Episode 38: Turning Your Passion Into A Side Hustle

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, public speakers, influencers, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.So thrilled to share Episode 94 of AAF podcast: How Brock Johnson’s Upbringing Guided Him To Entrepreneurship! Tune in for a captivating conversation on entrepreneurship and storytelling. Brock Johnson has coached thousands of entrepreneurs and creators on how to grow on Instagram since launching his coaching business in 2018. In 2021, his personal following blew up thanks to his Reels Strategies and he has grown at a rate of approximately 1,000 followers per day, since then. He now has over 700k followers, personally consults with Meta and Instagram staff, and is an international keynote speaker.Chapters:00:00:00 - The Journey into Entrepreneurship and Social Media Marketing00:03:16 - Early Entrepreneurial Spirit and Lace My Kicks.00:06:14 - The Importance of Taking Action00:09:24 - The Similarities between Sports and Entrepreneurship00:12:41 - Turning ADHD into a Superpower00:15:39 - Launching a Business in College00:18:47 - Starting Unwrap Snap: Teaching Parents to Use Snapchat00:21:49 - Solving Problems as an Entrepreneur00:25:06 - A Blessing in Disguise: Rebranding and Relaunching00:28:15 - Contrasting Financial Backgrounds00:31:22 - Different values and mindset towards money in college00:34:23 - Finding a Place to Fit In and Make Friends00:37:20 - Going Viral on TikTok00:40:11 - Transition from TikTok to Instagram00:43:20 - Coaching and Leadership on the Football Field00:46:23 - Coaching, Motivation, and Fun Turning Point00:49:27 - Burnout from Coaching Calls00:52:31 - The Birth of the Insta Club Hub00:55:32 - Overcoming the Myth of Self-Doubt00:58:40 - From weakness to strength01:01:39 - Instagram Growth Tips Comment, tag, and share with someone who would love this. Enjoy! Also join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me:  @SunYiCo  Website https://sunyi.coNight Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation/Instagram https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Brock:  @BuildYourTribePodcast  Instagram https://instagram.com/brock11johnsonFacebook https://facebook.com/brock11johnson/TikTok https://tiktok.com/@brock11johnson InstaClubHub https://InstaClubHub.com/trialhttps://stan.store/Brock11Johnson***💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-as-f-ck-with-sun-yi/id1527964267🟢 Leave a rating on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5cgz2J6yGP9OAzMYutaL3u?si=4b18cfbb22fc4593❤️ Leave a rating on Google...

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.In this episode 93 of AAF podcast: How Jay Clouse Built A Community For Creators. Jay Clouse founded Creator Science &nbsp;@CreatorScienceYT&nbsp; a media company supporting professional creators.With over 60,000 newsletter subscribers, 2 million podcast downloads, and 4 million views on YouTube, Creator Science is a leading voice in the creator economy.In 2023, Jay was named “Content Entrepreneur of the Year” by The Tilt and the Creator Science podcast was a 2022 Signal Award winner.Previously, Jay’s community Unreal Collective was acquired by Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income. There, he went on to design SPI’s paid membership community and cohort-based course programsChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Creator Science and the Authentic As F*ck Podcast00:03:25 - Early Introduction to Entrepreneurship00:06:22 - Discovering the World of Entrepreneurship00:09:15 - Building Community and Attracting People00:12:15 - The Power of Strong Emotion in Content Creation00:15:27 - Building a Start-up vs Consulting00:18:28 - Dealing with Downsides of Consultants in Companies00:21:30 - Taking risks and working for a venture-backed startup00:24:24 - Making the Decision to Leave the Job00:27:26 - The Tradeoff in Traditional Employment00:30:38 - Facilitating Mastermind Groups for Scalable Income00:33:37 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure00:36:35 - The Transition to Working with Creative People00:39:32 - Teaching and the Creation of a Community00:42:39 - Transition to SPI Pro and the Transformation Year00:45:57 - Business Growth and Partnering with My Wife00:49:10 - Balancing Work and Family Life, Pregnancy Plans<a...

