Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern Entrepreneur

Are you ready to use Key Person of Influence to get your business goals? This week's episode with New York Times bestselling author and leader of Dent Global, Daniel Priestley, has all the answers you need. Daniel Priestley is a New York Times bestselling author and the leader of Dent Global, where he and his team develop entrepreneurs to stand out, scale up, and make a positive impact. 40,000 ent...

Join us for a riveting episode of Insight Out with Brenden, a dynamic speaker and social media sensation. In this episode, Brenden shares the secrets behind his viral content on Instagram, delving into the meticulous process of scriptwriting and content creation. He reveals the importance of timing and consistency in video length, drawing on his experience to illustrate how these factors contribut...

What keeps a digital business moving and thriving, and what makes it truly valuable?  Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, is joining me on this episode of Insight Out to break down his role at Flippa, his experience over the last 20 years, and the variables that influence the value of businesses in the market. He touches on the importance of looking at growth, average order value, refund rate, cost ba...

As the world of technology rapidly evolves, so do the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. We are now on the cusp of an AI revolution that has the potential to revolutionize every aspect of our lives. But how do we use AI in a way that serves us, not at our detriment? In this episode, Cory Lopes-Warfield is back on Insight Out and he outlines the potential of AI and how to b...

George J. Chanos is a lawyer and a former attorney general with both eyes on the future. His foresight led him to write the books Seize Your Destiny: A Roadmap to Success and Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st Century.  However, creating thought-provoking books isn’t his only talent. George has recently been hard at work on an NFT art project called People Reign. In this episode, George sh...

Are you feeling stuck in life, like a pumpkin in a jar? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from a “mistaken identity”, not realizing their true potential or the power of their own dreams. This week on Insight Out, Doug Dane is here to show us how to use the Mistaken Identity Model to get self-discovery, freedom, and success. He's been able to beat the odds and find success in his own life, despi...

Wealth distribution in corporate culture has a tremendous impact on the way we do business today, but oftentimes it is hard to pinpoint exactly when and how the changes began. From Henry Ford to Elon Musk, wealth distribution has been a driving force in how we interact with the business world. With the shrinking of the middle class and the seemingly endless wave of technology advancements, how did...

How can we shift our thinking in order to break a pattern? And how can we take positive action to make transformative changes in our lives? That’s the focus of Scott Miller’s new book, “Master Mentors Vol. 2.” It examines key insights from 30 of the world’s most transformational leadership thinkers – including Seth Godin, Susan Cain, General Stanley McChrystal and more – and provides simple steps...

Ever had to lead a project without being the official leader? Lots of people have. Today, unofficial project managers are like secret heroes. But how do they do it without the fancy title or training? Let's find out together. In today’s episode of the Insight Out podcast, I am joined by Kory Kogon, Vice President and Content Development and Bestselling Author at FranklinCovey.  During our conversa...

Have you ever watched a viral video on social media and wondered how it captured millions of views? What magic formula did the creator use that made you hit the share button without hesitation? In today’s episode of Insight Out, I'm thrilled to have Joel Lalgee, a social media sage and content wizard, especially when it comes to making waves on platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok. In this episode,...

Steve Hoffman—or Captain Hoff, as he’s known in Silicon Valley—is the CEO of Founders Spac. One of the world's leading startup incubators and accelerators, Founders Spac prepares entrepreneurs to avoid disastrous mistakes, surmount sizable obstacles, and master the skills necessary to make the right choices along their path to success.   Steve is also the author of the books Make Elephants Fly, Su...

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through your LinkedIn feed, connecting with professionals left and right, only to realize that your network feels more like a collection of random profiles than a genuine community? In today’s episode of the Insight Out podcast, I am excited to be joined by Liam Darmody, a personal branding consultant with a wealth of knowledge on leveraging LinkedIn for buil...

