Hi, we’re Tim Berglund, Adi Polak, and Viktor Gamov and we’re excited to bring you the Confluent Developer podcast (formerly “Streaming Audio.”) Our hand-crafted weekly episodes feature in-depth interviews with our community of software developers (actual human beings - not AI) talking about some of the most interesting challenges they’ve faced in their careers. We aim to explore the conditions that gave rise to each person’s technical hurdles, as well as how their experiences transformed th ...
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You’ve encountered the realm of big data and analytics! Companies of all sizes are stepping up their analytics game to have more robust customer interactions, improve their bottom line, and digitally transform their businesses. From decision modeling, predictive analytics or considering how to optimize your supply chain or pricing strategy, explore how you can decode and apply analytics software in different ways to significantly impact the way your business operates. This podcast series wil ...
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Standout Business Show — Video Marketing, Personal Branding & Content Marketing Strategy for Your Expert Business
Brad Powell
The internet doesn’t reward expertise. It rewards noise. 😱 That’s why so many real experts stay hidden online while the loudest, less experienced voices grab all the attention. 🫠 The usual fixes, posting more, chasing trends, outsourcing your voice, only make you blend in, not stand out. You don’t need more content, you need more trust. And the best way to earn it is by turning your lived expertise into authentic, relatable video that makes you the most known & trusted authority in your fiel ...
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The Fix That Secured 1000s of Credit Cards ft. Brian Sletten | Ep. 4
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29:37In this episode, Tim talks to Brian Sletten (Bosatsu Consulting) about his career in software development. His first job: working at a small communications company that built network matrix switch interfaces. His challenge/theme: overhauling credit card storage and security at a major hospitality company. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak …
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206. How I Got a Dream Client from YouTube (Proof Video Marketing Works)
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9:48Does video really work for getting high-ticket clients? In this episode, I share how one YouTube video brought me my dream client — an executive coach earning multiple six figures — before we ever even met. You’ll see how trust-driven video marketing turns strangers into ready-to-buy clients by building familiarity and authority before the first sa…
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How Viktor Gamov Stays Curious as Tech Rapidly Evolves | Ep. 3
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30:11Adi Polak interviews her co-host, Viktor Gamov, about his career’s evolution from distributed systems to streaming technology. Viktor’s first job: apple picking. His challenge/theme: staying curious and non-judgmental in the ever-changing landscape of tech. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produced and Edited by Noelle Ga…
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How Tim Berglund Found His Calling | Ep. 2
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30:36Viktor Gamov interviews his co-host, Tim Berglund, about his career in the world of streaming data. Tim’s first job: Burger King broiler steamer. His challenge/theme: pivoting from working in hardware and firmware to finding his calling in enterprise software and developer relations. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produ…
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Building Real-time Systems for Apple, Nike & more ft. Adi Polak | Ep. 1
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32:53The Confluent Developer Podcast is here! For this first episode, Tim Berglund talks to his co-host, Adi Polak (Confluent), about her career in distributed data systems. Her first job: neighborhood dogwalker. Her challenge/theme: early Hadoop, working at Akamai on data optimization and real-time threat detection for huge global customers like Apple,…
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We're back! Welcome to the Confluent Developer Podcast.
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1:20Weekly episodes launching Sept. 22! | Hi, I'm Tim Berglund. It's been about four years since I've been podcasting at Confluent, and "Streaming Audio" has been on hiatus for a little more than two, but I've got great news: we are back! We're back with a new name, a new format, and new hosts. Welcome to the Confluent Developer Podcast, where we talk …
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205. What Actually Builds Trust Online (After 200 Episodes)
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14:38After 200 podcast episodes, I’ve learned a simple truth: 👉 More content does not equal more trust. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest lessons from 200 episodes—what changed, what didn’t work, and what actually builds trust online when you’re an expert entrepreneur. If you’ve been stuck on the content treadmill—posting more, chasing reac…
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204. I Studied Pamela Slim's Video. What I Found Shocked Me.
