Podcast appearances and mentions of jon tsourakis

In a world of economic uncertainty, shrinking budgets, and longer sales cycles, how do smart agencies continue to grow? Jon Tsourakis, Co-Founder of Oyova, reveals how embracing discomfort, staying authentic, and focusing on fundamentals can transform your agency's performance even in the hardest times. Watch our latest video training, How to Take Charge of Your Agency's Future Revenue. During this training, you'll learn how we get qualified appointments every week using tasteful and highly targeted email outreach.In this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Jon Tsourakis breaks down how agencies can stay competitive by embracing adaptability, simplifying operations, and focusing on what truly drives growth in uncertain times. He shares actionable insights on refining your service offering, building stronger client relationships, and creating a resilient agency model that thrives despite market challenges.Tune in to learn:Why resisting comfort is key to successHow to adapt your biz dev strategy when outbound stops workingThe balance between automation and human connectionLessons from rejection and how to stay in "performance mode"Whether you're battling slow sales or looking to future-proof your agency, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.CONNECT WITH JON TSOURAKISLinkedInOYOVACONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales Schema

Whether or not to niche down is an age-old agency question and comes with lots of things to consider. But have you considered your team's dynamic in preferences when taking on clients and forming relationships? Friend of the show Jon Tsourakis is back again this week to talk about how his team helps focus the niches the company focuses on, insights on sales strategies, the challenges of M&A, and more! This week, episode 226 of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast is about leveraging team dynamics and client relationships for agency success! Watch our latest video training, How to Take Charge of Your Agency's Future Revenue. During this training, you'll learn how we get qualified appointments every week using tasteful and highly targeted email outreach.In this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Jon Tsourakis shares the importance of team alignment and cultural fit in making strategic decisions and actionable steps you can take right now to check the efficacy of your sales process. Jon Tsourakis is a seasoned leader, marketer and sales expert. He's the co-owner and President of Oyova, a national marketing and application development agency where he helps the firm identify and capitalize on new opportunities. He's a huge proponent of helping others, whether that's through one-on-one mentoring or collaborating with top digital agency owners in the Digital Mastermind where he hosts his podcast The Climb. In this episode, Dan and Jon discuss the following:The search for more fulfilling client relationships and the role of clear scopes and satisfactory results in building these relationships.The ability to share knowledge without compromising client relationships.The challenges of creating engaging content on LinkedIn and the evolving nature of content platforms.Navigating mergers and acquisitions, whether one-on-one or with a broker.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about The Digitial Agency Growth Podcast at https://www.salesschema.com/podcast/ and our Video training at http://salesschema.com/takecharge CONNECT WITH JON TSOURAKIS:LinkedInDigital MastermindCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales Schema Watch our latest video training, How to Take Charge of Your Agency's Future Revenue. During this training, you'll learn how we get qualified appointments every week using tasteful and highly targeted email outreach.

What is the true essence of leadership in a world where control must be balanced with trust, authenticity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence? In this unique mashup of "Leadership is Changing," host Denis Gianoutsos revisits powerful insights from Jon Tsourakis, Tim Branyan, and Hermann Simon. Each leader explores how modern leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of today's dynamic environment. Jon Tsourakis discusses balancing control with trust and the importance of strategic processes. Tim Branyan highlights the role of mentorship and personal branding in leadership growth. Hermann Simon delves into what makes hidden champions successful and the need for authentic leadership.Tune in to discover practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives that will help refine your leadership approach.EP297: Jon Tsourakis: Mastering Control and TrustBalancing Control: Jon Tsourakis discusses the critical balance between maintaining control and placing trust in your team, a hallmark of effective leadershipLeadership Inspirations: He reflects on lessons from Toto Wolf and Benjamin Franklin, emphasizing their strategic thinkingImportance of Processes: Jon explains why transparent systems and processes are vital for leadership success, regardless of team sizeEP302: Tim Branyan: The Power of Mentorship and Personal BrandingInfluence of Alex Hormozi: Tim Branyan shares how Alex Hormozi's leadership and success have inspired his journeyValue of Mentorship: Tim highlights the importance of learning from those who have achieved more and how mentorship accelerates growthBuilding a Personal Brand: He emphasizes the significance of personal branding and how observing successful strategies can lead to personal and professional growthEP306: Hermann Simon: Leading with Purpose and AuthenticityHidden Champions: Hermann Simon explores the traits that make hidden champions successful, including their deep focus and unity of purposeAuthentic Leadership: He discusses the difference between genuine leadership and merely playing a role, stressing the importance of authenticityAdapting Leadership Tools: Hermann explains how, while leadership fundamentals remain the same, leaders must adapt to new tools and values to stay effectiveKey Quotes:"Leadership is about trusting your team enough to let go of control, knowing that the systems and processes you've put in place will guide them to success." - Jon Tsourakis"True leadership is not just about guiding others; it's about continually growing yourself and building a brand that others can look up to." - Tim Branyan"Authentic leadership is the unity of purpose and action; it's not about playing a role, but about being genuinely committed to what you do." - Hermann SimonThe 10 Ways to Lead in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram:

