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How can strong business fundamentals, cross-functional alignment, and a focus on planning drive sustainable growth in today's tech-saturated world?In this episode of The Hard Corps Marketing Show, I sat down with Brendan Leonard, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Crews & Co., to unpack the real drivers of business success. Brendan brings deep experience across sales, marketing, and leadership, having held roles at Samsonite, Hasbro, and Capital One, and shares why getting back to the basics is more important than ever, even in the age of AI and automation.We dig into the myth that technology can solve everything, and why chasing trends without a clear strategy is a major growth killer. Brendan reveals how setting structured goals, aligning your sales and marketing efforts, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration can significantly improve business outcomes. With practical takeaways and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for leaders looking to cut through the noise and refocus on what truly moves the needle.In this episode, we cover:Why AI is a tool, not a replacement, for business fundamentalsThe danger of chasing shiny objects and losing focusHow to align sales and marketing through shared goals and regular review cyclesThe power of structured planning: 3-year, 1-year, and 90-day goal settingIf you're ready to refocus your business strategy, realign your teams, and make smarter decisions in a tech-driven world, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.
Brendan Kane didn't break into Hollywood through connections. He started out making coffee on film sets. Spotting the untapped power of MySpace and YouTube, he launched one of the first influencer campaigns, catching the attention of studio executives and A-list actors like Jason Statham. That bold move launched his journey from Hollywood to advising global icons such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna on social media strategy. In this episode, Brendan joins Ilana to reveal how he built one million followers in just 30 days, the formula for going viral, and the psychology behind grabbing and holding attention. Brendan Kane is a digital marketing expert who has helped top celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs dominate social media and generate millions in revenue. He specializes in data-driven strategies that drive massive social media engagement. In this episode, Ilana and Brendan will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:07) His Childhood Love for Movies and Storytelling (03:17) Breaking into Hollywood Without Connections (08:16) The Bold Move That Led to Working With A-List Actors (10:37) Diving into Tech and Working with Taylor Swift, Rihanna, etc (17:51) Lessons from Managing $100M in YouTube Ad Spend (22:06) Uncovering the Secrets to Social Media Success (27:40) How Brendan Hit a Million Followers in 30 Days (34:51) Strategies for Marketing Bestselling Books (39:10) How to Adapt to Ever-Changing Platforms (44:01) Low-Cost Strategies to Stand Out on Social Media (45:35) Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship Brendan Kane is a digital marketing expert who has helped top celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs dominate social media and generate millions in revenue. Known for building a following of over 1 million in just 30 days, Brendan specializes in data-driven strategies that drive massive social media engagement. He is the bestselling author of One Million Followers, Hook Point, and The Guide to Going Viral, where he reveals proven methods for scaling influence in today's noisy digital world. Connect with Brendan: Brendan's Website: brendanjkane.com Brendan's Instagram: instagram.com/brendankane Resources Mentioned: Get Brendan's Book, The Guide to Going Viral, for FREE: hookpoint.com/leap Download Brendan's Book, Hook Point for Free: hookpoint.com Brendan's Book, One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days: https://www.amazon.com/One-Million-Followers-Updated-Following/dp/195066547X The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about good spiritual reading! Topics included: the importance of spiritual reading (3:25), what to look for (7:25), the Catechism & lives of the Saints (10:34), caller: Every Day with St. Francis de Sales (17:19), Caller: Are novels OK for Spiritual reading? (21:11), Caller: The Fulfillment of All Desire (27:36), caller: Manual for Eucharistic Adoration & Searching for and Maintaining Peace (30:30), caller: I like reading Catholic poets! (34:35), caller: The Way of the Pilgrim (38:51), caller: He Leadeth Me (42:36), and Caller: The Heart of the Matter (44:47). Full List: · Scripture · Catechism of the Catholic Church · Imitation of Christ - Thomas à Kempis · Introduction to the Devout Life – St. Francis de Sales · Confessions – St. Augustine · Magnificat magazine or Give Us This Day magazine · Story of a Soul – St. Thérèse of Lisieux · He Leadeth Me – Servant of God Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ · Blessed Carlo Acutis biography · Every Day with St. Francis de Sales – translated from Italian into English · Consecration to the Blessed Virgin – St. Louis de Montefort · Christ, the Life of the Soul – Blessed Columba Marmion · Novels by Michael O'Brien e.g. By the Rivers of Babylon, Theophilos · Novels by Frederick Buechner (Presbyterian): one about St. Brendan (Brendan), one about St. Godric (Godric) · The Fulfillment of All Desire – Ralph Martin · Manual of Eucharistic Adoration – the Poor Clares · Anything by Fr. Jacques Philippe: Searching for and Maintaining Peace, Interior Freedom, In the School of the Holy Spirit, Thirsting for Prayer, Time for God · Catholic Poets: Hound of Heaven (Francis Thompson), Pope St. John Paul II, St. Thomas Aquinas, Gerard Manley Hopkins, SJ · The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way – Reginald French · Fr. Arceny: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father · St. Silouan the Athonite · Wounded by Love by St. Porphyrios · The Gospel Comes with a House Key – Rosaria Butterfield (not Catholic) · The Heart of the Matter – Graham Greene · Works of dialogue between contemporary spiritual figures and saints by Peter Kreeft Emailed suggestions: · The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor · In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden · Revelations of Divine Love by St. Julian of Norwich · Dr. Brant Pitre: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist and Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary · Poetry of Fr. Paul Murray, OP · Poetry of John Donne (not Catholi
What's got Brendan talking too loud? He recently started working out again for the first time in a long time, and he's been taking Spanish lessons. He's been taking classes for 2 hours every week, and his soon-to-be four-year-old son can speak Spanish fluently. Links to learn more about Brendan:Brendan's LinkedInBrendan's TwitterFollow us: twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you! Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you'd want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.
From basement renovations to cryptocurrencies, Brendan, Chris, and Sylvie dive into a whole bunch of topics.Links to learn more about Brendan:Brendan's LinkedInFollow us: twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you! Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you'd want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.
Brendan Harris is the Director of Athlete Development at x10 capital, Former MLB player and former roommate & W&M teammate of your host, Mike O'Kelly.Brendan shares how he made plans for life after baseball and knew when it was time to hang up the cleats and move into his next phase, executive.Brendan also shares stories from his time as an 8 year vet in Major League Baseball and how those skills have translated to his "after" career.Brendan's advise: Keep working, lean in, fall forward, outwork people .Connect with Brendan:Brendan.harris23@gmail.comWebsite: X10 CapitalPersonal Website: BrendanHarris23LinkedIn: Brendan Harris | LinkedInGet in touch with the show:Contact me:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn : Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AI
Brendan Papin holds his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student, a USAPL powerlifter, and powerlifting coach. In this episode we talk about our anecdotes and observations as athletes in the sport of powerlifting, as well as coaches, and delve into why "powerbuilding" is a suboptimal form of training, and get a bit into injury and rehab science. This is an episode you don't want to miss out on! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Differences in programming for taller vs shorter powerlifters 8:42 - Importance of accessory work/bodybuilding for long-term strength progress 15:03 - How lifter psychology impacts programming decisions 18:04 - Why "powerbuilding" sucks for long-term progress 24:08 - How to manage training during school and still make progress 31:25 - Why lifters should learn how to train with RPE 39:03 - How to reduce the risk of injury in the gym and respond to pain in training 51:39 - Where people can follow Brendan Brendan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papin_powerlifts/ Coaching and Programming - https://adampeeler-fitness.com/ My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adamdpeeler/ Built Bar (code PEELER for 10% off) - https://builtbar.com/ Staunch Supplements (Code Peeler15) - https://tinyurl.com/qpe7fz5
In this episode, Grace interviews former Major Leaguer, sportstech investor, and Wharton MBA grad Brendan Harris. He talks about his journey from playing on the field to his current career off the field, some of the most valuable lessons he learned from professional baseball that he’s been applying in the business world, as well as his thoughts on women in sports.Here are a few helpful links and ways to get in touch with Brendan:Brendan currently serves as an Athlete in Residence for venture firm SeventySix Capital. He is also an angel investor and advises sportstech startups so reach out to him if you would like to pitch your idea!You can reach out to Brendan on LinkedIn, Twitter, or through his website.Stay tuned for Brendan’s baseball clinic here and feel free to reach out to him if you would like to be one of the sponsors. Brendan mentioned an organization called WISE: Women in Sports and Events (a resource for professional women in the business of sports).As always, if you have any questions or comments, or suggestions on episode topics and/or guests, please email us at fourofakindpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to hit subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify or Stitcher and follow us on Instagram for updates!
Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & Ted welcome another great guest to the Show - Brendan Sweeney - Director of Golf Media Relations & Player Development - French Lick Resort. More on Brendan: Brendan has been around Golf since the age of 11 where he started as a caddie at Medinah Country Club; outside of Chicago. He had the pleasure of caddying through high school and college. The pinnacle of that experience was caddying in the 1983 Western Open. Medinah also gave the opportunity to work at the 1988 Senior U.S. Open and the 1990 U.S. Open. In the early 1990's, Brendan worked in the film & television industry in Chicago. In 1996 he relocated to Orlando, Florida where he worked at Century III at Universal Studios handling video production sales and marketing where he developed business relationships with The Golf Channel, PGA of America, The PGA Tour, LPGA & USGA. Plus, later in the show Cindy & Ted have a discussion about some commonly asked questions in golf. Join us LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen to the Women of Golf Show on these social media platforms iTunes.com , Stitcher.com, Tunein.com & Talkstreamlive.com
In Episode 9 of Season 2, we had the opportunity to speak with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam, the authors of Brunch is Hell. This was such a fun episode to record where we discussed everything from dinner parties to playlists to icebreaker jokes. Brendan and Rico shared the title they originally wanted to give their book and their most memorable dinner parties. Definitely an episode not to be missed. (Also, if you're a dinner party person, Brunch is Hell should absolutely be on your reading list.) Meet Rico and Brendan The Dinner Party Download Icebreaker Small talk Guest of honor Cocktails Brunch Is Hell Their origin story The end of the podcast The start of the book Brunch is Hell The title of the book (and the almost title of the book) Why (restaurant) brunch is awful Dinner Parties Dinner party identifiers Helping people with guidance Etiquette rules Nights to throw dinner parties aka "Tuesdays are Dumb" Most Memorable Dinner Parties Brendan's Friday night dinner party Rico and Brendan planning to have a memorable dinner party because Rico doesn't actually have one to add to the list. Rico's childhood dinner parties Bakers vs. Cooks Rico and Brendan are cooks Great British Bake Show Icebreakers The hope of reviving the joke Why didn't the lifeguard save the hippie? Knock knock. Who's there? To. To who? Music Playlist Choices Sister Maryam Guebrou (Amazon / YouTube) Movie Soundtracks Blowup by Herbie Hancock (Amazon / YouTube) Cotton Club (Amazon / YouTube) Rico's belief that 70's Disco Music is perfect dinner party music The P.D.P.D.P. Quick Hit Inspiration Don't worry about it. What are you planning right now? Chrystina: My 30th birthday party. Rico: 90th birthday party in New Hampshire Brendan: Tuna melt Jessica: Blogger meet-ups What's happening in your kitchen? Jessica: Local 30 challenge, canning, freezing, and dehydrating Brendan: Brendan's refrigerator in New York Rico: Losing money because of extra cold refrigerator Chrystina: Alcohol How are you staying in touch? Rico: All the ways Brendan: Coffee, cocktails, and thank you notes Jessica: Girls' day Chrystina: Not doing so great. What are you into right now? Jessica: Nesting Rico: Ava Luna performs Serge Gainsbourg's Historie de Melody Nelson and Lina Waithe Brendan: Romaine hearts and Cate Le Bon's Are You With Me Now? Chrystina: Acai bowl from Oola Bowls in Lancaster, PA Find us online: Rico Twitter Safe for Work Brendan Twitter Instagram The Paris Review Gatherings Podcast Facebook Twitter Chrystina Noel Sweet Love & Ginger
