From Starbucks Meetings to Creating a Marketing Agency | Lindsey Huettner #social333podcast #49
From Starbucks Meetings to Creating a Marketing Agency | Lindsey Huettner #social333podcast #49 In this inspiring episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with marketing strategist and entrepreneur Lindsey Huettner, who turned casual brainstorming sessions in Starbucks into a thriving marketing agency. Her story is a masterclass in taking small, consistent steps toward building something bigger than yourself.Lindsey shares her journey of launching a business from scratch, how she transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and the lessons she learned about branding, client relationships, and scaling smart. If you’ve ever wondered how to take an idea from coffee shop conversations to a profitable agency—this episode is for you.✅ How Lindsey went from side-hustle meetings to running her own agency ✅ Branding and marketing lessons every business owner needs to know ✅ Why relationships matter more than flashy campaigns ✅ How to balance personal life while growing a business ✅ Real strategies for building credibility in a crowded industry📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Lindsey Huettner 00:50 – From Starbucks sessions to launching a marketing agency 05:06 – Lindsey’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned 08:15 – Shifts in marketing: funnels, AI, and the new reality of sales 13:05 – What most people get wrong about branding and marketing 15:25 – Influencer marketing: authority, ego, and what works in 2025 17:35 – The power of niche marketing & why human touch still matters 20:55 – Final thoughts & where to find Lindsey🎧 Subscribe now for more stories from bold entrepreneurs and creative leaders. 📣 Share this with a friend who’s ready to turn their side-hustle into a business.
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The Purpose and Balance of Brand Strategy | Katie Smetherman Holmes #social333podcast #48
The Purpose and Balance of Brand Strategy | Katie Smetherman Holmes #social333podcast #48 In this value-packed episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley chats with branding powerhouse Katie Smetherman Holmes about how purpose-driven brand strategy can change the trajectory of your business—and your life. Katie shares how to build a meaningful brand without losing your voice, why clarity is the most underrated tool in business, and how to avoid the burnout trap when building from the ground up. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or marketing professional, this episode will help you recalibrate your brand with intention and clarity.✅ What most business owners get wrong about branding ✅ How to build a magnetic brand without being fake ✅ The role of self-awareness in building powerful brands ✅ Balancing personal purpose with professional messaging ✅ Strategies for staying grounded as a brand grows📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Katie Smetherman Holmes 01:02 – Katie’s journey into branding and entrepreneurship 02:40 – Helping businesses find their voice with emotionally intelligent branding 04:15 – Branding trends that need to go (and what to do instead) 06:48 – The rise of AI in branding and marketing 08:47 – Why most businesses fail at consistency in their marketing 11:05 – Hidden opportunities in branding most entrepreneurs overlook14:25 – Branding mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting out 17:32 – Identity crisis in business: regaining clarity and focus 23:08 – Final thoughts & where to connect with Katie🎧 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with marketing experts, entrepreneurs, and brand leaders. 📣 Know someone struggling with their brand identity? Share this with them—it could change their game.
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Real Estate Passive Prospecting Through YouTube | Levi Lascsak #social333podcast #47
Real Estate Passive Prospecting Through YouTube | Levi Lascsak #social333podcast #47 In this high-impact episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley is joined by real estate YouTube expert Levi Lascsak, founder of Passive Prospecting. Levi reveals how he built a thriving real estate brand from scratch using nothing but content and consistency.Whether you're a new agent, seasoned realtor, or entrepreneur tired of cold-calling and chasing, Levi shares how to make YouTube work for you—even if you have zero video experience. Learn how he went from no college degree to dominating one of the most competitive markets in the country.✅ Why cold calling is dying and video-first branding wins ✅ The path from pharmaceutical sales to real estate YouTube success ✅ How agents fail by doing too much and focusing on nothing ✅ Building scalable systems to live life on your terms ✅ Levi’s passive prospecting framework that brings in clients 24/7📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Levi Lascsak 00:57 – Levi’s background and transition into entrepreneurship 03:50 – Breaking into pharma sales without a college degree 05:10 – Shifting from finance to real estate in 2020 12:48 – How Levi started his YouTube channel with no video experience 18:46 – Consistency, systems, and building freedom through content 26:56 – Levi’s Passive Prospecting program explained 31:25 – Final thoughts & where to find Levi🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews and real talk for entrepreneurs. 📣 Share this with an agent or business owner who needs to stop chasing and start attracting.
