The MACE PODCAST: George Essex from the USA
Tue Jan 13 2026
Welcome to this FIRST Episode of 2026 of the MACE PODCAST!
Still in the season 2, getting to the seaon 3 soon, I am excited to kick off 2026 with a special episode and speacial guest coming from the USA:George Essex - SVP at Branded.
Born and raised in the U.K, George moved to Miami in Jan 2023 as SVP (age 26), a city where he knew absolutely no one. Filled with ideas, aspirations, and nerves, he had the sole objective to expand BRANDED into the North American market.Equipped with a dream, grit, determination, 1 employee and no physical office space, the last 2 and a half years have seen George grow BRANDED into a multi-million $$$ agency, amass over 26 new clients and build an awardwinning team.Gregarious, passionate, energetic and full of great successstories, George is the type of person you put in a room and he leaves with a meaningful connection.George can bring enthusiasm and inspiration to listeners, as well as a sense of realism.
Forget cliches, George will tell the honest story about what it takes to grow a business, a team, launch in a new country and adapt to a new culture.This has not been an easy journey, and there has been no silver bullet. Loneliness, pressure, anxiety, elation, and excitement, George can speak to the full spectrum of emotions involved with running a business, aswell as provide some tips on what worked, what didn’t and the power of never giving up.
We will speak about Leadership, Business Strategy, AI and Technology and Marketing and Sales, topics that hit our workplace and that involve so many.
Stay tuned and enjoy our convesation!
MM
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Welcome to this FIRST Episode of 2026 of the MACE PODCAST! Still in the season 2, getting to the seaon 3 soon, I am excited to kick off 2026 with a special episode and speacial guest coming from the USA:George Essex - SVP at Branded. Born and raised in the U.K, George moved to Miami in Jan 2023 as SVP (age 26), a city where he knew absolutely no one. Filled with ideas, aspirations, and nerves, he had the sole objective to expand BRANDED into the North American market.Equipped with a dream, grit, determination, 1 employee and no physical office space, the last 2 and a half years have seen George grow BRANDED into a multi-million $$$ agency, amass over 26 new clients and build an awardwinning team.Gregarious, passionate, energetic and full of great successstories, George is the type of person you put in a room and he leaves with a meaningful connection.George can bring enthusiasm and inspiration to listeners, as well as a sense of realism. Forget cliches, George will tell the honest story about what it takes to grow a business, a team, launch in a new country and adapt to a new culture.This has not been an easy journey, and there has been no silver bullet. Loneliness, pressure, anxiety, elation, and excitement, George can speak to the full spectrum of emotions involved with running a business, aswell as provide some tips on what worked, what didn’t and the power of never giving up. We will speak about Leadership, Business Strategy, AI and Technology and Marketing and Sales, topics that hit our workplace and that involve so many. Stay tuned and enjoy our convesation! MM