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Strange Currencies

Sean Ryan

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 28

Sean Ryan has real conversations with founders, CEOs, and marketers to learn about what they do, why they do it, and how it's changed since they started. Sharing their Strange Currencies. Grab a cup of coffee and listen each week. Sean Ryan is the co-founder of Rotary Digital, a media company of newsletters for guys. Reach your ideal customer audience by advertising with Rotary Digital. Bonus points if you love chocolate as much as Sean does. Have a chocolate chat with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanryanaccelerator/

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🇨🇦 Canada - marketing
10/11/2025
#82
🇨🇦 Canada - marketing
09/11/2025
#48

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Alex Portera: The Adventure Behind Rally On Media

Season 2 · Episode 17

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • Duration 37:50

"I fell in love with filmmaking."Sean, host of Strange Currencies, hangs with Alex Porter, founder and CEO of Rally On Media, to learn about an adventure from spreadsheet number crunching at Deloitte to embarking on adventurous road trips that sparked his passion for filmmaking. Diving into Rally on Media's transition from brand documentaries to crowdfunding video production, especially during the pandemic. Alex shares insights on the importance of storytelling in fundraising, the differences between equity crowdfunding and traditional VC funding, and the emotional connections and storytelling that drive successful campaigns. Learn how @rally-on-media helps producers at top brands create more great videos without the stress and high costs: https://www.rallyonmedia.com/Follow Alex's journey by connecting with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-portera/ @StrangeCurrencies-SeanRyan is sponsored by Rotary Digital. Daily inbox for guys, navigating digital media sucks. We aim to provide some interesting roadmaps. Sign up for free: https://www.rotarydigital.net/#crowdfunding #storytelling #videoproduction #digitalmarketing Chapters00:00 Introduction to Strange Currencies and Alex Porter02:56 From Consulting to Adventure: The Birth of Rally On Media06:00 The Journey of Filmmaking and Storytelling08:59 Transitioning to Crowdfunding: The Impact of the Pandemic11:49 Understanding Equity Crowdfunding vs. Reward Crowdfunding14:55 Crafting Compelling Stories for Successful Campaigns18:01 Balancing Production and Client Acquisition in a Growing Agency20:53 The Emotional Connection in Storytelling23:59 Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding vs. Traditional VC Funding27:01 The Importance of Community and Brand Advocates29:53 Personal Habits and Business Practices for Success32:59 Favorite Books and Podcasts for Inspiration

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John Thompson: Adventures in Creative Writing at Huckberry

Episode 16

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 • Duration 46:01

Want to find your voice and stand out in an authentic way in a sea of AI-based content? John (JT) shares his journey, with host Sean Ryan, into copywriting and his role at @Huckberryco , while emphasizing the importance of brand voice and identity. Unlock the secrets of creativity in marketing with our special guest, John Thompson, Huckberry’s talented copywriter.

From his beginnings in freelancing for men's style and grooming to working with renowned brands like BroBible and Men's Health, JT's journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Join us as we explore how he expertly crafts Huckberry's voice, weaving together newsletters, product descriptions, and campaign taglines in a way that aligns commerce with creativity.JT closes with insights for aspiring copywriters, highlighting the need for authenticity and passion in their work (and continue to write in a human way).

Learn why two million men look forward to reading daily content from Rotary Digital: rotarydigital.net

Huckberry has sweet threads (Sean won't stop going on about them): https://huckberry.com/

Connect with JT on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmthompson1/

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00:00 Introduction to Creative Conversations

01:51 Journey into Copywriting

04:18 Responsibilities at Huckberry

07:34 Aligning Brand Voice and Identity

09:19The Role of the Journal in Huckberry's Ecosystem

12:10 Highlighting Successful Campaigns

14:10 Integrating New Brands into Huckberry

Episode 9 Part 2: Ryan Coulter - Building the Category & Owning the Pocket

Season 1 · Episode 18

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • Duration 40:29

Welcome to Strange Currencies, a podcast where Sean Ryan, Co-Founder of Rotary Digital, sits down with people he admires to discuss the challenges of building a brand. In Episode 9 Part 2, Ryan Coulter, the James Brand, joins to discuss breaking trail in the ‘everyday carry’ category- including pocket knives and carabiners. He talks about utilitarian values while expanding the portfolio outside of just ‘outdoorsy’ sharp knives.

