Have you ever wondered how you can turn self-doubt into self-belief? What if all of the experiences that have made you doubt yourself can actually help someone else in their own struggles? Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, AJ is sharing her definitions of self-doubt and self-belief and the differences between them. Tune in to hear all about how to turn self-doubt into self-belief, learn how to let the experiences that make you doubt yourself help others, and be reminded that...

You cannot find your true destiny if you do not experience disruption in your life first! Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we are joined by the illustrious author, coach, TV personality, and mother, Marshawn Evans Daniels to discuss the concept of believing bigger. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Marshawn’s upbringing as well as how that shaped who she is and what she does, the inspiration behind her books, how she began to believe bigger with Christ as her strength, and so...

Our recent conversation with the high-flying coach, author, and entrepreneur, Markus Kaulius raised five important milestones that are vital to the success and financial security of an entrepreneur. It starts with becoming debt-free, as debt is the anchor to stress and anxiety while liberation from it leads to freedom and peace. Next, you need to invest in yourself first and then in your business, keep your investment strategy simple and ‘boring,’ prioritize abundance in all aspects of your...

Minutes before recording this episode, we found out that Play a Bigger Game officially earned its place on USA Today's Bestsellers list! Today, we are thrilled to be joined by the book's author and fellow Brand Builders Group member, Markus Kaulius – a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple eight and nine-figure businesses, and whose influence spans many industries from business to health and fitness. Markus is here to share his story of personal growth and success, and he begins by...

After AJ interviewed Rory about what it takes to become a bestselling author, we now take a closer look at why you’d want to be on a bestseller list in the first place. Why should you take the time; invest your energy; do the work; and spend the money required to be on a bestseller’s list? The answer is simple: You want your book to change people’s lives and bestseller lists will help you to reach more people. So, if you revisit your ‘why’ for writing the book, that should bring more clarity...

We’ve learned so much in our 15-year adventure in publishing and realized that maybe we’re more than just authors; maybe we have a bigger role to play. So today, AJ sits down with Rory to reveal exciting new publishing developments at Brand Builders Group, the current state of the publishing industry, and a comprehensive five-step guide on what it takes to become a bestselling author. After a high-level overview of the 5 steps necessary to becoming a bestselling author, we closely examine the...

So many entrepreneurs underestimate the role and power that faith plays in your business. They may not even realize how faith can shape your future profits. On this episode of the Influential Personal Brand podcast, Rory dives into three ways your faith affects your profits based on his recent interview with highly successful entrepreneur, renowned TEDx keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Graham Cochrane. Tune in as he unpacks three different exercises and demonstrations of faith that...

On our journey to finding true fulfillment, we must reflect on three key elements: our joy, dreams, and desires. Today’s guest firmly believes these elements were placed within us by God to help us discover who we are. Graham Cochrane is a highly successful entrepreneur, renowned TEDx keynote speaker, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and his upcoming book, Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following The Crowd. He hosts The Graham Cochrane Show, a podcast ranked in the top...

Have you ever wondered how to get referrals? What if we told you that the best way to get referrals is incredibly simple? Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we are recapping our conversation with Sara Hardwick of GIFT-OLOGY about how to get referrals. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why the secret to getting referrals is simply to give them first! We dive into how giving someone something first makes asking for something easier before discussing where referral hesitation comes...

Can you meaningfully grow your business through referrals? Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, Sara Hardwick from GIFT-OLOGY joins us to discuss their new referral course and the importance of building connections to grow your revenue. This episode is the perfect way to honor the late CEO of GIFT-OLOGY, John Ruhlin who left an incredible legacy by doing just that. Tuning in, you’ll hear that a referral is simply an introduction that adds value, how you can get referrals without...

Most people are unaware of the three key components of a world-class presentation, so here they are now: Content, charisma, and circumstance. You always start with content because, without content, you have nothing (no jokes!). Charisma is all about how you deliver your presentation; being a great storyteller is key! And lastly, it’s easy to forget just how important the environment is to the overall quality of presentations. Your circumstance is one-third of delivering a world-class...

Are you looking for a framework to build a highly profitable and transformational event? You’re in the right place! Jennifer Kem works with thought leaders and personal brands to help them make more impact (and more money). Named by Forbes as a top brand strategist, Jennifer’s company, Master Brand Media, collaborates with influencers, celebrities, CEOs, bestselling authors, and modern entrepreneurs to teach them how to master their businesses, create unforgettable personal brands, and...

How do you build a company culture when your entire team is virtual? Or if you’re growing so quickly that you can’t interact with every leader or employee on a regular basis? In today’s recap of AJ’s interview with Britney Ruby Miller, AJ shares key lessons on how to create a thriving company culture under any circumstance. She breaks down the ins and outs of creating a shared language for your team, the power of putting together a virtual company library, and what you can do to build...

If you don’t know Britney Ruby Miller by name, then you’re missing out. Britney is the CEO at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, a nationally ranked, family-owned restaurant group, and the author of 5-Star Life: The Faithful Fight to Overcome Obstacles and Pursue Excellence. She joins us today to talk about stepping into the family business and the impactful leadership lessons she’s learned from the industry, her colleagues, and her many mentors. In our conversation, we discuss the challenges...

Can you outlast your fear? Can you push past self-doubt, insecurities, inconveniences, and the inevitable pains of getting your message out? In this recap episode, Rory reflects on his interview with his brother, Randy Gale, sharing three powerful strategies — sources of inspiration, if you will — that will help you outlast your competition and overcome the challenges you’ll face along the way. Tune in now to hear more and succeed on your journey to conquering something great!

On this special episode of the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, listeners have the privilege of meeting Randy Gale, Rory’s elder brother, whose pivotal role in Rory's upbringing has greatly shaped his character. Randy, a military veteran with service in two wars with the United States Navy, has instilled invaluable qualities such as discipline, perseverance, and resilience in Rory. Amongst other accomplishments, Randy is a dedicated volunteer coach for competitive women’s high school...

At some point, we've all fallen into the trap of believing that more is always better. Whether it's money, accolades, possessions, or accomplishments. In today’s recap episode of AJ’s interview with Robin Robins, she challenges this mindset, exploring how you can actually build more with less. She discusses how to grow a thriving business with a smaller, more engaged audience and how less can lead to greater impact and success. Thanks for tuning in!

When starting a business, being scrappy is how most entrepreneurs manage to get things done but there has to come a time when they focus on strategy instead. Today’s guest on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, the most in-demand IT consultant, Robin Robins joins us to tell us about her career and share how to grow an 8-figure business. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest and her career, how she started her business, why she decided to hone in on the micro-niche she serves today,...

When starting a new business venture or personal brand, one of the most important (and sometimes daunting) tasks is getting the right kind of media attention to promote it. Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we discuss three ways to get mainstream publicity. Tuning in, you’ll learn why you need to connect your expertise to what is happening in the news and how you can do that. We delve into the importance of “becoming the media” and learn why the media needs us just as much as...

Have you ever wondered how to turn your personal brand into a thriving business? Join us as we dive into the success story of Ryan Serhant, the real estate mogul behind one of the biggest brands in the world. Ryan is an American real estate broker, bestselling author, and reality TV star of the two-time Emmy-nominated series Million Dollar Listing New York and its spin-off Sell it Like Serhant. He’s also the founder and CEO of SERHANT., a vertically integrated tech-forward brokerage known for...

If you live in the United States, statistically speaking, you are already richer than most human beings on the planet. If you make more than $50,000 a year, then you make more than most people do worldwide. But if you want to learn how to be successful, which is a part of what being rich means, then this episode is for you! Join us as we consider what it looks like to apply extreme focus and intentionality to reaching our goals, how this translates to success, and the real-life results that...

You’ve heard lots about AI, you probably know a lot about AI too. But do you use it to create efficiencies in your business? Matt Fornito is known as the AI Guy. He is the Founder of the AI Advisory Group and a well-known expert and speaker on AI. He believes that the most important thing is having a transformative mindset, and he joins us today to share his philosophy of being people-first and AI-driven to allow everyone to spend more time on the things that they love. Sharing his journey...

Our entire digital marketing strategy is deceptively simple: teach everything you know in small, bite-sized chunks, in random order, for free. Now, you might be asking ‘But then what will people pay me for?’ Today, we reveal the answer to this question, and much more, as we take a quick, informative dive into our complete digital marketing strategy and why it works. Join Rory as he unpacks why you should share your knowledge for free, the expertise that people will pay you for, how to apply...

Sean Cannell is, without a doubt, one of the world’s leading authorities on YouTube strategy; building your influence, income, and impact with video. He believes that YouTube will work best for those users who think of it not as a tactic but as a lifestyle! Sean is one of the OGs in this space and as the CEO of Think Media, the host of the Think Media podcast, a YouTuber, an international speaker, and a coach, he helps entrepreneurs build their influence and income with online video. Sean's...