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In episode 271 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk shares his personal story, reflecting on the challenges he faced from childhood trauma to adulthood struggles, and how these experiences shaped him into the person he is today.

Tune in to explore the importance of showing up for oneself and others.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:12] Who are you becoming?

[00:05:34] The importance of self-discovery.

[00:11:21] First day of the rest.

[00:12:24] Personal growth through forgiveness.

[00:16:40] Forgiveness and personal freedom.

[00:21:54] Building a personal brand.

[00:24:02] Life's work through podcasting.

[00:28:57] The power of open minds.

[00:35:09] One-player game of life.

[00:38:00] Responding to your calling.

QUOTES

•  "We got one shot at this thing called life. One shot. And I'm not going to waste it."
• "Forgiveness isn't about the other person. Forgiveness is about us and being able to set ourselves free."
• "We have the power to step in with our own family and our own lives in the present day right now and break that cycle and change things for generations to come.”

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In episode 270 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Brad Hart, a visionary entrepreneur who has transformed his life and career through the power of masterminds and AI, as he discusses real-life examples of how his strategies have doubled intake rates and significantly increased revenue for his clients.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion that underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:33] Aiming at the wrong mountaintop.

[00:04:07] Masterminds and community building.

[00:07:36] AI first business tools.

[00:10:05] Optimizing businesses with AI.

[00:12:19] AI-enhanced customer experience strategies.

[00:15:37] AI tool boosts business revenue.

[00:18:23] The power of masterminds.

[00:21:19] Collaboration over competition.

[00:23:09] Podcast subscription and reviews.

QOUTES

• "Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure." -Brad Hart
• "Being in a mastermind with the right people is like being able to see the future. It's like having a time machine." -Brad Hart
• "Don't compare yourself to anybody else. Keep your own counsel, run your own race, and find the people who really support you and do that." -Brad Hart

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In episode 269 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Kat Weaver, founder of Power to Pitch, as she shares her incredible journey from a college dorm room entrepreneur to a successful business leader in the startup and pitch world.

Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with inspiration and valuable lessons in entrepreneurship and self-improvement.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:08] Starting a business in college.

[00:05:05] Wearable wrist wallet for essentials.

[00:10:22] Grants and non-dilutive funding.

[00:10:45] Fundraising for underrepresented founders.

[00:16:56] Raising capital challenges.

[00:20:14] Advice on fundraising and investors.

[00:21:37] Living a designed life.

QUOTES

• "My whole mission is helping founders get funded faster." -Kat Weaver
• "The majority of founders who raise actually fail and burn their businesses because of misaligned expectations or maybe a bad investor." -Kat Weaver
•  "First thing is don't take advice from someone who hasn't raised money or achieved what you want." -Kat Weaver
•  "Not all money is good money." -Kat Weaver

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In episode 267 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Brandon Brittingham—Real Estate mogul, Investor, and host of Wake Up to Wealth. As CEO of The Maryland and Delaware Group, Brandon leads one of the top real estate teams in the U.S. He’s also a fund manager overseeing thousands of properties and a national speaker who trains top agents. He shares the power of storytelling, the impact of consistency, and why investing in your craft matters.

Tune in for inspiration and valuable lessons on personal growth and entrepreneurship!

TIMESTAMPS
[00:01:40] Real estate career beginnings.

[00:04:35] Declaration and action in success.

[00:09:58] Speaking training for professionals.

[00:12:10] Continuous learning and evolution.

[00:17:19] Art of communication mastery.

[00:21:09] Starting a podcast journey.

[00:23:28] Money education and communication.

[00:29:42] Podcasting as a relationship builder.

[00:32:00] Podcasting as a networking tool.

[00:34:44] Consistency in entrepreneurship.

QUOTES 

• "If you over-prepare, it takes away some of that raw, emotion, talent, instinct that you need on stage." -Brandon Brittingham
• "I’ve been a Christian most of my life, but this day and age, if it weren’t for Jesus, I don’t know that I would create and I don’t know that Christianity would be the answer for me based on the woke culture and the world as it is and as divisive as we’ve become." -Sebastian Rusk
• “I went on my journey, and I started to become successful. A lot of things I learned were that there are two economies. There are the educated and the uneducated. And I don't mean college education. I mean money education.” -Brandon Brittingham
• “The impact of pouring into other people's lives through the podcast is where the fulfillment comes from.” -Sebastian Rusk

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In episode 267 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Andy Audate, an international speaker, Founder of Progreda, and expert in small business marketing, as he shares his journey into entrepreneurship, which began when he was just 10 years old, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped his career.  

Tune in to hear their engaging dialogue and insights into the art of storytelling and business growth.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:46] Entrepreneurship journey beginnings.

[00:04:30] Starting a business at 19.

[00:09:02] Digital marketing journey.

[00:10:36] Monthly recurring revenue mindset shift.

[00:15:10] CRM solutions for businesses.

[00:17:37] Top of mind awareness.

[00:20:41] AI revolution in digital marketing.

