#30 - Gigi Skarlett - Connecting People Around The World
Season 1 Β· Episode 30
Thursday, December 28, 2023 β’ Duration 39:17
In this episode I talk to Gigi Skarlett, a software developer and Web3 founder. Gigi leads the NFT project Crypto Tech Women, a community-centric brand thatβs onboarded over 20,000 people worldwide into the Web3 space.
Hailing from Venezuela, Gigi lived on a boat for a portion of her childhood, and started to learn to code at just 16 years old. Her talents led her to a career in Silicon Valley as a software engineer, and in 2021 she brought her knowledge and skills to the crypto industry, empowering women and minorities to use the Internet to build better lives for themselves and their families.
Today, we talk about the future of digital education, how to use Spaces to grow your brand, and why community plays such a big role in everything she does.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:58 From Coding at Six to Silicon Valley
4:47 Self-Taught Developer
6:44 A Woman's Journey from Overlooked to Empowered
12:39 From Boat Life to Digital Nomad
15:32 The Power of Community
18:56 The Successful NFT Launch
25:20 Social Audio and Spaces for Brand Growth and Personal Connection
In this episode, I talk to Dan Goldfield, a mindfulness coach whoβs meditated for over 29,000 hours, studied with a monk mentor for 5 years, and now transfers all his knowledge and experience to his students.
After being a professional drummer for 25 years and touring Europe with his band, Danβs body began to betray him due to large amounts of physical and mental stress. In an effort to solves these issues, Dan went down a path of mental discipline and spirituality, which ended up changing the trajectory of his life and career.
Today, we talk about the power of no-mind, how ego can be both your friend and your foe, and the tight-knit relationship between mindfulness and money.
Timestamps--
0:00 Intro
0:57 The Alexander Technique
5:55 Crafting Mindful Content
8:26 The Rising Acceptance of Mindfulness in Modern Times
9:09 Zen Wisdom and Mindful Creativity
13:24 A Mindfulness Approach to Finding One's True Voice
18:12 Learning from Mentors
21:04 Collaborating with Dan Koe and Learning by Teaching
23:24 Partnering for Personal and Creative Growth
27:32 Overcoming Intimacy Fears
29:11 Navigating the Ego in Personal Growth and Online Branding
#28 - Marcos Ruiz - Systemize Your Agency For Profit
Season 1 Β· Episode 28
Thursday, December 14, 2023 β’ Duration 41:28
In this episode, I talk to Marcos Ruiz, one of πβs most successful entrepreneurs and marketers. Marcosβ agency, The Birdhouse, helps businesses with info products create content not just focused on engagement, but sales. Because the agency is honed in on such a niche vertical, The Birdhouse has little competition, and has continued to grow at a rapid rate throughout 2023.
At just 25 years old, Marcos is making multiple 5-figures per month from his agency and has developed systems and processes that allow his super small team to deliver massive results for his clients.
Today, we talk about the best ways to scale your agency, having a partner thatβs also passionate about business, and the overlooked downside of building in public.
TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Intro
0:59 Spontaneity and Vision Boards
4:13 Balancing Business, Passion, and Relationships
6:50 Evolution on π
10:50 Laptop Lifestyle
13:30 Mastering Agency Scaling and Client Management
20:05 Balancing Sales Focus with Engagement for Optimal Client Success
23:43 The Misguided Approach of Documenting Your Journey
28:46 Abundance Mindset
31:23 Leveraging Courses and Communities for Influential Connections
In this episode, I talk to Rachel Kennedy, a millionaire entrepreneur, public image consultant, and Ms. Miami International 2023. Rachelβs an expert in Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, and has worked with major brands like Marriott, Sephora, and American Express through both her personal brand and her successful marketing agency.
She started getting paid by brands through her blog in 2008, long before the term βinfluencerβ had ever been coined. She now helps women dress and act like the best versions of themselves to get the most out of their lives and careers.
Today, we talk about how to balance free and paid content with your brand, intentional networking strategies, and the nuances of communication between males and females in business.
