United Podcast Experience

“ Pivots are power steps towards your dreams “ Robyn Koenig ( @rarefind_love ) would seem to be tumbling through life without aim. With experiences in fashion, business executive, podcaster, coaching and the nonprofit world. But if you look closely and get to know her, you see no matter what her profession was, her focus never truly changed. We dive right in on this one and confront some of peoples major “trip ups” in life. Fear, judgment and lack of confidence can cause people to make decisions or focus on things that wont get them closer to what they really want. In fact a lot of times we've forgotten what the things we really want are and that's why Robyn highly recommends we often revisit the things that make us happy and bring us joy in life. One of the subtle things we talk about is paying attention to how you show up to situations and tasks. Do they make you anxious, angry or happy. If they cause negative emotions and energy learning to recognize it, and then develop tools to snap you out of could dramatically impact your life. She sees O.S.M.s ( Oh shit moments ) as opportunities, they tend to be loaded with large amounts of action. She also reminds us its okay to make room to be angry because it's real and we can use it to get moving, but you cant get stuck in anger. Robyn is a wonderful coach with many tools and mechanisms to help you get out of your own way and move towards the things you want in life. Besure to use the links and tools below to connect with here. FOR A FREE DOWNLOAD of Robyns 5-3-1 Method text “ possible “ to 31996 https://www.robynkoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rarefind_love/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynkoenig/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ I didn't always know if I was choosing something based off fear or ego, or based on what I wanted deep down in my soul “ Anna Zambreny ( @annasintuitive ) noticed that people were reaching physical and fitness goals they had but still weren't that happy. This is what drove her to find ways to incorporate spiritual/self love practices into her personal training so others can feel the true happiness they are looking for. Since this discovery she has really shifted the way she not only handles adversity but how she communicates the experiences. “ talking more openly about experiences without shame to open the doors for others “ is how she explains her willingness to be vulnerable . That's why she shares her story on her blog and podcast, in hopes that she can give you a better chance of connecting with your higher self and becoming aligned spiritually, physically and mentally. We learn many things during our conversation. How a lot of anxiety is triggered by overindulgence and inflammation of the body. Sometimes anxiety isn't even our own, it can belong to the people around us or the environment we are in. There are so many other things in this episode so I hope you've listened to the whole thing. Anna even surprises Kevin with a Tarot reading, a first for our podcast host. To connect with Anna and go along a spiritual journey with her follow the links below: http://annazambreny.com/ https://anchor.fm/anna-zambreny https://www.instagram.com/annasintuitive/ https://linktr.ee/annazambreny Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ The world won't end if you don't achieve at the first thing you thought you wanted to do “ Amanda Alexander has found an unique way to use the principles and skills she learned in creative writing and apply them beyond the scope of pen and paper. “ business is the same way. Its about a story you're trying to tell and there's many ways to get there. I really love the logistics of that “ She later tells us how much she enjoys business for all the personalities and backgrounds coming together to solve problems. Growing up with her father owning hardware stores, she has always been shown there is another way than the traditional 9 to 5 and its okay to carve your own path. Now she helps developing business leaders with the Orr Fellowship program. Where people go through a vigorous 2 year post grad program. They help you become the leader you want to be while keeping the local community and businesses in mind. It is here that she was able to start the Overdressed and UnderQualified podcast in partnership with the program where she now works to make a stand alone production. Still paying homage to its ties to Orr Fellowship but creating its own voice, personality and culture. At OU they interview top business leaders to reveal the things they learned in the beginning of their careers. Amanda took the time to share some of the lessons she's learned along the way so far: Do it before you think you should Prioritize what needs to be done but don't pressure yourself too much if it doesn't all get completed Make sure everyone is heard but make the choices that are best for the company and team Go for what you want but remember what you want isn't always where you need to be Be sure to use the links below to find the podcast and more information on the Orr Fellowship https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdressed-and-underqualified/id1449142283 https://orrfellowship.org/orr-experience/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ I've been a sayer all my life. Rumbl has helped me become a doer “ Carson Ashley ( @nosracmusic ) Comes to us from the west coast of the USA but his story didn't not start there. He grew up in the much more conservatice environment of Indiana. His girlfriend was the one who gave them the push to test their comfort zone and move across the country. Online he is more well known as Nosrac Music which is Carson spelled backwards, a name he came up with playing Star Wars that just seemed to stick in the online world. As his name would elude, Carson is a musician, he entertains his fans playing his guitar but he got his first big taste of success building short skits and comedy on the app called Rumbl, which is now called Rizzle. He captured 2nd place during the Brooklyn 99 competition and now goes back and forth taking on more camediac adventures and playing music. He did always start off being as confident as he seems on social. He grew up with difficulties speaking and went through speaking classes. His speaking teacher was one of the first people to push him to take a chance on whatever he wanted to be. Carson encourages others when building their own brand or audience that “ no one is really paying attention, they are going to go home and lay in bed thinking about their own drama “ He says to grow big you have to engage and have fun. Actually become friends with people. He also lets us know that if you are trying to really grow big it takes alot fo work. “ a 60 second skit can take up to an hour of research and practice “ Be sure to follow Carson with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/nosracmusic/ https://rizzle.tv/u/carsonashley?fbclid=IwAR3qoeMcIE010T8XDZ1IYZLcZwIWYeZVQxsJ9FYnYdRQciiXrXSZW7yDbWg Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ I get up every day and ask myself, “ what can I do today to make an impact? “ Troy Holt ( @troy_talks ) has spent 20 years developing a craft. He makes it appoint to think outside of the box and make a lasting impression. He would pass out two cards and tell people “don't keep me a secret” a standard way to stand out and think outside the box. The real secret sauce, Troy cares about the people he meets. He puts them first, takes the time to build a lasting relationship with. He pays attention to birthdays, anniversaries, and even the harder things like the loss of a loved one. Its part of his Two C's approach. Celebration and Consolation. People want to be noticed and appreciated, he tells us. “ people aren't going to change their humanity just because they are online” this is how he thinks about sales and marketing online. He uses all the same skills and training he's acquired over the last 20 years face to face and re-applies them online. At the end of the day Troy just wants to have an impact on this world. He wants to leave it a better place and he hopes to help others enough that they remember him for it. Follow Troy with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/troy_talks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/troydholt/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“Its important to be able to narrow your vision down to one sentence “ Chad Bourquin ( @chadbourquin @bigtimegrainco ) pushed because he found what he loved and wasn't going to let the people who told him it would never work win. During an unlikely event, a high school assembly, Chad first encountered his passion. A friend urged him to learn guitar after the performance at the assembly so they could start their own band. Even though the path has changed many time, he always kept his love for music in mind When you look at where Chad is now its easy to assume the path was success after success after success. But behind every skill and talent comes a story or discomfort and forced learning. Chad did learn to play guitar to be in that highschool band. They all practiced 2 songs for 6 months and after all that work, his friend whose idea it was to start the band together, replaced him and started with another group because Chad wasn't that good yet.” There were even times when his own father discouraged him from pursuing music and suggested building a backup plan “ Its important to understand the difference between a back up plan and a supporting plan” Chad tells us “ a supporting plan is something you do in the interim that helps you get to your bug goal or dream as to where a back up plan is something you do out of fear “ He credits some of his greatest lessons and moments of supporting skill development from some of his “ supporting plans “ We cover so much in this episode like the great work Chad and his brother Bret with the Big Time Grain Company, their band and project to help others discover their own inner rock star. The Dream Big Series and we only touch on how they played for a crowd of 800,000 people in Kansas City after the Royals won the World Series. Be sure to listen to the whole podcast for all the details of this great story. Follow these links to connect with Chad and the Big Time Grain Company: https://www.bigtimegrain.