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10:09Pamela Slim has spent decades helping entrepreneurs grow businesses rooted in their expertise. But in today’s noisy online world, even experts struggle to break through. In this episode I break down one of Pamela’s short-form videos to see if how well her short form video really works. 👉 Does her video stand out—or will it blend in? Stick around to…
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203. The One Thing That Makes Your Brand Unforgettable (It’s Not What You Think)
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15:09🚗 A dead car battery. No phone. And an unexpected lesson in branding. This week, something happened to my girlfriend that reminded me why some brands stick in your mind… while others fade into the noise. Here’s what I mean: Your brand doesn’t stand out because of your logo, your colors, or even your marketing funnel. It stands out because of how it…
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202. The 5 Trust-Building Videos Every Expert Needs (But No One’s Making)
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17:23💡 Want the free download? Get my Video-First Trust Signal Framework PDF and start creating videos that turn attention into trust: 👉 https://awesomevideomakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Relatability-Framework-Worksheet.pdf If you’re an expert entrepreneur or service-based business owner, here’s the Mic Drop Truth: People don’t buy from the …
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201. The One Strategy Every Video-First Brand Is Using Now
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30:28This week we’re diving into the one marketing skill most expert businesses are still ignoring… 👉 And it’s not ads. 👉 It’s not shouting louder or going viral. It’s showing up in a way that others won't on video so you become the most known and trusted brand in your field. In this episode of The Standout Business Show, I sit down with bestselling aut…
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200. Mel Robbins' Secret: For Experts Who Want Video Authority
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13:38What if the thing you’re avoiding on camera… is exactly what your audience needs to see? In this episode, I’m unpacking the one skill most expert entrepreneurs overlook when they’re trying to be “good on video.” And to start? We’re looking at Mel Robbins—no makeup, no script, no production. Just presence. And over a million people watched. Because …
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199. Feeling Invisible Online? Make Your Expertise Visible in 90 Days (without posting every day)
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14:26You don’t need to go viral. You don’t need a trending sound, a big production budget, or a complicated funnel strategy. Because the most powerful way to grow demand for your business? 👉 It’s one honest, human conversation at a time. In this episode, I’ll show you why trust, not reach, is the foundation of a standout personal brand — and how short-f…
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198. The Attention Advantage: What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Can Teach You About Standing Out
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13:51What if the real reason your content isn’t landing has nothing to do with the algorithm—and everything to do with how you’re showing up? In this episode of The Standout Business Show, we break down the attention revolution happening right now—and what expert entrepreneurs can learn from a surprising source: a grassroots political campaign in New Yo…
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197. Why Your Content Isn’t Building Trust (And What To Do Instead)
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16:43If your content isn’t getting traction—if you’re posting regularly but still feel invisible—this episode is for you. Please Note: This opens with me showing an 8mm home movie clip sharing a childhood hockey story that perfectly captures the chaos of today’s content marketing landscape: everyone chasing the same puck, saying the same thing, and gett…
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196. 4 Ways To Let Your Expert Voice Build Real Trust
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13:39What's the one thing that you’re really good at? What are the moments when you're in your zone of genius? What’s your angle of mastery, your point of view, the insights that you have that you’ve learned from your years of experience? These are the things that you not only want to communicate in your marketing, but you want to find & document the mo…
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195. Why “Posting More” Won’t Make You Visible (Do This Instead)
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16:53✨ Ready to stand out — without feeding the content machine? 👉 Book your free ‘Standout on Video’ call → https://standoutcall.com You’ve heard the advice a thousand times: Post daily. Be everywhere. Make more content. Stay “top of mind.” But here’s the truth: Posting more won’t make you more visible. It’ll make you more exhausted. In this kickoff ep…
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194. Less Hustle, More Mojo - Ditching the Content Machine
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8:10The internet’s louder than ever. But real experts — the ones who’ve built trust, results, and reputation offline — are getting drowned out by the content machine. If you’ve ever thought: “I know I’m great at what I do. But online? I feel invisible… or like I have to perform to be seen.” This new season of The Standout Business Show is for you. In t…
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193. Does Vertical Video Really Perform Better on LinkedIn? The Data Says… Nope.
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12:46We’ve all heard it: “Vertical video performs best on mobile.” “More screen space = more attention.” “That’s what everyone’s doing on TikTok, so it must work on LinkedIn too... right?” Well, not so fast. In this episode of The Standout Business Show, I’m breaking down a $140,000 ad experiment that might completely flip your video strategy on its hea…
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192. The Secret Advantage of Being Yourself No One Talks About
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9:37If you want to stand out, you can’t follow the rules of mainstream marketing. We’ve all been told that you need to be a more polished, performative, camera ready version of yourself… before you can show up. I think that’s wrong—and I’m going to show you why. You don’t need to be “camera ready” to start showing up, you need a new way to be seen. In …
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191. What Makes People Buy? How to Build the Chain of Beliefs That Sells Your Offer
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10:42Before anyone buys from you, they need to believe. Not just in your offer—but in themselves, their problem, the possibility of change, and the method you use to get them there. That’s the idea behind the Chain of Beliefs—a simple but powerful framework that can turn your videos, your content, and your messaging into a client-converting machine. In …
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190. Why Playing It Safe Might Be the Riskiest Move You Can Make
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11:11When the economy gets shaky, most business owners go into hiding — cutting back, pulling in, and hoping to ride it out. But here's the thing about holding back: 👉 Shrinking is a choice. And right now, it’s the riskiest one you can make. Instead of retreating, this is your moment to stand out — to get visible, build trust, and become the expert your…
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What if you could have a personal coach guiding you step-by-step through creating short-form videos—just like you’re working with me 1-1? That’s exactly what I’ve built with my custom Mic Drop Coach GPT, trained specifically to coach you through my Mic Drop Moments method. In this episode, I’m giving you an exclusive look behind the scenes of how t…
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188. Capitalize on Your Competitors' Blind Spots
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14:11What if the key to standing out wasn’t about doing things better than your competitors, but about focusing on what they’re not doing at all? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story from my college swimming days where trying too hard to beat the competition led me to make a costly mistake—and a crucial lesson in marketing strategy. You’ll hear…
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187. Could Short Form Video Serials Be The Future of Audience Building?
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14:10Are you stuck in the daily grind of "What should I post today?" In this solo episode, I share why I believe a short-form video series—not just random content—is the next big thing in building audience and authority. Drawing inspiration from movie theater serials, Nas Daily, Pat Flynn’s latest YouTube experiment, and even the classic Will It Blend? …
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186. 5 Signs That You’re the Best at What You Do—But Still Getting Overlooked
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6:34You’re exceptional at what you do. Your clients get results. You’ve put in the time, earned the expertise, built something real. So why does it feel like you’re still getting overlooked? Still chasing clients? Still blending in? In this episode of The Standout Business Show, I’m breaking down: 5 Signs That You’re the Best at What You Do—But Still G…
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185. How to use video to sell your expertise - with Brad Powell
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15:16Welcome to another episode of The Standout Business Show with your host, Brad Powell! In today’s episode, we’re uncovering the personal branding strategy for driving sales that you may already have in your arsenal—video. If you have a great service but aren’t seeing the sales you expect, the missing piece could be simpler than you think. Brad dives…
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184. Why Most Experts Fail at Building the Right Network (And What to Do Instead)
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22:20If you’ve ever followed the advice to “just connect with more people” in an attempt to grow your network—only to feel like you’re wasting time sending cold DMs and getting ghosted—you’re not alone. I recently tested this strategy myself, reaching out to 20 new people per day on LinkedIn, and while I technically grew my email list by 1,000+ contacts…
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183. The Content Marketing Myth: Why More Content ≠ More Clients
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15:13You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: If you want to grow your brand, you need to post content everywhere, every day: Blog posts. Instagram. LinkedIn. YouTube. Email. It’s a never-ending cycle. And if you’re not showing up constantly, you might as well be invisible… right? Well, I’m here to tell you—that’s a myth. More content doesn’t mean mor…
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182. Stop Selling, Start Giving: Build an Expert Brand That Clients Can’t Resist - with Bob Gentle
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32:25Want to attract your dream clients, grow your personal brand, and build a thriving expert business—without chasing leads or using pushy tactics? It all starts with one simple (but powerful) formula: 1️⃣ Identify your true zone of genius 2️⃣ Find the people who need it most 3️⃣ Create and share content that truly matters to them 4️⃣ Serve them in a …
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181. STOP Building an Audience - Build a COMMUNITY Instead - with Bri Leever
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42:42You’ve built a solid business with content, consulting, or coaching. But what if the next big leap isn’t just about scaling your offers—it’s about scaling your impact through community? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to transform your business model into a thriving, community-driven ecosystem. Joining me is online community…
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180. Want to Host a Webinar That Feels Like an Addictive Game (Instead of a Snoozefest)?
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30:47Sadly, the webinar world has gotten pretty stale out there. Most webinars always seem to follow the same formula: They hook you with a big promise and then the presenter spends most of the next 90 minutes talking about their case studies, their own background, they give you a couple of tips and it all leads to - wait for it- a sales pitch! So you'r…
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179. Camera Shy or Camera Ready? The REAL Secret to Looking Good on Video
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36:34Are you ready to finally get over your resistance to being on camera? Do you feel hesitant to turn your camera on during a Zoom call (or even record a voicemail message?) You’re not alone. In this special coaching style episode I’m sitting down with Habit Coach Ronnie Loaiza to talk about practical strategies to overcome your resistance to being on…
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178. LinkedIn Ads For B2B: How To Scale Fast (With A Low Budget!)
