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Azhar Siddiqui

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Hosted by Azhar Siddiqui, the co-founder at RepStack. Uncover the secrets of hiring, onboarding and training your Virtual Assistant as we share tips, tricks and success stories. Discover how to unlock massive growth in your Digital Marketing Agency by hiring for these key roles. Our Website: https://repstack.co/Book a quick call here: https://calendly.com/repstack-discovery-call/15min

FEB 13

Architect Closing Deals - Featuring Hadiqa Kareem

What happens when an architecture graduate switches careers… and ends up closing 18 deals in a single month? In this episode of our Remote-First Employee Series, we sit down with Hadiqa from the RepStack sales team to talk about her journey from architectural design to remote sales, and how that decision changed her life. We discuss: Introduction and Guest Welcome Background and Career Journey Transition to Remote Sales Daily Routine and Work-Life Balance Fitness and Inspiration Joining Rep Stack Remote Work Culture Sales Strategies and Challenges Tools and Processes at Rep Stack End of Month Sales Pressure Engaging with Clients Global Sales Experience Cultural Insights and Learning Remote Work Misconceptions Sales Tools and AI Mentorship and Leadership Fun and Challenging Client Stories Traveling and Working Remotely Joining Rep Stack: Advice and Benefits Conclusion and Farewell 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:38 Guest Background and Career Journey 02:10 Transition to Remote Sales 02:24 Daily Routine and Work-Life Balance 03:49 Fitness and Inspiration 04:47 Joining Rep Stack and Career Growth 07:24 Remote Work vs. Office Work 10:24 Sales Strategies and Motivation 13:11 Tools and Processes at Rep Stack 14:39 End of Month Sales Pressure 14:55 Engaging with Clients 15:39 Global Sales Experience 17:05 Cultural Insights and Learning 18:41 Remote Work Misconceptions 19:36 Sales Tools and Techniques 20:12 Mentorship and Leadership 21:50 Fun Sales Stories 23:20 Travel and Work Balance 25:18 Joining Rep Stack 26:56 Conclusion and Farewell Hadiqa shares honest insights about: ✔ Remote work misconceptions ✔ Building discipline from home ✔ Sales competition vs self-growth ✔ Learning from leadership ✔ Closing 18 deals in a single month ✔ Balancing work and travel Connect with RepStack: / repstackco

39 min
FEB 12

Scaling Through Ambitious Laziness - Featuring Nick Hoard

What does it really take to scale from early-stage chaos to a multiple seven-figure agency? In this episode, Nick shares the honest truth behind growth, burnout, hiring mistakes, culture shifts, and the mindset transformation that changed everything. We dive deep into: Introduction and Warm Welcome Exploring Business Growth and Challenges The Concept of Ambitious Laziness Love, Hate, Tolerate Framework Hiring and Team Dynamics Global Hiring and Its Impact Retention Strategies and Team Care Client Expectations and Team Fairness Transitioning to Remote Work: A Case Study Testing Remote Work in Our Team Maintaining Company Culture Remotely Productivity Tools and Their Impact Defining and Measuring Company Culture Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans 📍www.linkedin.com/company/repstackco 📍 / repstackco 📍 www.facebook.com/repstackco 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 01:53 Exploring Business Growth and Challenges 03:04 The Concept of Ambitious Laziness 05:00 Love, Hate, Tolerate Framework 09:40 Hiring and Team Dynamics 11:09 Global Hiring and Its Impact 16:26 Retention Strategies and Team Care 21:20 Client Expectations and Team Fairness 22:53 Transitioning to Remote Work: A Case Study 24:13 Testing Remote Work in Our Team 25:31 Maintaining Company Culture Remotely 27:37 Productivity Tools and Their Impact 32:39 Defining and Measuring Company Culture 36:54 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

39 min
11/04/2025

How a Working Mom Built a Career in Customer Success .Alyna’s 3-Year Journey at RepStack

In this episode, Alyna, a seasoned Client Success Manager at RepStack, opens up about her inspiring journey — from being a new mom in a fast-paced ad agency to thriving in a remote-first leadership role. She shares how RepStack gave her the flexibility to grow professionally while balancing motherhood, and how tools like GoHighLevel, Make, and AI automation transformed her daily workflow. 🎙️ Here’s what you’ll discover: ✅ How Alyna transitioned from agency chaos to structured remote success. ✅ How RepStack’s culture empowers women to thrive in tech roles. ✅ The role of AI and automation in managing client success. ✅ How work-from-home can actually fuel personal and professional growth. ✅ Why mindset and skill-building are more important than degrees. If you’re a parent, marketer, or aspiring remote professional, this episode will motivate you to redefine what success looks like — on your own terms. 🌍 🕓 Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Meet Alyna 1:45 – From Ad Agency to RepStack 4:10 – Joining RepStack as a New Mom 7:30 – What It’s Like Working from Home 10:15 – The Role of a Client Success Manager 13:00 – Leadership Lessons from the CS Team 16:20 – Using GoHighLevel for Automation 18:55 – AI, Make, and ChatGPT in Daily Work 22:40 – Balancing Motherhood and Career 26:15 – Why Two Incomes Matter in Today’s Economy 29:40 – How RepStack’s Culture Empowers Women 33:00 – Alyna’s Advice for New Grads & Job Seekers 36:00 – Closing Thoughts 🔗 Connect with RepStack 📍 www.linkedin.com/company/repstackco 📍 https://www.instagram.com/repstackco/ 📍 www.facebook.com/repstackco 📍 www.tiktok.com/@repstackco

