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The Rainmaker Podcast
Stepping into leadership isn’t for the faint of heart. It's a gladiatorial arena, an unceasing battle against time, expectations, and the pressures of creating impact. For Marketers at every level, the leap from being a leader to becoming a Rainmaker – a master of self, team, role, and impact – often feels like an impossible task.
That’s where the Rainmaker Podcast comes in.
'Elevating Marketing Leaders' is not just a tagline – it's a mission. Each episode is filled with genuine, unscripted conversations with trailblazers from every corner of the business world.
These aren’t just marketers from big brands with huge budgets. These are the Marketing Leaders who have transcended the norm, overcoming obstacles and achieving the extraordinary. And inside, they’re sharing the hard-earned victories and the lessons from their struggles, giving you an insider's perspective on what it truly takes to become a Rainmaker.
We expose the conversations usually brushed under the rug and unmask game-changing strategies that are rarely discussed, like handling burnout, justifying the need for support, articulating ROI, managing 'drive-by' crises, and more.
Here you’ll find your safe space, a place where the pressures of time take a backseat, allowing you to focus on your career growth and well-being. Our goal is to inspire, providing you with the insights and tools to master your role, nurture your team, prioritize your well-being, and evolve into a career-advancing Rainmaker. Because that’s where innovation truly comes alive – at the intersection of principles, good practice, and diverse perspectives.
Are you ready to elevate, step into your fullest potential, and embrace the journey to becoming a Rainmaker?
Then join me each Wednesday for new episodes of the Rainmaker Podcast.
Let’s make it rain!
The Rainmaker Podcast
How To Turn A Major Career Setback Into A Comeback with AJ Wilcox
How do you handle reaching the pinnacle of your career, only to find yourself unexpectedly let go? In this episode, we sit down with AJ Wilcox, a remarkable marketer who, just like many of us, found himself on an unexpectedly unique path. AJ shares his experiences running the largest LinkedIn ads account, successfully generating top-tier leads for his sales team for over two years. But, there's a twist – he was fired by the very boss he had personally trained.
Our conversation explores the crucial themes of advocating your worth and self-promotion, shedding light on the significance of recognizing and communicating your value in the professional world. AJ takes us through the twists and turns of his career, transitioning from a Rainmaker for others to becoming a Marketing Owner for himself.
Join us as we uncover AJ Wilcox's inspiring journey, from career peaks to unexpected detours, and discover the valuable lessons he learned along the way.
Learn more about AJ Wilcox:
AJ Wilcox is a LinkedIn Ads pro who founded B2Linked.com, THE LinkedIn Ads agency, in 2014. He's managed over $150M in spend on the platform, they're official LinkedIn partners, he's host of the LinkedIn Ads Show podcast, and has managed 5 of the world’s top 10 LinkedIn Ads accounts. He's a ginger & triathlete. He lives in Utah with his beautiful wife and 5 adorable kids, and his company car is a wicked-fast gokart.
AJ Wilcox's Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wilcoxaj
Twitter: twitter.com/wilcoxaj
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