In Episode 9 of Season 2, we had the opportunity to speak with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam, the authors of Brunch is Hell. This was such a fun episode to record where we discussed everything from dinner parties to playlists to icebreaker jokes. Brendan and Rico shared the title they originally wanted to give their book and their most memorable dinner parties. Definitely an episode not to be missed. (Also, if you're a dinner party person, Brunch is Hell should absolutely be on your reading list.) Meet Rico and Brendan The Dinner Party Download Icebreaker Small talk Guest of honor Cocktails Brunch Is Hell Their origin story The end of the podcast The start of the book Brunch is Hell The title of the book (and the almost title of the book) Why (restaurant) brunch is awful Dinner Parties Dinner party identifiers Helping people with guidance Etiquette rules Nights to throw dinner parties aka "Tuesdays are Dumb" Most Memorable Dinner Parties Brendan's Friday night dinner party Rico and Brendan planning to have a memorable dinner party because Rico doesn't actually have one to add to the list. Rico's childhood dinner parties Bakers vs. Cooks Rico and Brendan are cooks Great British Bake Show Icebreakers The hope of reviving the joke Why didn't the lifeguard save the hippie? Knock knock. Who's there? To. To who? Music Playlist Choices Sister Maryam Guebrou (Amazon / YouTube) Movie Soundtracks Blowup by Herbie Hancock (Amazon / YouTube) Cotton Club (Amazon / YouTube) Rico's belief that 70's Disco Music is perfect dinner party music The P.D.P.D.P. Quick Hit Inspiration Don't worry about it. What are you planning right now? Chrystina: My 30th birthday party. Rico: 90th birthday party in New Hampshire Brendan: Tuna melt Jessica: Blogger meet-ups What's happening in your kitchen? Jessica: Local 30 challenge, canning, freezing, and dehydrating Brendan: Brendan's refrigerator in New York Rico: Losing money because of extra cold refrigerator Chrystina: Alcohol How are you staying in touch? Rico: All the ways Brendan: Coffee, cocktails, and thank you notes Jessica: Girls' day Chrystina: Not doing so great. What are you into right now? Jessica: Nesting Rico: Ava Luna performs Serge Gainsbourg's Historie de Melody Nelson and Lina Waithe Brendan: Romaine hearts and Cate Le Bon's Are You With Me Now? Chrystina: Acai bowl from Oola Bowls in Lancaster, PA Find us online: Rico Twitter Safe for Work Brendan Twitter Instagram The Paris Review Gatherings Podcast Facebook Twitter Chrystina Noel Sweet Love & Ginger
Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! With hosts: Radio Host/Producer Ted J. Odorico & LPGA Professional - Cindy Miller. Cindy & I start this weeks broadcast with a discussion on "Tips for on & off season". Plus, later in the show: Brendan Sweeney - Director of Golf Media Relations & Player Development, French Lick Resort joins us. More about Brendan: Brendan has been around Golf since the age of 11 where he started as a caddie at Medinah Country Club; outside of Chicago. He had the pleasure of caddying through high school and college. The pinnacle of that experience was caddying in the 1983 Western Open. Medinah also gave the opportunity to work at the 1988 Senior U.S. Open and the 1990 U.S. Open. In the early 1990's, Brendan worked in the film & television industry in Chicago. In 1996 he relocated to Orlando, Florida where he worked at Century III at Universal Studios handling video production sales and marketing where he developed business relationships with The Golf Channel, PGA of America, The PGA Tour, LPGA & USGA. In 2009, Brendan began his working with the French Lick Resort with the goal of developing the resort as a premier golf destination. Join us LIVE Tuesday 9-10AM Eastern at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf The broadcast is also available as a Podcast at http://www.itunes.com