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Welcome to episode six of Future Driven! This week, Adam talked to Gary Ritkes, co-founder of SproutLoud Media Networks. As professionals in the marketing industry with different specialties, Adam and Gary explore SproutLoud’s history and effective leadership styles.
SproutLoud had a banner year in 2020, powering through COVID-19 with their entire staff. Gary gives us some insight into his incredible company culture and how his business was able to achieve so much in the face of such a challenging year. As the founder and leader of a company with a long history and an empowering culture, Gary has a unique perspective on leadership.
Future Driven is hosted by Adam Kopp, founder and CEO of Madak, a strategic marketing agency. Each week, Adam brings on an industry professional to talk about their careers, leadership, and goals for the future.
0:47: Adam introduces Gary Ritkes, founder of SproudLoud Media Networks.
2:06: Gary talks about his background and how he got to be where he is today, starting as a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology.
5:25: SproutLoud works with manufacturers to market their products through retailers, and Gary tells us exactly how that works.
8:05: Adam inquires about SproutLoud’s digital services.
10:01: Is SproutLoud focused on specific industries?
12:58: Adam and Gary discuss how SproutLoud looks for new partners and new customers to expand their business.
15:51: Touching on everything from the company’s culture to its COVID response, Gary tells us about SproutLoud.
17:11: Employee empowerment has been part of SproutLoud’s culture since its fifth employee.
18:38: What does it mean to build a culture?
20:50: Adam asks Gary about his leadership style and how he encourages his employees to succeed.
21:41: For me, the biggest thrill is watching people grow within the company.
26:15: Adam asks Gary what the future looks like for himself and SproutLoud.
27:53: Gary talks about his goals for SproutLoud and how he wants to provide the right tools and technology for businesses of all sizes to succeed.
This week, Gary Ritkes gave us a unique perspective on leadership and success through the lens of his company, SproutLoud Media Networks. He and Adam discussed how he got to where he is today, how SproutLoud is doing, and where he sees himself and his business in the future.
Welcome to episode six of Future Driven! This week, Adam talked to Gary Ritkes, co-founder of SproutLoud Media Networks. As professionals in the marketing industry with different specialties, Adam and Gary explore SproutLoud’s history and effective leadership styles.
SproutLoud had a banner year in 2020, powering through COVID-19 with their entire staff. Gary gives us some insight into his incredible company culture and how his business was able to achieve so much in the face of such a challenging year. As the founder and leader of a company with a long history and an empowering culture, Gary has a unique perspective on leadership.
Future Driven is hosted by Adam Kopp, founder and CEO of Madak, a strategic marketing agency. Each week, Adam brings on an industry professional to talk about their careers, leadership, and goals for the future.
0:47: Adam introduces Gary Ritkes, founder of SproudLoud Media Networks.
2:06: Gary talks about his background and how he got to be where he is today, starting as a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology.
5:25: SproutLoud works with manufacturers to market their products through retailers, and Gary tells us exactly how that works.
8:05: Adam inquires about SproutLoud’s digital services.
10:01: Is SproutLoud focused on specific industries?
12:58: Adam and Gary discuss how SproutLoud looks for new partners and new customers to expand their business.
15:51: Touching on everything from the company’s culture to its COVID response, Gary tells us about SproutLoud.
17:11: Employee empowerment has been part of SproutLoud’s culture since its fifth employee.
18:38: What does it mean to build a culture?
20:50: Adam asks Gary about his leadership style and how he encourages his employees to succeed.
21:41: For me, the biggest thrill is watching people grow within the company.
26:15: Adam asks Gary what the future looks like for himself and SproutLoud.
27:53: Gary talks about his goals for SproutLoud and how he wants to provide the right tools and technology for businesses of all sizes to succeed.
This week, Gary Ritkes gave us a unique perspective on leadership and success through the lens of his company, SproutLoud Media Networks. He and Adam discussed how he got to where he is today, how SproutLoud is doing, and where he sees himself and his business in the future.
