Best Brand Builder Lab Podcasts (2026)

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433. Taking your strategy from Boring to Bold - 3 things I'm focusing on 19:59

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Your strategy is boring—and I say that with love. You're showing up, creating content, doing what everyone's telling you to do... and it's not getting you the results you want. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the three non-boring strategies I'm implementing in 2026 to amp up my personal brand and business. These are…

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The Obsession That Destroys Startups (with LayerZero CEO) 30:28

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with @PrimordialAA @rhackett In this episode, host Robert Hackett sits down with Bryan Pellegrino, cofounder and CEO of LayerZero, one of the core infrastructure projects that enables blockchains to talk to one another. We talk about why crypto went multichain, what it means for crypto to compete with legacy financial systems, and a lesson Bryan to…

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Product Is Everything: Building What Matters with 8 Bit Spark's Founders Liz Hunt & Michael Li 1:07:35

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Send us a text What if every business you touch is both a product and a service—and treating it that way unlocks the results you’ve been chasing? Startup Wins sat down with product veteran Liz Hunt & healthcare technologist Michael Lee, co-founders of 8 Bit Spark, to pull back the curtain on how real innovation happens inside messy constraints, hea…

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How Elite Athletes Perform Under Extreme Pressure 31:48

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with @LairdLife @GabbyReece @AriannaSimpson Today's episode features two people who’ve spent their careers performing at the highest levels in sport and business: big-wave surfing pioneer Laird Hamilton and former pro volleyball star Gabby Reece. They join a16z crypto General Partner Arianna Simpson for a conversation that explores what it takes to…

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432. Why Saying It Out Loud Will Transform Your Business Visibility with Vasvi Kumar 42:41

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In this episode, I'm joined by voice and visibility coach Vasavi Kumar for a powerful conversation about overcoming fear of visibility in business. We dive deep into the neuroscience of saying things out loud, nervous system regulation strategies that actually work, and why mirror work might be your secret weapon for confidence on camera. Vasavi sh…

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What, How & Why We're Reading 1:19:50

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with @smc90 @rhackett @stephbzinn @Tim_Org In a now-annual tradition, the a16z crypto editorial team discuss themes (and picks) from a16z crypto's latest reading lists, as well as books we keep re-reading, childhood favorites, classics, adaptations on adaptations — in book and movie form! — and much more. We cover: What genres are we reading now, h…

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From Wallets to Super Apps: The Internet's New Interface (with Phantom CEO) 41:15

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with @BChillman @jay_drainjr @rhackett Crypto wallets are no longer just wallets. They’re the front door to a decentralized internet. In this episode, Phantom CEO Brandon Millman joins a16z crypto Investment Partner Jay Drain and host Robert Hackett to unpack how crypto wallets are evolving into full-blown consumer finance platforms — and why they …

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431. Simplify your business to skyrocket it 17:31

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The truth is that you don't need to have a million messages, products and projects. Simplifying your business is going to be one of the best things you can do to feel at ease, to create in a powerful way and to build something that aligns with where you want to go. Today I'm sharing 3 key things that I think you can keep simple and focus on that wi…

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Lifestyle vs. Unicorn Startups by Xania Wong, Medical Tourism Founder & INSEAD AI Venture Lab Fellow 35:25

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Send us a text Xania Wong shares her 13 year journey founding 4 Startups that are not always about building a Unicorn. Read her LinkedIn profile and find she's won or final'd 16 different Startup competitions from the Chivas' the Venture Competition HK where we met [winner (2016)]to Google's Empowering Young Entrepreneur competition [winner (2014)]…

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Crypto's Killer App? 37:35

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with @zcabrams @psneville @rhackett In this episode, Robert Hackett sits down with Sean Neville, cofounder of Circle and co-creator of the USDC stablecoin, and Zach Abrams, founder of Bridge (now part of Stripe), for a deep dive into the real story behind stablecoins, finding product-market fit, and the future of payments infrastructure. They explo…

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430. How Embracing Rejection can attract amazing opportunities with Liz Mosley 46:35

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Liz Mosley is a graphic designer with 18+ years of experience running her own creative studio, helping small business owners build brands they genuinely love. She's also the host of the Building Your Brand podcast, where she talks about the real, messy, magical parts of building a business. In this episode, Liz shares her rejection challenge journe…

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429. How to stop doing the busy work & make more money 21:30

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Stop doing busy work and start focusing on revenue-generating activities that actually make money. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's keeping you spinning your wheels and the simple, deliberate funnel system that'll change everything. We're talking brand clarity, lead magnets that actually convert, community engagement, making offers…

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TradFi’s Tipping Point: Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson on Stablecoins, Bitcoin, and Innovation Bets 42:17