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chadbourquin/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtimegrainco/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ Love what you're doing, by doing what you love “ Adam Sinkus ( @adamsinkus ) is a leadership and culture guru. He works with businesses to drive real change and increasing profits along the way. Adam like most of us would go to work everyday, seeing many things wrong with how people were managed, trained and worst yet, how people felt about being at work. Instead of spending everyday dreading having to come back he decided to do something about it. Being a lifetime student of leaders and business information he realized the missing piece at most companies was culture and leadership training. He explains to us how normally the guy with the best metrics gets promoted but more often than not they lack the leadership skills to drive results with his or her team. This causes them to become the “ dictator behind the desk “ He decided to take the best of what he's learned and package into a digestible formula he calls ACES leadership and helps train other companies on how to not only groom their leaders but then teach those leaders how to shape the culture of the business. What is ACES ? A: cknowledgement - C: ultivating, training and up skilling those who want to grow E: mpower your team S: trengthen and learn from/celebrate successes How do you do that? Well you'll have ask him directly One thing that he really contributes to his success that comes up many times during our talk is niching down, starting small and being patient. Be sure to connect with Adam using the links below and watch for his book to drop where you can get his step by step process to change your own business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsinkus/ https://www.facebook.com/myroofingseo/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ those who say something can't be done are usually the ones who don't want to do it “ Michael Rocharde has spent a large part of his life traveling the world, on thing that has always remained the same is his desire to create better solutions for people and business. In 1987 Michael found himself visiting home in England to help his mother with the passing of his father. While there a friend reached out hope Mike could help build a database for his business. During this time is when Mike decided that File Maker and database solution software/tools would be the focus of his professional life. Mike learned chess from a young age from his father, it taught him how to strategize, think on his toes, how to play offense and defense. It seems that those experiences have helped mold the vision he currently has for NautilusFM. “ spreadsheets are terrible for a business, you have this information and a different spreadsheet for a different set of information and none of talk to one another. “ With nautilus, you have a single screen so you never have to leave “ homebase” and keep it easy to not get lost behind the never ending flood of windows being open. The best thing is he even made it open source so people have the ability to build upon and improve his framework to meet their own needs. In short Nautilus condenses the time it would take to make database software. Its amazing how many experiences Mike has been able to have, working with some many different companies and industries while traveling the world. He drives results by focusing on user experience while increasing operational efficiency to increase profits. Be sure to check out the software for all your database needs https://www.nautilusfm.com/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ I want my clients to win at all cost, I take personal responsibility on making sure that happens “ Brad Cote ( @bradcote ) is someone who grows constantly. He focuses on creating duplicatable processes that he can share with others, empowering them to have more impact with their own clients and communities. Studying at university in business and marketing and then later on physiotherapy gave him unique in sites that has helped him excel. He has worked with your everyday house mom to pro athletes and his goal and approach stays the same, get them back to where the need to be in as short a time as possible. After years of practice and learning he started developing systems of marketing that could work in many industries. He now shares these well crafted systems with other professionals to not only help the grow as a business but to increase the impact they can have as a whole. “ as one person you are limited to yourself. Even a team is limited to the brick and mortar place that you work” We go into things like learning from other industries and how mindset is the most important thing for people to master. Be sure to Follow Brad with the links below http://bradcote.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradcote/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ in the world of analytics and data, there is too much fog covering the few things that it actually takes to win “ Adam Laor (@adamlaor ) never seem to fit in with normal crowds doing normal things. At the nimble age of 17 he has been taking the world by storm by trusting his gut and going down the paths that he deems best. He is always studying, not in the traditional sense though. Instead of learning from books we would go around his neighborhood and sell them out of a yellow basket. While in school he studies the people who hangouts with who, what makes them do what they do and overall what makes people tick. Adam sees school as a funneling process, pushing and molding people to be the same. He believes chasing grades and taking AP courses as a distraction that not only will be a time suck, but also will not help prepare you for life or the real world. Taking a friend up on a dare, Adam went into a small local drugstore, dripping wet from the rain and dressed more to hang out than to pitch a manager. He asked the manager for a job and in a short time the young ambitious store owner and the hardworking Adam have been taking in more and more business, challenging even the big pharmacy chains. Most would think being head of marketing for a thriving business at 17 was enough but Adam has been busy launching his own product. A natural congestion relief works immediately, where his only marketing tactics has got the attention of Facebook, and was awarded in the summer of 2019, one of the most effective Ad campaigns. He has also been moving into the stock market and becoming the CEO of RB holdings. He attributes most of his success to not only work ethic but always being over loving to his customers. “If you're over loving to your customers then the customer will allow you to beat your competitors even if your prices are higher “ Be sure to follow Adam on his journey with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/adamlaor/ https://medium.com/@adamlaorofficial/adam-laors-view-on-the-impact-of-uncontrolled-luck-in-y our-life-3fdf4bbe3e7f https://www.facebook.com/adam.laor https://twitter.com/adam_laor

“ I'm going to continue to keep going out and try to race until i'm not having fun anymore “ Matt Perry ( @livefreeracing ) is the ONLY active duty service man that drives high level race cars. Sounds exciting and flashy but it hasn't been an easy path. His father would take him down to the track on Saturday nights and the environment and the speed had him hooked. At the age of 6 he was able to get behind the wheel of a race car and give the engine a roaring rev, in that moment he knew exactly what her wanted to be doing the rest of his life. Juggling being in the service and racing hasn't been a well paved path though. He also works a job as a valet driver to help pay for his races. He explains to us how sponsors aren't as easy to get these days and unless you're the top team(s) people aren't coming to you with deals, you have to go after them. To make matters more challenging Matt was in a major car crash, off the track go figure, that left him in a variety of braces during his 9 month recovery to learn how to walk again. Luckily for him, being able to problem solve on the fly and believe in himself, he's been able to carve out some unique opportunities. Be sure to follow him with the links below and stay on top of his unique journey https://www.instagram.com/livefreeracing/ https://www.facebook.com/LiveFreeRacing/ https://twitter.com/LiveFreeRacing Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“Expect 2020 to be a full year of full learning potential.” On this episode, Founders Kevin and Mike ( @mr.kevintouch) (@mikepratt_tv ) discuss what The UP was truly like in 2019. They discuss how community is embedded into the system and the automation process of giving clients easy access to stores can create community vibes for all. The United Promotion overall grew and a big thing was the UP 1.0 to 2.0 where story posts drive the crowd and the people. The key is using that momentum and gaining trust in the process to keep up. The guys discuss what it takes to build a podcast and create a community with over 10,000 plus downloads. They also talk about their personal goals and how the experience of a full podcast year will benefit them and stay patient as well. Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“Your first piece will not be perfect, but don't let that discourage you.” Moving from Colorado to Oregon, Becca ( @beccabehuninart ) is known for her art form of pointillism. She discusses the transition process of moving and than creating art for her fans. She has found sketching and using her work in the zodiac signs to help her be more conscious in flow of ideas. She has a budding art book to help her creative flow going. Becca round her style and flow through practice by not focusing on her weakness of drawing people, but rather animals to keep going and make things happen. Becca plans on marketing more in 2020 and growing her Patreon account for her fans in a competitive market. You also can find her helping fellow artists with plugs and creating a culture for her next art book. She also delivers her best tips and tricks for artists in variety posts as well. Follow Becca for more amazing tips and tricks. https://instagram.com/beccabehuninart?igshid=1exwk2uqpwdhz https://becca-behunin.pixels.com/index.html?hideadministrator=true Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ Id rather be patient and develop my own flavor instead of making something everyone will like” Seth Lorenzo ( @_sethlorenzo ) has made it a habit to take life's pain and challenges and use them to fuel his music. Growing up listening to rap, he has always been drawn to the east coast style even though he lives on the west side of the country. After losing a close family member, Seth was out skateboarding to clear his head and fight the negative thoughts. Getting