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Ever wanted to know where things like The Rack or The Brazen Bull came from and why? Want to delve deep into what made Pol Pot or Idi Amin the tyrant's they became? Hosts Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan, we'll get into all of it and take a closer look at the distance past and up to the modern day to try and understand the History of Human Cruelty. It's TORTURE!
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Conversations with Leaders and Founders of Marketing Agencies, sharing wisdom on how they built their company, lessons they wish they knew when they started, and marketing and agency strategies for the months and years ahead.
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This is The Growth Fire Podcast where we focus on talking about growing your business. We will be discussing digital marketing, or your culture to help listeners get better every day.
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Building a Winning Team Culture With Chris Shihadeh
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Chris Shihadeh is the President of Skylab Digital, a performance marketing agency specializing in media buying and lead generation within the Medicare and insurance sectors. With over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Chris has helped scale numerous brands using data-driven strategies and proprietary tech platforms. Under his leadersh…
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The Death of Fan Man-yee: Hello Kitty
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: A/C, hornet time,1999, a haunted girl, early life, 8 track, fast food, getting clean, a big mistake, chili oil, beatings, body disposal, brussels sprouts, the arrests, the trial, and much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle PodUp! Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouTu…
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Finding Purpose, Niche, and Balance in Agency Life With Veronica Clerkin
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Veronica Clerkin is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at AMZG Agency, a boutique, women-owned marketing and public relations firm. With over two decades of experience in the New York City media and advertising industry, she has held leadership roles at top organizations, including CBS, Fortune, and InStyle. Veronica is known for her strategic thi…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: WrestleMania, missing a week, Easter, eggs, the process, Alexander the Great, weird Greek names, Rome, Siege of Jerusalem, Mt. Dew, scourging, Constantine I, 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki, bad nuns, exorcism, Fillet-O-Fish, Conan the O'Brian, and much much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen…
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The Art of Content Chemistry With Andy Crestodina
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Andy Crestodina is the CMO and Co-founder at Orbit Media Studios, an award-winning digital agency specializing in web design and development since 2001. With over two decades of experience, he has provided digital marketing guidance to more than a thousand businesses. Andy is also the author of Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook for Conten…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Muppets, Rose was the villain, eclectic tastes, Arnocorps, Aldric the Black, Dan is Kenny, stealing jokes, Chat GPT, Marcus Regulus, evil ancient robots, an old friend, propaganda, Iraqi National Olympic Committee, the wisdom of Cookie Monster, and much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you li…
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Navigating SEO's Evolution With Nick Musica
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Nick Musica is the Founder and CEO of Optics In LLC, a digital agency specializing in SEO strategy and execution for small businesses across various sectors, including finance and technology. With nearly two decades of in-house SEO leadership, Nick has driven impactful organic growth at companies such as High Point Insurance and Rocket Lawyer, sign…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Daylight savings, bingo 1985, Sello, the history of South Africa, segregation, the Sharpeville massacre, Nelson Mandela, air fryers, Maki Skosana, Desmond Tutu, Mandela United Football Club, Black July, Haiti, Tim Lopez, the end of apartheid, and much much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you…
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Scaling a Digital Marketing Agency With White Hat SEO: Insights From Cody Jensen
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Cody C. Jensen is the CEO and Founder of Searchbloom, an award-winning search engine marketing firm specializing in local, national, and e-commerce SEO. Cody began his career at Google and later advanced through renowned digital marketing agencies, identifying a need for ethical, transparent strategies focused on ROI. Under his leadership, Searchbl…
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Building Brand Value in Legal Marketing With Danielle Paige
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Danielle Paige is the Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Nixon Peabody LLP, an American Lawyer top-100 law firm with 16 offices worldwide. Danielle leads the firm’s brand strategy, utilizing marketing automation and data-driven insights to enhance client engagement and drive growth. With over 20 years of executive experience in marketing, she ha…
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Building a Bold Brand: Breaking Industry Barriers With Bret Blakely
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Bret Blakely is the President and Co-founder of OnCore Golf, a company recognized for its innovative golf ball technology. With a background in marketing and business development, Bret has transformed OnCore from a startup into a leader in golf innovation. Under his guidance, the company has introduced advanced core technologies and embedded sensor…
