Rory & AJ Vaden
Wealthy and Well-Known Podcast
Welcome to The Wealthy and Well-Known Podcast — hosted by Rory Vaden and AJ Vaden, co-founders of Brand Builders Group. This is the show for mission-driven messengers who want to build reputation and revenue at the same time. Whether you're launching a book, scaling a business, or trying to become a recognized expert in your space, you'll learn how to craft a Monetized Personal Brand™ that drives massive impact. Each episode features real coaching, case studies from our 1-on-1 clients, and insider strategies from 8-figure entrepreneurs, viral speakers, New York Times bestselling authors, and t...
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
How to Create an Environment You Thrive In 03.02.2023 20:34
We kicked off our conversation with Lori Harder with a simple and powerful reminder: no matter where you are in life, you have a choice! During this episode, we share the highlights of our conversation with the incredibly inspiring guest. You ' ll hear an overview of the wisdom Lori shares with us, including taking stock environment and making the necessary changes, tweaking your approach to failu...
5 Simple Things You Can Do To Better Build Your Personal Brand With Lori Harder 31.01.2023 57:41
How do you make a successful transition from one career, industry, or company to another? Today ' s guest is the true epitome of someone who has taken their reputation and all of their success and accomplishments, and turned it into so many different things during the course of their career! Lori Harder has built three seven - figure businesses and recently founded a new product line . S he ' s th...
Finding Your Purpose in the Power of Service 27.01.2023 29:32
The art of motivation can be tricky. And what drives us can change over time as we grow and our priorities shift. In today ' s episode, Rory revisits his conversation with Micheal Burt, founder and leading authority on the Prey Drive principle, Supercoach, and author of the new book Flip the Switch: Activate Your Drive to Achieve a Freakish Level of Success. Tuning in you ' ll hear Rory reflect on...
Activating Your Prey Drive with Micheal Burt 24.01.2023 37:56
One of the key factors in whether or not you achieve success is your level of motivational drive. But what makes that drive so powerful in some people while others struggle to access it? Our guest today, Micheal Burt, is an expert in the art of motivation and has spent the better part of his career cultivating his unique approach to what he describes as competitive intelligence. His new book Flip...
3 Things To Consider If You Want To Write A Book 20.01.2023 13:34
If you have the desire to write a book or have written a book, there ' s a good chance that you are hoping to share a message that will help people. And while the first step to writing a successful book is creating a quality product, that is just one component of reaching your intended audience. If you want to reach the people who will benefit most from your message, then you need to have a plan i...
Tips for the First-Time Author with Bob Wheatley 17.01.2023 51:03
Writing your first book is a huge undertaking, and getting the right support on your journey can be the deciding factor in whether you achieve your goal, or not. Our guest today, Bob Wheatley, knows this better than anyone and after two and a half years of hard work and dedication is set to release his first book Our Hearts' Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most . In our conversati...
3 Strategies that Helped Me Stop Drinking (Part 2) 13.01.2023 20:24
Welcome to the second half of Rory's conversation on how he stopped drinking, and why he decided to make such a big change. In our previous episode, Rory broke down the seven reasons why he decided to quit alcohol and gave an overview of the strategies that helped him break old habits and take on new ones. During part two you'll hear Rory go into detail on how to rewrite your programming and repla...
3 Strategies that Helped Me Stop Drinking (Part 1) 10.01.2023 33:22
Today's episode is a deviation from our regular format and gets a little bit more personal. Traditionally, we interview exceptional individual s from any number of fields to discuss not just personal branding, but also their journey to success and the challenges they faced along the way. In today's special episode , however, we hear from our very own Rory Vaden about how he strengthened his person...
Megan Roudebush Recap: Highlights from the Interview 06.01.2023 11:59
In today's special recap episode, AJ revisits her illuminating conversation with Megan Roudebush, Founder of Keepwith , on the power of networking and being authentic. Tuning in, you'll hear AJ's top takeaways from her conversation with Megan, like the importance of implementing a networking strategy and how to determine who you want to have in your sphere. She also reflects on the ways you can ne...
Be A Better Networker with Megan Roudebush 03.01.2023 48:18
If you consider yourself to be someone who struggles with networking, then this episode is for you! Whether you ' re an introvert who feels overwhelmed by big business conferences, or an extrovert who needs clarity on who they want to meet, there is a networking solution for you. Our guest today, Megan Roudebush, is the Founder of Keepwith , a new platform that facilitates authentic networking and...
Todd Herman Recap: Highlights from the Interview 30.12.2022 22:54
Rory ' s conversation with Todd Herman was one of the most profound interviews that has been done on this show because it provided insights into a topic that most people know very little about: trademarks. It may come as a surprise to you, but if you are ever planning on selling your coaching business, be prepared to answer questions relating to the trademarks that you own. If you don ' t have any...
How to Scale a Coaching Company and License Your IP with Todd Herman 27.12.2022 50:04
" How many trademarks do you own? " If you ' re planning on selling your coaching business, expect this to be one of the first questions you are asked by potential buyers. During this episode, our guest, Todd Herman, shares the stories of how he successfully founded, scaled, and sold three different coaching companies. Todd has been in the coaching game since before most people even knew what coac...