Travis Brown jumped up to 90,000 followers on Instagram in just six weeks, and he’s joining us on today’s Insight Out episode to give YOU the tools you need to make that happen on your own social media platform.  As we dive into how his hit idea Pod Decks came to fruition, media consumption, the pressure to create viral content, secrets to a great hook, and more, you’ll learn about his journey to...

Who do you look up to the most? Is it a superhero from a comic book, a famous athlete, or a historical figure? We often forget the everyday heroes who quietly make a big impact on our lives. Our dads, the real-life heroes in our families, shape who we become, teach us important values, and help us navigate life's twists and turns. In today’s episode of the Insight Out podcast, I have the pleasure...

Branding is the art of differentiation says my guest today David Brier. Shark Tank's Daymond John says "he’s brilliant with branding" and Grant Cardone says "he is a branding genius who will revolutionize the way you do branding." Author of the book Brand Intervention, the title says it all. He’s not afraid to help companies realize they need a brand makeover to help make them stand out from the c...

Are you looking to create an emotional connection with your customers? Have you ever considered the power of belonging to a brand? This week, Mark Schaefer is back to Insight Out to share insights on how to build meaningful relationships with customers and how this can lead to success. As a young boy feeling isolated and alone at a new school, Mark found his place in the community by trying out fo...

One million followers in 30 days…sounds crazy, right? Not if you’re my guest today. Brendan Kane is a growth hacker for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Katie Couric to name a few.  He got his start in the entertainment world and elevated to Vice President of Digital for Paramount Pictures. He is now the best-selling author of the book One Million Follo...

We are living in the Age of Influence.  After learning about my guest through fellow podcaster and friend Dan Nestle, I became deeply curious about how and why influence matters in today’s world. Neal Schaffer is the author of Age of Influence and for the last decade has become a globally recognized leader in the social media and digital marketing space. Having written multiple books on social med...

Check out this week's episode of Insight Out with my guest Mark Schaefer!  One of my favorite episodes of Insight Out is my conversation with John Espirian. During that interview, he mentioned his mentor was a guy named Mark Schaefer.  Since I respect John so much, I decided to read Mark’s book Known, and invite him on the show. Fortunately for me (and you)…he said yes. This episode is our convers...

Get ready to dive into the life and mind of the original Shark from "Shark Tank," the man who's sold over 500 products and raked in billions, Kevin Harrington. We're unpacking his journey from the roots of entrepreneurship to the creation of infomercials, alongside strategies to build killer dream teams and sell products that make you say, "I need that in my life.” Meet the legend himself, Kevin H...

The dash. That tiny line between the day you enter and the day we depart this life. It’s a tiny line, but make no mistake about it, finding the meaning within it is the most powerful thing you’ll ever do. Today, we spend time with Kris Dehnert, a man who truly understands the value of time and how to get the most out of it. Kris is a self-described grinder and successful serial entrepreneur who be...

After starting as a barista in 1996 to becoming the co-founder, owner, and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, this week’s guest on Insight Out is Mike McFall, a growth-minded entrepreneur that believes in the power of self-awareness, positivity, and conscious capitalism as the core values of a successful business.  His book, Grind: A No-Bullshit Approach to Take Your Business from Concept to Cash Flow, focu...

This episode of the Insight Out podcast features part 2 of my in-depth discussion with Brenden Kumarasamy, a renowned communication expert and the founder of MasterTalk. a coaching business dedicated to helping executives and business owners become top 1% communicators in their industries. In Part 2 of our conversation, we dive into the transformative power of empathy in public speaking. Brendan s...

In this episode of the InsightOut podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Brenden Kumarasamy, a renowned communication expert and the founder of MasterTalk, a coaching business dedicated to helping executives and business owners become top 1% communicators in their industries. Today, we unravel the secrets behind becoming an exceptional speaker and mastering your talk. Brenden zeroes in on the com...

Designer... Entrepreneur...  Director... YouTuber... Teacher... All of these words can describe my guest today, but "teacher" is the one he says is the best fit at this point in his life. Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO & Chief Strategist of Blind, a brand strategy design consultancy, and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the BIG mission of teachi...