Raising Unicorns: A Harmon Brothers Podcast

Benton Crane sits down with Daymond John, CEO and founder of FUBU, investor, and “The People’s Shark” on Shark Tank. Daymond talks about how and why he started FUBU, bringing people joy in the face of skepticism, his early businesses like dumpster diving for bike parts, and how he’s raising his kids to be entrepreneurs. 00:48 Rags to riches and the story of FUBU 05:27 Standing up to skeptics and c...

Daniel Harmon and Rebecca Parham sit down to discuss Rebecca’s YouTube channel, Let Me Explain Studios, which has 2.5 million subscribers to date. They also talk art school and animation, why Rebecca chose to go the YouTube route rather than applying at big animation studios, and the story of how grief actually freed Rebecca from depression. 03:12 Pursuing a degree in animation 05:00 Her first You...

Daniel Harmon talks with Kevin Rogers, former comedian, copywriter, and founder of copychief.com. Kevin tells how he changed careers from comedy to copy and how he got over his “embarrassing” networking tactics. Daniel and Kevin also discuss how creative ideas happen and the best way to connect with your audience. 01:03 A bitter comic and a terrible salesman 03:35 Starting over 05:27 How comedy sh...

Benton Crane talks with YouTube Expert and Author Benji Travis about monetizing on YouTube, YouTube vs. Facebook for video, and why kids still aspire to be “YouTubers.” They also chat about how Benji and his wife, Judy, got started with video and became daily vloggers, what it felt like to lose everything, and how their family rose to success with their YouTube channel. 02:41 The power of video ac...

Daniel Harmon talks with YouTuber Michelle Khare, who built her YouTube channel to 1.4 million subscribers in less than two years. Michelle shares what it’s like to take on challenges like training with an Olympic Figure Skater, NASA astronaut training, and competing in a beauty pageant, all as a “regular person.” She also shares how she grew a genuine following on her YouTube channel without clic...

Benton Crane chats with Nick Francis, founder of the successful digital marketing agency SkySprout. Nick tells the story of how he created a haunted house in his backyard that brought thousands of people, the time he thought he would lose everything in his business, and how going after the one thing you know you’re the best at can change everything. 00:41 - The haunted house business that started...

Daniel Harmon sits down with YouTube personality Kaleb Nation, as Kaleb shares his journey from *gold* to POOP to *gold* again. They discuss how Kaleb became a radio show host and author at age 14, produced a nationally-syndicated radio show from his bedroom closet as a teenager, and was living his dream by age 21 … that is, before everything came crashing down. Kaleb also talks about his proposal...

Daniel Harmon talks with CAUGHT series creator, Zeus Network founder & president, and Emmy-nominated actor DeStorm Power. Hear how DeStorm went from sleeping in subways to working in the music industry and later becoming an actor, entrepreneur, and media personality. You’ll also hear his tips for spotting social trends and creating consistency in your content. 01:39 - DeStorm: visual artist, music...

Benton Crane talks with RedHead Wine Founder & CEO Marisa Sergi. Learn about the accidents and inspiration that led Marisa to becoming an entrepreneur and hear her advice for other first-time entrepreneurs on developing a product and evolving a brand. 00:31 - Majoring in wine and accidentally starting a wine company 04:07 - The benefits of using your personality as a product brand 06:17 - Setbacks...

Daniel Harmon talks with award-winning director, producer, and filmmaker Jenn Page. Learn how Jenn went from a struggling acting student to creating videos for artists like Billy Ray Cyrus, Weezer, and others. You’ll also get her tips on directing, editing, and why collaborating is everything. 03:07 - The story behind Jenn’s success 08:53 - Why every film project is poop and gold 12:22 - Tips for...

Daniel Harmon talks with award-winning magician, comedian, and mythical creature Piff the Magic Dragon. Hear how Piff left his life as a human behind to become the taste of Las Vegas, how he manipulated America's Got Talent to launch his career, his process behind putting together a show, and more. 00:45 - Is Mr. Piffles dead? 02:00 - Creators, entrepreneurs, marketers, and magic dragons 03:54 - H...

Daniel Harmon talks with Tim Schmoyer, a YouTube-certified audience growth consultant and video strategist to 500,000 different creators and brands. Hear how Tim changes lives by sharing powerful stories and how he’s helped companies like Disney, HBO, and eBay do the same. 01:38 - YouTube before the “Subscribe” button 05:46 - Poop to gold: Losing a job, finding a calling 15:23 - How to build brand...

