Episode 97 : How Running A Marathon Led Craig Siegel To Find His Calling

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.So excited to share in Episode 102 of the AAF podcast: How Recognizing Patterns Helped Eric Siu Level Up His Business. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Eric Siu is the founder of the digital marketing agency Single Grain. He also hosts two podcasts: Marketing School & Leveling Up, with over 100M downloads combined. Over the years, Eric has helped companies such as Amazon, Uber, Airbnb, and Salesforce acquire more customers. Eric also hosts a marketing mastermind where 100 of the best in media, marketing, and business get together in Beverly Hills. He is also the author of 'Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life'. He also speaks around the world on marketing, SaaS, and SEO. Eric also invests in companies such as Eight Sleep, Levels, Fountain Health, Synthesis, and more. Finally, Eric is a member of communities such as YPO and TED.Full Episode: https://youtu.be/dCFCnM1nQW8Comment, 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 me: Eric SiuYoutube @LevelingUpOfficialInstagram https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/?hl=enLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericosiuX https://x.com/ericosiuWebsite https://www.levelingup.com/***💜 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 Podcastshttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAz8r-ZIxhmSNxNi_5Ux4AJYyChFHyF5&si=UfVKtV5m-PauA7D9***

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.So excited to share in Episode 101 of the AAF podcast: Ryan Alford On Being Resourceful & Making Money. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Ryan is a marketing influencer and a visionary entrepreneur. He owns five diverse companies and is the host of Right About Now, the number one marketing and business show on Apple Podcasts that's generated eight figures in revenue. He is also building the podcast network, adding shows and talent that want to leverage that system and leave a legacy while driving true outcomes for themselves and their partners.His agency, Radical, helps B2B companies win in marketing that works. Now Vertical works as an extension of your team to bring modern skillsets and big ideas to generate results.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 me: @RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford Youtube https://youtube.com/channel/UCc8gmekIb1SS1s216ASNT_w Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/?hl=enLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alfordX https://x.com/jryanalford?lang=enWebsite https://ryanalford.com/Radical Website https://www.radical.company/radicals/***💜 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 Podcastshttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAz8r-ZIxhmSNxNi_5Ux4AJYyChFHyF5&si=UfVKtV5m-PauA7D9***

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.So excited to share in Episode 100 of the AAF podcast: Laura Belgray On Being Unapologetically Lazy Person. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Laura is an award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. (Hachette) She's written TV spots for clients like NBC, Fandango and Bravo; and she helps entrepreneurs find words that make buyers go bananas. Her course with Marie Forleo, The Copy Cure, helps you find your voice and sell your anything.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Authentic As F*ck Podcast00:02:38 - Growing Up on the Upper West Side00:05:37 - The Impact of Bullying in School00:08:28 - Reverse Engineering the Story00:11:23 - The Importance of Making Meaning of Stories00:14:02 - Writing Workshops and Discovery00:16:44 - The Studio: A Writing Program00:19:29 - Finding Genius in Writing00:22:07 - Channeling Creativity00:24:42 - Losing Interest in Things You Used to Say00:27:17 - The Lesson of Being Unapologetic00:30:15 - The Power of Personal Branding00:33:00 - Embracing Authenticity and Fulfillment00:35:38 - Embracing Your True Self00:38:34 - The Burden of Being Fake00:41:02 - Finding the transformation story00:43:43 - The Gradual Nature of Change00:46:34 - Transformation from Dick to Present Self00:49:11 - Giving Permission to Be Lazy00:52:09 - Embracing Laziness00:54:58 - Quiet Rebellion against Authority00:57:43 - Authenticity and Vulnerability01:00:26 - The Ups and Downs of Running a Business01:03:06 - Feeding the Beast and the Myth of Pleasing Everyone01:05:47 - Being Yourself and Embracing Your Audience01:08:28 - The Dilemma of Feedback and Trusting Yourself in Creative Work01:11:10 - Freebies and Resources at TalkingShrimp.com 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 me: @TheLauraBelgray https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/https://www.facebook.com/talkingshrimphttps://twitter.com/lbelgrayvSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Fys2rzPCbp6tDzQ7YO3Pq***💜 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 Podcastshttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAz8r-ZIxhmSNxNi_5Ux4AJYyChFHyF5&si=UfVKtV5m-PauA7D9***

