Best Manychat Podcasts (2025)

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350 | The ManyChat Strategy Creators Aren’t Using (But Should) 14:46

20d ago14:46

14:46

Imagine this: You post a Reel on Instagram, ask people to comment a keyword like "Guide," and bam — you're buried under a mountain of DMs you now have to respond to manually. Or maybe you’ve gotten fancy and set up a one-step ManyChat automation that fires off a single link… and then crickets. Friend, you're just scratching the surface. ManyChat ha…

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Instagram Lead Machine: How to Use ManyChat the Right Way in 2025 with Mel Eilers 31:51

20d ago31:51

31:51

In this episode, I sit down with ManyChat expert, Mel Eilers, to uncover how to unlock explosive engagement, higher conversions, and seamless customer experiences through the power of DM automation. If you’ve been sleeping on ManyChat—or if you’ve barely scratched the surface—this conversation will blow your mind. We dig into how Instagram and Many…

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Marriage, Money, and Managing the Startup Rollercoaster | Jordan Gal (Dad of 3, Rosie) 54:09

1h ago54:09

54:09

Jordan Gal is the CEO of Rosie, an AI answering service for small businesses. He’s also a five-time founder, husband, and dad to three daughters. Born in Israel and raised in an immigrant entrepreneur household, Jordan shares how that upbringing shapes his parenting and how he and his wife work to combine their very different childhood experiences.…

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353 | Essential Summer Moves to Grow Your Content This Fall—Thrive in Five! 5:32

2h ago5:32

5:32

You’re not imagining it—yes, we’re talking about fall… in May. This week, I’m getting real about why content creators need to look way ahead—even when it still feels like summer hasn't started. The truth is, if we want to crush Q4 and show up strong for the holiday season, the groundwork happens now. 👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetoget…

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Navigating Divorce and Co-parenting Relationships | Sol Kennedy (Dad of 2, founder BestInterest) 1:01:11

7d ago1:01:11

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Sol Kennedyi is the founder of BestInterest which helps co-parents navigate the messiness of that complex relationship. He is a serial founder who has built and sold multiple companies and has been the head of product at Dropcam, a PM at Google and an angel investor in companies like Coinbase, Gitlab and Instacart. In addition to being a serial ent…

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You Can Be Ambitious And A Great Dad | Nikunj Kothari (Dad of 2, Khosla, Opendoor, LinkedIn) 59:13

14d ago59:13

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Nikunj Kothari is a former investor with Khosla Ventures and a product and growth leader from companies like Opendoor, Shyp, and LinkedIn. He’s now out on his own advising, investing and spending time as a husband and a father of two, including a brand new son! We discussed: * The false dichotomy between ambition and parenting and the support struc…

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352 | Simplify Your Email Marketing for Better Results with Allea Grummert 37:20

11d ago37:20

37:20

Dying to see real results from your email list? Would you believe me if I told you that sending four emails a week won’t lead to burnout, but instead could increase connection and make you more money? We’re talking all things email strategy on this episode of Thrive. I’m joined by email marketing expert Allea Grummert, and we’re breaking down how y…

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351 | Viral Visibility Game: Get Your Content Seen—Thrive in Five! 5:56

15d ago5:56

5:56

You’re posting, you're creating, you're hustling... but is anyone actually seeing your amazing content? (Spoiler: not nearly enough people.) In today's episode, we're flipping the script on "post and pray" strategies with something way more fun—and way more effective—the Viral Visibility Game! It’s time to stop relying on the algorithm and start de…

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Parenting Products Are Anxiety-As-A- Service | Brian Holt (Dad of 2, Neon, Snowflake, Stripe, MSFT) 1:03:48

21d ago1:03:48

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Brian Holt is Staff Product Manager at Neon and has been a VP of Product and product leader at companies like SQLite Cloud, Snowflake, Stripe and Microsoft. He was also an engineer at both Netflix and Reddit where he was one of the earliest employees. He’s a husband and the father of one son and brand new daughter. We discussed: * Preparing for the…

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349 | Hot Take: I Kinda Hate ChatGPT—Thrive in Five! 6:50