hit by a car took him off the skateboard temporarily and that's when he decided to write down his emotions vs ride them out. When its time to disconnect he goes on “ airplane mode “ and tries to relax and reflect, coming back stronger each time with new insights, new strengths and of course new lyrics. Like most up and coming artists, he was nervous but gathered a lot of fuel after getting thru his first show. After each show he receives more and more validation. Distribution and marketing has definitely changed over the years, he talks about the ability to discover and become discovered using spotify's shuffle mode. “That could be me one day, someone could put on shuffle mode and find my song “ We asked about his pre game ritual and Seth told us he likes to start off by being physical. Playing basketball or skateboarding, then listen to music and end by diving into prayer. Be sure to follow Seth using the links below https://linktr.ee/_sethlorenzo https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Jb8j7pqgLpBNXYKIaEb0F https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-lorenzo/1476130581 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1cD_UM2fRKPORMRuAYlIiA Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ don't be afraid to be yourself because they are gonna judge you anyways “ Yung Mermer ( @yungmermer ) has always been a fan of music and how it can make you feel emotions that cant be explained. Listening to rock and emo thru middle school, as her musical taste started to evolve she became more entrenched in the rap community. Being young at the time of some hardships, she turned towards drugs for comfort and resolution. Not wanting to experience that again she decided to pick up her pen next time hardship hit struck and wrote down the struggles instead Having a supportive family has taught Mermer the value of connection and relationship. Being able to feel the support from parents, grandparents and a few close friends really makes her value the fans she does have. When working on a project it all starts with a theme or concept. She then looks for the perfect beat to help the listener feel what she is feeling, then weaves the lyrics in to create a song. It doesn't always come together so easily, at times, long walks are required to help clear the mind and make room for creativity. She is a huge fan of self promotion. “ if you don't promote how are people supposed to know who you are?” We cover many other great tips and information like how to use a breathing technique learned from martial arts to calm yourself down and create anxiety. Make sure you follow the links below to find Yung Mermer and everything she has going on. https://linktr.ee/yungmermer https://www.instagram.com/yungmermer/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ life is about finding balance, you live, your try to find balance and then you die The artist known as Monarch G ( @monarch__g ) Grew up around house parties that his dad would DJ and rap at. It's no wonder that old school hip hop culture was ingrained in him. After 7 years in the Army, he decided it was time to get back to his creative roots and retire. You see, he started writing his own raps at 13 and developed the moniker Monarch G. Monarch representing his “social butterfly” personality and reminding himself the majestic like pride and standards he lives with. The G having many meanings, his last name, Gemini his zodiac sign and many other things that tie into the type of person he is and is becoming. The things that really pushed him to make his own music is the desire to express himself and the lack of style and quality in the rap community that he was looking for. Abandoning the title “ rapper “ because of where the culture has led it, he identifies as a lyricist and reflects on his favorites like Ice Cube, J Cole and Snoop Dogg. ( he grew up on the west coast so that west coast style has a special place in his heart ) His writing process is similar to a poet, He often has a feeling that he tethers to a single word and then working on breaking down the emotion more clearly. Performing and recording can become challenging because you have to recreate that head space you had when you wrote the song. Its not always a pleasant place to visit. No matter what life throws his way he stays adaptable and does everything he can to separate from others. Be sure to follow the links below to hear his music and stay up to date with everything he has going on. https://www.instagram.com/monarch__g/ https://linktr.ee/monarch__g Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ you never own your sobriety, it's rented and rent is due everyday “ Patrick Gorton, ( @merric370 ) Is an OG anchor podcaster. He came onto the app very early, back in the day when Anchor.fm was interested in revolutionizing radio. If you listened to “ We Live on a Planet “ in the early days, Patrick did a great job of making you feel like you were apart of his live show. The secret that it wasn't recorded live at all. Patrick has a strong belief in taking care of people and doing what he can for his listeners. An attitude that he developed in a career of sales where he learned without building a relationship with someone you have no customers to sell to. A staggering number that just keeps going when you talk to Pat is $47,000 . That is the amount that he has saved in the last 4 years, at the time of this recording that is, while being sober. He was generous enough to give us insight to his path for recovery. We dive into the emerging conversations about mental health that the world wide web has allowed and shares a little bit about suffering from bipolar disorder. How like his sobriety, it a daily thing that you always have to be aware of and manage. This year has been an interesting one for him, between breaking his first bones in a terrible car accident, to forming his first partnership with Universe, a website build app available on your phone or tablet. Use code WLOAP25 to claim a special discount. There are some many tips and nuggets packed into this episode you will have to just have to listen to it yourself, Be sure to follow and connect with Patrick using the links below: https://wloap.com/ https://anchor.fm/wloap https://www.instagram.com/merric370/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ it's about who you become and becoming someone who you can be proud of “ Jonathan Martinez (@jmthecreative ) did not wait around for any moment to be just right, he's always done the best with what he's got and remained patient for the next opportunity. JM like many of us decided that more education would help his future. The only problem was he didn't have a place to stay. He bounced around from hotel to hotel until it became too expensive. At this point most of us would have quit school but Jonathan took a different approach. He learned about “ homeless villages “ and set up camp where he lived until he graduated. Jonathan started by helping people design business cards and other creative tools to help with branding. As time went on he saw the need to expand into the digital world. He uses the same skill set and creative thinking but translates it to help people with UX design. ‘ in case you were wondering what UX or User Experience design is, A UX designer maps out how people interact with products and services, They map out the what, when, where, how and who will use a product or service. This allows a brand or business to help target the right people, create a fun and engaging experience at all stages. Even working with others has been challenging do to a defective hernia mesh implant that causes chronic pain. He does keep him from working but it makes him choose how and what he works on more wisely. We go into many other things during the podcast like how to use peers for accountability, tools for staying connected over the web and new ways to avoid college debt while earning your education. To Connect With Jonathan and listen to the whole episode follow the links below: https://www.instagram.com/jmthecreative/ https://jmthecreative.com/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ Screw the fear, this is what ive been waiting for my whole life, i cant let fear get in my way “ JTC Beats ( @jtcbeats ) Minneapolis based producer has been honing his craft for over 10 years now, Starting off on the drums at the age of 11. He liked the idea that the drums set the tempo and the beat that really carried the song. Growing up in a major city with no large label presence created an environment that if you want to make it in music, you'll have to do it on your own. Combine that with the harsh winters that force you indoors for many months of the year, you have the perfect situation that removes excuses for not putting in the work. Being naturally introverted, its easy for JTC to bury himself in the studio but he understands the importance of building relationships. Thats why he spends the first 1-2 hours in bed working on his social media before he starts his “work day” He has developed the philosophy of making at least one new beat a day. He doesn't expect everyone to lead to something but it helps develop the momentum required to keep moving and cultivates constancy. As he becomes more known he only works harder. Putting in 12-14 hour days for the last 5 years has started to pay off. He now has people coming to him which gives him the leverage. Working that much can create a bit of a creative block from time to time so to spark new creativity he travels to new areas and creates new experiences. For many other great tips and more about his story, be sure to follow the links below. https://www.instagram.com/jtcbeats/ https://www.asapmob.com/ https://www.instagram.com/officialmdhmn/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ everyone is worried about follower ratio, but you following someone is the first step to building a connection. “ Sour Rap ( @sourrap ) was like most children growing up, was excited about something that his parents wouldn't let him enjoy, in his case it was rap. He used to sneak rap videos on MTV and write down the lyrics so he could rap them to himself later. Eventually he would begin writing his own. Coming from a place like New Jersey, where rap doesn't have a mainstream presence, “helps keep you from getting put into a box and gives the freedom to become your own artist. He tells us how social media has been key in growing his fan base, spending time in the virtual community and have conversations with others is what keeps people around. If he had to start all over he would double down on reaching out and meeting new