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Welcome to the Scaling Creator podcast, hosted by Soren and Eriksen Dickens. Join these two brothers and learn how they leveraged adversity, self-discovery, and story to scale from solo video creators to agency owners. This podcast aims to provide listeners with unfiltered stories to inspire creative minds to live unapologetically true to themselves. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations around self-discovery, storytelling, sales, marketing, operations, leadership development ...
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Unlocking Passion: Bryce Austin’s Inspiring Story of Resilience and Self-Discovery
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Episode Overview: Join hosts Soren and Eriksen Dickens for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Bryce as he shares his journey from the military to becoming a barber. Bryce's story is one of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of one's values. From serving in the military to finding his passion in barbering, Bryce's narrative highli…
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Lessons From The Edge - Overthrowing The Government
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Episode Overview: Prepare for a wild ride in this special episode of the Scaling Creator podcast with your hosts Soren and Eriksen Dickens. They delve into a bizarre and cautionary tale from the early days of their video production company, Platinum Peek. The story involves a peculiar client with grandiose plans to incite a revolution through a vid…
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Building A Sales Powerhouse: The Dan Fantasia Approach
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Episode Overview: In this episode of the Scaling Creator Podcast, Soren Dickens engages in a deep dive with Dan Fantasia, a seasoned expert in sales recruiting, to unravel the complexities of building and scaling effective sales teams. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the recruitment process, learn strategies for hiring sales talent that …
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Hobbyist to Olympic Photographer with Jack Spitser - Episode 16
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Welcome to the Scaling Creator Podcast, hosted by Soren and Eriksen Dickens. In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with Jack Spitser, CEO, and founder of Epic Drone Tours, along with Zack Reuter, the company's COO. Join us as we explore Jack's fascinating journey from a passionate swim photographer to leading a successful drone vid…
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The goal of Scaling Creator is to explore stories, problems, and solutions for business-minded creatives. In a world where creators are becoming the lifeblood of many businesses, join us as we connect the dots between what companies need and how video creators can bridge some of those desired outcomes. Over the past seven years, @platinumpeek has g…
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A Wedding Invitation - Story Behind Peek Wedding Films
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Welcome to the Scaling Creator Podcast—your go-to destination for insightful discussions on problems, solutions, and stories tailored for business-minded creators. In this episode, hosts Soren and Eriksen Dickens, along with Aaron Jones, take us on a heart-warming journey through their experiences in the wedding industry, from the initial dive into…
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Behind the Laughter: Crafting the Oakdale Bud Character
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In this episode of the Scaling Creator Podcast, hosts Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens sit down with their guest, Aaron Jones, to dive into the origins and the evolution of the comedic character Oakdale Bud. They discuss the themes of storytelling, character development, audience targeting, self-reflection, and the spirit of Central Valley, Califo…
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Authentic Leadership for Rapid Business Growth - Adrian Koehler's Approach
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Welcome to another episode of Scaling Creator Podcast! In this insightful episode, hosts Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens sit down with leadership expert, Adrian Koehler. Get ready for a deep dive into the challenges of leadership, the importance of self-mastery, and actionable tips for scaling your organization. Show Notes: Introduction to Adrian…
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Unlocking Success: Traveling the Philippines - A Dream Destination for Business
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Introduction: In Episode 12 of the Scaling Creator's Podcast, hosts Soren and Eriksen Dickens embark on a transformative journey to the Philippines, uncovering the untapped potential and remarkable experiences this emerging economy has to offer. They share their unique perspective on the beauty, culture, and incredible talent they encountered, alon…
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Cameron Sluggett’s Extraordinary Journey: Defying Cerebral Palsy, Defining Success
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Host: Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens Guest: Cameron Sluggett Podcast Summary: Welcome to the Scaling Creator podcast with your hosts, Soren and Eriksen Dickens. In this special episode, we sit down with Cameron Sluggett, a remarkable entrepreneur who has defied all odds by thriving with cerebral palsy. Discover the inspiring story of how he buil…
