BookThinkers Live 2026 was BEYOND one of my favorite events of all time... In tribute, we're replaying some of our FAVORITE episodes highlighting some of this year's amazing speakers. Binge Away!

Learn Speak Teach Episode #137 with Eric Jorgenson.

Scribe Media, once a top name in the publishing world, fell from industry leader in 2021 to bankruptcy by May 2023. Its collapse left hundreds of employees and freelancers jobless, authors who had paid in full with nothing in return, and investors defrauded of millions.

In this episode, Eric Jorgenson shares how he stepped in as CEO of Scribe Media during its most turbulent chapter and the ongoing journey to rebuild the company’s reputation, trust, and future.

Eric breaks down Scribe’s carefully designed process that helps authors turn their ideas into published books. He also reveals the secret to selling a million copies and discusses the drawbacks of relying on AI for writing.

Beyond Scribe, Eric talks about his book The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, the evolution of audiobooks, and his venture fund, Rolling Fun. Tune in for amazing insights!

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:00] Trailer 

[00:49] The Lost episode

[05:19] Scribe Collapse & Recovery

[08:33] Becoming Scribe’s CEO

[16:51] Book writing process

[27:46] Selling a Million Copies

[29:44] AI Tools

[32:42] The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

[35:14] Audiobooks

[44:28] Venture fund

• Website: https://www.rolling.fun/

[51:28] Connect with Eric

• Website: https://www.ejorgenson.com/

• Podcast: https://www.ejorgenson.com/podcast

Key Takeaways:

• “Being particular with your customers is a massive advantage.” ~Eric Jorgenson [15:45]

• “Almost every writer has experienced writer’s block, but no human being has ever experienced talker’s block.” ~Eric Jorgenson [17:46]

• If you want to sell a million copies of a book, don’t try to sell a million copies in a category that has never sold a million. Instead, go to a category where a million copies are sold once every few years when there is a hit. ~Eric Jorgenson [27:46]

• “You aren't advertising to a standing army; you are advertising to a moving parade." ~David Ogilvy [28:02]

• AI writing tools deny writers the full experience of writing. ~Eric Jorgenson [30:34]

• There is wisdom in the things you hear over and over again. ~Eric Jorgenson [34:20]

• Most people are now audiobook consumers. ~Eric Jorgenson [36:22]

• The best thing a human being can do is help another human being know more. ~Eric Jorgenson [43:18]

• The acquisition of wisdom is a moral duty. ~Eric Jorgenson [43:22]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. Tucker Max

2. Timothy Ferriss

3. David Ogilvy

4. Elon Musk

5. Peter Thiel

6. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://bit.ly/4pEb85P

7. Scribe Collapse & Recovery: https://www.tuckermax.com/the-scribe-media-collapse-and-recovery/

Keep In Touch with Eric Jorgenson:

Website (Company): https://scribemedia.com/

Website (Personal): https://www.ejorgenson.com/

Podcast: https://www.ejorgenson.com/podcast

X: https://x.com/ericjorgenson

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #161 with The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang on the Real Business Connections Podcast.

Mercy is not weakness. It is not naivety. And it does not mean losing yourself to save everyone else.

In this powerful conversation, Ben Albert sits down with Shabana Serang, also known as The Mercy Queen, to talk about mercy, self-worth, faith, forgiveness, mental health, human connection, and the deeper work of healing yourself while still serving others.

Shabana shares why mercy belongs to all of us, but also why mercy has to start with the self. She opens up about bullying, depression, self-love, spirituality, food, family, and the mission behind Mercy Mindset, Miracles 4 Mercy, Mercy Mediterranean, Luna’s Halal Taqueria, and her upcoming book, Love Me First, Love Me Last.

Ben and Shabana also explore how food can become a vehicle for service, how small daily acts of kindness can create real human connection, and why being seen, heard, respected, and valued can change someone’s life.

This episode is about mercy without self-abandonment, compassion without losing your dignity, and growth that starts with remembering your own value.