people. “ when you have something going on like a new song or album you need to tell everyone about it and let them know, don't worry if they wont read your DM, its okay that some don't” One thing he reminds us about and maybe the most important thing in the podcast is that when you're working on your passion, you'll treat it the same way you do your day job. So if you work hard at work you'll work hard at your music, if you're lazy at work that will show up too. Sour talks about the value of collaboration. When you have a bunch of people working on the same project it helps because you can be held accountable to do your best work and be pushed to create your best projects. “ Even Kanye has a team of 40 to produce an album “ Be sure to follow Sour Rap with the links below and check out his music. https://ffm.to/sourrap https://www.instagram.com/sourrap/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ If you're doing it for a specific number of plays or downloads then you are probably doing it for the wrong reasons “ Josh Whitt ( @unreasonabledoubtwv ) may embody the old phrase “if you do what you love, then you'll never work a day in your life “ more than anyone you've ever met with his podcast. Growing up in the great state of West Virginia, Josh was a huge fan of sports and played many of them as a child. One of the setbacks of living in a state with a population of only 1.8 million people is there are no professional sports teams. So Josh and his family cheer on the next best thing West Virginia State, where his love for watching and playing basketball has grown. For many seasons Josh would talk to his family over the phone after a big game and have a recap of the events, what the team did right and wrong, exciting moments and so on and so forth. After hearing about Anchor, a distribution platform for podcasters, he took a leap out of his comfort zone and used the same phone and conversation topics to create a fun sports talk show by just hitting record. The fascination part is they cover mainly basketball and college basketball has a relatively short season, so Josh has had to get creative to keep the weekly publication going year round. This his lead him to talk to ex-players of WVU, sports writers and ever bringing other fans on to give them some spotlight. When asking him about his success and ability to stay constant he tells us “ it keep my expectations low, this is a hobby and I enjoy it. I will continue to do it as long as I enjoy it.” This hobby of his has gained traction now getting sponsors for the show and reaching a global audience as Anchor has grown as a platform. If you listen to the whole episode we cover some early mistakes and even fans that are truck drivers can manipulate your analytics. . For tons of laughs listen the whole way thru and be sure to follow Josh with all the links below. https://anchor.fm/unreasonabledoubt https://www.instagram.com/unreasonabledoubtwv/ https://dyer-prime-creative-group-llc.printavo.com/merch/unreasonabledoubt https://www.facebook.com/unreasonabledoubtwv/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“ If you take enough small steps in the right direction the end products will be something you're incredibly proud of “ Josh Hall ( @splitswimco ) A Professional swimmer who retired in 2016 but didn't want to leave the community that meant so much to him for so long, fast forward to today and you have of the most influential swimming communities and businesses that everyone could learn from.* Around 10 years old Josh was tired of having a sister that was faster than him in the pool so he joined a team with the goal to pass her up. Little did he know that he wasn't joining a team, he was joining a family that is still there for him today.* After retiring in 2016 he begun to missing the “pain” of training, he missed waking up everyday with a goal and a group of people working towards that same mission. “ being on a team is more like a family, you train together, travel together, win together and lose together “. He couldn't stay out of the pool for long as he now trains for Iron Man races * Looking for a way to give back to the community that made him into the man he is, Josh joined forces with another poolmate and founded Split Swim Co. We dive into SSC and learn many valuable lessons about building a brand. * One thing that he urges is to just get started, pick something simple and execute against it. Trade perfection in for speed and get to work, you won't know what your community wants until you've showed up enough and then they will tell you.* For many great tips on building a business and establishing brand be sure to listen to the full episode.* To connect with Josh and SSC follow the links bellow.* https://www.instagram.com/splitswimco/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“ If life was easy then we wouldn't have a lot of great stories to remember it by “ Isaac Mashman (@isaacmashman) could be classified as a serial experincincer, when ever he seems to have a very direct path to the next logical part of his life he runs the other way and jumps off the biggest cliff he can find. Listening to his story and Isaac speak you'd think he was a 40 something startup CEO that's been around a bit but you quickly learn he's a 19 year old founder that decided to cram a lifetime of experiences into 2 short years. As a senior in high school, Isaac worked hard to get good grades which lead to courtship from colleges and scholarships. Free college, most of us would be excited with that opportunity. But he knew deep down it didn't feel right, it wasn't what he wanted or what would make him happy. Instead he took a leap of faith and moved to California with hopes and dreams of creating businesses with some friends, that ended up backing out and leaving him stranded. Most people at this point in their journey would have went home, not Isaac, he decided to miss his return flight on purpose and crashed on couches learning as much as he could from his surroundings and the experience. Not too long after he found himself in the French countryside, move 6500 miles across the world to meet a girl. It didn't go exactly as planned but her and her family still invited him to stay and he learned a lot about living off the land and learning to be happy with having enough. Reflecting during the conversation Isaac puts things into perspective “ Im 19 and if i would have went the traditional route of going to college for marketing or whatever I would be still taking electives and learning about billboards. Trusting myself I've got to travel the world and learn things that can only be taught with experience” One of the many things we see in his story is that he is always true to himself. He does what he feels is the best thing in that moment even if its unpopular and he understands that its not going to go according to plan and there will be some things that he needs to learn. Be sure to follow the links below to Connect with Isaac : https://isaacmashman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/isaacmashman/?hl=en Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“Nothing is inherently perfect, otherwise it would be no fun” CircleDiamondSquare ( @circlediamondsquare) is a California producer and creator making custom albums and songs. CDS is a mainstream instruments player playing over 62 different instruments to be the best he can be. CDS is all about the game. He spends up to six hours on single tracks to be the best music in the game. He has talked about his two albums and especially is latest upcoming album Circle To Second album where he created up to 55 tracks and is in the process of choosing what will best fit. His main goal is to get the content out there and be productive in time. Staying humble and having fresh ears when listening back to his music before creating humbles CDS to hey the flow going. He uses sonic structure as a way to help create mixes of instruments and how the game is changing in California in the music scene. He also talks about pouring into your work and not worrying about other common opinions from others or thoughts that ruin your train of your thought. We talk about the evolution of the music game on social media and how CDS will leave one of the craziest legacies. Be sure to check out all these crazy nuggets in this gem of a episode. Follow CDS on social media: https://instagram.com/circlediamondsquare?igshid=zvl77dawfto5 https://open.spotify.com/album/11PeWfQbkgFe7wo9ha6jcq?nd=1 Connect with us:  https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/  https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“Determining when your going to procrastinate is 90% of the game” Doug Golinski (@kickinthebuttmotivation) is a work at home dad helping clients and family create a work based schedule to get the most done without procrastinating. Doug is not concerned about making mistakes in his life, rather he cares about the message and grind of having creators and procrastinators getting things done. Doug is all about simplicity. He learned a lot about simplicity through trial and error through video and post making. He uses engagement and taking care of quality customers to help not only retain quality customer service, but also maintaining discipline to not stress and rush things. Doug talks about batching and the impotence of getting ahead on tasks and learning new stuff. Learning by doing and the trial by fire approach proves to be a great way to go as real time is taking over. Doug talks about his podcasting experience and how he becomes a guest on other shows to network successfully in Denver, Colorado. There is plenty of nuggets in this great episode from Doug. Follow Doug on Social Media: https://instagram.com/kickinthebuttmotivation?igshid=1ih227cow6oj6 Connect With Us: Connect with us:  https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/  https://linktr.ee/TheUp

