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Sweat Equity episodes

September 16, 2025 How I Would Build A Creator Marketing Strategy In 2026
Alex sits down with Yash Chavan, founder of Saral, to break down how to win the next era of influencer marketing. From spotting outlier creators and packaging campaigns to building brands on a budget, they reveal the biggest shifts in 2025 and bold predictions for 2026.
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48 min
September 09, 2025 How Brands Can Master Content in 2026
Alex and Brian are back to break down how to win on social in 2026. Alex dives into why brands need to act as TV channels to create viral series that keep audiences hooked across platforms. Brian unpacks how social drives real-world retail traffic and the wild spillover effects that viral content can create.
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54 min
September 02, 2025 Why Nobody Trusts Your Brand (And How To Fix)
In this episode, Brian uses 3 real-world examples of how to build in public, create social proof, and showcase subject matter expertise. These strategies don’t just get you eyeballs - they also help you stand out against the wave of AI creative that is flooding the market. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next week in the studio!
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20 min
August 26, 2025 10 Content Styles To Blow Up Your Brand in 2025 (steal these)
Alex is back breaking down 10 pieces of standout content to uncover what makes them go viral. From Deer Island Golf to Nude Project to the Ritz Paris, he unpacks the creative details that turn campaigns from good to unforgettable.
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27 min
August 19, 2025 7 Binge-Worthy Brand Strategies You’ll Want to Copy
In this episode, Alex takes the lead in discussing how to create a series of episodes centered around your brand's story. Using examples like Yianni Mavrakis’s bowling alley and Fireproof Coffee’s art direction, he shows how to structure narratives and themes that turn your brand into binge-worthy content.
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20 min
August 12, 2025 The $500M Micro-Influencer Strategy That Nobody is Talking About
Brian & Alex take this episode to discuss the new-age micro-influencer playbook. This modern content engine is on the cutting edge and is successfully utilized by brands like Comfrt and Haus. Brian breaks down an actionable playbook for brands of any size, and explains how his own agency is putting this into practice. Stay tuned for part 2!
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24 min
August 05, 2025 The Secret Formula for Viral Content (Reviewing 10 pieces of 10/10 content)
In this episode, Alex breaks down 10 pieces of 10/10 content to uncover the secret formula for viral content. From coffee to apparel to rugs, Alex covers a wide variety of elite creatives to level up your content game.
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44 min
July 29, 2025 How To Thrive in the AI Marketing Revolution with Brett Malinowski
Brett Malinowski from Whop joins Brian to break down what it takes to build a creator army in today’s attention economy. They dive into Brett’s viral content strategies from thumbnails & titles to AI advertisements. Brett discusses how Whop is reshaping digital commerce and why the business model might actually trump content. From sourcing creators to leveraging content rewards, this episode is packed with insights on the future of marketing and creator-led growth.
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50 min
July 22, 2025 The Art of World Building: Late Checkout
Alex and Brian dive into the power of building brand universes, using Late Checkout as a standout example of a brand doing it right. They break down how to use movies as a tool, create better on-ramps, and build worlds people want to be part of. Plus, how to avoid outdated tactics and keep your brand from being stuck in 2017.
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38 min
July 08, 2025 How To Build a Brand That Lasts Forever
In this solo episode, Brian breaks down how to future-proof your brand in a constantly evolving market. Drawing insights from brands like Comfrt, MaryRuth Organics, Bloom, and Arrae, he shares a clear three-part framework: build a critical mass of organic content, prioritize status signaling over pure utility, and skate to where the puck is going with product expansions. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this episode offers a tactical roadmap for long-term success.
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35 min

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Welcome to the best creative brainstorming session you've ever had. Hosts Alex Garcia & Brian Blum discuss the biggest marketing moves of the week and show you how you can implement these in your…