Content note: This conversation includes discussion of depression and suicide.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer + Intro

[01:21] What Mercy Really Means

[05:13] Mercy Beyond Kindness

[07:43] Mercy Is Not Naivety

[12:05] Learning Self-Mercy

[13:40] Seeing Human Value

[15:41] When “Not My Problem” Shows Up

[18:34] Food as a Mission

[24:05] The Mercy Mission

[25:59] Service Without a Price Tag

[29:12] Money as an Amplifier

[34:20] Giving When It Costs You

[39:38] Love Me First, Love Me Last

[43:41] When Someone Is Losing Hope

[48:10] Helping Without Judgment

[50:00] Dance, Faith, and Healing

[52:43] Closing Reflections

Key Takeaways:  

• Mercy is not weakness. Real mercy includes self-awareness, self-compassion, and enough dignity to not abandon yourself. ~Shabana Serang

• Mercy belongs to everyone, but one of the hardest forms of mercy is learning how to offer it to yourself. ~Shabana Serang

• Small acts of kindness can make people feel seen, heard, respected, and valued. ~Shabana Serang

• Food can become more than a meal. It can become a way to break bread, build connection, and serve a bigger mission. ~Shabana Serang

• “The more you give, the more you will always receive because it is the inevitable reward for goodness.” ~Shabana Serang

• “You say you're just a meager soul, but within you lies the keys to the universe.” ~Shabana Serang

Keep In Touch with Shabana Serang:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMercyQueen/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shabanamarkar/

Mercy Mindset: https://mercymindset.com/about/

Miracles 4 Mercy: https://miracles4mercy.com/

Mercy Mediterranean: https://mercymediterranean.com/

Luna’s Halal Taqueria: https://www.lunashalaltaqueria.com/

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Fifteen Minute Friday Episode #72 with Lady Jen Du Plessis.

Business owners love to stay busy, but busy does not always mean productive. Sometimes we are doing activities because someone told us we “should,” while the real needle-moving work keeps getting pushed aside.

In this Fifteen Minute Friday, Lady Jen Du Plessis, Dame Commander, joins Ben Albert to talk about moving from hustle to harmony. Lady Jen is an award-winning international speaker, The Business Scaling Architect, and The Sovereign Leadership Mentor. She has helped transform over 8,000 businesses and brings 40 years of finance experience with over $400 million in revenue generated.

Lady Jen breaks down why so many entrepreneurs stay stuck in hustle mode, what it means to stop skimming the surface, and how to identify whether your day is spent finding, minding, or grinding.

If you feel like you are working hard but not moving forward, this episode will help you rethink your priorities, protect your lead generation time, and start leading your business from a higher level.

Quote Of The Day:

“If you’re casual about your business, your business will become a casualty.” ~Les Brown

Timestamp:

[00:00] Trailer

[00:59] Quote Of The Day

[01:16] Eating Soup With a Fork

[03:24] From Hustle to Harmony

[04:17] Becoming the Expert

[06:53] No Key to Success

[09:02] Cookie-Cutter Coaching Fails

[12:06] From Hands-On to Hands-Off

[14:31] Connect with Lady Jen

[16:06] Integration Assignment

[16:27] Finder, Minder, Grinder

[18:40] Lead Generation Comes First

[20:01] Final Thoughts

Key Takeaways:  

• Staying busy is not the same as building a business. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis

• “I call it eating soup with a fork.” ~Lady Jen Du Plessis

• There is no one key to success. Success is a combination lock. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis

• Cookie-cutter coaching fails because every entrepreneur brings different skills, experiences, and gaps. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis

• Business owners scale by moving from hands-on to hands-off. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis

• Lead generation should happen before client work and admin work. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis

Integration Assignment: 

Create three columns on a piece of paper:

1. Finder

2. Minder

3. Grinder

Track your major activities for the day.

Finder activities create new business and generate leads.

Minder activities serve current clients.

Grinder activities are admin, backend, and busywork.

At the end of the day, look at where your time actually went. Then ask: What needs to be delegated, delayed, or done after lead generation?

Keep In Touch with Lady Jen Duplessis:

Website: https://www.ladyjenduplessis.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenduplessis/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenduplessis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenDuPlessis22/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JenDuPlessis

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #160 with Michael Ceely.

Business is a sport, and if you want to perform at a higher level, you have to train like a business athlete.