" I don't even call my fans, fans... I just call them friends." Lejitt (@onlylejitt) is a rapper and artist out of Bristol in the UK. Lejitt has went through some of the most mentally taxing times in his childhood questioning whether he was worth the time. He used the legit personality and mental fortitude to push through his times. A major fan of Logic the rapper and pioneering his trail in the rap game, Lejitt talks about how music has become more independent and business side to help creators insure the best for their fans. Lejitt talks about how his friend and fellow rap creator Gabe Britton has been an influence to help create his albums such as Hell Advocates. Lejitt has gone on to produce freestyles and These Days which was a contest winner song. Lejitt as a late bloomer is not concerned about the short term and is only focused on the grind to help make things happen for his mid 20's and early 30's. Lejitt is just getting started and stay tuned for more from him and the future of this rising international talent.  Follow OnlyLejitt on all of the following platforms.  https://www.instagram.com/onlylejitt/ https://open.spotify.com/album/58lg69ZH8J4WXjozfkWJjZ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhVV3cu2Kas https://soundcloud.com/onlylejitt/these-days-feat-breana-marin Connect with us:  https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/  https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“I love to work way too much and I lose track of time like nobody's business.” Infamuz ( @infamuz ) is a local rapper and chill vibes DJ from Kansas City. Traveling around festivals and always interested in new Technology, Infamuz talks about his story from The East Coast scene of music in festivals to using his Logitech to mix his stuff. He dives into the DJ scene and talks about the vibes of his work and creating content for people. He has big aspirations with his new island vibe music and EP's dropping for 2019 and beyond. Check all the biggest nuggets in this episode and Be sure to follow Infamuz on all social media platforms. https://instagram.com/infamuz?igshid=kynjtvsz36me https://www.infamuz.com/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“You need to spend money to make money.” Jae Williams (@realjaewilliams) is a self made musician and gaming enthusiast. Jae is from the Ohio area and loves to create a culture of hands on learning in both as an artist and a game developer. During his childhood, Jae loved games and now is a web developer developing mobile games to help people expand their knowledge and have fun while experiencing games. Jae loves to balance the act of rapping and gaming in both aspects and looks forward to graduating college in the fall. Jae loves to use his experience and balance in both industries to make waves with his fans and people as well. He also discusses his support from his family and friends to make the most of his passions. Follow Jae Williams: https://instagram.com/realjaewilliams?igshid=n3nlh70ckalv https://jaewilliams.com/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“Everybody has a brand that's going to withhold and withstand if they do the right thing.” Tim McRae (@wtf_foodtruck) The Founder Of WTF is not your ordinary business owner. Coming from the oil industry and being financially in debt for a couple years, he started his first food truck business. Using limited resources and knowledge when starting out, Tim relied on his buddy Freddy for advice and now teaches others to do the same starting out. WTF doesn't believe in competition and have built a culture to be user friendly both online with the consumer and other businesses. Tim is a hard nose to the grindstone North Easterner. He will do whatever it takes to make it happen. He also has plans to continually make those small gestures make a big impact especially on slow days. With WTF making moves to go from a seasonal business to an all around business, Tim thanks his beautiful wife and his family to make this dream a reality. With no off days and a vision to move down South one day, Tim uses his motivation to show his hand and always win the game no matter the obstacles ahead. Be sure to check the full episodes out for all the golden tips. Check out WTF links below to connect: https://instagram.com/wtf_foodtruck?igshid=qeq9x8qs2u8d https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xgXAvjSmp60&feature=youtu.be Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ the same friends you came in with wont always be the same ones you leave with “ Vexed the Barber ( @vexedoriginal ) has always been drawn to music one way or another. Feeling outcasted and misunderstood in school he opted for hardcore music shows over parties and hangouts. These drove his ambitions and changed his inspirations. In the begging his music with the scene he frequent most, sticking the hardcore style until a group of friends came together to test the hip hop waters. He is the only one still around from that group but isn't alone. Vexed has made it almost a mission to surround himself with the right people. Building a network of like minded ambitious people is something he tells us is pinnacle to make it over the long term. He chose a less familiar route to fuel his music career, picking up clippers and going to school to become a barber, common but once he graduated he didn't head to the shop, instead he brings the shop to you. “ if people are willing to spend an extra $5 for a cheese burger I bet they would be willing to spend $20 for a good haircut “ So he tested the waters and the waters provided. He uses his “day job” to found his life while music builds his legacy. Building a team and find new people to collaborate with are the primary focuses for today. He used small goals that add up to the big goals to stay on track. “ I don't want to get into my 40's and look back and wish I did something” that's why he advises everyone, especially if you're younger, if you have an idea, just do it now. Don't wait and go after it today. There are many other nuggets and great philosophies in this episode. Be sure to follow the links below to stay in touch and listen to Vexed's music https://www.vexedoriginal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vexedoriginal/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ everyone is going to have their lucky moments if they put themselves in the right direction “ Josh Sanchez (@sann_chezz ) at first glance one might assume he has achieved more already then most every will and you wouldn't be wrong. His bio is like a growing highlight reel. This was no accident and he is only getting started. If you listen to his message there is a common theme, consistent hard work creates more opportunities, more opportunities to create “luck”. After playing baseball for 14 years and watching his brother who grew up playing basketball for 10, sports has been a major part of his life and he knew he wanted to stay in that environment. Josh shares with us how athletes, big and famous, struggle with all the same mental challenges you and I face. Luckly in todays day and age its easier to have big conversations about important topics like this. Connecting sports to mental health is exactly what Josh does on his podcast and radio show Swoop Radio. Like many of us Josh struggled with anxiety and fear due to circumstances in his life. People like his Grandmother have helped him get through it. It is the reason why it is so important for him to speak up and out about these aliments. Speaking of consistency, Josh's school was visited by a sports producer for ABC. He took it upon himself to stay in contact with this individual and keep working on his own show. Once an internship opened up the producer reached out to let him know and Josh took the rest from there. Once making it to the final 20 candidates Josh was given 5 mins to pitch the producers on why he was the right choice. He was able to beat out all the other candidates including ones with much more experience and better education. Proof that once given the opportunity, all you have to do is take your shot and sometimes it goes in. Now he's back to running his own show while being a radion host at 89.1 WYBF . He's working hard creating opportunities and looking for the next shot to take. Be sure to follow Josh and check out his podcast with the links below. https://www.instagram.com/sann_chezz/ https://www.instagram.com/swoopradio_/ https://anchor.fm/swoop-radio Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ most people think its bullshit. The more you speak it the more you begin to fuel your actions” Mitch Ciccarelli ( @sargeamerica ) was like most teens in highschool, ambitious with a dream but no real plan to get there. It was around this time he was asked an important question by his step dad about his ambition of being a broadcast journalist, “ how are you going to get there? “ It was after this conversation that he decides to talk to a recruiter about joining the Airforce. It started off as a way to satisfy his parents but after failing the entrance exam it turned into more of a mission to see what he could do. His competitive nature served him because his results improved so much after a month they thought he cheated and had to retake it a 3rd time. After 9 years in the Air Force he has grown to love the life and culture. He now in a ROTC program grooming the next line of officers where he finds great joy and fulfillment working with young adults and helping them develop. One of the remarkable things we noticed during the interview is Mitch's ability to keep it light and not take life so seriously. He a huge Mets fan and stays in the know with happening in sports. So much so he's given thought to starting back up his own college career and moving towards that sports psychology degree while he climbs the ranks of the military, hopefully landing in the rare Chief Master Sergeant role. To follow and keep tabs on the REAL Mitch Ciccarelli follow the links below https://www.instagram.com/sargeamerica/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“ you will never go back to your old life, there is a reason what happened to you happened “ Bonnie ( @poshnotions ) seems to be on a traditional path. Humble beginnings, hustling selling Avon and Pampered Chef and becoming an accountant. Life seemed to be on track being a mom of 2 but then life did that thing that it does and threw a crazy curve ball. After a major health scare that lead to 15 days in the hospital paralyzed, she was able to make it home but life would never be the same. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles. She spent 6 years in a state of denial trying to operate at her normal pace of life but continually experienced burnout and started second guessing her path. Garyvee has impacted many of us and Bonnie no exception. She ended up meeting him and that was the beginning of entering the “hustle and grind” ecosystem that has become so popular and glamorous today. The problem is that with her health in the state that it is, she couldn't grind and put in all the hours that the top entrepreneurs are. So he had to learn to #crushitmyway . A movement to use the best practices from the best business minds in a way that fit her life. With this renewed direction and mindset she started reaching out to people who also struggled trauma and/or illness hoping to share their story or pulling them out of the victim mindset. “ people often focus on their illness and forget they are in a state of healing “ “Unbreakable was born because I wanted to express the strength someone of those who are going through these things really has” We hear ads on the TV and other places all the time for many illnesses and diseases but its hard to imagine what surviving each day with them can be like. Bonnie is working on taking the Unbreakable Campaign to the next level by creating a resource and reference center for people to use that are experiencing things like her. Look for her book to come out as well, walking us through her life and the story of her overcoming up to the point of creation of Unbreakable. Follow the links below to connect with Bonnie https://www.instagram.com/poshnotions/ https://poshnotions.com/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/ https://linktr.ee/TheUp