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Every traditional financial institution faces the same dilemma: evolve or fall behind, build or buy. But when safety, predictability, and trust is paramount, how do traditional finance companies innovate? How do they place their innovation bets, and decide what to explore and not to explore? Fidelity Chairman and CEO Abigail P. Johnson shares an in…

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VC & Comedian Shaun Gold’s Blueprint for Startup Wins: Momentum, Mindset & Money | Startup Wins 59:32

1M ago59:32

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Send us a text Shaun Gold—VC (Venture Comedy), top 1% ghostwriter for VCs & founders, best-selling author, speaker, and former nightlife ninja—joins Episode 11 of Startup Wins to share sharp, unconventional insights for founders looking to break through in today’s noisy startup landscape. Host Brandon Na dives deep with Shaun, exploring his unique …

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428. The Identity Shift Method: Stop Trying and Become the Person Who Gets Results 22:45

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Okay, so here's the thing nobody's talking about when it comes to building a personal brand, and I'm genuinely obsessed with it right now. You don't get results by trying to be the person - you get results by deciding to be the person who does the thing. Full stop. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five identity-shifting pillars that'll actual…

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AI, Networks, and What Makes Consumer Products Win 43:32

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with @cdixon @illscience Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode digs into the forces shaping the next generation of consumer software — from AI-driven tools to the new economics of apps. Joining is Chris Dixon, a16z crypto founder and managing partner and one of the firm’s original consumer investors. He sits down with a16z General Partn…

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427. How to Know When a Client is Ready to Buy: 4 Buyer Readiness Signals 14:45

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GRAB THE FREE CLIENT TRIGGER GPT HERE Ever wondered if your client is actually ready to buy? Today, I'm sharing 4 key questions to ask to really understand where your clients are at and how to speak directly to their needs, wants and stage. There's a moment - a specific moment - where they shift from thinking about it to needing it now. In this epi…

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Pricing the Future (with Kalshi CEO) 23:29

2M ago23:29

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with @mansourtarek_ @rhackett In this episode of web3 with a16z crypto, host Robert Hackett talks with Kalshi Cofounder and CEO Tarek Mansour about how prediction markets are enabling people to trade directly on real-world events — from elections to inflation — and what this means for the future of finance and forecasting. Tarek explains why predic…

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426. Building Unstoppable Confidence to build your personal brand 18:28

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So today we're talking about the courage and the confidence to step up. And step out of your comfort zone to build your personal brand because at the end of the day, it's not that you don't have the expertise, it's that you don't have the visibility, you don't have enough people knowing about you in order for you to build a profitable personal bra…

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Ellie Sarmadi, CEO of Thravos - Disrupting the Sports Industry via AI, Web3 for the Benefit of Athletes, Fans & Brands 52:47

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Send us a text Ellie Sarmadi, CEO of Thravos in Ep 9 (Season 1) of Startup Wins shares keen startup tips for succeeding in almost any industry. And host Brandon Na ⁠dives deep with Sarmadi with her years of experience on Wall Street to her investments in Startups to her current efforts to level the playing field for the benefit of everyone in the s…

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425. How to build your audience to get clients (and leave perfectionism behind!) 19:06

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Stop Waiting for Perfect and Start Getting Results Faster Find out why your message isn't the problem - and the four pillars that actually move the dial. Questions This Episode Answers: Why am I not getting results even though I'm constantly working? What's really holding me back from attracting clients? How do I know if my message is actually land…

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Trump's Tech Czar on Crypto, AI, and American Innovation 1:18:02

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with @DavidSacks @pmarca @bhorowitz @eriktorenberg Today’s episode features David Sacks, the Trump administration’s “AI and crypto czar," in conversation with a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, and General Partner Erik Torenberg. They dig into: how the U.S. is approaching AI and crypto policy, the fight over open source software, the…

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Dan Shapiro, CEO of 3D Printing Startup Glowforge on Startup Wins Podcast S1 Ep 9 Part 2 - Hosted by Brandon Na 37:03

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Send us a text Part 2 of Serial Startup Founder & Senior Research Fellow at the Wharton School's Generative AI Lab Dan Shapiro gives some of the BEST actionable advice for future startup founders hoping to reach the $100 mill Revenue mark. On his fourth startup after exiting to Google in 6 months with Sparkbuy, Dan gives anyone wanting to truly bui…

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The Data Behind Crypto's Breakout Year 37:40

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with @DarenMatsuoka @eddylazzarin Today, we’re bringing you something special: a presentation from our 2025 Founders Summit, which we just wrapped last week in beautiful Carlsbad, Calif. You’ll hear from Daren Matsuoka, our Head of Data and Fund Strategy, as he walks through the insights from this year’s State of Crypto report — our deep-dive into …

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424. Brand Strategy vs Personal Brand Strategy: What’s the Real Difference? 21:13

