Business growth is shifting, and the brands winning today are not just selling products or services.
They are building trust, creating community, and turning their best customers into their most powerful marketing engine.
This WinsDay, we are diving into what it takes to grow smarter, beyond the funnel and past one-off sales, with two leaders who know how to build businesses that last.
AndrewPaul (AP) McIntosh is a two-time degree holder in Communication and Psychology, entrepreneur, and creator passionate about helping professionals and founders level up. Known for his fresh take on growth, mindset, and meaningful connection, AP blends strategy with human insight to help businesses and individuals scale with purpose.
Dan Drucker spent 35 years leading national B2B sales and marketing teams before founding Philanthropy Fuel, where he helps nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations rethink fundraising, build stronger donor relationships, and create partnerships that last.
Together, we will explore:
→ Beyond the Funnel: Customer-Driven Growth Strategies
→ The Trust Delta: What So Many Get Wrong
→ Reverse Marketing: Let Your Best Customers Sell for You
→ Stop Selling Solutions; Start Building Ecosystems
If you are a marketer, founder, or business leader looking to grow through trust, loyalty, and customer-driven impact, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.
Growing a business and scaling one are not the same thing. This WinsDay, we’re digging into what separates the two and how to know where your focus should be.
Katie Nelson, CEO of Sales UpRising, has spent years helping solopreneurs move from hustle to steady six-figure revenue. She knows what it takes to attract clients, build real relationships, and create a sales system that works.
Daren F., author of apex8 and founder of Apex Advisory, brings a different lens. He’s known for simplifying complex sales strategies and showing leaders how to use AI and his Apex8 framework to generate revenue, improve pipelines, and build confidence around growth.
Together, they’ll walk us through:
→ Growth vs. Scaling: Key Business Strategy Differences
→ Apex8 Framework: 8 Steps to Prototyping Success
→ Niche Market Networking: Build Connections That Drive Growth
→ RevOps Strategy: Align Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Growth
If you’re building momentum, rethinking your growth strategy, or just trying to make your revenue more predictable, this is the conversation you’ll want in your week.
Brand strategy goes far beyond a logo or tagline, it’s the foundation for trust, loyalty, and long-term growth.
On this WinsDay, join Reilly Newman, Founder & Brand Strategist at Motif Brands™, and Victor Kimble, CMO at Preston Spire, for an in-depth conversation on how brands can thrive in a shifting marketplace.
With decades of combined experience helping companies define their identity, connect with customers, and deliver measurable results, Reilly and Victor will unpack the strategies that separate lasting brands from forgettable ones.
We’ll cover:
→ Brand-Led Marketing: Why starting with strategy drives stronger campaigns
→ Brand Promise Evolution: The trends reshaping loyalty and consumer trust
→ Brand Clarity to Confidence: How clarity fuels sales, marketing, and growth
→ Rebuilding Marketing Trust: Delivering real emotional and economic value
If you want to understand how to align brand purpose with performance, adapt to changing consumer behavior, and create marketing that truly resonates, this conversation will deliver actionable insights you can use right now.
We’re going live with two marketing experts who know how to turn creative ideas into measurable results.
Whitney Duenas Richardson is the CEO and Founder of Global Sprouts, where she helps brands create campaigns that connect.
With experience leading CRM and marketing for brands like Ferguson, ADT, and Builders FirstSource, Whitney blends creativity and data to design personalized customer journeys and automated campaigns that boost engagement and sales.
Garus Booth, ECD and Founder of The Booth, has spent over a decade producing animated marketing and sales videos for brands like Uber, Shopify, Coke, and Meta.
His strategic approach, listening, defining, engaging, and making, ensures every video delivers on its goals, from concept to distribution.
We’ll be digging into:
→ Email Marketing – Strategies to boost engagement and sales
→ Video Production Alignment – From brief to team buy-in success
→ Social Media Retargeting – Campaign strategies to drive conversions
→ Video Marketing Strategy – Maximizing ROI beyond just view counts
If you want actionable ways to boost brand visibility, connect with your audience, and turn attention into results, this conversation is for you.