0:00 Intro
0:59 From Childhood Crafts to Million-Dollar Business
3:15 From Fashion Blogging to Monetizing Content
7:42 Pioneering Influencer Marketing
12:21 Travel, Work, and Time Management
16:33 Digital Marketing and Finding Your Niche
21:51 Free vs Paid Content: Leveraging SEO for Business Growth
26:16 Mastering Empathy and Authenticity
33:35 Gender Dynamics in Business Communication
42:10 Strategic Networking and Authentic Connections
46:59 Leveraging the Intimacy of Audio Rooms for Effective Networking
50:52 Self-Realization and Unlocking Opportunities for Success
In this episode, I talk to Brett Erik, a successful ghostwriter and patented inventor. Brett has worked with some of the fastest growing ghostwriting agencies in the industry, including Taylin Simmondsβ Ghostlii and Clifton Sellersβ Legacy Builder, and he's ghostwritten for widely known CEOs, founders, and athletes around the world.
With over 230,000 followers on π, Brett has become one of the most well-rounded creators on the platform, talking about content, mindset, and self-awareness. In addition to his success writing on social media, Brett's also developing his own medical adhesive business, which has stretched his mind and been a huge driver in expanding what he thought was possible.
Today, we talk about how one discovers themselves through content creation, ghostwriting as a career path, and tapping into your subconscious to unlock your creative genius.
TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Intro
1:02 The Novel Invention
3:08 The Power of Dreams and the Subconscious in Creativity
5:04 Entrepreneurial Spirit
7:13 Manifesting Ideas into Reality through Expression
9:18 Self-Discovery Through Content Creation
11:55 Redefining Education
16:24 Ghostwriting as a Career Path
20:44 The Role of Persistence and Endurance in Achieving Success
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 β’ Duration 01:03:37
In this episode, I talk to Atlas, a former Moroccan political advisor turned online content strategist. Atlas helps his clients grow their audience, position themselves as an authority, and build structures and clarity to streamline their digital sales process.
With over 124,000 followers on π, Atlas has become one of the most well-respected writers on the platform, diving deep into human psychology and the art of influence through writing and speaking. His book, Vizier, helps us better understand the games that are being played around us, and how we can use them to our advantage in both business and our personal lives.
Today, we talk about how you can build cult-like loyalty from your followers, use audio to establish influence, and why storytelling in politics is incredibly similar to creating a personal brand.
TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Intro
1:22 Mastering Influence
2:37 The War of Attention
6:42 Cult-Like Brand Loyalty
13:24 Insights On Leadership
18:17 An Ancient Man with Modern Weaponry
25:15 Applying Political Strategy to Content Strategy
In this episode, I talk to Jack Moses, a 22-year old performance coach and digital writer. Jack dropped out of college and went abroad to backpack Europe for two months, stumbled across writing, and jumped head first into the creator economy. He regularly writes viral threads, has a rocking Telegram community, and has recorded podcasts with amazing guests like Dakota Robertson, Taylin Simmonds and Danny Miranda.
A former Division-1 football player, Jack has amassed over 22,000 followers on π and is currently working towards launching his first cohort.
Today we talk about the importance of embracing uncharted territory, how immediate action is a critical piece to anyone's success, and the power of presence in personal growth.
TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Intro
0:55 Presence and Personal Growth
2:57 Living in the Moment
5:51 Redefining Self-Identity
7:57 Starting Small in the Creator Economy
10:29 The Power of Immediate Action
12:15 Leveraging Podcasting for GrowthΒ
16:39 Overcoming Limitations and Building Networks
18:41 Spaces and Community
21:36 Shaping Reality with a Positive Mindset
24:20 Uncharted TerritoryΒ
27:47 Leveraging Telegram for Community Building
30:29 The Power of Voice
32:39 Innovating Content Strategy
37:31 Scarcity Mindset & Monetization
42:33 Setting Goals and Being Flexible
44:56 Jackβs Final Thoughts
#23 - George Ten - Turning Words Into Wealth
Season 1 Β· Episode 23
Thursday, November 9, 2023 β’ Duration 54:34
In this episode, I talk to George Ten, a 12+ year marketing veteran and founder of the CopyThinkers community, a group dedicated to helping people learn how to sell anything online. One of Georgeβs core beliefs is that great copy is not about the words you use, but the emotion and psychology behind them.