"Our philosophy at Digital Mastermind, an agency leadership group, is that a rising tide lifts all boats." –– Jon Tsourakis, Owner, Digital Mastermind Group The agency landscape is extremely competitive across most verticals - some might prefer to gatekeep insights around best practices and growth levers to maintain an edge. That's not the case at all for today's guest, Jon Tsourakis. Jon is a long-time agency owner, entrepreneur, and a steadfast believer in the power of peer knowledge. As the owner of an agency leadership group, Jon knows that the secret sauce to success is sharing what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate typical agency scaling challenges. Jon joins The Deep Specialization Podcast to share everything he's learned as an agency owner and while running the Digital Mastermind Group. This peer leadership association brings over a hundred agency owners together for support, learning, and knowledge-sharing. Having run an agency since 2009, Jon knows a thing (or ten!) about running shop. His agency, Oyova, works with companies that earn between 2-50 million in revenue and offer web development and digital marketing services. So what's Jon's secret to agency success? Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, stretch your limits, and do it within a carefully selected niche. Here are the topics Jon and Corey cover in this episode: The benefits of peer groups like Digital Mastermind. Typical challenges agency leaders face from toxic employees to verticalization challenges. Jon's journey as a website agency founder and major milestones. Jon's approach to outbound and inbound, as well as the secrets to unlocking client budgets. Here are some actionable key takeaways for agency founders: Smaller agencies can make faster bets on innovation, and larger agencies can learn from that. There's power in sharing what works for your agency and what doesn't; rising tides lift all boats. You can scale talent through partnerships, it doesn't always need to be through hiring. People can sniff AI outreach a mile away, so make sure you write with intention. The resources mentioned in this episode are: - Connect with Jon on Linkedin Here- Learn about Digital Mastermind Here- Check out Jon's firm Oyova Here

Jon Tsourakis is the President and Chief Revenue Officer of Oyova, an application development and marketing agency specializing in integrating marketing and technology to create efficiencies and growth for clients. He also owns the Digital Mastermind Group, a community of digital agency owners and leaders who believe in the power of the mastermind concept to elevate the industry. Jon is a seasoned leader, strategist, and marketing expert whose entrepreneurial record includes having created two companies that averaged 4X ROI for businesses with branding and marketing models. He is extensively skilled in his industry and shines as a marketing strategist and sales developer. In this episode… Agencies and businesses need to stay relevant and competitive in order to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace. How can you face market challenges and stand out as competition through your agency's strategies? According to Jon Tsourakis, a seasoned marketing strategist and sales developer, hiring a team of experts specializing in custom software, marketing, development, and IT consulting services gives you a competitive edge. Experience and expertise in marketing and technology enable you to streamline your strategies, setting you apart from the competition. Jon shares his journey of building an application development and marketing agency that helps entrepreneurs enhance their businesses.  In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz welcomes Jon Tsourakis, President and Chief Revenue Officer of Oyova, to discuss how agencies thrive by integrating marketing and technology. Jon talks about the genesis of Oyova through a merger, the services they offer, growth-hindering mistakes that agencies make, and Oyova's business and hiring models.

Jon Tsourakis of Oyova. (oiy-ova)who offer Bespoke agency services. Custom software, marketing, development, and IT consulting. From top line to bottom line, they move the obstacles to propel your business forward.Here's where to find more:Website: www.oyova.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontsourakis___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

If you missed this conversation about collaboration with your peers with Jon Tsourakis, then you are in luck.  You can listen to it now.  When you collaborate with people you would, on the surface level think of as your competitors, it is amazing what happens. You will discover your business is healthier, your mental status healthier and the tips and tricks and strategies that you uncover can completely change how you operate your business. What about the fear of competitors stealing your secrets?  Jon  believes every business is like a fingerprint.  Each business has their own unique way about going about what it is they do. Different core values and different DNA means that not every suggestion will work for you, so you should treat input from peers like a buffet, with lots of choices.

Running an agency is tough, but invaluable lessons can be learned from those who've spent years growing in the trenches. In this episode, I sat down with Jon Tsourakis, a veteran agency owner of over 15 years, who doesn't look a day over 30. (Had to say that in case he reads this.) As the founder of Oyova, Jon has led his digital marketing agency from humble beginnings to a thriving team of 30. He's made mistakes, evolved his offerings, and learned countless tips for building an agency poised for longevity. In an honest, insightful conversation, Jon shares the failures, adaptations, and wins he's experienced on his agency journey. Expect hard-won advice on finding your niche, leading remote teams, bouncing back from burnout, building community, and having the flexibility to grow successfully.  Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/lessons-from-an-agency-leader/