20 min
10/29/2025

Retain, Upsell, Repeat: Maham on Scaling Customer Success in a Remote-First Team

In this episode, we sit down with Maham, RepStack’s Director of Customer Success, to unpack how a tiny internal team became an Inc. 5000 company—without losing the culture that started it all. Maham shares the evolution from early roadshows to today’s Repcamps, how Customer Success scales across 150+ client accounts, what “allowing churn” means, and why her team treats retention and upsells like a sport. We also dive into leadership, switching from Athar → Azhar as exec sponsor, returning from maternity while leveling up, and practical advice for working moms and ambitious candidates. What you’ll learn The rituals that protect culture as a company scalesA director’s daily operating system (standups, temperature checks, placements)How to coach clients so hires produce outcomes, not just tasksThe mindset for retention, upsells, and buyoutsReal talk on remote work, support systems, and leading with empathyTimestamps 0:00 Intro — Who is Maham & her RepStack start (2021) 2:25 What changed from the 7-person team to Inc. 5000 5:18 Culture that stuck: roadshows → Repcamps, learning as a core value 7:45 Role breakdown: Director of Customer Success (day start to end) 11:20 “Temperature checks,” EODs, and how we read account health 14:02 Coaching clients: from hiring a person to producing outcomes 17:15 Taking on challenging accounts & why that accelerated growth 20:10 Moving from CSM → Director: owning vision and numbers 23:30 Switching exec sponsors: working with Athar vs. Azhar 26:55 Big goals vs. stretch goals — the “allow” language for churn 29:18 Why Customer Success is the most rewarding seat at RepStack 32:10 Remote realities: proactive service, 24/7 client moments 34:22 Maternity & momentum — advice for working moms (build support!) 38:05 Hiring philosophy: problem-solvers over problem-creators 41:00 How to thrive at RepStack: be uncomfortable, be coachable, be proactive 44:10 Closing thoughts — changing lives (and generations) through work

21 min
10/29/2025

How Tooba Shaped RepStack’s Training Culture Through the Success Academy

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tooba, the powerhouse behind RepStack Success Academy (RSA) — the training and placement arm we call the DNA of RepStack. 💡 From her early beginnings in computer science to finding her true calling in management and training, Tooba’s journey shows how passion, persistence, and people skills can transform a career. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ How Tooba transitioned from content writing and digital marketing into management. ✅ Why RSA is considered the backbone of RepStack and how it supports every associate. ✅ The innovative training methods RepStack uses to keep associates competitive in a fast-changing digital world. ✅ How RepStack integrates AI, automation, and GHL training to prepare certified specialists. ✅ The personal side of Tooba — her routines, her passions, and her advice for fresh graduates. Whether you’re an aspiring digital marketer, a team leader, or someone exploring remote work culture, this episode will leave you motivated and ready to take action. 🎧 Watch now to learn how Tooba shaped RepStack’s culture of growth and success. 🔗 Connect with RepStack: 📍 www.linkedin.com/company/repstackco 📍 / repstackco 📍 www.facebook.com/repstackco 📍 www.tiktok.com/@repstackco Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Meet Tooba & Her Journey 2:10 – From Computer Science to Digital Marketing 5:30 – Discovering Her Passion for Management 9:20 – Early Career & Entering the U.S. Digital Marketing Space 12:45 – Joining RepStack: From Digital Marketer to RSA 16:00 – Inside RepStack Success Academy (RSA) Explained 21:15 – Training, Tools & Hands-On Practice at RSA 25:50 – Transitioning Client Support to RSA: The Pilot Project 30:40 – Why Continuous Learning & AI Adoption Matter 36:10 – Tools Tooba Uses Daily: GHL, ClickUp & Slack 40:05 – The Importance of Executive Presence in Remote Work 45:20 – Tooba’s Personal Routines, Weekends & Balance 49:50 – Advice for Graduates & Aspiring Associates 53:30 – Final Thoughts on Growth & Culture at RepStack

23 min
10/29/2025

How a RepStack Digital Marketer Became an SEO Leader — Abubaker’s Inspiring 3-Year RepStack Journey

