Best Commission Factory Podcasts (2025)

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From Air Force Discipline to Real Estate Drive: Dan Merrill’s Las Vegas Rookie Year 36:47

4d ago36:47

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In this episode of My First Commission on Unlocking Real Estate, we speak with Dan Merrill, a retired Air Force recruiter who retired at 43 and quickly pivoted to real estate with Coldwell Banker Premier Realty in Las Vegas. With unmatched discipline and military precision, Dan closed his very first transactions in under two months while setting a …

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From Bellhop to Breakout Agent: Marc Cannella’s $4.1M First-Year Leap into Las Vegas Real Estate 1:03:59

11d ago1:03:59

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In this episode of My First Commission from the Unlocking Real Estate podcast by Colibri Real Estate, we talk with Marc Cannella, a former Las Vegas doorman who reinvented his life at 60—jumping full-time into real estate and selling over $4.1 million in his very first year. Marc spent nearly four decades welcoming guests at Vegas hotels, but when …

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Designing Success: Carol Koutsourais’ First Year from Staging Expert to Trusted Youngstown Agent 34:07

18d ago34:07

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In this episode of *My First Commission* on *Unlocking Real Estate* by Colibri Real Estate, we sit down with Carol Koutsourais, a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident and marketing-savvy Realtor® with **CENTURY 21 Lakeside Realty** in Youngstown, Ohio. With a background in interior design and marketing, Carol successfully transitioned into real estate…

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From Factory Floor to Top Floor: How Kyle Russell Reinvented His Career in Real Estate 1:08:07

25d ago1:08:07

1:08:07

In this episode of My First Commission on Unlocking Real Estate, meet Kyle Russell, a former factory worker turned real estate powerhouse with RE/MAX Preferred in Toledo, Ohio. Tired of feeling stuck, Kyle made the bold leap into real estate—and quickly discovered that success in this industry starts with relationships, resilience, and relentless f…

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Mastering the Open House: How Paul Haley Landed His First $3M Listing at 20 Years Old 38:10

1M ago38:10

38:10

In this episode of My First Commission, we sit down with Paul Haley, a Scottsdale-based agent with eXp Realty, who skipped college and launched his real estate career straight out of high school. At just 20 years old, Paul has already closed $8.8 million in sales in his first year—all by focusing on open houses instead of social media. Paul shares …

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From Finance to Phoenix Focus: Courtney Bullock’s Rookie Real Estate Success 25:21

1M ago25:21

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📝 Description In this episode of My First Commission from Unlocking Real Estate by Colibri Real Estate, we speak with Courtney Bullock, a Arizona native with a 25‑year finance career turned RE/MAX Cornerstone agent in Cave Creek/Phoenix. After transitioning into real estate in 2023, Courtney was named an RISMedia Rookie of the Year finalist and qui…

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From Midwest Roots to Mesa Market: Angela Trible’s First Commission Story 26:33

2M ago26:33

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In this episode of My First Commission from Unlocking Real Estate by Colibri Real Estate, we chat with Angela Trible, a Midwest transplant turned Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Mesa/Gilbert, Arizona. Angela shares her career pivot—from science-focused academics and logistics into real estate after relocating in 2022—and how her st…

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From Phoenix Newbie to Half-Million in Commissions: Derek Tschilar’s Two-Year Triumph 42:27

2M ago42:27

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🎧 Description: In this week's My First Commission episode of Unlocking Real Estate, we sit down with Derek Tschilar, a rising star at Realty ONE Group in Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona. In just two years, Derek has already closed over $500,000 in commissions—building a robust business around residential and multifamily properties. Derek shares how he …

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Young Agent to $10M: How Paul Haley Closed His First Deal and Built a Real Estate Empire 42:00

2M ago42:00

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In this episode of My First Commission, we highlight Paul Haley, a Scottsdale-based agent with eXp Realty who built a thriving luxury real estate business—without relying on social media to start. Paul shares how he leveraged open houses to break into multimillion-dollar listings, including a $3M sale that came from a simple follow-up and rapport-b…

