My Creative District

How do you go from zero to millions? Mario Nawfal started his first business with $300 in the bank selling blenders door to door and then became the Founder of the Athena Group of Companies, a business conglomerate that operates in more than 40 countries. He propelled Froothie to $1M in year one and over $10M in year two.

Main Takeaways:

The importance of the art of influence

The secret behind building a name

Advice around diversifying, analyzing, and learning

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You can connect and engage with Mario on LinkedIn, Twitter(@marionawfal), Clubhouse, and YouTube. Check out https://marionawfal.com/ and learn more about going from zero to millions.

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In this episode, you are going to learn a simple strategy that took Dr. Bill Dorfman from a dentist just starting out to THE Celebrity cosmetic dentist that has transformed the smiles of celebrities such as Katy Perry, Usher, Anthony Hopkins, Fergie, Hugh Jackman, Michael Strahan, Jessica Simpson, Mark Wahlberg, and Eva Longoria among many others.

Main Takeaways:

The path to mastery

How to build your base by going above and beyond

The importance of investing in the leadership of today’s youth

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You can connect and engage with Dr. Dorfman on Instagram(@drbilldorfman), LinkedIn(in/drbilldorfman), and Facebook(DrBillDorfman). Go to https://www.leapfoundation.com/ and learn more about investing in today’s youth.

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Becoming an artist in this day and age centers around a very big question: How do you get your start while building up an audience? Larry Shapiro, CEO of Ensemble Digital Studios, got his start in the industry in one of the craziest ways that you’ll have to tune in to find out about. Larry is an Award-winning digital executive specializing in creating global content opportunities across diverse platforms for entertainment companies, major studios, game publishers, and more.

Main Takeaways:

Getting your foot in the door

Building your audience in an authentic way that works

Managing your audience real estate, how to monetize

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You can connect and engage with Larry on LinkedIn (@larryshapiro) and Instagram (@lshapdaddy). Go to https://ensembleds.com/ and learn more about how Larry takes brands to the next level.

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So many want to get to the level of their dream, but who do you want to be when you get there? The good news is that you don’t have to make the journey alone. People like today’s guest, AJ, bring an infectious energy to connect passion with performance using his proprietary tool, The Shine Scale™.

Main Takeaways:

Preparing and setting yourself up to be ready for opportunities

The importance of flexibility within the process

How your interactions affect your path

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You can connect and engage with AJ on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter - (@ajsarcione). Go to https://connect.getyourshine.com/ and learn more about getting on a call with AJ.

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Richy Squirrel is one such artist who is the star-making secret weapon behind many of today's top recording artists. Richy is a choreographer and creative director who has worked with notable names and brands including Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas, Barbie Inc., Jack In The Box, Jojo Siwa, and the legendary Lady Gaga. He has established himself in the industry as the choreographer of everything entertainment and today Richy continues to create inspired artistic interpretations for artists both established and yet- proven.

Main Takeaways:

Richy’s journey breaking through into the entertainment industry

What the artists who make it have in common

Richy’s process for going from an assistant to Creative Director and Choreographer

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You can connect and engage with Richy on Twitter(@richysquirrel), Instagram(@richysquirrel), and Clubhouse. Go to https://itsrichyjackson.com/ to find out more about the workshop that could get your career started.

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If you’re a performer, creator, or entertainer, you NEED to learn how to be an awesome entrepreneur, because, at the end of the day, YOU are your brand; and It’s people like Susan Ancillotti that helps people like you do that. Susan is a Talent Manager and Brand Strategist with over 12 years of experience in the industry.

Main Takeaways:

The importance of practicing mindset

How to get the big-name clients

Helping Talents become better entrepreneurs

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You can connect and engage with Susan on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram (@susanancillotti).

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Adam LeBlanc, aka DJ Adam EL, has been sharing his love of music for well over a decade, spinning beats at legendary music and nightlife venues, underground dance clubs, and more. Adam keeps the focus on ‘feel good tunes’ from the past and present that’ll make you want to dance into the future! In addition to being the resident DJ for World Wide Dance Challenge, Adam also is the lead vocalist for Sixteen Candles, an 80’s Pop & New Wave tribute act that hails from Chicago who has gone strong for 17 years, performing over 150 shows per year and playing for high profile gigs for the likes of The Chicago Bears, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Indianapolis 500, Google, and ABC/Disney, to selling out House of Blues and Live Nation venues around the USA.

Main Takeaways:

Tapping into creative corners

The secret to staying relevant through the years

Staying authentic and the importance of how you treat your art

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You can connect and engage with DJ Adam LeBlanc on Facebook(DJ Adam EL), Instagram(@adamshmaddam), and Twitter(@itsadamblanc). Be sure to check his stuff out on https://www.mixcloud.com/DJAdamEL/.

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In West Philadelphia born and raised, as Founder and Editor in Chief of InClub Magazine, is where Dion Ringgold spent most of his days. Dion, as a content creator, has created and produced podcasts for other Creatives and is a visionary who impacts his community and contributes to culture. He is a film aficionado, an innovator in the creative space, and an accomplished speaker. Today he’s with us to talk about how to make quality content with quality people as well as feeding your purpose.

Main Takeaways:

Figuring out your true purpose and using your skill set to feed it

Staying focussed through the growth process

Unique strategies around collaboration

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You can connect and engage with Dion on Facebook(Dion Ringgold), Instagram(@d.ringgold), Clubhouse, and. Check out https://inclubmagazine.com/ for even more.

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Biddl3 Music is a social media personality and melodic lyricist from Milwaukee, WI. Biddl3 started grinding through the music industry from the age of 13 and went from unknown to growing to 1.5 Million followers in a matter of 6 weeks by remixing trending TikTok sounds. He also created the sound of a viral trend. Now, he’s here with us today to tell his story and help us learn what it takes to find success in the social space.

Main Takeaways:

Best Practices and missteps from early on

Staying true to yourself and understanding your platform

Staying successful even after you go viral

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You can connect and engage with Biddl3 on YouTube(Biddl3), Twitter(@biddl3), Instagram(biddl3music), and TikTok(biddl3music). Be sure to check out https://biddl3.com/ to hear more.

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Fully immersing himself in learning LinkedIn and social media strategies, Scott Aaron quickly gained traction as a leader in generating big results for other entrepreneurs, online business owners, and business coaches. As a Connections Expert, Scott is passionate about helping fellow entrepreneurs achieve success while building their own network organically and without complicated and costly marketing tactics. His strategic approach to teaching others how to create wealth online is a game-changer when it comes to competing in a saturated digital world.

Main Takeaways:

The power of LinkedIn and practical steps to leverage it

The importance of approaching it with a connective and collaborative mindset

How this translates from business to entertainment

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You can connect and engage with Scott on LinkedIn (in/scottaaroncoach) and Instagram(@scottaaronlinkedin). Be sure to visit https://scottaaron.net/ to learn more and reach out.

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