Best Trusted Brand Story Strategist Podcasts (2024)

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Product Leadership, Sales, & Pricing in B2b SaaS | Mike Ditson - E15 57:03

1d ago57:03

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In episode 15, Mike Ditson joins us today to talk product management, sales, and innovation! Currently, Mike is the VP of Product Strategy at Envato Group and a lecturer in product management. He shares valuable insights on the importance of sales for product leaders, how to approach building a competent sales team, especially for founders without …

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415: How to Prep For and Get the Best Out of Your Next Photo Shoot with Charissa Yong 35:58

6m ago35:58

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Unlock the full potential of your personal brand with the insights shared by the incredible Charissa Yong. If you've ever felt camera-shy or uncertain about what to wear, our discussion on using props, colors, and strategic wardrobe choices will transform your approach to photo shoots, ensuring your images leave a lasting impact and authentically r…

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Navigating Acquisitions, Saying ‘I Don’t Know’, Embracing Randomness | Ken Platt - E14 59:14

1d ago59:14

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Episode 14 features Ken Platt, an experienced entrepreneur and advisor with a rich history in operations, supply chain management, and startup leadership. Ken shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey that began later in life, sparked by his exposure to diverse businesses during the Y2K project era. He details his evolution from corporate pr…

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What You Need to Get Right to Nurture a Successful Mentorship | Scott Finkelstein - E13 56:41

9d ago56:41

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Scott, a seasoned C-level executive, draws from a diverse background in business leadership and organizational transformation. Originally aspiring to a career in finance, his trajectory shifted after witnessing the events of September 11th, leading him to navigate a path of resilience and mentorship. With a strategic vision and executive acumen, Sc…

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Financial Modeling, Profitability & Raising Venture Capital for Startups | Lauren Pearl - E12 52:58

16d ago52:58

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Lauren Pearl is a Fractional CFO/COO and Advisor who graduated from Boston University and NYU Stern where she did her MBA. She has a rich background in financial modeling and has a unique perspective on growing profitable startups. She is a 2x founder and recently started Pearl and Elmore, an offsite programming company. She was the Director of Str…

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Finding the Lessons in Messy Situations | Curtis Dean - E11 58:12

23d ago58:12

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Curtis Dean is the founder and creative director for Strangers Only, a lifestyle clothing brand and is also a coach helping people maximize their potential and design the lives they want. He is a positive thinker with a unique perspective on life. He has spoken at Soho houses and shared his deep knowledge on various topics. Key Takeaways: Identifyi…

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Trust is a Commodity, Hiring for Culture vs Skill Set, & Change Management | Steven Puri - E10 59:50

1M ago59:50

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Steven Puri is a multipreneur who launched his career in the film industry and is also the founder of Sukha Company, previously known as Centred. He started Centropolis Effects. a CGI company then exited and has held multiple senior roles in big film companies like 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks. He is a chief strategist and has supported various …

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411: The 7 Types of Rest and Why You Need to Build Your REST Ethic with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 40:03

1M ago40:03

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is the author of the bestselling book, Sacred Rest. In today's interview she unpacks the 7 types of rest and practical ways your high-achieving self can gain awareness around how you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving. This was an incredibly insightful interview and I hope you take…

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Establishing a CPG Athleisure Brand, Calculated Risks, and Aligning with a Co-Founder | Daniella Rosa - E9 1:04:20

1M ago1:04:20

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Daniella Rosa is the founder of Aiea Golf, an athleisure lifestyle brand for women golfers. She also was the owner and designer of cutclothing.com. Daniella has held various marketing roles in her career in the auction industry. As she hit the ceiling in her career she made an instant decision to switch and start a brand and this has been a great l…

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410: How Sean Osborn Grew His Email List to Over 100,000 Subscribers 38:19

1M ago38:19

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Sean Osborn shares the strategies behind building his email list. Discover the secrets to expanding your reach, enhancing engagement, and unlocking the true potential of your email list. Connect with Sean: thinkingbigcoaching.com Was this episode valuable to you? Share it with a friend or DM me on Instagram (@mikekim) to let me know what jumped out…

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Tony Robbin’s Peak Performance Strategist on Overcoming the Top 3 Fears in Sales | Brian Mayoral - E8 1:03:46

1M ago1:03:46

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Brian Mayoral has been the number one peak performance strategist for Tony Robbins for over six years and is currently the CIO and founder of his agency called Sellup. As an avid sales manager and leader early on in his career, Brian joins us on Funds and Founders to discuss what he’s learned when it comes to selling yourself, common fears entrepre…

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Immigrating to the States, Building Community, & Establishing Brand Value | Lekan Olude - E7 38:56

2M ago38:56

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Lekan Olude is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur best known for co-founding Jobberman, West Africa's leading job search engine. In 2021, he founded Motherboard, a comprehensive employee benefits platform, further solidifying his impact on the Nigerian business landscape. He’s a previous guest on the podcast in which we wanted to continue the co…

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409: What I've Learned from Podcasting for 10 Years 37:26

2M ago37:26

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Today I celebrate a special milestone — 10 years of podcasting. Yep, I started this thing back in February 2014. I've never had a viral episode. Ever. But I kept going. When I started, I thought I was late to the game. I've realized that it doesn't matter if you outlast everyone who quits or never starts. Was this episode valuable to you? Share it …

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What Founders Underestimate About Building a Startup | Saleem Ahmad - E6 1:29:52

2M ago1:29:52

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In this episode, serial entrepreneur, investor and founding partner of Anti-VC, Saleem Ahmed, joins us in an engaging discussion about his transition from an unfulfilling career in engineering to founding successful startups. In addition to Anti-VC, Saleem founded Jrop and Zown. Today, Saleem discusses what many founders tend to underestimate about…

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408: Build Your Business Around Compassion with James Harrington of Ugandan Water Project 37:38

2M ago37:38

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James Harrington crashed a friend's BBQ years ago and it led to meeting some people who would change the course of his life and lead him to bring clean water to hundreds of thousands. Speaking to a room full of entrepreneurs, James share the special power that we can tap into when we reconnect with compassion and how each of us holds the key to mak…

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Market Validation, Sales & Co-Founding Job Machine | Brandon Tigges - E5 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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In this episode, Brandon Tigges, the CEO of Job Machine, shares his journey as an entrepreneur, and the valuable lessons that have shaped his career in sales and marketing. He portrays the picture of a resilient military child. He gives an insight into his transformative experiences in creating a failed marketing agency and then working for a robot…

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407: Your Story is Your Brand's Heartbeat with Ryan Koral 39:54

2M ago39:54

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There's a lot of contradictory advice out there on the role "your story" should play in your overall marketing. So what's the right take? In this episode I share some candid thoughts on this issue, and then we dive into a session with my friend Ryan Koral from our in-person mastermind in Charleston, SC. Ryan Koral (http://tellstudios.com) is a lead…

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Building Intuitive Problem-Solving SaaS Products | Bret Siers - E4 52:20

2M ago52:20

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In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Training Layers, Bret Sears. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from running a financial services company to building TrainingLayers, a ground-breaking software training platform. We delve deep into the learning curve involved in building a SaaS product from the ground up and how Bret navigated t…

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406: Your SUBCONSCIOUS Knows the Way - Trust it to Guide You with Michael Sheridan 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Michael Sheridan was a highly skilled software engineer who experienced a life-altering spiritual awakening that shifted his path from the coding to dream interpretation. Discover how an unexpected encounter with the spirit world and the profound insights from dreams led him to embrace his true purpose, transforming not only his own life but also t…

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Austin’s Startup Ecosystem, Building a Personal Brand, Finding Mentors & Venture Capital | Marc Nathan - E3 1:18:56

3M ago1:18:56

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Marc Nathan is the Vice President of Client Strategy at Egan Nelson LLP, specializing in Emerging Technology and Venture Capital. With a robust background in the Texas Technology and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) startup community, he serves as a mentor to early-stage startups, providing expertise in fundraising strategy, connecting with investors,…

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405: The Fortune is in the Feedback: Lessons from Top-Rated Trip Advisor Restaurants with Danna Junck 31:01

3M ago31:01

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We've all heard the fortune is in the follow-up, but it can also be said that the fortune is in the feedback. Today I sit down with Danna Junck, founder of the top-rated Trip Advisor restaurant Danna's BBQ (dannasbbq.com) in Branson, MO. Danna is also a well-respected coach for entrepreneurs. Watch this interview on YouTube » Those of us who run se…

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Scaling to A Million Users: Jobberman Job Board Giant | Lekan Olude - E2 49:16

3M ago49:16

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Lekan Olude is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Jobberman, West Africa's leading job search engine. Born and raised in Ogun State, he pursued his education at Obafemi Awolowo University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. With a diverse career that includes experiences at Goldman Sachs and TeleMo…

