The man, the myth, and the legend Andrew Davis appeared in the first-ever episode of the show. We're running it back today, so you can hear how a master operates and thinks.

Andrew Davis is a bestselling author and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker. Before building and selling a thriving digital marketing agency, Andrew produced for NBC’s Today Show, worked for The Muppets in New York and wrote for Charles Kuralt. He's appeared in the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and on NBC and the BBC. Davis has crafted documentary films and award-winning content for tiny start-ups and Fortune 500 brands.

Recognized as one of the industry's "Jaw-Dropping Marketing Speakers," Andrew is a mainstay on global marketing influencer lists. Wherever he goes, he puts his infectious enthusiasm and magnetic speaking style to good use teaching business leaders how to grow their businesses, transform their cities, and leave their legacy.

Learn more about Drew, his speaking, and his books at akadrewdavis.com

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Production support by Ilana Nevins.

Music by Embleton (Instagram - Facebook).

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I'm a public speaking and storytelling advisor trusted by bestselling authors, TED speakers, seven-figure coaches, and brands like Mailchimp, Wistia, and Salesforce. 

Before starting my advisory firm (where I work 1:1 with clients and run group programs), I was a digital media strategist at Google and head of content for 3 organizations, including HubSpot.

I've given keynotes across the US and several other countries to marketers and managers, designers and dentists, leaders and landscapers, and my journey as a speaker has been featured in 3 different books.

Today, I teach business leaders how to communicate with greater clarity, influence, and resonance.

Learn more about my advisory work at jayacunzo.com
Book me to speak at jayacunzo.com/keynotes

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Here's how to turn Why They Resonate into Why YOU Resonate. Plus, a rant in two parts about the troubled relationship between thought leaders with big followings and AI. You see, they've all taken unpaid jobs working for other people. They just don't seem to notice yet.

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Music by Embleton (Instagram - Facebook).

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I'm a public speaking and storytelling advisor trusted by bestselling authors, TED speakers, seven-figure coaches, and brands like Mailchimp, Wistia, and Salesforce. 

Before starting my advisory firm (where I work 1:1 with clients and run group programs), I was a digital media strategist at Google and head of content for 3 organizations, including HubSpot.

I've given keynotes across the US and several other countries to marketers and managers, designers and dentists, leaders and landscapers, and my journey as a speaker has been featured in 3 different books.

Today, I teach business leaders how to communicate with greater clarity, influence, and resonance.

Learn more about my advisory work at jayacunzo.com
Book me to speak at jayacunzo.com/keynotes

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How Stories Happen is now Why They Resonate. Here's why and what to expect next. Plus, learn the single Italian word which says so much about our creative work — and why it's the driving force behind the show's rebrand and revival.

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Music by Embleton (Instagram - Facebook).

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I'm a public speaking and storytelling advisor trusted by bestselling authors, TED speakers, seven-figure coaches, and brands like Mailchimp, Wistia, and Salesforce. 

Before starting my advisory firm (where I work 1:1 with clients and run group programs), I was a digital media strategist at Google and head of content for 3 organizations, including HubSpot.

I've given keynotes across the US and several other countries to marketers and managers, designers and dentists, leaders and landscapers, and my journey as a speaker has been featured in 3 different books.

Today, I teach business leaders how to communicate with greater clarity, influence, and resonance.

Learn more about my work at jayacunzo.com.

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I've been through the ringer these past few years and come out the other side with something special. It's time for a transparent look inside my business. 

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PS: As mentioned in previous episodes, please expect a name change and cover art change for the show soon. Can't wait for things to come!

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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I can't believe people can do THAT.
I can't believe people can DO that.
I can't believe PEOPLE can do that.

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PS: As mentioned in previous episodes, please expect a name change and cover art change for the show soon. Can't wait for things to come!

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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I'm sharing the full story in this episode. It's time to take stuff like this more seriously.

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PS: As mentioned in the episode, please expect a name change and cover art change for the show soon. Can't wait for things to come!

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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When you want to make speaking a real revenue engine, the temptation is to invest in a couple of incorrect things.

In this episode, I set the record straight for what actually works to drive results as a keynote speaker, so you can focus on the right things, in the right order, for the right results.

This is Part 2, to be paired with my last episode, "The last great advantage."

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PS: As mentioned in the episode, please expect a name change and cover art change for the show soon. Can't wait for things to come!

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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Thanks to the ubiquity of AI, this is the last great advantage.

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PS: As mentioned in the episode, please expect a name change and cover art change for the show soon. Can't wait for things to come!

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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The way we write pitches is broken compared to what actually works, all because of one nuanced but critical reality:

We're good at describing our talks. We're bad at describing why they'd BOOK US TO SPEAK.

But isn't that the point?

In this short episode, you'll learn how to re-think your pitches and write better session descriptions to pitch event planners. It'll also be useful for pitching podcast hosts, editors, and any gatekeeper who might platform you.

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PS: As mentioned in the episode, please expect a name change and cover art change for the show soon. Can't wait for things to come!

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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There is a very big difference between having a good idea and actually owning it publicly. In this episode, a means to re-think your approach to crafting and publishing your content, no matter the channel or medium. The goal is to both clarify your thinking to yourself and build an audience of passionate fans along the way.

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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