In this episode, we sit down with Maham, RepStack’s Director of Customer Success, to unpack how a tiny internal team became an Inc. 5000 company—without losing the culture that started it all. Maham shares the evolution from early roadshows to today’s Repcamps, how Customer Success scales across 150+ client accounts, what “allowing churn” means, and why her team treats retention and upsells like a sport. We also dive into leadership, switching from Athar → Azhar as exec sponsor, returning fro...
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In this episode, we sit down with Maham, RepStack’s Director of Customer Success, to unpack how a tiny internal team became an Inc. 5000 company—without losing the culture that started it all. Maham shares the evolution from early roadshows to today’s Repcamps, how Customer Success scales across 150+ client accounts, what “allowing churn” means, and why her team treats retention and upsells like a sport. We also dive into leadership, switching from Athar → Azhar as exec sponsor, returning fro...
In this episode, we sit down with Maham, RepStack’s Director of Customer Success, to unpack how a tiny internal team became an Inc. 5000 company—without losing the culture that started it all. Maham shares the evolution from early roadshows to today’s Repcamps, how Customer Success scales across 150+ client accounts, what “allowing churn” means, and why her team treats retention and upsells like a sport. We also dive into leadership, switching from Athar → Azhar as exec sponsor, returning fro...
From starting as a digital marketing associate to leading SEO teams and ultimately being bought out by his client — Abubaker’s 3-year journey at RepStack is nothing short of inspiring. 🚀 In this episode, Abubaker shares how he: ✅ Transitioned from paid ads to mastering SEO. ✅ Built and led a 15-person global SEO team. ✅ Grew client accounts from just a few to 50+ in two years. ✅ Faced challenges of working remotely and turned them into strengths. ✅ Made the leap from RepStack to being direct...
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tooba, the powerhouse behind RepStack Success Academy (RSA) — the training and placement arm we call the DNA of RepStack. 💡 From her early beginnings in computer science to finding her true calling in management and training, Tooba’s journey shows how passion, persistence, and people skills can transform a career. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ How Tooba transitioned from content writing and digital marketing into management. ✅ Why RSA is...
What does it take to scale a remote-first company from 30 to 240+ team members across the globe? In this episode, we sit down with Manick Bhan, founder of Search Atlas, to uncover the systems, tools, and cultural frameworks that have powered one of the most efficiently scaled remote teams in the digital marketing world. 🎯 From building accountability through Hubstaff and Deel... 🚀 To running global hackathons that 3x motivation… 🤖 To leveraging AI and automation for creative...
What happens when a casual conversation turns into a career-defining moment? Meet Hussnain, RepStack’s first-ever hire — now a powerhouse closer managing high-stakes sales calls with one of the most successful marketing coaching agencies in the world: Seven Figure Agency. In this special episode, we trace Hussnain’s 5-year journey from working call center shifts and gaming late nights… to closing deals, coaching sales teams, and helping scale a remote-first team under industry legend J...
What if you could go from a broke college dropout in a tier-3 city… to building a global agency that’s delivered over $500 million in revenue for clients — all before turning 25? In this fire-packed episode, I sit down with Nikhil Sai, founder of Funneling Media, speaker, SaaS innovator, and a rising legend in the funnel and agency world. We unpack: 🔥 How Nick went from 60 Instagram accounts and affiliate marketing to building funnels for Inc. 5000 companies 🔥 The funnel strategy that took...
In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Yesenia Nelson, Co-Founder of Seven Figure Agency, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving remote-first business — without sacrificing your values, your family, or your peace. Yesenia opens up about the behind-the-scenes journey of building 7FA alongside Josh Nelson, how they grew both a business and a family, and the intentional leadership style that has made her the heartbeat of one of the most influential communities in the ma...
In this power-packed episode, Azhar Siddiqui (CEO of RepStack) sits down with Corey Quinn, a leading agency growth expert, consultant, and author of Anyone, Not Everyone. Corey shares game-changing strategies on how he helped scale Scorpion from $20M to $150M, built high-retention client relationships, and escaped the founder-led sales trap that holds so many agencies back. 💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✅ How to Build & Scale a 7-Figure Agency (Step-by-Step Framework) ✅ Why Agencies...
In this power-packed episode, Azhar Siddiqui (CEO of RepStack) sits down with Varun Vairavan (Co-Founder of HighLevel) to discuss two game-changing topics—building a remote-first company and maintaining peak performance through fitness. Varun shares exclusive insights into how HighLevel scaled from a two-person remote team to 1,500+ employees worldwide, the challenges of remote hiring, and why company culture thrives even without an office. Azhar and Varun also dive deep into their morning ...
