LOUDER with Greg Lunt

In this episode I talk to Gigi Skarlett, a software developer and Web3 founder. Gigi leads the NFT project Crypto Tech Women, a community-centric brand that’s onboarded over 20,000 people worldwide into the Web3 space.Hailing from Venezuela, Gigi lived on a boat for a portion of her childhood, and started to learn to code at just 16 years old. Her talents led her to a career in Silicon Valley as a software engineer, and in 2021 she brought her knowledge and skills to the crypto industry, empowering women and minorities to use the Internet to build better lives for themselves and their families.Today, we talk about the future of digital education, how to use Spaces to grow your brand, and why community plays such a big role in everything she does.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:58 From Coding at Six to Silicon Valley4:47 Self-Taught Developer6:44 A Woman's Journey from Overlooked to Empowered12:39 From Boat Life to Digital Nomad15:32 The Power of Community18:56 The Successful NFT Launch25:20 Social Audio and Spaces for Brand Growth and Personal Connection28:32 Creating Real-World Connections33:12 The Future of Education36:34 Gigi’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Gigi ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/gianinaskarlett📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gianinaskarlett📲 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gianinaskarlett🌐 Website - https://www.gianinaskarlett.comConnect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram 📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Dan Goldfield, a mindfulness coach who’s meditated for over 29,000 hours, studied with a monk mentor for 5 years, and now transfers all his knowledge and experience to his students.After being a professional drummer for 25 years and touring Europe with his band, Dan’s body began to betray him due to large amounts of physical and mental stress. In an effort to solves these issues, Dan went down a path of mental discipline and spirituality, which ended up changing the trajectory of his life and career.Today, we talk about the power of no-mind, how ego can be both your friend and your foe, and the tight-knit relationship between mindfulness and money.Timestamps--0:00 Intro0:57 The Alexander Technique5:55 Crafting Mindful Content8:26 The Rising Acceptance of Mindfulness in Modern Times9:09 Zen Wisdom and Mindful Creativity13:24 A Mindfulness Approach to Finding One's True Voice18:12 Learning from Mentors21:04 Collaborating with Dan Koe and Learning by Teaching23:24 Partnering for Personal and Creative Growth27:32 Overcoming Intimacy Fears29:11 Navigating the Ego in Personal Growth and Online Branding36:49 Reflecting on Teaching Mindfulness38:09 Mindfulness and Money41:21 Inspiring Change43:57 Dan’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Dan ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/itsdangoldfield📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsdangoldfield📲 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdangoldfield📲 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aOf4I3hj9IPtBtaybiIjA🌐 Website - https://dangoldfield.com/Connect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Marcos Ruiz, one of 𝕏’s most successful entrepreneurs and marketers. Marcos’ agency, The Birdhouse, helps businesses with info products create content not just focused on engagement, but sales. Because the agency is honed in on such a niche vertical, The Birdhouse has little competition, and has continued to grow at a rapid rate throughout 2023.At just 25 years old, Marcos is making multiple 5-figures per month from his agency and has developed systems and processes that allow his super small team to deliver massive results for his clients.Today, we talk about the best ways to scale your agency, having a partner that’s also passionate about business, and the overlooked downside of building in public.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:59 Spontaneity and Vision Boards4:13 Balancing Business, Passion, and Relationships6:50 Evolution on 𝕏10:50 Laptop Lifestyle13:30 Mastering Agency Scaling and Client Management20:05 Balancing Sales Focus with Engagement for Optimal Client Success23:43 The Misguided Approach of Documenting Your Journey28:46 Abundance Mindset31:23 Leveraging Courses and Communities for Influential Connections36:25 The Future of 𝕏39:01 Marcos Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Marcos ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/itsmarcosruiz📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsmarcosruiz/📲 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmarcosruiz🌐 The Birdhouse - https://www.thebirdhouse.co/Connect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram 📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Rachel Kennedy, a millionaire entrepreneur, public image consultant, and Ms. Miami International 2023. Rachel’s an expert in Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, and has worked with major brands like Marriott, Sephora, and American Express through both her personal brand and her successful marketing agency.She started getting paid by brands through her blog in 2008, long before the term “influencer” had ever been coined. She now helps women dress and act like the best versions of themselves to get the most out of their lives and careers.Today, we talk about how to balance free and paid content with your brand, intentional networking strategies, and the nuances of communication between males and females in business.0:00 Intro0:59 From Childhood Crafts to Million-Dollar Business3:15 From Fashion Blogging to Monetizing