From Startup to Wunder Brand

We dig into his journey from being inspired by the now-defunct platform Blab, to constructing a DIY podcast stage from old school chairs and auctioned gear, all the way to launching a first-of-its-kind Infinite Seat Theater. It’s punk rock meets podcasting meets entrepreneurial grit.If you've ever wondered how to take your podcast from your spare room to a live stage with real audience interaction, Jeff’s your guy. Plus – he’s giving podcasters free access to his space to test their chops without risk.This is more than a side hustle. It’s about building the middle ground between your basement and Madison Square Garden.🎯 Why listen?
Learn how to make podcasting a show – live, interactive, monetised – without selling your soul (or your gear).👇👇👇
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🎧 Studio: Poduty📍 Location: Tarentum, Pennsylvania💬 Contact: Via website form at poduty.com00:00 – The origins of Poduty: from Blab to the Infinite Seat Theater
03:00 – Building a portable podcast setup (yes, it fit in a sedan)
06:00 – Covid, creativity, and turning the basement into a stage
08:45 – Buying gear on the cheap & the accidental theatre aesthetic
11:00 – Why live podcasting is the new form of entertainment
13:15 – The big gap between home studios and major venues
15:00 – Monetising without selling out: the 50/50 door split
18:00 – Creating real human connection through live podcasting
20:45 – From hobby to revenue: how much can you actually earn?
24:00 – What’s next for Poduty: expansion, community, and world domination Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

Host Nicholas Kuhne dives into powerful themes like goal setting, inner work, coaching readiness, and business growth with two of the most authentic voices in the self-improvement space.Whether you're starting your personal growth journey, scaling your podcast, or levelling up your business, this episode will challenge your mindset and provide the roadmap to lasting success.🔗 Call to Action
🎧 Check out their daily podcast: Next Level University🚀 Coaching, podcast production & business support: Visit: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com💼 Alan and Kevin help dream chasers improve their health, wealth, love, and life through structured coaching and proven strategies.🎙 Edit your podcasts like a pro:
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00:00 – Intro & Alan's Extreme Self-Belief
01:00 – Meet Alan Lazarus & Kevin Palmieri: Over 2,000 episodes & 175 countries
02:30 – What It Takes to Join the Top 1%
04:00 – From Middle School Friends to Business Partners
05:00 – Alan's Car Accident & Kevin’s Quarter-Life Crisis
07:00 – Birth of the Podcast & Why They Rebranded
08:30 – Trauma, Responsibility & the Path to Ownership
10:00 – Self-Belief vs. Victimhood
12:00 – Coaching Philosophies & Life Lessons
13:30 – Building Self-Belief & Inward Humility
16:00 – Ego, Arrogance, and the Self-Worth Equation
18:00 – How to Know If You're Ready for Coaching
19:30 – The UNMEDSI Filter: Who They Refuse to Coach
21:30 – How They Define Success (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
23:30 – The Harsh Reality of Achieving Big Goals
26:00 – The Real Inner Work After Goal Setting
28:00 – Why Some People Fear Success (Not Just Failure)
29:30 – Kevin & Alan’s 10-Year Vision
30:30 – The Evolution from NLU to PGU & BGU
33:00 – The Future: Impact, Growth & Scaling Business
35:00 – Final Thoughts: Authenticity, Transparency & Daily Progress Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

From negotiating with Kevin O'Leary to helping founders avoid costly mistakes, this episode is packed with raw insights on when to sell, how to spot real traction, and why retirement is overrated when you're addicted to solving problems.🔗 Guest Links
🌐 Website: https://usalaunchpartners.com
🎧 Podcast: How to Founder with Chris & Anthony
📱 LinkedIn: Anthony Franco on LinkedIn🔔 Call to Action
Explore Anthony Franco’s latest venture helping brands launch in the U.S. at https://usalaunchpartners.com.
Connect with him and check out the How to Founder podcast for deeper startup conversations.🎯 Want to elevate your podcast game or join as a guest?
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00:00 – Intro: Meet Anthony Franco – 6x founder, Shark Tank veteran, startup whisperer
01:00 – Shark Tank secrets: What’s scripted and what’s not
02:30 – Getting a deal with Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful)
03:30 – What Anthony does now: Helping others launch and exit
04:15 – Patent writing: The mysterious language of inventions
05:45 – When is the right time to sell a company?
07:00 – Lessons from refusing deals and learning the hard way
08:30 – What motivates Anthony today? Spoiler: It's not beaches or golf
09:45 – The myth of work-life balance and why work is life
10:30 – What's next: small bets, new ventures, and staying curious
11:45 – A dream for modern local manufacturing powered by AI
12:30 – Why dealing with investors isn't always worth it
13:15 – Is Anthony tired of winning? His humble take on success and failure Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

