The Authority Formula
Guest: Jamie Gilleland | CEO of RIF Social, Automation Strategist, Business Leader
In this episode of The Authority Formula, George Wright III talks with Jamie Gilleland, a business innovation expert and CEO of RIF Social. With a background in digital marketing and automation—including her work with Infusionsoft (now Keap)—Jamie shares how she helps businesses streamline operations and drive results through automation and targeted Facebook ads.
They discuss how automated systems can build visibility, authority, and customer engagement—without constant manual effort. Jamie also opens up about overcoming a brain tumor and how that life challenge reshaped her approach to business, leading to a more intentional, life-focused strategy.
Key Moments:
01:53 – Jamie's Background and Early Career
05:20 – Overcoming Personal Challenges
13:23 – The Power of Automation in Business
23:27 – The Benefits of Automated Facebook Ads
33:17 – Getting Started with RIF Social
38:03 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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About Jamie Gilleland:
Jamie Gilleland is a seasoned entrepreneur, renowned speaker, and business strategist with over two decades of experience in business innovation and development. As the CEO of Riff Social, she specializes in helping businesses harness the power of automation and social media advertising to drive growth and scale operations efficiently.
Jamie's impressive track record includes co-founding top franchise concepts, leading IPOs, and mastering cutting-edge marketing technologies like Keap (formerly Infusionsoft). Her passion lies in empowering entrepreneurs to create systems that enable them to focus on what matters most—building a business that supports their ideal lifestyle.
Jamie's journey is an inspiring testament to resilience, having overcome significant personal challenges, including a life-threatening health diagnosis, to achieve incredible professional success. Her mission is to help others achieve clarity, consistency, and authority in their industries.
When she’s not revolutionizing businesses, Jamie is dedicated to sharing her story, mentoring others, and staying ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Guest Resources:
BOOK with JAMIE: CLICK HERE
Website: https://www.rifsocial.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rifsocial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rif.social/
About George Wright III:
George Wright is a Proven, Successful Entrepreneur- and he knows how to inspire entrepreneurs, companies, and individuals to achieve Massive Results. With more than 20 years of Executive Management experience and 25 years of Direct Marketing and Sales experience, George is responsible for starting and building several successful multimillion-dollar companies. He started at a very young age to network and build his experience and knowledge of what it takes to become a driven and well-known entrepreneur. George built a multi-million-dollar seminar business, promoting some of the biggest stars and brands in the world. He has accelerated the success and cash flow in each of his ventures through his network of resources and results driven strategies. George is now dedicated to teaching and sharing his Prosperity Principles<
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