Our agency rainmaker of the week is Marc Robertz-Schwartz. Marc is the author of "The RED APPLES Way," which was released by Indie Books International in February 2026 - a candid and entertaining story of "how nine core values turned a company founded on fear and desperation into one of passion and purpose." One of the core values explored in "The RED APPLES Way" is: People are our priority. Relationships drive success. He is a multi-award-winning media and marketing executive and entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He has helped dozens of best-in-class businesses and organizations build their brand through traditional and digital marketing strategies. He has been honored and recognized with three regional Emmy awards, 19 Telly awards, International Incubator Business of the Year (2012), twice named to the Gator 100 for fastest growing companies owned by University of Florida grads, and his agency – Red Apples Media – was named a “Best Place to Work” right before he completed the sale of the agency in 2024.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 11

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Rob Cairns. Rob is a Digital Marketing Strategist with a proven track record of over 30 years in technology and marketing. His agency specializes in helping businesses, from small businesses and non-profits to Fortune 500 companies, achieve success in the digital landscape. Rob’s key areas of expertise include:Digital Marketing Strategy: Customized plans to maximize online visibility and conversions.WordPress Security: Protecting websites from online threats.Email Marketing: Building effective campaigns for audience engagement.Rob’s unique ‘Inside Advantage’ process helps clients identify their core strengths, enabling targeted marketing strategies. With a strong technical background and a deep understanding of online security, Rob provides a comprehensive approach to digital success. Serving clients globally, including the Toronto area. Learn more about Rob’s services and how he can help your business grow.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 10

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Reed Hansen. Reed is a seasoned digital marketing executive and growth strategist with a track record of driving revenue through innovative, system-driven marketing. As Chief Growth Officer at MarketSurge, Reed leads a full-service, AI-powered marketing agency and platform designed to help businesses generate more leads, respond faster, and convert more customers in highly competitive markets. By combining SEO, inbound marketing, paid media, and automated follow-up with AI-driven insights and workflows, Reed helps companies scale efficiently without adding operational chaos.Prior to MarketSurge, Reed was the owner of Million Dollar Studio, where he sharpened his expertise in marketing, automation, and business operations. He has held leadership roles at Northwestern University, Punchkick Interactive, and Solstice, building and scaling digital products that engage audiences and drive measurable growth. Known for blending data-driven strategy, creative execution, and emerging AI technologies, Reed has helped organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies unlock smarter, faster, and more sustainable sales growth.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 9

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Allyns Melendez. Allyns has 25+ years of human resources and business management experience, a Master’s in Business Administration from Temple University Fox School of Business, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & HR Management from Kaplan University, is a certified analyst of two workplace behavior platforms, is certified in Human Resources Studies from Cornell’s ILR School, a certified leadership coach and completed courses in Leadership Strategies from Harvard Business School and Neuroscience for Business at MIT. With a passion for human capital and business strategy, she helps businesses understand the necessary tactics that will help develop, train, educate and motivate their employees. Allyns currently serves as CEO at HR Transformed, COO at a national public relations firm and is a Professor of Continuing Education for Temple University. She is fluent in English & Spanish and is conversational in Polish, Arabic and Italian. Allyns lives in Hudson Valley, New York with her husband and three children. On her free time, she enjoys Pilates, dance, cooking and spending time with her family. https://www.hrtransformed.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 8

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Brian Gerstner. With over 20 years of experience in the agency industry, Brian Gerstner is the President of White Label IQ, a company that provides white-labeled digital services and skillsets to over 50 agencies across the country. He is an expert at creating, directing, and leading teams of freelance professionals both domestically and internationally, and developing digital and software solutions that boost sales, communication, and digital operations for clients and agencies.Brian's mission is to make agency life easier and more profitable by helping agencies focus on their strengths and providing cost-effective and scalable resources. He has formed partnerships, frameworks, and systems through White Label IQ and Huebner Marketing, where he also serves as the Chief Operating Officer, to support this goal. He is also the Co-Founder of Lariat Marketing Hub, a software company that serves OEMs with software to sell more. Brian is always looking for ways to build relationships and scale responsibly, and to innovate and evolve to better serve his audience.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 7