In this episode of From Startup to Wunderbrand, host Nicholas Kuhne dives into Bert’s extraordinary journey—from solo expeditions to pioneering AI in healthcare with Leadbrain.ai.Discover how persistence trumps talent, why there are truly no shortcuts, and how AI is transforming customer acquisition in healthcare. Whether you're steering a startup or navigating your own leadership path, Bert’s raw lessons on endurance, innovation, and entrepreneurship will anchor you.📣 Call to Action
🔗 Learn more about Bert and his ventures: https://bertterhart.com🌐 Dive into his AI-powered platform for healthcare professionals: https://leadbrain.ai✉️ Have questions or thoughts for Bert? He’s open to emails and feedback—reach out via his site!⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics
00:00 – Why persistence is more important than talent or money
01:00 – Meet Bert: Explorer, Entrepreneur, Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society
02:00 – Parallels between extreme solo adventures and entrepreneurship
03:00 – Lessons from the military that shaped his business mindset
05:00 – Raising resilient kids through persistence
06:00 – How Bert got started in healthcare tech before doctors even had computers
08:00 – Early SEO days: Google, AdSense, and no shortcuts
10:00 – The evolution from NextGen SEO to Leadbrain.ai
11:00 – Using AI to automate customer communication 24/7
13:00 – Real-world AI integrations: Zapier, HubSpot, chatbots, and more
15:00 – Speaking your customer’s language through fine-tuned AI
17:00 – Building trust through authority in healthcare marketing
19:00 – Navigating healthcare marketing regulations in Canada and Norway
21:00 – From digital strategy to dangerous solo sailing: Bert's adventures
23:00 – Sailing past Cape Agulhas and the hazards of the Southern Ocean
25:00 – What Bert reads alone at sea (spoiler: it’s not beach fiction)
27:00 – The myth of work-life balance and how entrepreneurs should really think
30:00 – Why working 3 days a week is snake oil advice
34:00 – Final reflections: Hard work is the real shortcut Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

From starting with zero capital to running two companies, Jared talks about bootstrapping high-end brand launches, the art of organic growth, influencer marketing, and the difference between fan merch and wearable fashion. Plus, he opens up about mental health, burnout, and the social challenges of being a solo founder working from home.If you’re a coach, creator, or eCommerce entrepreneur looking to scale with purpose, this episode is packed with value.📣 Call to Action
🚀 Work with Jared
For mindset coaching, business consulting, and group sessions:
👉 https://jaredjennings.com🧢 Launch a brand with Phantom
If you’re a public figure or DTC eComm brand making $10k+/month:
👉 https://phantom-brands.com🎧 Tools to grow your brand & podcast
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00:00 – Why outbound sales beats ads for startup founders
01:00 – Meet Jared Jennings: from athlete brands to mindset breakthroughs
02:00 – The difference between Phantom Brands and JaredJennings.com
04:00 – How Jared builds wearable brands for celebs (not fan merch)
05:30 – Getting early clients like Marvin Bagley and Jalen Armour-Davis
06:30 – Why early traction came from warm networks, not capital
07:00 – Crafting personal brands for athletes through discovery and style
08:30 – How influencer marketing really works when it's authentic
10:00 – Scaling eComm from low inventory to viral success
11:00 – Jared’s approach to personal branding and why his site is named after him
12:00 – Social media strategy: Instagram vs TikTok vs YouTube vs X
14:00 – Soft skills that improve content creation speed
15:30 – AI and content: what works, what doesn’t
17:00 – Why Jared raised coaching prices and narrowed eComm clients
18:30 – Business strategy + personal development = transformation
20:00 – Jared’s dream coaching client
21:00 – Balancing two businesses without burnout
22:30 – The power of scheduling fun and mental health
24:00 – Networking tips for entrepreneurs who think they know it all
25:00 – Jared's coach: every guru has a guru
26:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Jared online Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

Paul Davis – Business Mentor, Author, Creator of The Genius CodeIf you're chasing balance, but feel stuck in the grind, Paul’s methodology offers a reset. We talk about work-life design, leadership flow states, and why most business owners are solving the wrong problems. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling fast, this episode gives you tools to stop self-sabotaging and start designing a business that works for you.🎯 Core Theme: How to build a better business without burning out – and why unlocking your unique “genius” is the first step.🎧 Listen if you want to:Work less and grow moreStop being the bottleneck in your own businessAlign your team’s purpose with your business goals🚀 Call to Action:Edit your podcasts like a pro:
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https://www.joinpodmatch.com/nickkuhne🌐 Paul’s Resources:Website: https://www.davisbusinessconsultants.comFree tools, genius code, and more available directly on his site00:00 – Introduction: Work-life balance myth vs. reality
01:30 – Who is Paul Davis? From tax inspector to business mentor
03:15 – Structuring a business to work for you
05:00 – Scaling without burnout: How to regain freedom
07:45 – The mindset shift to step away from the business
10:10 – Unlocking “The Genius Code” methodology
13:45 – Why business owners get stuck – and how to get out
16:00 – Aligning team genius with company mission
18:45 – Paul’s turnaround success stories
21:00 – Behind the book: Better Business, Better Life, Better World
23:00 – What’s next: Realising your genius for 2025 Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

