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The show that launched a network, the Geekcast gives you your much needed fix of pop and geek culture news, trivia, and laughs. All the latest talk that would be considered relevant and "hip". People still say "hip" right? ​ Hosted by Herald SIlvestre and Derek O'Bryan.
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Shalom and Welcome to the SINagogue. This is a podcast for consenting adults for information, education, and entertainment on BDSM, sexuality, and all things related. If you’re not a legal, enthusiastically consenting adult, then … *pick up the needle, press pause, or turn the radio off*. I am your host, and they call me the Rabbi. I put the SIN in SINagogue. I am a cisgender, ambimorous, gynesexual, sadistic bratty daddy-dom. Sex therapist by day, and a kink educator by night, and in both t ...
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Welcome to The Brand Builder Show, an Amazon FBA podcast with a difference. We discuss the latest and greatest strategies for growing eCommerce brands on Amazon, Shopify and beyond. Learn how to launch products, scale operations, and position for exit.
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False Alarm is a wry, fish-out-of-water story about Kate McCabe, a dedicated but somewhat neurotic woman trying to juggle her career at a sports management firm with her marriage to a lawyer-about-to-quit-his-job-to-become-a fireman husband, who seems more interested in hoses than a home life. Things get complicated when Kate enters an office bonus race to sign the dashing football player Pedro—throwing her competitive all-male colleagues in chaos—and even more complicated when Pedro falls f ...
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Obstacles will either stall your progress or propel your profits. How a leader shows up and deals with day-to-day stressors of work and life will directly influence the teams around you. A Resiliency Ninja masters everyday resilience to metabolize stress faster and to operate from a place of optimistic, joy-fueled confidence. In this podcast I interview professionals to share their private stories behind the public success stories, and give to you tools, ideas and inspiration for a resilient ...
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How do I get a promotion at work? How do I advocate for myself without sounding like I’m bragging? How can I succeed at that next level if I’m already overwhelmed? How do I deal with a terrible manager while trying to lead my own team? Do I really have to network? We are going to cover all that and more on The Upgraded Career Podcast. Your host, Nicole Case, spent more than a decade in corporate HR roles and now as a speaker and coach for women leaders. She’s seen countless women stall out o ...
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Ep 13 - "Changing Lanes: from right to LEFT" with Master Sa'Vage In BDSM, the roles of Dominance & submission are distinct and well-defined. Dominants typically assume control, while submissives willingly relinquish power. However, there are instances where individuals experience a misidentification predicament, where a person initially identifies …
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Ep 12 - "Pawsome Pup Play and Indiana Leather and Kink Weekend" with Pup Spaz Puppy (pet) Play educator - Spaz Puppy can answer a lot of questions about why it's so pawsome for our community! Also, as the head instigator of Indy PAH (Pets & Handlers), have been working with my local community to create gatherings and spaces that are complimentary t…
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Ep 11 - "Kindness and Other Kinks" with Jon aka HiThereCatSuit This topic has been called “life-changing” as it discusses how to use kindness within scenes and how to be kind to your kinky self. Jon has been an ambassador in his communities by bringing people from all over together to share connections and experiences. He bases his success on one t…
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Ep 10 - "AGE PLAY: From Diapers to Diplomas" w/ Paul Ruloff & CherryWatermelon Paul talks about his past work with Ageplay, delves into Ageplay-related questions as well as talks about the Ageplay events that he runs in St. Louis. Paul Rulof aka RuleOfThree, has been part of the alternative sexuality community for over 10 years, largely focused on …
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Ep 9 - "Kinky Con: Guild of Deviated Standards" with Liz_SirsBabyGirl Guild of Deviated Standards, or "G.o.D.S.”, is a congruous event to previous Denver events, now silent. Offering a new, private, members-only event format with a membership cap of 600. With this, we hope to offer a venue for more traditional styles of play. Our mission is to prov…
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Ep 8 - "Whip It Good" with WhipFather Learn the basic practices of whip play and a short history lesson. Learn the parts of the whip. different types of whips and recommendations for setting the scene and risk-aware safety. Whipfather’s journey began w/ his 1st whip. He didn’t know what that would turn into. When he tied up his boyfriend at twenty,…
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Ep 7 - "How to quit stalling and EMBRACE PONY PLAY with unbridled enthusiasm" with LilPonyBites Hay you! Put on your horseshoes, leave the barn, and enter the show ring. Pet play, specifically pony play, can be intimidating. In this class, we will demystify some of the *mane* concepts of pony play, including equipment, handling/training, safety/con…