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From Daycare Director to $10.7M Rookie: Stacy Cole’s Real Estate Rise 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

In this episode of My First Commission, we spotlight Stacy Cole, who transitioned from a church daycare director in Saraland, Alabama, to RISMedia’s 2023 National Rookie of the Year. Achieving $10.7 million in sales across 54 transactions in her first year, Stacy shares how she built a thriving real estate business through community connections, re…

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From Twin Mom to Top Producer: Keely McNeal’s $10M Real Estate Debut 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

In this episode of My First Commission, we feature Keely McNeal, a Georgia-based REALTOR® who transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to a top-producing agent, closing over $10 million in sales within her first year. Keely shares her inspiring journey, highlighting how she leveraged her community connections, embraced social media, and maintained unwa…

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My First Commission: From Fitness Buff to Real Estate Pro – Cain D’Amico’s Rapid Rise in Cleveland 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

In this episode of My First Commission from the Unlocking Real Estate podcast by Colibri Real Estate, we chat with Cain D’Amico, a dynamic Realtor at Lokal Real Estate in Cleveland, Ohio. Cain shares his journey from earning his real estate license in 2023 to becoming a capped agent within his first year—a testament to his dedication and strategic …

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31 Transactions in Year One: How Cindy Perez Built a 6-Figure Real Estate Business 48:21

3M ago48:21

48:21

How do you sell over $13.5M in real estate in your first year? Cindy Summer Perez shares how she did just that—while building a 6-figure marketing agency and balancing life as a broker, model, and community leader. In this on-location episode, Cindy reveals the marketing strategies that helped her stand out, how being bilingual opened new doors, an…

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My First Commission: From Air Force to Real Estate Force – Chaka Sellers’ Rookie Rise 28:24

3M ago28:24

28:24

In this episode of My First Commission from the Unlocking Real Estate podcast by Colibri Real Estate, we sit down with Chaka Sellers—a U.S. Air Force veteran turned top-producing agent in Sumter, South Carolina. Chaka shares his journey from military service to real estate success, detailing how his discipline and strategic mindset propelled him to…

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Agent Doing Deals in the Delivery Room 39:51

3M ago39:51

39:51

Our guest on this episode is Sarah Lewandowski, Realtor with Compass New Jersey LLC. At the time of her RISMedia Rookie of the Year Nomination for NJ for 2023 (her 2022 performance year) she sold 39 homes for a total of $11.8 million in sales volume. She lived in the Virgin Islands from 2015-2021 and moved back to the "Jersedelphia" area in the fal…

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Television Ad Exec Turned Real Estate Powerhouse! 29:22

4M ago29:22

29:22

Today our guest is Mandolyn McIntyre-Crow. With a remarkable track record of nearly $14 million in sales in 2022, Mandolyn McIntyre-Crow stands as one of the foremost names in the real estate industry. Her dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to her clients have earned her accolades locally and nationally. Mandolyn started the year bei…

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Indiana ROY Finalist with first year sales over $6M 38:26

4M ago38:26

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Today we introduce Matthew Salgado, proud member of the Carol Dobrzynski Team at Realty Executives Premier. He is a Full time Realtor that specializes in Residential Properties such as Luxury Homes, Single-Family, Investment Properties, and New Construction all across Northwest Indiana and surrounding communities. He believes that every transaction…

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Former Elementary Teacher with first year sales over $5.5M 37:24

4M ago37:24

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Today we talk to Lena Keith with Pivot Realty Group in Fort Wright, KY. (across the river from Cincinnati). She is going into her fourth year of real estate and has maintained being a top agent in her brokerage. Prior to real estate, she was an elementary school teacher who taught K-5 intervention classes. Her rookie year she closed 29 transactions…

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Law Enforcement Officer that became an Agent at the age of 46! 33:02

4M ago33:02

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Today our guest is Mitch Willis, who began his real estate career in July 2021, bringing with him a diverse background in retail sales and law enforcement. At 46, he made the bold decision to transition into a field that offered both financial freedom and the opportunity to work for himself. While he had no prior experience in real estate, he was i…

