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Eugene Levin is the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SEMrush - a SaaS product used by over 4,000,000 marketers worldwide. For the past eleven years, SEMrush has grown into an all-in-one marketing suite consisting of more than 33 tools and reports that help companies market better online. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Eugene Levin.  [4:35] Eugene talks about his childhood and growing up in Belarus.  [9:20] A low moment in Eugene’s career.  [14:00] Eugene’s only regret.  In this episode… What does it take to overcome adversity and succeed both personally and professionally? How do you resist the negative power of your circumstances and keep them from knocking you off course? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from the resilient leader - Eugene Levin. In his conversation with Jeremy, Eugene opens up about his childhood in Belarus, how he overcame adversity, what led him to take pride in his career, challenges he has faced along the

Justin is best known for helping marketers and business owners to convert their offers on cold traffic. He grew his own supplement company from 0->$23 million in sales in just under three years by focusing on cold traffic growth. After selling his supplement company in 2017, Justin now helps some of the biggest names with their marketing like Golden Hippo, Dan Lok, Agora Financial, V-Shred, 4Patriots, Mike Geary, Danette May, Six Pack Shortcuts, Natural Health Sherpa and more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [3:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Justin Goff.  [6:00] The most difficult email Justin ever sent.  [14:00] The story behind the “I pooped my pants” email.  [19:00] Why Justin started his email list.  [21:10] Chasing happiness and finding answers. [30:00] Looking to the future and Justin’s decision to not have children.  [35:30] The biggest marketing mistake most businesses are making.  [40:40] Client success stories.  [46:00] Upsale examples.  [53:30] More marketing tips from Justin.  [1:03:10]

Josh Linkner started his career as a jazz guitarist. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. Josh built the largest digital promotions agency in the world, serving 74 of the top 100 brands when he founded ePrize which he later sold. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is a President Barack Obama Champion of Change award recipient. Josh is the author of, two New York Times Bestsellers: Disciplined Dreaming: A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity, and The Road to Reinvention: How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation, as well as, Hacking Innovation. He is also the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners with Dan Gilbert and Earvin Magic Johnson, investing in and mentoring over 100 startups. His work on innovation has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, CNN, and The New York Times. And yes, he still plays a mean jazz guitar. For more information, v

Eugene Levin is the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SEMrush - a SaaS product used by over 3,000,000 marketers worldwide. For the past nine years, SEMrush has grown into an all-in-one marketing suite consisting of more than 33 tools and reports that help companies market better online.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Eugene Levin.  [4:35] Eugene talks about his childhood and growing up in Belarus.  [10:00] What was Eugene’s early career interests?  [17:45] Eugene explains the solutions SEMrush brings to the marketplace.  [23:00] Why does SEMrush offer free versions of their service?  [27:30] What was it like rasing funds for SEMrush.  [32:15] Underserved niches that Eugene and his team serve.  [36:30] Why Eugene raised the amount of funds that he did.  [44:00] How Eugene would start a successful ecommerce business today.  [51:30] If Eugene were to acquire a business, what type of business would that be?  [56:00] A low moment in Eugene’s career. 

Lee Bellinger is the founder of Independent Living News which has a private subscription and they have products for off the grid living, survival in an emergency, gaining independent income and much more. He is the inventor of the PowerWhisperer Home Power Backup System. Independent Living is noted for its successful predictions and in February 1998, Lee published a front page illustrated prediction story on the destruction of the World Trade Center by terrorists.s  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:37] Jeremy introduces his guest, Lee Bellinger.  [2:00] Lee talks about the lowest moment from his journey.  [6:20] How Lee ended up proposing with a movie advertisement.  [9:00] Proud moments from the journey.  [12:45] Closing thoughts and predictions from Lee.  In this episode… Should you just embrace the difficulties that life throws your way, or is there a better way to take challenges in stride and stay positive? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.  [4:20] Jim talks about working at Noah's Bagels. [10:30] Why growing your customer base is so important.  [12:10] Jim talks about his college years.  [15:30] Book recommendations from Jim.  [20:00] Early challenges in building a business.  [26:15] What did the early days of Goldstar look like?  [33:20] Creating more ways to serve people.  [36:00] What is it like running a business with a co-founder?  [38:30] Making the right partnerships.  [41:00] The lowest moment in business for Jim.  [43:50] Proud moments from the journey.  [45:00] Closing thoughts.  In this ep

