Hi! I'm Josh Elledge, founder of UpMyInfluence. Thanks for wanting to learn a bit more about who we are and about our purpose!

I'm Josh Elledge, Founder of UpMyInfluence

INCREASE YOUR
AUTHORITY

EXPAND YOUR
PLATFORM

BUILD HIGH-LEVEL
RELATIONSHIPS

I BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A MESSAGE THAT CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WORLD

I help thoughtful business leaders to completely book out their sales calendar with high-level, premium customers and partners, by leveraging their authority and harnessing the power of relationships.❤️

If you have authority in your industry, STOP competing with amateurs in the 'red ocean' of spammy lead generation. Lead with generosity instead.

I founded my last company SavingsAngel.com - which I scaled to 7-figures in annual sales with zero paid ads. I truly believe like Robert Stephens, founder of GeekSquad who said, "Advertising is the tax you pay for being unremarkable." I chose, instead, to lead in generosity through more than 2,500 media appearances. 🤩

Armed with remarkable success in PR, I served pro-bono in my local startup community - mostly with military-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned small businesses - helping to co-create the same success I had for many years. This led to unintentionally launching UpMyInfluence in 2014 as a media consulting and PR agency.

After a few short years, we discovered that our approach to gaining PR for clients was far more valuable in gaining them sales and growing consistent and predictable revenue.

When our first B2B sales client scored six figures in sales in 90 days without paid ads, we realized we had something extremely powerful in our hands. 🤯

We've since helped hundreds of clients build consistent and predictable B2B sales by leveraging their authority, generosity, and platform.

SEE JOSH'S MEDIA KIT

We leverage authority, generosity, and platform to fill your sales schedule with clients that are otherwise immune to traditional lead generation marketing tactics.

OUR CORE VALUES & VALUE NARRATIVES

No good treasure hunt starts without a map. And no good business should start without one either! At UpMyInfluence, everything we do is guided by 5 core values designed to keep us on course no matter where we roam. We hope our “map” will not just resonate with you–but prompt you to think about what’s guiding your brand and business as well.

DEMOCRATIZE

We aim to empower all thoughtful business leaders in making the impact they desire in the world.

HUMAN CONNECTION

We harness the power of relationships to create sustainable collaboration.

INFLUENCE

We empower our clients to serve the world with their messages to create the biggest impact.

INNOVATION

We are constantly challenging the status quo with everything we do.

AUTHORITY

We coach our members own and grow their own expertise & wisdom.

OUR SERVICES

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MEET MY AMAZING TEAM

ALISSA NOLAN

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Alissa Nolan can best be described as a straight-shooting, direct, and to-the-point personality type. She has an aversion to spontaneity and plans her life down to the Nth degree, except this bio. She’s writing this completely unplanned and off-the-cuff.

Alissa likes to be in charge and she’s the most laid-back bossy person around. Her children say that mom’s disappointment is the worst punishment ever since she clearly strives for excellence and expects it in those around her.

Alissa has worked for Makita Power Tools and United Way. Most recently she was the Command Family Ombudsman for Riverine Squadron Three where she served as the family liaison for over 250 families. She has been with UpMyInfluence since October of 2017 and loves to serve their clients whenever she isn't holding the company together with her bookeeping and human resource superpowers.

In her spare time, Alissa is the genealogist for Clan Macneil USA, a Scottish heritage group. She travels frequently with her youngest daughter who dances competitive ballroom.

KIMBERLY WIRFS

PODCASH SYSTEMS MANAGER

I am the Concierge Sales System Manager and Podcast Promotions Manager. I am a busy mom with 3 kids, 2 at home and 2 miniature Huskies. I enjoy having adventures with my kids as well as crafts and some cooking. Insta-pot is my favorite kitchen tool. I like to make fun things with the pictures of our family adventures.

KATHRYN GEORGE

PODCOACH & LINKEDIN MAKEOVER SPECIALIST

Hi, my name is Kathryn. I'm a military spouse/mother and an account manager with UpMyInfluence. My creative/artistic nature allowed me to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and I enjoy photography as a hobby. I enjoy helping and making connections with people. Since joining UMI in July 2021, I have had the pleasure of striving to help our clients make one-on-one personal connections that help grow their influence/brand. UMI has given me the opportunity to work from home and spend time with family. Personally, I love reading, traveling/exploring, biking, and watching movies. Most of all, my husband and I love experimenting with cooking recipes from all over the world.

SUBRINEA JANNEY

PODCOACH & WEBSITE DESIGNER

I've been told I have a bubbly personality. and I'm totally adventurous. I love going to the beach and doing fun activities with my family. I lived in Germany for 3 years, visited Paris, and would love to explore more of the world. I can be very stubborn, but if I set my mind to something that I want, I go for it. I love meeting and helping people.

ANGELIQUE TAGAMA

PODCOACH

Angelique is a business owner and an account manager at UpMyInfluence. In 2015, she earned her Business Administration degree with a Marketing Management Major at Far Eastern University Manila, one of the Global Top 100 Innovative Universities according to WURI
(World's Universities with Real Impact). Career-wise, her passion lies in real estate, customer service, and child education. Three different fields, but she managed to gain experience in all of them.