Content7:42 Pioneering Influencer Marketing12:21 Travel, Work, and Time Management16:33 Digital Marketing and Finding Your Niche21:51 Free vs Paid Content: Leveraging SEO for Business Growth26:16 Mastering Empathy and Authenticity33:35 Gender Dynamics in Business Communication42:10 Strategic Networking and Authentic Connections46:59 Leveraging the Intimacy of Audio Rooms for Effective Networking50:52 Self-Realization and Unlocking Opportunities for Success57:29 Rachel’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Rachel ⇩📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekennedycurate/👠 Image Consulting - https://thekennedycurate.com/📲 X - https://x.com/kennedycurate💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkennedyseo/Connect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram 📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Brett Erik, a successful ghostwriter and patented inventor. Brett has worked with some of the fastest growing ghostwriting agencies in the industry, including Taylin Simmonds’ Ghostlii and Clifton Sellers’ Legacy Builder, and he's ghostwritten for widely known CEOs, founders, and athletes around the world.With over 230,000 followers on 𝕏, Brett has become one of the most well-rounded creators on the platform, talking about content, mindset, and self-awareness. In addition to his success writing on social media, Brett's also developing his own medical adhesive business, which has stretched his mind and been a huge driver in expanding what he thought was possible.Today, we talk about how one discovers themselves through content creation, ghostwriting as a career path, and tapping into your subconscious to unlock your creative genius.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro1:02 The Novel Invention3:08 The Power of Dreams and the Subconscious in Creativity5:04 Entrepreneurial Spirit7:13 Manifesting Ideas into Reality through Expression9:18 Self-Discovery Through Content Creation11:55 Redefining Education16:24 Ghostwriting as a Career Path20:44 The Role of Persistence and Endurance in Achieving Success26:00 From Hands-On Building to Digital Crafting29:43 The Evolution of Paid Ads on X34:43 Finding Balance Amidst Challenges39:44 A Roadmap for Q4 Success42:09 Brett’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Brett ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/_gardenofwords_💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-erik/Connect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram 📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Atlas, a former Moroccan political advisor turned online content strategist. Atlas helps his clients grow their audience, position themselves as an authority, and build structures and clarity to streamline their digital sales process.With over 124,000 followers on 𝕏, Atlas has become one of the most well-respected writers on the platform, diving deep into human psychology and the art of influence through writing and speaking. His book, Vizier, helps us better understand the games that are being played around us, and how we can use them to our advantage in both business and our personal lives.Today, we talk about how you can build cult-like loyalty from your followers, use audio to establish influence, and why storytelling in politics is incredibly similar to creating a personal brand.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro1:22 Mastering Influence2:37 The War of Attention6:42 Cult-Like Brand Loyalty13:24 Insights On Leadership18:17 An Ancient Man with Modern Weaponry25:15 Applying Political Strategy to Content Strategy35:54 N+1 Strategy39:53 Harnessing the Power of Audio43:16 Engaging Audiences Through Voice53:00 What Is The Meta on X?59:09 Atlas’ Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Atlas ⇩📲 X - https://X.com/DentesLeo📧 Newsletter - https://dentesleo.com/📕 “Vizier” Book - https://dentesleo.gumroad.com/l/VizierConnect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram 📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Jack Moses, a 22-year old performance coach and digital writer. Jack dropped out of college and went abroad to backpack Europe for two months, stumbled across writing, and jumped head first into the creator economy. He regularly writes viral threads, has a rocking Telegram community, and has recorded podcasts with amazing guests like Dakota Robertson, Taylin Simmonds and Danny Miranda.A former Division-1 football player, Jack has amassed over 22,000 followers on 𝕏 and is currently working towards launching his first cohort.Today we talk about the importance of embracing uncharted territory, how immediate action is a critical piece to anyone's success, and the power of presence in personal growth.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:55 Presence and Personal Growth2:57 Living in the Moment5:51 Redefining Self-Identity7:57 Starting Small in the Creator Economy10:29 The Power of Immediate Action12:15 Leveraging Podcasting for Growth 16:39 Overcoming Limitations and Building Networks18:41 Spaces and Community21:36 Shaping Reality with a Positive Mindset24:20 Uncharted Territory 27:47 Leveraging Telegram for Community Building30:29 The Power of Voice32:39 Innovating Content Strategy37:31 Scarcity Mindset & Monetization42:33 Setting Goals and Being Flexible44:56 Jack’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Jack ⇩📲 X - https://twitter.com/jackmoses0🎥 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jackmoses00💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmoses0/📩 Newsletter - https://jackmoses.co/Connect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to George Ten, a 12+ year marketing veteran and founder of the CopyThinkers community, a group dedicated to helping people learn how to sell anything online. One of George’s core beliefs is that great copy is not about the words you use, but the emotion and psychology behind them.Among George's many accomplishments are an $8.5 million online store, multiple 6+ figure sales pages, 100,000 courses sold and an audience of over 200,000 social media fans and admirers.Today, we talk about the psychology behind persuasive copy, how to build successful online communities, and why George chose LOUDER for his first ever podcast appearance.