22d ago6:50

6:50

So… I have a hot take. I kinda hate ChatGPT. And before you come for me—let me explain. In this episode, I’m sharing the (hilarious but painful) story of how I asked ChatGPT to tell me my business blind spots—and instantly regretted it. Spoiler: it dragged me. If you’re building your content business from scratch and wondering why growth feels so d…

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Building Three Companies Alongside Your Family | Robert Wolfe (Dad of 2, founder - Zeck, Crowdrise, Moosejaw) 43:27

28d ago43:27

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Robert Wolfe is the co-founder of Zeck a company designed to make managing board meetings easier for everyone. He’s also founded and sold both Crowdrise (to GoFundMe) and Moosejaw Mountaineering (to Wal-Mart). He’s a husband and the father of 2 sons. We discussed: * The journey from founding Moosejaw to today * Founding multiple companies with a ce…

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348 | Recovering from the Helpful Content Update: SEO Tips for Bloggers in 2025 38:32

27d ago38:32

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Want to know how to use SEO to your advantage? Google is undergoing major changes, and so many creators have seen a drop in their pageviews. On this episode of Thrive, I’m joined by Nina Clapperton, founder of She Knows SEO, to dive into what’s really going on with Google’s Helpful Content Update. Listen in to learn exactly what you should focus on…

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LinkedIn Goldmine: How to Use LinkedIn the Right Way in 2025 with Scott Aaron 55:25

27d ago55:25

55:25

In this episode, I sit down with LinkedIn expert, Scott Aaron to dig into what’s really working on LinkedIn right now—and what you absolutely need to stop doing. Whether you're brand new to the platform or trying to reignite your strategy, Scott drops an insane amount of wisdom (and practical steps) to turn LinkedIn into a business-building machine…

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347 | Building 6-Figure Revenue Streams as a Creator in 2025 52:29

29d ago52:29

52:29

Over the last few years, we've seen so much growth in the content creation industry—we're part of a booming $250 billion creator economy that spans industries far beyond Instagram and YouTube. While the opportunity is massive, the income gap is just as wide. In today's episode, I'm joined by Emma Cortes of Emma's Edition to break down what’s actual…

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Fixing The Mess Of Summer Camp Planning | Greg Laughlin (Dad of 2, founder of Campwing) 1:21:27

1M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Greg Laughlin is the founder of Campwing, a product designed to take the headache out of summer camp planning. Parents use detailed filters to search through every summer camp in their area in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Prior to Campwing, Greg was the co-founder of Statwing, a statistical analysis product he sold to Qualtri…

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346 | What It’s Really Like on a Coaching Call with Content Creators 34:10

1M ago34:10

34:10

Is it time for you to invest in your brand through a coaching program? In this special episode, we’re giving you an exclusive peek inside a recent group coaching call from Shift, our high-touch coaching program for content creators. You’ll hear real-time strategy sessions, audience-building ideas, and a few powerful pep talks that just might hit ho…

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345 | The Content Repurposing Strategy Every Creator Needs to Hear—Thrive in Five! 7:01

1M ago7:01

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You're probably sitting on a goldmine of unused content—most creators are. In this episode, we're breaking down how to repurpose your existing content across multiple platforms without copy-pasting blindly. Learn how to tailor your message for each platform, build a sustainable system for sharing again and again, and finally give your content the r…

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344 | Building a Brand That Gets Noticed with Shavonda Gardner - Pt. 2 23:19

1M ago23:19

23:19

Welcome to part two of my conversation with interior designer and content creator Shavonda Gardner! We were having such a great conversation that we kept recording and split the conversation into two parts! In this episode, Shavonda and I dive into how community building played a role in her growth. We also discuss how to navigate trends without fe…

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343 | Pricing Your Sponsored Content to Get Paid—Thrive in Five! 6:20

1M ago6:20

6:20

If you've ever struggled with pricing your sponsored or branded content, we've developed a pricing guide just for you. After spending years in this industry, studying what bloggers and content creators are charging, and researching industry standards, this guide was created to keep you from undercharging for your work! 📲 Get your hands on our Prici…