Nick Loper Recap: Highlights from the Interview 23.12.2022 18:18
Building a side hustle takes plenty of planning, innovation, and motivation. And the same is doubly true for making your side hustle your main hustle. In today's episode, AJ revisits her conversation with Nick Loper , Founder of Side Hustle Nation, and shares her top three takeaways from their conversation. Tuning in you'll hear AJ reflect on Nick's most insightful advice, like how to use your pod...
Building Your Side Hustle With Nick Loper 20.12.2022 39:55
You may have noticed a substantial increase in 'side hustles' over the past few years. And as this trend has increased, so has the desire for many people to make their side hustle their main hustle. In today's episode, we sit down with Nick Loper, Founder of Side Hustle Nation, to talk about the concept of a side hustle, how to build one, and what it takes to make your side hustle your main hustle...
Eric Solomon Recap: Highlights from the Interview 16.12.2022 27:52
If you ' re a mission-driven messenger, then you undoubtedly want to spend your time helping people and impacting lives, not mired in technical details about websites, video editing, or marketing strategies. But once you reframe marketing as a form of artistry necessary for sharing your message, you will be able to gain a new level of appreciation for the skill it takes to market your brand, even...
4 Keys to Creating Persuasive Promotional Videos With Eric Solomon 13.12.2022 47:12
Making promotional videos for your personal brand can feel intimidating and striking the right tone can be tricky. But if you have a good team behind you, you can create seamless video content that authentically demonstrates who you are, and what you do, without it ever feeling like a sales pitch. That is the message of today ' s guest Eric Solomon, a vi deo p roducer , e ditor, and s toryteller w...
Matt Mayberry Recap: Highlights from the Interview 09.12.2022 14:30
In today's special recap episode, AJ revisits her powerful conversation with keynote speaker, consultant, and author Matt Mayberry. Tuning in, listeners will hear AJ share her top three takeaways from their conversation as well as her unique thoughts and i nsights on the topics they talked about. One of the biggest lessons from their conversation is the concept of company culture and why it can be...
How To Convert Your Speaking Business Into Lifelong Clients with Matt Mayberry 06.12.2022 53:44
We have all had to face and overcome some type of hardship in our lives, whether big or small, but it can often be difficult or painful to talk about. And yet, finding the courage to be open, vulnerable, and honest, is one of the only ways to truly build trust and is a key part of any meaningful relationship. When it comes to building a personal brand, it can be tempting to focus solely on your su...
Clay Harbor Recap: Highlights from the Interview 02.12.2022 12:34
Many of us have found ourselves needing to pivot in our careers. And after the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for flexibility and adaptability has become more necessary than ever. In today ' s episode, AJ revisits her conversation with former NFL Player Clay Harbor on how to pivot and shift your identity to ensure longevity and success in your career. In addition to sharing her top takeaways from the...
Reinventing Yourself For The Next Big Thing with Former NFL Player Clay Harbor 29.11.2022 50:48
If you've ever found yourself at a pivot al point in your career where you needed to reinvent yourself or shift your identity, then today's episode is for you! Our guest today is an incredible individual who has consistently used discipline, routine, and hard work to achieve great things. Many of our listeners will already be familiar with Clay Harbor from the nine years he spent playing for the N...
Amberly Lago Recap: Highlights from the Interview 25.11.2022 17:23
One of the key components to building your personal brand is understanding your audience, and one of the best ways to get to know your audience is by really listening to them. No one knows this better than Amberly Lago, an incredible speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author, who has formed profound relationships with her followers on social media. Tuning in you ' ll hear AJ ' s top takeaways...
Build Your Brand by Building Your Audience With Amberly Lago 22.11.2022 1:01:50
Building a personal brand can feel overwhelming. There are so many examples of how you can go about it and a seemingly endless list of things that you could choose to focus on. Today ' s guest has done an incredible job of cutting through the noise and building her brand by staying true to who she is, listening to her audience, and trusting her gut. Amberly Lago is a TED speaker, fitness addict, a...
Ian Koniak Recap: Highlights from the Interview 18.11.2022 27:17
Ian Koniak is a powerful example of how our philosophy works in practice! As someone who came in as a high-flyer from the world of sales, and made the leap into coaching and entrepreneurship using his unique set of skills and expertise, we are so proud to call Ian part of our tribe! We believe so strongly in what we teach, and this is something that Ian's story underlines boldly. In this recap of...
How to be Comfortable Selling High Dollar Offers with Ian Koniak 15.11.2022 48:13
Our guest today is one of the best salespeople we know! Ian Koniak has proven himself at all levels of the world of sales, having worked at Ricoh and Salesforce, and now as a full-time sales coach. Ian's message is something that we can really get behind , and in this episode, we get to dig down into his sales philosophy, and how you can start selling more today! Our guest talks about going from b...
Erin Hatzikostas Recap: Highlights from the Interview 11.11.2022 13:49
Authenticity may seem like an intangible concept, but in reality, there are methods you can use to strategically implement it in the workplace and get incredible results. Today on the show AJ revisits her conversation with Erin Hatzikostas , where they discuss authentic leadership and how it can transform our work environments. Tuning in you ' ll hear AJ ' s top four takeaways from their conversat...
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