Among George's many accomplishments are an $8.5 million online store, multiple 6+ figure sales pages, 100,000 courses sold and an audience of over 200,000 social media fans and admirers.
Today, we talk about the psychology behind persuasive copy, how to build successful online communities, and why George chose LOUDER for his first ever podcast appearance.
TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Intro
0:57 From Selfish Why to Helping Others
3:29 Transforming Lives Through the Community
5:45 Betrayal and the Power of Personal Brand
9:16 The Original Grammar Hippy and the Importance of Inside Jokes
13:51 The Strategy Behind the Words
15:30 Psychology of Persuasive Copy
18:36 Building a Successful Online Community
25:56 From Arrogance to Genuine Connection
28:15 Provocative Inspiration vs. Egotistical Bragging
31:19 Mastering Marketing Funnels
35:19 Long Form vs. Short Form & Personal Branding
39:30 George's First Podcast Ever
42:50 Vegan or Not?
43:11 The Email Avalanche Strategy
45:31 Why Doesn't George Have A Blue Check on X?
47:01 Business Focus vs. Personal Use
#22 - Danny Miranda - Podcasts, Pacing, and Passion
Season 1 Β· Episode 22
Thursday, November 2, 2023 β’ Duration 41:39
In this episode, I talk to Danny Miranda, host of the βDanny Miranda Podcast.β Having recorded over 400 episodes, with guests including Alex Hormozi, Iman Gadzhi, Peter Crone, and Gary Vaynerchuk, Dannyβs become one of the most thoughtful and well-connected interviewers in the game.
A master researcher and conversationalist, heβs been publishing 3 podcasts per week for over 3 years, garnered over 1M streams, and sold over $20,000 worth of his course, The Art Of Interviewing. Outside of podcasting, Dannyβs an avid runner and meditator, and has amassed a social media following of over 135,000 people.
Today, we talk about Dannyβs most unlikely interview guest, the power of long-form conversations, and the systems heβs built to deliver such a consistent stream of content over time.
TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Intro
1:01 Exploring Curiosities
3:45 Transformation Through Meditation
4:57 The Power of Deep Conversations
7:20 An Unlikely Interview
9:04 The Game of Human Connection
11:47 Monetization and the Unpredictable Path to Success
13:32 The Slow Journey
16:23 Podcasting - the Printing Press of the Spoken Word
19:34 Spaces vs. One-on-One Conversations
22:10 Starting a Podcast: Finding Your Voice
25:21 Building a Content Generation Machine
28:00 Connecting Online and Offline Worlds
30:53 The Importance of Practice Interviews
32:03 Online vs. Offline Interviews
34:12 Seeing the Bigger Picture: Removing the Hood
#21 - Save Your Sons - The Fatherhood Revolution
Season 1 Β· Episode 21
Thursday, October 26, 2023 β’ Duration 57:25
In this episode, I talk to Harrison, the founder of Save Your Sons, a brand and movement dedicated to lowering the rates of fatherlessness across the world. Having amassed 571,000 followers on π, 200,000 on Instagram, and 30,000 followers on Facebook, Harrison's reach and impact are undeniable.
In addition to his admirable messaging across social media, Harrison also holds in-person retreats multiple times a year to help men foster self-development and online business growth.
Today, we talk about the role of networking in content creation, whether cohorts will be around 10 years from now, and some of the overshadowed elements of the π algorithm.
TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Intro
0:54 Modern Content Consumption Concerns
3:02 Understanding Psycho-Cybernetics
8:28 The Power of Audio Stories and Combating Fatherlessness
13:15 The Power of Lifting Weights
19:04 The Role of Networking in Content Creation
23:51 The Future of Cohort-Based Learning
26:39 Navigating the Online-to-Offline Business Model
31:10 Leveraging Communities for Growth
35:05 The Philosophy of Modern Fatherhood
38:53 Content Engagement and Algorithm Insights
42:36 Memes vs. Long Form Posts
45:18 The Right Time to Branch Out Across Platforms
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