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The loneliness epidemic is real — but it’s not hopeless. In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, Human Connection Specialist and TEDx speaker, Brian Miller shares his journey from magician to one of today’s leading voices on connection.

Brian opens up about overcoming social anxiety, reframing imposter syndrome, and discovering the power of small gestures that transform strangers into meaningful relationships. 

He introduces his “Natural Networking Introduction” framework (you are going to want to take notes on this- trust us!), and why he says opportunities look like people — and how you can stop missing them.

This interview is packed with practical advice for introverts and all entrepreneurs who want to start conversations, build confidence, and create deeper connections in both personal and professional life.

• Brian Miller Website
• Brian Miller TedX Talk "How To Magically Connect With Anyone"

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Performance isn’t just for athletes, it’s the missing piece in your business playbook.

In this episode, we sit down with Khai McBride, business performance coach and former competitive gymnast who’s coached everyone from Olympic athletes to top-producing entrepreneurs. 

Khai shares how 80% of success is mindset, why most people fail at implementation, and how his Shift, Grow, Scale framework can help you break through plateaus, reinvent your identity, and finally follow through on the strategies you already know you should be doing. 

Whether you’re a real estate agent, a mortgage pro, or just tired of feeling stuck, this conversation will light a fire under you to stop overthinking and start performing at your highest level.

Work With Khai: https://www.khaimcbride.com/

Connect With Khai On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khaimcbride

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Entrepreneur fam, are you ready to transform your LinkedIn into a client-generating machine? 

In this episode of Not Nice. Clever, we're revisiting our conversation with Brand Strategist and LinkedIn Wizard, Tyler Mount who shares the 3-step LinkedIn marketing strategy that took his business from startup to 6-figures in just 12 months!!!

Tyler doesn't hold back—he's sharing his complete LinkedIn playbook, including the mistakes that cost him thousands and the simple shifts that changed everything.

Conversation highlights:

• How to optimize your LinkedIn profile for maximum visibility
• LinkedIn networking tactics that don't feel spammy or sales-y (cause we've all been there!)
• The psychology behind LinkedIn algorithms and how to beat them
• Content marketing strategies that convert followers to paying clients
• Why setting boundaries actually increases your earning potential

If you're an Entrepreneur looking to scale their business and ready to master LinkedIn marketing in 2025, you'll want to be prepared to take notes!

• Work With Tyler: www.tylergmount.com | www. henrystreetcreative.com
• Instagram:   / tylergmount  

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Key Topics: LinkedIn marketing, lead generation, personal branding, B2B sales, content strategy, social media marketing, business growth, client attraction, LinkedIn optimization, digital marketing 2025

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Struggling with your social media content? What if the struggle you’re hiding is actually the story your audience needs to hear?

That’s exactly what happened to Eric Simon, aka The Broke Agent  went from awkward open houses and commission panic… to running one of the most influential media brands in real estate.

In this episode, we go beyond the memes. Eric breaks down how he built BAM Media, why most agents are still getting content completely wrong, and what it actually takes to stand out online in 2025.

In this episode we are breaking down down:

• How Eric turned memes into viral real estate brand
• What most agents get dead wrong about content
• Why BAM Camp in Arizona this September is the place to be if you're serious about growing in this new era of real estate + media

If you’re an agent, creator, or entrepreneur who’s tired of boring content that doesn’t convert—this episode is your cheat code. Eric doesn’t hold back, and neither do we.

🎟️ Learn more about BAM Camp: bamcamp.live

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Is luck actually random—or can you create your own?

Today’s guest, Nicole Perone, says luck isn’t some mystical force reserved for the chosen few. It’s a strategy—and she’s living proof. As the SVP at the #1 retail mortgage company and host of The Billion Dollar Banker podcast, Nicole has been studying what she calls the science of luck!