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Mastering NLP and Rewiring Your Unconscious Mind For Success| Eli Bowman #social333podcast #46
Mastering NLP and Rewiring Your Unconscious Mind For Success| Eli Bowman #social333podcast #46In this transformative episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Eli Bowman, a high-level entrepreneur and NLP expert, to explore how neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help rewire your mind for success. From building a 7-figure company to confronting burnout and rediscovering purpose, Eli shares the mindset tools that helped him—and can help you—break through mental limits.If you’ve ever felt stuck, hit rock bottom, or questioned your path, this is your wake-up call. Learn how to identify emotional loops, reframe past trauma, and activate your brain’s success systems using the principles of NLP.✅ What NLP actually is—and why it changes lives ✅ Why building external success doesn’t guarantee internal happiness ✅ How anchoring and loop awareness can shift your daily mindset ✅ Tools to break free from negative self-talk and behavioral patterns ✅ Why your unconscious beliefs are driving 95% of your outcomes📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Eli Bowman 01:06 – Understanding NLP and how it reprograms your brain 04:58 – Realizing success doesn’t always equal happiness 06:53 – Hitting rock bottom and facing your inner self 10:45 – Dealing with shadows and mental conditioning 12:32 – NLP explained: Robbins, Belfort, and mental reprogramming 14:30 – Anchoring techniques and identity shifts 17:27 – Active loop engines and staying unstuck 19:28 – Accountability and breaking emotional patterns 21:17 – Reticular activating system and focus hacks 24:04 – Final thoughts & connect with Eli🎧 Subscribe now for more raw conversations with trailblazing entrepreneurs. 📣 Share this episode with someone who’s ready to transform their mindset from the inside out.
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The Impact of Knowing Your Own Personal Identity | Carla Bauer Hanes #social333podcast #45
The Impact of Knowing Your Own Personal Identity | Carla Bauer Hanes #social333podcast #45In this insightful episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with speaker and identity coach Carla Bauer Hanes to explore how personal identity shapes everything—from your habits and happiness to your career path and faith.Carla opens up about the struggles many people face when they lose connection with who they truly are. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a student, or just someone navigating change, this episode uncovers how your foundation—your true self—can serve as your compass in business and life.✅ How identity crises show up in work, faith, and relationships ✅ Tools to reconnect with your core self ✅ Why “playing your hand” matters more than changing it ✅ Lessons from therapy, church, and building a values-based business ✅ Real-world examples of aligning your gift with your career📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Carla Bauer Hanes 01:35 – Identity crises and how entrepreneurs lose themselves 03:45 – Rebuilding identity and the importance of your foundation 07:55 – From street racing to sales: reinventing without losing your core 11:50 – Real estate, happiness, and identity-driven success 18:20 – Building a business around your gift 19:03 – Final thoughts & connect with Carla🎧 Subscribe now for raw, transformative conversations with entrepreneurs and thought leaders. 📣 Share this with someone rediscovering who they are and what they’re meant to do.
Welcome to the Social 333 Podcast. The podcast that goes beyond the headlines and dives deep into the minds of controversial, thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural influencers, no topic is off-limits. Join your host, Chris D. Bentley, as he brings you candid unfiltered conversations filed with bold questions, unexpected insights, and authentic dialogue that challenges conventional thinking. Whether you agree or disagree, each episode will leave you questioning the the status quo and thinking in new ways. Tune in for a podcast that dares to go where others won't.