Jason Swenk is the Founder of Agency Mastery 360, a company dedicated to helping digital agency owners grow and scale their businesses. With over 20 years in the agency space, he has built and sold his agency, and he now leverages his experience working with brands like AT&T, Hitachi, and Lotus Cars to mentor other agencies.  In addition to hosting the Smart Agency Masterclass podcast, the #1 podcast for digital marketing agency owners, Jason has developed a framework for growing...

Tommy Mello is the Owner of A1 Garage Door Service, the largest independently-owned garage door company in North America. Tommy is the author of the Amazon best-seller Home Service Millionaire, which details his story of turning a local garage door service business from $50,000 in debt to a $30 million company in seven years. He also created The Home Service Expert, a leading resource for ambitious home service entrepreneurs. Through The Home Service Expert, Tommy provides services as a...

Paulo Salomao is the Founder and CEO of King Ursa, a full-service advertising agency renowned for its creative-first approach and robust performance-driven strategies. Originally from Brazil, he traveled to Toronto to learn English and ultimately fell in love with Canada, where he cultivated a career in design, art direction, and film. With over a decade of agency experience, Paulo's leadership has rocketed King Ursa to recognition as one of the top creative agencies in Canada. He is...

Kamaljit Singh is the CEO and Founder of AMZ One Step, an Amazon creative and marketing agency that enhances product listings to boost sales for Amazon sellers. Starting with retail arbitrage, he quickly moved to establish a successful private label brand, eventually selling it in 2018. Kamaljit's agency has created over 100,000 infographics for Amazon sellers, specializing in conversion optimization and branding. In 2022, he strategically expanded his empire by acquiring Kenji ROI, another...

Michael Attias is the Founder and CEO of CaterZen, the first web-based catering software for restaurants. Michael has a four-decade journey as a highly successful entrepreneur, restaurateur, and software innovator. Starting as a dishwasher at 16, he progressed to owning a barbecue franchise, where he honed his skills in catering sales using direct marketing. Michael transitioned to teaching other restaurant owners to double their catering profits and then bootstrapped CaterZen to provide...

Ryan Tomlinson is the Founder and President of Gooder Marketing, a web design agency specializing in creating visually appealing and highly functional websites tailored to clients' needs. Launching the agency in 2011, he leveraged his self-taught web development and SEO skills honed during the online poker boom into providing value for local businesses across various industries. With a focus on SEO and comprehensive digital strategies, Ryan has become an expert at helping clients establish a...

Cory York is the CEO and Co-founder of Webware AI, a digital marketing SaaS platform that helps small businesses grow online. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, he has successfully launched and scaled two businesses to over $14 million in annual revenue and grown teams to over 350. Cory’s prior ventures include founding Gift Cards India and spearheading Shopify's expansion into the Indian market. Returning to Canada, Cory leveraged his business acumen to transition Webware...

Kirk Allen is the COO and Co-founder of Reshift Media, a Toronto-based digital marketing agency specializing in social media, search engine marketing, and website development for franchises. Under his leadership, Reshift Media has grown from a startup with no clients to an international success story with around 200 clients. Kirk has over three decades of experience in cross-platform media sales within Canada’s largest media companies. With a passion for building long-standing relationships...

Behdad Jamshidi is the Founder and CEO of CJAM Marketing, providing access to digital marketing partners ideal for your brand's current and future goals. His unique background in marketing, engineering, consulting, leadership, sales, and strategy makes him the perfect intermediary for connecting business owners with vetted marketing teams that fit their objectives. Behdad's work has been featured in several publications, including MarketWatch, Bloomberg, National Post, and Financial Post.  ...

David Pisarek is the CEO and Founder of Wow Digital, a Toronto-based web agency dedicated to serving nonprofit organizations, charities, and NGOs with top-tier digital marketing and website design. With expertise honed since the early days of the internet, David is committed to helping these organizations enhance their impact through innovative and strategic digital solutions. Beyond his agency, David actively contributes to the nonprofit sector by coaching other agencies and sharing his...

Mikael Dia is the Founder and CEO of Funnelytics, a leading analytics and funnel mapping platform. The platform helps businesses plan and portray their marketing funnels and measures and optimizes customer journeys using data-driven strategies. Mikael has successfully launched three seven-figure businesses, including Funnelytics, White Coat Digital, and IIFYM, showcasing his entrepreneurial understanding and innovative approach to digital marketing. He is also the author of The Funnelytics...