“You can create your own life, so why not create it” Panic (@Panic8577) was taught at a young age to carve his own path and try not to follow the crowd. Growing up he would listen to artists like Anita Baker and Chaka Khan which moved him to music but as music shifted so did his interests and style. Going from a R&B soulful artist to following in the footsteps of MC Hammer and Kriss Kross. He tells out to pay attention because in the next 6 years he will have another major style shift At the age of 15 Panic walked away from $50,000 music deal. He tells us it was one of the hardest but best decisions he's made. It has allowed him to develop as an artist and maintain his freedom to make choices. How did he have the nerve at 15 to walk away from all that money? Well his mom once asked him about his Jordan and Nike branded shirts. He told her he wore them because he liked the brand. Her Reply was timeless “ You know why I where plan shirts? So I can Create my own” She proceeds to tell him that he should be wearing shirts with his own branding. She was a major influence in his life, always taking him to meet people of importance and ownership. Did matter if it was a big banker or a business owner, she always made sure he was in the conversation. You can always start somewhere seems to be good advice as he first began sharing his music at flea markets to get exposure. We get into many other topics like the value of the different platforms and how to think about distributing music in this online world. You'll have to listen to the full episode for those nuggets. Be Sure to follow Panic with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/panic8577/ https://open.spotify.com/album/30P3DSiM6vVBkuqop2Pq6B Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/

“I had the outlook, I had the responsibility and i had the work ethic when I needed it. But i was not taking responsibility for all my actions” Eric Duffert (@eric_d_duffert) is a serial learner turned podcaster and communications specialist. But this wasn't all intentional. Eric transferred to Tampa University as a Sophomore, this caused him to gravitate towards the other new kids at the school, the freshmen. It was in these new friendships he met josiah cafiero, his now podcast co host. After college they both went back to their hometowns and stayed in touch from time to time via phone call. They would discuss some of the deeper life topics and after a while decided the information being discussed was so valuable there was no reason others should get to hear it as well. One of the things Eric claims to be a big help towards their success is staying humble and listening to their audience. You might think an idea or topic is a good idea but that doesn't mean your audience is going to enjoy it. Listening to him now, you'd think eric was born this upbeat positive guy but thats not even close to the truth. He only developed this balanced peacefulness after a destructive downward spiral that moved him to develop his spirituality. He now uses books from authors like Jordan Peterson, Bruce Lipton and Robert Greene to continually mold his mind. To connect with Eric and Listen to his Podcast be sure to follow the links below: https://www.instagram.com/eric_d_duffert/ https://www.instagram.com/tol_pod/ https://anchor.fm/TOLpodcast Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/

“I wanted people to connect with their inner child because to me that's our true self “ Yara (@yarakamal) Is the founder of Scoriaworld that was launched with a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised of $15,000. Its an eco-conscious yoga brand focused on reconnecting people to their creativity. She had always been drawn to art and creativity but at some point in life she felt he style change and he creativity dwindle. ** At university Yara studied fashion design communication where she learned to look for trends and attempt to predict the next thing coming up in culture. It was an uncomfortable experience since it was a world of judgment. ** To get back to herself she started doing yoga as a physical practice but quickly started feeling physical results. Looking to become more creative and connect with a happier version of herself she started looking towards children's art. This is were Scoria started to form. She took the concepts from children's artwork and started translating them onto cork yoga mats with the intent that people could reconnection with a truer version of themselves during their movement practices. ** Yara explains that with creativity, as children we express ourselves freely without judgement but as we grow older we adopt other people's expectations and beliefs losing that truest part of ourselves. There normally inst judgment in children's art. ** She has always been drawn to art, Yara started drawing at a young age and over time started sketching fashion art. Once in high school, her work shifted to a more dark, big topic style that helped express her challenges with bigger life struggles. ** Yara believes when making big shifts in life it's okay to take it slow. Whether it's adopting a yoga practice or reducing single use water bottles. ** To connect with Yara and Scoria be sure to follow the links below: https://www.instagram.com/yarakamal/ https://www.instagram.com/scoriaworld/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/

“I've seen people with a million followers not be able to sell 2 t-shirts” J-Hustle ( @tharealjhustle ) Philadelphia Rapper born and raised has been honing his craft for a long time despite only having an online presence for just over a year** Growing up in the culture of hip-hop, J was able to see what rappers were talking about in his everyday life. Building a fan base in his local community is a challenge though because in Philly it's everyone against everyone.** He seems to be at his most creative during the late hours of the night, something we've heard many great writers also talk about. Keeping the distractions and feedback to a minimum during the writing process, J prefers to be in isolation when being creative** One of his unique tactics is creating unique content for different platforms instead reusing everything across the board. This seems tied to his “don't take life too seriously” approach to life. “ you can be a gangster but still laugh and have fun a little” ** In order to collaborate well, you can be too proud J tells us. Approach every connection in a manner of “ how can I help this person and what can I learn from this interaction?”** J has tons of Knowledge bombs so be sure to listen to the full episode. To connect with J-Hustle and follow his journey follow the Links below: https://www.instagram.com/tharealjhustle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-E8OAtqw6GRaJLCBgtsiw https://twitter.com/tharealjhustle https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Just-For-Fun/tharealjhustle-442260976212468/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion/

“ I definitely don't want to be the guy that makes it and inst friends with his team”  Britt Dowd** ( @lawncareleaderspodcast ) runs an amazing podcast that at first glance is about landscaping and the green industry but once you start listening you understand its so much more. Britt started his company, Green Again Lawns back on 2009. It was a him and I operation and he didn't always have the answers but that didn't stop him from progressing forward. He started educating himself with audio books and then transitioned into podcasts. As he learned and become more experienced his successes kept rising as well. This sparked his interest to share his own story and start a podcast of his own.  Once He discovered Anchor it was game over and he launched the “ lawn care leaders podcast” where he brings on experts, talks business and documents his companies journey.  His best advice to anyone trying to sell things or run a business?  1) Start with sales. You have to be closing deals or you don't have a business  2) Increase profitability  3) Delegate tasks  He believes in doing a lot for and with his teams, it could be golfing or a cool incentive but its because he understands you can't track everything. Somethings are just good for people and you won't be able to measure the ROI  Mr. Dowd has so much to offer we hope you listen to the podcast and check out the links below to connect with him:  https://www.instagram.com/lawncareleaderspodcast/  https://www.instagram.com/green_again_lawn/  Connect with us  https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion  follow The United Promotion on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“Know yourself, Atleast have a starting point” Riko (@itsrikowithak) has become a staple in Fayetteville North Carolina when it comes to Rap. When looking at some people's success it's easy to assume that they started off great or everything comes easy to them. Its often that we don't get to see what's going on behind the scenes. Riko's first album took 4 years to write. Seems like a drop in the bucket to his 10 year music career where things seem to be happening faster and faster where a great song can come from some luck and 20 minutes of studio time. “Singing is a deep emotional expression for me” Riko tells us when he talks about his love for performing. Growing up he would join student governments and different contests just to be able to get on stage and be apart of something. Riko didn't start in his small town though. He was born in Miami but prefers the small town vibe because everyone seems hungrier to get theirs and keeps the pace going. After 10 years of experience Riko does have some advice Rehearsing makes it easier and less stressful Know