In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with PR and publicity veteran Dick Grove to demystify what most business owners get wrong about public relations. Dick explains why PR is far more simple than people assume, and why the best campaigns are not built on hype, puffery, or press releases, but on one foundational question: what is the real news value of what you’re trying to say?Dick breaks down the difference between PR as an umbrella and publicity as one of its most powerful tools, clarifying the roles of earned media versus paid media. He shares how great publicists think like the media, not like the client, and why the ultimate edge comes from understanding what reporters need to do their job and what makes a pitch rise above the thousands they receive.The conversation explores:

1. Why earned media is about earning attention and credibility, not buying it
2. How to find the “kernel of news” inside a product, company, or founder story
3. Why press releases are often ineffective and what to do instead
4. The psychology of pitching: making the reporter a hero with their boss
5. When PR makes sense for a business and how to build campaigns with longevity
6. Why third-party credibility is one of the most valuable assets in marketing

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and business owners who want PR that actually works, built on truth, clarity, and story, not noise.

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In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with digital marketing pioneer Dennis Yu, live from CES, to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions business owners have today: believing that AI tools and tactics can replace trust, reputation, and real-world proof.

Dennis explains why marketing techniques and technology are meaningless without strong “ingredients” like relationships, credibility, and demonstrated results. Drawing from real examples at CES and decades of experience building massive data systems for companies like American Airlines, Yahoo, and early-stage Facebook, he makes the case that raw, unpolished, human content now outperforms highly produced, AI-generated material.

The conversation dives deep into:

1. Why AI is a tool, not a shortcut
2. The difference between techniques and true marketing ingredients
3. How personal branding is built through reputation, not self-promotion
4. Why podcasts are one of the most powerful forms of borrowed credibility
5. How raw content, real relationships, and proof of experience drive trust and sales
6. Why showing what others say about you matters more than what you say about yourself

Dennis also breaks down how entrepreneurs can use long-form content as the foundation for clips, ads, and distribution, and why trust—not attention—is the real currency in modern marketing.

This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs, service-based business owners, and marketers who want to stand out in an AI-saturated world by doing the exact opposite of what everyone else is doing.

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In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga sit down with artist and entrepreneur Ruben Rojas (Live Through Love) for a Valentine’s Day themed conversation that goes far beyond romance.

Ruben breaks down why so many people—especially men—struggle to talk about emotions, vulnerability, and love, and how modern culture has reduced love to a soft concept instead of recognizing it as strength, discipline, and a daily decision. He explains why “love is a verb,” why integrity with yourself matters more than appearances, and how social media fuels anxiety through curated lives and comparison.

The conversation also explores the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship. Ruben shares what it really takes to build a brand as an artist, how he overcame the false belief that you can’t be both an artist and a businessperson, and why purpose—not profit—is the foundation of work that truly resonates. He also speaks candidly about family, time, and why being present with your children is a form of wealth most people underestimate.

This episode covers:

1. Why love is strength, not softness
2. How to lead with purpose, gratitude, and emotional honesty
3. The real cost of comparison and curated social media “wins”
4. Why men struggle to talk about emotions and why that must change
5. How artists can embrace business without losing the soul of their work
6. The difference between fans and customers and what actually sustains a brand
7. Why being present at home is a strategic life decision, not a tradeoff

This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without connection is empty—and that choosing love consistently is one of the hardest and most impactful leadership skills you can develop.

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In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga sit down with adventurer and explorer Mario Rigby for a conversation about presence, discipline, and what you learn when life strips away comfort and convenience.

Mario shares powerful stories from walking solo through remote regions where there is no road access, no easy way back, and no room for error. He describes what it’s like to be truly committed to a journey—where turning around could mean running out of food long before reaching civilization, and where the landscape demands humility, planning, and mental control.

The discussion explores how modern life can distance us from our humanity, why technology often turns us into curators instead of participants, and what changes when your day is guided by light, nature, and survival rather than notifications and noise. Mario explains the mindset required to manage the internal voice that says “stay safe” and how he balances structure with flexibility so he can stay disciplined without becoming rigid.

This episode covers:

1. What you learn about priorities when you can’t bring everything you want
2. Why limitation creates deeper gratitude and appreciation
3. How to train your mind to step into discomfort and the unknown
4. The difference between rigid discipline and natural flow
5. Why presence matters more than performing a story for the world
6. How living simply reshapes what you value and what you carry

This is an essential conversation for entrepreneurs and high performers who want more clarity, more resilience, and a more grounded definition of success.

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In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga sit down with neuroscientist and author Alex Korb to unpack what depression, anxiety, and burnout really are—and what they are not.

Alex shares the personal turning point that reshaped his life: a confusing season in college where he felt low energy, difficulty concentrating, rising anxiety, and a crisis of meaning, despite nothing being “wrong” on the surface. That experience led him to a deeper realization: mental health isn’t driven by one single cause or one perfect fix. It’s a dynamic pattern created by many small factors that can pull you into a downward spiral—or help you build an upward spiral.