Jon Tsourakis is the Co-owner, President, and Chief Revenue Officer at Oyova, an agency offering integrated digital solutions such as app development, web design, and marketing to create efficient processes for company growth. Jon is a serial entrepreneur and marketing strategist whose continual study of brand identity, business communications, buyer behavior, sales conversion, and various digital marketing techniques, keeps him astute to industry standards. His resume includes executive positions with digital agencies, including Innersight dZine Studio, REVOLT, and the Digital Mastermind Group, and his sales and leadership expertise led him to roles as Marketing Director and President for Astrum and CentralComp, respectively. In this episode… Adversity catalyzes change, forcing people to step outside their comfort zones and try something new, which leads to personal and professional development. Learning new skills lends itself to growth, enriching our life experiences and is attained as a result of learning from our mistakes — and can work in our favor to build successful businesses. Jon Tsourakis, an agency principal and business owner, is a prime example. He stumbled into the marketing industry after a friend invited him to work for his father's agency. Jon quickly discovered his talents and put his expertise to work by launching his own marketing business. Starting any business is intimidating, but without risks, there are no rewards. Jon's experience with launching his company is a testament to how we can leverage mistakes to build a successful company. In this episode of The Growth Fire podcast, Kevin Hourigan talks to Jon Tsourakis, Co-owner, President, and Chief Revenue Officer of Oyova, about his career journey in the marketing industry and the lessons it taught him. Jon shares marketing strategies, why he partnered with another agency to create Oyova, and the motivation behind going into business for himself.

Have you ever wondered how to steer through change and coach others along the way? Get ready to explore game-changing insights on leadership dynamics.In this episode, Curt Tueffert and Jon Tsourakis reflect on different types of leadership, understanding human behavior when faced with change, and how to coach people through it. Curt highlights the need for collaboration, understanding the 'why' behind decisions, and using Simon Sinek's book 'Start With Why' as a tool. Hear Jon's story of being fired from his job working for his father and then thrust into a leadership role. Discover how he had to learn to lead through trial and error, bringing him to where he is today. Listen in and embrace critical strategies for fostering more profound connections with individuals while guiding your company toward success!In this episode:How adapting to change can help leaders stay relevant and effectiveWhy leaders need to be aware of the fear reflex on the part of the people encountering a new person and be able to coach the new person through itHow Jon challenges people in his team to think about ways that they can do things better, and how this mentality is essential to being a successful leadersUnderstand how successful leaders often have a good relationship with control, which allows them to be more efficient in achieving their goalsMain takeaways:Be able to reframe your reason to get more people on board with your decisionJudge leaders by their actions and not their appearancesHelp people tap into their inner resources to find courage and strengthAlways think about how to do things in a better wayLeadership can be learned, and it comes naturally through trial and errorHave processes in place to lead teams effectivelyQuotes:“If we can at least try to articulate why we're about to do what we're going to do and then repeat it, rehearse it, reframe it, recolor it, we will slowly get more people to adopt it rather than the militaristic do it because I'm the authority figure.” - Curt Tueffert“Always be on time to communicate when you're not going to be on time and make sure you always show up.” - Jon Tsourakis“One thing is for us to go through change personally, but the other thing is actually for us to lead the change.” - Denis GianoutsosConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

Becoming a sales-driven agency is about so much more than just client- or customer-centric. It's about continually looking for all the different things that can be sold within a company and organizing your team for success. This week, episode 171 of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast is about AI, the recession, and becoming a sales-driven agency.Watch our new recorded video training: Relationship-Driven New Business At-ScaleIn this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Dan Englander and Jon Tsourakis cover various topics, from the importance of introducing your team to your clients early in the process to actionable steps you can take right now to elevate your sales hiring practices. Jon Tsourakis is the President of Oyova, a web app and digital marketing agency, recently featured on INC 5000's fastest-growing companies list. He also hosts a podcast, The Climb, produced by the Digital Mastermind, a mastermind group of digital agencies from around the world.In this episode, Dan Jon discuss the following:The recession and what it means for agencies and B2B sales companies.The future of sales in regards to developing technologies like AI.Shifting to a sales-driven agency model: what it is, what that looks like, and how Jon has done it.Critical thinking tests and other tactics for hiring the best salespeople you can find.Let us know what you think about today's episode format! Did you like the more relaxed setup? And thanks again to Jon for being a longtime friend of the show and coming on to talk with us again!Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH JON:LinkedInDigital MastermindCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales Schema

