Episodes

Aug. 28, 2025

Greg Rosner on Messaging, Empathy, Trust, Storytelling

In this episode, Alex and Jake talk with Greg Rosner, a messaging makeover expert, to explore the significance of effective messaging in marketing, the role of AI in business, and the importance of empathy and trust in buildi...

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Aug. 15, 2025

Cairo Kenan Marsh on Working in Japan, Cultural Insights, Future of A…

The HW boys speak with Cairo Kenan Marsh, an agency owner with extensive experience in marketing across Asia. They discuss Cairo's journey from New York to Tokyo, the cultural nuances of marketing in Asia, and the importance ...

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July 17, 2025

Lasada Pippen on Public Speaking, Coaching, Comms Skills, C4 Framewor…

In this episode, Lasada Pippen shares his journey from a career in computer engineering to becoming a successful speaker and coach. He discusses the challenges he faced during his transition, the importance of mindset, and ho...

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June 26, 2025

Cole VanDee on Copywriting to Email Marketing, Cold vs Warm Email, Fu…

In this episode of the Hyper's podcast, host Alex MacGregor and co-host Jake Hissitt welcome Cole Vandee, a seasoned marketing expert with a decade of experience. Cole shares his journey from copywriting to focusing on email ...

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June 12, 2025

Val Sopi on B2B Marketing Strategies, Sales, AI in SaaS, Learnings

In this episode, Alex talks with Val Sopi, a seasoned SaaS entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience. Val shares insights into his journey of launching multiple products, the differences between B2B and B2C markets, and t...

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Jan. 23, 2025

Hunter Stuart on Journalism, PR, AI, Influencer marketing, Trust in M…

We welcome Hunter Stuart, a former journalist turned PR professional. We discuss Hunter's experiences living abroad, particularly in the Middle East, working with outlets like Vice and his transition from journalism to starti...

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Jan. 9, 2025

Sam Mallikarjunan on Growth Marketing, HubSpot, AI Agents, Future of …

In this episode of the HYPEWORKS Podcast, Alex MacGregor and Jake Hissitt engage with Sam Mallikarjunan, a growth marketing expert with a rich history at HubSpot. They explore Sam's unconventional journey into marketing, the ...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Andy Culligan on Fractional CMO, Marketing Agencies, Go To Market Str…

In this episode, we're joined by Andy Culligan, a seasoned marketing professional and founder of Purple Path, a go-to-market agency. Andy shares his journey from being a full-time CMO to embracing the fractional CMO model, di...

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Nov. 21, 2024

Liam Fuller on Ecommerce, CartShare, AI, Entrepreneurship, Shopify, V…

In this episode, Alex and Jake welcome Liam Fuller, a 17-year-old entrepreneur from Ireland who has built a business called Cart Share from a school toilet. Liam shares his journey from trading Pokemon cards at a young age to...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Nathan Yeung on Building his Agency, Operations, Customer Research, H…

In this episode, Nathan Yeung, CEO of Find Your Audience, shares his journey of building his agency and working with notable clients. He discusses the challenges and growth he experienced over the years and emphasizes the imp...

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Oct. 24, 2024

Niels Blonk on Big vs Small Corp Life, Productizing Services, Targete…

In this episode, Alex and Jake with Neils Blonk discuss the differences between working in big companies versus small companies. They explore the advantages and disadvantages of each, including the opportunities for learning ...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Elias Stråvik on Personal Branding, Pivots, Building Communities, Emp…

In this episode, Alex and Jake are joined by Elias Stråvik to discuss personal branding, pivots, and building communities. Elias shares his experience with startups and the importance of focusing on employee well-being. They ...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Jorge Calderon on Music Influences, Impact of Technology on Art, Canv…

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest Jorge Calderon discuss his journey into art and design, the pressure he felt to live up to expectations, and his decision to pursue art full-time. He also talks about h...

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Aug. 29, 2024

David Bressler on Rise of Data Automation, Freemium Model, Marketing …

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest David Bressler talk about the rise of data automation and building a startup off the back of it using a freemium model. David also talks about his progress as an entrep...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Nick Shiers on Followers vs. Money, Challenges of Social Media, PR, G…

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest Nick Shiers talk about personal introductions, the transition from social media marketing to PR, the impact of algorithms on content creation, the value of followers vs...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Anson Cheung on Being a Tech YouTuber, Short-Form Content, Paid Promo…

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest Anson Cheung talk about what it's like being a Tech YouTuber in 2024, short-form content and the state of paid promotions for content creators, Anson Cheung Socials ht...

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Aug. 1, 2024

Daniel Camilo on China, Shenzhen, Freedom of Expression, App Bans Chi…

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and Daniel discuss life in China, particularly in Shenzhen. We also touch on the topic of app bans and the differences in political and social contexts between China and the West...

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July 18, 2024

Oliver Han on Personal Finance, Money Literacy, Dopamine Hits, Financ…

This week on the ⁠HYPEWORKS Pod⁠ we talked with Oliver Han on personal finance, communication skills, money literacy, dopamine hits, and financial freedom. Oliver Han Socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-han-62a8a44a/ ...

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July 4, 2024

Craig Santicchia on Gaming in 2024, Esports, Gen A, Roblox, AI/Blockc…

This week on the ⁠HYPEWORKS Pod⁠ we talked with Craig Santicchia, a former Fnatic executive and now gaming startup founder. We talked about the state of gaming and esports in 2024, Roblox, AI and business models and more! Cr...

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June 20, 2024

Michael Houck on VC vs Private Funding, Biz Models and Monetization S…

This week on the ⁠HYPEWORKS Pod⁠ we talked with Michael Houck, a former Airbnb product manager and Silicon Valley 'Andreessen Horowitz' backed founder. We talked about venture capital, business models and the role of AI. Mic...

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June 6, 2024

Charles Floate on Backlinks, Google Search, Sticking With SEO, Parasi…

This week on the ⁠HYPEWORKS Pod⁠ we talked with Charles Floate, one of the world's leading SEO consultants. We cover everything from SEO, to AI, Search, White Hat Advice and Charles's predictions. Charles Floate X https://tw...

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May 23, 2024

Alex Kantrowitz on AI, Tech Giants, Mark Zuckerberg, Building a Media…

This week on the ⁠HYPEWORKS Pod⁠ , we chatted to Alex Kantrowitz about his career in journalism, covering tech giants and their famous founders, and running a media company in 2024. Alex's 'Big Technology' newsletter https:/...

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May 9, 2024

Oli Barrett on Building a Successful YouTube Channel, Business of You…

This week on the ⁠HYPEWORKS Pod⁠ we had chatted to Oli Barrett about maintaining passion in business and life as well as the rapidly changing environment around AI and social media. Oli's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube...

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April 25, 2024

Maintaining Passion, Unconventional Business Opportunities, AI Rapidl…

This week on the ⁠HYPEWORKS Pod⁠ we had chatted about maintaining passion in business and life as well as the rapidly changing environment around AI and social media. Watch/Listen Watch on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@hyp...

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