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:57 From Selfish Why to Helping Others3:29 Transforming Lives Through the Community5:45 Betrayal and the Power of Personal Brand9:16 The Original Grammar Hippy and the Importance of Inside Jokes13:51 The Strategy Behind the Words15:30 Psychology of Persuasive Copy18:36 Building a Successful Online Community25:56 From Arrogance to Genuine Connection28:15 Provocative Inspiration vs. Egotistical Bragging31:19 Mastering Marketing Funnels35:19 Long Form vs. Short Form & Personal Branding39:30 George's First Podcast Ever42:50 Vegan or Not?43:11 The Email Avalanche Strategy45:31 Why Doesn't George Have A Blue Check on X?47:01 Business Focus vs. Personal Use48:19 George's Secret Birthday48:52 Passion Beyond Business50:23 George’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ George ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/GrammarHippy🎥 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grammarhippy/📝 CopyThinkers Community - https://www.grammarhippy.com/spot💻 35 Marketing Lessons - https://www.grammarhippy.com/35-marketing-lessonsConnect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://greglunt.com/telegram📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Danny Miranda, host of the “Danny Miranda Podcast.” Having recorded over 400 episodes, with guests including Alex Hormozi, Iman Gadzhi, Peter Crone, and Gary Vaynerchuk, Danny’s become one of the most thoughtful and well-connected interviewers in the game.A master researcher and conversationalist, he’s been publishing 3 podcasts per week for over 3 years, garnered over 1M streams, and sold over $20,000 worth of his course, The Art Of Interviewing. Outside of podcasting, Danny’s an avid runner and meditator, and has amassed a social media following of over 135,000 people.Today, we talk about Danny’s most unlikely interview guest, the power of long-form conversations, and the systems he’s built to deliver such a consistent stream of content over time.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro1:01 Exploring Curiosities3:45 Transformation Through Meditation4:57 The Power of Deep Conversations7:20 An Unlikely Interview9:04 The Game of Human Connection11:47 Monetization and the Unpredictable Path to Success13:32 The Slow Journey16:23 Podcasting - the Printing Press of the Spoken Word19:34 Spaces vs. One-on-One Conversations22:10 Starting a Podcast: Finding Your Voice25:21 Building a Content Generation Machine28:00 Connecting Online and Offline Worlds30:53 The Importance of Practice Interviews32:03 Online vs. Offline Interviews34:12 Seeing the Bigger Picture: Removing the Hood38:09 Danny’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Danny ⇩🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMiranda🎥 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/📲 X - https://x.com/heydannymiranda🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6zteH1pAiF07ArhYYNhSfb?si🎧 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275🎙️ The Art of Interviewing Course - https://www.artofinterviewing.com/Connect w/ Greg ⇩💬 Join the Free LOUDER Telegram - https://t.me/+ZsM1OXIT1tBkNzhh📧 LOUDER Email - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Harrison, the founder of Save Your Sons, a brand and movement dedicated to lowering the rates of fatherlessness across the world. Having amassed 571,000 followers on 𝕏, 200,000 on Instagram, and 30,000 followers on Facebook, Harrison's reach and impact are undeniable.In addition to his admirable messaging across social media, Harrison also holds in-person retreats multiple times a year to help men foster self-development and online business growth.Today, we talk about the role of networking in content creation, whether cohorts will be around 10 years from now, and some of the overshadowed elements of the 𝕏 algorithm.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:54 Modern Content Consumption Concerns3:02 Understanding Psycho-Cybernetics8:28 The Power of Audio Stories and Combating Fatherlessness13:15 The Power of Lifting Weights19:04 The Role of Networking in Content Creation23:51 The Future of Cohort-Based Learning26:39 Navigating the Online-to-Offline Business Model31:10 Leveraging Communities for Growth35:05 The Philosophy of Modern Fatherhood38:53 Content Engagement and Algorithm Insights42:36 Memes vs. Long Form Posts45:18 The Right Time to Branch Out Across Platforms49:53 Personal Brand vs. The Company Mission52:53 Harrison’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Harrison ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/saveyoursons📲 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/saveyoursons/🎥 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/save.your.sons/📩 Newsletter - https://www.saveyoursons.com/newsletter🎧 ‘Froggy The Gator’ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6z7DuyZ4gNTWvsCOOnppzb🎧 ‘Froggy The Gator’ Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/froggy-the-gator/id1691151157Connect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple3005 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.