Brendan Kane - Generated 100M+ Followers for Clients | The Secret Algorithm Hack Nobody Talks About
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Brendan Kane is a viral growth genius whose Hook Point methodology has generated 60+ billion views, 100+ million followers, and over $1 billion in revenue for elite brands and A-list celebrities including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Jason Statham. Having overseen $200 million in marketing spend while working with MTV, Paramount Pictures, Disney, Fox, and Netflix, Kane pioneered YouTube's first influencer campaign in 2007 and proved his own system by generating one million followers in just 30 days. The bestselling author of "One Million Followers" and "Hook Point," Kane has tested over 150,000 content variations to crack the code of virality, establishing himself as the undisputed architect of digital influence who transforms brands and creators into viral phenomena in today's three-second attention economy.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:36 – Why Anything Can Go Viral
03:28 – Cracking the Viral Formula
06:37 – Why Big Brands Fail at Social Media
09:46 – Unlearning Old Marketing Habits
15:28 – Making “Boring” Businesses Go Viral
19:53 – Social Media Tips for Introverts
22:45 – Sponsor Break
25:31 – The Truth About Reaction Content
27:13 – The Secret to Stopping the Scroll
29:59 – Does Shadowbanning Really Exist?
37:13 – Key Metrics for Beginner Creators
40:09 – Decoding Top-Performing Content
43:58 – Sponsor Break
46:50 – Building Emotional Connections Online
54:15 – Setting Up Social Media Success
1:00:08 – Paid vs. Organic: What Really Sells
1:01:28 – Spotting Real vs. Fake Engagement
1:02:54 – The Game-Changing Content Format
1:06:39 – Brendan’s Biggest Client Success Story
1:09:12 – Brendan’s Five Steps to Storytelling
1:13:19 – Brendan’s Final Advice
1:14:37 – Brendan’s #1 Lesson for His Kids
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Jay Yang - Author & Hormozi’s Secret Weapon | No Permission, No Problem, Six Figures at 19
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Jay Yang is the 19-year-old author and entrepreneur who earned six figures before graduating high school. He’s worked with Tyler Denk at beehiiv, helping scale the platform past $5 million ARR, and with Noah Kagan at AppSumo, where he drove the campaign that turned Million Dollar Weekend into a New York Times bestseller. Now known as “Hormozi’s secret weapon,” Jay helps power Alex and Leila Hormozi’s content at Acquisition.com and recently published You Can Just Do Things, a playbook on building success without waiting for permission.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:32 – The Power of Just Doing
02:17 – Jay’s Backstory
04:13 – Why People Don’t Take Action
07:55 – From Google Search to Career
10:25 – Ignorance Debt as an Advantage
12:09 – Lessons from Beehive & Tyler
14:25 – Defining Your Audience
17:48 – Knowing When You’re Ready
19:43 – Sponsor Break
22:28 – Permissionless Apprenticeships
24:45 – Insights from Noah Kagan
27:35 – The Value of Mentors
29:50 – Balancing Work & Relationships
32:04 – Jay’s Content Playbook
34:23 – Why Writing First
35:44 – Sponsor Break
38:36 – Becoming a Better Writer
41:40 – Framing Ideas That Stick
44:54 – Daily Creativity Rituals
47:27 – Jay’s Learning Process
51:35 – Living Inside Your Content
53:41 – Sacrifices on the Path to Success
55:18 – The Energy Test
1:00:47 – Key Takeaway from Jay’s Book
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Lessons - Juvenile Detention to 5 Exits & 600+ SaaS Clients | Dan Martell - SaaS Academy Founder & Buy Back Your Time Author
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In this "Lessons" episode, Dan Martell, SaaS Academy Founder and author of Buy Back Your Time, shares his hard-won insights from scaling companies, mentoring founders, and helping over 600 SaaS clients. He explains why startups often stall not from lack of customers but from flawed models, weak retention, and poor pricing strategies. Dan also dives into the personal traits that separate high-performing founders from those who plateau, emphasizing growth mindset, confidence in execution, and curiosity. Finally, he highlights the importance of choosing the right coach—someone with proven results and alignment in values—to accelerate execution and long-term success.
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Lessons - From Running Billion Dollar Brands to Funding Black Founders | Keenan Beasley - Venture Noire Founder & P&G/L’Oréal Exec
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In this "Lessons" episode, Keenan Beasley, founder of Venture Noire and former P&G/L’Oréal executive, shares how his journey from running billion-dollar brands led him to focus on funding and supporting Black founders. He highlights the importance of building dense entrepreneurial ecosystems where underrepresented innovators can thrive, exchange resources, and gain confidence through shared experiences. Keenan also unpacks the structural barriers created by generational wealth gaps and limited access to early-stage capital, while offering strategies to lower entry costs and connect diverse founders with the tools and networks they need to succeed.
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Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Scaling.com Founder | The Truth About 10X Goals
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Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author whose books—including Willpower Doesn’t Work, Personality Isn’t Permanent, and 10x Is Easier Than 2x—have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 25+ languages. His work on identity, leadership, and exponential growth has been read by more than 100 million people worldwide and featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. Hardy is recognized as one of today’s most influential voices on personal transformation and future-driven success.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:31 – Why Some Companies 10x, Others Don’t
02:54 – The First Question Entrepreneurs Must Ask
05:00 – Playing to Stay vs Playing to Win
07:59 – Psychology Lessons That Built a Business
10:36 – The Science of Scaling
13:20 – Are Extreme Goals Worth It?
17:20 – Sponsor Break
20:07 – How to Truly Believe in Big Goals
27:19 – The 80/20 Rule for 10x Growth
31:18 – Cutting Out What Holds You Back
34:55 – Sponsor Break
37:49 – Why Psychology Always Shapes Strategy
39:18 – Frameworks for Adopting New Ideas
49:39 – Signs It’s Time to Shake Up Your Life
53:20 – How Fear Blocks 10x Growth
58:02 – The One Lesson for His Kids
Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.
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