In today's show, we talk to Jon Tsourakis, a serial entrepreneur with many hats. A seasoned leader, strategist, and expert in brand identity, business communications, buyer behavior, sales conversions, marketing systems, product/service design, and digital marketing. He created two companies that averaged 4X's ROI for businesses with branding and marketing models. In his industry, he has done it all to some extent: write, draw, code, and design, but he shines most as a marketing strategist and sales developer. He has a unique ability to organize chaos, simplify the complex, and build a team to overcome obstacles and challenges.      Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by Dubb. Up your email game and make videos that convert! Get two free weeks and 50% off your first two months with this link: therealjasonduncan.com/dubb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quitting your job in the middle of a recession sounds like a very risky move to most, but if you know your worth and refuse to give up on yourself, you will find a path to success. Leaning into our skills, knowing what we can offer the world, and how we can help others, is vital so that we are not settling in a space that is holding us back from our true potential. Today's guest is a great example of knowing your worth and value, and continuing to strive for excellence.Jon Tsourakis is a seasoned leader, marketer and sales expert. He's the co-owner and President of Oyova, a national marketing and application development agency where he helps the firm identify and capitalize on new opportunities. Jon is passionate about helping others, whether that's individual mentoring or collaborating with top digital agency owners in the Digital Mastermind where he hosts his podcast The Climb.In this episode, Jon shares the story of his journey quitting his job in the middle of the 2008 recession, which eventually led him to building his own business where he helps companies with their digital platforms and presence. It was Jon's unwavering commitment to himself that kept him from giving up and settling for another unfulfilling job. He believed in the skills he had, and knew that we all have our own magic and ability to make an impact on the world.Key highlights:Leaving his job in the middle of the recessionHow his current business helps companiesWhat mistakes are companies making?Why Jon's dad fired him from the family businessWhat led Jon to quit his job during the recessionWhy he decided to start his own companySplitting from his business partnerHis thoughts on collaboration over competitionWhat should a company do if they have a small marketing budget?Where is the industry going?What is more important- marketing or sales?Get comfortable with your soft skillsJon's morning routine and non-negotiablesConnect with Jon:LinkedIn: Jon TsourakisWebsite: oyova.comApply to join Jon's digital mastermind: digitalmastermind.comConnect with Eric:Be sure to connect with me in the Lead Sell Grow - The Human Experience Mastermind Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadsellgrow/Pick up your copy of B2B Sales Secrets HereLearn more about our services: www.TheGoalGuide.comImprove your sales and stay connected – Free Gifts Here https://shor.by/TheGoalGuide

It's great to have you back again! Today, we bring you a mashup episode featuring Curt Tueffert and Jon Tsourakis. Listen to their intriguing answers to who their favorite leaders are and what they have observed from these noteworthy individuals. Listen in as they tackle the significance of having a good relationship with motivation and control and how leaders must find ways to amp up their leadership skills with the tools available to them. In this episode: Curt Tueffert talks about how leaders lead with various motives. He emphasizes the importance of picking leaders based on what and how they do in their lane. Take advantage of the presence of tools and technology to advance your leadership skills - we are moving toward collaboration. Jon Tsourakis shares his observation on the relationship between successful leaders when it comes to motivation and control. Even little habits or processes are significant - make sure that they serve you better in life. Key Takeaways: Look up to leaders based on their motives and how they perform in their lane Make use of the tools around you to help with your leadership advancement Successful leaders can let go of control and trust the team Take a closer look at the processes and systems to optimize Allow for shared vulnerability with the team to establish deeper connections Tweetable Quotes: "Leadership continues to ebb and flow and evolve. And I think now we're trying to collaborate because the world is smaller, technology is larger, there are more tools available for us to help in our leadership advancement.” - Curt Tueffert “[For] most successful people, there's this ability to let go of control, and just really trust the team around them to get these things done.” - Jon Tsourakis Reach out to Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ (http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/)  Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/) Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/)

Sales and Cigars Episode 57 Technical and Creative Marketing with Jon Tsourakis Walter sits down with Jon Tsourakis of OYOVA. Jon talks about problem solving for clients and creating engaging marketing.  Creating a marketing strategy for potential clients by identifying their needs and the needs of their competition. Join Jon for a Digital Mastermind Event October 16th 17th and 19th in St. Augustine Florida for more information go to https://www.digitalmastermind.com/about Connect with Jon Tsourakis https://www.oyova.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontsourakis/ https://twitter.com/JonTsourakis jon@oyova.com Connect with Walter Crosby https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterlcrosby/ https://calendly.com/walter-helix/15-minute-virtual-cup-of-coffee https://helixsalesdevelopment.com/ https://helixsalesdevelopment.com/podcast/ walter@HelixSalesDevelopment.com  

Ever been curious about which books on your to-be-read list need to be bumped to the top? Experiencing a struggle in your agency and need a good read that will help you without overwhelming you? In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Jon Tsourakis again to dissect their favorite books and discuss which ones should be on your TBR list, and which aren't that entertaining for the agency owner. This week, episode 136 of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast is about our favorite business books lately and how we apply the teachings in these books to our businesses! Watch our new recorded video training: Relationship-Driven New Business At-ScaleIn this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Dan Englander and Jon Tsourakis share the importance of reading to shake up your thinking and take you to the next level in your business and actionable steps you can take right now to gain insight and value from reading. Jon Tsourakis is the President of Oyova, a web app and digital marketing agency, recently featured on INC 5000's fastest-growing companies list. He also hosts a podcast, The Climb, produced by the Digital Mastermind, a mastermind group of digital agencies from around the world.In this episode, Dan and Jon discuss the following:Hiring and work culture styles based on popular books, like Rework or The Smart Bear blog, and how we apply the teachings of these cultures and dynamic shifts to our own agencies.The power Jon finds in doing Sunday work and scheduling Monday emails to his team and employees. How we both took away the power of certainty through a book that was not a business professional development book, and how we can learn from different perspectives.The book(s) that shook our thinking up, that we revisit, and that we recommend to our team to read.This episode will fill your kindle or bookshelf with powerful reads that you'll want your whole team to read.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH JON TSOURAKIS:LinkedInDigital MastermindCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales SchemaLINKS MENTIONED:Jon Tsourakis – A Battle-Tested Sales Process for Complex Marketing ServicesAgency New Business Year in Review with Special Guest Jon Tsourakis