In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Michael Ceely, licensed psychotherapist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and executive coach, to talk about pressure, performance, leadership, and what it really takes to thrive without burning yourself out.

Michael shares what racing against Lance Armstrong taught him about extra gears, why your morning routine matters more than you think, and how leaders can stop making fight-or-flight decisions in business. He also breaks down the difference between coaching and therapy, the power of authoritative leadership, and how belief systems quietly shape the way we lead, work, and grow.

Ben and Michael also dive into Michael’s upcoming book, The Only Way Is Up, inspired by the rock climber who helped save his life, and how that moment became a powerful metaphor for business, courage, and playing to win.

If you want to thrive in your career without being stressed out all the time, this episode will help you rethink pressure, performance, and what it means to lead from a stronger place.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer

[00:59] Racing Against Lance Armstrong

[03:51] Business as a Sport

[05:11] Ten Minutes for Yourself

[06:34] Your Next Day Starts the Night Before

[09:37] From Therapy to Coaching

[13:01] The Problem with Hustle Culture

[15:49] Coach vs. Mentor

[17:32] Authoritative Leadership

[20:25] Becoming a Better Leader

[25:22] Stress and Decision-Making

[28:30] Are Some People Built Different?

[31:10] Telling the Truth

[35:20] Inner Critic and High Performance

[38:02] The Rock Climber Who Saved His Life

[42:29] The Only Way Is Up

[47:02] Coaching vs. Therapy

[50:27] Connect with Michael

Key Takeaways:  

• Treating business like a sport starts with daily performance: sleep, food, breaks, and a morning routine that puts you in control. ~Michael Ceely

• “If you don’t have 10 minutes in the morning for yourself, you don’t have a life.” ~Michael Ceely

• Hustle culture can become unhealthy when success means sacrificing your marriage, health, joy, or peace of mind. ~Michael Ceely

• Authoritative leadership means being clear and firm while still respecting people’s autonomy and helping them thrive. ~Michael Ceely

• Stress can push you back into old programming, so better decisions often start with waiting, breathing, and getting calm. ~Michael Ceely

• The best leaders are willing to tell the truth, even when it is uncomfortable or risky. ~Michael Ceely

• High performers need a healthier relationship with failure, disappointment, and their own inner critic. ~Michael Ceely

• “The only way is up.” ~Michael Ceely

Keep In Touch with Michael Ceely:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJkDEDNR6KI

Website: https://www.michaelceely.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ceely/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ceely.coaching

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Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #71 Vincent A. Lanci.

Building a business, a podcast, or a personal brand can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to do it all on your own. But sometimes progress does not start with a massive breakthrough. It starts with one decision, one action, one meeting, or one small step in the right direction.

Today, we are joined by Vincent A. Lanci. Once left for dead, Vincent emerged from a coma transformed and never looked back. From a finance career and speaking at his MBA commencement, to now helping others amplify their voice as a 4x podcast host, 7x author, and CEO of Coming Alive Podcast Production and Living Proof Traumatic Brain Injury Coaching.

In this episode, Vincent shares how he rebuilt his life after a traumatic brain injury, why he believes it only takes one opportunity to change your path, and how practical habits like time blocking, exercise, and consistent action can help entrepreneurs keep moving forward. He also explains why podcasting can be a powerful tool for anyone looking to share their message and build meaningful connections.

Quote Of The Day:

“It only takes one.” ~Vincent A. Lanci

Timestamp:

[00:00] Trailer

[01:24] It Only Takes One

[02:17] From Left for Dead to Podcasting and Purpose

[03:21] Shattering Expectations After a Traumatic Brain Injury

[04:29] How to Find Your First Step

[04:50] Time Blocking and Auditing Your Day

[07:13] Can You Start a Podcast on Your Own?

