping a successful team and...

Tyler Smith (CGO @ Timeline) is a visionary in the ecom and digital marketing industry. In this episode, Tyler shares his journey from his early days in corporate sales to becoming a leading figure in online retail management. He discusses the challenges and successes of expanding services to major platforms like Amazon and managing high-impact Facebook ad campaigns.   Tyler reveals his approach to building strong partnerships, securing multi-million dollar investments, and how his...

We're back with the THIRD episode of Eddie's brother, Arab, the fearless YouTuber who dives headfirst into the world's riskiest places to bring back stories that blow your mind. Arab's not your typical traveler; he's out there making friends with people in dangerous slums and even spending days with the Mexican cartel. His adventures are wild, but getting them on YouTube? That's a whole other story, thanks to all the rules about what you can and can't show. In this episode, Arab deep...

Zach Schubert (Founder of Agency Domain) is a trailblazer in the SEO and e-commerce world. As the co-founder of Qera Marketing, Zach shares his unconventional journey into the realm of digital marketing and agency ownership. From his initial reluctance to work directly with clients to his innovative approach of leveraging freelance talent, Zach's story is one of creativity, adaptability, and strategic foresight. Diving deep into the intricacies of SEO for e-commerce, Zach offers invaluable...

Jared Curry and Matt Shields, the young minds behind Estate AI, share their inspiring story from navigating early challenges in the marketing world to establishing a powerhouse agency. Their journey from newcomers to achieving significant monthly revenue showcases the blend of bold strategy and innovative thinking essential for success in today's digital landscape.  In this episode, we explore how Jared and Matt harnessed the power of effective content, strategic risk-taking, and visionary...

Joel Kaplan (CEO, Agency Lab) shares his journey from facing tough times creating content to hitting it big with viral hits, which led him to take charge at Agency Lab. Known for turning smart ideas into big online trends, Joel's move from making content on his own to becoming a key player in online marketing shows just how much you can achieve with the right content and a never-give-up attitude. Having become a pro at making content that everyone talks about, Joel now uses his skills to...

TRY OPENSEND FOR FREE! - https://opensendinc.partnerlinks.io/fs7yi52v11by Francesco Gatti joins Eddie Maalouf to reveal how his innovative software is revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape. Francesco's journey from Milan to California led to the creation of this game-changing software that's reshaping how e-commerce businesses target and engage customers. This software is not just a tool; it's a powerhouse, driving up to 40x returns for online stores and redefining digital marketing...

Jordan Bazouzi (Founder, Nu Reach Media) shares his story of working a 9-5 job as a welder to now owning a 6 figure/mo Marketing Agency in just 3 years. Jordan has spent over $200,000 investing in himself to constantly learn and grow. This amount of learning and knowledge has made his company grow insanely fast in such a short amount of time. He is a true believer in himself and his mind. This was an amazing and inspirational episode, so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. FOLLOW...

Michael Jordan (Partner at BAD Marketing) shares how he got started in the digital marketing world and found success selling on Amazon. He now runs the Amazon Department at BAD where he and the team deliver results for clients that leave even the Amazon reps speechless. After leaving his corporate job in 2017 and launching several of his own brands, Michael also started an agency that was eventually acquired and merged into BAD Marketing. In this episode, we discuss his journey so far and...

Justin Phillips (Founder The Last eCom Co) shares his journey to making MILLIONS on Social Media, from starting a HBCU clothing brand, to creating Organic Content, to his perspective on investing in information. His passion for teaching and marketing has resulted in him running several successful 6 and 7-figure brands as well as consulting brands of the same size and larger. He is an absolute beast in sales, marketing, and the mastery of Ecom. His marketing strategies have been seen in major...

Louis Leindenfrost (Founder, Carte Blanche) shares how he blew up the brand, getting influencers to wear it, and future plans for Carte Blanche. The success of Carte Blanche is a story like no other. In such a short amount of time the brand has been able to sell out EVERY SINGLE DROP thanks to Louis’s discipline and strategy.  Celebrities like Rick Ross and Todd Gurley have been seen sporting the brand frequently, which has given the business a significant boost. Louis has a distinct...