Ep #93 - Jon Tsourakis and David McGraw are back with another episode of The Climb, Episode 93. Jon speaks with author Gary Barker about the power of sales.

In today's world, it is necessary for leaders to have a good understanding of technology and how it affects business. They also need to be able to connect with people on a human level so that they can understand what they're trying to do for them. And finally, they need to have humility because they're not always the loudest or best at communicating their thoughts to everybody. Jon Tsourakis is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned leader, strategist, and expert in brand identity, business communications, buyer behavior, sales conversions, marketing systems, product/service design, and digital marketing. He created two companies that averaged 4X's ROI for businesses with branding and marketing models. In his industry, he has done it all to some extent: write, draw, code, design, but he shines most as a marketing strategist and sales developer. He has a unique ability to organize chaos, simplify the complex, and build a team to overcome obstacles and challenges. Jump right in and listen as Jon and Denis tackle the essential points in becoming more connected with the people and leading the company to success. In this episode: Jon discusses how he challenges people in his team to think about ways that they can do things better, and how this mentality is essential to being a successful leader.  Be wary of the dangers of staying stagnant and repeating old habits. Understand how dangerous it can be to rely on defaults rather than thinking about ways to improve. Jon shares how he worked for his father and was fired in front of a group of people. Successful leaders often have a good relationship with control, which allows them to be more efficient in achieving their goals. The new way of leading is based on understanding information and being selective. Employees today demand honesty more than ever and leaders must lead with their best foot forward and be authentic in order to keep employees happy. Key Takeaways: Always think about how to do things in a better way Beware of repeating old habits and staying stagnant Leadership can be learned and it comes naturally through trial and error Have processes in place to lead teams effectively Being emotionally triggered in today's world is not the way to go Honesty and authenticity are the demands of employees Being connected to people is important in order to make sound decisions Tweetable Quotes: “Always be on time to communicate when you're not going to be on time and make sure you always show up.” - Jon Tsourakis “It's more genuine being with somebody saying, hey, we're going to align what it is that you want with what it is that I want. And it's going to be mutual based on these outcomes.” - Jon Tsourakis Connect with Jon by checking out his https://www.oyova.com (website) and http://linkedin.com/in/jontsourakis (LinkedIn). Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ (http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/)  Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/) Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/)

There's a big blue ocean of opportunity out there and on this episode, I talk to fellow agency owner, Jon Tsourakis. We talk about how he was fired from the family business at a young age, he once increased a product cost from $500/mo to $3500/mo overnight and much more.Support the show (http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com)

In this GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Jon Tsourakis. Jon is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned leader and strategist. As a sales and marketing expert, he is constantly studying brand identity, business communications, buyer behaviour, sales conversions, marketing systems, product/service design and all things digital.He has created two companies that average 4X's ROI for businesses with branding and marketing models. In 2019, he merged his agency and became co-owner of Oyova. As President and Chief Revenue Officer he's responsible for the sales and growth of the company.Robert and Jon discuss:What Jon is seeing right nowHow are agencies responding to the new world?What are their biggest issues?How do they resolve them?What do find yourself telling agencies all the time?Why don't they act when they know what they should do?How should agencies look at the future? What do they need to deal with? This is a bite-size version of the hour-long video. To watch the rest head on over to GYDA Member Hub!

You all really enjoyed our previous episode with Jon Tsourakis last year; you can listen to his episode here. We decided to bring him back and discuss the different ways our businesses have grown this year, adapted to the trends, hired team members and more. That's why episode 113 of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast is about the agency's new business year in review with Special Guest Job Tsourakis! Watch our new recorded video training: Relationship-Driven New Business At-ScaleIn this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Jon Tsourakis and I are sharing the importance of learning valuable lessons, even if they are more expensive processes to learn, and actionable steps you can take right now to improve your team dynamic to increase profit and happiness in the workplace. Jon Tsourakis is the President of Oyova, a web app and digital marketing agency, recently featured on INC 5000's fastest-growing companies list. He also hosts a podcast, The Climb, produced by the Digital Mastermind, a mastermind group of digital agencies from around the world.In this episode, Jon and I discuss the following:Each of our year-in-reviews and how we feel we've succeeded in 2021.Our hiring processes, how we went about hiring new team members, and where we felt like we learned a few lessons on agency team membership growth.The power of strategic partnerships for referral sources and business acquisition. What Jon has planned for 2022 and how his agency plans on utilizing the lessons learned in 2021 to accomplish that.The more team you have involved in the sales process, the better the return on said project, and the more involved team members are, the better the situation is for everyone. So embrace that collaboration and design element in the team dynamic.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH JON TSOURAKIS:LinkedInDigital Mastermind community group: send an email to jon@digitalmastermind.comCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales SchemaLINKS MENTIONED:Hard-Hitting Interview Questions

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and marketing & sales expert Jon Tsourakis as they talk about sales mindset, how to sell without being salesy, how to improve your sales conversations & conversions – and so much more! In this episode you'll learn about: - Betting on yourself & sustainable growth - Early phase challenges vs later phase challenges of growing your business - Sales mindset & overcoming blocks and objections in your sales conversations EPISODE NOTES Jon Tsourakis is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned leader, and strategist. He's an expert in brand identity, business communications, buyer behavior, sales conversions, marketing systems, product/service design, and digital marketing. In 2019, he merged his agency and became co-owner of Oyova. As President and Chief Revenue Officer, he is responsible for the sales and growth of the company. You can find him here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontsourakis/ ------------- If you enjoyed this episode, learned something new, had an epiphany moment - or were reminded about a simple truth that you had forgotten, please let me know by leaving a review and a comment! I'm always open to suggestions – maybe you have a specific topic in mind that you would love to learn more about or you know someone who would be a fantastic guest for this show – leave a comment and let me know! Oh, and make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on any of the amazing future episodes! If you'd like to connect more, you can find me here: Website: www.wiredforsuccess.solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wired_for_success/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudia.garbutt.1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-garbutt/ HELPFUL RESOURCES Get my FREE “Prime Your Brain for Success in Less Than 5 min Each Day” audio file that is specifically designed for ambitious, mission-driven entrepreneurs who want to start their day more focused, inspired & energized! Wanna find out how I can help you leverage the power of your mind and tap into the wisdom of your body to feel fully aligned, trust your intuition, and achieve your goals with ease and joy rather than with constant hustle and pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion – book a free 20min Strategy Session with me: https://bit.ly/2YemfIe Are you too busy to enjoy your life and would like to free up more time to do all the things you love? Check out my “5 Days to Getting Your Life Back” productivity course that teaches ambitious, mission-driven entrepreneurs how to win back 1-2h of precious time each day

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and marketing & sales expert Jon Tsourakis as they talk about sales mindset, how to sell without being salesy, how to improve your sales conversations & conversions – and so much more! In this episode you'll learn about:  - Betting on yourself & sustainable growth - Early phase challenges vs later phase challenges of growing your business - Sales mindset & overcoming blocks and objections in your sales conversations   EPISODE NOTES Jon Tsourakis is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned leader, and strategist. He's an expert in brand identity, business communications, buyer behavior, sales conversions, marketing systems, product/service design, and digital marketing. In 2019, he merged his agency and became co-owner of Oyova. As President and Chief Revenue Officer, he is responsible for the sales and growth of the company.   You can find him here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontsourakis/ ------------- If you enjoyed this episode, learned something new, had an epiphany moment - or were reminded about a simple truth that you had forgotten, please let me know by leaving a review and a comment! I'm always open to suggestions – maybe you have a specific topic in mind that you would love to learn more about or you know someone who would be a fantastic guest for this show – leave a comment and let me know! Oh, and make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on any of the amazing future episodes!   If you'd like to connect more, you can find me here: Website: www.wiredforsuccess.solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wired_for_success/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudia.garbutt.1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-garbutt/     HELPFUL RESOURCES Get my FREE “Prime Your Brain for Success in Less Than 5 min Each Day” audio file that is specifically designed for ambitious, mission-driven entrepreneurs who want to start their day more focused, inspired & energized!   Wanna find out how I can help you leverage the power of your mind and tap into the wisdom of your body to feel fully aligned, trust your intuition, and achieve your goals with ease and joy rather than with constant hustle and pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion – book a free 20min Strategy Session with me: https://bit.ly/2YemfIe   Are you too busy to enjoy your life and would like to free up more time to do all the things you love? Check out my “5 Days to Getting Your Life Back” productivity course that teaches ambitious, mission-driven entrepreneurs how to win back 1-2h of precious time each day  

