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Larry Namer, media mogul, tech innovator, and visionary founder of E! Entertainment Television, shares his story from Brooklyn to Hollywood, a journey that redefined … Read More
New York Times best selling author Mark Ebner is an award winning investigative journalist who has covered all aspects of celebrity and crime culture for Spy, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Details, Los Angeles, Premiere, Salon, Spin, Radar, Angeleno, The Daily Beast.com, Gawker.com, BoingBoing.net and New Times among other national and international and internet publications. He has repeatedly positioned himself in harm's way, conducting dozens of investigations into such subjects as Scientology, Pit Bull fighting in South Central Los Angeles, the Ku Klux Klan in Texas, celebrity stalkers, drug dealers, missing porn stars, sports groupies, mobsters, college suicides and Hepatitis C in Hollywood.Ebner has produced for and/or appeared as a journalist-commentator on NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, A&E, The BBC, Channel 4 (UK), National Public Radio, Court TV, Fox News, FX, VH-1 and E! Entertainment Television. He has been a featured guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Today Show, The Early Show, Inside Edition, The Dylan Ratigan Show, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Fox & Friends, Catherine Crier Live, and a host of other television and radio programs in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom and Asia.Hollywood, Interrupted: Insanity Chic in Babylon -- The Case Against Celebrityhttps://amzn.to/3ZuZgYrBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
E! Entertainment Television founder Larry Namer and IndiMusicTV founder Chris Pati join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.
Send us a textIn this engaging fireside chat, Larry Namer, the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, sits down with Richard C. Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, to discuss his extraordinary journey from starting as a cable splicer in New York to building a multi-billion-dollar media empire. With over 50 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Larry reflects on his entrepreneurial path, groundbreaking innovations, and scaling strategies. He also delves into his new book Offscript: Never Follow the Crowd, sharing lessons learned throughout his career, including the value of bold decision-making, simplifying complex ideas, and navigating the entertainment industry.Larry's journey spans from his early days in the cable business to his pioneering work in Russia and China, offering valuable insights into passion, failure, and business resilience. This conversation highlights the mindset and strategies that allowed Larry to successfully build E! Entertainment and revolutionize media.Key takeaways from this fireside chat include:- Bold decision-making and negotiation strategies that propelled E!'s success.- The importance of finding a sustainable path in business rather than just following passion.- Insights on overcoming complex industry challenges with simplicity and perseverance.- Larry's reflections on how to innovate and scale in the ever-evolving media landscape.This conversation with Richard C. Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, offers an invaluable look into the mindset of an entrepreneur who has built something from the ground up and navigated the media world's biggest challenges.---------------------------------I hope you are enjoying the Family Office Podcast produced by our investor club, the Family Office Club.We use this podcast to interview billionaires, centimillionaires, investors, and family offices and help founders, entrepreneurs and investors scale their platforms and invest more effectively.If you are looking to grow your business, get sharper at investing, and scale you are in the right place.Our 18-year-old investor club, the Family Office Club, has 25 team members, and 17+ million social followers, has closed on over $500M of transactions, has over 7,500 active investors, and hosts 15 live events a year.To join our investor club as a capital raiser or CEO of a company needing capital to access our live community events, please visit https://FamilyOffices.comTo register with us as an investor to access live community events please visit https://InvestorClub.comWe have free web classes and books for you to download at https://familyoffices.com/book/https://CapitalRaising.comTo date, our podcast and YouTube content has been downloaded over 5 million times.
What does it take to change the entertainment industry forever? Today, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Larry Namer, the visionary entrepreneur who built E! Entertainment Television from the ground up, turning a two-million-dollar startup into a multi-billion-dollar empire. From Brooklyn cable splicer to Hollywood mogul, Larry's story is about reinvention, resilience, and seeing opportunities where others don't. If you've ever wanted to break the mold, challenge the status quo, and create something truly game-changing, this episode is for you.
Special Thursday episode of the program all about TV. Our guests: Stuart Scher, executive producer-writer-director of Next Stop Paris, the groundbreaking made-for-TV movie now playing on TCL smart TV sets and multichannel bundle TCL.tv+, and E! Entertainment Television founder Larry Namer, author of the new inside TV book Offscript.
Post-Super Bowl 59 episode of the program all about TV. Our guests: Jamie Turner, co-showrunner of The CW's acclaimed scripted series All American, Brendan Canning, co-founder and chief commercial officer of TV channel organizer Triple B Media, ,and E! Entertainment Television founder/LJM Media president Larry Namer, author of the new inside TV book Offscript.
Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success with Dr. Bill Dorfman and special guest Mazzy Eckel. Dive into an inspiring discussion as the former Miss Washington USA shares her journey from pageant queen to successful entrepreneur in digital brand management. Discover how she turned career setbacks into opportunities and built a thriving business by leveraging her skills in social media and storytelling. Key takeaways include: - How to start a digital brand management company from scratch - The importance of networking and seizing unexpected opportunities - Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs on building a personal brand ABOUT THE HOST Dr. Bill Dorfman “America's Dentist” ChatGPT ranked Dr. Bill Dorfman as the #1 most well-known and respected dentist in the USA. Dr. Bill Dorfman is not just a famous cosmetic and general dentist, he is THE most famous cosmetic dentist world wide. Affectionately known as “America's Dentist,” Dr. Bill is widely recognized world-wide as a leading dentist who is responsible for creating smiles for many of Hollywood's brightest stars. In fact, Dr. Dorfman has become a star in his own right as the featured dentist on the hit ABC series, “Extreme Makeover,” where he performed amazing dental transformations on the show's participants as well as a recurring guest co-host on the new Emmy Winning daytime CBS talk show, “The Doctors.” In addition, Dr. Dorfman is a world-renowned lecturer & author of the best-selling cosmetic dentistry book, The Smile Guide and the NY Times bestseller Billion Dollar Smile. The innovative & accomplished doctor is also renowned in his field as an energy-brimming inventor & brilliant entrepreneur who has brought award-winning innovations to the world of dentistry. Dr. Bill Dorfman has been interviewed extensively for numerous television shows & magazines including ABC's Good Morning America, The View, Oprah, CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, The Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, FABLife, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, Ricki Lake Show, Entertainment Tonight, MTV's The Osbournes & Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, The Wayne Brady Show, The Sharon Osbourne Show, Living It Up! With Ali & Jack, EXTRA, Soap Talk, Access Hollywood & E! Entertainment Television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greetings and salutations guys! Welcome back to another installment of the pod. This week, the guys start off with some Nourishment talk. (literally..Food) - 11:54 Then we tap into some Entertainment Television like we do. New show on Netflix with some sex scenes. - 30:30 Jay-Z has been hit with a Civil Suit for an allege assault that happened back September 7th, 2000 after the MTV Awards. We discuss the nature of it and how anybody can file a civil suit.- 38:50 We get back into some Regional Music talk. How does it spread, and should it just stay regional? - 1:05:10 And much more! @thenourishmentpodcast Patreon.com/thenourishmentpodcast YouTube.com/thenourishmentpodcast Peace & Love.
Albert Preciado is the Founder and CEO of The Mortgage Guys, Ambiance Realty and Driven Enterprises. Albert is also a Real Estate Investor. In 2013 Albert bought a 3 unit property and like everything else Albert does he went all in and acquired as many multi-units as possible. This would end up being a Life Changer. Albert's original company was The Mortgage Guy and after mentorship sessions the company's name changed to The Mortgage Guys. This was another Life Changer. Albert has been in the mortgage industry since 2005, he is a licensed Broker and Mortgage Originator. Albert went through the toughest times of his life in 2008 when we had a market recession and Mortgage Meltdown but decided to weather the storm and not quit the industry he believed in. The reason why Albert started a mortgage company was because of the pain endured by his parents and himself when they got turned down for a mortgage time after time in the early 90s. Albert always had a dream; to have a house with a big yard and a dog since he was a kid, and it never happened because of unprofessional Real Estate and Mortgage Agents. Looking back, Albert realized how his parents did qualify for a home loan but due to the incompetence of the Real Estate and Mortgage Agents helping at the time, nothing ever happened. Albert committed to start a Mortgage Company from scratch and create a company that will help humble families make their American Dream a reality. ABOUT THE HOST Dr. Bill Dorfman “America's Dentist” ChatGPT ranked Dr. Bill Dorfman as the #1 most well-known and respected dentist in the USA. Dr. Bill Dorfman is not just a famous cosmetic and general dentist, he is THE most famous cosmetic dentist world wide. Affectionately known as “America's Dentist,” Dr. Bill is widely recognized world-wide as a leading dentist who is responsible for creating smiles for many of Hollywood's brightest stars. In fact, Dr. Dorfman has become a star in his own right as the featured dentist on the hit ABC series, “Extreme Makeover,” where he performed amazing dental transformations on the show's participants as well as a recurring guest co-host on the new Emmy Winning daytime CBS talk show, “The Doctors.” In addition, Dr. Dorfman is a world-renowned lecturer & author of the best-selling cosmetic dentistry book, The Smile Guide and the NY Times bestseller Billion Dollar Smile. The innovative & accomplished doctor is also renowned in his field as an energy-brimming inventor & brilliant entrepreneur who has brought award-winning innovations to the world of dentistry. Dr. Bill Dorfman has been interviewed extensively for numerous television shows & magazines including ABC's Good Morning America, The View, Oprah, CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, The Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, FABLife, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, Ricki Lake Show, Entertainment Tonight, MTV's The Osbournes & Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, The Wayne Brady Show, The Sharon Osbourne Show, Living It Up! With Ali & Jack, EXTRA, Soap Talk, Access Hollywood & E! Entertainment Television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen engages in a fascinating conversation with Larry Namer, founder of E! Entertainment and pioneering media entrepreneur. From creating a global entertainment empire to successfully navigating cross-cultural media ventures in China and beyond, Larry shares invaluable insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of entertainment.Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction and background 05:13 Early days of E! Entertainment 10:46 Navigating global media markets 18:58 Cross-cultural entertainment success 25:44 AI and media evolution 33:44 New ventures and social responsibility38:35 Cultural sensitivity in entertainment 45:13 Rapid-fire questions and conclusionAbout Larry NamerAn entertainment industry veteran with close to 50 years of professional experience in cable television, live events, and new media, Larry Namer is a founding partner of Metan Global Entertainment Group, a venture created to develop and distribute entertainment content and media specifically for Chinese-speaking audiences in China and abroad. In 2018, the company launched the MGEG Film Fund I and serves as a managing partner. He is also the executive producer on the recently announced feature film “EMPRESS," a new travel series for the China audience titled "Explore The World," and an executive producer of the new crime series "Nova Vita." He recently served as an Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of FanVestor. He is co-founder of the new beauty platform BTYKWN.com, along with Mister D and Richie Rich.Mr. Namer is the Founder of E! Entertainment Television, a company now valued at over five billion USD, and the creator of several successful companies in the United States and overseas. Among those companies are Comspan Communications which pioneered Western forms of entertainment in the former Soviet Union and Steeplechase Media which served as the primary consultant to Microsoft's MiTV for developing interactive TV applications. Connect with LarryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larry.namer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrynamertv/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-namer/ About Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is quite simply that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world. However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.A sought-after speaker, facilitator and advisor to global leaders, Simon has demonstrated the efficacy of his line method for over 20 years with Fortune 500 companies, heads of Government, the military and private sector in strategic planning, the incubation of innovation, crisis management, and moments of conflict.Connect with...