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Transforming Politics into Fantasy Sports: Fantasy Elect | Justin Schoenfelder - E1 55:58

3M ago55:58

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Justin Schoenfelder is the CEO and Founder of Fantasy Elect, a platform that merges the fantasy sports experience with politics, allowing users to compete for bragging rights and cash. He is also a co-host of the Bully Pulpit podcast and has a strong passion for learning. With a diverse background in executive coaching, real estate development, ind…

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The Untold Stories Behind Their Breakthroughs 2:15

3M ago2:15

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Welcome to "Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs," where we dig deep into the stories of successful Austin founders. Instead of focusing on their successes though, we dive into their journeys, particularly the struggles and obstacles they had to overcome. This weekly podcast is tailored for Austin founders navigating the ear…

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404: Solopreneurs - 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Self-Respect 39:46

3M ago39:46

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If you're in business for yourself then respecting yourself is respecting the business - and vice versa. Join me for this episode as I share five actions (and one bonus!) that have strengthened my self-respect and in turn, grown my business. Do the ordinary things in an extraordinary manner. Charge appropriately Save your money Design your calendar…

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403: Want Success? Then "Burn Clean Energy" in These 5 Areas 34:17

3M ago34:17

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Join me as I delve into the concept of "burning clean energy" – from the people we engage with, to the food we eat, and the environments we dwell in. All of these principles have been vital to my growth and success, starting from being a solopreneur and now running several businesses. A few thoughts here: The people you surround yourself with The c…

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402: Run Your Own Race and Stop Comparing Yourself to Mr. or Ms. Guru 31:06

4M ago31:06

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Watch this episode on YouTube » As we step into 2024, it's nice to back to solo episodes. One of my big tenets this year is to "run your own race" – it's time to shift our focus from comparing our lives to others to embracing our unique paths. The Comparison Trap: Discover how social media can skew our perception of success and how to step away fro…

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401: How to Turn What You Already Know Into 9+ Income Streams (MASTERCLASS REPLAY) 1:18:47

5M ago1:18:47

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Watch this training on YouTube here » Dive into this masterclass that will help you understand the foundational elements of building a thought leadership practice. Some of the key points: Walk before you run Your framework "frames" the work Do the difficult work of making it simple Peers rarely pay Get rich 'slow' If you're interested in working wi…

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400: Embrace the Suck with Vince Fowler 29:09

5M ago29:09

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From childhood dreams of being a paratrooper to extreme ultramarathons, coach Vince Fowler shares his winding journey of self-discovery and embracing challenges... or as he calls it, to "embrace the suck". Hear Vince's emotional story of discovering he was not his father's biological son and the identity crisis it sparked, why Vince turned to ultra…

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399: How to Create a Recipe for Your Version of Success with Robert Fukui 21:13

5M ago21:13

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Robert Fukui is the co-author of the book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance. In this talk, he shares his recipe for success in life, business, and relationships. He reveals the five flavors that create fulfillment when blended in harmony - self, relationships, business, and wealth. Robert explains how to customi…

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398: Burnout and Overwhelm is Real But it Doesn't Have to Be Your Story with Kent Murawski 29:40

5M ago29:40

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Watch this episode on YouTube » Burnout is becoming an epidemic in today's fast-paced world. Drawing from his own story of burnout and personal crisis, Kent Murawski explains why the common idea of "balance" can actually be exhausting and ineffective. He then introduces a new framework for avoiding burnout and moving toward "wholeness" instead. Wor…

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397: Explore Your Curiosity and Imagination when Setting 10 Year Goals with Kathy Brown 12:49

6M ago12:49

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Watch this episode on YouTube » At our recent mastermind, Kathy Brown shared her insights on the profound influence of goal setting –– especially ten year goals. Explore the core principles of long-term planning, the dynamic force of curiosity and imagination, and the delicate craft of aligning today's endeavors with the dreams of your future: The …

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396: Lessons from 100 Hours of Meditation in 10 Days with Eugene Choi 39:00

6M ago39:00

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Watch this episode on YouTube » In this keynote, Dr. Eugene Choi delves deep into the transformative power of meditation... 100+ hours in 10 days! While I've always appreciated the serenity meditation offers, Eugene's approach is on another level. It's not just about finding peace; it's about unraveling the very fabric of one's identity. Tune in to…

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