yourself because others will try to mold you into their vision Have a plan, even if you change it start from somewhere Learn to market yourself the same everywhere so people can find you Like always there are so many nuggets you will have to listen to the whole interview to get the rest. Besure to connect with Riko using the links below https://www.instagram.com/itsrikowithak/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1WIbf3D4TiZAfeuKqmihtg Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“Its about moving creatively and efficiently to the next obstacle” Ryan Leonardow ( @free2move_parkour) once witnessed a stranger pull a flip from a flap pole, He immediately ran up to the guy asking where he learned to do such a thing and ways pointed to a local gym. He seemed liked a natural, mastering the back flip in one day. He gravitated to the sport of parkour and quickly jumped into the culture. He believes the Parkour community may be one of the most inviting and helpful there is. Ever wonder how they land sick flip and sustained such insane holds? Mainly body weight exercises. Ryan primarily relies on his own weight to create the resistance required to build tremendous strength. He combines rock climbing, different parkour routines and some free running logic to create great lines and overcome challenging obstacles. The freedom of expression and an outlet for creativity found in the sport has moved him ( no pun intended ) begin coaching children to form their own lines and fine balance. Ryan has simple but big plans for the future and we cant see how things play out for him follow him with the link below: https://www.instagram.com/free2move_parkour/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“It's not about going to class, It's about attending the classes that will help you achieve the life that you want” Kyle (@kylegspeaks) was tired of seeing so many people dissatisfied with life so he began doing what anyone would have done, he asked why and what was causing this? He has a similar path as a lot of us, he was working in corporate america listening to some many of his coworkers complain and be upset. What he found was that there were many tools, resources and businesses wanting to help you become something. Learn a trade, get a degree and analyze your strengths. But what about what you want to be? We never teach children or adults how to choose what's best for them or even most enjoyable. So he started reflecting on his experience and do some research. The conclusion was a book and then a company “To The Next Step” See when looking up at our lives there are many choices and things we are “supposed” to do. All that can create stress and unneeded anxiety. Instead of trying to tackle the long list of life long responsibilities at once he helps people break down life one step at a time. A simple way to look at his process is the quote above. When you can focus on classes being a stepping stone to the life you chose it's much easier to take on and complete. Its interesting to watch Kyle apply some of this to his own life. He needed an audience and the gatekeepers seemed to be holding it ransom so he wrote the book so people could choose to hear his message for themselves. Although social media is important to today's business world, posting daily on instagram won't necessarily get more people on his programs so he chose to use partnerships with local brick and mortar stores. Kyle has been very generous and has decided to give anyone who joins one of his programs a 10% discount if you mention his podcast episode. This is not a paid advertisement but a gift to the audience. We encourage people to take advantage of it. Use the links below to redeem your offer and connect with Kyle: https://tothenextstep.org/ https://lnk.bio/o9C9 https://www.instagram.com/kylegspeaks/ https://www.instagram.com/2thenextstep/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

" you have to make sure youre not trying to copy everyone else " Sean ( @ard.sean) Is a young hustler out here trying to inspire others and spread positivity. He leverages the power of apps like Instagram to post inspirational quotes to help people get through a hard day or the bad times. He believes in working hard in each class and really in life with every opportunity not just the ones you like. He has found that people are always willing to help, whether it be a teacher, a friend or even a complete stranger on the internet some can always be there for you. Not only does he attempt to keep people on track with his positive messages but he is building his own community on servers like discord. People can come together and chat or debate all kinds of things there include his favorite sports. If he continues to push him self and work hard he hopes to some day do sports commentating or some form of broadcast journalism because he feels like he can talk sports forever. Connect with Sean with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/ard.sean/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“ the things you do should add to your purpose “ David Yarde (@thedsmy ) seems like a jack of all trades when you first listen to his list of accomplishments and skills. Under further investigation you can understand that he is simply living life based around a set of principles and values David struggled with a lot of the normal childhood challenges we have all faced at some point in time in our life. Whether that was getting into programming and design, not as cool and popular when he was growing up, or getting bullied for not doing what everyone else was doing. He unknowingly developed a valuable skill that has a direct impact on not only his own success but others, blocking out the noise. With everyone being a guru and the big push to develop your own brand its hard to decide what and who to listen to. Where should I spend my time? What strategy should I use? “Its east to listen to everyone and become confused on what to do next”  David recommends tuning almost everyone out and look for those who want to work together to build something great After getting a job in sale he quickly realized he wanted to get back what he enjoyed and that design. Always working on or towards things he loves, that he really has the heart for is one of the things David gives credit for his consistency over the years. Even working on something you have a deep passion for can get redundant and the ideas can stop flowing. When that happens get outside if not outdoors at least outside of your normal projects and surroundings to inspire new creativity. We all have many ideas that can be great ideas in their own right but you have to remain focused. Work on your main focus until completion before taking on too much. David is a great business mind who's historical track record speaks for its self. Be sure to follow him with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/thedsmy/ https://davidyarde.com/ Connect with us     https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion  follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“It can be so easy to say you shouldn't start until you know how to do something. But you should start and learn as you go?” Matt Wheaton  @mj.wheaton Have you ever felt like you've created a box you cant escape? Do you feel like your branding or name has you restricted? Then simply change it. Matt is a teacher is a science teacher in the great country of Canada that has a passion to not only inspire others but arm them with the tools to become. He started with a simple task, Gratitude Everyday, a podcast and social movement encouraging others to live life with more gratitude. He wanted to branch out and cover more topics and felt that using the name “gratitude everyday” wouldn't make sense so he re-branded and relaunched. That was the beginning of “gr8ness everyday” This time Matt branched out into other types of content like video and a more aggressive Instagram presence to supplement the podcast. His YouTube channel has had over 500,000 minutes watched The secret to his success? “ My first year making videos I looked at as skill acquisition. I wasn't planning on anyone paying attention yet. I just wanted to get good and stay consistent. I wanted to make sure on good days I'm putting out content and the worst days you're putting out content” We can feel overwhelmed making content for some many platforms but Matt sees podcasting as a potential “passive” content strategy because he can just strip the audio from the videos he makes for YouTube. Goal setting has been a major theme of highly effective people on the podcast and Matt is know exception. He believes in value based learning and has adopted the 20/20/20 philosophy by Robin Sharma. His next objective is to find ways to monetize so he can expand his content and services. To connect with Matt and get access to his tools and services us the links below: https://www.instagram.com/gr8nesseveryday/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2b_xBTfYu4AteTATzgg4Q Connect with us    https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“ I've been writing poetry since middle school, how different can writing a song be?” Young Cole “@officialyoungcole “ had a slightly less than conventional path to music. .Since middle school, he has been writing poetry. He was actually pretty good at, winning awards and placing 3rd in the state which landed him the opportunity to read his work on stage, little did he know that the stage we become some place he belonged. Cole grew up in Georgia and moved to Louisiana to with his grandmother to help care for his great grandmother who was suffering from Alzheimer. It was definitely a culture shock. At the time Louisiana was number one in death by murder and even though there was a large music culture it wasn't collaborative. Georgia has slowly been coming up and a hub for fresh new artists and music styles. This helped the music community come together in a kinda ATL against the world. Artists and producers all willing to work together to put the state on the map. LA people didn't have the same tempo or hustle and definitely not as open minded to work together on projects. At Lafayette university Young Cole met his with which is where his musical journey began. Before she was his wife, shew was the girl he was dating getting dissed by her ex, a local coming up artist. Cole decided he wanted to teach him some respect so he came out with a response diss track. Cole comes from a long line of gospel christian singers so it must have been in his blood because in a matter of 4 years he went from recording a single for his girl honor