Failure is a prerequisite for success! Do you want to know what the number one thing is that's holding you back from what you want most? In this special recap of our conversation with Jason Stacy, we discuss the one thing that holds us all back from success, fear! Most of us live in a fictional fear-filled world inside our own brains. It's not rooted in reality and yet it is the thing preventing us all from achieving our dreams. In this conversation, you'll hear all about the power and importance of walking through fear, how you can overcome it, and redefining failure. To close off, AJ asks us to consider what they are most afraid of doing right now and implores us to commit to doing that thing. You can only become fearless when you walk through fear-filled situations so what do you have to do to become fearless today?

We can all build resilience by learning about how to manage our emotions, energy, and environment, which is imperative to sustain true, long-term success. This episode is all about how to succeed in life – it's one of those universal conversations that will help you no matter who you are, where you are in life, and what you do! Joining us today is Jason Stacy, owner of The Coaching Sweet Spot, to discuss how to manage your emotions, energy, and environment to achieve success. Tune in to hear all about Jason's journey from homelessness to high performance! We delve into why you need to give 100% to everything you do, asking yourself if you're doing something because you have to or because you want to, how to face what's holding you back, and so much more! We go on to discuss why managing your emotions, energy, and environment is imperative to success before Jason shares the best ways to manage those things. Learn about self-awareness, how to manage overwhelming moments, why what you are doing in that moment should be the most important thing you need to do, and more! Jason even explains why the most important part of your environment is the people in it and the power of reciprocity. Finally, Jason tells us what you can do to sustain success. Thanks for listening in!

It's not just talent, knowledge, or luck that separates the truly successful from the rest. It's a set of habits and mindsets that are often overlooked. In this special recap episode of The Influential Personal Brand Podcast, Rory breaks down three essential traits that drive lasting success. Drawing from the journeys of top entrepreneurs and personal brands, as well as our own experiences here at Brand Builders Group, you'll discover the mindset shifts you need to make to reach the next level. Find out why crushing it where you are now is the foundation for future success, how trust-building is the key to sales and influence, and why perseverance through setbacks is the number one predictor of long-term success. If you want to grow your personal brand, boost your revenue, or build a thriving business, this episode will reveal the mindset and strategy to make it happen. Tune in to start applying these success principles today!

Do you feel frustrated and overwhelmed by digital clutter, lost files, or chaotic inboxes? In this episode of the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer, to explore expert strategies for decluttering your digital life. Join us as Shawn offers practical tips for managing emails, passwords, files, and tasks efficiently, all while reducing stress and boosting creativity and productivity. From taming your inbox to mastering project management tools, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you reclaim your time and focus on what matters most. To learn how digital organization can transform your workflow and free up your energy for what truly counts, tune in today!

Why do people buy, and why should they buy from you? If you're selling high-ticket offers, you need to understand what makes an offer truly compelling. In this special recap episode, we revisit our conversation with Zach Hesterberg, founder of Paid Events, to break down the key ingredients of a great offer. We explore how every purchase decision ties back to four core desires — better health, better relationships, more time, or more money — and why the best offers speak directly to these motivations. You'll also learn why people don't buy processes or features; they buy results. Tune in to discover how to position your offer for maximum impact and make it irresistible to your audience!

What if you could convert high-ticket clients without relying on exhausting one-on-one sales calls? Zach Hesterberg, founder of Paid Events, has helped business owners do just that. By leveraging paid virtual events, he's helped generate six and seven-figure paydays while eliminating the unpredictability of traditional sales funnels. In this episode, he shares why events are one of the most efficient ways to build trust and increase conversions without burnout. He breaks down pricing strategies, event structures, and the biggest mistakes people make when hosting live events. You'll also learn why shorter, multi-day sessions outperform all-day events, strategies for driving traffic using organic and paid methods, and how to create an irresistible offer for your audience. If you want to scale your business without relying on endless sales calls, this conversation is a must-listen. Tune in now!

Scaling your business starts with hiring the right people at the right time. In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face—when and who to hire first. We break down the essential hires that will help you free up time, scale your business, and build a thriving personal brand. Hear why you should hire for your personal life initially and a first-hire suggestion that may surprise you. Learn about the value of outsourcing household chores, the role of an assistant, when you should consider hiring marketing support, and what makes marketing a "tactical" skill set. Find out about the pros and cons of contractors, hear advice for hiring an accountant, discover the importance of delegating client work, uncover the secret to scaling your business successfully, and delve into the fundamental departments every business needs. Join us to unpack the skills you need to build a high-performing team and take the next step in growing your business. Tune in now!

Our previous episode featuring Jen Kem blew our minds, as she shared significant and monumental advice on monetizing live events! So of course, we just had to have her back, and today, we are thrilled for her return as she dives into the inner workings of her new book, Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success. Jen is a Forbes-recognized top brand strategist specializing in launching innovative ideas with high-performing teams, and we begin today's conversation with a high-level overview of her latest written work. Jen then explains the basic requirements for modern leaders, what a unicorn team is and how to build one, the nine motivational or leadership energies necessary for success, and the undeniable significance of energy. To end, our guest shares valuable advice on protecting your energy as we learn how to connect with the remarkable Jen Kem.

Are you working just to retire? Are we saving all of our money just so that we can no longer be useful one day? In this special recap episode of our discussion with Caleb Guilliams, we are discussing what it means to redefine work in the long term. Tuning in, you'll hear what the definition of retirement is, why you can decide to be excellent at any job you do, where the concept of retirement came from, and more! We even discuss the importance of finding a way to be in service to others for the rest of your life, even after you retire from your 'job'. So to hear all this and be inspired to be of service until you are no longer physically able to be, press play now!

In this episode, we sit down with Caleb Guilliams, founder of BetterWealth and author of The AND Asset. Caleb launched BetterWealth at just 21 years old, bringing a fresh and innovative approach to financial independence, wealth building, and intentional living. He now runs a thriving national firm that helps individuals and entrepreneurs optimize their money through tax strategies, investments, and financial coaching. In our conversation, Caleb redefines what it means to be wealthy and challenges traditional financial advice. We explore actionable frameworks for removing financial friction, maximizing your greatest asset—you—and aligning money with your goals. We also discuss the two fundamental uses of money, wealth-increasing strategies, why tracking your money is a superpower, common misconceptions around debt, and more. Caleb's insights will change how you think about saving, spending, and investing, empowering you to live with purpose and intention. Join us to uncover the secret to using money as a tool to create the life you truly want. Tune in now!