Dive into the world of bio-aesthetics with Dr. Bill Dorfman and Chairman of Carmell Corporation, Rajiv Shukla Raj Shu on this episode of Meet the Mentor, Discover Carmel Corporation's innovative approach to skincare as Rajiv Shukla shares insights from his illustrious career, spanning leadership roles in major healthcare companies like Pfizer and Morgan Stanley. Explore how Carmell is revolutionizing skincare by using biological proteins instead of chemicals for a more natural rejuvenation process. ABOUT THE GUEST Rajiv Shukla is Chairman of Carmell Corporation, a revolutionary bio-aesthetics company. Over his 20+ year career, he has served as CEO of 4 public companies, and as Director on the boards of 14 companies. He has led 3 Nasdaq IPOs and multiple PIPEs that have collectively raised over $650 million in financing. He has been involved with over 45 healthcare investments and over $65 billion in M&A. Rajiv has served as Managing Director/Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Private Equity Director at Citi Venture Capital International and led Global M&A at Pfizer's R&D division. He graduated with a Master's in Healthcare Management from Harvard University and a Bachelors in Pharmaceutics from the Indian Institute of Technology. ABOUT THE HOST Dr. Bill Dorfman is not just a famous cosmetic and general dentist, he is THE most famous cosmetic dentist world wide. Affectionately known as “America's Dentist,” Dr. Bill is widely recognized world-wide as a leading dentist who is responsible for creating smiles for many of Hollywood's brightest stars. In fact, Dr. Dorfman has become a star in his own right as the featured dentist on the hit ABC series, “Extreme Makeover,” where he performed amazing dental transformations on the show's participants as well as a recurring guest co-host on the new Emmy Winning daytime CBS talk show, “The Doctors.” In addition, Dr. Dorfman is a world-renowned lecturer & author of the best-selling cosmetic dentistry book, The Smile Guide and the NY Times bestseller Billion Dollar Smile. The innovative & accomplished doctor is also renowned in his field as an energy-brimming inventor & brilliant entrepreneur who has brought award-winning innovations to the world of dentistry. Dr. Bill Dorfman has been interviewed extensively for numerous television shows & magazines including ABC's Good Morning America, The View, Oprah, CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, The Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, FABLife, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, Ricki Lake Show, Entertainment Tonight, MTV's The Osbournes & Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, The Wayne Brady Show, The Sharon Osbourne Show, Living It Up! With Ali & Jack, EXTRA, Soap Talk, Access Hollywood & E! Entertainment Television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-----ENTERTAINMENT-----Television:( 00:02:24 ) : A reality show based on the Kansas City Chiefs WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) is in the works at Bravo, People reports( 00:07:24 ) : Zendaya confirms that EUPHORIA Season 3 will have a time jump, and the characters will no longer be in high school( 00:12:33 ) : Ewan McGregor reveals they are currently exploring ideas for OBI-WAN Season 2. Adding that he wants to wear the Clone Wars armor and have more flashbacks with Hayden Christensen( 00:15:27 ) : Aaron Pierre has been cast as John Stewart for the LANTERNS series. He will star alongside Kyle Chandler as Hal JordanFashion : ( 00:18:23 ) : The theme for the 2025 Met Gala will be 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' - Based on the style of black men throughout history. Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Anna Wintour, and LeBron James will be the co-chairs.Music:( 00:22:19 ) : Kendrick Lamar's ,NOT LIKE US, is now the longest-running Number 1 song of all time on the Billboard Rap Chart. Staying at Number 1 for 21 consecutive weeks.Movies:( 00:28:39 ) : Kyle Chandler has been cast in Joe Carnahan's, RIP, alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, also featuring Sasha Calle and Teyana Taylor. The film follows a group of Miami cops, who discover millions of dollars in cash in a derelict stash house.( 00:30:07 ) : Rachel McAdams is in talks to star in Sam Rami's new horror movie, SEND HELP. Described as a horror version of CASTAWAY mixed with MISERY.( 00:31:21 ) : Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, LaKeith Stanfield, and Demi Moore have been cast in Boots Riley's next movie, I LOVE BOOSTERS, that centers on a ring of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven.( 00:32:27 ) : Cristopher Nolan's next movie will release in theaters July 2026. Matt Damon is in talks to star. Universal Pictures will distribute the film, including in IMAX. Filming will begin in early 2025. This means we will be getting new Nolan, Villenueve, Peele, and Spielberg in 2026. ( 00:35:04 ) : JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX review.-----CINEMENTALIST EPISODE PREVIEW-----( 00:43:13 ) : A 10 minute snippet of our launching episode of our movie podcast, THE CINEMENTALISTS. The first episode we are covering STAR WARS: A New Hope, and we watch the movie live and commentate over it. THE CINEMENTALISTS will have weekly movie coverage, and we would love if you checked us out!-----SCIENCE/ARCHEOLOGY-----( 00:54:00 ) : Tesla's, 'We Robot', announcement was last night showing off the Cybercab, Robovan, Optimus Robots, and a somewhat frightening look into the near future. ( 00:58:10 ) : Stonehenge Alter Stone update. Rats DNA used to prove water transportation? ( 01:02:42 ) : BILLION YEAR LONG BLACK HOLE FART. Nowhere in the entire universe is safe. -----SPORTS-----( 01:10:18 ) : KC Royals season comes to an end :(( 01:12:34 ) : Fuck Bob Costas ( 01:14:48 ) : NFL Week 6 Picks
TV and movie editor, Tim Stepich, was captivated by the films and TV shows of his youth in the 1970s. By the time he was in high school, he set his sights on working in show business. Tim's abiding interest in editing goes back to when, as a teen, he'd make music montages on his home stereo. He studied television and film at Emerson College in Boston, where he worked in all aspects of film and video production but enjoyed editing the most. A few years later, Tim made his move to Hollywood with the goal of turning editing into his specialty. Within a year he got his first editing job and ever since has worked in various genres, including episodic TV, commercials, and music videos. He edited his first short film, Hate *a Comedy, directed by Drew Daywalt and Dave Schneider, which was a huge success on the festival circuit. Tim's feature credits include the critically acclaimed Happy Holidays, and the multi-award-winning black comedy horror film, Lucky, directed by some guy named Steve Cuden. For the record, because of working together on the complex edit of Lucky, Tim and I have been friends for more than 20 years.Tim had a long and satisfying “day job” working for E! Entertainment Television, editing episodes of the iconic True Hollywood Story, and Wild On. He currently edits for the syndicated entertainment news show Access Hollywood.
Join Adam Glyn as he welcomes entertainment journalist Lawrence Yee for an insightful episode of Hollywood Raw Podcast. With Dax Holt away on another vacation, Adam and Lawrence dive deep into the world of entertainment news, sharing their unique perspectives and fascinating stories from their careers. The episode features an exclusive interview with Larry Namer, the visionary co-founder of E! Entertainment Television. Larry recounts the incredible journey of creating E!, from its humble beginnings with just $2.5 million and a team of interns, to becoming a global entertainment powerhouse. Learn about the innovative strategies that propelled E! to success, including the iconic show "Talk Soup" and the network's unique approach to red carpet coverage. Listen in as Larry shares captivating behind-the-scenes stories, including the challenges of gaining studio support, the importance of picking the right hosts, and the network's groundbreaking reality TV ventures. Larry also discusses his post-E! ventures, including his work in Russia and China, and his latest projects that continue to push the boundaries of media and entertainment. Don't miss this episode filled with insider insights, industry secrets, and the inspiring stories of the people who shape Hollywood. Don't miss a thing! Follow Hollywood Raw on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Dax Holt - Insta / Twitter Adam Glyn - Insta / Twitter This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TONY T ROBERTS Has been coined by his peers as the “comedian's comedian.” His hard hitting, energetic, style of comedy has catapulted him into one of the top ranked comedians on the comedy circuit. Born and raised in Detroit Michigan. Tony has always found himself growing up, quick and witty, with a short attention span. That is ultimately what led him into the military and where he served his country for 10 years. (Till this day some still refer to him as the “sergeant of comedy”.) Tony Roberts stumbled up on stage for the first time, one night at Mark Ridley's comedy club in Royal Oak Michigan, as a result of a bet from his childhood best friend, Perry Conway. Tony recalls that night being a total Train wreck of nerves. Tony quickly became a favorite to the club owners. With his improvisational skills and quick wits, he soon landed his first Television Standup appearance on BET Comic View, where he received the “Robin Harris Award” for most original comic of the year. Following the award he performed at the HBO Def Comedy Jam set in New York City, Tony immediately made this his home. The name, Tony Roberts, quickly became a popular and respected name in the comedy world, among colleagues and fans; after (9) appearances on BET Comic View, (4) headlining sets on HBO Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo. Tony has been nationally touring with a few stage plays, along with his international tours in Asia, Africa, Canada and the UK. In the UK is where he landed a nomination in 2009 for the England's Best International Comedian. Currently, Tony has (3) consecutive 1-hour standup specials with Netflix, Showtime and Amazon Prime; Co-Starring roles in sitcoms from NBC, ABC and Entertainment Television. Movies such as Damon Dash's “Death of a Dynasty”, “Speed Dating” “Meet the Blacks” “Durdy Game” and “A Get2gether”…Tony Roberts has become a living legend to anyone who's grabbed a microphone and told a joke.
HOLLYWOOD STRATEGYHollywood strategy is a more glamorous version of what every business needs to do – focus on where to play and how to win. But a cohesive plan can often elude us.Today's Summer Classic episode features a Hollywood mega entrepreneur with an amazing story whose journey gives us a peek behind the curtain into his secrets for success.What You'll Discover About Hollywood Strategy:* Factors Namer considers in crafting his Hollywood strategy* The strategic value of flexible business structures* How Hollywood strategy can be applied to Main Street businesses* How change empowers new business opportunities* The personal habits that contribute to Namer's Hollywood strategy* The time management component of Namer's Hollywood strategyAnd much MORE.Guest: Larry NamerLarry Namer's entertainment and media credentials are pure platinum. He is an entertainment industry veteran with close to 50 years of professional experience in cable television, live events and new media.Larry is a founding partner of Metan Global Entertainment Group (MGEG), a venture created to develop and distribute entertainment content and media specifically for Chinese speaking audiences in China and abroad.Mo recently, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer of FanVestor, an innovative data-driven ecosystem for celebrities, brands and their fans to become an investor and access exclusive experiences and rewards.While Metan and FanVestor may not be a household names to you, the E! Entertainment Television network no doubt is and that's Larry's baby too. His co-founded it, and some baby – it's now valued at over $4 billion USD.Those three projects are just a small sample of his amazing portfolio of work. Along the way he has received tremendous accolades and won prestigious awards that are too numerous to mention. Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Entrepreneurship episodes.Contact Larry and connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Connect with Metan Global Entertainment Group on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Connect with FanVester on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Send us a Text Message.Join us for an insightful conversation with billionaire Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, as he shares his incredible journey and valuable business strategies. From starting a TV network to the influence of E! Network and effective time management, billionaire Larry provides a wealth of knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro - Splicing Cables01:16 - Starting a TV Network01:28 - E! Network's Influence02:09 - Working Smart, Not Hard02:28 - Hiring Smart People06:29 - Effective Time Management08:10 - Social Impact and ResponsibilityHighlights:01:16 Starting a TV Network: Billionaire Larry Namer talks about the challenges and triumphs of launching a TV network from scratch.01:28 E! Network's Influence: Discover how the E! Network became a major player in pop culture and entertainment through billionaire insights.02:09 Working Smart, Not Hard: Learn billionaire Larry's philosophy on working smart and achieving success without burning out.02:28 Hiring Smart People: Insights into billionaire Larry's hiring strategies and how he built a talented team.06:29 Effective Time Management: Billionaire Larry shares his tips for managing time efficiently and staying focused on important tasks.08:10 Social Impact and Responsibility: Understand the importance of social impact in business and billionaire Larry's commitment to responsible entrepreneurship.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and business tips from billionaires!Watch the YouTube video here https://youtu.be/pr0rHXqDiv4-----------------------Welcome to the "Private Investor Club - 7,500 Investors. Subscribe now to hear what our 7,500+ investors are allocating to and stay on top of trends related to structuring and closing deals.Our 17-year-old investor club, the Family Office Club, has 25 team members, and 12 million social followers, has closed on over $500M of transactions, has over 7,500 active investors, and hosts 15 live events a year. To join our investor club as a capital raiser or CEO of a company needing capital to access our live community events, please visit https://FamilyOffices.comTo register with us as an investor to access live community events please visit https://InvestorClub.comWe have free web classes and books for you to download at https://lp.FamilyOffices.com/book https://CapitalRaising.com To date, our podcast and YouTube content has been downloaded over 5 million times. Introducing the Billionaire Mini-Series | Billionaire Strategies and Secrets Revealed (Must Watch)https://youtu.be/6wKrqb_IbeY?si=FDbFZFGTl_7IEdjMHear from Experts Who Have Raised Between $100M - $1B+ At Our 2023 Capital Raising Titans Eventhttps://youtu.be/xrXQwl_JVZI?si=oSSUzFYsSfvvz9gAWhat Wealthy Wanthttps://youtu.be/XrJ-s7KEX84?si=jv_Npiaowuy7mrg08 Billion Dollar Family Deal Sourcing Strategyhttps://youtu.be/fyT0xl1S3hw?si=DFdNlwBpyqL5-zy_Have a nice day!
