In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch speaks with Sabir Semerkant, founder of Growth by Sabir and a leading voice in e-commerce strategy. Sabir shares his unlikely path from childhood coder to e-commerce consultant, unpacking how data, consumer psychology, and a relentless focus on optimization drive sustainable business growth.

He dives into the importance of foundational business principles, the impact of AI on marketing and consumer behavior, and why passion and adaptability are critical for modern entrepreneurs. Sabir also introduces his Rapid2X framework—a strategic model designed to help e-commerce businesses accelerate growth by focusing on eight core dimensions.

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Connect with Sabir at linkedin.com/in/sabirsemerkant

Learn more about Growth by Sabir at growthbysabir.com

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In this episode, Blaine Bertsch sits down with entrepreneur Kirstin Carey to unpack her journey through marketing, public speaking, the restaurant industry, and the wellness space. From launching gluten-free restaurants to creating a wellness program focused on reversing autoimmune conditions, Kirsten shares the highs and lows of building businesses driven by both passion and purpose.

She discusses the emotional psychology behind sales, the value of hiring the right people, and the importance of intuition and adaptability in entrepreneurship. This conversation offers real-world lessons for anyone navigating growth, burnout, and the drive to build something meaningful.

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In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch sits down with Eli Portnoy to explore his candid and compelling journey through multiple startups. From launching his first venture in college to leading companies like Sense360 and BackEngine, Eli shares hard-won lessons on the importance of timing, resilience, and the power of customer insight.

He opens up about the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the challenge of burnout, and how learning to gather and act on customer feedback systematically became a turning point in his success. This conversation is a masterclass in navigating the highs and lows of startup life with humility, clarity, and grit.

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Connect withEli at linkedin.com/in/eliportnoy

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