The Acronym Podcast

Leading with Purpose: True Classic Co-Founder & CEO, Ryan Bartlett, on Giving Back and Trusting Your Team

In this episode, the Co-Founder and CEO of True Classic, Ryan Bartlett, and I discuss the pivotal role of Facebook in transforming his life, the challenges he faced in the music industry, and his transition to starting an SEO company. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, humility, and a desire to create value for others. We delve into the motivation behind his philanthropic endeavors, highlighting the impact of his parent's influence and his commitment to giving back to the military community. Ryan reflects on the significance of finding purpose beyond financial success and the satisfaction of making a difference. Ultimately, he envisions a future where he invests in small businesses and explores educational initiatives. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with an empathetic and creative leader. Connect with Ryan: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rbtct [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbtct] Websites trueclassic.com  [https://www.trueclassic.com/] seodirect.com  [https://www.seodirect.com/] Twitter seo_direct⁠ [https://twitter.com/seo_direct] Follow Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisroche/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theindependentmarketer Thanks to our Sponsors: Save 25% on all True Classics: https://trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Christopher+Roche&utm_medium=Influencer%2FPodcast&amount=25percent Launch Your Own Marketing Agency with The Independent Marketer - https://www.theindependentmarketer.com/

From Metadata to Mastery: Conversations with Silvio Perez on Entrepreneurship and Consulting

In this episode, I'm gonna sit down with Silvio Perez to discuss how he's made the transition into entrepreneurship, not once but twice, why he decided to leave metadata in pursuit of his own consulting firm, and what advice he would give to you as a first-time entrepreneur. Connect with Silvio: linkedin.com/in/silvio-perez [https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvio-perez] adconversion.io [https://adconversion.io/] Follow Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisroche/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theindependentmarketer Thanks to our Sponsors: Save 25% on all True Classics: https://trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Christopher+Roche&utm_medium=Influencer%2FPodcast&amount=25percent Launch Your Own Marketing Agency with The Independent Marketer - https://www.theindependentmarketer.com/

Making the Leap: The Journey of Starting a B2B LinkedIn Ads Agency with Justin Rowe, Founder/CMO @ Impactable

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Rowe, Founder and CMO of Impactable, a B2B LinkedIn Ads Agency. Justin shares his journey of starting his own agency and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses why he chose to bet on himself and start his own agency, highlighting the stability and reliability that comes with being your own boss. Justin also opens up about the difficulties of trusting someone else to be the client-facing contact and the importance of being able to build strong relationships with clients. He shares his insights on the key factors to success in running an agency, including balancing your agency work with your side hustle and setting goals for your business. This interview is a must-listen for anyone looking to start their own agency or interested in the world of B2B LinkedIn advertising. Join us as we delve deep into the mind of an experienced entrepreneur and gain valuable insights into building a successful agency. Connect with Justin: linkedin.com/in/justin-rowe-4043339b Website: https://impactable.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jrowe21am Follow Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisroche/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theindependentmarketer Thanks to our Sponsors: Save 25% on all True Classics: https://trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Christopher+Roche&utm_medium=Influencer%2FPodcast&amount=25percent Launch Your Own Marketing Agency with The Independent Marketer - https://www.theindependentmarketer.com/1

Bootstrapping to Success: How Jackie Hermes Built a Multi-Million Dollar Agency Without Funding

In this episode, I'm joined by Jackie Hermes from Accelity Marketing. We're gonna talk about how she made that leap into entrepreneurship over 10 years ago, some of the trials and tribulations that she's faced as she scaled this multiple seven-figure agency, and what advice she would have for a marketer that's looking to start an agency in 2023. Connect with Jackie: LinkedIn Profile - linkedin.com/in/thejackiehermes Websites: accelitymarketing.com jackiehermes.com Follow Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisroche/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theindependentmarketer Thanks to our Sponsors: Save 25% on all True Classics: https://trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Christopher+Roche&utm_medium=Influencer%2FPodcast&amount=25percent Launch Your Own Marketing Agency with The Independent Marketer - https://www.theindependentmarketer.com/

From Chemical Engineer to World Traveler Entrepreneur: The Inspiring Journey of Desmond Dixon

In this episode, I'm joined by Desmond Dixon from Remote Sales Manager. We will discuss how he transitioned from a chemical engineer into sales, ultimately leading him to start his own business. He now runs a multiple eight-figure agency whilst he travels the world full-time. Connect with Desomd: LinkedIn Profile - linkedin.com/in/desmond-l-dixon-🌎-76a00551 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-l-dixon-%F0%9F%8C%8E-76a00551?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BkkSFJFXIS5Cq1byFFXmC%2BQ%3D%3D] Follow Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisroche/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theindependentmarketer Thanks to our Sponsors: Save 25% on all True Classics: https://trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Christopher+Roche&utm_medium=Influencer%2FPodcast&amount=25percent Launch Your Own Marketing Agency with The Independent Marketer - https://www.theindependentmarketer.com/