Larry Namer, a veteran in the entertainment industry known for his work with E! Entertainment Television shares his journey of building a multi-billion dollar network from scratch. He highlights the challenges faced and the innovative solutions implemented to overcome financial constraints. Recounting how his team started the network with just $2.5 million, he explains how they maximized resources and leveraged high-quality content like movie trailers and popular shows such as "Talk Soup" and "Howard Stern." He emphasizes the importance of hiring people smarter than oneself and constantly reassessing business strategies to stay relevant and successful.Larry also discusses the role of the Kardashians in turning E! into a global brand, crediting Kris Jenner's strategic guidance in their rise to fame. Reflecting on broader principles of entrepreneurship, he advises listeners to balance passion with practicality, prioritize time management, and stay adaptable to changing environments. His experience extends beyond the U.S., having created successful shows in China and Russia, demonstrating that effective storytelling transcends cultural boundaries. The episode provides valuable insights into the entertainment industry and entrepreneurial wisdom from his extensive career.CHAPTER TITLES0:48 - Welcome Larry from Entertainment TelevisionIntroduction of the guest, Larry, and his background in entertainment television.1:21 - The Origins of E! EntertainmentLarry shares the story of how E! Entertainment was founded with his partner Alan.2:59 - Innovating on a Tight BudgetThe innovative strategies used to start E! Entertainment with limited funds.4:08 - The Role of Interns in Building E!How interns from UT Austin contributed to the early success of E! Entertainment.4:55 - Talk Soup and Early SuccessesThe creation of "Talk Soup" and its impact on the network's growth.5:47 - Leveraging High-Quality ContentHow E! used movie trailers and other content to attract viewers.6:26 - Global Success and Comcast AcquisitionDiscussion on E!'s growth into a global brand and its sale to Comcast.7:00 - Strategic Hiring and Talent SelectionThe importance of hiring the best hosts and how it contributed to E!'s success.9:50 - Achieving Success in the Asian MarketLarry's experience with writing and producing a sitcom in China.10:53 - Key Lessons for EntrepreneursThree crucial lessons for entrepreneurs from Larry's career.12:09 - Balancing Passion with PracticalityThe need to balance passion projects with financial viability.16:50 - The Reality of Reality TVInsights into the behind-the-scenes workings of reality television shows.18:41 - The Importance of AdaptabilityEmphasizing the need to adapt to changing business environments and technologies.Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter
Braving Business: Tales of Entrepreneurial Resilience and Courage in the Face of Adversity
Introduction: Joining us on the Braving Business Podcast is the renowned Larry Namer, a veteran innovator in entertainment and the architect behind E! Entertainment Television. As President and CEO of Metan Global Entertainment Group, he's a dynamic force in bringing Western media to global audiences, especially in China.Episode Summary: In this episode, Larry Namer, a giant in the entertainment industry, shares his journey from the formative cable days to the glamour of E! Entertainment Television. He offers his insights into the seismic shifts in media, the surge of streaming platforms, and his work in adapting Western content for Chinese viewers.Key Questions:How did the vision for E! Entertainment Television come to life, and what spurred your entry into the cable industry? Reflecting on reality TV's trajectory, how do you assess its influence on the entertainment sector? Was the focus on celebrity culture at E! a strategic move, or did it evolve organically? With the advent of streaming, how do you perceive the changing tides of media consumption? What have been your key takeaways from introducing Western entertainment to an international, particularly Chinese, audience? Discuss the cultural challenges faced while working with Metan Development Group in China. What did receiving the "Aaron Spelling Award" signify for you in your career? From your advisory position, what emerging trends do you see reshaping television and streaming content? Throughout your entrepreneurial journey, what core principles have you adhered to that have guided your success? What cardinal piece of advice would you impart to those looking to carve out a niche in the media industry? Special Mentions: Metan Global Entertainment Group and its reach in ChinaLarry's receipt of the "Aaron Spelling Award" Larry's advisory roles and his influence on emerging media trends Quotable Moments: "I've always believed that understanding your audience is the cornerstone of successful entertainment." "Innovation isn't just about technology; it's about reimagining how we tell stories." Closing Thoughts: Larry's pioneering work in entertainment continues to inspire a new generation of media enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.Connect with Larry: Listeners can delve deeper into Larry's work and connect with him through LinkedIn and at www.metanglobal.com.Outro: Our profound thanks to Larry Namer for a truly enlightening conversation and for sharing his wealth of experience with us.Listener Engagement: We invite listeners to share their thoughts on today's discussion and their own stories of innovation at www.bravingbusiness.comDisclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Braving Business Podcast or its hosts.Remember to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Stay brave!
Let us know if you have any burning questions you need answered. Send us your questions for celebrity stylists, brand educators, ambassadors or c-suite members and we will work to get those answered by someone we trust who can lend a brush! Send in your questions via email to volumeup@thetease.com.Interview with Lawrence DavisLawrence Davis is a two-time Emmy-winning film and TV Hair Department Head with more than 22 years of industry experience. After styling hair for 11 years in his hometown of Baltimore, he sold it all, moved to California, and never looked back. Lawrence began his career as a freelance hairstylist at E! Entertainment Television in 2002 before coming on board for Season One of The Tyra Show. Lawrence continued his work on the show into Season Two, for which he landed an Emmy award for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for Daytime Television in 2007. Ten years later, Lawrence won a second Emmy for his work on Hairspray Live! He has earned five additional Emmy nominations for Outstanding Hairstyling for Bessie, True Detective, Mare of Eastown, and The First Lady. Over the years, Lawrence has led as the Hair Department Head of several high-profile films and TV series including HBO's Watchmen starring Regina King, Netflix's Mudbound; and Just Mercy, starring Michael B. Jordan. In addition to his work as a Hair Department Head, Lawrence served as a Key Hair Stylist on several well-known films, including Green Book, Tag, The Founder, Dirty Grandpa, and Vacation. He was also a hairstylist on films such as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Most recently, he was the Hair Dept. Head of Warner Bros.' 2023 musical adaptation The ColorPurple, starring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and Coleman Domingo. Lawrence received a Critics Choice nomination for Best Hair and Makeup, an NAACP Image Award nomination, and a Local 706 Makeup Artist and Hairstyling Guild Award (MUAHS) nomination for his work on the film. Positive thinking, taking direction and great networking have been the key to Lawrence's success. Making people look and feel good is what pleases him the most. Links: https://www.instagram.com/iamlawrencedavishair/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1956803/ News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/the-january-hair-and-beauty-launches-that-you-absolutely-need-to-know-about/ https://www.thetease.com/mego-ayvazian-is-farouk-systems-new-vp-of-education-and-shows/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web:
Courtney Friel: Keeping It Friel | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode, we explore the highs and lows of Courtney's life, shedding light on the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. We discuss the pivotal moments that led her to seek help, the support system that played a crucial role in her recovery, and the positive changes she's made to rebuild her life.Courtney is no stranger to the spotlight, having made her mark in the world of journalism with notable roles at Fox News Channel, ABC News, and E! Entertainment Television. Beyond her professional success, Courtney has faced the demons of addiction, and her journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.Join us in this candid and insightful conversation that aims to inspire, educate, and foster understanding. Whether you've personally experienced addiction or know someone who has, this episode is a beacon of hope that reminds us all that recovery is possible, and every journey is unique.Follow us on all our social media platforms down belowINSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3DSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4diCrlmIyqrkE2e22mFgU1?si=2df7f5920f944098FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thehopeaholicspodcast/TREATMENT : https://www.hopebythesea.com
We live in a day and age where everyone wants to go viral on social media. Today, Whitney is interviewing Co-Founder and CEO of Attentioneers, Hilary Billings. Hilary is no stranger to going viral and is sharing her secret sauce to creating short-form videos that people WANT to see. Tune in and leave this episode with new inspiration and ideas for creating videos with the potential to go viral. ---------- Hilary is a keynote speaker, digital influencer, and personal brand strategist. A former Miss Nevada, producer for E! News, and travel host for Norwegian Cruise Line, Hilary has been a featured contributor for USA Today, Thrive Global, and Huffington Post, as well as been featured on Extra! Entertainment Television. -------- Attentioneers.com Get a free TikTok strategy call Hilary on LinkedIn
From Burnout to Boat Life with Torrey Benson How Torrey is “building a life she doesn't need a vacation from,” and how she went from real estate sales to full-time living on a catamaran with her family. Why Torrey says, “If you don't have a team, you're not going to succeed.” How to get over the stories in your head and “pick up the damn phone!” Mid-life crisis or mid-life awakening? How you too can pave your path to financial independence! About Torrey Dream it. Torrey Benson has the energy, experience, and focus necessary to successfully navigate the ins and outs of sophisticated real estate transactions. Her real estate training began as a child, at home in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Torrey's dad pioneered Corporate Real Estate Services and more specifically, Tenant Representation in the Minneapolis area. She grew up with family dinner conversation centered on possibilities, client relationships, deals, the value of hard work, integrity, and service. Real estate is in her DNA. Do it. Torrey started her career in International production at E! Entertainment Television in Los Angeles, CA. After years of sand & sunshine, she followed her passion to Colorado in search of mountains to ski. There Torrey navigated many commercial transactions and development projects in Denver and Vail. After years of dedicating herself to the best path for her clients, Torrey is now laser focused on adding properties to her own portfolio and teaching women how to do the same. From her home base in Bozeman, MT she connects, discovers and executes. Live it up. When she isn't bent on discovering the next great investment areas and properties, you'll find Torrey with her husband, two little girls and a big Bernese Mountain dog seeking balance in the great outdoors… Floating on fresh powder at Bridger Bowl. Walking downtown for a glass of wine. Hiking through the wildflowers. Learning bank turns on the mountain bike trails. Floating rivers. Exploring with the camper. Waterskiing at the lake. Sailing ocean waves. It's all about finding JOY on this journey… How to Connect With Torrey Website: https://girlbuythatbuilding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torrey-benson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlbuythatbuilding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbuythatbuilding/ Resources Girls Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
#STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime… Convicted killer and disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh wants a new trial over the murders of his wife and younger son, filing court papers that accuse the clerk of court in Colleton County, S.C., of tampering with the jury who found him guilty. #BestGuests: Eric Bland was selected for inclusion in the South Carolina Super Lawyers in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 list for excellence and recognition as a Super Lawyer in Professional Liability. He was one of two in the entire State of South Carolina with this honor. He also happens to be representing Gloria' Satterfields family, the Murdaugh's housekeeper who died after a fall down a flight of stairs. He is host of Cup of Justice, a true crime podcast. Jonna Spilbor, Esq. is a popular and outspoken attorney, columnist, and legal analyst appearing regularly on the Fox News Channel, the Fox Business Network, and other television networks. She is the resident legal expert taking questions (and having fun) every Thursday morning on the number one morning radio show in New York's Hudson Valley-WPDH, 101.5 FM. Jonna also co-hosts, the award-winning radio show, "Happy Hour with Jonna & Keryl" which airs weekly on K104.7 FM; a member of the Pamal broadcasting group. Jonna frequently lends her legal voice to other television projects, including the Law and Crime Network, E! Entertainment Television and Oxygen (appearing on Killer Posts, Killer Couples and other murder mystery docu-dramas). Aimee Zmroczek is the owner of A.J.Z. Law Firm, LLC. focusing on criminal defense, PCR's, and Plaintiff's cases in both state and federal courts. She's been voted as a member of superlawyers continuously since 2019 and have had over 10 not guilty's on felony cases (murder, rape) since 2009 Amy Lawrence fights for the civil rights of the wrongfully accused every day in her practice at The Lovely Law Firm. Amy was on MTV's Teen Mom 2 and has appeared on the Dr. Phil show.