Sam Tejada is the Founder and CEO of Liquivida, a leading wellness company offering vitamin IV therapy, medical aesthetics, and weight loss solutions across the US. Under his leadership, Liquivida has grown into a multi-million dollar enterprise. Sam is also a former firefighter and the author of How To Win In Modern Wellness, a collaborative effort with the top CEOs and leaders in the wellness industry educating readers about the benefits of preventative therapies. In this episode… What is...

Kim Scott is an esteemed author, leader, and coach specializing in optimal workplace communication strategies. With her bestselling books Radical Candor and Radical Respect, Kim revolutionizes leadership approaches, emphasizing the balance between personal care and direct challenges. She is Co-founder of Radical Candor and a member of faculties at many companies, including Dropbox, Twitter, Apple University, and Google, where she offers insights into creating collaborative and respectful...

Johnny Page is the CEO of SaaS Academy, where he helps B2B SaaS founders overcome challenges and grow their companies. Under his leadership, SaaS Academy has coached over 3,000 founders, significantly impacting the SaaS landscape. Johnny's journey from being a client of SaaS Academy to its CEO is a testament to his dedication and expertise. He previously held key positions at Silvertrac and Trackforce Valiant, accumulating expertise in customer success, sales, and strategic operations. In...

Chantelle Little is the Founder and CEO of Tiller Digital, a design and development agency helping B2B SaaS founders and marketers scale with conversion-focused web, brand, and product design. Under her leadership, Tiller has grown into a multi-million-dollar agency focusing on B2B software brands across Canada and the US. Chantelle's dedication to her vision and her team has made her recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. At Tiller, she emphasizes a no-ego...

Carol Levine is the CEO and Co-founder of energi PR, a Canadian public relations and marketing communications company with a nearly 35-year history. An APR, Fellow of the Canadian Public Relations Society, and Past Chair of the Canadian Council of Public Relations Firms, Carol was the first PR professional inducted into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame. Her extensive experience spans a range of consumer, wellness, and pharmaceutical clients and brands, including creating many...

Taylor McMaster is the Founder of DOT & Company, a firm that offers full-service client account management services to digital marketing agencies. With a background in marketing and a knack for relationship building, she has grown her company to a robust team of 50 dedicated account managers. Taylor is an “accidental agency owner” who transformed her love for client interaction into a thriving business. She hosts The Happy Clients Podcast, engaging with top industry experts to explore...

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and has run his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. John has been the Host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast since 2012. He has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, from Peter...

Noel Andrews is the Owner and CEO of JobRack, a platform dedicated to helping agency owners hire remote team members from Eastern Europe and South Africa. With a background leading large teams in the corporate world and his entrepreneurial experience, he has grown JobRack to facilitate over 2,000 hires and counting. Noel is passionate about finding the sweet spots in remote hiring and providing high-quality, culturally aligned talent to agencies looking to scale. His innovative approach to...

Michele Ringelberg is the Owner and CEO of ThrivePOP, a digital marketing agency that specializes in the cannabis industry, as well as manufacturing and technology. Michele has been instrumental in helping B2B and B2C businesses scale by implementing marketing tactics that generate leads and traffic, and she boasts impressive credentials as a certified Hubspot Gold Partner, Google Ad Certified Partner, and WBENC-certified woman business owner. She leads a passionate and creative team of...

Robbie Hardy is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and the Founder and Chair Emeritus of xElle Ventures, a unique investment fund focusing on empowering female investors and supporting female-founded startups through debt financing. With a wealth of experience in both the startup ecosystem and corporate strategies, she has made significant contributions to the business world, including mentoring roles at Duke University and developing strategic solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Beyond...

Shimrit Lev is Co-founder and COO of Sweet Victory Gum, a company that produces functional chewing gum designed to help people overcome sugar cravings. With a background in nutrition based on Chinese medicine, her struggles with an eating disorder inspired her to develop tools to help others gain control over their sugar intake. Shimrit was also Co-founder and Marketing Executive of ShrinkMeApp, a comprehensive and supportive platform for individuals looking to improve their overall health...

Yanik Deschenes, APR, LL.B. is the Founder and President of YPR Canada, a public relations agency with expertise in sparking organic word of mouth within relevant communities. He is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in communications and public relations. With a background in advertising and a focus on creating conversations, Yanik has helped elevate the brand equity of major organizations like Walmart, National Bank, Morgan Stanley, and MUJI. He's also Co-founder of C2...

Arti Sharma is the CEO and Co-founder of Measure Marketing, a company she started in 2008 after a 15-year tenure bringing thought leadership to various business sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Her company specializes in inbound marketing, account-based marketing, and other data-driven strategies. Passionate about mentoring and philanthropy, Arti serves on boards for various nonprofits and actively mentors young entrepreneurs. Her expertise in b2b marketing, especially in...