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The Agent Who Was a Pastor 35:12

5M ago35:12

35:12

Meet Alex Hollander, The Face of SCV Real Estate. He is a real estate agent with Equity Union in Santa Clarita, California—aka "Awesometown". 2023 was his first full year in real estate, and he was recognized as a Rookie of the Year candidate. Over that year, he closed 19 transactions with a sales volume just shy of $10 million. Whether it’s findin…

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Former Body Builder with $2M in first year of Real Estate 43:24

5M ago43:24

43:24

Today we talk to Doug Phillips, born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. Doug Phillips has been passionate about real estate for several years. After attending Ohio University, Doug dove into the world of real estate investing. Doug specializes in multifamily and commercial real estate investment and owns several investment properties in Northern Kentuck…

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Stay-at-Home-Mom Turned Successful Real Estate Agent! 28:16

5M ago28:16

28:16

Meet Daniele Lundin, a wife, mother of 4 adult children and a grandmother of one! Her and her husband have bought, lived in, renovated and sold homes for profit while raising their children several times. Her current broker has been their real estate agent for over 20 years, and she has always said that when she was done raising kids she was going …

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Fresh College Grad with $2M in Volume in First Year of Real Estate 32:37

5M ago32:37

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Today's episode is with Sofia Espinoza, she is 23 years old and lives in Northwest Indiana. She has been in real estate for about 4 years and has been with Century 21 Circle her entire career. She is a part of The David Taylor Team, who has been an awesome mentor and team leader in her real estate journey. Her first year flew by but she made an eff…

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Professional Hockey Player Turned Agent with over $8M in His First Year 22:25

6M ago22:25

22:25

This week's episode is with Colton Heffley. He currently lives in Nashville, TN and works at the Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage. Since beginning at the brokerage he has become a Children's Miracle Network agent. He also has taken up a leadership position as a "squad leader" within the brokerage, which entails mentoring new agents and …

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How a Former Professional Equestrian Sold $4m in Her First Year as an Agent 25:51

6M ago25:51

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Meet Melissa Douglas, an agent with Berkshire Hathaway Central IL Realtors in central IL/Bloomington/Normal Area. She is closing in on her second year in real estate, and was awarded Rookie of the year for the Midwest in her first year. She started her real estate career immediately after she graduated college from Illinois State University. In her…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Gold Coast student with $8.7M in first year sales! 48:38

6M ago48:38

48:38

In this episode we get to interview Sasha Valdes, CEO of Airos Homes at REAL Broker LLC. She's a mom of two young children, and right after having her second baby, she changed careers and became an agent within months! On top of that...she also moved her entire family from Colorado to Florida to launch her real estate career. She's on the Florida A…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - George Gatt Interview 22:25

6M ago22:25

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In this episode, we chat with George Gatt - proud realtor with Stephen Joseph Properties based out of Long Island, NY. He says being named a regional finalist for RISMedia's Real Estate Rookie of the Year award has been an incredible experience highlighting the dedication, commitment, and effort he's invested in his real estate career. In his first…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Jessica Bauer Interview 38:22

6M ago38:22

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In today's episode, we get to meet Jessica Bauer, most anyone who knows her calls her Jess (but some that have known her forever call her Jessie!). She is a part of the One Roof Team of The KW Collective in Maryland. She was born and raised in Maryland, and happily enjoys serving a large portion of Central Maryland. In November 2024, she was named …

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Yankun Zhen Interview 30:19

7M ago30:19

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Meet Yankun Zhen with TeamFast Brokered by eXp Realty, in Oakland CA. As a Rookie of the Year candidate for RISmedia, his journey has been marked by dedication, client satisfaction, and strong sales performance. In his first year, he successfully closed 14 transactions, leveraging market knowledge and negotiation skills to secure favorable deals fo…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Emily Blake Interview 27:55

7M ago27:55

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Meet Emily Blake, Realtor with The Chris Fritch Team & eXp realty in Twin Cities Metro. Emily closed 27 transactions in her first year in real estate, and has another 44 year to date in her second year. Emily was recognized as one of the top regional rookie agents nationwide in RISMedia’s Top 25 Rookie of the Year Finalists for 2024 and was also a …