On this episode, we’re diving into the strategies that make B2B marketing actually work, bringing together brand building, sales alignment, and measurable ROI.
Joining Jessie Lizak are two leaders with deep expertise in making marketing drive real business outcomes:
Laurie "Trumpet" Williams - Founder of Trumpet Marketing Group, Laurie has helped brands launch, scale, and stand out since 2002.
With decades of experience in branding, PR, and go-to-market strategy, she specializes in helping tech startups and professional services position themselves for funding, visibility, and sustainable growth.
Ricky Abbott - President of Transmission, Ricky works with global technology brands to connect inbound, outbound, and marketing technology for unified campaigns that generate revenue.
With a background in both sales and marketing, he brings a practical, results-first approach to B2B strategy.
We’ll be unpacking:
→ Brand Equity in AI Marketing: Build Recognition and Long-Term Trust
→ Audience Behavior Trends: Adapting Marketing to Shifting Consumer Habits
→ SEO in 2025: How to Get Found in Evolving Search
→ AI Content Strategy: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Marketing
If you want to sharpen your brand positioning, connect marketing with sales, and create strategies that delivers growth, this is the conversation you need.
On this WinsDay episode, we’re talking about how AI is reshaping SEO and what it means for your content, visibility, and marketing results.
Sara Jensen, Principal at Brighter Messaging LLC, helps small businesses strengthen their online presence with clear messaging, smarter content strategies, and SEO built for long-term growth.
Johnny Hughes, CMO and AI Council Chair at Avenue Z, has led digital marketing innovation for nearly two decades. He brings expertise in AI search, SEO strategy, and driving measurable results for mission-driven brands.
We’ll cover:
→ SEO in the Age of AI: Stand Out with Smarter Content Strategies
→ AI Search Optimization: Boost Brand Visibility and Awareness
→ Imposter Syndrome in Content Marketing: Build Confidence and Authority
→ AI Search ROI: Track and Measure Marketing Impact
Join us live on WinsDay, September 3rd at 8PM EST
Scaling a brand today takes more than tactics; it requires a smarter strategy and the right partners.
Andrew Barrow, Founder of Revenue Arc, has built a career helping brands and agencies cut through complexity in digital advertising.
His work focuses on unlocking ROI, optimizing campaigns, and scaling visibility across platforms without wasted spend. With experience generating nearly half a billion in revenue and investment for clients, he brings a data-driven yet practical approach to growth.
David Reid, Vice President of Global Growth at Transmission, brings a global B2B marketing perspective. With a background in executive counsel and agency leadership, he helps brands evolve by connecting marketing and sales, adapting to buyer behavior shifts, and driving performance with creativity and innovation.
Together, they’ll dive into the strategies shaping modern marketing, including:
1. Scaling Success: Atypical Business Growth Strategies
2. Brand Storytelling: Create Emotional Connections That Drive Growth
3. Digital Advertising: Strategies to Maximise Online Visibility
4. The New B2B Buyer: Trends Shaping Modern Purchasing Decisions
If you’re leading growth, building brand equity, or navigating the evolving B2B landscape, this WinsDay conversation will equip you with actionable insights you can apply now.
When your health is in survival mode, how do you show up for your business?
On this episode, we’re having a bold conversation about healing, hustle, and sustainable growth, inside and out.
Marissa Banks is a Christian LSR Coach helping high-performing individuals recover from brain fog, food sensitivities, and chronic exhaustion using limbic system rewiring and faith-based mindset tools.
Her work transforms the nervous system so people can return to joy, energy, and purpose, in business and life.
Dave Gulas, President and Co-Founder of EZDC 3PL, brings nearly 20 years of logistics expertise and is the host of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast.
He helps ecommerce brands scale faster with smarter fulfillment, better operations, and stronger customer satisfaction.