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.So excited to share in Episode 99 of the AAF podcast: Eva Alordiah Decided To Pause Her Dream To Make Money. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Elohor Eva Alordiah is an award-winning Rapper, Writer, Entrepreneur, and Co-founder of Africa’s first all-in-one course hosting platform Kobocourse.comEva is a multi-faceted creative artist who has indulged in every expression from writing to poetry, rap music, fashion designing, makeup artistry, public speaking, and now, digital marketing.After falling into a deep depression in 2017, Eva took a needed break away from her first love of Rap music and spent her newfound solitude investing herself into the rabbit hole of digital marketing. What started as a simple exploration of content creation will later lead Eva into the fast-paced world that is the online education business.In 2020, just as the pandemic was shutting the world down, Eva teamed up with her brother, Keno Alordiah out of necessity, and together they built the Saas platform Kobocourse.com Together the sibling co-founders are growing Kobocourse.com into the only platform African creators will need to earn money online by selling their knowledge to a global audience.Eva now juggles her time between her music career as a Rapper, Writer, and Teacher, while building the next generation of African creators monetizing their knowledge online easily, thanks to Kobocourse. Chapters:00:00:00 - An Introduction to Eva Ordia00:03:05 - From Writer to Rapper00:06:09 - Upbringing and Nigerian Culture00:09:10 - Early Writing and Love for Books00:12:07 - Confidence and support in upbringing00:14:57 - Competition with My Older Brother00:17:56 - The Influence of Competition in Work Ethic00:21:02 - Recognition and Isolation00:24:00 - The Purpose of Work and Unfinished To-Do Lists00:26:56 - Discovering a Love for Rap00:29:50 - Seizing Opportunities00:32:47 - The Popularity of Rap in Africa00:35:44 - The Rise and Fall in the Rap World00:38:43 - Living a Lie and Financial Struggle as a Musician00:41:42 - The Business Side of Music0:44:39 - Finding a New Path and Identity00:47:30 - Finding Purpose Through Adversity00:50:16 - The Journey from Rapper to Entrepreneur00:53:18 - Following Your Passion while Making Money00:56:18 - The Birth of Kobocourse00:59:16 - The Myth of Needing Money to Make Money01:02:15 - The Real Value of Resources and Knowledge01:05:01 - Hustle and Financial Stability01:08:03 - Recognizing the Value of Time and Gifts01:10:54 - Utilizing Social Media to Spread Your Message01:13:51 - Finding Motivation to Start a YouTube Channel01:16:33 - Love and Gratitude from Texas 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...