BREAKING NEWS: 4Media and Hemon have MERGED to form BAD MARKETING!  In this episode of the all new BAD Marketing Podcast, Eddie Maalouf (Founder of 4Media Marketing) and Ashton Shanks (Founder - Hemon Media Group) sit down with Andrew Deitsch (Creative Director - 4Media) to discuss why they merged, why they chose this crazy name, and the future of the company.  Get ready for BAD things moving forward! THE AGENCY FOUNDERS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theagencyfounders Website:...

Ryan Magin (Shortform Content Expert) shares the keys to virality on social media. He has worked with Alex Hormozi, Ryan Pineda, Grant Cardone, and more and he teaches rapid content production skills & how to monetize content through being a personal brand.  Fun Fact about Ryan, is that he is the man who started the “Hormozi Caption Craze” (caption style) and because of his work through that he has built a highly successful editing business.  In the past year, Ryan and his team has...

Mina Elias, founder of Trivium Group, joins us this episode to discuss his journey with his previous projects, which eventually led him into making his own Amazon advertising agency.  Mina was born in Egypt and moved to Dubai at a young age. His parents sought better opportunities and a brighter future for their family, and Dubai seemed like the perfect place to find them. Growing up in Dubai, Mina developed a passion for supplements and fitness. He became an expert in the field, leveraging...

JB Brown (M&A Investor/ Advisor) is a billion-dollar business titan that has driven many companies to unprecedented heights of success. His remarkable track record includes selling over a billion dollars in products and services, as well as brokering deals worth over $200 million in various businesses. With a diverse portfolio and expertise across multiple industries, JB has emerged as a prominent industry thought leader and highly sought-after consultant.  In this episode, he shares...

Will Rivera (@willchangelives) shares how he went from working in an  Amazon warehouse to becoming an ecommerce legend. His rags to riches story is a true inspiration. From how he got arrested to inspiring millions of people online, Will is a true testament that hard work and dedication can change your life. Over the past few years Will has taken the ecommerce industry by storm with his positive attitude alongside the value he has provided to young entrepreneurs. If you’ve been on social...

John Goss + Austin Dixon (Adegen Hair Loss) share their revolutionary product line, spreading hope and confidence to anyone who is suffering from hair loss. During this episode John shares his journey of developing the adegen protocol, why other solutions on the market don’t actually work, & the trials of taking a product to market. John was voted “best hair” in his senior high school yearbook, but by the time he was a freshman in college, he had already started losing his hair. He...

Kieran O’Brien (Founder, MediaKits & ShopGenie) talks about his journey in the auto repair industry, successful approaches to fundraising, and invaluable lessons learned from his experiences in selling his companies. He started his first company at 16 and has since sold MediaKits, a consumer SaaS platform for influencers and personalities. Now, he has found a new venture and launched a platform named ShopGenie.io, a brand new platform focused on data analytics for the automotive...

Luc Simmons & Nikola Stojanovic (Partners, 4Media London) share how they scaled and sold their agency to 4Media, what the acquisition process was like, and what it’s like growing up in Serbia and the UK. After meeting online, Luc and Nik partnered up to create a digital marketing agency. After years of running a successful business, they were approached by Eddie to talk about what it would look like to be acquired. Now they run 4Media London, a European based team that works hand in...

Jaylen LaGrande (CEO of 3:16 Collection and Million Dollar Brands) comes on the podcast to discuss his success and struggles as a business owner. He started his career eleven years ago with a brand called Religious Expressions, selling t-shirts through multiple brands. Over the last three years, 3:16 Collection has made about 6 million in sales, transitioning from brick and mortar to ecommerce. Through Million Dollar Brands, Jaylen teaches people how to identify problems and create...