This conversation explores:

1. Why your brain is wired to focus on the negative and how that impacts entrepreneurs
2. The difference between “something is broken” and “your system needs tuning”
3. How small daily habits can change brain circuitry more precisely than people expect
4. The role of dopamine, gratitude, purpose, and values alignment
5. Why goals help only when they match your deepest priorities
6. A balanced view on medication, behavior change, and what actually works long-term
7. How to create micro-adjustments that reduce stress, improve energy, and increase resilience

This episode is a powerful roadmap for anyone who wants to improve mental performance, manage anxiety, break negative cycles, and build a healthier relationship with ambition and achievement—without pretending life is perfect.

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In this special Built By Love Podcast episode, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga take a different approach to the end-of-year conversation. Instead of bringing on a single guest, they compile a montage of insights from past Built By Love guests to answer one question: what is the one piece of advice you should carry into 2026 to make it your best year yet?

This episode covers practical guidance across the pillars that matter most for long-term success, including personal health, metabolic wellness, mindset, community, and purpose-driven leadership. You’ll hear actionable frameworks and simple habits designed to help you create momentum without burnout, including a powerful call to stop delegating your health and start owning your inputs.

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In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius sits down with Sean Magennis, one of the most influential community builders and operators of the modern era. Sean has served as the global president and COO of YPO, scaled boutique professional services firms through Capital Collective 54, helped CEOs execute at CEO Coaching International, and now serves as Executive Vice President of Member Engagement at Scouting America.

Sean shares the defining experiences that shaped his understanding of leadership, service, and unity—from growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, to serving in the military, to navigating one of the most pivotal and polarizing transformational decisions in YPO history. He reveals the mindset, discipline, and grassroots leadership required to unite people, align cultures, and rebuild trust in high-stakes environments.

This episode explores:

• Why unity is something you build, not something you inherit
• The power of peer groups and why community accelerates personal and professional growth
• What Sean learned about leadership growing up in South Africa during apartheid
• How YPO navigated an existential crisis and achieved global unification
• Why breaking bread and human connection remain essential in business
• The traits that define highly successful entrepreneurs: grit, determination, ownership, and service
• How leaders can remove the mask and build real psychological safety
• Why service, mentorship, and lifting others up is the cornerstone of lasting leadership

Sean’s story is rich with wisdom, humility, and hard-earned perspective. Whether you're scaling a business, leading a team, or building a community, this episode will challenge you to lead with purpose, deepen your humanity, and elevate the people around you.

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In this gripping episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius sits down with Stephen Koch, the pioneering snowboard mountaineer known for being the first person in history to ride all Seven Summits and for completing bold first ascents from the Tetons to Antarctica.

Stephen takes listeners deep into the mindset required to operate in extreme environments where a single mistake can cost everything. He breaks down a harrowing moment on Mont Blanc where a hidden patch of ice forced him into an emergency self-arrest, hanging from an ice axe at a 55-degree slope while alone, securing himself with an ice screw, and transitioning from snowboard to crampons mid-descent. His experience reveals not just the physical demands of high-consequence mountaineering, but the mental resilience and discipline that kept him alive.

This episode dives into:

How fear can be transformed into clarity and peak performance

Why climbing up matters as much as the descent

The role of preparation and equipment discipline in life-or-death situations

How solo mountaineering builds radical self-reliance

What mountain decision-making teaches entrepreneurs about leadership

The practice of “starting close in” when making high-stakes choices.

Stephen’s journey provides a powerful parallel between extreme mountain leadership and the realities entrepreneurs face when navigating risk, pressure, and consequence. This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, intuition, and learning to trust yourself when everything is on the line.

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In this powerful episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with Michael Caito—founder of Restaurant on the Run, former CEO, and now the owner of MAP Consulting—to unpack what it takes to grow, scale, and exit a company with intention.

Michael shares his unlikely journey from couch surfing in California to founding one of the first restaurant delivery services in the U.S., which he eventually sold to Grubhub. He reveals hard-earned wisdom on building high-performing teams, the value of mentorship, and why radical accountability is the cornerstone of every successful company.

The conversation dives deep into:

• The systems that differentiate elite companies
• How to scale while preserving culture and clarity
• The six core skills every manager must master
• What makes a business “good” in today’s economy
• How entrepreneurs can train their team to win without burning out

Whether you're in startup mode or scaling to eight figures, this episode delivers actionable insights, personal stories, and timeless business truths to help you build a company you—and your team—will love.

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In this deeply moving episode, author and trauma healer Rachel Linnett joins hosts Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson to share her personal story of emotional breakdown, inner healing, and powerful transformation. From childhood trauma and anger to profound self-awareness and forgiveness, Rachel unpacks how facing our pain is the path to peace. 

She dives into the power of breathwork, nervous system awareness, creative expression, and how self-love isn’t about comfort—it’s radical, courageous, and life-changing. Whether you’ve experienced trauma or simply want to reconnect with your inner wisdom, Rachel’s insights are unforgettable. 

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