🔗 Links & Resources
Fábio Lichtler
🌍 https://www.Winno.ch
📷 Instagram: @winno_webdesign (content in German)00:00 – Why Fabio hates templates
03:45 – How to instantly improve conversions
06:10 – Why most business sites fail
08:00 – Real SEO vs fake SEO
11:45 – What AI means for search & voice SEO
15:50 – Why Google isn’t going anywhere
17:00 – Bing vs Google: What changes
19:00 – Cultural challenges in the Swiss market
21:00 – Translating your site properly Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

Why 90% of data transformation efforts fail – and how to stop your business becoming a cautionary tale.
Ritavan breaks down the brutal truth behind failed AI projects, legacy business traps, and the billion-dollar bait-and-switch game. If you’re running a non-software-native company and confused by the hype, this episode delivers the unfiltered roadmap to becoming a data-driven winner – without falling for snake oil.🔥 He also introduces his SLASOG framework: Save, Leverage, Align, Simplify, Optimise, Grow – built from a decade of scars, experiments, and real-world wins.🎧 Listen if you want to:Avoid wasting millions on failed “AI” projectsLearn the difference between consumers vs producers of data impactUnderstand how to build lasting data value in a legacy businessCut through the hype and nonsense of current tech trends📣 CALL TO ACTION
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Data Impact: How Legacy Businesses Save, Leverage, Align, Simplify, Optimise and Grow to Win
👉 Get it for under $1 (limited time): https://ritavan.com🌐 Website: https://ritavan.com
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritavan00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Why “AI” is a meaningless buzzword
03:00 – Ritavan’s background & battle scars from legacy transformations
06:00 – Why 90% of digital transformations fail
08:45 – The myth of the all-in-one AI solution
10:15 – SLASOG: a 6-step framework for legacy success
15:00 – Lessons from hunting tribes to data-driven automation
18:00 – Becoming a producer (not just a consumer) of data value
22:00 – Special offer: Get the book for under $1 Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

Why listen to this episode?
Because most people confuse budgeting with strategy. In this episode, Dr. Hillen tears that myth apart and shows founders how to think like strategists, build companies that actually adapt, and lead teams that don’t wait to be told what to do. It’s strategic thinking made accessible – no overpriced consultants, no fluff.This one's for startup founders, brand leaders and future Netflixes looking to play offence, not just survive.👉 Edit your podcasts like a pro:
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📕 The Strategy Dialogues – available on Amazon🌐 Website: johnhillen.com🔗 LinkedIn: John Hillen🐦 Twitter: @JohnHillen Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy

In this episode, Gal shares his journey from the Israeli army to marketing teacher and stealth-mode startup founder. He reveals the strategic thinking behind Bold PMM’s subscription-based marketing model, and why he believes most B2B startups fail—not because of bad products, but because no one knows they exist. We also dive into how Bold Voice helps SaaS companies build brand credibility through podcast appearances, plus Gal’s vision of empowering solopreneurs in Israel with his productized service playbook.This conversation is a must-listen for SaaS founders, product marketers, and anyone looking to scale visibility without blowing the budget.📣 Call to Action
👉 Learn more or connect with Gal Ko:
🌐 Website: https://www.boldpmm.com
💬 Live chat directly with Gal via the site
🔗 LinkedIn: Gal Ko on LinkedIn🎧 Edit your podcasts like a pro:
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00:00 – Meet Gal Ko: The stealth-mode founder going bold
01:00 – What is a stealth startup—and why it matters
02:30 – Introducing Bold PMM: Product marketing as a service
04:10 – Gal’s journey from army service to product marketing
06:00 – Defining the role of a product marketing manager
07:00 – The value of on-demand marketing teams for SaaS
08:00 – Why podcasting is the missing channel in most B2B strategies
09:30 – Who Bold Voice serves and why it works
11:00 – Podcasting as sales enablement and brand trust
12:00 – How to prepare and maximise value as a podcast guest
13:30 – Leveraging AI for content repurposing after interviews
14:30 – Using LinkedIn and Reddit strategically for B2B visibility
15:00 – The loneliness and challenges of solo entrepreneurship
16:00 – Gal’s vision: Building a scalable service model for other Israelis
17:00 – Multiplying success: Helping others use his frameworks
18:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Gal online Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy