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Episode 63: Robby Switzer, Shopanova

Daniel Stafford and Robby Switzer are the founders of Shopanova [https://shopanova.com/], a modern growth media buying agency for eCommerce shops. Robby and his co-founder, Dan, grew up in Alaska, working as commerical fishermen and doing construction projects during the off-season when they weren't out at sea - until having their families and deciding to switch paths. Since getting into marketing and Facebook ads, they created Shopanova and have been able to develop processes and effective sales funnels to grow their client's revenues from 5 figures all the way to 7 figures and beyond. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766] (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766)

Episode 62: Chris Pistorius, KickStart Dental Marketing

Chris Pistorius [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pistorius/] is the founder of KickStart Dental Marketing [https://kickstartdental.com] which has consistently been listed as one of the top dental marketing companies in the country by UpCity, SEO For Growth, DesignRush, Expertise & AgencyVista. Having over 15 years of experience in dental marketing, he has worked with countless dentists & orthodontists across multiple facets of marketing, consulting, and coaching. He shares his expertise by giving marketing seminars across the country and hosting a weekly dental marketing podcast. Before starting his dental marketing agency in 2009, Chris worked for online marketing giants AOL & MapQuest. He holds several online marketing certifications and is trained by Google on how dentists & other businesses can get the most out of their marketing efforts.  He’s also the author of "The Ultimate Guide to Internet Marketing for Dentists.”  Chris resides in the Denver, CO area with his wife Michele and two kids Kaitlyn & Brody. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766] (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766)

Episode 61: Ken Ungar, CHARGE

Ken Ungar [https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Ungar/e/B08D9RN6DB/] is the President & Founder of CHARGE [https://chargesponsorship.com/], focused on unlocking the power of sponsorships to enhance the brands and grow the businesses of the C-suite, sales workforce, and nonprofit space alike. Using one guiding principle—“Leave your clients better than you found them”—Ken’s clients and collaborators have included Honda, Acura, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Coca-Cola, Disney, General Motors, Jim Beam, Microsoft, Reebok, and fifty-plus professional athletes in the NFL, NASCAR, and IndyCar. In his own words, Ken has embarked on a “weirdly diverse” career, sticking to following his passions and taking opportunities when they present themselves—he’s been a lawyer, government official, and marketer, as well as serving as a league representative, event promoter, and business leader at the highest levels of professional sports. Ken’s experience in sports business, personal branding, media training, sponsorships, and endorsements, as well as agents and legal issues, inspired him to pen his second book, Sponsorship Strategy: Practical Approaches to Powerful Sponsorships, to help marketers, managers, and executives identify optimal audiences for sponsorship, solidify their sponsors’ brand image, and leverage B2B and corporate social responsibility. In addition to his sponsorship prowess and behind-the-velvet-rope experiences, Ken’s also a veteran of the airwaves; you can find his interviews on ABC News, AP, CNN Money, ESPN, Forbes, Fox News, Good Morning America, LA Times, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, and World News Tonight. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766] (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766)

Episode 60: Vikrant Shaurya

Vikrant Shaurya is the CEO and Founder of BestsellingBook.com. He’s also the author of two #1 bestsellers: P.O.W.E.R: The Success Mantra, and How to Write a Bestseller: Become a Bestselling Author, Attract High-Value Clients, and Skyrocket Your Authority. Vikrant is the most-viewed author for “eBook Publishing” on Quora and is recognized by the National Academy of Bestselling Authors. A lifelong lover of books, this entrepreneurial bibliophile devoted years of his life not only to devouring the books of industry giants like Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Brendon Burchard, Tim Ferriss and Eckhart Tolle, but also to mastering the art and science of precisely how they built their business empires. So in three years, Vikrant started his first company, The Books Factory, to help thought leaders become book authors to get the word out about their products and services. And it was indeed a factory, one that churned out book after book that gave these new authors the platform they needed to grow their business. But as it turned out, The Books Factory was more than just a factory. It was a premium, highly specialized, white-glove service that produced not just ordinary books, but #1 bestsellers. So in 4 years, Vikrant rebranded The Books Factory as BestsellingBook.com, because the books he and his team were producing consistently transformed their authors’ lives. They helped them win massively more clients; get invited to numerous TV shows, podcasts, and speaking gigs; and ultimately skyrocket their business like never before. Vikrant has already helped more than 500 aspiring authors become bestselling authors, and he continues to be a trailblazer in the book industry. With BestsellingBook.com, he provides a totally done-for-you, 100%-moneyback-guarantee service that includes ideating, writing, editing, publishing, and marketing books to become #1 bestsellers on the likes of Amazon, The Wallstreet Journal, and USA Today in just six months or less. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766] (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766)

Episode 59: Adrienn Chang, Wow Wow Lemonade El Dorado Hills

Adrienn Chang is the owner of Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade in El Dorado Hills [https://www.instagram.com/wowwowlemonadeeldoradohills/], California.  Working in the insurance industry for almost 20 years, she got tired of the corporate world and wanted to pursue her passion in being a small business owner.  When she was first introduced to the Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade franchise by her close friend two years ago, the good vibes and the good eats instantly brought her back home to her roots in Maui. Adrienn fell in love with the brand and the mission to inspire and uplift customers with a craft lemonade experience, by serving the tastiest fresh pressed lemonades, craft acai bowls, and healthy bites, while leaving a reduced environmental footprint for the next generation. Everything she offers at the Lemonade Stand is what she would proudly serve to her own family and she is excited to bring the taste of the islands and the aloha spirit to her community. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766] (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766)