Welcome back to the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast! I’m your host, Tomas Keenan, and today I’m coming to you straight from the home office after a busy morning of high-level conversations with clients. But when I glanced at my calendar and saw today’s guest lined up, I knew we were in for something special. Joining me is James Hurst, a guy who’s made waves in the digital marketing and automation space, particularly in the HighLevel community.

James and I first crossed paths about a year ago at an event. We didn’t know much about each other then, but over time, his name kept popping up—especially in the HighLevel Facebook group. His presence there isn’t just noticeable; it’s influential. He’s the guy offering genuine advice, answering questions, and asking some of his own, sparking conversations that challenge the status quo. What’s clear is James is a giver—someone who provides immense value without expecting anything in return. That’s a mindset I deeply respect and align with.

In this episode, we’ll dive into James’ fascinating journey—his leap from software engineering and the comfort of a stable desk job to becoming a sought-after coach, consultant, and fellow podcast host. We’ll talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, lessons learned, and how he’s helping others scale their businesses.

Whether you’re here to learn more about coaching, content creation, or how to grow a business from the ground up, this episode has something for you. So, let’s dive into the conversation and get to know James Hurst a bit better. Welcome to the show, James!

Find more about James at https://www.themarketingshow.com or his socials!

www.jameshurst.com

https://www.jameshurst.com/plinko


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Welcome back to the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast! I'm your host, Tomas Keenan, and today, we're shaking things up a bit. I'm thrilled to have a guest who probably holds the record for the most return appearances on this show. Today, I'm catching up with Zach Babcock—a guy who's been one of the realest voices in the digital marketing space since the start of my journey.

Over the years, Zach and I have worked together on multiple fronts, both in life and business, forging a solid connection built on trust, resilience, and growth. He's had his fingerprints all over the origin of this podcast, as one of the earliest agencies that helped get this show off the ground. Without Zach and his team, who knows if this podcast would have made it this far?

We’ve decided to keep this conversation as raw as it gets. No prep, no scripts—just two friends catching up. We'll dive into life’s highs and lows, how our paths keep crossing, and the unique challenges that have shaped who we are today. Zach’s journey has taken him through some intense experiences, from prison to building a successful business, and today, he’s here to share what he’s learned along the way.

So, let’s get into it and see what wisdom we can uncover together. Welcome back to the show, Zach Babcock!

Find more about Zach at https://www.zachbabcock.com or his socials! Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok.

https://urlgeni.us/instagram/zb-home

https://urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/zb-home

https://urlgeni.us/tiktok/zb-home

https://urlgeni.us/facebook/zb-home

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Welcome back to Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast! I’m Tomas Keenan, your host, coming to you from the home office, and today, I’m excited to introduce Michael Fritz, a fellow entrepreneur and mastermind in the podcasting industry. Fritz and I connected a few months back—starting with a casual chat on Facebook that quickly turned into a genuine and meaningful conversation about business, life, and everything in between.

Fritz has a rich entrepreneurial journey with multiple ventures under his belt, and today, he's zeroed in on making waves in the podcasting world. His company, Podcastify.me, blends his background in tech, automation, and process development to support clients in building impactful, relationship-driven podcasts. Today, we're diving deep into his approach, lessons from his entrepreneurial path, and insights on harnessing podcasts for business growth.

So, without further ado, let's get into it.

Find more about Fritz at https://podcastify.me or his socials! Facebook and LinkedIn.

https://linkedin.com/in/theofficialfritz

https://facebook.com/michael.fritzius

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