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Episode 9 Part 1: Ryan Coulter - Aligning the Brand Mission

Season 1 · Episode 17

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • Duration 30:45

Welcome to Strange Currencies, a podcast where Sean Ryan, Co-Founder of Rotary Digital, sits down with people he admires to discuss the challenges of building a brand. In Episode 9 Part 1, Ryan Coulter, the James Brand, joins to discuss how his experiences at Burton and Nike influenced how he runs his EDC accessories brand. ‘Modern Minimal Everyday Carry’ has become not just a phrase but a mission. Also, he advocates for an entrepreneur to have a varied number of experiences in the corporate world to learn different models to running a brand and creating a brand mission.

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Episode 8 - Part 2: Brad Neathery - Honoring Partnerships & Stewarding Creation

Season 1 · Episode 16

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 • Duration 37:34

Brad Neathery, Oak and Eden, joins to discuss the importance of partnerships and honoring your partners’ skillsets when building a brand under a shared vision. In addition, when it comes to branding, giving creatives the space to operate and produce amazing content.

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Episode 8 - Part 1: Brad Neathery - Leaning Into Customer-Driven Creativity

Season 1 · Episode 15

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 • Duration 37:05

Brad Neathery, Oak and Eden, joins to discuss using past wisdom learned with his print publication Modern Huntsman to tell novel stories. Positioning and perception is crucial to whether or not a brand succeeds, particularly in the whiskey industry. It’s a combination of a quality product and unique branding, with an emphasis on functionality not just aesthetics. In addition, he talks of how a 1/1 bottle idea led to a test kitchen in Texas, and a customer driven portfolio.

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Episode 7 - Part 2: Alex Realmuto - Autonomy Leads to Strategic Prosperity

Season 1 · Episode 14

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 • Duration 31:21

Welcome to Strange Currencies, a podcast where Sean Ryan, Co-Founder of Rotary Digital, sits down with people he admires to discuss the challenges of building a brand. In Episode 7 Part 2, Alex Realmuto, Founder and CEO of Rubik’s Agency, discusses the growth methodology at his agency, focusing on leveraging technologies to allow his team to be strategic and provide a boutique level of care to clients.

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Episode 7 - Part 1: Alex Realmuto - Wholistic Growth Marketing Through Integrity & Brand Extension

Season 1 · Episode 13

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 • Duration 34:01

Welcome to Strange Currencies, a podcast where Sean Ryan, Co-Founder of Rotary Digital, sits down with people he admires to discuss the challenges of building a brand. In Episode 7 Part 1, Alex Realmuto, Founder and CEO of Rubix Agency, joins to discuss how his agency interacts with brands and utilizes affiliate marketing & complimentary partnerships in performative PR.

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Episode 6 - Part 2: Paul Ferrago - Customer Retention & Guaranteeing Accessibility

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • Duration 22:29

Welcome to Strange Currencies, a podcast where Sean Ryan, Co-Founder of Rotary Digital, sits down with people he admires to discuss the challenges of building a brand. In Episode 6 Part 2, Paul Ferrago, Founder of Ace Marks, joins to discuss the challenges of customer acquisition and how the pandemic influenced Ace Mark's growth strategy. The Buy Back program allows customers to keep returning and earning credit while donating lightly used dress shoes to programs that help those in need return to the workforce.

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Episode 6 - Part 1: Paul Ferrago - Kickstarting to Get Off the Mark

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • Duration 22:57

Welcome to Strange Currencies, a podcast where Sean Ryan, Co-Founder of Rotary Digital, sits down with people he admires to discuss the challenges of building a brand. In Episode 6 Part 1, Paul Ferrago, Founder of Ace Marks, joins to discuss the inception of his D2C shoe company and the challenges of generating publicity for a new brand, including a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016.

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