Tanya Hall drives Greenleaf's growth efforts and fosters a culture built around serving authors. Prior to her current role, Tanya worked directly with Greenleaf's authors to develop publishing strategies (including multiple New York Times bestsellers); spearheaded growth strategies, including Greenleaf's ebook program and the River Grove digital-first imprint; and built Greenleaf's distribution organization, working directly with retailers and wholesalers to develop one of the fastest-growing distribution businesses in the industry. Before joining the publishing industry, Tanya worked in digital media and as a television producer for Extra! and E! Entertainment Television. Tanya is the author of Ideas, Influence, and Income, a comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and launching your book--and monetizing your content. Connect with Tanya Hall:Website: www.greenleafbookgroup.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@greenleafbookgroup4886/featured Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/published-by-greenleaf-book-group/id1229367946 Twitter: @greenleafbookgr | @tanyahallInstagram: @greenleafbookgrTurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152 Partner Links -- We use these apps and get amazing results and huge time savings too!Design tool: Canva Pro: Create Stunning Design in Minutes!Check out Headliner to create social media posts with video easily- make.headliner.appSimplecast is the easiest way to set up your podcast hosting- Simplecast.comZoom is the easiest way to schedule meetings and record your podcast interviews. Zoom.usAcuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com
You already know that your brand is so much more than your colors and logo. But have you done the work to ensure that your brand message is based on strategy and messaging? Your brand consists of your design, content, marketing, social media, and more. It all needs to work together with a strategy that incorporates every piece. This week on the podcast, I'm chatting with Shaunda Head about voice, which is a big part of what you're saying, how you're saying it, and how people find and consume your content. It can be really difficult to share your own ideas, especially if what you're saying isn't what everyone else is saying. But that's precisely the point. Shaunda talks about unlearning what you might have learned in school or corporate structures and how to speak up even when you might be afraid to so people know who you are and what you're about. Mentioned in This Episode Follow Shaunda on Instagram Ask Your Audience Schedule a call with me Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram About Shaunda Head Shaunda Head is an Atlanta-based brand strategist who helps online experts who have a hard time communicating with their audience, use their own unique voice to master their message and attract perfect-fit clients. She creates and implements strategies in marketing, brand building and copy to help her clients SHOW UP and drive higher connection with their true, dream clients. In addition to building strategies, Shaunda also teaches various workshops on aligning your branding and marketing in a way that benefits your full brand system. Shaunda has over 20 years of experience, including brand design, marketing, communications and business development for global companies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UPS and E! Entertainment Television. She has also been featured on Essence.com, TIME.com, Sirius XM, Create & Cultivate, and Motherly. She now coaches and consults for experts who are moving from a traditional to an online business model, with past clients consisting of coaches, doctors, lawyers, stylists, therapists, non-profit founders, real estate agents, and more. You can find out more about Shaunda and her work at www.heyshaundahead.com.
Hey Y'all! This episode we discuss E! Entertainment Television's Mysteries & Scandals, hosted by AJ Benza. Join us as we fact check their episode on Judy Garland while P'Tricia tries her hardest to not rant about mental health and Brandon weighs in on whether he was a Wizard of Oz kid or a Sound of Music kid. You can watch the Mysteries & Scandals episode here And here is the link to the Be Kind Rewind Oscar video that P'Tricia referenced. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Welcome to the Billionaires.com Mini-Series: $1B+ Expert Insights! Join us as we dive deep into the minds of the ultra-wealthy, uncovering their strategies for success. From captivating talks and interviews to fireside chats, each episode brings you invaluable knowledge from influential billionaires.Episode Guide:1. Billionaire talk from the Super Summit: Witness awe-inspiring talks captured during our Family Office Club Super Summit.2. Tony Robbins Interview: Sit down with the legendary Tony Robbins, renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and life coach.3. Jeff Hoffman Talk: Gain invaluable advice on entrepreneurship, innovation, and achieving breakthrough results.4. Stack Advantages for Exponential Results: Discover the strategies billionaires employ for exponential success.5. Mitzi Purdue Talk: Explore the entrepreneurial journey and experiences of a prominent business family member.6. Grant Cardone Talk: Join Grant Cardone, a renowned real estate investor and bestselling author, as he shares insights on wealth creation and mindset.7. Larry Namer Fireside Chat: Engage in a captivating fireside chat with Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television.8. Ultra-Healthy Talk from Super Summit: Discover the importance of holistic well-being with strategies from ultra-wealthy individuals.9. Dr. Bharat Sangani Talk: Gain insights on business, leadership, and creating positive impact from a visionary entrepreneur.10. Sarah Blakely Interview: Learn from the brilliant mind behind Spanx, exploring her entrepreneurial journey and resilience.11. Jay-Z Interview: Witness an extraordinary interview with Jay-Z, the iconic rapper, entrepreneur, and billionaire.12. Steve Schwarzman: Gain valuable insights into investment, leadership, and navigating the world of finance from the co-founder of Blackstone.Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the best. Subscribe to our channel and embark on a remarkable journey into the world of billionaires and their $1B+ Expert Insights! #billionaires #expertinsights #wealthcreation #successstrategies #entrepreneurship #leadership #financialsuccess #billionairemindset #businessadvice #wealthbuilding #financialwisdom #ultrawealthy #entrepreneurialjourney #strategicthinking #inspirationaltalks --------------------
Season two kicks off with Jarl Mohn, my former boss at E! Entertainment Television and retired CEO of NPR. Jarl Mohn describes the evolution of his fascinating career in the media industry -- that stemmed from his experience in a group home as a child and a love of radio as his escape. Our focal points were social justice issues in LA County, the importance of the arts and emerging artists in LA, and Jarl Mohn's personal art collection, including a three and a quarter ton Michael Heizer rock. We get a pro tip on how to open up our minds and creativity by looking at art! Jarl also explains his belief in the unique value of public radio today, as well as the importance of good content across all media platforms in a world of subscription competition. We discuss the progress and challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the media industry, the value of good content marketing and the power of good communication and relationship-building by executives. To wrap it up, you'll learn the funny story behind the internet sensation of socks featuring Jarl's face! So, this is a true head to toe interview with one of the best in the business. This is an edited version of an episode of my podcast, "Insider Interviews" in which Jarl focused more on the business of media. For It's Quite a Living, I'm including extra content about his personal side, including more on his experience in foster care, coinciding with National Foster Care Month. Whether or not yours is QUITE the living, this is a celebration of those who lead fulfilling lives and enjoy every moment. Show Notes for Episode of "It's Quite a Living" with Host, E.B. Moss, and former CEO of NPR and philanthropist, Jarl Mohn: [00:02:11] E.B. Moss reminisces about Jarl starting E! Entertainment Television. [00:02:23] Jarl shares his career journey that got him there, starting as a disc jockey, meeting Bob Pittman (current CEO, iHeartMedia) and transitioning into the cable TV industry via MTV with Bob, then helming E! [00:04:10] Jarl shares more about his challenging upbringing in foster care (just as other successful individuals like Steve Jobs and Tiffany Haddish found their way to success. Recommended reading: "A Place Called Home", the memoir of current Amazon executive and foster youth advocate, David Ambroz [00:06:29] Jarl reflects on his traumatic experience in a children's home and how his love for radio provided an escape. Lee Masters (Jarl Mohn) as DJ (and on the socks!) Bob Pittman and Jarl Mohn ("Lee Masters") back in the day! Randall Rothenberg of IAB interviewing Jarl Mohn (NPR) and Bob Pittman (iHeartMedia) [00:09:29] E.B. Moss recalls Jarl's humanizing approach as CEO of Entertainment Television and the lasting impact it had on employees. [00:10:42] Jarl discusses his travels with Michael Govin, visiting NPR stations across the country, fostering connections, and gaining insight into local communities. [00:13:11] Jarl expresses his appreciation for the unique value of public radio and its storytelling capabilities, while acknowledging challenges in the music format. [00:14:30] E.B. mentions Jarl's gift to all 251 NPR member stations, for which he received a mug from each station that have garnered attention on Instagram -- and from visitors to his home where they are all proudly displayed. [00:15:05] E.B. notes Jarl's passion for traditional media and the increasing popularity of streaming services, prompting a discussion on the importance of quality content across different mediums. [00:16:36] E.B. asks Jarl about the progress made by the media industry regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Jarl emphasizes the importance of these issues in various sectors, including the arts. [00:18:21] Jarl describes his philanthropic efforts, focusing on social justice and the arts in Los Angeles County. He mentions collaborations with organizations like the ACLU,
With Lou Bortone, who has been a pioneer and thought leader in the video space since the launch of YouTube in 2005. He's helped thousands of entrepreneurs and companies create and leverage online video to build their brands and dramatically grow their revenues. Prior to his industry leading work in online video marketing, Lou spent over 20 years as a marketing executive in the television and entertainment industries, including stints as National Promotion Manager for E! Entertainment Television and Senior Vice President of Marketing for Fox Family Worldwide in Los Angeles. Join us for this essential conversation on how to create an accessible and impactful video-first marketing strategy in your business. To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.
Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSideAlthough Neal Sabin is known as the mastermind behind MeTV, his resume goes far beyond that. As Vice-Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting, he oversees Weigel's other specialty networks, such as Movies! TV Network, Decades, H&I TV Network, Start TV, and Story Television. The company's history spans more than five decades, and they always strive to find new ways to please their viewers. Sabin joined Morgan to discuss all the great programming you can find on their networks.
