Screw The Clout

Why building a brand is more important than chasing clout The realities of starting and growing a fashion business How authenticity creates long-term success The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face The importance of consistency and resilience Lessons learned from building a brand from the ground up Marketing strategies that focus on longevity instead of trends How personal branding influences bu...

• Aiesha's journey from blogging and Tumblr to becoming a full-time content creator • How COVID accelerated the creator economy and opened new opportunities for influencers • Why many creators struggle to monetize their audience despite having large followings • The difference between going viral and building a sustainable personal brand • Social media's impact on attention spans, productivity, an...

Karena Dawn's journey from fitness enthusiast to successful entrepreneur Building the Tone It Up community and wellness brand The importance of mindset in achieving personal and professional goals Lessons learned through entrepreneurship and business growth Creating a meaningful impact through health and wellness The connection between physical fitness and mental well-being Developing confidence t...

Siri Lindley’s early life experiences and how they shaped her mindset Navigating self-doubt and building personal confidence The impact of family challenges and emotional experiences Overcoming anxiety and developing mental resilience Embracing identity and choosing authenticity over external expectations Transition from athlete to world champion despite early struggles Lessons learned from setbac...

1. Real Life Should Not Be Public Lucie shares only around 10% of her life online 90% of life is intentionally private and offline Boundaries protect mental health and relationships Audiences often think they know creators fully, but they don’t 2. Marriage & Balance Married to her high school sweetheart Husband is private and camera-shy Opposite personalities create balance He grounds her in real...

1. Early Beginnings – From Kitchen to Concept Building the product from scratch at home Early struggles and limited traction Why most people would’ve quit at this stage 2. Deciding to Go on Shark Tank Why she applied despite low numbers Expectations going in (and why they were low) What she actually wanted from the experience 3. Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank The size and setup of the room vs wha...

How Suzanne Blew Up Online Started posting consistently around the 2024 election Went from ~50K to 500K followers in months Viral moment came from saying what others wouldn’t Took a risk instead of waiting to be “ready” Why Most People Never Start Fear of judgment > desire to succeed People overthink content instead of posting Waiting for perfection kills momentum If hate comments scare you → t...

The addiction to visibility and social media validation Why attention can feel powerful — but empty The modeling industry and performative identity When public attention becomes a liability The difference between visibility and value Rebranding yourself from image-driven to identity-driven Choosing connection over clout Building a platform rooted in authenticity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Why Kane chose not to follow the college-to-career formula Moving to NYC with no safety net to pursue acting COVID’s role in reshaping opportunity and mindset How TikTok and short-form content changed the game Social media fame vs. real leverage and longevity Mental presence, discipline, and staying grounded Why young creators haven’t “missed the bus” The difference between clout and actual career...

YouTube vs TikTok: why Justin chooses YouTube Short-form vs long-form content — and why storytelling wins Why most creators quit right before their breakthrough The patience and discipline required to win the long game Sobriety, struggle, and how persistence translates to content creation Why monetization is more than AdSense Selling products directly to your audience Building a personal brand peo...

Key Topics Covered: Why most healthcare professionals struggle with the idea of “luxury” The difference between treating disease vs creating value How NHS-style dentistry limits patient experience and growth “People buy emotionally and justify financially” — why this matters The psychology behind smiles and perceived success How branding turns a regular clinic into a high-end experience The role o...

(0:00) Hitting almost 1M downloads — staying persistent when quitting felt easier (0:40) The core topic: building a business vs. chasing clout (1:00) Myth check — does virality equal money? (1:20) The call-to-action problem: views with no conversion (2:25) Personal example: 17M views, zero sales (3:00) Why most “content creators” aren’t real business builders (3:50) The trap of buying followers —...

In this knockout episode of Screw The Clout, host Steve Stanulis sits down with Lou Esa — former American heavyweight boxer known for his raw power and even rawer truth. From brutal rounds in the ring to navigating the illusions of fame, Lou opens up like never before. He shares the highs and lows of his boxing career, battles with public perception, and why he’s always lived by principle, not pop...

In this unapologetically raw episode, we dive deep into the liberating mindset of “F*ck It Energy” — the fearless decision to stop playing small, stop people-pleasing, and finally do things your way. Whether it's leaving a toxic job, launching that risky business idea, cutting off fake friends, or embracing who you truly are — this episode is a no-holds-barred celebration of the moments where you...

In this episode, Steve chats with NFL star Sterling Henton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode, Steve chats with actor and writer of Summer of Sam, Victor Colicchio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode, Steve chats with health and wellness expert Desi Bartlett Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Steve chats with former Bachelor contestant and the Bachelorette, Michelle Young. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.