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Sending Your Kids Off To College | Jeff Fritz (Dad of 2, Microsoft) 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Jeff Fritz is principal program manager at Microsoft where he leads production for one oftheir largest developer events. He’s also active in the developer community as a live-coding Twitch streamer, Youtuber, and podcast host. He’s a lifelong developer who got his start working on the family’s Commodore 64. In addition to his work as program manage…

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342 | Building a Brand That Gets Noticed with Shavonda Gardner - Pt. 1 33:24

2M ago33:24

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How do you stand out in a crowded space? What’s the secret to differentiating yourself, finding your signature style, and staying true to yourself? These are questions that every business owner and content creator asks at some point. In this episode, Shavonda Gardner joins us to share how you can build a brand that gets noticed while staying true t…

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341 | Creativity Fuels Long-Term Growth—Thrive in Five! 8:19

2M ago8:19

8:19

Why is it so easy to get sucked into the to-do lists, money-making tasks, and those recurring tasks that have to happen in business? It often causes us to lose sight of creativity, which is a huge factor in finding long-term growth. In today's episode, I'm challenging you to slow down and focus on creativity! Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram…

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Getting Laid Off On Paternity Leave With Two Sets Of Twins | Aaron Francis (Dad of 4, Try Hard Studios) 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Aaron Francis is the co-founder of Try Hard Studios, a company he started with Steve Tenuto that makes amazing videos for developers and teaches companies how to do it too. He started Try Hard Studios after being laid off from PlanetScale… while on paternity leave with his second set of twins (!). Prior to that he was a data analyst and a developer…

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340 | The Power of Your Influence with Harley Jordan 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Are you in need of a social media therapy session? Let me invite you into mine with Harley Jordan! Harley joins me to remind me of the power of influence. Listen in as we explore the impact of a judgement detox, the power of misunderstanding, and the influence that women hold in the female dominated influencer industry. Resources Mentioned Boldflue…

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339 | Creating Tripwires to Make More Money with Email—Thrive in Five! 5:43

2M ago5:43

5:43

If you want to make money by sharing your freebies, you need to set up a tripwire! This is the easiest way to start making money from your own digital products without feeling like you are asking your audience to buy all the time. Listen in as I highlight what a tripwire is, and the tools I recommend to get started! Don't forget! DM Bree over on In…

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Educating Your Kids In A Technology-First World | Jeremy Howard (Dad of 1, Fast.ai, Fastmail, Kaggle) 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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Jeremy Howard is a leader in the data science and AI communities. Along with his partner, Dr. Rachel Thomas, he is the co-founder of Fast.ai - a research lab studying how to make deep learning more accessible and widely applicable and the founder of AI R&D lab Answer.ai. He is a professor at the University of Queensland in Australia, a digital fell…

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338 | Strategically Grow Your Blog with SEO with Anne Zirkle & AnnMarie Christiano 38:01

2M ago38:01

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Building a successful blog takes more than just compelling writing and eye-catching photos. To truly expand your reach and attract consistent traffic, you need to harness the power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). In this episode, we're joined by Anne Zirkle and AnnMarie Christiano to explore actionable strategies to help you grow your blog wit…

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337 | Steal My IG Trial Reels Strategy—Thrive in Five! 7:31

2M ago7:31

7:31

Don't let the new trials feature on Instagram Reels intimidate you! You can use it to your advantage! In today's episode, I'm sharing my own strategy to using the trials to train the algorithm and grow my account. While I'm still in my own testing phase, I know trial reels have been a big topic of conversation, so I invite you to join me in testing…

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The Unhappy Achiever Paradox | Mike Yan (Dad of 1, Co-founder/CEO, Manychat) 54:50

2M ago54:50

54:50

Mike Yan is the co-founder and CEO of Manychat, a chat automation tool for social platforms with over 250 employees, 1 million customers and growing 2x year over year. With his team, Mike has built the fastest growing platform on Whatsapp and the largest on Instagram. He’s also a husband and a new dad. We discussed: * How he thought he was going to…