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.Comment, tag, and share with fellow enthusiasts, and don't forget to join Night Owl Nation for more storytelling adventures: https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Authentic As Podcast00:03:25 - Exploring Physical Culture and Mind-Body-Spirit Philosophy00:07:11 - Finding Purpose through Meditation and Transformation00:10:49 - The Importance of Proper Meditation Practice00:14:15 - Discovering a Passion for Radio00:17:40 - Discovering Talk Radio in LA00:21:09 - The Art of Spoken Language00:24:27 - Seeking Authenticity00:28:03 - The Power of Forgiveness in Personal Transformation00:31:21 - The Liberation of Forgiveness00:34:49 - Incorporating Yoga into Personal Training00:38:03 - Teaching yoga at Vo Fitness and Dance Center00:41:20 - The Beginning Days of Teaching00:44:41 - Following Your Passion and Overcoming Fear00:48:12 - Overcoming the Fear of Getting Started00:51:39 - Creating Yoga for the Everyday Person00:55:07 - Anti-New Age Yoga and Personal Growth Philosophy00:58:47 - Developing the Journey to Power sequence01:02:19 - The Magic of Doing Hard Things01:05:26 - The Importance of a Good Teacher01:08:54 - Disrupting Patterns through Meditation and Reflection<a...

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.In this episode 91 of the AAF podcast: Comment, tag, and share with fellow enthusiasts, and don't forget to join Night Owl Nation for more storytelling adventures: https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - Signing up Tips00:00:01 - The Importance of Programming00:00:03 - Unexpected Results00:00:05 - Gaslighting00:00:07 - Coaches Passing in the Game00:00:10 - Buck Back to the Client00:00:12 - Admitting as a Service Provider00:00:14 - Misleading Marketing00:00:16 - Failed Delivery00:00:18 - Trying Hard Enough00:00:21 - The Power of the Right Mindset00:00:23 - Taking Care of Yourself00:00:25 - Coach's Excuse00:00:27 - Never the One to Blame00:00:29 - Fault of the Client00:00:31 - High-Level Manipulation00:00:33 - Ignoring the Client00:00:35 - Buying the Program00:00:38 - Misled Information00:00:40 - The Promise That Was Paid00:00:43 - Lack of Awareness00:00:44 - Unfulfilled Expectations00:00:45 - Considerations before purchasing00:00:46 - Responsibility in programming00:00:49 - Lack of Agreement00:00:52 - Admitting their part00:00:55 - WrongdoingFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Danielle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsdanielleryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdanielleryanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdanielleryanWebsite: https://danielleryan.meDanielle Ryan is a content marketer, strategist, and creator based in Vancouver BC. She uses her platform to create a mix of educational and commentary content teaching Canadians how to start and build their own small businesses while also calling out problematic behaviour in the business coaching industry.

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.In this episode 90 of AAF podcast: Story vs Lesson vs Instruction. Jelena and I having these deep discussion on what's a story vs lesson vs instruction. Comment, tag and share with someone who would love this. Enjoy! Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Reesa Teesa00:00:03 - 50 Parts about Being Married00:00:06 - The Pathological Liar00:00:09 - The Existence of Red [Incomplete Transcript]00:00:10 - The Significance of Flags00:00:12 - Listen and Understand00:00:14 - A Different Side of Me00:00:15 - An Example of Sound00:00:17 - The Listener00:00:20 - Oh My Gosh, That's Me00:00:22 - The Point of the Story00:00:24 - Bias in Thinking00:00:26 - Success on Instagram00:00:29 - Going Through the Mud00:00:31 - Posting Terrible Content00:00:34 - The Impact of Frequent Posting00:00:36 - Terrible Times00:00:38 - Terrible Circumstances00:00:40 - Growing Your Account00:01:22 - What Is The True Lesson00:01:29 - The Right Way To Live00:01:31 - The Decision Tree00:01:38 - Living Through Fear00:01:59 - What Making Content Is Really AboutAlso join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Jelena: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.In this episode 89 of AAF podcast: Advice On Starting A Coaching Business From Zero. Harry shares his growth tactics and the strategic thinking that goes into his business coaching. Comment, tag and share with someone who would love this. Enjoy! Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:05 - Beginning the social media journey00:00:10 - Doing social media together00:00:15 - Deciding on a Plan00:00:20 - Going viral00:00:25 - Scaling the brand00:00:30 - Drawbacks 00:00:35 - The importance of a good work ethic00:00:40 - How to win00:00:52 - The difference between followers and real fans00:01:01 - Niches00:01:05 - Newsletters 00:01:10 - High Vs Low Ticket00:01:24 - The people around you00:01:31 - Reaching outFollow https://www.instagram.com/theharryneedham/ Also join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Harry Needham: Director, High Value ConsultingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theharryneedham/ Harry Needham started his personal brand in March 2020 and grew 100k followers organically in 9 months. After struggling to monetise, Harry learned the high ticket coaching model and since made over $1.5M in sales and helped clients globally make over $4.5M doing the same.

