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We don’t often think about it – but every time you ask someone a simple, throw away “How are you?” you’re missing an incredible opportunity to create a real connection. It’s so hard to build trust in a noisy, busy, scroll-past-you online space (and IRL), because we are so bombarded by so much. But you don’t need to shout louder. We just need to learn how to build real relationships (yes – ones that lead to not only true support but also sales and collaborations).

Ravi Rajani — keynote speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and author of a new book called “Relationship Currency” — is an expert at this. On the podcast today, he breaks down 5 simple, powerful habits you can use to deepen connection in the DMs, on discovery calls, and in rooms filled with your dream clients or perfect partners.

What’s inside: he breaks down the 5 shifts that…

📌 Turn the simple “how are you?” small talk into conversations people remember
📌 Help you ask questions that go deep (fast)
📌 Make your stories actually stick (and sell for you)
📌 Show you how to give compliments that build genuine trust 
📌 Position you as the most trusted person in the room — even when you don’t have the answer yet

Find Ravi Rajani on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/theravirajani
Get a copy of Ravi Rajani’s book: https://www.theravirajani.com/book 

Want to know how to tell your story in a way that is completely magnetic and converts for you? Grab the Ultimate Cheat Sheet to a Brand Story that Converts here: https://brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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Pat Flynn is one of those rare “make it simple, make it doable” humans — Smart Passive Income, best-selling books, packed live events, and advice you can actually use by Tuesday.

In this episode, we get into Lean Learning — learn less, apply faster, let the numbers nudge your next move — so your work ships and sticks. We talk micro-mastery, retention-driven tweaks, and the kind of connection that turns casual followers into real fans. If you’re tired of the content hamster wheel, this is your gentler, smarter way out.

In this episode, we cover:

📌 JIT vs JIC learning — trim the info buffet and execute sooner.
📌 Micro-mastery — tiny fixes that stack into big momentum.
📌 Retention as your coach — simple format pivots that actually move the graph.
📌 Long vs short — the mix that builds trust fast without burning you out.

If you want to go deeper into this world of emotionally magnetic storytelling, I’ve got a free cheat sheet waiting for you: 👉 brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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This is the episode where I admit what’s been true for a while: I don’t want to crank out more content. I want to create more connections. So I’m simplifying—on purpose—and using AI in a way that makes my work feel more like me, not less.

Here’s what I get into:

📌 Evergreen > chaos. Why I’m centering the Brand Video System that reliably turns cold audiences into people who feel something.
📌 AI, the human way. How I’m using it to sharpen voice, speed up clarity, and scale intimacy (not just output).
📌 Depth beats volume. You don’t need to be louder; you need to be unforgettable.
📌 Clean offers, clearer head. What I’m doubling down on, what I’m pausing, and how I’m making space for the right relationships.

No hacks, no hamster wheel—just a strategy I can breathe in. If you’ve been craving simpler and more you, this one’s going to land!!

🔗 Grab the cheat sheet I mentioned: brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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Let’s talk about the robot in the room.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been noticing lately in the wild world of AI — and why the solution isn’t to outsmart the algorithm or crank out more content.

It’s to go deeper into the one thing AI can’t replicate: emotional resonance.

Here’s what we get into:
📌 The reason AI content is starting to feel like tofu 
📌 Why being more you is the only thing worth optimizing for
📌 What emotional storytelling does that machines still can’t touch

If you’ve been side-eying your marketing and wondering how to stand out without losing your soul, this one’s for you.

📥 Grab the free Brand Story Cheat Sheet I mentioned at: brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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Let’s talk about the stuff that actually moves the needle.

Not the new funnel, or the fancy redesign, or the perfect Instagram grid.

But the little invisible things you build behind the scenes — the stories you share, the way you follow up, the way your audience starts to feel something when they see your name.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the real work that built my brand and business, before any of it was polished or public.

If you’ve been feeling like you're doing a lot and still not seeing traction… this one’s for you.

Here’s what I share:
📌 A totally unglamorous moment that ended up being a turning point in how people saw me
📌 What I focused on before I ever worried about visibility
📌 A reminder that your most powerful brand assets are usually the ones no one can see yet
📌 This is your permission to trust the quiet stuff you’re building. It’s working more than you think.

🔗 Grab the cheat sheet I mentioned: brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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This one’s different — I’m in the hot seat for a change on William Attaway’s Catalytic Leadership podcast..

I sat down with William Attaway on his podcast to talk about what I really believe creates trust with cold audiences, why your story matters more than your strategy, and the surprising reason your marketing might be falling flat (even if it’s technically “right”).

We also talked about what founders get wrong about visibility, the myth of being “everywhere,” and how to create marketing that moves people — even if you’re allergic to hype, cringe at salesy vibes, or feel like you’re constantly chasing attention.

In this one, I share:
📌 The hidden cost of showing up without real connection
📌 My favorite way to turn strangers into superfans in under 3 minutes
📌 What emotional resonance actually looks like in a brand
📌 Why your story isn’t “too boring” — you just haven’t shaped it yet

It’s raw. It’s real. And if you’ve been stuck wondering why your message isn’t landing, this might be the episode that shifts things.

📘 Grab my free storytelling cheat sheet here: https://brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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This is your unofficial summer permission slip: it’s okay to slow down. Actually…. sometimes it’s THE smartest move you can make.

In this episode, I’m sharing what this summer feels like behind the scenes in my business. Spoiler: it’s not a summer of “visibility challenges” or packed calendars. It’s slower, softer, sandier and sunnier and way more focused than I expected.

Inside this episode:
📌 Why I’m shifting away from always building something new
📌 What’s feeling really good in my business right now (and what’s quietly phasing out)
📌 Why I’m leaning hard into done-for-you work instead of group programs
📌 How Paris reminded me why white space matters
📌 The simple, boring, brick-house kind of growth I’m craving and actually loving

If you’re feeling pulled toward simplifying… or just wondering if it’s okay to not sprint all year long… I think this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

👉 If you want a free guide to making your audience actually care about your story, grab my cheat sheet here: brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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You know those weeks where everything just feels... ok, no great? Sales, eh. Content, eh. Inbox, a digital hellscape. So I did what any emotionally stable entrepreneur would do: I considered the giant $100 Hulken bag I’ve been stalking for two years and spiraled into deep life reevaluation.

Somewhere between lugging groceries and my emotions, I landed on the 3 things that actually get my business back on track.

In this episode:

📌 How to regain the spark with your offers
📌 A sneaky sales tactic I stole from Heather Sager (by rewatching her like a total fangirl)
📌 The 3 business anchors I’m rebuilding around, now that I’ve dumped the pressure-y marketing stuff that made me want to disappear into a pile of laundry and unread DMs

Listen if you’re in a weird mood, a weird season, or just need permission to burn it all down and start fresh — with less grind and more “ohhh this feels good.”

DM me if you need the link, or moral support!!! Find me on IG: @brandmagnetic

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I recorded this episode while packing for a trip to Paris – this is one of the most important shifts I want you to make in your marketing.

We’re talking about why your origin story isn’t doing what you think it’s doing… and the smarter, more powerful way to use your story to create emotional connection (and get remembered).

In this episode:

📌 Why your origin stories are a waste of space
📌 The story structure I teach instead (and why connecting with your audience is not about you)
📌 What happened when one of my students watched my Brand Video (you’ll love this)
📌 How to reverse-engineer trust using your story
📌 The biggest mistake I see online founders make when “telling their story”

If you’ve been struggling with what to say in your About page, your Reels, or your marketing in general — this one’s for you.

Watch real brand videos at brandmagnetic.com/brandvideos and come find me on Instagram @brandmagnetic or on LinkedIn (Mariana Henninger) and tell me how they made you feel!

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Ever had everyone chime in with advice — and then one person comes along that asks ONE simple question,, but that one thing rearranges your brain?

That was Caryn Gillen for me. We were in a peer mastermind pod when I brought something vulnerable to the group. Most people (lovingly!) poured in advice. Caryn then asked, “What if you did none of those things, and focused on your one thing instead?

That one moment helped me recalibrate how I want to lead, show up, and trust myself. 

Caryn is a business coach who helps coaches replace their corporate income with a clam and sustainable business — and I really wanted to bring her on.

In this episode, we talk about:
📌 Why alignment doesn’t always feel like “balance” — and what it actually looks like in a real business
📌 How to identify your true values (not the ones you absorbed from your parents or that sound good on a vision board)
📌 What it means to be magnetic without constantly talking, posting, or pushing

If you’ve been feeling like your business is technically working, but something’s still off, this is for you.

🎁 Caryn’s mini-training on discovering your values (so helpful): https://brandmagnetic.com/caryn

And make sure to grab your copy of the Ultimate Cheatsheet for a Brand Story that Converts: http://brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

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