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336 | Income vs Followers: What Matters More? 19:42

2M ago19:42

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If you’re growing a business and promoting it on social media, you naturally want more income and more followers. But is one more important than the other? Is your social media actually creating income? That’s what we’re getting into on this episode of Thrive. Today's episode is brought to you by Shift: Are you ready to get paid for your creativity…

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335 | A Pep Talk from Bree—Thrive in Five! 7:06

2M ago7:06

7:06

Some days we just need a little pep talk. I've experienced my own personal journey of changes and pivots over the last two years, and recently seen my friends and students face their own emotional journeys, that it prompted this conversation. If you're needing permission to give yourself grace, looking for encouragement, or just needing guidance on…

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Raising Teenagers, Making Movies & Founding Companies | (Eric Colbert, Jay Chandrasekhar, Eli Szasz; Dads of 9 kids, VouchVault, SuperTroopers) 1:11:38

3M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Eric Colbert, Jay Chandrasekhar and Eli Szasz are the co-founders of VouchVault, a new platform that helps you get trusted recommendations for products and services you need. Eric and Eli have worked together for years at creative agency, Spark6. Jay is a comedian, writer and actor best known for his movies Super Troopers and Beerfest. Collectively…

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334 | Elevate Your Rates as a Content Creator—Pricing Guide Updates! 9:40

3M ago9:40

9:40

If you've ever felt unsure about your rates and what to charge brands, then I've got you covered. When we are not feeling super confident in what we are charging brands, what we are pricing them, and how the budget varies from brand to brand, it can be really unnerving. Not knowing how to price in our pitches can cause a lack of confidence, impost…

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333 | Use LinkedIn to Connect with Brands—Thrive in Five! 5:54

3M ago5:54

5:54

I'm officially a LinkedIn girly—want to join the club? If you're not leveraging LinkedIn for brand deals, you're leaving opportunity and money on the table! In this episode, I'm sharing three things I've learned about utilizing LinkedIn to secure and nurture long-term brand deals with brands you love! This conversation was inspired by our recent ex…

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Tidy Up Your Life | Tyler Moore (Dad of 3, TidyDad, Elementary School Teacher) 1:07:01

3M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Tyler Moore aka TidyDad is a school teacher turned internet sensation and best-selling author. Pushed to the brink of a breakdown after the birth of his second daughter, Tyler went on to tidy up his mind, his life and his household. In the process he built a massive following as Tidy Dad and recently published a USA Today best-selling book called T…

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332 | Scattered, Overwhelmed? This is for you—Thrive in Five! 6:01

3M ago6:01

6:01

It's time to push past this habit of winging it when it comes to working on your brand. If you're ready to know exactly what you're working on every time you sit at your desk, this episode is for you. This is your sign to get organized, so in this episode I'm sharing tools, systems, schedules, and tips you can use to get your organized in your day-…

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331 | AI Tools for Content Creators with Emma Cortes of The Creative Edition 48:28

3M ago48:28

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Are you making the most of the AI tools available for you as a creator? From free programs to paid, there are so many benefits to productivity for creatives. Listen in as Emma Cortes joins me in this special episode to share how you can get started with AI, along with our favorite tools and how to use them! Today's episode is brought to you by Shif…

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330 | Balancing Creativity with Business Growth 24:06

3M ago24:06

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Are you feeling pulled in too many directions, that you can't enjoy your creativity? This is an easy path to burnout. I was really feeling this way at the end of last year, and I knew something had to change. In today's episode, I'm sharing an important mindset shift you need to make, along with how to find balance between your creative side and yo…

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Launching in 2025: What's Changed and What Still Works with Teresa Heath-Wareing 53:51

3M ago53:51

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In this episode, I chat with international best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and marketing strategist Teresa Heath-Wareing about what really works in launching for 2025. If you've ever felt like launching is harder than it used to be, you're right! Teresa breaks down exactly why launches are failing today and how you can adapt your strate…

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329 | Secret to Affiliate Income Growth—Thrive in Five! 7:03