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.So excited to share in Episode 98 of the AAF podcast: How Steven Pressfield Went From Hero's Journey To Artist's Journey. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Steven Pressfield is an acclaimed American author renowned for his historical fiction and non-fiction works. He achieved literary success with his debut novel, "The Legend of Bagger Vance" (1995), which was later adapted into a film. Pressfield gained further recognition with historical novels such as "Gates of Fire" (1998), about the Battle of Thermopylae, and "Tides of War" (2000), chronicling the life of Alcibiades.His non-fiction, including the influential "The War of Art" (2002), offers profound insights into overcoming creative resistance and has inspired many in the creative community. Known for his philosophical depth and historical accuracy, Pressfield continues to write and inspire, drawing timeless lessons from history to illuminate the human spirit.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:30 - The Anxiety of Releasing a Project00:04:53 - The Importance of Trauma in Personal Growth00:07:34 - The Trauma of Attempting to Write a Novel00:10:17 - The Force of Self-Sabotage00:12:45 - Working Blue Collar Jobs00:15:17 - A Turning Point Towards Writing00:17:50 - Facing the Calling to Write00:20:15 - The Journey of Becoming a Writer00:22:38 - The Long Process of Learning and Success00:25:20 - Overcoming Resistance and Finishing the Books00:27:48 - Persistence and Learning the Lesson of Deadlines00:30:19 - Falling in Love with the Craft00:32:33 - Starting Over in Hollywood00:35:01 - Learning about Screenplays and Stories00:37:25 - The Evolution of a Writer00:39:44 - Transition from Screenwriting to Book Writing00:42:24 - Mentorship and Learning from Others00:44:42 - Learning from a Master00:47:00 - The Benefits of Critique Sessions00:49:20 - The Beauty of Art and Messiness of Humanity in Storytelling for Marketing00:51:36 - Propaganda and Art00:54:00 - The Artist Journey00:56:25 - Finding Excitement in the Creative Process00:58:52 - Letting Go as an Artist and Knowing Yourself01:01:16 - The Myth of Overnight Success 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 me: @YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@StevePressfieldInstagram https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/?hl=enWebsite https://stevenpressfield.com/***💜 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.So excited to share in this Episode 97 of AAF podcast: How Running A Marathon Led Craig Siegel To Find His Calling. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Craig Siegel, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author of "The Reinvention Formula" is a global keynote speaker, coach, TEDx speaker, and host of The CLS Experience podcast. Endorsed by luminaries like Jim Kwik and Ed Mylett, Craig, a 7-time marathoner, left his Wall Street job during the pandemic to pursue his true purpose. His mastery, energy, and inspirational impact have made CLS one of the most engaging communities globally. Craig focuses on removing limiting beliefs, fostering positive mindsets in both business and personal realms, and encouraging a wholehearted commitment to one's true purpose. He believes the riskiest thing we can do is to play it safe.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast00:02:10 - Growing Up in a Close Family00:04:19 - Growing up in New York City00:06:19 - School Experience and Success in Entrepreneurship00:08:35 - Finding Myself in the World00:10:43 - Finding My Interests00:13:00 - Reflecting on High School Experiences and College Graduation00:15:07 - Discovering Personal Development on YouTube00:17:22 - Cultivating Confidence and Building Rapport00:19:33 - Finding Fulfillment beyond Material Success00:21:47 - Proof of Competence00:23:48 - Overcoming Underestimation and Seeking Authenticity00:25:58 - Learning Responsibility and Independence00:28:11 - Breaking Free from Brainwashing in Education00:30:28 - Finding Your Purpose and Passion00:32:36 - From Darkness to Running Marathons00:35:08 - Finding Happiness in a Different Path00:37:54 - Stepping Stones to Personal Development and Success00:40:22 - The Power of Discipline and Hard Work00:42:32 - The Obsession with Personal Development and Discipline00:44:47 - Delusional Optimism and Toxic Positivity00:46:59 - Embracing Authenticity00:49:08 - The Power of Authenticity00:51:23 - Aligning Career, Relationships, and Happiness00:53:48 - Tapping into a Higher Consciousness through Running00:56:03 - Finding Alignment Through Communities00:58:10 - How to Find Me and Join the Membership 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 me: @Craig SiegelYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CraigSiegelInstagram https://www.instagram.com/craigsiegel_cls/Website https://www.cultivatelastingsymphony.com/For free inspirational messages throughout the week, text Craig at 917-634-3796***💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-as-f-ck-with-sun-yi/id1527964267🟢...