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Ep 6 - "BDSM and the Law" with Lady Steele People participate in Bondage, Discipline, and Sadism/Masochism, all the time not knowing the potential legal pitfalls. It is time to get down to brass tacks. What legal dangers are inherent to what it is we do? The simple truth is, that legal issues abound when it comes to participating in BDSM and always…
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Ep 5 - "Pro-Dom Primer" with Mistress Jennifer In this episode, we discuss the what, why, and hows of being a pro-dom. Mistress Jennifer is a professional Dominatrix with over 15 years, based in Houston, TX, BDSM Educator, Demo Artist, and Performer, available and travels to be part of different BDSM events. https://linktr.ee/mistressjennifer http:…
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Have you evaluated your goals lately? Sometimes it's not about whether you meet your goal, it's about knowing when it's time to change course or quit the goal altogether. This week on the podcast, I'm sharing: -How to assess your goals progress -Signs it's time to quit the goal -Alternatives to quitting the goal Full show notes and transcript can b…
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Ep 4 - "D/S 101: Introduction To Authority-Transfer Relationships" With Dave!! a.k.a. 20-20Hindsight We often hear terms like "D/S," "Authority," and "Power Exchange" when talking about kinky relationships. But what do these terms mean, and how can they apply to our daily lives? Whether you're new to the idea of these kinds of relationships or you'…
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Feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underutilized? Maybe all that work you are doing isn't meant for you? Effective delegation is really hard for ambitious and driven people to get the hang of. But not empowering your team to meet their potential is also keeping you stuck in the weeds and without that promotion you deserve. In this episode, I shar…
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Ep 3 - "Red Flags 101 For Kink" with Mistress Cas Red flags are behaviors that serve as a warning sign for future issues, & enough red flags mean you should run the other way! How do you identify trouble before you suffer harm while being open to connection? What are common red flags? How do I know who to trust? How do I identify risk & walk away? …
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Ep 2 - "Scene Negotiations for Safety and Profit(?)" with JustRob Negotiations make up the backbone of your scene. This presentation will cover the why and how of one of the most important parts of the BDSM community, as well as, discuss techniques and address questions for negotiating varied types of scenes including; heavy impact, blood play, edg…
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Ep 1 - "Perspectives and Etiquette for First-Time Play Partiers" with Linworth Thinking of going to your first play party? You’ve seen images on social media and have your hopes for what that first experience might look like, but what can you really expect, and how the hell are you supposed to act? We’ll start with an intro to play party etiquette,…
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Ep 0 - "And Now Your Hosts ..." With The Rabbi and LilBit Introduction To Your Hosts ... The Rabbi - Born to kink on International Sex Day, The Rabbi (he/him) is a cisgender, ambimorous, gynesexual, sadistic bratty daddy-dom. He creates unique toys with sadistic flair that make the prop master on Cutthroat Kitchen jealous. He is a Licensed Professi…
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Professionalism is an illusion we’ve been sold. If we’re honest, the concept of professionalism often masks the realities of workplace dynamics, leading us into a deceptive cycle. The world is changing though and holding onto antiquated norms might impede organizational advancement (or existence). Join me this week for a conversation with the incre…
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No one likes to fail. It feels uncomfortable and can be embarrassing. But failure also puts us in positions to grow. When we embrace failure, it allows us to build confidence. This week, fitness trainer Lindsay Arias and I delve into the incredible power of failure and how it fuels confidence, both within and beyond the gym. In this episode, we are…
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In a world of corporate layoffs and quiet quitting, where we are more disconnected and disengaged at work than ever before, how do we increase productivity, retention, and employee satisfaction? We create cultures of belonging. Full show notes and transcript can be found here. In this episode, we talk with Wendy Gates Corbett about: What does belon…
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Polling your target market for their input on your product and brand development can help save thousands in wasted costs and fast-track your eCommerce growth. In this episode, PickFu founder Justin Chen walks us through this key strategy to help you gain crucial insight into your target market’s buying behaviors. Try PickFu: https://www.brandbuilde…
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Driving external traffic to your Amazon product listings can be a big boost to rankings and sales. One of the best ways to drive that traffic is by partnering with influencers and content creators. However, the tech to support this marketing channel on Amazon has been seriously lagging… until now. In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Schab from Lev…
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Setting clear goals and specific actions is important. But most people forget a critical step in goal setting that will ensure you will be happy and satisfied with achieving your goals. In this episode, I share how setting intentions on how you want to feel and the pace you want to make progress on your goals for sustainable success in the new year…