Jon Tsourakis is the President and Chief Revenue Officer at Oyova, a national marketing and application development agency. He is also the founder and president of Central Comp, an ancillary services provider helping TPAs and self-insured employers offer the best care at the best price. We talk about digital marketing strategies, personalizing marketing campaigns, and consistently creating value for your customers.   Timestamps [01:02] Jon's entrepreneurial journey [01:56] How to overcome post-merger integration challenges [04:23] Jon's experience with management blueprints [05:20] Implementing EOS for healthy business growth [07:20] Practical tips for growing a successful business [09:01] How to get your business in front of potential customers [10:34] Managing and leveraging social media use for your business [12:45] The best business marketing strategies in 2021 [15:04] The future of marketing; predictions and trends for 2021 and beyond [16:40] How to effectively personalize your marketing campaigns [17:45] Leadership and team-building [20:05] How to strategically scale your sales process [25:40] How to find and target your social media audience [26:45] B2B marketing strategies for small businesses [31:15] Pros and cons of inbound marketing [34:07] How to consistently create value for your customers   Links and Resources Jon's LinkedIn The Digital Mastermind Group Jon's Website Steve's New Book: Buyable Steve's blog Complete the Buyability Assessment https://StevePreda.com

https://youtu.be/FX_yCPNjx-g Jon Tsourakis is the President and Chief Revenue Officer at Oyova, a national marketing and application development agency. He is also the founder and president of Central Comp, an ancillary services provider helping TPAs and self-insured employers offer the best care at the best price. We talk about digital marketing strategies, personalizing marketing campaigns, and consistently creating value for your customers.   --- Make your CEO Famous with Jon Tsourakis Our guest is Jon Tsourakis, the President and Chief Revenue Officer of  Oyova Software that helps integrate marketing and technology to create efficiencies and growth for companies across North America. He is also the founder and president of CentralComp, a provider of ancillary healthcare products such as hearing aids, prosthetics, home healthcare equipment, etc. They also help customers navigate the claims process. So, welcome to the show, John. Thank you so much for having me, Steve. It's a pleasure to be here, man. It's exciting to have you. So, you have been kind of a serial entrepreneur, may I call you? I mean, you certainly have, seems to have founded multiple businesses. You merged one of them with a bigger one, which you run, you have another business. So tell us a little bit about your journey, entrepreneur journey, how did you get here? I always knew when I was a kid that I wanted to own a business. I don't have one of those stories where like I went door to door selling things. I had a family business working with my father. And so I learned some things from him, but then he fired me, which kind of put me into a different growth trajectory, needless to say. And I was going to school with some other entrepreneurs. It was a son and his father, they started a marketing company and then they offered me a job. And I worked for them for a little bit. It got really corporate. And I decided that, hey, this is my time to start. It was the worst time. It was in the pit of the recession in 2008, 2009. But since then, things have tended to go alright, but I've learned a lot of lessons along the way. Okay, and then you built this company and you merged it. So how did this merger go? Was this a really tough thing to do? A challenging transaction, emotionally, financially? Can you tell me a little bit about that? So when I first started my company, I had a business partner, we ended up having a falling out and I was like, okay, cool, this is, I'm gonna do everything on my own now. And people would say the things, the worst ships are partnerships and I would tend to agree with some of those at the time, but then I realized doing some personal development myself, maybe I could have done better in that relationship. So I joined a mastermind group, a peer group, which now I think we run, and I learned a lot in that group. What I also learned is that I could have a business partner, and that's who I met in that group. So we stayed in contact over some time, and in 2018, the economy was going so well, it seemed like it was a good time to merge. So we decided to do that. But to answer some of the specifics in your question, emotionally, yeah, you're changing things. You're now going to be a part of another company. You're divesting the name of another brand and then moving it in. So some things will play with your egos there. Finances, for sure, you wanna make sure that you're taken care of. And maybe there are some processes and some things before based on the way that you did things with money that aren't either kosher based on the person that you're working with, or it's just not a good way to manage money with another person. So for sure, a lot of those things you're confronted with during that time. Building something is like raising a baby; you invest emotionally, but eventually, you have to let go of control.Share on X I definitely have the same experience. It's an emotionally charged thing and you build something which is your baby and th...

Watch our new recorded video training:Relationship-Driven New Business At-Scale The two giant new business shifts. Commonalities we use to build relationships between our clients and decision-makers.​ Actual copy examples so you can get inspired. Today's Guest: Jon is a seasoned leader, marketer and sales expert. He's the co-owner and President of Oyova, a national marketing and […]

Recently, I was invited on The Climb hosted by Jon Tsourakis, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Oyova, to talk about the legal counsel I provide to agencies. In this crossover episode, the tables are turned. Jon joins me to talk about how an agency leader approaches legal issues and to share his advice for other agency owners. We cover topics like: - Negotiating contracts with clients, other agencies, and freelancers - Properly valuing and charging for your expertise - Asking clients the hard questions upfront Other resources mentioned during the podcast: - Digital Mastermind Group Annual Event - Want to join the Digital Mastermind Group? Email Jon at Jon@digitalmastermind.com To hear more from Innovative Agency owners, listen to The Innovative Agency podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for #FlipMyFunnel in your