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Business Brand strategy or Personal Brand strategy? Which do you need, what's the difference and how do they work together? After getting this question at an event I recently spoke at, I thought was a great one to share with you! If you need help building your brand strategy & business then Brand Builders Academy is the perfect place to do just tha…

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Dan Shapiro, CEO of 3D Printing Startup Glowforge on Startup Wins Podcast S1 Ep 9 Part 1 Hosted by Brandon Na 41:29

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Send us a text Serial Startup Founder Dan Shapiro provides some of the best 0 to $100 mill revenue tips w/ Startup Wins Host Brandon Na. Dan shares his personal journey across 4 startups & many more cos that have helped him w/ his latest Seattle based 3-D Printing co Glowforge. Brandon is Managing General Partner of Good People Ventures, former rad…

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State of Crypto 2025: The Latest Data, Trends, and Themes Revealed 1:37:15

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with @DarenMatsuoka @eddylazzarin @rhhackett Each year, the State of Crypto report analyzes the data — cutting through the noise — to track crypto’s evolution across markets, technology, policy, culture, and more. Now in its fourth edition, the 2025 State of Crypto report reveals how this once-fringe technology has hit recent all-time highs and gon…

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423. The Truth about doing hard things 24:09

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In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest barriers to business success: the stories you tell yourself about how hard things are. If you find yourself saying "content creation is hard" or "sales is hard," this episode is for you. Learn why your brain loves to tell you things are hard, how to reframe these limiting beliefs, and the simple f…

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Startup Wins S1 E8 | Sustainability Startup CEO & Female Founder Champion Beth Massa of Ozarka | Former Amazon Alumi 57:22

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Send us a text Reusable Food Packaging Startup CEO of Ozarka, Beth Massa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmassa/), shares how one tries to grow a companyta company in Europe (specifically the Netherlands) with Startup Wins Host Brandon Na (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonna⁠ / ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-wins⁠) as an American. Bet…

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422. How to Shift from Service-Based Business to Coaching & Mentoring 29:10

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By Suz Chadwick

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420. Stepping into your Creator Era - Content, Community & Brand Deals 44:53

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Let's be honest, stepping into your content era isn't something that an option these days. If you're a business owner, then it just part and parcel of building your brand, community and clients. About the Guest: Rom's been a full-time content creator for three years. She went from hating her corporate job to building a creator business that include…

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419. What if you're the silver bullet? 9:46

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BONUS EPSIODE - this was an epsiode that I recorded and shared on my substack that I thought I would drop here as a bonus! But the question I'm asking myself and I'm asking you - what if you don't need to look outside of yourself, what you know what to do to create the outcomes that you really want?By Suz Chadwick

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Startup Wins (Podcast) S1 E7 | Micromarkets Startup Founder Mike King Shares Sage Advice 43:52

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Send us a text Payments Processing Startup Founder Mike King, CEO of Moneta Market joins Brandon Na & Startup Wins (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-wins). Mike provides wisdom gained over many years building more than 20 businesses and truly honing in on how to start the perfect startup by brewing it slowly. Don't be surprised if Mike is …

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Prediction Markets -- Everything You Need to Know 1:42:34

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Prediction markets are a hot topic again — even cartoon characters are talking about them (South Park). But beyond the buzz, what is a prediction market, exactly? How do they work, how are they designed, and what makes them work? We answer all these questions and more in this deep-dive featuring experts Alex Tabarrok (professor of economics at Geor…

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418. Building a Confidently Bold Brand & being YOU! 19:47

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I had to share an instagram live that I did this week because it really came from the heart and something I've been thinking about and working with client on as well. So enjoy!By Suz Chadwick

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417. The 4 types of content that get clients, followers & fans 14:49

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Is your content actually doing the job you need it to do? In this episode, I'm breaking down the four types of content that will position you as the go-to person in your industry - and they're not the same four things everyone else talks about. These content types will help you build authority, tell your story, and convert followers into clients. K…

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7 Time Startup Founder Kimberly Kovacs Shares Cap Table Secrets, Startup Venture Capital & More | Startup Wins Podcast S1 E6 1:08:45

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Send us a text 7 Time Startup Founder & Startup Financing Expert Kimberly Kovacs joins Brandon Na & Startup Wins. Kimberly not only impresses us with Startup Financing knowledge better than Brad Feld's Venture Deals or The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital by Andrew Romans, but she shares her rich experience having helped build the predecess…

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416. It's time to be Audacious in your business 21:51

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Today we're getting bold! We talked about playing small last week and this week we're diving into what it looks like to be Audacious! What You'll Learn: How to become more audacious in your business The power of mindset audits and thought work Why energy alignment is crucial for business success Practical strategies to take bold risks that pay off …

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8 Time Founder & Ethos Fund VC David Yi Shares Valuable Startup Advice for Founders Across the Globe | Startup Wins Podcast S1 E5 1:01:19

