Building Company Culture That Scales in 2026
In this episode, Adam Torres and George Essex, Senior Vice President at BRANDED, talk about building strong company culture while scaling U.S. operations. George shares lessons on leadership under pressure, hiring with values, and why consistent, human-led branding is essential for long-term success. About BRANDED BRANDED is a brand creation and implementation agency. The company invents and grows brands through bright ideas that are brilliantly executed, driving tangible efficiencies and meaningful change for its clients. Offering services across Brand Creation (Innovation / Strategy / Visual Identity), Brand Implementation (Packaging Design / Imagery / Artwork Production), and Brand Management (Technology / Brand Compliance / Sustainability), BRANDED provides an end-to-end offering that is truly connected. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How AJ Cassata Uses Cold Outreach and AI to Build Predictable B2B Lead Systems
On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews AJ Cassata, Co-Founder & CEO of Revenue Boost, about using cold outreach and AI to generate consistent, high-quality B2B leads. AJ explains how he shifted from struggling agency owner to building predictable outbound systems, the role of targeted lists and good copy, and why outbound is often the best first channel for agencies, consultants, and B2B startups looking to scale. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From The Apprentice to Insights Leader: How Devora Rogers Helps Brands Turn Data into Growth
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Devora Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents, about how brands can use consumer research to unlock growth and stay connected to their audiences. From her early career in media to leading insights at a top research firm, Rogers shares lessons on the power of data, the limits of AI, and how great storytelling drives brand impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Pizza Delivery to $35M: Dan Henry on Building Digital Empires
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Dan Henry, Founder of GetClients.com. Dan shares how he built an eight-figure business and generated over $35 million selling digital products. From his bestselling books Digital Millionaire Secrets and The Pocket Guide to High Ticket Selling to his mission of empowering entrepreneurs, Dan reveals how digital products can transform businesses, create educated customers, and open new revenue streams. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Turning Data To Dollars
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Kenny Ridgell, Founder & CEO of Ridge Media, to unpack how his team turns data into dollars for small and mid-sized businesses. We trace Kenny’s journey from a college app to building a full-service, fractional marketing team, then dive into real A/B testing examples, CRM + ad attribution, and how AI is speeding up everything from landing pages to lead qualification. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices