FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show

On this episode, I discuss the importance of self-love, self-awareness, and selfishness in being part of a great team.  I also break down how golf is like entrepreneurship and the only way to make it to the top is to have coaches and friends and others around you that are supporting you but also working with you to make you the best person you can be.  

Get started on your #CallforCode project this weekend during the Virtual Hackathon. The team will be available for support starting Friday and throughout the weekend at callforcode.org/virtual.

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Commit to the Cause. Push for Change. Answer the Call.

Developers have revolutionized the way people live and interact with virtually everyone and everything. Where most people see challenges, developers see possibilities. That’s why David Clark Cause is launching Call for Code alongside Founding Partner IBM. This multi-year global initiative is a rallying cry to developers to use their skills and mastery of the latest technologies, and to create new ones, to drive positive and long-lasting change across the world with their code. The inaugural Call for Code Challenge theme is Natural Disaster Preparedness and Relief.

https://callforcode.org/

Why would someone want waste their time on a roadtrip or create blog content daily from the shower in a business development role?

On this episode of FOMOFanz we bring on a new sponsor www.CodeForChange.org and I interview my new best friend Demian Ross who I just recently went on a road trip with 11 days from Ohio to Denver.

We discussed many aspects of the roadtrip damien's nomadic lifestyle and many links to us both being dads well also answering the following questions:

• How can we make the world a better place?
• What does it take to lead with your heart as a sales and business development professional?
• What role does humor play in off-line and on-line relationship building?
• How important is it in today's crazy world to have a creative outlet?
• Is it okay to push the limits showing off tattoos and doing videos in the shower?
• Why do we believe everyone should take action go on a road trip dive all in deep with relationships?

Check out Demian’s show Road To 300 as he lives his nomadic life uploading a daily Vlog…. I highly recommend checking out episodes 98-101 as I make a cameo on each from the road.

Also check out the event that Demian works for and I have spoken at the last 4 years “Social Media Marketing World”

-- SPONSOR: Call For Code-- 

Developers have revolutionized the way people live and interact with virtually everyone and everything. Where most people see challenges, developers see possibilities. That’s why David Clark Cause is launching Call for Code alongside Founding Partner IBM. This multi-year global initiative is a rallying cry to developers to use their skills and mastery of the latest technologies, and to create new ones, to drive positive and long-lasting change across the world with their code. The inaugural Call for Code Challenge theme is Natural Disaster Preparedness and Relief.

https://callforcode.org/

This episode is live from my #RoadToSocial in Indianapolis and I share some of my lessons from the road, the reasons I almost didn't go on this trip and the importance of not waiting for something to be an experience and allowing experiences to happen. 

Check out: Road To 300 with Demian Ross (Episode 093 you might see someone you recognize) www.youtube.com/DemianRoss

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On this episode I bring you a candid conversation with a good buddy of mine and fellow marketer Chris Kubby live from Poland where we are literally sitting at a table backstage at the INFOshare conference, having a chat.

We discuss everything from why I love that he lives in my favorite city in the world to his opinion from outside of the US on that stereotype that sometimes Americans get when they travel.  We also breakdown our thoughts on the current state of digital marketing we call out those that sell unicorns and rainbows and we really just have a lot of fun interviewing each other.

Make sure you checkout Chris 'Kubby' Kubbernus and give him a follow on all the social channels especially Instagram (@ChrisKubby)

This is a rare episode where I'm interviewing somebody on FOMOFanz but make sure to subscribe to this podcast as this won't be the last of this style of content as I got some fun things in the works that well for now I'll just invoke your FOMO before I let you know the details and cure your FOMO.  

What does it take to build relationships and grow business online to offline and back to online.  Lots of people talk about living your life and being yourself including me but what does that mean and how does upping your t-shirt game relate to this discussion.  I break down some comments I received at the Social Shake-Up Show last week and share why a brand emailed me to speak at their event because of my cool “You’re Killing Me Smalls T-Shirt.”  I also answer the following questions:

• What are the key’s to authenticity?
• What role does consistency play in personal brand building and storytelling?
• Should everyone wear t-shirts now?
• Can you be yourself in a shirt and tie?
• How you can make sure there’s no disconnect in your story and your first impression!

Want to learn from iSocialFanz:

Want to learn from my playbook, learn how to embrace digital and tell your story to be discovered and grow your brand.  Check out my course #BeYourself  http://BeYourself.live - Use code FOMOFanz to get $50 off

Want to hire me to keynote your event or host your conference email me at [email protected]

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Every business must be on Facebook and Instagram!  No, I disagree but I would say that every business and brand no matter the industry can find massive business value leveraging Facebook and Instagram in 2018 and beyond.  

On this episode, I piggyback on episode 071 where I talked about the business value of Twitter with a focus on Facebook and Instagram that spurred one of the LARGEST live podcast audiences I’ve ever had with well over 2k questions, comments, and thoughts on this topic.

Questions and concepts I discussed on this episode:

• Why most of what we know about Facebook users is wrong!
• The type of content on each platform isn’t as important as when we post to the platform once we understand our unique user behaviors!
• Difference between Facebook social network and Twitter social community
• What the future of Facebook looks like without a newsfeed and how to prepare yourself
• Value of your email newsletter for growing your Facebook Live and Instagram following?
• What we can learn from YouTube influencers when growing on Facebook and Instagram.
• Where’s Facebook’s value beyond paid ads and promoted posts?

If you love this episode please send me a message on Facebook or send me a DM on Instagram.

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I teased out an episode on this show about Linkedin and that episode will be coming in the near future but in the meantime feel free to read this blog I wrote on Linkedin Video: http://www.isocialfanz.com/linkedin-video/

Twitter is a social network that for many is confusing and overwhelming and Twitter hasn't exactly done a great job at marketing itself or helping people truly understand its platform.  I mean they spent years fighting against Facebook only to come out and say they don't think they compete with Facebook (I agree) and they are really a real-time social news platform.  

But the thing about Twitter is, It changed my life both personal and professional and I believe every brand can benefit by spending time on twitter in a couple key areas which I go into detail on this episode.  Those areas are: 

• Community Building
• Real-Time News-Jacking
• Social Customer Service
• Thought Leadership
• Content Curation 
• Employee Advocacy
• Customer Retention 
• New Customer Aquisition 

I'm not sure why Twitter became less sexy for brands or entrepreneurs to talk about but I firmly believe while everyone is focused on Facebook ads and Instagram, you can stand out and find massive business value on Twitter in 2018 and beyond.  

What do you think?  Tweet at me @iSocialFanz or @FOMOFanz and let me know your thoughts! 

Hey sales leaders and PR folks.... #ShowUcare

I'm fired up on this episode ranting about two methods that are really bothering me that both Sales and PR leaders are leveraging in this digital world! 

Below you'll see the two posts that inspired this episode!  Comment on the post after listening to this episode where I share more context and advice on how we can change these ANNOYING and LAZY trends! 

Linkedin Post Discussed On This Episode:

Dear sales people..... your email etiquette sucks!!!

“I haven’t heard back from you..” “Bumping this to the top..” “Just in case you missed the last 3 emails...” “I know your busy and probably not interested in another sales call but....” GET THE HINT!! I’m not interested and the fact you keep emailing me has inspired me to block your email address therefore you’ve not only lost the chance to sell me today but also in the future! The old days of break them down till they say yes are over!! #ShowUcare #SocialSelling

Facebook Post Discussed On This Episode

Dear Brian, We are HUGE fans of your podcast FOMOFanz since episode 1...

For an interview podcast like yours, we'd love to suggest BLAH BLAH & BLAH to be a guest....

Such a big fan that you didn't even take the time to listen to a single episode and realize it's not an interview podcast it's a solo podcast!

WHAT A JOKE!

Lazy PR, Lazy Sales and Lazy Marketing have got to stop!

Want to learn from iSocialFanz:

Want to learn from my playbook, learn how to embrace digital and tell your story to be discovered and grow your brand.  Check out my course #BeYourself  http://BeYourself.live - Use code FOMOFanz to get $50 off

What's the worst advice you've received?

What's the worst advice you've given....

It's time to set the record straight on some of this BS that is being told to our future generation.... it's also important to remember that TIMES HAVE CHANGED and some advice that we were given in the 90's is no longer of value in 2018 and beyond thanks to digital!

On this episode I share my thoughts on the bad advice I’m tired of hearing and that includes such things as:

• Entrepreneurship is for everyone
• Only talk about your failure or struggles after you’ve had success
• Only way to make a difference is to disrupt the status quo
• Even if you don’t have a product or service you can funnel hack your way to get clients till you figure it out
• Don’t take No for an answer keep at them and break them down till they say yes
• Riches are in the niches only
• Keys to a work-life balance
• Those that scream the loudest win
• Fake it till you make it
• Don’t work for the man/woman as everyone should work for themselves
• Hide your weakness and vulnerabilities
• Real men don’t cry

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Podcast mention “Brain Work” by Vincenzo Landino (Voice of the intro) and Blake podcast for the genuinely curious!

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On this episode I got fired up talking about one of my all-time favorite topics "Collaboration" and it impacts on the future of work and why I feel empowerment is the key to company culture.  

On this show I tackle these common questions around the future of work, empowerment, and collaboration:

What role does technology play?
What about those damn millennial / GenZ job hoppers?
Role of work from home continued growth?
Culture outside the walls of HQ?
What role does trust play in today's workforce?

Are we going to be replaced by Artificial Intelligence and Robots?

Why do I feel the entrepreneurship craze will burst in this new world of work? 

What can businesses do today to be ready for the employees of tomorrow? 

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