Our agency rainmaker this week is Pamela Slim. Pamela Slim is an award-winner author, speaker and agency owner who has spent three decades helping business owners scale their businesses and IP. Pam’s agency specializes in the design and development of certification and licensing programs. Pam is the author of Escape from Cubicle Nation (Penguin Portfolio, 2009), Body of Work (Penguin Portfolio, 2014) and The Widest Net (McGraw Hill, November, 2021, winner of Best Sales and Marketing Book of 2021 from Porchlight Books). https://pamelaslim.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 6

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Helena Ferrari. As a global strategic executive, CHRO, and trusted Board advisor, Helena partners with CEOs, investors, and Boards to navigate complex organizational challenges, from cross-border M&As and global scaling to governance, crisis response, and CEO succession.With 25+ years of experience leading multinational organizations and private equity–backed firms through transformation, she brings a unique ability to balance shareholder value, workforce strategy, and responsible corporate governance. Her leadership spans the US, UK, Europe, Latin America, and APAC, helping companies scale sustainably and manage risk in highly regulated and high-growth environments.Having lived and worked globally, she understands the cultural nuance required to unify executive teams and drive results across borders. She has guided multiple organizations through IPOs, restructuring, and succession events, including supporting six CEO transitions in seven years while maintaining exceptional retention and business continuity.Today, she leverages her fractional HR executive expertise to serve clients across various industries, acting as a strategic partner to Boards and leadership teams navigating rapid growth, organizational complexity, and governance demands.Additionally, she is a thought leader, speaker, and regulatory compliance workshop facilitator. She is also a member of Private Directors Association, where she created a special interest group (SIG) and speak to PDA Board Members on wide-ranging topics including “PAGA Reform,” CHROs value to the Board, on future issues board members will face, and shares resources with boards across California and nationally.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 5

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Joel Goldberg. Joel has worked in four markets during a 30-year career, covering two World Series Championship teams and thousands of baseball games, not to mention multiple Super Bowls, NHL playoffs, and NCAA March Madness basketball games.Joel has had the pleasure of interviewing countless athletes, Hall of Famers, and celebrities while traveling the world, telling stories from famous stars to under-the-radar role players.His longtime job covering the Kansas City Royals as a host and reporter is a privilege, enabling him to entertain, inform, and connect fans to athletes. Through his years of storytelling and watching championship organizations succeed (and fail), he realized his access to methods executives use to build culture and championship teams translated to the corporate world.That’s why Joel created the Game Changer Speaking Series to help organizations win trust and build a championship culture. Access insights from Joel through his podcast, Rounding the Bases, or book him for your next event.

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Our agency rainmaker of the week is Bill Edwards. William (Bill) Edwards brings five decades of international business development expertise to his role as Founder and CEO of Edwards Global Services, Inc. (EGS), a leading international operations and global business development company. Over the years, Bill has successfully guided more than 40 companies across 12 different business sectors in their global expansion efforts into a total of 35 countries, leveraging his extensive experience living in 7 countries and working on projects in over 50 countries.A recognized authority on international business development, Bill publishes the quarterly GlobalVue™ 40 country ranking chart and the widely read Geowizard biweekly global business newsletter. He has authored over 50 articles on international business development and frequently speaks at conferences worldwide on global market entry strategies and cross-cultural management. His expertise has earned his company two U.S. Presidential Awards for Export Excellence and appointments to prestigious positions, including current Chair of the District Export Council of Southern California, Past Chairman of the World Affairs Council of Orange Country and a member of the Services Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) advising the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative on issues related to franchising in the global trade sector.Bill serves on several boards, including the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University, the University of New Hampshire Rosenberg International Franchise Center, The National Association of District Export Councils, the Los Angeles chapter of the Global Chamber, the IFA Education Advisory Board, the World Affairs Council of Orange Country and theChapman University Schmid Center for International Business Advisory Board. He is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and holds a B.S. in Professional Geology from St. Louis University, with additional executive education from Texas A&M and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 3

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Hannah Roth. Hannah is Predictive ROI’s mad scientist and strategist. Her background as a Fisheries Biologist, coupled with her experience as a small business owner, has allowed her to offer a unique perspective synthesizing data analysis with strategic insights.She often works in the trenches helping clients define and achieve their business goals, overcome challenges, and find new opportunities for growth. She loves helping people, and being on the front lines alongside agency owners and strategic consultants is where she thrives.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 2