Jon Tsourakis shares tips for running a digital marketing agency in the post-pandemic landscape. Hear insights about: Jon's journey into marketing and entrepreneurship The different products and services that make Oyova unique Jon's perspective on running a digital marketing agency with a growth mindset How Jon found additional revenue streams beyond the typical agency business model Marketing, technology, and the relationship that ties those two things together The most important financial lessons Jon has learned in building an agency Strategies Jon would recommend to agency owners who want to grow their businesses Running a Digital Marketing Agency in 2021 Jon Tsourakis is the President of Oyova, a web app and digital marketing agency, recently featured on INC 5000's fastest-growing companies list. He also hosts a podcast, The Climb, produced by the Digital Mastermind, a mastermind group of digital agencies from around the world. In this episode of the Progressive Agency Podcast, Jon joins us to share his experience with running a digital marketing agency. He also discusses some of the top strategies agency owners can use to grow their business. Creating Revenue Streams Running a digital marketing agency has enabled Jon to work with a broad spectrum of clients ranging from $2 Million to $200 Million, offering everything from digital marketing packages and retainers to application/web development and technology services. In addition, Jon and his team at Oyova work with other marketing agencies in a white label capacity or strategic partnership to help them with web development, integrations, and a handful of other specialized processes. They also help clients sell their deals for a premium, which is another added bonus of working with Jon and his team. If there's one thing we can learn from this, it's that there are always additional revenue streams out there if you're willing to look. This is especially true when you look at your agency's differentiators. What Sets Your Agency Apart? One of the reasons Oyova has been able to find and maintain unique revenue streams is because they are an authority figure within their niche. Jon and his team have deep expertise in marketing and technology, as well as the relationship that ties those two things together. They are not afraid to make that known in client meetings, but they do it in such a way that it highlights their ability to collaborate with others. Positioning is a major element of business development, and Jon's insights are a testament to that. As always, please visit me at www.theprogressivedentist.com for more informative, money-saving podcast episodes like this one. Additional Resources: FREE COVID Loan Grant Calculator Download Website: www.theprogressivedentist.com Twitter: @CraigC2742 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcodycpa How to Connect with Jon Tsourakis: Website: https://www.oyova.com/ https://www.digitalmastermind.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontsourakis/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/oyova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oyovausa Twitter: https://twitter.com/oyovausa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O1NbZS3JpkXCIm5dpSdnQ About Jon Tsourakis: Jon Tsourakis is the President of Oyova, a web app and digital marketing agency, recently featured on INC 5000's fastest-growing companies list. He also hosts a podcast, The Climb, produced by the Digital Mastermind, a mastermind group of digital agencies from around the world.

Do you want to sharpen your habits and practices for peak performance? Do you have rhythm you want in your life, business and leadership? Are you ready to climb to the heights of your personal and professional performance? Our special guest Jon Tsourakis answers these and other questions about leadership, culture, performance and productivity. Jon is a longtime serial and currently owns or has a part of at least three businesses. He's a co-owner and President and Chief Revenue Officer of a company called a Oyova, a national marketing and application development agency, where they help helps the firm identify and capitalize on opportunities. He's also an owner of two other businesses – one that's healthcare based (CentralComp) and one for people looking to work in sports related businesses (Jobs In Sports). Jon also facilitates the Digital Mastermind, which is a collection of some of the top digital marketing agencies. He also has a podcast called The Climb. Jon is a huge proponent of experiencing different countries, cultures and cuisines, which makes Jon an adventurer. He also has a love of people that drives him every day, and he's very involved in giving his time and mentoring. He also has a unique ability to organize chaos, simplify the complex and build a team to overcome obstacles and challenges. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Finding the right partners is more important than deciding on the right business Keys for starting and owning multiple businesses (structure and priorities) Strategies for maintaining your priorities in the midst of constant change and chaos Strategies for more intentional and effective communication Energy management matters more than time management A company is a collection of people including their hearts and minds Simple routines to improve your energy, focus and output The impact of sleep and what you eat on your focus and productivity Using daily tracking to assess your habits, practices and energy Assessing your performance patterns to enhance your performance The power and impact of rhythm in your eating, sleep, habits and the people around you The role of trust in building personal rhythm and team rhythm Find every opportunity to give and share praise with your team Leadership lessons from drumming The importance of listening to the red flags you experience in business The importance of having conditions of satisfaction with your clients and customers (ideal client profile) Key questions to ask potential clients (e.g. On a scale of 1-10 how needy are you?) Keys to sales – authenticity, loving people and making people feel special Navigating challenging times – be creative, optimistic, honest and adaptive Leadership ideas for COVID and all times Power of a mastermind If you want to grow, get uncomfortable being uncomfortable Resources: Jon Tsourakis (jon@digitalmastermind.com) Oyova Website Digital MasterMind Website The Climb Podcast The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera

Jon Tsourakis and David McGraw discuss breaking through in this episode of The Climb. Looking for tips and tricks to get your agency past it's current Plateau, how to leverage interns vs full time and protecting your agency with a gem you should have in all your contracts. Be sure to like and follow The Digital Mastermind Group!   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join Digital Mastermind: Website ► https://www.digitalmastermind.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect w/Digital Mastermind Group Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/digmastermindgroup Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/digitalmastermindgroup/ LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-mastermind-group/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/dig_mastermind ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with Jon Tsourakis: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/jon.tsourakis/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/jontsourakis/ LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontsourakis/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/jontsourakis ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