3M ago7:03

7:03

Are you wanting to develop a strategy for your affiliate marketing income growth? In today's episode, we're reviewing how you can set that strategy and building a consistent income with affiliate income! Plus I'm highlighting a few additional tips around affiliate marketing! Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her an…

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Four Companies And Three Kids | Pouyan Salehi (Dad of 3, co-founder Scratchpad, PersistIQ, Lera Labs, StackMob) 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

Pouyan Salehi is the co-founder and CEO of Scratchpad—a company trying to take the busy work out of sales. He has founded three other companies, including PersistIQ (acquired by Wishpond) and Stackmob (acquired by PayPal). In addition to being a serial founder and entrepreneur he is also a husband and a Dad to three kids. We discussed: * Coming to …

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328 | Pinterest vs. Google: How Nadalie Bardo Gets 2x the Revenue 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

If you were impacted by Google's Helpful Content update, we have the solution for you to earn back your traffic and increase your revenue! Our favorite Pinterest coach joins us to share how you can create a simple workflow that incorporates Pinterest into your existing marketing strategy! Plus listen in to hear how her Pinterest traffic is outperfo…

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327 | Is your media kit too small?—Thrive in Five! 9:03

3M ago9:03

9:03

Media kits are essential to making money as a creator! I'm reviewing them all the time for our members inside of Shift and Boldfluence to make sure they're representing their brands well for the opportunities they're looking at! In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the most important areas you can improve on in your media kit! Don't forget! DM B…

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Fighting For Better Paternity Leave | Alex Lloyd Hunter (Dad of 1, The Dad Shift) 50:30

3M ago50:30

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Alex Lloyd Hunter is co-founder of The Dad Shift—a group of men, dads and co-parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UK. He has been a founder, a non-profit leader, and an organizer for the Labour Party. In addition to being an advocate for better paternity leave policies he’s also a husband and the father of a young son. We discussed…

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326 | High-Impact Strategies for Business Growth 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

If you have an established brand and you're making some money, but you're ready to scale, this episode is for you. In order to scale, you have to focus on prioritizing tasks that drive revenue, increase your engagement, and are going to build you a sustainable brand without feeling overwhelmed. When you're at a level of scaling, you have to make …

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325 | Email Welcome Sequence Explained—Thrive in Five! 7:17

4M ago7:17

7:17

Are you warming your audience up to your email list with a welcome sequence? Maybe you're not sure what to include. In today's episode, we're walking through the four emails that you need to build trust, showcase credibility, and introduce yourself and your brand to your audience. Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask …

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What It Means To Be A 'Lead Dad' | Paul Sullivan (Dad of 3, NY Times Columnist, Author, Founder) 1:04:04

4M ago1:04:04

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Paul Sullivan is the founder of Company of Dads—a community for Lead Dads which he created to provide more support for Dads who are also the primary caregivers at home. He is also the best-selling author of two books: Clutch: Why Some People Excel Under Pressure and Others Don’t and The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of The Super Wealthy. He ha…

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324 | Cracking the Code on Profitable UGC with Anna Mongiello 36:46

4M ago36:46

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If you've been thinking about diving into user-generated content (UGC), we're cracking the code to profitability in today's episode. Anna Mongiello shares how she built a thriving UGC career and how you can do the same. Listen in as she shares how you can get started, what tools to use, and the financial potential you have in adding UGC as a revenu…

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323 | What Should I Email My List?—Thrive in Five! 5:29

4M ago5:29

5:29

Growing your email list is exciting! But then, what do you email them? This is where many of us get in our heads about what to email our list. In this episode, Bree helps you break it down to determine the ROI you want from each email you send. Don't worry. She breaks it down in a super quick and easy way that will have you running to write down no…

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Your Family Is Your #1 Investor | Cory O'Daniel (Dad of 2, co-founder and CEO, Massdriver) 1:18:51

4M ago1:18:51

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Cory 'O’Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Massdriver, a platform designed to simplify and streamline the management of cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes. Cory had been a software architect and engineer for 20 years leading up to the founding of MassDriver. In addition to being an incredible founder he’s also a husband and the father of tw…

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