400 episodes.  That number blows my mind.

Most podcasts don’t even make it to episode 10 before vanishing into the internet ether.

But somehow—through algorithm changes, personal crises, recessions, and a whole lot of terrible marketing advice—I’ve made it here. And I’m still going.

To celebrate, I’m not just popping confetti. I’m sharing the four rebel truths this podcast has been built on from day one. 

These are the hills I’ll die on. If you only listen to one episode of my show, let it be this one—because these truths will radically change how you market your business (without hating every second of it.)

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What if a recession could actually help your business grow?

Sounds bananas, right? But hear me out. In every economic downturn, some businesses thrive. And I believe yours can be one of them—if you position yourself as the expert people are desperately searching for right now.

When budgets tighten, people get picky. They’re not gambling on vague promises or “just one step ahead” service providers. They want someone who knows their stuff. That’s where we come in.

Here’s how to capitalize on this moment—without burning out, selling out, or shouting into the void.

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Do you ever get that gut-punch feeling when some bro marketer suddenly “finds his zone of genius” and lands clients left and right... meanwhile you’ve got actual results, actual experience, maybe even a degree (or three), and your inbox is quieter than a library on a Friday night?

Same. And I’ve had enough.

Let’s talk about why the flashy fakes keep winning—and what we, the real experts, can do about it.

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Let’s be real: your offer can be life-changing, your messaging can be tight, and people can tell you they love your work—but when it comes time to buy? Crickets.

I’ve seen it over and over again (and yep, I’ve been there too).

Here’s what’s really going on: you’re saying the right thing… to the wrong person… in the wrong place.

That’s why I keep coming back to something Eugene Schwartz laid out back in 1966. It’s called the Customer Awareness Spectrum, and it’s the foundation for how I help clients inside the Expert Up Club—and in my one-on-one work—create marketing that actually moves people.

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Let’s be real: it is maddening to be great at what you do and still feel invisible. Years of experience, glowing testimonials, maybe even a PhD… and still, your dream clients are ghosting you.

Meanwhile, someone with half your credentials and a catchy tagline is booked out and bragging on Instagram. 

If you've ever wanted to yell, “But I’m actually GOOD at this!” — same. And that moment is exactly what led me to a major breakthrough in how I show up in my business.

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Let’s play a quick game. I say a thing, and you tell me if it’s:

• Essential
• A Treat
• Postponable
• Expendable

Toilet paper? Essential.

Fancy lip gloss? Treat.

A new couch when the old one still works? Postponable.

An app that teaches your cat to manifest abundance? …Expendable (sorry to my kitties cat…you manifest enough Churus).

Here’s the rebel truth:

Your clients are playing this exact same game with your offer.

Right now. Whether they realize it or not.

And if you land in the wrong bucket, guess what? They’re not buying.

So let’s talk about how to make your offer feel like a must-have, not a maybe someday—especially in a shaky economy where “nice to have” just doesn’t cut it anymore.

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Here’s a strange but true fact: some businesses actually thrive during economic downturns. Weird, right?

But once I really sat with that, I realized it’s not because these businesses have some BS “recession-proof” product. Nope. They’re thriving because they’ve nailed one crucial thing:

They’ve positioned what they do as essential, not optional.

And that’s exactly what I want to help you do too.

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Three years ago, clients came to me wanting TEDx stages and book deals. Now? They just want to make money, simplify their marketing, and stay afloat in a dumpster-fire economy.

Let me break down how I’m dramatically shifting my message to meet the moment—and why you should too.

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AI is everywhere in marketing right now, and I get it—it's tempting to let it do all the heavy lifting. 

But if your strategy is just "Hey, Claude, write me 10 LinkedIn posts about email marketing," then we need to talk. Because that approach? It's turning business owners into content-producing robots, all sounding the same. Like the Borg. "You will be assimilated."

So, let’s pull back the curtain. AI isn’t here to replace you—it’s here to amplify your unique thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Here’s how I use AI to make marketing suck less while keeping my voice and message 100% human.

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It’s a shit show out there. The economy is a dumpster fire, the stock market is on a rollercoaster, and it feels impossible to know what’s coming next. And for business owners? That uncertainty can be paralyzing.

Most people react in one of two ways:

1. Freeze completely and do nothing.
2. Frantically try everything at once.

Neither works. But there’s a third option that does.

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