Episodes
Published 07/01/21
What happens when you have no experience and no money, but a mission for peace and the confidence to execute? You create a business that is impacting people across the globe. Matthew Griffin of Combat Flip Flops did just that. On this week’s episode of The Unicorn Perspective he tells me about his journey and his purpose. We also talk about foreign affairs, failures and goods made from materials previously used for war.  About the guest:  Matthew Griffin is the co-founder and CEO of Combat...
Published 07/01/21
Do you think Facebook will still exist 10 years from now? It’s hard to envision a world without it, but think of how drastically the digital world has changed in the last 10 years. This week on The Unicorn Perspective, my guest Brendan Gahan and I discuss how we think Facebook and other giant players will adapt in the coming years, what social media users are looking for, turning down clients as an agency owner, and so much more. About the guest:  Brendan Gahan is Partner & Chief Social...
Published 06/24/21
You can’t sell to everybody in just one way. So on this week’s episode of The Unicorn Perspective, returning guest Ryan Levesque and I talk about how to truly move the needle by customizing content through using quiz funnels.  About the guest: Ryan Levesque is the Inc. 500 CEO of The ASK Method® Company, an entrepreneur, and the #1 national best-selling author of the books Choose and Ask. ... He is also a co-founder and investor in bucket.io®, a leading quiz funnel software for entrepreneurs...
Published 06/10/21
After a career of spending tens of millions on Facebook ads and teaching over 10,000 others how to profitably advertise on the platform while also preaching the power of the ads on the biggest stages around the world this is what I get...a permanent ban without any explanation or warnings leading up to it amid any kind.  Eventually there will be a tipping point for Facebook or they continue down this path, especially given the increased competition from Apple and governments around the world...
Published 06/03/21
This week on The Unicorn Perspective I had the chance to speak with Andrea Lake about her time on The Apprentice, her successes as an entrepreneur, how she is investing in crypto, her opinions on wages and so much more. About The Guest: Early internet maven. First web company in 1999. Andrea has started 14 companies, including: StickerJunkie, YogaJunkie, Delinquent Distribution (which owned the sales rights for merch on Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, The Walking Dead, and more),...
Published 05/27/21
On this week’s episode of The Unicorn Perspective, returning guest and performance marketing pro Nick Shackelford and I tackle topics like Apple’s so-called privacy updates, financial literacy, the time it takes to truly be an expert, and more. Nick has been in the performance marketing world for over 6 years. Before that, he worked with legacy brands like Pepsico and Apple, but he realized his talents lay in marketing directly to consumers with viral products (think fidget spinners). He...
Published 05/06/21
It can be so difficult to keep up with the changes in crypto. On this week’s episode of The Unicorn Perspective, I chat with Sean Kelly about the emotional rollercoaster that is investing, bull markets, changes in taxation of capital gains, the liquidity of Altcoins, and more. Please note: we are not financial advisors and this is not financial advice. About the guest:  Sean Kelly is a young and talented entrepreneur and is the Founder and CEO of the company Jersey Champs, an online...
Published 04/29/21
Opportunities today are in niche markets & unique value propositions. Marketing genius Troy Osinoff explains how to take advantage of these opportunities on this week’s episode of The Unicorn Perspective. We also cover right place and time...
Published 04/22/21
In today’s world of influencers and TikTok stars, it seems like every person is just one post away from fame. Why do we as humans seek that? This week on The Unicorn Perspective, returning guest Marc Ensign and I talk about how cancel culture, extreme...
Published 04/15/21
As a CEO do you ever get to relax? Is keeping track of income going to be tougher with the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency? Should companies be required to make political statements? All questions I ask returning guest Vinnie Fisher on this...
Published 04/08/21
None of the “sexy” and big risks your favorite influencers are taking are real. Your big payoff will come through investing your time and energy in your work, then investing those profits. This week on The Unicorn Perspective I chatted with longtime...
Published 04/01/21
Choosing revolution over money. Collecting art versus NFTs. Turning significance into a legacy. Brian Burt, leading mind & educator to Amazon & digital marketing entrepreneurs, and I get into all of these topics this week on The Unicorn...
Published 03/18/21
Dog-Chasing-It’s-Tail environment. Hustle culture. Toxicity. Akbar Sheikh and I talk about the dark side of entrepreneurship and internet marketing on this episode of The Unicorn Perspective. We also address how eliminating the value ladder has brought...
Published 03/12/21
I sat down with Dee Deng, the co-founder and CEO of Right Hook Digital, to discuss the seismic changes coming in how commerce and content works. We also talked about traffic channel strategies, what retargeting and data evaluation may look like in the...
Published 03/04/21
Entering the world of digital marketing and dropshipping is easier than ever. But what does that mean for new entrepreneurs and the world as a whole? Brand-builder, author and friend, Martyn Cook joins me this week on The Unicorn Perspective to talk...
Published 02/25/21
How do successful entrepreneurs balance work and family life? Especially when they have five children? Learn from Depesh Mandalia, agency owner and dad, on this week’s episode of The Unicorn Perspective. We get into work-life balance, freedom versus...
Published 02/18/21
This week I sat down with my mentor and friend Rich Schefren for the third time on The Unicorn Perspective! We discussed the major issues surrounding Big Tech, Wall Street, and repeating history. Rich also talks about his latest project, The Coalition...
Published 02/11/21
This week on the Unicorn Perspective, I sat down with marketing and SaaS expert Eric Siu. We talk about how acquiring new businesses should be considered part of leveling up, how plans for expansion and exit strategies are vital, and how gaming can...
Published 02/04/21
On this week’s episode of The Unicorn Perspective, podcasting pro Jeremy Slate joins me to talk about all things media. Is podcasting too popular now? What makes a podcast engaging? Is Clubhouse worth the time users are spending on it? Will there be...
Published 01/28/21
How can we handle work-life balance? The onslaught of notifications we receive every day? Up and coming technology? Bridging the divide between people who don’t agree? Derek Thurston and I answer these questions and more on this week’s episode of The...
Published 01/21/21
On this week's episode of The Unicorn Perspective I finally sit down with the co-founder of Unicorn Innovations, Jeremy Adams! We talk about the 25th amendment, recent events including Big Tech's actions against Trump, how future generations will view...
Published 01/14/21
I've curated gems of entrepreneurial wisdom from some of my favorite episodes of The Unicorn Perspective in 2020. Listen to tips from experts like:Josh ElizetxeRich SchefrenMolly PittmanKevin HarringtonPat FlynnAnd more!Get ready for a prosperous 2021!
Published 12/24/20
This week on the Unicorn Perspective, Los Silva and I finally get the chance to talk business. He tells me about his transition from focusing on his agency to focusing on building massive ecommerce brands, why he’s recently shifted to prioritizing his...
Published 12/17/20
Deciding whether or not to acquire a brand, especially one that has been primarily brick and mortar, can be tough. I sit down with Rudy Mawer to talk about how to make those tough decisions. We chat about how he and his partners are selective and...
Published 12/10/20