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Send us a text 8 Time Startup Founder & VC David Yi joins Brandon Na & Startup Wins to Share INCREDIBLE Startup Tips from Southeast Asia. David blows us away with impressive career spanning over many education startups with the latest one raising close to $200 million in venture. His real world startup counseling will help you build the next incred…

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415. What to do when you realise you're playing small 20:34

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I did my first Lattes & Lives this week - after such a long time. If you've been around my world for a while, I used to go live on Intagrams a lot and I would make those epsiodes into podcast episodes, but recently it's not something I've been doing! So we're back and today I'm doing a little confession....and hopefully it's helpful for you! ******…

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Surviving Market Cycles & Startup Lessons for Founders 48:59

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with @AriannaSimpson @jacqmelinek Crypto is known for its high and low market cycles: What must founders know — and what can they do — to survive the swings? In this episode, we unpack the lessons of past crypto cycles and how they shape the current wave of building — from stablecoins to AI x crypto. We also dive into the founder journey: from rais…

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414. Make the SALE using these 4 key things 16:34

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Today we're diving into one of my favourite topics - SALES! What You'll Learn: The 4 essential elements to increase sales in your business (using the SALE framework) Why having a clear sales strategy is non-negotiable for business success Daily revenue-generating actions that actually move the needle How to show up as a leader in your business and …

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After the Foundation Era: Tokens, Policy, and Startup Structures 1:20:59

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with @eddylazzarin @milesjennings @JasonYanowitz Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode is on a super timely topic: How to design, govern, and grow decentralized networks in today’s changing policy landscape. It covers: Why the “foundation era” of crypto is ending — and what comes next with DUNAs and BORGs How U.S. policy shifts are crea…

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LinkedIn Personal Branding Expert Tips by String Nguyen (former Top Voice) in S1 E3 of Startup Wins Hosted by Brandon Na, MGP of Good Peoples Ventures 1:09:52

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Send us a text Startup Wins Podcast Interviews LinkedIn Branding Expert String Nguyen in Ep 3 | Founder Tips Social Media Branding Expert & Fried Chicken Queen String Nguyen who has more than 100k of followers joins Brandon Na & Startup Wins. String helps smart people with easy marketing and content tips, but in today's episode, String shares never…

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413. How to think like a Marketer with Zara Jarvis 51:09

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I can't wait to share today's epsiode with you, because it's a juicy one! Today I'm chatting with Zara Jarvis - the Senior Social Media Specialist at The Digital Picnic, where she leads strategic campaigns for major clients and oversees organic social media and partnerships. With a non-traditional marketing background that includes owning a music s…

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412. How to build your pesonal brand strategy using the Brand Umbrella Method 13:37

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Ready to build you personal brand in a simple and structured way? I got you! What You'll Learn: How to create a clear brand umbrella that organises your entire messaging hierarchy Why specificity in your target audience is crucial (and won't scare away good clients) The four levels of your brand umbrella framework How to audit your products and ser…

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411. Creating Content That Builds Your Brand Authority 18:48

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🔥Access the FREE 7-figure Brand Blueprint Mini Course - https://www.suzchadwick.com/7fbb Feeling burnt out by the content creation hamster wheel? You're not alone. In this episode, I get real about my own content struggles and share my game-changing approach to creating content you'll actually love making. I break down exactly how to find your cont…

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The antimemetics (and memetics) of making ideas happen -- in crypto and beyond 1:35:10

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with @nayafia and @smc90 Ideas, memes, and vibes are some of the most important drivers of modern technology adoption, marketing, and much more -- and have been much-covered by everyone from Darwin to Dawkins to Girard to many others. Yet the topic of antimemetics -- self-censoring (vs. self-propagating) ideas -- whether something fringe, forgotten…

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410. Clarity to Confidence - How to become a confident communicator 19:22

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Grab my new FREE Mini Course - 7-figure Brand Blueprint If you're struggling with confidence in your business, I'm willing to bet it's actually a clarity problem. In this episode, I'm breaking down the clarity to confidence gap that I see with 9 out of 10 women I coach - and exactly how to bridge it so you can show up with magnetic energy in your b…

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Engineering Recruiting & Management Tips for Startups by Kevin Henrikson, Former Founder, Startup that became Outlook, VP Engineering, Instacart, Dir of Eng MSFT | Startup Wins Season 1 Ep 2 [4k] 55:45

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Send us a text Startup Founder & Engineering Thought Leader Kevin Henrikson joins Brandon Na & Startup Wins. Kevin shares his impressive experience co-founding the startup that eventually became Outlook; Scaled Engineering Teams at Microsoft and Instacart as large as 2000+ engineers & gives some of the most amazing actionable advice on building uni…