🎙️ In this episode of "Digital Marketing, Client Management & Work-Life Balance with Sidra Waqar" we sit down with Sidra – Senior Client Success Manager at RepStack. From being rejected in HR to getting hired through the RepStarter Program, Sidra has climbed the corporate ladder with hard work, persistence, and adaptability. She shares how she transitioned from HR to Marketing, then to Project Management, and finally to Client Success Management – proving that career paths are never line...
🔥 How Casey Hamilton Scaled a 350+ Client SaaS Business & Transformed Lead Generation 🔥 What does it take to scale a SaaS business from scratch to 350+ clients? Casey Hamilton, founder of Exact Match Marketing, joins us to break down how he transitioned from running a digital marketing agency to building a powerful lead generation platform used by hundreds of agencies. 🚀 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Casey turned real-time data into a scalable SaaS business ✔️ Why marketing agen...
🚀 AI, Automation, and Business Acquisitions: Insights from Michael JohnsonIn this value-packed episode, we’re joined by Michael Johnson—an entrepreneur, CRM automation expert, and business acquisition strategist who is revolutionizing how businesses operate with the power of AI and automation. From running a marketing agency to buying and scaling businesses, Michael shares his expertise on leveraging technology and smart strategies to create long-term success.🎙️ What You'll Learn in This Podc...
🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of the RepStack Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Damien Rufus, the founder of Spark Accelerator and Hustle Camp, who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs and side hustlers turn their ideas into thriving businesses. With over 17 years of experience in business growth, marketing automation, and coaching, Damien shares valuable insights that anyone can apply to start or scale their business.In this episode, Damien opens up about his journey from being a sch...
Meet Casey Richardson, co-founder of Craft Agency Group, a specialist in Lead Generation for wedding industry businesses. Casey's journey began with a burst of creativity during his freshman days, as he turned his imagination into income by designing captivating MySpace pages for emerging musicians. Today, Casey is not just an agency owner but a marketing expert. He empowers other agency owners to enhance revenue and efficiency through White Label Facebook Ads.In this podcast, Casey shar...
Meet Ilia Markov, the Marketing Director at Toggl. Toggl is a powerful time-tracking management tool that elevates performance and productivity, especially for remote teams. It simplifies project management, streamlines workload organization, and offers seamless deadline tracking.In this podcast, Ilia Markov shares top insights on:- How to Build Your Brand through Lifecycle Marketing:Leverage webinars, podcasts, and community interactions.- How to win as a Remote Team: Harness results-dr...
Meet April Edwards, the Owner and Leading Marketing Strategist at Deck Builders Marketers. Her team of marketing experts helps deck builders become the best-known deck builders in their area using internet marketing that actually works! Her agency specializes in helping clients reach the #1 spots on Google for high-quality keywords to boost traffic and leads on websites.In this captivating podcast episode, April dives deep into:1️⃣ Mastering Traffic Generation and SEO2️⃣ Building Strong Clien...
Meet Ihor Bauman, the founder of Workee - a revolutionary SAAS platform tailored exclusively for freelancers. His journey fueled his determination to create a platform that empowers freelancers and enables them to flourish in the economy.As a seasoned business product manager, Ihor took the plunge and devoted himself full-time to building Workee from the ground up. Through dedication and a step-by-step approach, he shaped a unique business model that addresses freelancers' needs holistically....
Join us in this empowering episode as we sit down with Gull Zeba, the remarkable CEO and founder of RedMarker Systems and Hamkaar Ventures. With a strong focus on empowering women, Gull has become a trailblazer in Pakistan's startup ecosystem, revolutionizing the education sector.Drawing from her 2 decades of entrepreneurial experience, Gull shares invaluable insights on:* Empowering women digitally: Strategies to bridge the digital gender gap and provide women with skills, resources, and opp...
Meet the visionary behind Level 9 Virtual, Joe Rare!Long before the term "Virtual Assistant" became a buzzword, Joe was already revolutionizing the game. Discover the secrets behind his success as he shares how he crafted a team of exceptional individuals, fueled by a passion for excellence, to cater to clients like never before. Hiring the right people is key, and Joe lets us in on his insider tips for finding the perfect fit for your agency without compromising on quality. He shar...
Meet Katie King, CEO of AI in Business and an international keynote speaker who shares her insights and experiences on using AI tools to impact marketing and sales strategically. With a focus on deep-diving into the challenges faced by marketing agencies, Katie discusses the benefits of understanding consumer behavior through AI. She provides examples of how AI tools like Chat GPT and Jasper can be used for copywriting.Katie emphasizes the importance of using 75% AI input and merging it ...
In this episode, we sit down with Maham, RepStack’s Director of Customer Success, to unpack how a tiny internal team became an Inc. 5000 company—without losing the culture that started it all. Maham shares the evolution from early roadshows to today’s Repcamps, how Customer Success scales across 150+ client accounts, what “allowing churn” means, and why her team treats retention and upsells like a sport. We also dive into leadership, switching from Athar → Azhar as exec sponsor, returning fro...