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Unit 731 Episode 3: The Diarrhea Is Increasing
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Bottom, cat punches, satellite facilities, mustard gas, cloud chamber, Allied forces, Unit 100, diary entries, dysentery & diarrhea, the Soviets, save the Americans, Murry Sanders, interrogations, life after 731, left over devastation, and much much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen.…
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Embracing Change and AI in Photography With Stewart Cohen
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Stewart Cohen is the Director and Photographer at SCPictures, a full-service production company catering to the advertising and marketing world. With a passion for the power of images and video in shaping brand identity, Stewart is known for capturing genuine moments from the viewer's perspective. Originally from Montreal, he pursued a career in ph…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: road rage, Irish history, YouTube, blocks 7 & 8, experiments, getting subjects, words feel wrong, Abercrombie & Fitch, Songo, venereal disease, gas, cold temps, vivisection, and much much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle PodUp! Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouT…
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AI and Data-Driven Marketing: Scaling Business Growth With Irina Papuc
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Irina Papuc is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Galactic Fed, a growth marketing agency specializing in strategic growth solutions for companies of all sizes. A CERN physics researcher turned digital marketer, Irina co-founded Galactic Fed to bring a scientific approach to the marketing agency world. With a passion for fostering a remote-first co…
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Unit 731 Episode 1: Bacteria Factory
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: American telephone numbers, Midwest weather, TikTok timeout, movie sound magic, 1984, Shiro Ishii, Geneva, Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Unit, water filters, breeding bacteria, rats, the humble flea, the Chekiang Campaign, and much, much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The …
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: WE'RE BACK!!!, a robbery gone wrong, St. Andrew's Cross, Cartouche, the Romans, black death, divine intervention, the new world, one happy ending, St. Catherine, archeological evidence, the fall of T. Swift, jam vs jelly, and much much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard St…
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Inside Superdigital’s “Anti-Agency” Approach With Biz Hennigan
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Biz Hennigan is a Partner and General Manager at Superdigital, a creative agency known for shaping brand identities and producing engaging content for notable clients like Microsoft Xbox. With over 15 years of experience, Biz has leveraged her deep understanding of consumer behavior to achieve significant growth for Superdigital, including leading …
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Transforming Healthcare Marketing With Michelle Barbeau
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Michelle Barbeau is the Chief Revenue Officer at eHealth, Inc., which simplifies healthcare enrollment by offering online tools and expert support to help Americans compare insurance plans and affordable coverage. Michelle has led business transformations at eHealth, including helping the company win the Modern Healthcare and Ad Age Healthcare Mark…
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Unlocking Leadership Potential With Paul Mathews
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Paul Mathews is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sunnova, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions and technology. Paul previously served as EVP of Service and Supply Chain, driving significant operational efficiencies and cost reductions. With a 19-year career span, including his previous role as President of Eng…
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Strategies for Niche Growth With George Lambropoulos
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George Lambropoulos is the Marketing Coordinator at The Police Credit Union Ltd, a nonprofit banking company in Toronto that provides financial solutions to police officers and their families. He has significantly revamped the marketing program at the credit union, utilizing innovative strategies to increase membership and enhance customer engageme…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: 16th century Spain, suprasternal notch, witch trials, keeping records, torture sessions, post-it notes, no info, Undertaker ruins our childhood, pop culture, an update, and much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle PodUp! Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouTube Instag…
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Mastering Personalized Customer Experiences With David Edelman
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David Edelman serves as an Executive Advisor through his company, Edelman Advisory Services, where he helps C-suite executives in large enterprises shape their strategic direction, build their teams, and become digitally agile. A thought leader in marketing and personalization, his career spans over three decades, including serving as CMO at Aetna.…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: old telephone numbers, rambling, spiders, the process, hard words, insects, maggot therapy, the death of Mithridates, cyphonism, pop culture, and much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle PodUp! Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouTube Instagram Twitter Tiktok The Sassh…
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Attica Episode 2: Glorious Catastrophe
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: 5 star review, merch, 6 demands, rumors, the observers, getting a CO out, 33 points, a death, hostage interviews, tear gas, bad planning, the gory details, retaliation, autopsy's, the cover up, Rockefeller moves up, and much much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle …
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Building a Global Agency From the Ground Up With Tim Kelsey
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Tim Kelsey is the Managing Director of Pronto Marketing, a web development and marketing agency specializing in building, supporting, and promoting WordPress websites for small businesses. Over his 14-year tenure at Pronto, he has grown from an entry-level role in SEO to now overseeing a diverse team of over 90 members spanning Central and South Am…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Dan messes up the intro, ALF, root beer, dangers of the '70's, the word we won't use, Auburn 6, conditions in the prison, overcrowding, A Bug's Life, American TP, bad doctors, Frank "Big Black" Smith, metal shop strike, Rockefeller, George Jackson, throwing soup, the riot starts, taking hostages, and much much m…
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Unlocking the Secrets to Agency Growth With Marcel Petitpas
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Marcel Petitpas is the CEO and Co-founder of Parakeeto, a consultancy dedicated to optimizing agency profitability. With roles such as Head Strategic Coach at Dan Martell and former COO at Gold Front, he leverages his experience as a strategic coach and consultant to aid agencies and SaaS in operational and profitability optimization. As a sought-a…
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A Compilation of Top Takeaways From The Growth Fire Podcast
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Kevin Hourigan is the President of Spinutech, a full-service website design and digital marketing agency dedicated to developing customized and data-driven digital marketing solutions. Before merging his business with his business partner’s, Kevin founded Bayshore Solutions, which he operated for over two decades, delivering websites and custom web…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: covid, working the night shift, Bass Rock, Spanish Boot, BDSM Elves, foot roasting, Knights Templar, Dermot O'Hurley, the brodequin, rival clergy, off to the east, kittee in America, Dan is unprepared, everything deep fried, and much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Stru…
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From Chaos to Order: How To Automate Workflows
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Alane Boyd is the Founder of Workday Ninja, which helps companies implement software to manage their operations effectively. A serial entrepreneur with a knack for operational excellence, Alane grew her social media marketing agency to 600 active clients and sold it in 2018. With expertise in operations, sales, marketing, and tech, she has exited t…
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: Krusty Krab pizza, meet Sam, mail issues, Dan almost looses his shirt, alcohol with a teenager, Vietnam, South Park, German bread, 3 variations, squassation, Machiavelli, we've gotten fat, the Inquisitions, Star Wars vs. Harry Potter, the Pappenheimers, taxes, WWII, medical complications, and much, much more! Pl…
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Leeann Leahy is the CEO of The VIA Agency, an independent creative agency based in Portland, Maine. With a background in account planning and strategy, Leeann transitioned into agency leadership, championing creativity, fun, and strategic thinking in her approach to advertising. Her commitment to innovation and employee engagement has propelled VIA…
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Navigating Digital Transformation in Banking With Lisa Shim
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Lisa Shim is the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Technology and Innovation at BankUnited, a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. Lisa ‘s role encompasses technology, treasury solutions, marketing, operations, and corporate strategy. With an impressive career since joining BankUnited in 2009, she has played a crucial role…
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The Wrath of Saint Olga: Cold Blooded
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: buying homes, noise treatments, The Rus', tributes, Oleg, Igor takes over, getting greedy, death by birch trees, Olga's revenge, sieging the city, dovecotes, Dan's a good guesser, pumpkin spice, fire from above, tricking Constantine, making your own merch, and much more! Please like, subscribe, and follow where …
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: cats on the pod, WWE games, walking vs driving, newest patron, Northern Ireland, PRIDE merch, fun facts, the mission of Rio Bueno, Back to the Future, being dragged behind a horse, yoga, hanged drawn & quartered, treason, horse friends, zoos, Sam Elliott, Mongols, measuring with hands, pop culture, hair metal, a…
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Robert Ben Rhoades Episode 2: The White Thread
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On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: merch, a correction, Shana Holt's story, doctor bags, Wall-E vs Up, Regina Kay Walters, the photos, phone calls, Lisa Pennal, hero cops, wrestler names, searching the apartment, finding bodies, arrested in prison, ammo, Law & Order, and much much more!! Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. T…
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Strategies for Smarter Agencies With Jason Therrien
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Jason Therrien is the Founder and CEO of thunder::tech, an integrated marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, brand strategy, and advertising. Since 1997, he has been an entrepreneurial force in the Great Lakes region, creating impact as an investor, board member, and civic volunteer. His dedication to problem-solving and value-driven r…
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