From starting as a digital marketing associate to leading SEO teams and ultimately being bought out by his client — Abubaker’s 3-year journey at RepStack is nothing short of inspiring. 🚀 In this episode, Abubaker shares how he: ✅ Transitioned from paid ads to mastering SEO. ✅ Built and led a 15-person global SEO team. ✅ Grew client accounts from just a few to 50+ in two years. ✅ Faced challenges of working remotely and turned them into strengths. ✅ Made the leap from RepStack to being directly hired (buyout) by his client. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Meet Abubaker & His Journey with RepStack 1:45 – From Business Setback to Joining RepStack 4:30 – Starting as a Digital Marketing Associate 7:20 – First Client Experience & Overcoming Nerves 10:05 – Exploring SEO and Transitioning from Paid Ads 13:40 – Building and Leading a 15-Person Global SEO Team 18:15 – Growing Client Accounts from 17 to 52+ 21:50 – Challenges of Leadership & Team Management 25:30 – Learning vs. Implementation: How to Apply Knowledge 29:15 – The Client Buyout Journey: Making a Tough Decision 33:00 – Life After Buyout: Shifts, Pros & Cons 37:10 – Tools of the Trade: SEO Tools, ClickUp & Google Suite 40:45 – How AI Boosted Productivity in SEO Work 44:30 – The Real Challenges of Working From Home 49:15 – Pros of Remote Work: Global Competition & No Office Politics 52:00 – Advice for Newcomers: Learning, Consistency & Never Giving Up 55:10 – Final Thoughts & Abubaker’s Message to Aspiring Marketers This story is packed with lessons on resilience, learning, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in the world of remote digital marketing agencies. 🎧 Tune in now to hear Abubaker’s inspiring transformation from Digital Marketer to SEO Leader. 🔗 Connect with RepStack: 📍 www.linkedin.com/company/repstackco 📍 / repstackco 📍 www.facebook.com/repstackco 📍 www.tiktok.com/@repstackco #RepStack #DigitalMarketing #SEO #RemoteWork #AgencyLife #CareerGrowth #Leadership #BuyoutJourney #InspiringStories #MarketingSuccess #RepStackPodcast #Abubaker #MarketingAgencyGrowth #RemoteCulture #WorkFromHomeLife #SEOLeader

18 min
07/22/2025

How Search Atlas Built a 240-Person Remote Team with Accountability, AI & Heart

What does it take to scale a remote-first company from 30 to 240+ team members across the globe? In this episode, we sit down with Manick Bhan, founder of Search Atlas, to uncover the systems, tools, and cultural frameworks that have powered one of the most efficiently scaled remote teams in the digital marketing world. 🎯 From building accountability through Hubstaff and Deel... 🚀 To running global hackathons that 3x motivation… 🤖 To leveraging AI and automation for creative and operational excellence… Manick shares it all — including how Search Atlas stays deeply human, even at scale. Whether you're a founder, team lead, or part of a distributed workforce, this conversation is packed with tactical insights on remote culture, team building, AI integration, and scalable leadership. 👥 Discover why he believes "genius is everywhere" and how he's turning that belief into business success. 📌 Don’t miss the part where we talk about Gather.Town, pulse checks, dream tracking, and how culture is built even while you sleep. 👉 Watch now and learn how to future-proof your remote team from day one. 🔗 Connect with RepStack: 📍 LinkedIn 📍 Instagram 📍 Facebook 📍 TikTok

14 min
06/11/2025

Seven Figure Agency Meets RepStack — A 5-Year Sales Journey with Henry Adams

What happens when a casual conversation turns into a career-defining moment? Meet Hussnain, RepStack’s first-ever hire — now a powerhouse closer managing high-stakes sales calls with one of the most successful marketing coaching agencies in the world: Seven Figure Agency. In this special episode, we trace Hussnain’s 5-year journey from working call center shifts and gaming late nights… to closing deals, coaching sales teams, and helping scale a remote-first team under industry legend Josh Nelson. 🎯 You’ll hear about: How a gap year and one resume changed everything The evolution from appointment setter to full-time closer Managing a 35%+ close rate with zero marketing degree The tools (like GoHighLevel) that fuel his daily workflow How remote work, sales culture, and AI automation shape his day The real impact of working at RepStack and Seven Figure Agency A rare inside look at team culture, growth, and staying motivated If you’re building a remote team, dreaming of a sales career, or curious what it takes to go from “first hire” to cornerstone performer — this episode is a must-listen. 🔗 Connect with RepStack: 📍 www.linkedin.com/company/repstackco 📍 https://www.instagram.com/repstackco/ 📍 www.facebook.com/repstackco 📍 www.tiktok.com/@repstackco #virtual assistant hiring process #virtualassistantforsmallbusiness #gohighlevelsupport #marketingassistantremote #repstack #executiveassistantskills #salestips #salesforce #marketingautomation

15 min

Hosted by Azhar Siddiqui, the co-founder at RepStack. Uncover the secrets of hiring, onboarding and training your Virtual Assistant as we share tips, tricks and success stories. Discover how to unlock massive growth in your Digital Marketing Agency by hiring for these key roles. Our Website: https://repstack.co/Book a quick call here: https://calendly.com/repstack-discovery-call/15min

Creator

Azhar Siddiqui
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

75
Rating

Clean
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