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How was your last year? How are you feeling about moving into this new year? In this episode, I share two journal exercises. One to close out last year - especially if it was a tough one. And one to move forward into the new year with hope and optimism. Full transcript and show notes here. Click here to see all my other goal-setting episodes in one…
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This time of year can feel overwhelming and chaotic. Things may have pilled up over the last few months or you've been meaning to organize that desk drawer. But there is something nice about a fresh start on January 1st. I'm sharing the 5 things to review to reset and refresh before the new year. These are great things to do even if you aren't quit…
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Building a successful ecommerce brand should never be about winning on one channel, but instead being everywhere your customers are. In this episode of the Brand Builder Show, learn how to take your Amazon business omnichannel with ecommerce growth expert Andrew Maffetone. Subscribe to Andrew’s podcast: https://ecommshow.bluetuskr.com/ Learn more a…
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Dive into this episode of the Brand Builder Show to hear how Kelley Thornton built men’s skincare brand Tiege Hanley to 8 figures in annual revenue. Explore Tiege Hanley: https://www.tiege.com/ Connect with Kelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleythornton-ceo-tiege-hanley/ Get our weekly eCom Memo: https://brandbuilderuni.com/newslett…
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“We are all running our own races. Keep your eyes on your own track.” That’s great advice - and something I often remind my clients of. But trust me, I can struggle with career envy and comparison at times. This fall, I attended a lot of events and was surrounded by some amazing professionals who are totally crushing it. But instead of being inspir…
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Learn how to use PixelMe to drive external traffic to Amazon with Carbon 6’s Clayton Atchison. Try PixelMe: https://brandbuilderuni.com/go/pixel-me Get our weekly eCom Memo: https://brandbuilderuni.com/newsletter Talking Points 00:00 - Introduction to Guest: Clayton Atchison 01:04 - Quick Update on Carbon6 and Clayton's Background 04:29 - Exploring…
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Learn how Taylor Sanford sold $50k in pre-orders for his backyard game brand. Use code BRANDBUILDER to save 15% at https://premierspike.com/ Follow Premier Spike on all socials @premier.spikeGet our weekly eCom Memo: https://brandbuilderuni.com/newsletter Talking Points 00:00 - Introduction to Guest: Taylor Sanford 00:43 - Taylor's Background in eC…
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You can be grateful for your job and still want more. Two things can be true at the same time. In this week’s episode, I share: -Finding gratitude in your job even when it feels hard -Discovering the purpose of your job in this season -Considering an external opportunity does not mean you are disloyal -How to decide if it is time to move on Full tr…
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Learn how Samantha Kozuch built a thriving eCommerce brand simply by solving problems for her audience. Follow Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/samanthakozuch/ Samantha’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-mindset-and-manicures-with-samantha-kozuch/id1697694007 Learn more about the Maniscripting Journal: https://maniscripting.c…
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When it comes to product sourcing, there is a growing demand within the eCommerce community for alternatives to China. Thankfully, the options are growing quickly. In this episode, we’re joined by sourcing expert Yulia Blinova to discuss what those options are and how to best navigate them. Learn more about Zignify: https://zignify.net/ Get our wee…
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Do you struggle with your personal and professional identity? ‌ ➡️One person at work ➡️Another outside of work ‌ When what you really want is to show up just as a complete person, right?! ‌ This week on the podcast I invited my friend Mel McSherry to join me and discuss identities: ‌ ✨What identity is ✨Outside of work ✨Incorporating it inside of wo…
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Social commerce is fast developing into a sales channel that cannot be ignored by eCommerce brands. With TikTok Shop in particular picking up a lot of speed, the opportunities to reach new audiences are huge. So, to talk through this key topic we invited Hannah Wu from live shopping marketplace Lollishop and Stu Conroy from eCommerce agency Highlan…
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In today’s episode, we welcome back a veteran of the show, Ben Leonard. Ben has just launched his new book ‘Quit Stalling & Build Your Brand’, and we dove into some of the big topics included inside. It charts the journey of his first brand Beast Gear all the way through to 7 figure exit, and walks you through the process of following in his footst…
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We are all under pressure to deliver more with less. At the same time, we are already overworked, overwhelmed, and exhausted. And the last thing we need is another meeting on our calendar. But if done well, this meeting can actually replace other meetings or emails or Slack threads that are not as effective. Plus, your can increase the engagement a…
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Fiona Chan is the founder of Youthforia, a cosmetics brand that specializes in makeup that’s actually good for your skin. Youthforia has been growing like crazy since launching just a couple of years ago and even secured a Mark Cuban investment on Shark Tank recently. In this episode, we talk about: Where the idea for Youthforia came from The chall…
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If you’ve ever lost sleep over the potential of Amazon account suspension, this is the podcast episode for you. In it, we’re joined by Ann Williams from GetUnsuspended. We talked through the most common causes for Amazon seller account issues so you can steer clear of them. We also talked through what to do if your account ever actually gets suspen…
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With RTO mandates becoming more common, you might find yourself wondering what to wear to the office. Are we still doing business casual? What does that even mean? Whether we like it or not, we are judged (consciously or unconsciously) first based on what we look like before we are judged by what we say or do. If that is the reality, then let's opt…
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Todd Goldstein founded Whoa Dough just a few short years ago and now sells millions of healthy snack bars per year. What started with a vision to create a healthy snack he and his kids can enjoy has turned into a fast-growing national brand. In this interview, we dove into exactly how he’s done it and talked about product development, branding, mar…
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International expansion presents a lot of opportunity for eCommerce brands to grow revenue without having to grow SKU count. But if you’re not careful it can be a costly exercise and result in missed opportunity. So in this episode of the Brand Builder Show, we talk to Jana Krekic, founder of YLT Translations. Jana and her team have helped over 300…
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We know that building our networks is important in our careers but we often resist the next step which is to actually leverage them. In this week’s episode, we are talking about why we resist asking for help or a favor from our network and what leveraging our internal and external networks can do for our careers. Full show notes and transcript can …
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In this week’s episode of the Brand Builder Show, we’re joined by Owais Amin. Owais is the founder of Upscale Valley, a successful Amazon agency working with 50+ clients. In the episode, he shares the latest strategies that are working for his top-performing clients… Including a super-smart launch strategy you’ve probably never considered! Enjoy! E…
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There are three core metrics that define success on Amazon: Impressions… Clicks… …and conversions If you can master driving all three, you can master selling on Amazon. In this week’s episode of the Brand Builder Show, we’re joined by Daniela Bolzmann from Mindful Goods. Daniela is a sharp operator who runs her own brand while also working with a n…
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Your boss asks you if you have the capacity to take on another project. You say yes but realize later you’ve taken on too much. When we are planning out our work we often forget about the invisible tasks and mental load that also take up time - leaving us feeling overwhelmed and like failures. In this episode, time management strategies, Kelly Nola…
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As the eCommerce industry grows, so does the range of different sales channels you can explore. But our guest on this week’s podcast episode believes you shouldn’t discount more traditional channels when looking to grow your business. Maureen Mwangi is a ‘big box’ retail expert and helps her clients get stocked on some of the biggest retail chains …
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Amazon advertising is an ever-evolving platform that saves its best success for those who continue to evolve their learning at the same pace. In this week’s episode of the Brand Builder Show, we’re joined by advertising expert Sammy Akthar. Sammy has run his own brands and also manages a large number of high-volume brands and as such is on the cutt…
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What you do is special. In your own special way. This is what sets you apart from everyone else. It’s why you get promotions, get the new job, and have all the clients wanting to work with you. But how do you know what your secret sauce is? It can be hard to figure this out because it’s so often something that we see as basic or obvious - but it’s …
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If you’ve ever sold products on Amazon there’s a good chance you’re owed money. Why? Because every day Amazon accidentally loses or damages products in the midst of its gigantic fulfilment operation, but doesn’t always reimburse you for them. That’s why we asked reimbursement specialist Lee Loree from Carbon6 to come on the Brand Builder Show this …
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Facebook ads have changed more than the weather in recent years, yet there are eCommerce brands that continue to drive incredible growth by mastering the platform. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Nigel Thomas who is the CEO of Alpha Inbound, an agency working with 7 and 8-figure DTC brands. In the episode, we talked about the three key leve…
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