[09:12] Start with One Episode and Keep Going

[09:30] Stop Selling and Start Educating

[11:33] Integration Assignment

[12:02] Time Blocking, Exercise, and Mental Clarity

[15:21] How to Connect with Vincent A. Lanci 

Key Takeaways:  

• “It only takes one.” ~Vincent A. Lanci

• “If you dedicate yourself to something, you should expect to shatter those expectations.” ~Vincent A. Lanci

• Time blocking can lower stress, reduce second-guessing, and help you audit how you actually spend your time. ~Vincent A. Lanci

• “I think everyone should have a podcast.” ~Vincent A. Lanci

• When you stop selling and start educating, the right opportunities tend to come back around to you. ~Vincent A. Lanci

• Exercise is not just about looking better. It can improve mental clarity, lower stress, and help entrepreneurs stay steady. ~Vincent A. Lanci

Integration Assignment: 

Time block tomorrow before you go to bed tonight. Write out your top action items, schedule one intentional break, and add one form of movement like a walk, stretch, or short workout. Then follow that plan for the next 7 days. the 3-stage breathing technique in the morning and evening for at least 3–5 rounds.

Keep In Touch with Vincent A. Lanci:

Website: https://vincentalanci.com/ 

Time With Vincent: https://timewithvincent.com/ 

Coming Alive Podcast Production: https://comingalivepodcastproduction.com/ 

Living Proof TBI Coaching: https://livingprooftbicoaching.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentalanci/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentalanci/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vincentalanci/ 

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Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #35 featuring Marcus Campbell.

Affiliate marketing is everywhere, but most people still overcomplicate it.

In this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” session from the GrowGetters ONLY Inner Circle, we’re joined by Marcus Campbell, better known as The Affiliate Marketing Dude. Marcus has trained over 100,000 people, spent more than 20 years in the affiliate marketing world, and built deep expertise in AI, email marketing, traffic, offers, and online monetization.

Marcus breaks down what affiliate marketing actually is, how it has changed since he started, and how business owners can use affiliate programs to create new revenue streams. He also shares his take on the Honey app controversy, why underutilized traffic is one of the biggest opportunities online, and how creators and entrepreneurs can stop chasing noise and start focusing on what converts.

The conversation also digs into AI tools, niche selection, domain strategy, lead generation, high-ticket affiliate marketing, recurring commissions, and how to build simple systems that turn attention into income.

If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, marketer, or business owner looking for practical ways to monetize your audience, this AMA is packed with real-world affiliate marketing wisdom.

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

Join Marcus: https://joinmarcus.com/

Affiliate Marketing Dude: https://affiliatemarketingdude.com/

Manus AI: https://manus.im/

ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/

Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/

Claude: https://claude.ai/

Honey App: https://www.joinhoney.com/

Keep In Touch with Marcus Campbell:

Main Link for Updates: https://joinmarcus.com/

Website: https://affiliatemarketingdude.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@affiliatemarketingdude/videos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affiliatemarketingdude/|

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affiliatedude/

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #159 with Pia Silva.

Scaling does not have to mean hiring a team, building a big agency, or burning yourself out trying to serve everyone.

In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Pia Silva, entrepreneur, author of Badass Your Brand and Scale Solo, host of The No BS Agency Podcast, and founder of No BS Mastery.

Pia helps expert-led service providers build profitable businesses that stay small on purpose. Her approach challenges the common “scale or fail” advice and gives consultants, strategists, designers, coaches, and agency owners a simpler path to more profit, more freedom, and less BS.

In this conversation, Pia breaks down how to scale solo without burning out, why your clients probably do not want your proposal either, and how to get paid before you ever pitch the full project. She also explains her Lead Product Method, why premium clients want speed and clarity, and how to compete when AI is free and fast.

Ben and Pia also workshop real examples around podcast production, retainers, recurring revenue, authority content, and how service providers can package their expertise into clear, high-value offers.

If you sell your expertise and want a business that gives you more freedom instead of more complexity, this episode is a must-listen.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer and Intro

[01:12] Why everyone keeps talking about Pia

[02:59] What makes Pia Silva different

[03:37] More impact with less energy

[05:08] Can you scale solo and still have big impact?

[07:28] Ben’s story about impact through business

[09:29] What Scale Solo is really about

[10:53] The 50-25-25 rule

[13:05] Why experts struggle to charge

[18:43] Replacing free calls with a lead product

[22:54] Why clients don’t want proposals

[24:13] The problem with retainers

[27:16] Thinking annually like a CEO

[30:21] Can you have recurring revenue and scale solo?