How would you live if you truly believed that the universe is working in your favor? How can you step into a life that will expand with you and fulfill all your dreams? Tune in for a messy journey through uncertainty to decisions that become aligned. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:The moment of realization that perfection was not a serving factor. Allowing the universe to work in your favor How you learn the micro steps of confidence The impact of the animalistic side of the brain The new way of creating contentThe three components of manifesting the life you want BIOWith over a billion organic views, Hilary Billings is a popular viral video creator and strategist. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Attentioneers, where she leads a creative agency that helps brands and their partners drive exponential audience growth through viral content.As evidenced by the fact that she grew from 0-400k followers on TikTok in 40 days, Hilary understands the psychology of capturing and keeping attention online. She uses this expertise to demystify TikTok for her clients and to help them build genuine relationships with their followers – all while going viral.A certified personal brand strategist, Hilary has worked with a gamut of high-performing entrepreneurs, including billionaires, Victoria's Secret models, and New York Times best-selling authors. A former Miss Nevada, journalist, on-camera host, and TV producer, Hilary has also worked with national traditional media outlets including USA Today, E! News, and Extra! Entertainment Television. As a highly sought-after speaker, Hilary has shared the stage with William Shatner and Bon Jovi. She speaks on the psychology of attention, and how to get it both on-and-offline in a content-saturated and apathetic world. Considered an authority on branding and viral content, Hilary's insights have been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.Episode References/Links:Attentioneers Agency Website If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipWaitlist for the flashcards deckUse this link to get your Toe Sox!ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan 00:39Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Hey Be It babe. All right, I'm stoked, this, get ready to write this whole thing down my perfectionist overachievers, this woman is here for you. She gets you, she understand you. Yes, that's me. But it's also our guest, Hilary Billings. She has just really made an incredible career for herself. And I think it's easy to see people doing stuff and go, must be nice. We've talked about this before with Tanya Dalton. Let's be nice. It's so easy for them. Like, yeah, they could do it, but I can't. And honestly, like, what I love about Hillary's story, and we could have gone 17 different ways with this episode, so I will have to have her back. But you are gonna hear that she can't, she started out like a lot of us. Most of us started out in a position where we didn't have money. We didn't have people around us as models for what to do. And also like, there was a lot of things out of our control that kept us from being who we wanted to be in this world, or we thought we wanted to be in this world. And so what I hope you get out of this episode is that life is such a journey. And we're supposed to do it together. And so thank you for being a listener of the show. Because, I mean, I couldn't do the show without you. I really couldn't. So thank you. Thank you for listening. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being you. And here is Hilary Billings. All right, Be It babes. I am really thrilled. Because honestly, we should be doing this podcast in person, we actually live close enough, we probably should have done that. But I'm really excited because, you know, the world is a funny place. And I was introduced to this woman a couple of times. And a couple of times, we had texted back like let's get together. And like true women who work for themselves. Life gets really busy and things get in the way. But this is really funny how we came upon this. She reached out about wanting some help. And someone's like Lesley, you should, you would be perfect for her. And then we hit it off on a zoom call. And we realized we were literally down the street from each other at the more we were talking. And so Hillary Billings is my guest today. She is a neighbor. Even if there's a freeway in between, and she's an incredible woman who has a wonderful journey that I can't wait for you to hear about. Because y'all we I think it's really easy for us to think about life happening to us. And really, it can be the thing that's happening for you. And Hillary is going to tell you that, so Hillary, will you tell everyone who you are and what you're rocking at?Hilary Billings 08:51Oh my gosh, Lesley, we should have done this in person. What were we thinking?Lesley Logan 08:54I don't know. I literally, I was like, Oh, she could have just been to kind of come over.Hilary Billings 08:59Walked over, had coffee and sat down.Lesley Logan 09:03I would have made you a latte. I have a machine now.Hilary Billings 09:06Jesus, we'll have to redo this whole thing over again. We'll just come back we'll do more. (Lesley: Yes, there'll be more I agree). You know, what I think is so beautiful about this is that it is such a testament to me that the universe will not let you miss the thing that's meant for you. Because we have spent so much time going back and forth. I think over the past two years, I'm being introduced in multiple different ways to different people. And I think that there's something so special about that, that even though it wasn't it was misaligned in the time or I was here and you were there or whatever was happening that we couldn't make it work that the universe will always ensure that the people that you need to meet come back into your life. And that gives me so much peace now as someone that has struggled with anxiety and perfectionism and needing to continue to roll the ball up the hill all the time that the universe is conspiring in your favor. So I love that.Lesley Logan 09:55Yeah, I you as you say that I am it brings up all the different times that like the universe like would not let me not know this person. Yeah, yes, yes.Hilary Billings 10:06We've all been there right? It's so it's such a beautiful thing. So I'm Hilary billings I'm based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. And I also am a recovering perfectionist and I have such a very eclectic background, I'd like to call myself a cat with nine lives. I started off in psychology, went into journalism, I accidentally became a travel blogger, accidentally became Miss Nevada due to a firework accident and separating second and third degree burns. And then all this, again, this continual evolution of the universe lovingly taking me off my path, and abruptly putting me into a new scenario that I had to figure out how to work. And so now, I am a content creator of viral video content creator for social media and run a creative agency where we help personal brands and entrepreneurs and companies and their agency partners, you know, make content that people care about that their audiences want to see. So we help drive revenue and reputation that way, but lifetime learner, and certainly I like to consider myself a professional adventurer in a lot of capacities. Having done everything from Lion taming to beauty pageants to Red Carpet hosting and beyond. Lesley Logan 11:21Okay, so, I, I think we need to tell people like when you say like, you have animals, like you have farm animals situation happening as well, right, like so... And you have a, like, land with animals.Hilary Billings 11:33So I do have a horse that I keep her at a barn in the mountains edge in Las Vegas, and then we do have 125 pound great pyrenee, so yes, we're, I'm slowly accruing, the animals. I don't have all the land yet, but we're gonna manifest that at some point. It's coming, I'm sure. But I have always been able to be around lots of land, lots of animals, which has been fantastic and, and had a lot of opportunity to work with different even big Catholic African lions and tigers throughout the years. So...Lesley Logan 12:04So So what I guess like there's so many places we can go because I'm sure people like the firework thing, what's going on? ... But I guess like, I want to start with like, when did you recognize that your perfectionism was getting in the way? Because like, I can see how like on so many of those things like being the psychologist being the journalist, like some of that, like the perfectionism might even felt like it was a superpower. But like, obviously, it led you to something else, like can you think of a time where like, this is actually keeping me from having the life I want to live.Hilary Billings 12:34So the first moment that I recognized that my perfectionism may not be serving me was when I received 14 rejection letters for graduate school. So I was the number one graduate of UNLV, they gave me an award called the outstanding graduate for being the best student out of all the students and I was so proud of that. And that was based upon not only academics, where I had a three point 90 GPA, I had one A minus my entire college career, it was in world history. Ironically, I like to blame it on the teacher failed many, many moons later. But you know, it's based upon your academics, your research, your community involvement, I was taking 21 credits a semester, which is a full course load, plus running multiple research labs, plus working part time jobs. And I was on a full academic ride scholarship. I, I couldn't, my parents couldn't afford for me to go to college. And I was very heavily involved with the finances of paying for our house and our mortgage when I was growing up. So I knew that if I wanted to go to college, I had to make it happen. So I applied for so many scholarships that by the time I graduated, UNLV was actually paying me to go to school. And I was terrified that we're going to ask for the money back because I don't have enough expenses for all of this and books and what have you. But and I made the sacrifice to stay in Las Vegas to go to school. It wasn't the dream that I wanted. I always wanted to get out and go to someplace exotic and wanted to attend an Ivy League. But you know, again, the realistic perfectionist in me is like, let's graduate debt free and then figure it out. So when I was applying to graduate schools, like if there was a top draft pick for graduate school programs, I was very competent, that I was that I was doing everything that I had been told, since I was a freshman that if you do these things, you will get into a great program. And it just so happened, you know, as the world will, will come upon you. There was a lot that was outside of my control for this. I graduated right after the 2008. So graduated 2010. So we're still dealing with the 2008 crisis and recession and that crash. PhD programs will not take students unless they can fully fund them at least on the clinical psychology side. And so I was up against the same, you know, 700 applicants from across the country, and I would see the same 70 people at all of the interviews that I was going and paying to participate in. And through that process, I will get phone calls from the professors being like we loved you, you are our number two or number three pick, we only have enough money to fund student number one, or it was you were great. But the students that we've chosen are actually already practicing physicians that have their masters that are coming back to get their PhDs now, because of the way the market has turned. And there are a better deal than having to pay for somebody on a full PhD, right? There was even one letter that I got that was not addressed to me. And someone, someone had crossed out the name, and then misspelled my name over that for the rejection letter. So if you want to talk about feeling like I wasn't even worthy of a reprint of a piece of paper to get my rejection it was was pretty horrific. (Leslye: Oh my God) But that was the first moment of like, you know, I've done everything according to what I was told to do. And now I'm in a place where the the future that I was promised isn't available to me, at least on in the timeline that I wanted it. So now what and what would this look like? So I did what any rational 20 something would do. I bought a plane ticket to Nicaragua. I started a travel blog and went to a surf retreat with a bunch of other really powerful females to figure out my life.Lesley Logan 16:16No, I free I love when a perfectionist like like, what is it like goes off the deep end. They're like, I'm going to Nicaragua, they go to Costa Rica, they go somewhere.Hilary Billings 16:27Go on this journey. Everything I thought I knew was wrong. So let's just go the other way and just swing the pendulum completely in the opposite direction. Yeah, certainly that moment. That was the first time that I started to consider what did I want my life to look like versus what should it look like? Which I think for our generation, I think now, especially for younger generation, that's a lot easier. We're more empowering about build the lifestyle that you want to have, and then find the career that fits within that. And I don't feel like 10 years ago, that was an option.Lesley Logan 16:59No, no, hello, I'm an elder millennial. And I can tell you like I did it all right too and I was like, and then I was, you know, going to college with 911. And then I graduated right before. So i i The perfectionist rebellion is definitely something I think millennials and Gen Xers are like very clear, because like I did what you said. Yeah, it bit me in the behind. (Hilary: Yeah). Yeah!Hilary Billings 17:23Absolutely. Well, especially, I mean, I feel like every teen movie, every show is always about like go to college, every adult that we talk to is like, you must go to college, you must do it this way. And then you'll make a lot of money and be happy. And it's like, okay, great. I will I'll do this path, just like you said. And it was very interesting to see, as I started blogging about this, like journey of finding myself and feeling at the time, like I was just really journaling the downfall of my life and like this is the unraveling of the Hillary. So here you go, and away from my friends and family to keep in touch with me while I was traveling. And then to get the response back from people all over the world who we're dealing with a very similar mindset. And so I ended up building a readership in over 100 countries didn't know what to do with it at the time, didn't know how to monetize it. But it was very powerful for that to be a connection point where people wanted to have that conversation and, and to recognize that we were all dealing with it in our own little spheres in our microcosms and could finally have a way to connect about it.Lesley Logan 18:24Yeah, I am. I think like I think what's really cool is you just kind of like I'm just going to try something and I'm not going to have the plan to follow which is a little it's just like very hard for (Hilary: terrifying) it's terrifying for perfectionists but like you were correct like I don't think people understand that time is very specific. You all there were lawyers were going out of college who could not get a an internship like unpaid internship because four and five year attorneys were like I'll take that job because I just I and so they're getting these like experienced attorneys for cheaper than a college graduate. So it was just a really hard time and so I think when those things happen for you clearly it puts you it took you out of like I'm just gonna follow the next step and the next step and it made you go from a paint by number life to something that you are actually painting from scratch and so I think that's just really really cool. From so as you as you got into this travel blogging thing and then you went on to this next thing what what was your Northstar? Was it like, what