Bryan Smeltzer

The Visionary Chronicles

Business EN ↓ 240 episodes

I spent 20 years in executive roles at Oakley, adidas, TaylorMade, and K-Swiss — then built and sold my own brand to a VC firm. Now I run LiquidMind, a brand strategy advisory firm, and I share everything I know on this show. The Visionary Chronicles is a weekly podcast for CMOs, founders, and brand leaders who want to build iconic, generational companies — not just survive the next quarter. Every episode delivers the brand strategy, visionary leadership, and product innovation frameworks that the world’s most admired companies actually use. Ranked #1 Visionary Podcast and Top 50 Global Market...

Author

Bryan Smeltzer

Category

Business

Podcast website

bryansmeltzer.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Failure | Stepping Stones to Success 21.08.2020

Bryan discusses Failure, and how embracing failure, taking risk and making this a foundational part of your brand and culture will lead to success. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide...

The One Priority | How to get things Done 14.08.2020

Bryan discusses The One Priority, and how to get things done in a world with so many distractions.  Being able to focus, remain effective, and efficient is key to eliminating the daily frustration. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strat...

Vision | Vision vs Visionaries 07.08.2020

Bryan discusses having Vision vs Visionaries, and how they differ in running your brand and how you can apply Visionary Principles to your successful, long term growth. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market...

Visionaries | John D. Rockefeller 31.07.2020

Bryan discusses Visionaries and how they were able to Disrupt an Industry or create their own category. In this Podcast, Bryan discusses John D Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil and one of the wealthiest Entrepreneurs ever.    Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Dis...

Innovation | Innovate don't Imitate 27.07.2020

Bryan talks about how to remain Innovative, and not take short cuts through Imitation. Be true to your brand, and stay authentic. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide a unique point of...

Stress | How to Manage through the Ups and Downs 20.07.2020

Bryans discusses Stress, and how to manage through the dynamics of your daily life. He provides insight from Tim Ferris, and Stephen Covey on personal effectiveness and setting priorities. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, an...

Breakaway Design | Establishing a First Mover Advantage 13.07.2020

Bryan talks about what it takes to build a Breakaway Design machine, and have sustained, long-term success. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide a unique point of difference for you and...

Faith | Courage to break through Barriers 13.07.2020

Bryan discusses some internal struggles Entrepreneurs deal with on a daily basis. Finding a way to through Faith and Courage, and find a balance in Life is key. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers...

Authentic | Foundational Pillar of Brand Success 06.07.2020

Bryan discusses the word "Authentic". What does it mean to be Authentic as a Brand ? Breaking down the meaning, and understanding how to apply this to your Brand. Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market driver...

Brand Chronicle | Nike.. Origin of the Shoe Dogs 29.06.2020

Bryan discusses the origins of Visionary, generational brands. First up is Nike, a brand that truly started with nothing, and built an ICONIC company that still stands strong today.    Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and ex...

Brands | What makes a Brand...A Brand ? 25.06.2020

Bryan discusses what it takes to become a Brand, and the "earned" rights of passage. This subject is one of many we will be discussing on our Podcast from our listeners. Please feel free to send your question, we will be selecting a question or subject discuss every 3-4 weeks.   Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sus...

Product Ideation | Your Roadmap to Success 19.06.2020

Bryan discusses how to successfully execute on your Product Ideation, be more effective, drive passion and ensure your culture is not damaged.  Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide a un...

Product Commercialization | Executing a Plan 19.06.2020

Bryan Smeltzer discusses how to effectively implement a Product Commercialization strategy. Execute effectively, Commercialize successfully... Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide a uni...

Positioning | Finding your Open Water 19.06.2020

Bryan talks about specific, key areas to finding an open opportunity to drive your product or brand through uncharted waters. Find your Open Water, find your Opportunity... Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable mar...

The Journey | The Visionary Chronicles 19.06.2020

Bryan takes you through his Journey, and why he decided to start this Podcast, and how it will benefit anyone looking to "Make a Dent in the Universe" Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth. Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provi...

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