[32:44] Compressing projects into two days

[36:20] Scale Solo and intensive delivery

[38:01] How AI changes expert services

[40:38] Trust, authority, and AI noise

[44:17] Why relationships still win

[48:25] Where to find Pia’s book

Key Takeaways:  

• You can scale solo, but the business has to be designed around profit, freedom, and fewer moving pieces. ~Pia Silva

• “You must make all of the revenue you need in maximum 50% of your working hours or less.” ~Pia Silva

• Experts often struggle to charge for what feels easy to them, but clients are paying for the process, confidence, leadership, and clarity behind the work. ~Pia Silva

• A lead product builds trust before the pitch because the client pays for the strategy instead of receiving a free proposal they may not value. ~Pia Silva

• “When we think monthly, we’re thinking like employees. And when we think annually, we’re thinking like CEOs.” ~Pia Silva

• AI can speed up expert services, but premium clients still pay for discernment, curation, confidence, and human strategy. ~Pia Silva

Keep In Touch with Pia Silva:

Website: https://www.piasilva.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pialovesyourbiz

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassyourbrand/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pia-silva-86b2723/

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06XHL8F3G

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pialovesyourbiz/videos

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

Scale Solo Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06XHL8F3G

No BS Mastery: https://www.piasilva.com/

Badass Your Brand: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06XHL8F3G

The No BS Agency Podcast: https://www.piasilva.com/

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #158 with Lilian Riad-Allen.

You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. Not because something is wrong with you, but because loneliness is not always about proximity. It is about belonging, connection, and whether you feel truly seen in the moment you are living.

In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Lilian Riad-Allen, host of Lil on Life Pod, People & Culture executive, behavioural neuroscientist, and ICF-certified coach, for a grounded conversation about loneliness, life transitions, authenticity, and what it really means to live a life well lived.

Lilian shares why so many successful people still feel disconnected, how social media can become a substitute for real connection, and why journaling, music, nature, and small moments of presence can help us come back to ourselves. She also opens up about grief, immigration, embracing her “corporate hippie” side, and learning to be her own cup of tea.

Together, Ben and Lilian explore how to stop outsourcing validation, build deeper connection, and create a life that feels meaningful in the everyday moments, not just the big milestones.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer + Intro

[00:56] Feeling lonely in a crowd

[02:42] What loneliness really means

[06:48] Journaling through music

[09:08] Life Transition Compass

[10:26] Climbing cringe mountain

[11:16] Signs of a life transition

[15:05] A life well lived

[17:29] Success, achievement, and disconnection

[20:01] Wonder in everyday moments

[23:19] Becoming a corporate hippie

[24:48] Grief and authenticity

[27:50] Being your own cup of tea

[31:51] Lilian’s immigration story

[33:23] Asking what really matters

[35:09] Finding your values

[37:57] Embracing the journey

[39:33] Connect with Lilian

[41:16] Integration assignment

Key Takeaways:  

• Loneliness is about belonging. You can be surrounded by people and still feel alone when you do not feel connected. ~Lilian Riad-Allen

• Isolation is being alone when it is not your choice. Solitude is intentionally spending time with yourself. ~Lilian Riad-Allen

• Journaling does not have to mean writing in a notebook. It can happen through music, playlists, reflection, and paying attention to your body. ~Lilian Riad-Allen

• A life well lived is built through authenticity, connection, presence, vulnerability, and the courage to ask for help. ~Lilian Riad-Allen

• “We’re not actually meant to evolve, to do things on our own.” ~Lilian Riad-Allen

• “You don’t have to be everybody’s cup of tea. I’m not, and that’s okay. I’m my own cup of tea and that’s what matters.” ~Lilian Riad-Allen

• If your best day feels too big or far away, start with one small step or one millimeter of movement toward it. ~Lilian Riad-Allen

Keep In Touch with Lilian Riad-Allen:

Website: https://lilonlife.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LilonLifePodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilonlifepod/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilian-riad-allen-6997a011/

Life Transition Compass App: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/life-transition-compass/id6760262141

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #157 with Anne Peterson.