Together, we’ll talk about:
→ Problem-Aware Marketing: Reaching people who don’t know they need you
→ Warm Lead Conversion: How to win ready-to-buy customers
→ Personal Branding Strategy: Building trust and visibility online
→ Action Over Perfection: Why done is better than perfect
Whether you’re building a personal brand, recovering your health, or scaling your ecommerce business, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Struggling to stand out or scale? You’re not alone.
On this WinsDay episode, joining Jessie Lizak are two guests bringing decades worth of insights:
Lyndsay Dowd, Chief Heartbeat Officer at Heartbeat for Hire, is a leadership strategist, keynote speaker, author, and host of the award-winning Heartbeat for Hire podcast.
With nearly 30 years in sales and executive leadership (including 23 years at IBM), Lyndsay helps leaders show up with confidence and a culture that actually retains top talent.
Blake Baxendell, CEO of Wahha Design, has spent nearly two decades building SEO-strong websites, standout brand strategy, and digital campaigns that deliver, from local storefronts to national brands.
We’ll break down:
→ Leadership Mistakes: When Top Performers Fail as Managers
→ AI and Marketing: Reshaping Content, SEO, and Client Needs
→ Modern Sales Strategy: Building Relationships That Convert
→ Marketing Strategy: Local and National Brand Mindsets
Whether you're running a team or building a brand, this one's for you.
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This WinsDay, we’re spotlighting two leaders who know how to combine strategy with heart to grow brands that truly stand out.
Joining the conversation are...
Alesha Henley, CEO of a Dose of Insight, a seasoned marketing strategist with a track record in both B2B and B2C.
She’s a brand builder, revenue accelerator, and transformational leader who turns data and creativity into marketing that converts.
Alesha has led performance and brand marketing initiatives across digital, social, CRM, and more, always focused on impact and innovation.
Matt Fogarty Founder & President of Cherry Willow Apparel, blends sales with social mission.
He’s not just helping businesses grow, he’s changing how people see beauty and homelessness through mission-driven merchandise and a platform designed to create real change.
His approach to sales is rooted in empathy and impact, with years of experience in digital marketing, community engagement, and nonprofit advocacy.
Together, we’ll be diving into:
→ Marketing Strategy: Why Every Business Needs One
→ Collaborative Growth: Boost Business Through Partnerships
→ Sales vs. Marketing: Key Differences Explained
→ Mission-Driven Merch: Boost Brand and Purpose
Whether you’re a founder, marketer, nonprofit leader, or entrepreneur, this conversation will give you both the clarity and inspiration to lead with purpose and results.
We’re back at 8PM ET this WinsDay, and this episode is packed with real-world growth insights you won’t want to miss.
Joining us are two founders who’ve built businesses their own way, and have the experience to back it up:
Kris Dehnert is the CEO of Dugout Mugs® and founder of Dehnert Media Group. He’s done $65M+ in ecommerce sales, building brands that stand out with bold ideas and smart marketing, from viral giveaways to gamified funnels and influencer collabs.
Chris Sherrick is the founder of Exogy Partners and Tonotop, and the host of The @Warm-Blooded Founders podcast.
He’s helped dozens of startups scale from scrappy traction to sustainable growth, whether through go-to-market strategy, founder-led selling, or fundraising with the right investor partners.
What we’re talking about:
→ Founder-Led Sales: Turning Hustle Into Advantage
→ Ecommerce Tactics: Tripwires, Games, and Giveaways
→ GTM Strategy: Fortune 20 Tactics Simplified
→ Networking Value: Connections That Build Success
If you’re growing a startup, leading sales, or building something of your own, this episode will give you tools, ideas, and maybe even a reality check.
Live on WinsDay at 8PM ET.
Just smart conversation.
Bring your questions and join us for the ride.
B2B buyers are getting smarter and they’re not just asking your sales team.
They’re asking ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools.
If your brand isn’t showing up with the right answers, you’re already behind.
