This week, I’m talking about H-E-B’s wild heavy-metal T-shirt collab with designer Connor Dwyer. What started as a fun grocery-store-meets-metal-band mashup turned into one of the most viral merch drops of the year.Here’s what’s happened:A fan design turned into an official partnershipA charity angle raised $35,000 for Austin musiciansA tech fail that left fans frustratedWhat small brands can learn about handling hype and demandHype is great—but make sure your system can take the hit. If your fans

Sam Darawish sold his first startup for $50M, then invested a few hundred thousand of his own money into Everflow. He didn't pay himself for two years. Most founders would never show screenshots at a trade show instead of a working product, but that's exactly what Sam did — and it landed his first customers.Today, Everflow generates nearly $30M ARR with 1,200 customers and a 120-person team across four continents. They've done it all without raising a single dollar of outside funding, proving that

Today's episode is a compilation of some of my best advice when it comes to selling. The number one asset for any business, entrepreneur, or personal brand is attention. Whatever you are trying to do, whether it is selling a product, offering a service, or spreading a message, it can not be done without getting the attention of the audience.The great thing about the internet is that now attention is more widely available and requires less money to access than ever. This is why social media,

Why do some partnerships crumble over small issues while others grow stronger from them?In this episode you’ll learn:The 4-step framework to repair any partnership issue without blame or confusionHow to prevent small missteps from derailing big opportunitiesWhy system fixes—not apologies—are your fastest path to partnership growthListen now to turn a miss into momentum—and make your partnerships unbreakable.Get the MISS Principle download here.Thanks to Fiverr for sponsoring this episode! Use this

Your story matters, no matter what other people have to say about it. No one can possibly understand what it is like to be you. No one gets to dictate how you show up. There is no right or wrong— only serve and limit.Collective empathy expands and ripples into impact that generates ethical income when you lean into transformational energy.CLICK HERE to see what that looks like in real time. PS.Want some more insight from the client that I was talking about on the episode?MEET CARRIE

Learn how she got a billion views with niche videos! 🔥 Get a 30-Day trial of vidIQ's Boost plan for just $1 here: 👉 http://vidiq.com/think This video is sponsored by VidIQ. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect with Anastasia ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@Nailcou 🔥 Get ongoing coaching, accountability, & courses inside the Video Ranking Academy Course ➡️ http:...

Are you wondering if building a personal brand is worth the effort? Curious about how to stand out in a crowded market while staying true to yourself? To discover a comprehensive framework for developing a compelling personal brand that opens doors and creates opportunities, I interview Goldie Chan.

Today we're reviewing the biggest mistakes new Etsy sellers make---- so you can avoid all of them! These are the problems I see the most often that hold owners back from the success they're desperate for. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ➡️ Join the Template Drop Membership for weekly templates (commercial use): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/b2jFEqce/checkout (Join by 11/3/25 to be grandfathered in at just

Did you like this episode? Dislike it? In this episode, Danny, Mike, and Eddie break down what really makes a call to action effective—and it’s not just the words on the button. They explain why the real persuasive work happens before someone ever clicks “Contact Us,” and how you can guide potential clients to take action by showing them what’s in it for them. If you’ve ever wondered why your “Book a Call” button isn’t getting clicks, this one’s for you. 📌 Key Takeaways: Why “Contact Us”

In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Tansel Ali, a four-time Australian Memory Champion, to explore how anyone can train their brain to remember anything — from names and speeches to entire books or phone directories. Together, they unpack the science and art of storytelling for memory, the role of emotion in recall, and how tools like spaced repetition and the memory palace can transform how we learn. Tansel explains that memory isn’t a talent but a trainable skill that anyone can develop

Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spencer Spirit Holdings and head of Spirit Halloween, joins hosts Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss the business of seasonal retail—from scaling over 1,500 pop-up stores across North America to using AI, social media, and immersive experiences to sustain year-round engagement—and how the brand is now extending its magic into the Christmas market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#299 Drive | This episode is from Drive 2025, our 2 day in-person event for B2B marketers in Burlington, VT. Our first speaker was Sangram Vajre, Co-founder and CEO of GTM Partners and expert in GTM strategy. He shared a great session on building a repeatable GTM Operating System for sustainable growth, offering insight from 100 companies on what separates teams that scale from those that stall.Head over to exitfive.com/drive to join the waitlist for Drive 2026 and be the first to know when

In this episode of AI Answers, Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips answer the complex, and often uncomfortable questions shaping the future of AI. From the moral framing of “good” versus “evil,” to the technical risks of viruses, misinformation, and intellectual property, the discussion unpacks what it really means to use AI responsibly in a world moving faster than regulation or understanding.Along the way, Paul and Cathy discuss fact-checking AI, the emerging need to authenticate synthetic

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love welcomes brand strategist Cheri Quinn, Director of Brand Strategy at Mercury Creative Group, to discuss “Finding Focus in a Crowded Space.” Cheri explains that today’s marketplace is more crowded than ever—not just because of competition, but because clients are constantly flooded with information. To cut through the noise, professionals must clearly define their primary audience—the people they serve best—and communicate with authenticity and

Ever feel like you have too many ideas and not enough time? Multipreneur Andrea Finck is here to show you how to turn that creative energy into a thriving business ecosystem. In this episode, Andrea shares her incredible journey from a corporate career to launching three distinct businesses—Lightsome, Home Watch Madison, and Finding Flow Feng Shui—all unified by a single mission: helping people reclaim their most precious resource, their time.This episode is a masterclass in strategic

Pete Sena, founder of Digital Surgeons and a tech strategist with experience at Lego, Microsoft, and Unilever, shares how service businesses can become AI-first and achieve SaaS-like margins. He emphasizes starting with existing business practices, leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, and using experimentation to understand AI’s capabilities. Sena introduces practical strategies to integrate AI without disrupting operations and highlights the mindset shift needed to see AI as a productivity

Women’s sports isn’t charity—it’s a growth market hiding in plain sight. Laura Correnti, founder and CEO of Deep Blue Sports & Entertainment, has built her career spotting the white space and turning it into business. She and Christian dig into the myths holding advertisers back, how athletes are seizing the white space with their own media platforms, and why the next billion-dollar sports opportunity will be led by women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Are you feeling the squeeze of rising CPCs and increasingly automated Google Ads campaigns? In this special episode 92, Google Ads coach Jyll Saskin Gales shares advanced, cutting-edge targeting strategies designed to help you get your ideal customers from Google Ads. Specifically, she'll walk through 15 specific Google Ads targeting tactics you can try right now in your Search, Shopping, Video and Demand Gen campaigns.This episode is edited from a webinar that was originally livestreamed with

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to P.J. Thompson, assistant coach for Purdue men’s basketball. During his time at Purdue, P.J. (BS organizational leadership ’18), was a three-year starter on the team and helped the Boilermakers win the 2017 Big Ten Championship. Since then, he has been part of the coaching staff — helping lead the team to Purdue’s first No. 1 ranking and the 2024 NCAA Division I men’s basketball national championship game. In this episode you will:

In this engaging conversation, Trent, Brian, and AJ dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on storytelling and content creation. From practical business applications to ethical concerns about "AI slop," the hosts share their personal experiences with tools like ChatGPT, Sintra, and Claude.Discover how AI can serve as a creative partner—helping with proposals, transcripts, scheduling, and overcoming executive dysfunction—while learning where the line should be