Wealthy and Well-Known Podcast

Building a strong foundation for your personal brand, and your business, is essential. But how do you go about building that foundation? And how do you determine the amount of time you should be spending on it? In today's special recap episode, AJ uses her conversation with Elizabeth Stephens as a springboard to give listeners a comprehensive breakdown of how to tackle these questions, why it's so...

No matter where you are in your personal brand journey, there are always key questions that you should be asking yourself, like " What should I be working on right now? " and " Where should I be investing my time and resources? " There is perhaps no one better suited to tackle these questions than today's guest, Elizabeth Stephens, who just so happens to be a part of the Brand Builders Group ' s f...

Can s mall enhancements to your customer journey make a memorable impact? Will Guidara , restaurateur, speaker, founder of creative hospitality agency Thank You, host of The Welcome Conference, and bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality , believes that any business can take ordinary transactions and turn them into extraordinary experiences. In our most recent interview with Will , we took...

W hen Will Guidara decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his four-star New York restaurant, his life was changed forever. This move to create a personalized street food experience for out-of-town customers earned such a positive reaction that Will began to practice "unreasonable hospitality" full-time, seeking out new and creative ways to create extraordinary experiences. His n ational b estsel...

Navigating cancellations can be tricky. Today's conversation is all about the role of your cancellation strategy in supporting client retention. Tune in to hear some of our post-show thoughts following an extremely enriching conversation with retention expert Shana Lynn. From understanding why people cancel, to starting with the beginning in mind, and more, this episode is short, but mighty. If yo...

This episode is all about community and retention. It doesn't matter who you are, this message is for you! Joining us to explore this super important, universal topic is Shana Lynn, a podcast host, speaker, and consultant with more than ten years of experience in retention. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Shana's college thesis that got her on stages across the country, her experience at Vanderbi...

Money is a topic that is just not talked about enough – how to make it; save it; invest it; wisely spend it; and keep it .  So we were thrilled when we got the chance to sit down with Rob Luna recently, and he made some powerful, life-changing observations that we ' d like to share with you today. We distilled Rob ' s message into 5 key points that will enable you to become more financially secure...

One of our favorite things to do is speak with clients who have expertise relevant to the Influential Personal Brand community. In today ' s episode, we speak with Rob Luna, a distinguished wealth strategist and CEO of Real Talk Capital, about tax and financial strategies for personal brands. Rob ' s mission is to help people build, grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth. His experience and dedicat...

There ' s more than one way to become a highly paid professional speaker. But what are the best paths to success? And how do you choose what ' s right for you? In today ' s special recap episode, AJ takes us through her top takeaways from her conversation with Shawn Hanks, CEO of Premiere Speakers Bureau. We find out about the three non-negotiables for becoming a highly paid professional speaker,...

Are you a talented speaker looking to advance your career, but unsure of how to take the next steps and scale up? Then look no further than today's conversation with Shawn Hanks, CEO of Premiere Speakers Bureau (PSB) – a company that has spent over 25 years successfully partnering leading speakers with satisfied clients. Tuning in , you'll hear Shawn unpack everything you need to know about the dy...

There is a guiding principle   for wealth accumulation and financial prosperity that says money loves speed. Take a moment to reflect on that. M oney tends to grow faster when it ' s put to work quickly , and people are almost always willing to pay more for speedier results! Today, we expand on our recent episode with Jay Baer, titled ' The Time to Win with Jay Baer ' . Join Rory as he shares his...

Speed is an incredibly important factor in delivering products and services to your customers and it is often overlooked. Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, Jay Baer joins us to discuss his new book, The Time to Win , the importance of finding the perfect time to deliver to your customers, and why that time is most likely faster than you think. Tuning in, you ' ll hear all about the...

Welcome to the recap of our conversation with the author and CEO of Copper Books, Allison Trowbridge about why an author is also an entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss why this is the golden age of publishing, why it is easier than ever before for anyone to write a book, and more! We even delve into why being an author automatically makes you an entrepreneur before being reminded that writin...

Authors are entrepreneurs! If you are an author of any kind or if you aspire to write a book someday, then this is the episode for you! Today we are joined by the incredible Allison Trowbridge, author and entrepreneur, to discuss her book, her company, and so much more! Tuning in, you'll hear all about what made Allison want to write a book, what it's about, how she got her start in the world of b...

Ever wonder about the secrets behind Brand Builders Group ' s success? Then don ' t miss out on this special recap episode stemming from our recent interview with Matt McWilliams . Today, Rory talks about the secrets to building an amazing affiliate lead generation machine, including what it means when we say affiliate marketing and the essentiality of overdelivering to the people who already trus...

Building a business is not as valuable as building a reputation, and there are few better ways of carrying your business' reputation forward than by implementing an affiliate program. Affiliate marketing uses third-party affiliates to market and promote your products, and you only pay them once a sale has been made. So today, we've asked the affiliate guy himself, Matt McWilliams, to join us and e...

As we recap the inspirational conversation that we had with Elevate and Scale's Kyle Stout, we decided to hone in on how to get the best outputs from using ChatGPT. The most important thing to understand is that you nee d to train ChatGPT in order for it to give you the best result s on a co nsistent basis. That means honing you r inputs until ChatGPT understands your personal brand and being as s...

The re are many fears surrounding AI and its recent evolution . While many of these are valid, some are not, and many people are forgetting about the undeniable benefits of using AI in business. Joining us today is Kyle Scout, the Founder of El evate Scale, a company that helps e-commerce brands maximize their revenue with SMS and email marketing .  The first half of our conversation with Kyle is...

Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we are recapping our discussion with Paige Dungan and highlighting three secrets to gaining publicity. Tuning in, you'll hear all about the importance of connecting your expertise to the news cycle, the two ways you can 'become the media ', the importance of having a relationship engine, and why the media needs you just as much as you need them! We...

The media doesn't care about your book until you have proven yourself as an expert! The incredible PR guru, Paige Dungan, joins us today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast to discuss publicity for book launches. Tuning in, you'll hear all about what authors need to know about getting media attention for their books, how to build a relationship with the media, knowing your target audience, a...

In the previous episode, we spoke to author and speaker, David Baker, about the steps to positioning yourself as an expert in your field. Using the insights gained from our conversation with David, in this recap episode, we unpack the steps to building your consulting practice by leveraging your expertise . We delve into the concept of expertise , how to avoid being a generalist, and why you shoul...

Have you ever wondered why being an expert in your field can make or break your brand's success? Becoming an expert takes time and effort. It requires continuous learning, staying up-to-date with industry trends, and relentlessly demonstrating your knowledge. Over time, your expertise will contribute significantly to your brand's growth and reputation. Joining us today is David Baker, author and s...

Ever wondered how a personal brand transforms into a global phenomenon? In today ' s episode, Rory delves into what it means to be a mission-driven messenger and the incredible things that can happen when you commit to sharing your message with the world. Using last week ' s conversation with Pat Flynn as a jumping-off point, we kick things off with a refresher on how AI can help automate the mund...

AI might be all the rage right now, but in keeping up with all the latest advancements in this field it is important not to lose sight of the power of real, human connection. That is the opinion of today's guest, Pat Flynn, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, creator, and founder of SPI (Smart Passive Investment) Media. Pat is a truly multi-talented individual and in today's conversation,...

In the previous episode, we spoke to Carli van Heerden , CEO and Founder of We Edit Podcasts, about what it takes to start your own podcast and the ins and outs of podcast production. In this recap episode, we highlight the main takeaways from our conversation with Carli, with a focus on the hidden benefits of creating and hosting your own podcast. From continuous learning and expert exposure to t...