This week on WinsDay, we’re joined by David Kirkdorffer (he/him), B2B marketing consultant and expert in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Rich Bishop, Founder of Midgame Consulting and Podcast host of The Midgame Mindset. A hands-on Revenue Operations Consultant who specializes in go-to-market alignment and breaking down departmental silos to improve performance.
Together, they’ll explore how AI, website strategy, and internal collaboration can work together to improve the full buyer journey, from search to trust to sale.
We’ll talk about:
1. GEO for B2B: Boost Visibility in AI Search
2. Department Alignment: Smoother Customer Experience Across Teams
3. Buyer Enablement: Websites That Build Trust
4. GTM Transformation: Leading Change Across Teams
If you work in marketing, sales, or RevOps, this is the kind of conversation that helps you rethink how your brand shows up, everywhere that matters.
WinsDay at 12 PM EST
In a crowded market, clarity is your power.
This week on WinsDay, we're joined by Joy Macke, a seasoned makeup artist, creative entrepreneur, and founder of State of Face. With years of experience serving both private clients and major production teams, Joy brings a unique perspective on how personal brand, clear values, and customer connection can help you cut through the noise.
From weddings to commercial shoots to leading retail teams, Joy’s career has been built on knowing exactly who she serves and why. She’s worn every hat on set (and probably picked the wardrobe too), and now she’s sharing how you can build a brand that actually connects.
We’ll be talking about:
→ Brand Clarity: Define Who You Serve
→ Standing Out: Finding Your Edge in Crowded Markets
Whether you're refining your message or rethinking your audience, this is the conversation to join.
WinsDay
12PM EST
Let’s help you get clear, bold, and unforgettable.
Lead generation is evolving and on this episode, we’re spotlighting the strategies that still work (and the ones that don’t).
Join us live as we speak with two experts who approach lead gen from very different angles:
→ Amber Gaige, Chief Marketing Advisor at Far Beyond Marketing, brings decades of experience helping service-based businesses stand out in saturated markets. Her “4 C’s” framework has helped entrepreneurs clarify their messaging, refine their channels, and grow with confidence.
→ Michael Roth, Founder of Enrichley, focuses on making outreach more effective with better data, cleaner lists, and smart automation. He works with sales teams and recruiters to simplify multi-channel prospecting and improve results without the busywork.
Together, they’ll share insights on:
1. Digital Marketing for Lead Gen: Turning Clicks Into Clients
2. Email Strategy: Analytics, Deliverability, and Insights
3. Direct Mail Marketing: Dead or Evolving Strategy?
4. Email Verification: Catch-Alls and Clean Lists
If your lead gen strategy feels outdated or you're trying to scale without spamming, don’t miss this.
Syama Bunten is the CEO of Big Delta Capital. She’s helped launch 25+ startups, doubled Gucci Outlet’s revenue, and built one of the top business podcasts for women. She works with founders to grow faster, work smarter, and create long-term success.
Jacob Gooden is a podcast producer and editor who helps creators and businesses make content that connects. He knows what it takes to grow an audience and how to keep things running behind the scenes.
We’ll be talking about:
→ How Women Are Changing the Game in Venture-Backed Startups
→ Podcasting Today: What You Need to Know
→ Turning Operational Excellence Into a Growth Engine
→ AI and Content: Balancing Tech and Human
It’s a mix of startup talk, content strategy, and real-world leadership.
Come hang out with us.
Lined up on this WinsDay features two dynamic voices reshaping how we think about modern sales and marketing.
Michelle Pecak is a supply chain strategist turned conscious sales visionary. As the Founder of MY VIBE: Conscious Marketplace, she helps B2B businesses scale through alignment, intention, and authentic connection. Her approach centers on attraction-based selling and creating a business that brings both joy and results.
Rita Richa is a podcast producer, speaker, and host of Bippity Boppity Business at Reignite Media. With experience at Tesla, BMW, and Sweet Fish Media, Rita specializes in helping brands use storytelling to convert listeners into loyal audiences. From B2B podcasting to content coaching, she focuses on clarity, consistency, and trust.