Josh Elizetxe is an Internet advertising veteran and successful serial entrepreneur. Last year, over 100,000,000 people interacted with websites and brands owned by Josh's parent company. He serves on the board of the Phoenix Coding Academy and the Fleischer Scholars Program. Josh is a sought-after company advisor and Angel Investor in the software (SaaS), e-commerce, and advertising technology industries. With an uncanny focus on data-driven strategy, his work has resulted in over $1 Billion in proven enterprise value tracked since 2009. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:20] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Josh Elizetxe.  [4:30] A low moment in Josh’s career.  [6:15] Why it’s often hard to ask for help.  [10:20] Proud moments in Josh’s career.  [14:00] Josh shows off the Snow package.  In this episode… How do you react when things get stressful? Do you pride yourself in your ability to get help or are you proud of your ability to face challenges head-on? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear

Sina Djafari is the founder of Douplane - a provider of hosted order management software for ecommerce retailers, suppliers, and marketplaces. Sina is a long-time entrepreneur focused on SaaS applications for ecommerce. His areas of interest include ecommerce supply chain management, drop-ship management, and monetization of content and social networks through ecommerce.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Sina Djafari. [2:00] Sina talks about customer success stories and common mistakes.  [4:20] Popular ecommerce platforms.  [5:50] How did Sina get involved with ecommerce?  [8:00] Challenges with bootstrapping and building out Duoplane.  [9:50] Common mistakes that business make with their inventory.  [12:20] Proud moments from the journey.  In this episode… What does it take to build a business focused on providing high-quality ecommerce dropshipping solutions? What are some of the unique challenges and common mistakes? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hea

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.  [4:20] The lowest moment in business for Jim.  [7:00] Proud moments from the journey.  [11:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… When was the last time you gave back to your community in a meaningful way? Did you go volunteer for a clean-up day or did you participate in a local food drive? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Jim McCarthy. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jim opens up about his experience growing his business, challenges he faced along the way, why he enjoys giving back to his community, and much more.

Ryan Lane is the founder of Dream Beard. Four months after he and his wife started Dream Beard in 2012, they had sold products in over 35 countries! Since then they’ve expanded and developed other products for men’s grooming that aren’t just beard-specific.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:36] Jeremy Welcomes his guest, Ryan Lane.  [2:10] What caused Dream Beard to take off?  [3:35] Ryan talks about his time as a minister and how that led to starting a business.  [6:00] What additional products does Dream Beard feature? What are Ryan’s favorites?  [8:00] Ryan opens up about challenges the business has faced along the way.  [11:20] Leading with a message of love.  [12:50] Why hand-written notes helps you stand out.  [14:40] Ryan’s proudest moment in life and business.  In this episode… When was the last time you took a good look in the mirror and re-evaluated the way you look? Let’s face it - women often do this more than men - but men need to look good too! On this episode of Inspired Insider, yo

Franz Jordan is the Co-Founder of Sellics which is a powerful all-in-one tool that combines everything sellers need to be successful on Amazon. Sellics evolved from Franz’s first company Marketplace Analytics, a German data analytics company that was the first of its kind to focus on Amazon SEO back in 2014. You can manage and optimize your Sponsored Product campaigns entirely in the Sellics PPC Manager. Other features include a profit dashboard, keyword ranking optimizer, competitor monitoring, and much more. Companies such as Bosch appliances, Lego, and Brita are some of the businesses that use Sellics.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:22] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Franz Jordan.  [2:20] How does Sellics come up with the right keywords for users? What other features do they offer?  [4:30] Common mistakes ecommerce sellers make.  [6:20] Make sure to review the performance of your ads!  [8:00] Tends that Franz sees in the ecommerce industry.  [10:00] A proud moment from the journey.  In this epis