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Mary Cousley Interview 26:58

7M ago26:58

26:58

Meet Mary Cousley, who lives in Edwardsville, IL and is with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Select Properties. To Mary, her achievement as a Rookie of the Year candidate is certainly a reflection of the success she's had helping clients buy and sell their homes in her first year. However, it is more than just recognition for closing sales - it is…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Shirley Kimmel Interview 38:21

7M ago38:21

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Meet Shirley Kimmel, realtor with John L. Scott in Redmond, WA. Her career as an agent began in the middle of 2022, after studying with Rockwell Institute and passing the licensing exam. She says it has been such a pleasure to help people with their real estate needs over the last couple of years. In 2023, she was awarded the Rookie of the Year for…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Heather Stenson Interview 38:11

8M ago38:11

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Meet Heather Stenson, she is a real estate professional with Connect Realty, based in The Woodlands. She is proud to have partnered with Veterans United Realty, which allows her to specialize in helping military families and veterans navigate the home-buying process. Through her work with Veterans United, she's able to offer expert guidance and ens…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Sydney Hathaway Interview 48:17

8M ago48:17

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Sydney Hathaway, also known as Ms. Oklahoma City, is a dynamic realtor serving the Oklahoma City metro area with eXp Realty. In 2024, Sydney earned recognition as a top 25 finalist for Rookie of the Year and secured a spot on Real Producers' Top 500 Agents list. Sydney is highly involved in Hope Is Alive's Young Professional Advisory Board and taug…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - Cole McNew Interview 54:42

8M ago54:42

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With a diverse background in marketing, finance, interior design and the mortgage industries, Cole has emerged as one of southeast Michigan's top-producing residential and commercial real estate professionals. With a passion for the industry and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Cole has established a reputation for delivering unparalleled re…

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Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission - David Super Interview 27:54

8M ago27:54

27:54

In this inaugural episode, we interview David Super. David is a highly organized and motivated REALTOR® with a passion for helping his clients achieve their real estate goals. As a naval veteran, husband, and father of twin boys, he understands the complexities involved in moving. David was honored as one of RISMedia's Top 25 Agents in the USA, ref…

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Building Brand through the Customer Experience with Verity Rowe, Lululemon 25:24

2y ago25:24

25:24

Can performance drive brand? And how can lower funnel tactics enhance the brand experience? In the final episode of the season, host Michelle Lomas speaks to Verity Rowe, the Marketing Manager at Lululemon. They discuss how Lululemon has managed to build and grow their sales, without promotion or couponing - no easy feat in today’s climate. And how…

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Personalising the Shopping Experience with Julie Stevanja, Wrapd (Formerly Her Black Book) 20:59

2y ago20:59

20:59

In this special publisher spotlight episode of Flex Your Hustle host, Michelle Lomas sits down with Julie Stevanja, the co-founder of Wrapd.ai, formerly Her Black Book. Julie and her twin sister founded the original Her Black Book with a mission to make shopping easier and more personalised, and to help consumers discover new and exciting brands. A…

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The Future of Affiliate Marketing with Matthew Lloyd, MySale 28:45

2y ago28:45

28:45

Curious about what the future may hold for affiliate marketing and how to tap into this exciting channel to build customers and brand? In this episode of Flex Your Hustle host, Michelle Lomas sits down with Matthew Lloyd. Matthew has been working in the affiliate marketing space since the early 2000’s and has seen a lot when it comes to the evoluti…

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Social Commerce & How Creators are Influencing the Way We Shop, with Scrunch 36:38

2y ago36:38

36:38

In this special webinar of Flex Your Hustle, we feature a recent compelling panel discussion on the growth of Influencer marketing and how creators are impacting change in the way we shop - and the way we market our products. This panel is hosted by Danielle Lewis from Scrunch. She is joined by guests Isabella Cavallaro, who is a Key Account Manage…

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Data-Driven Innovation for Purpose with Sam Wood, Azura Fashion Group 25:23

2y ago25:23

25:23

Think you are up to date on ‘what’s next’ in business? How about creating a data-driven engine that powers your business, by anticipating customer demand at a local level to make an environmental impact and support the circular economy… In this episode of Flex Your Hustle host, Michelle Lomas sits down with Sam Wood, the dynamic founder and CEO of …

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Adapting to the Customer Journey(s) with Sam Viney, Lounge Lovers 34:35

2y ago34:35

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Sometimes the customer journey is clear. Simple needs state, followed by quick research and then the decision is made. But what happens when the journey is not so clear, and the variables that make up a decision are too many to plan? In this episode of Flex Your Hustle, Michelle Lomas speaks to Sam Viney, CEO at Lounge Lovers. The company was found…

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How to Make Positive Change When Your Chips Are Down with Dave Simmons, Jucy 34:42

2y ago34:42

34:42

Covid was a time of flux for every business. While some businesses flourished and scaled to new heights, others were landlocked (literally) by lockdowns. So how do you future proof a business, when the future is unclear? In this inspiring episode of Flex Your Hustle, Michelle Lomas speaks to Dave Simmons, Strategic Advisor at Jucy. Jucy was founded…

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Making Cashback Frictionless with Alex Short, PerformID 17:44

2y ago17:44

17:44

In this week's special publisher spotlight we profile one of the most exciting publishers making waves in affiliate marketing - PerformID. PerformID delivers frictionless card-linked shopping for leading financial institutions including American Express. Their world-first, award-winning fintech solution unifies customer loyalty with near real time …

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Leveraging the Passion for the Hustle with Anthony Nappa, Oz Hair & Beauty 34:51

2y ago34:51

34:51

Ever wondered what the secret of a successful hustle is? Hard work, obsession, and infinite energy to test and learn if our next guest is anything to go by! In this episode of Flex Your Hustle, Michelle Lomas speaks to Anthony Nappa, CEO/Chief Customer Officer of Oz Hair & Beauty. Oz Hair and Beauty started as a family business hair salon 35 years …

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Making Customers Your Lead Marketing Channel with Joel Leong, ShopBack 38:10

2+ y ago38:10

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If trusted referrals are a consumers number one channel for making a purchase decision, how do we tap into the scale of that influencer to be a brands number one marketing channel too? In this episode of Flex Your Hustle, Michelle Lomas speaks to Joel Leong, Co-Founder of ShopBack. ShopBack is the leading shopping rewards and payment platform in As…

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Pivoting at Break Neck Speed with Irene Falcone, Sans Drinks 53:22

2+ y ago53:22

53:22

Sometimes in business, we need to pivot fast. If you wait too long, you might lose your chance. But if you move too quickly, are you seeing the whole picture? What makes a founder confidently move when they know their entire business is on the line? In this special double episode of Flex Your Hustle, Michelle Lomas speaks to Irene Falcone, Founder …

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BONUS: Marketing with Podcasts with Zane McIntyre, Commission Factory 27:16

2+ y ago27:16

27:16

Been thinking about using podcasts as a marketing tactic to scale your business? Ever wondered what a podcast that works as a lead gen or a lead closing tool sounds like? Well you're in luck -- we've recorded a bonus episode of the Flex Your Hustle podcast that asks "the client" why they made their podcast, Flex Your Hustle. If you hadn't worked it…

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What's Next in Digital Performance Marketing with Gai Le Roy, IAB Australia 41:58

3y ago41:58

41:58

Want to know what's next in digital media, affiliate marketing and performance marketing? Well this is the episode for you. In the season finale of Flex Your Hustle, Michelle Lomas speaks to Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia. The IAB is is the peak trade association for online advertising in Australia. In their own words, their role is “to support s…

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How to Thrive When the Market is Down with James Taylor, Particular Audience 27:06

3y ago27:06

27:06

Pandemics, recession, inflation.... let's face it - anything could happen with the economy next! That's why being prepared is important, and having strategies that can bend and flex as the market does. Listen in to this special 'Podinar) as James Taylor from Particular Audience discusses how to keep growing when the marketing around you is in flux.…

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