QUOTES

• “My dad went to New York, came back, and he said he didn't have enough money for those sneakers. And that's what started my entrepreneurship journey, because I said I was already envisioning myself with those sneakers.” -Andy Audate
• "If a business is in the business of generating revenue, now, the number one thing that they need to understand in the world of landscape that we're in today is something called TOMA." Andy Audate-
• "We're at the precipice of something phenomenal, which is the AI revolution." -Andy Audate

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In episode 266 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Eric Baum, the CEO and Founder of Bluleadz, a top HubSpot agency. With over 15 years of experience, he drives business growth through inbound marketing, HubSpot strategy, and team development, highlighting the importance of community and personal growth. 

Tune in for an inspiring discussion that dives deep into the entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of community support in business.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:39] HubSpot onboarding and implementation.

[00:05:22] Business partnership challenges.

[00:10:08] Leveraging AI in business.

[00:14:36] AI efficiency in business.

[00:16:12] Embrace change for profitability.

QUOTES

• "Embrace change. If you're an owner of a company or an executive, you need to spend time on your own and learning some of these technologies." -Eric Baum
• “We're going to look at your entire company and provide ways for you to become more efficient, more profitable, and help grow revenue.” -Eric Baum

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In episode 265 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews “Merch Queen” Amanda Hofman, CEO and Co-Founder of Go To Market, a woman-owned branded merchandise company revolutionizing swag. Amanda shares her journey from founding NYC’s Urban Girl Squad to building a brand that makes meaningful merch fun and accessible. She also talks about entrepreneurship, pivoting during the pandemic, and life in NYC with her family, rescue dog, and love for running and cycling.

Tune in for valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and the importance of establishing a strong brand identity.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:47] Print on Demand technology.

[00:06:13] Innovative brand merchandise strategies.

[00:08:06] Exciting design process for brands.

[00:12:39] AI as an enhancer.

[00:15:25] Branded merchandise strategy importance.

[00:18:46] Gifting platforms over storefronts.

[00:21:44] Merch as business support.

QUOTES

•  "We connect to the values of a company. We don't connect to the logo of a company. We connect to how it makes us feel, how it relates to our identity." - Amanda Hofman
• "Your branded merchandise should look, feel, and taste as good as that. And if it doesn't, don't do it." -Amanda Hofman
• “ AI is going to be there to make a life just that much easier on, on, on what we're doing.” -Sebastian Rusk

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In episode 264 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Kimberly Williams, a passionate Naturopathic Physician turned Entrepreneur, Founder of  Dynamic Scaling Intelligence, as she shares her journey from starting her clinic at just 24 years old to making a significant impact in the corporate world through public speaking and innovative health initiatives.

Tune in to discover how passion and strategic goal-setting can lead to remarkable achievements.

Timestamps

[00:04:07] Healthy meals for children.

[00:04:57] School lunch system improvement.

[00:10:38] Healthy eating habits for children.

[00:15:17] Transforming small businesses into movements.

[00:17:34] Connecting with Kimberly.

Quotes

• “It's transforming small businesses into movements and legacies using this same simple system that we stumbled across on zero budget.” -Kimberly Williams
• “It must probably not be the easiest thing to be able to navigate through. But once, you know, awareness, like most things in life, helps us better understand what we don't know that we don't know.” -Sebastian Rusk
• “Follow your dream and create it into a vision that is client-centric.” -Kimberly Williams

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In episode 263 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk welcomes Cooper Simpson, the Portfolio Manager for Dan Martell at Martell Ventures, as they dive deep into the world of AI startups, discussing how Martell Ventures is revolutionizing the way businesses grow by leveraging Dan's authority, influence, and extensive network.

Tune in for a dynamic conversation about podcasting, business growth, and the future of technology.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:11] How Coop joined Dan's team.

[00:05:07] Partnering with AI founders.

[00:08:41] Authority in brand trust.

[00:11:46] AI augmenting job performance.

[00:15:45] Removing the middleman in business.

[00:16:47] Magic experiences in AI.

[00:21:21] AI tools for business success.

QUOTES

• “The real value comes in how quickly you can be creative, identify a problem, and then get customers to use your solution for that problem.” - Cooper Simpson
• “ The robots are here. They're not going anywhere. They're here to make our lives easier. That's another prime example of it. Replace a lot of stuff, but also make a lot of stuff easier as well.” - Sebastian Rusk
• “The real magic of AI, I think, is that a lot of people are really scared that it's going to remove all these jobs, when in reality, I think it's just going to augment a ton of people's jobs.” - Cooper Simpson

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In episode 262 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Brady Lowe, a culinary branding expert and Founder of Taste Network, as he shares his journey from the early days of his company to his current role in helping culinary and spirit brands build lasting legacies. 

Tune in for insights, laughter, and a look back at pivotal moments that have shaped their paths.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:57] Cachon 555 food event.

[00:06:03] Culinary consulting and branding.

[00:10:01] Brand relevance in social media.

[00:14:02] Commitment and persistence in hospitality.

[00:17:21] Engagement in hospitality marketing.

[00:19:15] Social media customer engagement.

[00:24:43] Engagement playbook for restaurants.

[00:25:09] Foodie adventure and Peach Fest.

QUOTES

•  "It's all about trust. People gotta know you, trust you, like you, work with you." -Brady Lowe
• “You have to make people be seen. And hospitality has failed at that one card.” -Brady Lowe
•  "I wanna find someone who has slightly impaired vision and give them a new pair of glasses where they feel like I can now see what I was not seeing before." -Brady Lowe

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