What happens when personal growth crosses the line into manipulation? In this episode, Anne Peterson shares her experience inside Landmark, why she now questions the harm caused by certain high-control groups, and how charisma, coercion, and intensity can get mistaken for transformation.

Today, we are thrilled to have Anne Peterson on the show, author of Is This a Cult? and a coach, consultant, and advocate for safer, more ethical personal and professional development.

In this episode, Anne breaks down Landmark, large group awareness trainings, informed consent, coercive control, and the difference between healthy growth and harmful leadership. She also shares what people should look for in ethical communities, how to spot red flags, and what to do if something feels off.

This conversation is for anyone interested in self-help, leadership, personal development, community, psychology, or the line between support and exploitation.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer

[01:26] Landmark’s Bankruptcy and the Texas Two-Step

[03:51] Is Landmark a Cult?

[04:53] The Origins of EST, Landmark, and Large Group Awareness Trainings

[11:48] “Wait, Is This a Cult?”

[16:27] Peak Experiences, Breakthroughs, and Unintended Harm

[20:07] Why We Miss Manipulation

[24:32] Where Cults Cross the Line

[35:33] The Cost of High-Control Leadership

[37:05] Duty of Care and Ethical Practice

[42:10] Anne’s Work, Book, and Safer Solutions

[45:06] What Healthy Ethical Leadership Looks Like

[48:39] How to Leave a Harmful Group

[52:52] Intuition, Community, and Final Thoughts

Key Takeaways:  

• “Wait, I think I just spent 27 years and became a senior leader and raised a lot of money for a group that is actually a harmful cult, a destructive cult.” ~Anne Peterson

• “We haven’t been trained how to see the exploitive side. We haven’t been trained how to separate charisma from character. We haven’t trained ourselves to see manipulation.” ~Anne Peterson

• “Who paid the price for my signing away and doing that was my daughter and my son who didn’t have their mom.” ~Anne Peterson

• “When the doctor gives me a medication, they have to tell me the side effects. Why? Because in that profession, there’s a standard for informed consent. Why is there not a standard for informed consent in self-help?” ~Anne Peterson

• “If the attention is on you, that’s a great teacher.” ~Anne Peterson

• “If you get a sense like, ooh, something doesn’t seem right here, listen to that.” ~Anne Peterson

Keep In Touch with Anne Peterson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annepeterson2/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.l.peterson1

Book, Podcast, and More: https://linktr.ee/anne_l_peterson

Marketplace Website: https://ilumn8.life/

Seek Safely Workshops: https://ilumn8.life/lp/seek-safely-programs/

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

A Little Bit Culty: https://alittlebitculty.com/

Rachel Bernstein: https://www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/

Seek Safely: https://www.seeksafely.org/

Anne Peterson’s Marketplace: https://ilumn8.life/

Safe Seeking Workshops: https://ilumn8.life/lp/seek-safely-programs/

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Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #34 featuring Nick Gray.

Most people say they want better relationships, stronger networks, and more opportunities. But very few people actually create the spaces where those connections happen.

In this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” session from the GrowGetters ONLY Inner Circle, we’re joined by Nick Gray — author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, founder of Museum Hack, and a leading voice in personal branding and meaningful networking.

Nick shares practical, no-fluff strategies for building real relationships through intentional gatherings, showing how simple hosted events can create powerful personal and professional opportunities. He breaks down the psychology of hosting, why small curated groups outperform big crowded events, and how anyone can become a connector without being the loudest person in the room.

The conversation also explores personal branding, creating a memorable online presence, and why a simple personal website is one of the highest-leverage assets you can build. Nick explains how to stand out authentically, make it easy for people to understand your value, and turn everyday interactions into lasting connections.

If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or professional who wants stronger relationships, better visibility, and a network that actually works, this session delivers practical playbooks you can use immediately.

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray: https://amzn.to/39rfb2V

2. Meetup Video Nick Filmed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNB0o9VD0wU

3. LocalRank Checklist: https://localrank.so/checklist/

4. UltraSpeaking (Public Speaking Training): https://ultraspeaking.com/

5. Personal Websites: https://personalwebsites.org

Keep In Touch with Nick Gray:

Website: https://nickgray.net/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickgraynews

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray

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