In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to create your own opportunities, make bold moves, and build a reputation that opens doors. Nicole shares how she broke into a male-dominated industry at just 23, scaled to leading a $2B mortgage team by 33, and the mindset shifts that helped her rise fast and lead with impact.

We’re talking:

• The psychology of high performers
• How to build your own momentum when no one’s clapping yet
• Imposter syndrome (and what to do when it creeps in)
• The not-so-glamorous truth behind “overnight” success

If you’ve ever felt stuck, underestimated, or like you’re waiting for permission—this episode is your wake-up call to stop waiting and start owning your next big move.

Show Notes: 

• Check Out The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast 
• Follow Nicole On Instagram
• Nicole's Book Recommendation: Discipline Is Destiny 

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Your brain on AI? Turns out, it might be shrinking. No, really. We brought on marketing legend Ann Handley to talk about what AI is doing to creativity—and how to stop sounding like every other ChatGPT-generated caption out there. 

If you’ve been tempted to let tech do the heavy lifting, Ann shares a smarter way to collaborate with AI without outsourcing your originality. We talk content that connects, the power of personal storytelling, why email marketing is still her #1 tool—and how she’s built a wildly loyal audience by treating the inbox like a sacred space (not a sales funnel).

Show Notes: 

• Visit Ann's Website
• Connect With Ann On Instagram
• Connect with Ann on LinkedIn
• Sign up for Ann's Newsletter
• Check out the MIT study on AI: Your Brain On ChatGPT

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Today, we’re calling out the habits that are killing your confidence… because you can be brilliant at what you do—booked, busy, and bringing in results—and still feel like you're constantly questioning yourself.

Our guest today is the incredible Shadé Zahrai, a “leadership alchemist”, peak performance researcher, and the person top execs call when they want to stop getting in their own way.

We are breaking down what neuroscience actually says about confidence, performance, and the sneaky ways we self-sabotage without even knowing it.

If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “Why did I say it like that?” or you catch yourself shrinking in situations where you should be leading—this episode is your permission to stop playing small. 

Show Notes:

• Follow Shadé
• Download Shade's Confidence Scripts 
• Check out Shadé's TedX talk on Habits That Kill Your Confidence

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Is being “too much” really the problem… or the power move? 

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Shivani Peterson—loan officer, speaker, coach, and expert in being unapologetically herself. Shivani is known for saying the quiet part out loud—on topics like money, motherhood, hormones, politics, mental health (you know… all the things we’re “not supposed” to talk about online). Shivani is sharing how being "refreshingly direct"  has helped her and her clients build a strong business that thrives on trust and meaningful connection.

This one is for the entrepreneurs who are tired of performing and ready to connect. 

Shivani is proof: when you stop trying to be “professional” and start being real, the right people will listen (and want to work with you).

Connect with Shivani:

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• Shivani’s Circle community
• Mind Over Markets coaching program

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You did everything “right.” So why does it still feel… wrong?
If you’ve built the business, hit the milestones, and checked all the boxes—but deep down you’re wondering is this it?—this conversation will hit home.

Today’s guest is Max Stephens—personal development coach, speaker, and author of What the Fck Do You Really Want?* Known for cutting through the noise and calling out the BS in the coaching world, Max works with high-achieving entrepreneurs and execs to help them finally get real about what they actually want—and why they’re not going after it.

We’re talking about the cost of chasing external validation, the myth of “doing it all,” and how to rewrite the rules so your life actually feels like yours.

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• Get Max's Book "What the f*ck do you really want?"

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Feeling burned out but afraid to take a break from your business? You’re not alone. In this episode we are getting real about behind-the-scenes life pauses that had nothing to do with tropical vacations—and everything to do with real life.

We are also answering DMs and Not Nice Advice submissions about what it really looks like to take time off as a business owner without feeling like you’re falling behind. We're sharing honest reflections on burnout, and refreshing reminders that rest is productive.

If you've ever felt pressure to be "on" 24/7, this is your permission slip to step back, breathe, and redefine what success looks like for you.

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