The Ignite Podcast
Where executives discuss strategic marketing to spark growth and profitability
The boardroom to happy hour conversation where professional services leaders share the bold moves, real lessons, and marketing truths behind scaling smart in a legacy-driven industry. Hosted by the founder of Heat Strategic Agency, each episode uncovers how strategy - not just sales - drives sustainable growth in firms that want to lead, not follow.
We go beyond buzzwords to explore how strategic marketing empowers executive leadership, transforms go-to-market motion, and positions businesses to win in increasingly complex, regulated, and trust-sensitive markets.
Episodes
6 episodes
GLP-1s, Strategy, and the Future of Obesity Medicine: with Dr. Kristin Baier
Dr. Kristin Baier is the Chief Medical Officer at Vineyard and a board-certified expert in both Obesity and Family Medicine. With over 20 years in healthcare, Kristin has built a reputation at the intersection of medicine, tech, and strategy—le...
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Episode 6
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35:02
Establishing a People-First Culture: with Joey Havens
If you're a founder, managing partner, or executive leader asking how to elevate your team, amplify your values, and leave a lasting legacy—this episode will shift your perspective. Let’s dive in.In this episode, we’re joined by Joey Hav...
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Episode 5
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34:17
Transforming Financial Accounting: with Meltrice Sharp, CPA
If you're a founder, an operator, or someone leading through complexity, Meltrice’s insights will challenge the way you think about financial leadership and its role in creating long-term value.Today’s guest is the embodiment of financia...
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Episode 4
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46:08
Legacy, Entrepreneurship, and Elevating Communities: with LaRese Purnell, MBA
If you’re a business owner, a finance leader, or someone who believes money should be used to build—not divide—this episode will challenge and charge you to think bigger.In today’s episode, we’re joined by LaRese Purnell — an award-winni...
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Episode 3
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34:19
Marketing Empowerment: with Ariella Shoham
If you're a founder, a CMO, or just someone who believes marketing should be a revenue engine—not a cost center—you won’t want to miss this conversation.Today, we’re turning up the heat with a guest whose name is recognized for strategic...
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Episode 2
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52:52
The Scalable CEO: with Scott Johnson
If you’re a CEO, founder, or growth-stage leader looking to scale without burning out—or build a business that thrives beyond you—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.Our guest is someone founders and CEOs call when growth st...
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Episode 1
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