to traveling and performing for the summer. There's so much more that we couldn't cover it in the description. Listen to the full episode everywhere podcast are found. Be sure to follow the links below to find Young Cole and all his music. https://www.instagram.com/officialyoungcole/ https://ffm.to/2ayyof3slv Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“ don't change your style, Come as you are and be true to yourself” Peter Stone ( @peterstone_music ) Started his music career incredibly young. He started recording for fun at the age of 14 an quickly started getting noticed as his group started doing more and more shows. His first single “number one” instantly got the attention of local magazines and media outlets. Now at 22 hes been traveling and doing shows all summer. Working a full time job by day, creating and producing music by evening and promoting by night is how Peter spends most of his time. When he does step away hes hanging out with his boys playing basketball, messing around with music or playing chess. One of the biggest pieces of advice he can give is be aware of those people you surround yourself with. “ if you're around a bunch of people going where you want to be, you might just get there too” keeping his circle of friends tight and intentional is something that comes up over and over again in the interview.. For him being an independent artist means being free. He may not have all the support of a labels team but that's why he has to work so hard to have the same impact. He talks about “ don't treat your passion like a job, keep doing it the way you got started, FUN. Peter advises all young artists or anyone getting start to stay true to who they are, develop your sound or craft and learn as much as possible. Even though the summer comes to a close Peter intends to leverage his work ethic and connections to book more shows and travel to more place in the future. To listen to Peter's music and connect with him online follow the links below: https://www.instagram.com/peterstone_music/ https://soundcloud.com/peter-stone-475647293/fear-ft-upstars-prod-b-mac Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion

“ A lot of times we think in the frame of mind that we have to create the full product right away ...but there is almost always a more effective way” Dave Gallant ( dave_gallant ) took a trip to Manhattan to get some fresh Ideas for his tech incubator. Ideas did he get but they wouldn't be what you expected. Dave grew up in Canada and enjoy snowboarding life and everything that came with that. Enjoying the punk rock scene, traveling all the time and converting a large van into a type of mobile home to accommodate the life style. A lifestyle that would pull on his heart strings for many years to come. After his return from New York, Dave realized even though he enjoyed what he was doing in the corporate world, there was something very important missing in his life, Freedom. Dave has always felt a pull towards a more nomadic life. One without as many rules and expectations, one that allows you to unplug from the routine and live life in your moment. He started a Tumblr page centered around the concept. Little did he know this would be the cornerstone to building the powerhouse brand Gridless Life. After some careful thought and consideration he quit his job and listed all of his belongings to be sold online and trade his 1500 sq ft apartment for his 62 sq ft van and his freedom. After 5 months of being a nomad he was surprised to feel a sense of homelessness and disconnect in a way that wasn't expected. It was the value of a homebase of operations or a pillar of belonging that he was missing. We covered so much Im going to run out of space to type a description so you'll have to check out the podcast to hear the rest. To connect with Dave be sure to click the links below: https://www.instagram.com/dave_gallant/ https://www.instagram.com/gridlesslife/ http://www.gridlesslife.com/ Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion Follow the podcast everywhere podcasts can be found https://anchor.fm/the-united-promotion

“The best thing I did for the podcast was become consistent. Just start with once a week, then maybe start twice” -Miss D ( @yovy_d ) hs been using her experience in the corporate world to create something of her own. She hosts and produces “ The Yovy D Show” a podcast where she discuss business and use of skills with other business minded people. Yovy may be best known for her keen eye for a good marketing strategy. She understands the power of using social media and other digital outlets as tools to create a business and not just a place to be a watcher. Listening to the episode it would be easy to think she was born with something special and think she has this all figured out. She has had to be patient just like the rest of us “ we all start at 0 “ she reminds us. She too had to overcome imposter syndrome and figure out how to package her skills and strengths into something that could provide value to other people. After connecting with all these people she has decided it was time to create the party that she was hoping to be invited to. She has partnered with other local podcasters to create the SoCal Podcast Explosion, ane event where podcaster can come together and interact with like minded people. If that wasn't enough, she is focused on building tools and workshops for people looking to learn skills in the media world, create more content for the Latin market and build out a daily show. Be sure to follow Yovy D with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/yovy_d/ https://anchor.fm/yovy-d Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion Follow the podcast everywhere podcasts can be found https://anchor.fm/the-united-promotion

“ you have to be willing to push through it, There were a lot of times that I questioned it. What am I doing here, why am I doing this” Joel Lachance ( @lachanceski ) learned at a young age that he had no problem working hard, he just wanted to work for himself and not others. He didn't shy away from employment though, instead he did work that would build skills, not income. He started a cleaning business with his wife in Ontario Canada. The used his drive for business and her experience and passion for cleaning services to create a power packed duo that has been thriving for 5 years now. When you hear about the 17 employees that have now and the expansion of their management team it would be easy to believe that it was smooth sailing but that couldn't be further from the truth. At 22 Joel filled for bankruptcy, during this time he received a job offer that could have turned things around financially for the couple. He explains “maybe I won't go bankrupt if I take the job, maybe I won't. But then I wont get the skills I need for the future.” Even though life has made a turn in their favor because of their hard work Joel believes its important to constantly remind yourself it could disappear tomorrow. He teaches his children gratitude and appreciation by doing volunteer work at homeless shelters. Him and his wife feel like letting them see what some people are going through and what life could be like is the best way to keep them humble. You would think with a thriving company Joel would kick back and take it easy, you couldn't be more wrong. With the time freedom he has created, Joel has started a clothing line to create awareness for mental health and add an additional stream of income. He has also partnered with a local university to record videos for his podcast and YouTube channel. Be sure to connect with Joel with the links below: https://www.instagram.com/lachanceski/ https://www.facebook.com/coffewithjoe/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZjvufU51zn52dZtFHymUxA follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion Follow the podcast everywhere podcasts can be found

 ”Quitting last forever, pain is only temporary. “ Young Asko ( @youngasko ) is a German producer transitioning to DJ.  He drew a lot of influence listening to bands like Linkin Park, Cold Play and One Republic with his dad. His love for music grew and eventually blossomed when he started mixing his own.  We talk about the different genres of German Rap and how its has been transformed because of turkish influences.  He credits cross platform distribution for a lot of his success. He tells us how uploading new tracks and content consistently and on multiple platforms has helped grow his brand. Once you start getting the attention you have to engage with your fans and followers. One thing that stood out was a desire to connect with people just like him. People that are passionate about music and wanting to create something new and exciting. A Lot of people try to find everyone, why not focus on your type of people? To connect with Young Asko follow the links below   https://www.instagram.com/youngasko/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFkKf6JDs-4vAt-5PbZcrg    follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion Follow the podcast everywhere podcasts can be found https://anchor.fm/the-united-promotion  

  “ it will always get easier but it will never get easy “ Lorne bronstein ( @lbrainstein ) learned at a young age storytelling was just a vehicle for transferring ideas.  This stayed with him even into his university days when a class project became the beginning of his company. Now as the owner/founder of Space Tree Media, Lorne helps brands communicate with their audience through his skills in writing copy.  Storytelling continues to be a big part of his life, launching a podcast that's independent from Space Tree, the Lorne Brainstein Experience, where he helps tell his own story and show us how and what to do.  We dive into the things that help him function as a business owner in today's hustle and bustle world like adopting a meditation and reading habit.  He was even generous enough to forecast some up and coming trends and changes he feels will be happening to online marketing in the near future. Be sure to check out the links below for everything Lorne and to connect with his company, Space Tree Media  https://www.instagram.com/lbrainstein  https://www.instagram.com/spacetreehub/   https://medium.com/@lornebronstein/ocs-review-la-confidential-1b3d67e499a2   https://anchor.fm/BronsteinExperience/episodes/Overchoice-Why-Too-Many-Options-Is-Hurting-Your-Business-e4svfv    follow The United Promotion on Instagram at:   https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion   Follow the podcast everywhere podcasts can be found   https://anchor.fm/the-united-promotion