feels good? What was like, how are you picking what to do next? Were you journaling about it? Were you talking to people that you have a coach or therapy what was going on?Hilary Billings 19:40Yeah, it was it was a lot of allowing the universe to show me while me trying to hold on to some resemblance of control, which was not working out very well for me if I'm being honest, like, you know, the the travel blogging aspect can seem so fantastical and what a movie like experience and there were so many of those moments. A majority of the time I was terrified. A lot of the time I was crying, there was a lot of having to work through these emotional blocks. I think the biggest thing that I learned through that process that I hadn't previously really embraced was that I am fully capable of making my own decisions, even just and that's the beautiful thing about travel, right? Especially when you go to places where you don't speak the language, you don't know where you're going. This was a time this was pre international phone plan. So like, could not Google did not have Google on my phone, where I was going. And, and I was very much alone. Like I, in order for me to feel connection, I was just journaling things I wanted to tell people later, because I didn't want to spend the money to try to text them. It was still like $1 text message or something back then, which is why... so ...Lesley Logan 20:49It's okay, everyone listening to this nose. And if we have anyone who's like, what, like, they it's like three people and Hello. Yeah ...Hilary Billings 20:57(Lesley: Thank you. I was really hard back then). Okay, so no, we can ... And that was a whole thing and a way to call people till after nine o'clock. Oh!Lesley Logan 21:07I had, I was in Brazil alone. And I could only use my phone and computer at the hotel like you couldn't even, restaurants did not have WiFi for me to use. So I would like map it out. I would like know all of the things I'm going to do for the whole day. And then no one would know where I was or who I was with until I got back to the hotel rooms.Hilary Billings 21:29Yeah. Yeah. And you're just helping ... make it back. And...Lesley Logan 21:34Yeah, yeah, that's pretty much it. I mean, I believed that I was gonna be okay. But like, you know, it's kind of funny looking back. It's like, wow, like now when I'm in Cambodia. I've gone to so many places in my village that my Wi Fi just pings on as I'm going to tuck tuck. I'm like, Oh, I have Wi Fi I can like check in with this person.Hilary Billings 21:55The privilege that we have now that we didn't have back then. But you know, I think there was something really special about that time, because it really forced you to have to sit like I wake up in the morning, wherever I was, and be like, Okay, today we're in Fiji, I need to get breakfast. What do you want for breakfast? Well, where are we going to go to get that breakfast, and just learning those micro steps of confidence of like, hey, look, you got breakfast for yourself, and you didn't know where you were like, good job on you. Goldstar. It really helped to build my confidence that I could make decisions for my life that would allow me to not only be safe, but to thrive. And I think it's really important. And that was that became my MO for a majority of my 20s was when I was feeling unstable when I was feeling like the drama of the situation around nearby come back to the states and I was working some, you know, low paying job, doing God knows what and retail that I could always just go away and remove myself from that situation and find a way to make the uncomfortable comfortable as a way to find that self growth. And that that kind of became my my default. Because I didn't know another way of doing that. That would keep me at one point.Lesley Logan 23:02You know, that thank you for saying that. I think that is something so key that right now, every listener everybody can actually be doing. I think we're because so much of what happens to us is outside of our control, and we're not actually honoring or celebrating what we did that was inside of our control. We're just like so focused on like, what we weren't able to control, we should have been able to control that. And so I love that you're like okay, I got like, I didn't have breakfast and dinners, no breakfast and I got breakfast and I'm having breakfast right now. And I think like to the perfectionist listening to this, she'd be like, of course she got breakfast. It's like no, no, that is actually worth celebrating. If you did not know the next three steps and your day and you somehow found a way to make them you have to give yourself a pat on the back. Otherwise you're gonna have a lot more tears like you brought up tear there was a lot of tears. Yeah, cuz you're trying to become someone new, you're trying to do something you didn't have a muscle for. It's just like going to the gym, you're gonna soreness is going to happen when you're training in a muscle group you have never trained before, it's the same thing for anything you're doing in life. So I love that you shared that because I hope people I hope if you're listening, it's like, what can you just literally look back at your day and go, Oh, I just did that. Like I literally just did that she just set? Well that's a huge thing. A lot of people looking for confidence doesn't come from like, you've been deemed it comes from these little action steps. So I love that.Hilary Billings 24:19Yeah, I think that we forget that. On a very basic level, we are still animals. And so we're constantly dealing with what a natural evolution has given us, which is the anxiety of finding safety and of being able to feel competent, that we can take care of ourselves, especially when we're trying something new. Or we're in a situation that feels threatening for some reason. And that could be it feels threatening to because it's it's new and different or because there's something that's a piece of danger and our brain doesn't know the difference. It's funny, you know training, I'm an equestrian I write 100 jumper and my horse is very intelligent, but that also means she has a lot more anxiety than a lot of the horses because she is running the permutations as to what around her is potentially going to be a threat. And there is a particular corner of the arena that she has decided is this spooky, scary corner. And so we've been spending a lot of time with her up there, just giving her pats like when she walks through the corner and doesn't freak out or try to bolt away, she gets pats and she gets reinforcement, or she gets a cookie. And it seems like if we were to do that to a person, it would seem stupid. But at the same time, it's like you're learning to calm that animalistic side of your brain that says that there is something to be afraid of here. And the more that we can reinforce that we have ourselves in these moments, the more data points we're putting on the board, that we can help ourselves for future situations when we're looking down the line. I mean, the more that I look at how I've been able to build my confidence brick by brick, it mostly has to do with being able to reference these previous moments of my life and being like, Okay, well, this thing feels really scary right now. But I previously tamed lions, so I'm pretty sure I can get over this thing right now. Or this, this moment of my career seems very vulnerable and scary right now. But I previously was rejected from every program that I thought was my future and was able to build something that was really successful and exciting. So clearly, whatever comes next is going to be okay.Lesley Logan 26:18That is, okay, everyone can rewind that. Because they, it just goes back to and that's why being a perfectionist, an overachiever can really hold us back, it can definitely be a superpower. And a lot of ways, especially when you're younger, or you're trying to overcome some things. But if you but if you only live in that zone, you're not giving yourself credit for anything you did, really, because if it wasn't perfect, it wasn't good enough. So you're not even like celebrating. It's that Yeah, but so and so help me it's like, okay, so they helped you. And you did it. Right. So I love I love like...Hilary Billings 26:53You know, we don't do anything alone. Like regardless of even if you're going to the grocery store to buy your groceries, there was a farmer that had to make that food and then it was put on a truck and a driver brought it to the store and someone had to put it on a shelf, and then someone had to check you out. Like, there is nothing that we do in this life that we do in solidarity against anyone else. So I think we need to remove this concept or this allowing that that is something that should be praised, because it's not realistic, and it doesn't exist. So we all need help. And I think that that can be one of the bravest things that you do is to know when to ask for help and how to get it.Lesley Logan 27:30Yeah, no one to ask. And then also, maybe it's like, I mean, there's there's a reason why there's five minute journals, or it's gratitude journals, there's like, there's people saying you should like write three things down. You're just taking a moment. I remember when I was going through my tiny habits training with BJ Fogg, you know, his sister said at the end of the day, write down a story that happened that day, because you're going to use it to help people create habits because story is what helps people understand these things. And you told some great stories help us understand how you got to where you are. But this is so important, y'all. If you don't recognize the things that you did do, you actually cannot in the moments of like, oh my gosh, how am I gonna get through this, you're not gonna have anything to fall back on to go, Oh, I've done this before. Actually, like, I remember I was walking down this. It's not even an alley. It's a street. But like, I think people in America would call it an alley. And it was, it was it was like 830 at night. But you know, I'm in Cambodia. So it's, you know, dark, pitch black, and I'm walking, and I had just walked that street in the daylight. But for whatever reason, it's dark. I'm by myself, and I'm starting to, like, have fear. And you're right, you said it, like the brain doesn't know a new experience from like, a dangerous experience. And I started to like, pick up my pace. And then I heard like, crap, and I almost wanted to run but I'm in sandals. So that's not going to happen. And I was just like, we actually walked up this without any issues two hours ago. And I bet if we just walked calmly, we would get to the other side of the street and there nothing and it was like nothing was happening. I was in zero danger. But our brain can tell us a story and if we don't have something reference back to like, help us stay present. Then we're gonna miss out on all the potential opportunities that there are and then to go back to I just want to highlight because it makes me think of when I was a kid, you'd put up like we we do everything is with somebody is also self like it just is. Do you remember the movie? My cousin Vinnie? I don't know if anyone Okay, so my mom loved this movie. Loved it. Hi, mom. She's watching this on YouTube. So she loves this movie. And she and at the end of this movie, Joe Pesci is like so it was he was like, I just want to deal with my first case by myself and she's like, Oh my gosh, what if you went all of your cases all the time, but at the end you have to look at someone go thank you. And then she goes, What a fucking nightmare. Oh my god, that's so terrible. And it's just so funny because that's what we as professionals overachievers, do we like reject help? We don't even like look up to see what It is around us, I could actually help us get to that moment because we're like, if I don't do it alone that I didn't do it.Hilary Billings 30:06Yeah. And it's like, when did we create that was the rule. And by the way, I knowing that if we can all objectively agree that that rule isn't achievable, that we actually can't get there. Because everything that we have in this life is built upon the backs of others in our community, then we're just setting ourselves up to lose the game. So why don't we make rules that we can actually win off of? Wouldn't that be nice?Lesley Logan 30:32Wouldn't that be nice? When that be nice? Okay, so I want to talk because you have, I mean, you're the cat with nine lives you'd like I don't wanna say reinvented or recreated because you're the, you're taking your amazing self into another situation. So can you tell us because now you're doing something new, that that is very needed in this world. And also, like, it wasn't anything you went to college for, And were trained, like, follow these things. So like, what are you doing now? And how, like, what what are you having to overcome to like, kind of, Be It Till You See it in this moment?Hilary Billings 31:02Yeah, so a few years ago, I was presented the opportunity to have my own monetize Facebook page. At the time, I was making these comedic monologue videos and just having a ton of fun making them and they were starting to pick up some traction. So an acquaintance that I knew was a publisher that was working with Facebook to get these monetized pages. So my partner and I decided to take one on and be like, this would be great. I have a background I wrote for USA Today, I've been a celebrity interviewer I've done all of these videos have put together all this content, I know how to make a really great headline. He's a former billboard charting artist and musician and tech entrepreneur. So we can certainly make amazing content that people are going to want to watch. And we started that that Facebook watch channel and we bombed, it was bad. We couldn't we couldn't make anything work. And it was so frustrating. I want to say for like six to nine months, we were like nose to the grindstone, just hitting our heads against the wall, not understanding why our content wasn't converting. And we were seeing all these creators around us having so much success, and it was so frustrating. And we're like, we're so smart. We're so dedicated. What are we doing wrong? And we hit this point of, we either have to find a new way of doing this or we have to let it go and try something else. So what are we going to do? So we sat down, and we must have watched hundreds if not 1000s of viral videos, and we created a spreadsheet in true perfectionist fashion. As to okay, what's what's happening in this video? What second one was happening a second three? What's the opening image? How many people are in this video? How long is this video? What's the theme of this video? Is there music? Is there captions? Is there subtitles? And as we started just putting in all this data, removing the emotion of you know, we're not good enough, or we're not doing this right, and really starting to take this experimental scientific research approach of what are these videos all have in common? We started to see some themes. So we took that knowledge into our next video, and that next video did 5 million views. And then the video after that to 10 million views. And it's not to say that we kept this incremental pace where everything kept outpacing each other but and not every video that we did from then on out was a banger. But, you know, over the course of the next two years, we did over a billion organic views, I was able to organically grow my Tik Tok from zero to 400,000 followers in 40 days. And we realized that we had created a methodology and the science of how to leverage morality and really leverage the psychology the tension to make great content that people wanted to watch and engage in. And that would allow us to really shoot outside of our our followership, you know, a lot of times on social media, you're reaching one to 6% of the number of people that follow you. And that's what when brands are looking to partner with influencers. That's what they're looking at as those metrics. And we had minimal followers in comparison, like maybe 10,000 to 100,000. And we were still able to get these, you know, five 10 million views, because of how we were constructing the content. And the content itself wasn't something that either one of us was really passionate about. It was a lot of very viral content, so pranks and gifting videos, and DIY and five minute crafts. But as we were looking at, you know, we knew this knowledge was special, we knew that everything that we've learned and how we were able to implement it was really powerful. And where could we find a way to add the value and be of service that we wanted to be? And it became very clear with my background and brand strategy and his background and serving different corporations and brands, that we would help other people, other entrepreneurs that were mission driven messengers to get their messages to the target audiences that they wanted to reach. And it's such a it's such a challenge right now. Right short form video is the golden standard. Everyone is trying and racing so hard to put up content, that a lot of it that there's just massive quantity. 