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.Watch Trailer: https://youtu.be/TaCoIehTP0YSo excited to share in this Episode 96 of AAF podcast: How Eric Balance Went From Scarcity To Abundance Mindset. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Eric Balance is an Conscious Business Curator, host, visionary, and integrator for conscious entrepreneurs and world renowned artists. He has spent time as a Tony Robbins Platinum Partner, and raised his visibility by consulting top names in the business development industry. After his spiritual awakening he decided he would return to the business world with intention.Eric has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, California Herald, Disrupt, and many others. He’s also been featured on numerous podcasts including The Brand Doctor, Warriors of Light, Aww Shift with Anthony Trucks, Awakening Entrepreneur, and The Kim Barrett Show. Eric founded Balance Media Ventures and The Resilient Minds Podcast to raise the levels of awareness in community, and to challenge thought leaders around the world by offering them an opportunity to share with vulnerability their insights and journeys, hoping it would allow others to see that leadership is about leading yourself and building a powerful relationship with yourself.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction and Eric's Mission00:03:19 - Living with Compassion and Devotion00:06:52 - Investing in Self-Development00:10:25 - Building a Community with a Shared Purpose00:13:22 - The Selflessness of Humans00:16:42 - The Legacy of Total Safety00:20:13 - The Turning Point00:23:50 - Money's Impact on Relationships00:27:04 - Self-fulfilling prophecy and finding abundance within00:30:22 - The Power of True Nature Within Ourselves00:33:38 - Seeking Fulfillment and Personal Development00:36:47 - Finding Purpose Beyond Corporate Environments00:40:17 - Finding Passion and Inspiration00:43:27 - Discovering My True Self00:46:31 - Losing True Connection and Devotion00:49:46 - Discovering the Divine Economy00:52:54 - Trusting in the Divine Connection00:56:26 - Taking responsibility for future generations01:00:04 - Manipulation and the Fear of Control01:03:44 - Overcoming the Fear of Money01:07:14 - Transitioning to Non-Transactional Thinking01:10:50 - The Role of the Catholic Church in Medicine01:13:43 - The Power of Cooperation and Abundance01:16:57 - Tapping into our evolutionary nature01:19:55 - Our Noble Mission01:22:50 - A Divine Mission and Building the Future01:25:55 - Building the Future with Bitcoin and Blockchains 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 me: Eric “Balance” LajczakYouTube <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoh-ioXuq3ojzpIpJh1s7qw"...

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 95 of AAF podcast: How Joanne Molinaro's Took Smart Risks To Become A Bestselling Author. Tune in for a captivating conversation on entrepreneurship and storytelling. With over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker among others. Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Authentic As F*ck podcast00:03:26 - The Influence of My Grandmother and My Korean Background00:06:30 - The Influence of Literature in Upbringing00:09:33 - Childhood Dreams and Career Choices00:12:45 - Discovering a Different Path00:15:43 - The Struggle of Setting Appropriate Goals00:19:05 - The Fear of Uncertainty and Goallessness00:22:17 - The Fear of Quitting Your Job00:25:22 - Finding a Path to Pursue a Dream00:28:51 - The Fear of Making the Wrong Decision00:31:56 - Analyzing Potential Outcomes00:35:06 - Shifting Focus and Setting New Goals00:38:11 - Transitioning from Law to Entrepreneurship00:41:07 - Overcoming a Scarcity Mentality00:44:18 - Overcoming Ego and Competitiveness in Korean Culture00:47:28 - The Strength in Calculated Risks00:50:31 - Building Financial Stability for Entrepreneurs00:53:30 - Lessons Learned from Life00:56:50 - Embracing Joy and Overcoming Fear01:00:04 - Believing in Yourself, with Support from Others01:02:59 - Wrapping Up the Story 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 Joanne:TikTok: @thekoreanveganInstagram: @thekoreanveganYouTube: @thekoreanveganFacebook: @thekoranveganTwitter: @thekoreanvegan ***💜 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 Podcastshttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAz8r-ZIxhmSNxNi_5Ux4AJYyChFHyF5&amp;si=UfVKtV5m-PauA7D9***

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: &nbsp;@SunYiCo&nbsp; 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: &nbsp;@BuildYourTribePodcast&nbsp; 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...