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33:10If you've been thinking about using Linkedin ads but you're worried about it costing too much or worse - wasting money - then listen up 'cause it's not every day that you get to hang out with a LinkedIn Top Voice all about LinkedIn Ad strategies! If you've been active on LinkedIn at all recently then you've heard a lot about the need to post conten…
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177. The BEST Workshop Design Framework in the World? (Storytelling)
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32:50HATE clunky workshops? They're super annoying and they make it harder to learn. Here's why: ❌ No direction means information is less intuitive. ❌ No clear purpose means you've got no....purpose... ❌ Poor pacing rushes crucial insights or drags simple stuff What the solution? Design your workshop like a story arc. Result? A workshop that feels whole…
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Want to learn how you can make your coaching or consulting an easy "Yes!" for your right-fit clients and prospects? Then join my special masterclass called 'The Coaching as marketing Blueprint' Do you feel like you’re spending way too much time on social media? Are you devoting too much creative energy brainstorming captions and editing videos than…
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175. Crafting Unforgettable Client Experiences with Jeffrey Shaw
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32:35What does it take to capture the attention of premium buyers? How do you win their trust? How do you exceed their expectations? and, most importantly, how do you keep them coming back again and again? Well to help answer all those questions I've invited Jeffrey Shaw onto the show and he's got a new book out that's called, "Sell to the Rich" where h…
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174. Make this the year your business stands out
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18:00Register for the Coaching-as-Marketing Blueprint training. (It's FREE) https://awesomevideomakers.com/blueprint/ Can you make this be the year that your business stands out? Picture this: you're leading a group on an adventurous Outward Bound sailing program in the Pacific Northwest. Two teams face the same rough weather, yet their experiences coul…
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173. Why Great Coaching is Your Best Marketing Strategy in 2025
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10:27Here's My #1 business growth prediction for the new year: There's huge momentum towards being authentic - showing up as a human being because people want to do business with people. The question is - how do you do it? I'm going to give you one part of the answer in today's episode, but if you want to go deeper then I'm doing a special masterclass c…
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172. The One Simple Change In My Marketing That Completely Transformed My Business - with Brad Powell
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20:09What if shifting your marketing focus could transform the entire trajectory of your business? In this episode I'm sharing how I made one simple change in my marketing that's completely transformed my business in this past year. And it's very likely that it's the most powerful marketing strategy you're probably not doing. This one change has allowed…
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171. The NEW Health Coach Marketing Strategy JUST FOR PRACTITIONERS - with Kelly Lubeck
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29:43Take the Standout Business Scorecard & get the steps to create an Unforgettable Brand in just 5 minutes: https://awesomevideomakers.com/scorecard/ Healing practitioner Kelly Lubeck believes the more we show up well in the world, the more it allows us to make a bigger impact. She runs her healing practitioner business under the tagline: "The world n…
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170. How your upbringing has programed you to fail at business - with Brad Powell
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7:47Take the Standout Business Scorecard & get the steps to create an Unforgettable Brand in just 5 minutes: https://awesomevideomakers.com/scorecard/ We spend a lot of energy, a lot of time, and as we grow older, a lot of money trying to fit in. Whether it's the clothes we buy the car we drive, the job we try and go for where we're trying to basically…
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169. Turn your personal story into profit with Andrea Merrill
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28:25Here's the new take on storytelling: Your story isn’t just worth telling—it’s worth paying for. Imagine, living in the Venn diagram where powerful storytelling and speaking success collide - where you could captivate any audience and monetize every stage you get on. Well, this week's guest, speaker & business coach Andrea Merrill, came on to show h…
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168. Ever thought of using LinkedIn Ads? Me neither, until now... featuring Anthony Blatner
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27:31Imagine posting an ad that doesn’t scream “I’m an ad!” With LinkedIn’s new ‘Thought Leader Ads’ for the first time you can turn any of your posts from your profile into an ad that will show up in the regular feed and it'll end up looking pretty much like a normal post. These ads will let you (or anyone on your team) showcase posts from your persona…
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167. Building a Lasting Legacy Brand with Tiffany Newman
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30:57Have you ever wondered why some entrepreneurs seem to scoop up all the attention, they pull off massively successful launches, they get featured in top media outlets, and they seem to snatch up big opportunities all the time? Well, It’s NOT because they're necessarily better at what they do, or have more experience It's because they’ve created a le…
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