Here’s what we’re diving into:
→ Attraction-Based Sales: Educate, Inspire, and Earn Trust
→ Story-Driven Sales: Podcasting That Converts
→ Joy Jobs: Monetize Passion Without Burnout
→ B2B Podcasting: Pop-Ups in the Wild
Join us for a real conversation about building visibility, influence, and meaningful results through story, energy, and strategy.
This WinsDay, we’re bringing together two founders who are shaping the future of sales and talenton completely different fronts.
We’re joined by V. Frank Sondors 🥓, CEO of Salesforge 🔥, and Vivek Pandit, Co-Founder of PeduL and Gen Z leadership speaker, for a conversation that blends tactical growth with generational insight.
Frank is deep in the sales trenches, building tools that help agencies scale cold outreach, boost email deliverability, and run smarter outbound campaigns. He’ll break down what’s actually working in 2025 when it comes to tech-driven lead generation.
Vivek brings a fresh lens to leadership and talent. As the Co-Founder of PeduL, he helps brands like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder connect with Gen Z through social influence and storytelling. He’s also a @TEDx speaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, and author of We Are Generation Z. His approach to mindset, identity, and next-gen leadership has reshaped how companies think about influence from the inside out.
What we’re talking about:
→ Cold Email in 2025: Deliverability That Works
→ Gen Z at Work: Influencer Marketing Meets Talent Strategy
→ Sales Tech for Agencies: Whitelabeling That Scales
→ Mindset Architecture: How Emerging Leaders Build Confidence and Clarity
Whether you’re building a sales engine, leading a team, or trying to future-proof your hiring strategy, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
We go live at 12:00 PM EST
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On this WinsDay, we’re getting into some big conversations around trust, technology, and how we actually connect with people in business today.
We’ve got two great guests joining us...
Ken Jon Miyachi is the Co-Founder and CEO of BitMind, where he’s working on decentralized AI infrastructure. He’ll be breaking down what’s really going on with deepfakes, and what brands, especially in hospitality, should know about staying protected.
Scott Ramey, Founder of The Scott Ramey Group and longtime sales and leadership exec, will be sharing his take on showing up with integrity. From leading billion-dollar teams to rethinking how we build trust on sales calls, Scott brings a refreshing and real-world approach to business communication.
Here’s what we’ll be chatting about:
1. Brand Protection: Fighting Deepfakes in Marketing
2. Sales Calls: The Power of Three Principles
3. Fraud Prevention: Tackling Deepfakes in Sales
4. Authentic Selling: Listening, Trust, and Connection
If you like thoughtful conversation, a bit of tech, a bit of sales, and a lot of real talk, this one’s for you.
This Winsday, we’re flipping the script, again.
Jessie Lizak & DJ Kim 🍒 is diving back into Click With Me for another live walkthrough inside HighLevel.
No slide decks.
No pre-recorded demos.
Just an honest look at how she builds and solves things in real time.
This week’s session is in the evening, 7 PM EST, so settle in and join us for a behind-the-scenes work session.
Whether you’re building funnels, fixing follow-ups, or just curious what this CRM can really do, this is your chance to see it live.
Ask questions.
Follow along.
Build something useful.
It’s not a webinar. It’s not a sales pitch.
It’s a working session with Jessie.
Watch it here
WinsDay after hours is back and it’s gonna be a good one.
Jessie Lizak’s went live at 7PM EST on May 21 with two guests who seriously know their stuff:
→ Jesse Ouellette, Founder of LeadMagic
→ ✌🏽Dorothy Huynh, GTM Engineer at Clay
They’re broke down how to actually use tools like Clay and LeadMagic to generate leads, streamline workflows, and build smarter systems, without the noise.
Here’s they spoke about:
1. Mastering Clay for Scalable Lead Gen
2. LeadMagic: Unveiling Hidden Website Visitors
3. Vibe Coding: AI-Driven Development Simplified
4. Integrating tools with Clay
It’s casual. It’s live. And yeah, whiskey’s still welcome.
Come hang. Ask questions. Steal ideas.