The Remote-First Podcast
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The Remote-First Podcast
How a RepStack Digital Marketer Became an SEO Leader — Abubaker’s Inspiring 3-Year RepStack Journey
From starting as a digital marketing associate to leading SEO teams and ultimately being bought out by his client — Abubaker’s 3-year journey at RepStack is nothing short of inspiring. 🚀
In this episode, Abubaker shares how he:
✅ Transitioned from paid ads to mastering SEO.
✅ Built and led a 15-person global SEO team.
✅ Grew client accounts from just a few to 50+ in two years.
✅ Faced challenges of working remotely and turned them into strengths.
✅ Made the leap from RepStack to being directly hired (buyout) by his client.
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro: Meet Abubaker & His Journey with RepStack
1:45 – From Business Setback to Joining RepStack
4:30 – Starting as a Digital Marketing Associate
7:20 – First Client Experience & Overcoming Nerves
10:05 – Exploring SEO and Transitioning from Paid Ads
13:40 – Building and Leading a 15-Person Global SEO Team
18:15 – Growing Client Accounts from 17 to 52+
21:50 – Challenges of Leadership & Team Management
25:30 – Learning vs. Implementation: How to Apply Knowledge
29:15 – The Client Buyout Journey: Making a Tough Decision
33:00 – Life After Buyout: Shifts, Pros & Cons
37:10 – Tools of the Trade: SEO Tools, ClickUp & Google Suite
40:45 – How AI Boosted Productivity in SEO Work
44:30 – The Real Challenges of Working From Home
49:15 – Pros of Remote Work: Global Competition & No Office Politics
52:00 – Advice for Newcomers: Learning, Consistency & Never Giving Up
55:10 – Final Thoughts & Abubaker’s Message to Aspiring Marketers
This story is packed with lessons on resilience, learning, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in the world of remote digital marketing agencies.
🎧 Tune in now to hear Abubaker’s inspiring transformation from Digital Marketer to SEO Leader.
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