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From Near-Death to Life’s Greatest Moments: Reinventing Erik Long’s Life Through a Different Lens
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Host: Eriksen Dickens and Soren Dickens Guest: Erik Long Socials: https://www.instagram.com/the_road_warrior16 Podcast Summary: Join the Scaling Creator podcast, presented by Soren and Eriksen Dickens. In this edition, they engage in a conversation with Erik Long, delving into his transformation of a close brush with death into a life filled with p…
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Social Media Expert—A Kid of God on a Mission to Change the World
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Host: Soren Dickens Guest: Thor Aarsand Podcast Summary: Tune in to the Scaling Creator podcast, hosted by Soren and Eriksen Dickens. In this episode, they chat with Thor Aarsand, the mind behind @lifebythor with 133k+ Instagram followers. Explore Thor's journey to authenticity, overcoming doubts, and achieving social media triumph. Learn how to st…
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Jordan Jackson: Central Coast Real Estate Agent Talks Humble Beginnings, Self-Discovery, and Real Estate Insight
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Episode # 8 Title: Jordan Jackson: Central Coast Real Estate Agent Talks Humble Beginnings, Self-Discovery, and Real Estate Insight Hosts: Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens Guest: Jordan Jackson Podcast Summary: Join hosts Soren and Eriksen Dickens on the Scaling Creator podcast as they sit down with Jordan Jackson, Co-founder of Invest SLO Real Es…
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Epic Drone Tours Co-Founders Scale Passion into a Thriving Agency
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Hosts: Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens Guest: Jack Spitser, Zack Reuter Podcast Summary: In this episode of the Scaling Creator podcast, hosts Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens interview Jack Spitser and Zack Reuter, the CEO and COO of Epic Drone Tours, as they share their humble beginnings of starting their agency. They shared how a series of fa…
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The Trent Merzon Story: Leading Communities, Building Men and Breading Success
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The Trent Merzon Story: Leading Communities, Building Men and Breading Success - Scaling Creator Episode 6 Hosts: Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens Guest: Coach Trent Merzon Podcast Summary: In this episode of the Scaling Creator podcast, hosts Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens interview Coach Trent Merzon and share their stories of being the Oakda…
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Platinum Peek’s approach to creating videos for businesses - Scaling Creator Episode 5
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Scaling Creator Podcast - Platinum Peek’s approach to creating videos for businesses Hosts: Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens Podcast Summary: In this episode of the Scaling Creator podcast, hosts Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens share their journey of building Platinum Peak, a successful video agency, and discuss how businesses can effectively sc…
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From Athletes to Filmmakers - The Dickens Brothers’ Journey to Self-Discovery | Episode 4
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The Dickens brothers faced an identity crisis when they transferred to the college, feeling like they were losing a part of themselves without sports. They struggled to adapt and connect with peers due to past injuries. Overcoming shame and guilt, they learned the life lesson of transitioning to a new passion by reflecting on past accomplishments. …
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The Relentless Pursuit of Filmmaking Dreams | Episode 3
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Welcome to the Scaling Creator Podcast, where we embark on a captivating journey through our creative evolution. Join us as we recount cherished moments and the unwavering pursuit of our filmmaking dreams. Through this podcast, we aim to inspire and ignite the creative spark within all who join us. Welcome to our world of storytelling, where passio…
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How Trauma can Impact who you Become as a Creative | Episode 2
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Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Creator podcast, where we explore the power of creativity as a tool for overcoming adversity. Join us as we delve into the personal experiences of two brothers who have turned their struggles into fuel for their creative endeavors. From their teenage years of turmoil to their present-day successes, they sha…
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Origin Story: Creators, Soren and Eriksen Dickens on Growing Up in Small Town, USA | Episode 1
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Journey of Scaling Creator - Building a Successful Video Agency Welcome to the Scaling Creator Podcast, where Eriksen Dickens and the speaker take you on a journey through the evolution of their video agency, Platinum Peek Productions, Inc. It all started when they were students at Cal Poly, transforming their generic video production company into …
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