20 million videos are going up a day. And a lot of it sucks. (Lesley: Yeah). And so it's like how do we create quality content that people want to watch? That's intentional. That doesn't make business owners and companies and entrepreneurs feel like they're in this constant hamster wheel spinning cycle of having to make a bunch of content to just to keep up with the Joneses. And that's where we put our focus. So I, it's, I think what I've learned through this process is that everything's an iteration on an iteration. And how do you take the skills that you previously have an add them to this next phase of your life, for the longest time, I really struggled with my career, my title being the thing that drove my worth, and to this day, that is still something that I have to battle consistently. But the more that I find myself being able to say, I'm able to be of service to people, and I'm learning, and I don't know if this is going to be something that we're doing 10 years from now, but I know that this business, and the way that we're helping people right now, and all of the energy that I'm putting into this is going to grow me it's going to grow others, and we're all going to continue to, to have this evolutionary journey and grow on our path. So it's really exciting to see some of the results, we've been able to get people, you know, millions of impressions across social media channels, we had a client that won a shorty Impact Award for some... (Lesley: WHat?!) Yeah, for some of their content. You know, we've had clients 240x their results. And, and being able to do it in a way that while it leverages the psychology of attention, it also really helps people stay true and authentic to their brand, and not feel like they have to dance or follow trends or constantly be researching. You know, it's a, it's a new way of looking at how you make content, which is always hard for people when they're so used to just seeing these particular celebrities or gurus that they follow, doing things that are working for them. And not recognizing that there was a long road to get there. So trying to ease that, that journey for both the brand and for the user. It's been really, really fantastic.Lesley Logan 37:11First of all, I think that it's incredible what you guys were able to do I love I want to highlight like, you guys took it being personal out to like actually observe and like you said, it's like a science experiment or whatever. And it's, it's true, I think, you know, no matter what you're trying to do, you're like, the more you make it personal about you, the harder it is, the more you can go. It's actually it's not about me at all. You know, like, I remember when we Brad made me get on YouTube, I think we're eight years now. And I like I don't think we went through a filming where I didn't cry. Like, I don't think there was a single filming where at some point, I didn't cry, put some cold water on my face and try again. And it wasn't until I realized that those videos were not about me, they were absolutely about the people watching them that we actually started getting traction they've been you know, and the channel is done really well for the niche that it is. It's kind of crazy. You know, and but I love that you guys, you're like, Okay, it's not, we're gonna stop thinking about us, we're actually just gonna, like, look at what is working. And like, see how we can recreate it. And then instead of recreating it, so that could just be about you guys winning, you guys were like, How can I have we actually make this help people who actually want to change the world in different ways? And I still resonate with like, what am I calling myself? What is my title and also, like, have wanting to have that certainty? I think everyone listening like, of course, will have certainty that like, this is gonna be the thing that I do for the rest of my life. And I think the reality is, is that as long as you're a curious person, that thing is going to change all the time. And I don't know, gone are the days that like, you know, my grandfather after like after the base, like professional baseball and military, he was working for Coca Cola for the whole his whole life. Yeah, for some people, that is an option out there. But for a lot of us, especially creatives. And if you're listening this Hello, you are one that is really not the that's not it.Hilary Billings 39:08It's wild to think about that I'm working in an industry that literally did not exist when I was going to college, right? Like TikTok was not a thing. We're now on TikToks advisory board. We have a great partnership with them. These, these weren't even platforms, Instagram was just barely coming out of the womb at this time. So, you know, I think the more that we can stay open to the fact that there were so many technological advances and things that are happening again, outside of our control, that are adding to this human experience that we don't even know really in five to 10 years, what problems people are going to be having that we can solve that the knowledge that we're gathering right now can help people solve. So yes, I think it's so important to be able to stay open to that, to not hold the content so precious and so near and dear to us, which is such a hard thing to do as a perfectionist as somebody that is afraid of, when I used to make these comedic monologue videos, they would take days because even though I was making a three minute video, I would spend so much time looking at the words that I was writing on the page to see what issue someone might take with something that I was saying, like what was going to be the attack on me? Was I prepared to defend this line? That was supposed to just be some sort of comedic monologue funny skit.Lesley Logan 40:26And I'm sure I'm sure even with all of that three day span, you still had someone who was pissed about the word that you say.Hilary Billings 40:31Oh, yeah, that wouldn't even watch the video, right? I did a video. I'm like, why having a girlfriend like having a cat, right? And like, we do our own thing. Don't tell us to wash our hair, you know, just like silly things like that. And of course, people are like, Oh, you're anti feminist. So I do want to like why having a boyfriend is like having a dog. And then of course, it's like, how dare you? Yeah, yeah, it's just, you know, you can't win. And that's the truth.Lesley Logan 40:56You're, well, I mean, like, I, you're not, not everyone's gonna like you. And by the way, you don't like everybody, like you don't. So, so I hold yourself to a standard you won't hold anyone else do. Anyways. Oh, my gosh, we could keep going. Obviously, you're gonna come back. We're gonna have you in person. Maybe we'll have you like, come do some recaps of Brad's ... Yeah, let's do it. Okay, we're gonna take a quick break before we let you go, obviously, to find where people can find you, follow you work with you, and your Be It action items. All right, Hillary, where do you like to hang out? Obviously, TikTok is where you go. But where can people connect with you, if they're like, oh my gosh, this is the girl who can tell me do the thing that I want to do.Hilary Billings 41:35If you're interested in learning more about how you can leverage the psychology of attention for your short form videos, that's Instagram rails, YouTube shorts, Facebook rails, Tik Tok, or beyond or even just finding a better way of getting your message out there, you can find us at attentioneers.com. That's attention e e r s .com. You can book a free call with myself or my co founder. And we'd be happy to see how we can help you move forward and all of your dreams and aspirations of being a mission driven messenger that grows your reach.Lesley Logan 42:04I love it. Okay, before I let you go, you've given us so many great tips. But for the people who skipped at the end, TLDR, executable, intrinsic, targeted steps they can take to Be It Till You See It.Hilary Billings 42:17So I have found, obviously travel to get uncomfortable and find a way to make that comfortable with a mechanism that I use a lot in my 20s As I've been in my 30s. Now, it's much harder to be able to pick up and go and find that time. And so I've had to learn to utilize different tools in order to find the expansion and the growth that I've wanted to, and to feel more deserving in my day to day life. And to really hone in on that competence. I follow a woman named Lacey Phillips, she's fantastic, she runs to be magnetic. And there's three components that she talks about when it comes to manifesting the life that you want. And it all comes down to creating and really feeling deserving. The universe wants to give you what, what you want to have, but you have to actually feel deserving and worthy of receiving it. So in order to get to the levels of that you want to be at, you need to be expanding. So a lot of the times we don't see to believe that something that we want is actually possible. So I might say that I want a million dollar year. But if I don't know anybody, or any other entrepreneur that's come from my situation with my background, that's made a million dollars in a year. Even though that's something that I want, like intrinsically, I don't unconsciously believe that that can happen for me. So going out, and really finding and putting it out to the universe, that whatever it is that you're trying to call in, that you want examples, you want to be able to see to believe that those things are possible. So we want to find expanders, we've got to unblock what standing in our way. Because a lot of the times, it's our own limiting beliefs. And again, we can want to be calling in something like I want a million dollars a year. But if I have this belief that that's going to take me running myself into the ground in order to make that happen, or I have to completely forego every other aspect of my life in order to have that type of success. I'm going to hold myself back. So really understanding what it is that standing in my way and what fears that I have to help keep me safe and secure in my little bubble. What is it that I need to unblock that I need to go in and reprogram for myself and the last piece is taking aligned action what is it that I actually should be doing that's me standing in my work to say yes, this is what I believe this is how much I believe I belong here. And I am going to make decisions not about wanting validation from somebody else or that comment or or you know what I'm afraid someone's going to say about me but knowing that my voice matters and taking the actions that align with that but we need all three components in order to expand unblock and take the aligned action to manifest and call what we want and that will help us to be the worthy person that the universe wants us to be.Lesley Logan 44:57Who I have chills Like, I love that you brought this up because I've been on a, like, manifestation kick for my own self because I'm like, you know, I think I haven't been very specific. And like I've been, I've been very I've been, I've thought it was clear, but I'm like, you know, I probably could have been more specific like the color of the car like the things you know, like all the things you know. So, thank you for bringing this up. I'm going to use these y'all. How are you going to use these tips in your life? Let us know tag Hillary, tag to Be It pod. Hillary, thank you so much. I am so freaking grateful that everyone is conspiring to make sure that we connect and we are friends and now that I am in Vegas for quite some time we are absolutely going to hang out. We're not the wind blows to a destination.Hilary Billings 45:41Oh Mary Poppins umbrellas ready to go.Lesley Logan 45:44No, you guys have no idea how windy Vegas is people think it's just hot and desert and the gusts can be like 70 miles an hour. So at any rate, if you did put an umbrella out there, you might not know where you're gonna land. But Hillary, I'm just so grateful for you. Thank you all for listening. This is so fun. Please share this with a friend, share this episode on whatever social media platform you love. Don't be perfect about it like however you know how to share it is the best way to do it. We love that and until next time, Be It Till You See Tt. Bye That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day! Be It Till You See It is a production of Bloom Podcast Network. Brad Crowell 46:07It's written, filmed and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 46:07It is produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo. Brad Crowell 46:07Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. And our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi. Lesley Logan 46:07Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals and Ximena Velasquez for our transcriptions.Brad Crowell 46:07Also to Angelina Herico for adding all the content to our website. And finally to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on time. Transcribed by https://otter.aiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sometimes your naïveté in a given situation works in your favor. Such was the case when Danielle Robay booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to “work on the internet,” for what she believed would be the new era of news media. Boy, was she right! As a journalist within the entertainment reporting industry, Robay caught a few lucky breaks, interviewed some celebrity dogs, lived in her grandmother's friend's garage, and managed to make a name for herself through her tenacity and grit. When Robay was younger, her dance teacher told her, “if you feel like you have to pee or you have nerves, it means you care.” She still carries this motto, and as the host of the PrettySmart podcast and an E! Entertainment Television segment, to this day, she still feels those butterflies before an interview (We get you, Danielle. So do we.). Danielle turned the tables on us and asked questions about all things podcasting and getting through the tough times. Our fireside chat (minus the fire) puts things into perspective and brings out the core of stepping out of line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Aalia is joined by media mogul Larry Namer. As the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television and true media mogul is a dedicated philanthropist and he continues to be part of incredible projects impacting the world. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss emotional intelligence, his favorite project to date and how hate is based on ignorance. Like, comment, and subscribe! Stay connected with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated Stay connected to our guest: @larry.namer UNSUGARCOATED™ Media is a 501c3 media enterprise, using podcasts, print publications, short documentaries, and more to tell stories of empowerment in the face of adversity and trauma. For more information on our goals, content, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website.