Jason Myers is a co-founder of Bold Commerce - a software development company that provides industry-leading eCommerce solutions for the world's most innovative brands. With a team of over 250 professionals who live and breathe ecommerce - Bold Commerce is making a significant contribution to the ecommerce marketplace.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Jason Myers.  [2:50] Jason talks about the apps they’ve developed at Bold Commerce.  [6:15] How often do Jason and his team host hackathons? What are they like?  [8:30] Focusing on a healthy company culture.  [11:50] What is the builder’s code?  [14:20] How did Jason meet and partner with his co-founders?  [17:10] What is the hiring process like at Bold Commerce?  [19:25] Creating customer solutions.  [25:00] A proud business moment for Jason.  In this episode… How do you develop and nurture a healthy company culture? Does it come from the top-down, mission statements, or something completely different? How do you enco

Carrie Abbott is the founder of Newfangled Confections - a contemporary return to blast-from-the-past candy with a dash of love and nostalgia-based in Indianapolis, IN. Carrie’s modern take on grandma’s candy dish favorites is inspired by fond childhood memories that included many trips with her grandfather to Hook’s Drugstore in the late 1970s. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:41] Carrie joins the podcast to talk about Newfangled Confections.  [1:50] How did Carrie end up as a small business owner?  [2:50] The challenge of keeping the right amount of inventory on hand.  [4:00] Milestones from the journey.  [5:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… Do you remember that one driving factor that led you to your career? Does that decision still bring a smile to your face or have you made a pivot in your career since then? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and business leader Carrie Abbott. In her conversation with Jeremy, Carrie opens up about how she got started creatin

Josh Elizetxe is an Internet advertising veteran and successful serial entrepreneur. Last year, over 100,000,000 people interacted with websites and brands owned by Josh's parent company. He serves on the board of the Phoenix Coding Academy and the Fleischer Scholars Program. Josh is a sought-after company advisor and Angel Investor in the software (SaaS), e-commerce, and advertising technology industries. With an uncanny focus on data-driven strategy, his work has resulted in over $1 Billion in proven enterprise value tracked since 2009.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:20] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Josh Elizetxe.  [4:20] Josh talks about his background and what led him to consider changing his name.  [11:30] What was it like securing the trademark for Snow?  [15:00] Josh talks about mentors and influences in his career.  [27:00] How has Josh expanded the Snow brand?  [31:15] Why dental health is so important.  [34:40] Josh talks about Snow’s marketing efforts.  [39:15] How has Josh addressed th

Joseph Abitbol is the co-founder of Seller Locker - a Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) Pick & Pack fees manager and reimbursements solution company.  Franz Jordan is the founder of Sellics - an All-in-One Amazon software platform that powers both small to medium businesses and enterprises to scale their success on Amazon. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:48] Jeremy welcomes his guests, Joseph Abitbol (SellerLocker) & Franz Jordan (Sellics)  [1:20] The problem with multiple SKU’s.  [3:00] You should have a campaign for every single product.  [3:45] Joseph talks about how SellerLocker helps Amazon sellers.  [5:30] Franz explains the value that Sellics brings to the marketplace.  [7:40] Profitability or sales velocity?  [11:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… Have you ever wanted a peek into what it takes to run a successful ecommerce business in 2019? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneurs and business leaders - Joseph Abitbol (SellerLocker) and Franz Jordan (Sellic

