Spencer Wade, an IT graduate, is the solutions-oriented Principal Strategist at Lift Conversions, a Google Partner digital marketing agency he founded in 2014. Today, Lift Conversions has locations in both Chicago, Illinois and Westminster, Colorado with Spencer and his wife, Durene, splitting time between homes in each location.

Spencer has earned numerous certifications from the IT industry’s governing bodies and holds a range of Google Alum titles for his years of work in their forums and programs. He also works with the LinkedIn Advisors team, serves as an Ambassador for WGU’s Alumni and handles item writing for corporations in the digital marketing space. These roles, along with his extensive experience in marketing across verticals, have given Spencer a voice of authority in the fields he’s passionate about and he’s used it to assist individuals and businesses, including nonprofits, in their marketing pursuits.

Spencer and his team of Trusted Media Advisors offer a full line of world-class digital marketing services – from search marketing to website design. They deliver a unique blend of boutique-style attention and powerhouse results to clients in more than 54 verticals across the US, Canada, and the EU – with a referral rate over 92%!

How many years have you been a judge?

5+ years

What was your first job in the industry? What did it teach you?

Finance: The value of money

What project are you most proud to have worked on?

Non profits, Love your brain, a communty that helps traumatic brain injury patients recover.

What’s the most challenging part about your job and/or the industry?

Change

What do you look for to determine excellence in video?

Clarity, Vision, Execution, and the Outcomes of course.

How do you unwind from work mode?

Workouts, Meditation & Yoga

What are your current roles and responsibilities and what do you love most about your job?

Owner & Manager, team and company growth, I own it!

What initiatives or projects are you working on now that excite you?

New tech stack for the agency.