Daniel Harmon talks with Diane Strutner, CEO and Co-founder of Datazoom. Find out how Diane discovered a gap in video technology and quit her job to build a company to address it. You’ll also hear her advice on female leadership in a male-dominated field, what unique thing she did when she created her team, and more. 00:26 - What is Datazoom? 01:43 - Becoming a tech entrepreneur 13:30 - Tips for e...

Daniel Harmon sits down with digital marketing expert and podcast host Thomas Moen of Norway. Get Thomas’s advice on email lists, building trust with your audience, effective networking, and more. 00:27 - Discovering the impact of social media 02:47 - The value of owning access to your audience 05:59 - 4 tips for building an email list 09:09 - Connecting with your audience 12:29 - Poop to Gold: bu...

Daniel Harmon talks with seventh-generation entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Jay Baer. Hear how Jay went from working in waste management to being a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, his advice on creating content that gets people talking, and more. 00:32 - Starting an Internet company in 1993 04:51 - How to get people talking about you 08:18 - Poop to gold: overcoming your fears 11...

Daniel Harmon sits down with Kevin Harrington, the original “shark” of ABC’s Shark Tank and founder of AsSeenOnTV.com. Hear the story of how Kevin invented the infomercial in 1984, his formula for creating successful infomercials, and more. 01:00 - Inventing the long-form infomercial 06:53 - Knocking on doors and closing sales 12:36 - Poop to Gold: a tough lesson in bootstrapping 17:52 - The creat...

Daniel Harmon sits down with video marketing expert and author of YouTube Secrets, Sean Cannell. Hear the story behind his channel Think Media, his unique path to entrepreneurship, and advice from someone who's been in the game since the beginning. 00:14 - Learning the world of video, YouTube, and marketing 05:46 - Jumping off the cliff of entrepreneurship 07:48 - Poop to Gold: finding purpose dur...

Benton Crane sits down with Daily Dot video director and FREE DAD VIDEOS creator Matt Silverman. Learn about how Matt finds niche stories and crafts them for a wide audience, his thoughts on Facebook as a digital marketing platform, and more. 00:41 - What is The Daily Dot? 02:02 - Finding stories and living on the internet 04:36 - Being careful with your platform 08:48 - Poop to Gold: pivoting aft...

On this episode, Benton Crane and Daniel Harmon are joined by expert marketer and “Sharkpreneur” host Seth Greene. Learn about how Seth creates systems that scale the creative process as well as his strategy for building successful teams, the life-saving importance of marketing, and more. 0:29 - Going from acting student to marketing expert 5:26 - Is direct mail making a comeback? 6:39 - “Poop to...

On this episode, Josh Felber—business podcaster, family man, and serial entrepreneur—joins Daniel Harmon to talk about facing rejection, building a business, starting a podcast, integrating entrepreneurship with family, and more. 00:47 - Becoming an entrepreneur at 14 years old 03:20 - The start of the “Making Bank” podcast 05:13 - “Poop to Gold” moment: from a year of rejection to 45,000 retail l...

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Daniel Harmon is joined by Peter Hollens, a singer, Youtuber, and music producer who has a millions of subscribers and billions of views across multiple social media platforms. Peter began singing at a young age when his mom placed him in choir. As he developed his voice, Peter started an acapella group in college. It furthered his passion for music, and after falling in love with the studio, he l...

Join hosts Daniel Harmon, CCO at Harmon Brothers, and Benton Crane, CEO, with our guest, Jordan Page—creator of the wildly successful blog Fun Cheap or Free. When Jordan and her husband decided to pursue life as entrepreneurs, their income dropped significantly, leading to a serious financial disaster. But by embracing the difficulties, and using transparency and honesty to develop her brand, Jord...

Ryan Deiss, serial entrepreneur and founder of DigitalMarketer.com, Traffic and Conversion Summit, and Rivalbrands.com, jumps into the hot-seat to talk about his journey to success. From college freshman making sales on a one-page website, to the digital marketing expert he is today, Ryan shares his insights on his biggest mistakes, why success makes you fat, and how to network as an introvert. 2:...

Team Harmon Bros are joined by Todd Herman, who works with professional athletes from a wide range of sports to help them master their game, mentally and emotionally. While Todd cannot disclose the names of players or teams for discretionary purposes, he has worked with athletes in the NBA, NFL, PGA, to name a few. Todd talks about how he began his mental coaching with 12-13 year-olds and how that...