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August 18, 2025 28 mins

Are you relying on a “checklist” approach to marketing only to wonder why the results never match your expectations?

In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Reed Hansen, Chief Growth Officer and owner of Market Surge, to unpack the truth about scaling a business in today’s digital world. Reed shares how his own entrepreneurial journey, from running a photography studio with his wife to leading a marketing agency, taught him that quality of business drives the quality of marketing.

If you’ve ever struggled with doubts like:

  • Why aren’t my ads or emails converting?

  • Can I really afford to outsource marketing?

  • How do I balance being present with my family while growing my business?

…this conversation will give you a fresh perspective and practical strategies.

 

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See exactly where your business ranks against competitors. Email Reed at reed@marketsurge.io to claim your free visual heatmap for the keyword of your choice.

 

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Meet Reed Hansen: 

 

Reed Hansen is the Chief Growth Officer at Market Surge, where he helps businesses scale with smart strategy and innovative technology. With an MBA from the University of Michigan and over a decade of experience in tech, marketing, and sales, Reed has worked with both scrappy startups and Fortune 500 companies. 

 

Before launching Market Surge, he and his wife built a successful photography business, where he discovered his passion for blending process, automation, and marketing to drive results. 

 

Today, Reed is known for bringing together data-driven insights and creative solutions to help businesses grow faster and smarter.

 

 

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Meet Elizabeth Mahusay:

Elizabeth Mahusay is a coach, speaker, and author passionate about helping people transform their thinking and live with purpose. A former chemistry educator turned leadership coach, she has trained thousands to overcome limiting beliefs and grow personally and professionally. Elizabeth is a certified keynote speaker with Southwestern Consulting and author of Pick Your Path. She lives in Allen, Texas, with her husband of 28 years, Fred, and they have two adult sons.

Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay

Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/

 

Don’t let another day slip by on autopilot. Pick Your Path gives you the roadmap to create lasting change. Get your copy now and put your plan into motion! 

https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Mental-Autopilot-ebook/dp/B0D6NGKLJP


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