Join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - Society's Perspective00:00:02 - Life experiences00:00:04 - Creation of a Credit System00:00:06 - Deciding on a Plan00:00:08 - Time Management and Productivity00:00:10 - An Effort to Help00:00:12 - Getting Back from Someone00:00:14 - Accounting for All00:00:16 - The Ledger in Our Head00:00:18 - Who We're Supposed to Help00:00:19 - Living Our Best Life00:00:21 - Calculating Behavior00:00:23 - My Beliefs00:00:25 - Naivety and Self-Reflection00:00:28 - Thoughts and Ideas00:00:31 - Critical Thinking00:00:34 - Helping Myself Stay Open00:00:37 - Embracing Different Perspectives00:00:39 - Implementing Personal Filters00:00:44 - Starting A Subscription Based BusinessFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/

AAF Episode 87 Trailer: https://youtu.be/92S3AduNJfsAuthentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.In this episode, I talk to &nbsp;@TamsenFadalTV&nbsp; , an Emmy Award Winning TV Journalist, Storyteller, Author, Menopause Advocate.She tells us about her calling, why she’s passionate about it, and the stories that led her to where she is. Enjoy!Follow &nbsp;@TamsenFadalTV&nbsp; Also join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - The Importance of Evolving Stories00:00:01 - Are you really human?00:00:03 - Complete Agreement00:00:05 - The inevitability of change00:00:07 - The Scary Factor00:00:09 - Excitement and Fear00:00:11 - Do what you love00:00:12 - Missing Out on Opportunities00:00:14 - People's Opinions00:00:18 - Another Way They Dreamed00:00:19 - TBA00:00:21 - Going to the Other Side00:00:23 - Lunch with a Friend00:00:25 - A Surprise Encounter00:00:27 - Meeting Someone Unexpected00:00:29 - Parenting without children00:00:32 - Just Getting Started00:00:33 - Unintentional Words00:00:42 - Random Thoughts00:00:50 - UncertaintyFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter: https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC52NhUquhOckeC5-Dmkmdlg Follow Tamsen Fadal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal 🎙️Storyteller, Journalist, Author💖Menopause, Relationships, Wellnesshttps://www.youtube.com/tamsenfadaltvInquiries: [email protected]: https://tamsenfadal.komi.io/#personalbranding #storytelling #tamsenfadal

Join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation , a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - The Struggle of Creating Content00:03:01 - The Torture of Unfinished Projects00:05:42 - The Phases of Struggle and Success00:08:01 - The Influence of Childhood Experiences00:10:45 - Objective vs Subjective Reality00:13:16 - The Emotional Burden on Children00:15:49 - The Power of a Good Example00:18:14 - Trauma and Bonding00:20:48 - The Power of Simplicity00:23:18 - The Importance of the "Aha" Moment00:26:08 - Finding Obvious Truths00:28:48 - The Illusion of a Good Thing00:31:30 - Understanding the Negative Effects of Some Medicines00:34:02 - The Unexpected Consequences of Complimenting Children00:36:26 - The Importance of Examples00:38:49 - Letting the Dots Connect00:41:35 - The importance of adjusting your situations to your nervous system00:43:55 - The Importance of Having Will and Desire00:45:56 - Different Approaches to Teaching Swimming00:48:14 - Healing and Trauma: Challenging PerspectivesFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/

Join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation , a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - Starting the Social Media Journey00:05:07 - From Zero to One: The Journey to Starting a Business00:10:01 - Balancing Work and Personal Life in Entrepreneurship00:15:20 - The Importance of a Strategic Approach in Sales00:20:00 - Teaching Sales and Business Skills to Solopreneurs00:24:45 - The Importance of Being Organized in Sales00:29:32 - Shortening the Sales Cycle00:34:28 - The Importance of Lead Generation in Business00:39:18 - The Roller Coaster of Sales and Success00:43:54 - The Importance of Building Trust and Having a Sales Process00:48:54 - The Mindset of a Business Owner00:53:42 - Overcoming Challenges in Business00:58:41 - The Importance of Experiencing Rejection01:03:15 - The Pitfall in the Market for Business Coaches01:07:53 - The Effectiveness of Scam Emails01:12:35 - The Drive to Succeed01:17:13 - Pursuing your Passion with Drive and Purpose01:22:26 - Sales Coaching for Business Growth01:27:32 - Setting Up a Sales Process and Lead Generation Machine01:32:23 - Rapid Changes for Clients01:37:03 - Wrapping up the Sales ConversationFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Tyler Archer:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerarchersalescoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetylerarcher/