Testimonials and Recommendations

“…What Josh did in his less than 2 years at EE for SEO was nothing short of a miracle…”

Where can I start with Josh? When Josh joined EE, SEO was in a painful place. We were writing content under direction from an outside agency that didn’t understand our brands or create an effective, logical strategy for helping us rank. What Josh did in his less than 2 years at EE for SEO was nothing short of a miracle. He worked closely with the content team to create a smooth process for new content creation, he was a tireless champion for SOPs and a stand for integrity, accountability, and the team’s well-being as a whole, he successfully launched two new brand websites, and he helped us make MAJOR gains ranking for important keywords and content. There’s a lot more I could say, but suffice it to say, he changed the landscape of EE for the better and he’s sorely missed. He would be an invaluable asset to any company.

“…He’s highly skilled in the areas of Management, SEO, and PPC…”

“I worked with Josh for 2 years during my time at Thrive. He brought a good amount of leadership and management recommendations to the team from his prior Director level role. He’s highly skilled in the areas of management, SEO, and PPC. I admired his transparency with colleagues and coworkers, and his ability to provide data-driven strategies for clients. He’s an asset to Thrive’s SEO team and to the digital marketing industry in general.”

“…What I really enjoyed about Josh’s style was how he made himself available and was always approachable…”

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Brandan Holland and I worked with Josh Smith for over a year. He gave me the opportunity to grow as a supervisor in his store. Josh did a great job measuring my performance and offering suggestions on how to do my job better.

Due to his ability as a coach I ranked 7 out of over 1500 representatives in sales production. Also keeping in mind the store we worked at was in the lowest volume category. What I really enjoyed about Josh’s style was how he made himself available and was always approachable.

Without any reservation I recommend Josh Smith as a great manager and leader. His genuine concern for me as a person made me respect and work even harder than my natural ability. I know he could do great job accomplishing what your organization needs and adapting during these hard times. I will be glad to verify this letter if needed. Thank you.

“…I found him to be a person of honesty, integrity, and a genuine sense of caring for his employees.…”

Josh was my supervisor at U.S. Cellular for about a year. In that time, I found him to be a person of honesty, integrity, and a genuine sense of caring for his employees. He led through inspiring us to be our best. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when we needed help. He was also willing to spend time teaching us more effective ways to perform our responsibilities.

I considered him a very approachable person as well as an effective communicator. He did a great job taking time to explain company initiatives so that we understood them completely. He gave us the empowerment needed to do our jobs effectively as well. He believes in developing his team for their next position in their career so he always helped me see the bigger picture. In my opinion, he would be a valuable addition to any organization.

“…I have come to value his opinion.…”

I have known Josh for about 5 years. We have partnered on many projects and constantly exchanged “best practices”. Josh has always been one of the first people I call for advice when faced with a tough challenge. He mentored me when I first became a Retail Store Manager. I have come to value his opinion.

“…He is a dependable, highly motivated person who targets results…”

I had the pleasure of being a Co-Manager with Josh at Verizon Wireless in Greenwood,SC. He is a dependable, highly motivated person who targets results. I would definitely work with him again in the future if the opportunity arose. Please contact me with any further questions. Thank you for your time.

“…I highly recommend Josh as an incredible asset to any organization…”

Josh cuts straight to the chase and stands for accountability, visibility, and prioritization. Working with him as Director of Creative for Empowered Education, Josh was a strategic partner on everything from SEO, product launches, to a massive undertaking re-launching websites for the brands. He always had my back and pushed me to think strategically, while still encouraging myself and my team to being creative (a common battle with SEO vs. content). I could always count on Josh to stand up for what was right and to push back and say the truth when others wouldn’t. I highly recommend Josh as an incredible asset to any organization.

“…He is an SEO expert and online marketing guru…”

Josh is a highly skilled digital strategist who creates scalable digital marketing plans for clients. He is an SEO expert and online marketing guru!

“…Josh is an amazing leader, strategist, and lifelong learner…”

Josh is an amazing leader, strategist, and lifelong learner. He truly loves what he does. He is constantly networking, joining groups, and researching cutting-edge techniques that drive results. Josh has been an amazing resource and mentor for me throughout my career, and I think anyone else who has worked with him would say the same!

“…Josh is the best leader I’ve had the pleasure of working under in my professional career…”

As I said when Josh left the company: Josh is the best leader I’ve had the pleasure of working under in my professional career. For starters, Josh cares about his employees on a personal level. His leadership style trickles down to his employees, creating a collaborative, fun, and familial environment. While Josh was leading our team, everyone loved coming in to work. His encyclopedic knowledge of SEO made him an invaluable resource to our team. Josh brings unique leadership and a varied skill set to any team, and I’m honored to have had the opportunity to call him my boss.

“…I would definitely work for him again…”

Josh taught me a lot about effective leadership and driving results in a sales team. He also taught me how to handle different employee situations. I learned a lot about dealing with escalations and business customers as well. I would definitely work for him again!

“…He is willing to do whatever needs to be done without being told and will sacrifice for the good of his team…”

I was one of Josh’s supervisors for a little over a year finally becoming his Manager. He is a very hard worker and has a great sense of humor. He brings a positive energy to the workplace. I saw him grow quite a bit in his career in a very short time. He started out as a Part-Time Sales Representative and quickly became our Top Producing Full-Time Sales Representative. He is willing to do whatever needs to be done without being told and will sacrifice for the good of his team.

You can always count on Josh to do everything in his power to reach his goals. I enjoyed supervising Josh and would highly recommend him to any reputable company. Thanks for your time.

“…He became one of my most trusted employees when I needed help with something…”

I had the pleasure of working as Josh’s Manager at ABC Phones. Josh was a great employee. He was willing to travel to whatever location I requested and work for however long we needed him there. He became one of my most trusted employees when I needed help with something.

Very dependable and consistent, he always did his best to beat the goals and quotas we set and usually surpassed them. Josh and I both left ABC Phones to pursue a career with Verizon Wireless in Goldsboro, NC at around the same time. I enjoyed the opportunity to work beside him as a co-worker. He definitely brings a lot to the table and is a fantastic salesperson. He truly focuses on the customer and finds a way to give them only what they need while still surpassing the needs of the company he works for. He is always willing to help others any way he can. He is honest, trustworthy, and strives to be the best in every area of his career.