Stefan Georgi regularly charges 50-100K for a single sales letter and is a sought after copywriter and runs a group of the who’s who of direct response companies that include people from Agora, Natural Health Sherpa, and some other 9 figure health companies. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:45] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Stefan Georgi.  [5:15] Stefan talks about what he’s learned from his wife, Laura.  [7:30] Mentors and peers who have impacted Stefan.  [12:00] Stefan opens up about his work with Justin Goff.  [15:00] Testing headlines.  [17:45] What is the best way to use video on a sales site?  [19:30] Stefan explains what RMBC is.  [22:20] Research is the key to good copywriting.  [27:15] Expanding on the RMBC process.  [31:40] How Stefan helps businesses get their message out.  [33:20] Common mistakes that most brands make.  [37:45] Who is the ideal client for Stefan’s call center services?  [40:40] How did Stefan end up starting his own supplement company?  [46:15] Stefan shares some sales cop

Eddie Lichstein is the managing partner for Rejoiner - an email marketing agency. Eddie is also the co-founder of Autoplicity - an auto parts and supplies store which sells a variety of new parts and accessories for cars and trucks, both foreign and domestic.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Eddie Lichstein.  [1:50] What is Rejoiner?  [3:50] Why do business leaders like to use Rejoiner?  [5:00] Eddie shares a customer success story.  [7:00] Who should use Rejoiner?  [9:30] Why taking care of your customer is key.  [11:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… What is the best way to ensure that customers keep coming back to your business? Should you focus on the quality of your product or service? Should you focus on creating great customer service? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Eddie Lichstein. In his conversation with Jeremy, Eddie opens up about why he partnered with Rejoiner, how the service helps customer

Manuel Suarez is the founder of Attention Grabbing Media (AGM) which is a full-service, social media marketing agency. He runs and has successfully founded several 8 figure ecommerce brands. Manuel went on to help his father, Frank Suarez, into a leading force in the field of Alternative Medicine which turned into 7 different companies. After people learned what Manuel had done with his own brands many approached him for help. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Manuel Suarez.  [4:50] Dispelling the myth of the “Big break” and exploring Manuel’s background.  [10:20] Going through the housing crisis and enduring bankruptcy.  [14:45] How did Manuel escape the attraction of drugs?  [21:30] Manuel talks about how he supported himself when he moved to the US.  [28:15] What led to the turn around of Manuel’s career?  [35:00] Manuel talks about his experience building a business on Amazon.  [37:20] Facebook Advertising is the wave of the future.  [42:00] Creating content and

Stefan Georgi regularly charges 50-100K for a single sales letter and is a sought after copywriter and runs a group of the who’s who of direct response companies that include people from Agora, Natural Health Sherpa, and some other 9 figure health companies. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:45] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Stefan Georgi.  [5:00] What Stefan learned from his father.  [9:30] Stefan reflects on the death of his father.  [11:45] Proud professional accomplishment from Stefan’s career.  [14:40] A low moment from Stefan’s career.  [17:20] How to get a copy of Stefan's Sales Letter Outline and more.  [22:45] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… Would people around you say that you are a person of integrity? Which is more important to you, integrity or success? What if you could have both over the course of your career? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur, Stefan Georgi. In his conversation with Jeremy, Stefan opens up about the impact his fa

Today we have Mark Aramli the inventor and founder of BedJet. Bedjet is the world’s first rapid cooling and heating system just for your bed. Mark started his career working on the space suit for NASA. He was responsible for helping engineer elements relating to heating and cooling of the interior space suit environment for the astronauts. Mark’s career has included collaborating with BMW on their first zero-emissions hydrogen powered 7-series sedan, working with Capstone Turbine Corporation, and even portable power systems for the U.S. Army and Marines. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Mark Aramli.  [4:00] Mark talks about working with the Harmon Brothers.  [7:00] Why Mark doesn’t spend much money on brand awareness.  [9:15] Who is the target audience for the Bedjet?  [11:30] Mark describes the Bedjet and explains how it has evolved.  [16:10] How did Mark validate the Bedjet?  [18:10] Mark talks about his experience with using the Kickstarter platform.  [21:20] Tak