BrandStack Podcast

Today’s episode features a conversation with author and certified professional coach Nil Demircubuk , whose new book, Down to Earth: Demystify Intuition to Upgrade Your Life , is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their decision-making. Nil’s background sits at the intersection of logic and intuition. With a PhD in Economics, an engineering degree, and experience running a data team in fina...

Have you ever wondered what separates superstars from the rest of us? Is it talent? Luck? Turns out, it might be something far more accessible – our capacity to receive love. Joie Gharrity , author of Being Your Own Superstar: How to Expand Your Love Capacity , joined Dale L. Roberts and me on the BrandStack Podcast to share insights from her extensive career in Hollywood. Her roles with the major...

Ever dreamed of seeing your book featured on national TV? Hold that thought. Jason Jones , experienced publicist and founder of public relations firm Jones Literary , reveals why local media is your golden ticket to publicity success. In this eye-opening episode, Jason joins Dale L. Roberts and me to shares insider tips from his book, Landing Local Media: An Actionable Guide to Help Self-Published...

Ever felt like promoting your book is a necessary evil? You're not alone. Many authors struggle with the idea of self-promotion, viewing it as bragging or inauthentic. But what if I told you that effective self-promotion could be the key to connecting with your ideal readers and making a real impact with your work? In this eye-opening episode, Dale L. Roberts and I had the pleasure of chatting wit...

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective communication is non-negotiable. Yet, far too often, our writing is bogged down by unnecessary detail, unclear phrasing, or outdated approaches. Enter Nancy Ancowitz, NYU career director, business writing expert, and author of the book Business Writing: Say More with Less. Nancy recently joined Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts on the BrandStack Podcast...

In this episode of the BrandStack Podcast , I share insights from the LinkedIn panel at Podfest, where I discussed two powerful, lesser-known tools for creators looking to grow their presence and monetize their efforts on LinkedIn. Here are these two standout opportunities for 2025: 1️⃣ LinkedIn Newsletters : Bypass the algorithm and deliver your content directly to LinkedIn newsletter subscribers...

When Podfest founder Chris Krimitsos suggested I do a talk on my recent deep dive into Substack, I had two concerns: * Most podcasters wouldn’t have much experience with Substack. * That lack of knowledge might lead to a poorly attended session with low interest. Chris, of course, is a master at creating positive experiences for event audiences. His transformation of Podfest from a small meetup in...

While preparing for my Podfest talk — “Substack for Video Podcasting: The Fastest Platform to Grow and Monetize Your Content” — a notification popped up on my phone that immediately caught my attention. Substack had just announced that its livestreaming feature is now available to any publisher with at least 10 subscribers (free or paid). Until recently, this feature was reserved for select, high-...

In our latest episode of the BrandStack Podcast, Corey Walker and Eric Butow join me to celebrate the launch of the third edition of Instagram for Business for Dummies , published by Wiley and available starting today. With Instagram evolving faster than ever, this new edition provides a timely guide for entrepreneurs and businesses navigating the platform’s latest tools and trends. From mastering...

In today’s BrandStack Podcast, Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts sit down with Louise McDonnell , a social media strategist, author, and creator of the Social Media Content Planner & Guide. Louie helps coaches, consultants, and online experts maximize their social media impact. With years of experience running her agency, coaching academy, and one of Ireland’s hottest marketing podcasts, Louise has c...

In our latest episode of the BrandStack Podcast, Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts sit down with Valerie Morris —author, digital marketing strategist, and founder of Tintero Creative. Valerie’s book, We’re All Ears: How to Increase Your Impact, Influence, and Success Online in a Noisy World , distills her years of experience into actionable advice for navigating today’s digital landscape. In our conv...

In this episode of the BrandStack Podcast, Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts sit down with podcasting Hall of Famer Dave Jackson , the man behind Profit from Your Podcast and the renowned School of Podcasting . With two decades of experience, Dave has helped countless creators start, grow, and monetize their shows. In our conversation, he shares insights on podcast monetization, the importance of kno...

In today’s episode of the BrandStack Podcast, Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts speak with Mark Leslie Lefebvre , a veteran in the world of self-publishing and the creator of Kobo Writing Life. He currently serves as director of business development at Draft2Digital. Mark’s book, Wide for the Win , encourages authors to consider diverse ways of reaching readers and generating income. As an advocate f...

In today’s episode, Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts explore the fascinating journey of Larry Roberts , author of Under the Red Hat , who leveraged AI tools, including ChatGPT, to create a personal branding book in record time. Larry, a well-known figure in the podcasting world, has made a name for himself through his unique expertise in AI and personal branding. He joined us to share how he transfo...

In this episode of the BrandStack Podcast, Dale L. Roberts and I are thrilled to sit down with Benedria “Bee” Smith, Ph. D —a mental health counselor, social media personality, and the author of #BeeInspired: Practical Steps for Living a Life Full of Joy . Bee’s journey has touched countless lives, from young people in classrooms to audiences worldwide through live streaming and media appearances....

It’s time we rethink social media. Katie Brinkley , a social media strategist and author of The Social Shift: The Road Back to Community , joined Dale L. Roberts and me recently to talk about how social platforms can be used more effectively. Katie’s approach challenges the “more is more” mindset that seems to have overtaken our feeds. Instead, she advocates for something many creators are craving...

Angela Yuriko Smith joins Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts to discuss opportunities for writers, her Substack newsletter, Authortunities , and her book, How To Be an Authortunist . It's a “Nonfiction Showcase” episode of the BrandStack Podcast .  🎓 NOV 2 · Authortunities Expo Seeking Craft, Credibility, Fortune and Fame? You can have it all… just not all at the same time. Angela Yuriko Smith is hos...

Of course, this podcast does have a video version and you can watch it here . As someone who spent over a decade on-air in radio, I’ve always considered the listener first, even in video content, knowing that viewing is often optional. The real value in most talk shows—including video podcasts and livestreams—is in what we hear. That’s why audio remains my top technical priority. Audio has a uniqu...

The transcript below was provided by Substack and cleaned up by ChatGPT. Hey Gang, The World Series is about to get started, and I wanted to share an interview I did with a legendary player who wore both the Yankees and Dodgers uniforms and pitched in the last three World Series between the two teams. Does anybody know who that player might be? We'll come back to that in just a few minutes. Top 5...

In this episode, I sit down with Kim Doyal , a seasoned podcaster and editor of The Spark newsletter. Kim has extensive experience navigating the world of email marketing and newsletters, and we dive into her strategies for building loyal audiences, embracing imperfection, and exploring the right tools for creators. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including the evolution of newslett...

The transcript below was provided by Substack and cleaned up by ChatGPT. Hey Gang, Ross Brand over here on Substack and in your email inbox, depending on where you're taking a look at this. Wanted to let you know, first of all, you probably now know, but I want to let you know that I am on Substack. And while this is a writing platform and I plan to do and have been doing some writing lately on Su...