She has many interests, which she often uses as ice breakers, and she can connect easily with clients. Her experience in educating young learners taught her to have a significant amount of patience, which has helped her tremendously today in dealing with any customer needs, no
matter how difficult they may seem.

Outside of work, she is very passionate about so many things. She takes dance classes and actively participates in dance summer camps. She loves making song covers and singing with her brother's band at his restaurant whenever possible. She is a huge reader, book collector, dog lover, and fur parent. She is also discovering her love for writing.

She recently just joined UMI and is eager to learn and excited to meet new people.

AMANDA CANNON

PODCOACH

Amanda has a strong focus on family. She loves being a mom to her two littles! She believes that the more education and learning you can have the more you broaden the scope of what you can do and who you can help.

Amanda has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, She also has a Masters degree in Child Psychology, a Bachelors degree in Family and Human Development, a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and a Bachelors degree in Social work.

She enjoys motivating those around her to be successful and think outside the box. She looks forward to team work, Amanda has found through many of the facets of her life that building a strong team is the key to success in business and life.

In the past, Amanda has owned a restaurant and a youth group home, and currently owns a chemical distribution company and a blending and packaging company.

Amanda has a strong motivation to succeed and does not believe failure is an option! When things get in the way or presents a challenge, you have to adjust and find a new way to finish!

JENNY ELLEDGE

HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING SYSTEMS

Yes. Jenny Elledge is related to Josh. They’ve been married for more than 25 years. Jenny also happens to be a crazy-talented Marriage and Family Therapist.
So what is Jenny doing on this page – working with the UpMyInfluence team?

It turns out that Jenny is a MASTER of systems that directly impact relationships. As such, Jenny is one of the architects of our relationship-building systems with our potential clients and partners. She also runs about 80% of these systems day-to-day.

When you express a desire to work with UpMyInfluence in some way, you’ll get to experience her craft. Go ahead. We double-dog dare you to schedule an appointment. You will fall in love with how we do business. That’s mainly Jenny’s handiwork.

Jenny is also part of our leadership team – helping set direction while we’ve been experiencing massive growth. Jenny has a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. She works primarily with couples over Zoom – where one (or both) of them are business owners.

JITE ERUS

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS & COMMUNITY MANAGER

Jite is easy going and fun loving. She loves a good conversation and derives pleasure from crushing goals. She cherishes relationships and goes by the idea that we rise by raising others.

After years in corporate, she decided to ditch the commute and pursue a career helping businesses achieve operational excellence online. It's been a fulfilling experience and she's totally enjoying working with the UMI team.

At the weekends, you'd most likely her reading, trying out a new recipe or solving puzzles.

MEGAN DECUYPERE

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTIONS & NEW CONTENT

Megan DeCuypere is often described as passionate go-getter. She is currently enrolled as an honors student earning her undergraduate degree in anthropology. She is committed and dedicated to always getting the job done right. Megan has worked for UpMyInfluence since September of 2019.

Megan has a love for travel and adventure and is always willing to try new things. She has a love for food and is always experimenting in the kitchen.

MIANNE CUDAL

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Mianne was born and raised in the tropical country, Philippines, and struggles with its two climates. She wants to experience snow too. She has been with the team since 2019 and manages Josh's social media accounts. It is her responsibility to make sure that his social media pages are updated and that his appearances and contents get out for his followers and aspiring entrepreneurs to read or tune in to.

SORCHA NOLAN

SOUND MIXER

When Sorcha was a 3 year old, she would sit atop the desk and doodle on Microsoft Paint, working one pixel at a time to create massive and detailed images. This patience and artistry has followed her into adulthood, so it's no surprise that she's now editing audio.

While Sorcha still paints and illustrates, audio production has become a new passion to go with all her many other creative passions. A huge goofball and ardent in every task she takes on, the gears in Sorcha's head are always turning for her next big art project.

AOIFE NOLAN

PODCAST MANAGER

Hello, I'm the youngest daughter. Aoife has been ballroom dancing since 2012 and dancing competitively since about 2013. She's had multiple regional first place championships, international second place wins, and even holds a Bronze Medal from the International Olympic Committee-recognized World Dancesport Federation Games.

Her stubbornness and determination to keep trying is what got her those wins and those traits follow her in everything she does, including being assistant to the Managing Director and as Podcast Manager.

Her ultimate goal is becoming a Computer Engineer with a focus on Cybersecurity.
When she's not working or studying she's playing her favorite computer game, World of Warcraft. For The Alliance!

DAVID NOLAN

B2B SALES SYSTEM VIDEO EDITOR

David Nolan has been an avid chef since he was 12 years old, refining his skills and spoiling his mother nearly every day. He specializes in Asian and Mexican cuisines. David is a gamer-extraordinaire playing on a multitude of platforms.
At UMI, David works in video post-production producing video clips intended for social media use and client edification videos for the B2B Sales Systems.

NINO MAS

IT & WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

I'm Nino Mas, a 13-year graphic artist residing in Manila, Philippines. I am also a professional musician/songwriter and member of Filscap.
“Always give 100% — unless you’re donating blood.”

ARTI GARG

WORDPRESS DEVELOPER

I'm Arti Garg. I am a WordPress developer. I have 10 years of experience in WordPress development. I am residing in Chandigarh, India. Before starting my freelancing services I have done Masters's in computer application.