With the rise of social media and the increasing importance of online presence, video marketing has become a valuable strategy for expert-based business owners. Video has the ability to increase brand awareness, create more engagement, generate leads, and drive sales. But one important aspect of video that is often overlooked is the potential to build know, like and trust with potential customers. But more often than not, entrepreneurs don't make time to create video, even with a plethora of easy video creation tools. On Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 327, Lou Bortone joins me to share his expertise on everything from creating engaging video content to getting started, even if you are camera shy. Join us in the Amplify Your Authority FREE Facebook Group to learn more strategies to stop being a best-kept secret and stand out as an industry go-to authority. Key Takeaways ● [4:05] Lou talks a bit about the post-pandemic zoom. ● [3:33] How video helps you get to know someone's energy. ● [8:00]The different ways to create video for your marketing strategy. ● [10:58] Melanie and Lou discuss how he has been able to become an authority in video marketing, even though he is more introverted. ● [13:33] How to get started and access the right state of mind, even if you are camera shy. ● [17:01] Lou and Melanie talk about the importance of experimenting with different types of video to find out what works best for you and your audience. ● [22:58] A discussion on professional vs “raw” behind the scenes type videos for conversion. ● [26:38] Lou shares how valuable collaboration and building his network has been to grow his business. About the Guest Lou Bortone has been a pioneer and thought leader in the video space since the launch of YouTube in 2005. He's helped thousands of entrepreneurs and companies create and leverage online video to build their brands and dramatically grow their revenues. Prior to his industry leading work in online video marketing, Lou spent over 20 years as a marketing executive in the television and entertainment industries, including stints as National Promotion Manager for E! Entertainment Television and Senior Vice President of Marketing for Fox Family Worldwide in Los Angeles. Lou is also the host of the podcast, "Take the Cannoli: The Godfather Podcast." Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ● Get Lou's Free Resource: Free Video Planner - http://www.loubortone.com/planner ● Download your 17 Mistakes Guest Experts Make Scorecard https://melaniebenson.com/magnetize
En esta oportunidad conversé con un ser magnético como lo es Valerie Lollet. Ella luego de 11 años de trabajo en el campo creativo con marcas como Absolut, Pepsi, y BCBG, y medios de Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos como E! Entertainment Television, Sony y HBO LatAm,se dedicó a investigar sobre la planta de Cannabis y sus propiedades, para posteriormente crear una marca para mujeres dirigida al mercado de California, EEUU. Así mismo ha desarrollado diferentes prácticas que nos invitan a ser magnéticos entorno a lo que deseamos en nuestra vida. En este episodio compartió esas prácticas que la han ayudado a ello y muchas personas, en el camino del bienestar personal, buscando la coherencia entre cerebro y corazón. Puedes seguir a Val en @valerielollet y su podcast Seres Magnéticos Audiolibro de Val "Eres un ser magnético" **************************** Mi Audiolibro lo encuentras en Beek, puedes escucharlo aquí Más de mi trabajo en cafedelexito.online --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cafedelexito/support
When pivoting, it's easy to second guess yourself or make excuses why you shouldn't do something. Karin Taylor, founder of Mandalay Farms, shares how to keep moving forward without knowing what's to come. South Florida's Karin Taylor does it all. She's a single mother of five, just launched a series of podcasts and is founder and owner of Mandalay Farms, a private oasis where you can connect and interact with a variety of animal ambassadors. The 20-acre property in Jupiter Farms, Florida is home to a Noah's Ark like menagerie of over 70 domesticated and exotic animals including horses, donkeys, pigs, kangaroos, goats, emus, otters, a variety of birds, lemurs, porcupines, and an assortment of reptiles. Taylor worked as a model and actress. She got her start as a dancer at Walt Disney World in the Electric Light Parade and launched her modeling career at the age of 18 when she was discovered by the Ford Modeling Agency in Miami Beach. Her career really took off after she posed as June's Playboy Playmate in 1996, an experience she describes as positive, respectful, and a place she found lifelong friendships. After Playboy, Karin went on to land guest starring roles on “Baywatch” and “Malcolm & Eddie”. She guest hosted for E! Entertainment Television, appeared on HGTV's “Smart Design,” and in Horace Brown's music video for the song “Things We Do for Love.” Taylor discovered the healing power of animals after the loss of her daughter, Hunter, to Trisomy 13. A few years later, she purchased the 20-acre property, now known as Mandalay Farms, to mark a new chapter in her life and connect with her children through horses. It was the tranquility of the farm and healing power of the horses that inspired her to learn more about equine therapy. That lead to her being certified in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL). She also founded the nonprofit Mandalay Farms Zoological Society to serve at-risk youth, children in foster care, and individuals with special needs through science-based animal interventions.' Taylor is now also taking on yet another venture with the launch of several podcasts. Her goal is empowering women who are on their own individual journeys. Some of her first guests included former Playboy Playmate Ulrika Ericsson and second wife of former President Donald Trump Marla Maples – both women who shared their own journeys of life's transitions. For more information on Mandalay Farms, please visit MandalayFarms.com and follow them on Instagram @mandalayfarms and Facebook @MandalayFarms where Taylor frequently posts news about happenings at the farm, as well as animal photos and videos.
On PivotMe today, we talk to the CEO of Attentioneers, Hilary Billings. Hilary has traveled quite a road that eventually led her to start a business that helps others create viral videos online. She has worked with a gamut of high-performing entrepreneurs, billionaires, models, and New York Times best-selling authors. A former Miss Nevada journalist, on-camera host, and tv producer, she has also worked with national traditional media outlets, including USA Today, E! News, and Extra! Entertainment Television. Her insights have been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global. Hilary explains why you need to focus on having a goal, appealing and attention-grabbing content, and creating short-form videos to engage with people. In this episode, we discuss how to use TikTok to create valuable content that converts viewers into leads. Listen in to learn how to start making attention-grabbing and emotionally sparking TikToks that also create an information gap. You will also learn how to leverage the algorithm by optimizing and maximizing your watch time so your TikToks can perform on different platforms. Pivotal Questions Asked: [4:33] Can you tell everyone why you were in Fiji? [17:28] How do you self-sabotage? [24:59] What advice would you give a business owner looking to explore and utilize social media? [39:37] Does the content you create for TikTok apply to LinkedIn? [46:44] How do we translate the video views over into business? [57:30] What do you say to the business owners on the fence about this to push them over the fence? In This Episode You Will Learn: [12:30] The importance of remaining open to opportunities to get you where you want to go. [22:54] How to look at your content objectively to create attention-grabbing content for your audience. [25:37] Focus your effort on your goal, attention-grabbing content, and creating short-form videos to engage with people. [33:34] Why you should stop making ads and start making entertaining, attention-capturing, and sharable TikToks. [37:56] How to use TikTok to gauge whether your content will perform on other platforms. [40:02] How to leverage the algorithm on different platforms by optimizing and maximizing your watch time. [44:50] How intentionally crafting for your audience will help you reach your audience and get a return on investment. [47:18] The steps to take to provide value and trust that your audience will take the necessary action. [57:45] The importance of thinking about ways to engage your audience on social media. Quotes: “In order for you to get your message to your target audience, you have to earn the attention; no one is going to stick around to wait anymore.”- Hilary [23:57] “Stop promoting yourself and start engaging and creating content that your audience values and wants to watch.”- Hilary [34:10] “TikTok users are almost 2-3 times more likely to go to a profile after they see a video that they like to learn more about that person or that profile.”- Hilary [47:37] “If you're putting out content that helps people make better decisions, then they're going to trust that you're thinking about them and you're prioritizing their needs.”- Hilary [52:06] Connect with Hilary: https://www.attentioneers.com/ https://hilarybillings.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hilarybillings https://www.instagram.com/hilary_billings/ https://www.facebook.com/HilaryBillingsOfficial Want help with your Goals and Productivity? Interested in learning more about crushing Goals and Procrastination - getting more done in less time? Would you like to connect with April live? We are hosting a live FREE virtual event. You should be there, all the cool kids are and so should you. www.pivot-me.com/event
Just skim the career path of my first guest for Season 2 of Insider Interviews and you'll understand why it was worth the wait of my past year on hiatus: It's Jarl Mohn, former President and CEO of NPR...and E! Entertainment Television, the network he also created! Jarl's career includes being hand-picked by former radio buddy, Bob Pittman (currently CEO of iHeart Media), to be the first EVP/GM of MTV and VH1. He also spent many years on the boards of The Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, the EW Scripps Company and Scripps Networks, and KPCC Southern California Public Radio where he honed his love of public radio. And, while Jarl hung up his pundit placard to focus on hanging art as he and his wife Pamela endow museums and support emerging artists, his 50+ years in media and venture capital have taught him a thing or two about content and management. He shares 35 minutes of brilliance and humility -- from how his years in foster care sparked an escape route to radio, how quality will separate winners and losers in today's content wars, and how art can literally change the way we think. We go head to, literally, toe on the big picture of media, right down to why his face is on my feet. Yeah, you'll have to keep listening for that one. Or watch the video on YouTube, since good content should span all platforms! The following is a highly edited transcript, including a multitude of links to important resources mentioned. Career Path – Radio to Television E.B.: Jarl, you were my first boss in the cable industry. You started E! Entertainment Television and I was there in the Greg Kinnear and Howard Stern days. Can you share a little chronological route to your career? Jarl: I began my career as a disc jockey when I was 15 years old. I ended up ultimately, in New York at WNBC doing afternoons when I was 25 then got into the programming side of the business, became a general manager and bought some radio stations. Then one of the people I had worked with at WNBC, Bob Pittman, hired me, along with Tom Preston at MTV and VH1. So, I got into the cable TV business. Then in 1986 we created E! Entertainment Television. I did a stint with John Malone at Liberty Media as CEO of Liberty Digital, which was used to invest in internet companies and some interactive companies. Then venture capital /early stage angel investing for about 16 years. And then I had been involved in public radio in Los Angeles as a board member of KPCC and had the opportunity to become CEO of NPR nationally, for about six years. I finished up my tour of duty in 2019 and returned to Los Angeles. Radio as Escape from Foster Care EB: You shared with me that you had been in a group home in foster care .... Jarl: It was a very difficult thing to experience. I spend some time with foster youth and young adults in Los Angeles County now and have a chance to talk to a number of them. Almost every one, using different language, wants to know how we survived our PTSD or our trauma. ...I hated my existence in that children's home so much that I discovered radio and listened to it nonstop and fantasized about being one of those cool disc jockeys. So, when I got out at 15, I had a chance to go to engineering school, get my FCC license and began working at a radio station. EB: Radio is, of course we talk about it as theater of the mind. I just read an amazing memoir called A Place Called Home by David Ambroz, who actually works at Amazon now, and overcame similar challenges. You both remind us how we all need to support youth so much better and try to improve that world. The Art of Listening EB: Jarl, I knew you when you still used your DJ name, Lee Masters...I remember you would regularly walk the halls of E! Entertainment Television, chatting with every employee, every day. That meant the world to everyone I'm still part of the past-employee Facebook group. I even did an episode last season of Insider Interviews with Darren G.
In episode #107 your favorite CEOs Taylor Graham and Chloe Willemsen are sitting down with an entrepreneurial force to be wreckened with... Nancy Jarecki Nancy has always played by her own rules. She's the innovator behind the multiple award- winning company bettybeauty, inc., was born in Kansas, studied art in Texas, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an artist. Recognized as one of the up and coming Southern California artists by LA Weekly, Nancy showcased her art at numerous shows and in corporate art collections. As Nancy continued on her entrepreneurial path in Los Angeles, she was tapped in early 1986 by the creators of a startup cable network to help develop and launch a cable network called Movietime. The following year she was an instrumental part of the launch team for the network now known as E! Entertainment Television. During this time, Nancy met her husband, Andrew Jarecki, who was visiting Los Angeles to launch his company, MovieFone. She soon moved to New York to join him, helping him develop the business, and starting their new family. In 1999, the Jareckis sold MovieFone to AOL Time Warner started a movie production company as well as moved their family to Rome, Italy, where they were completing work on the Oscar-nominated film Capturing the Friedmans documentary. While in Rome, where they lived for two years, Nancy had an experience that gave her the idea to start her own innovative beauty products company, bettybeauty, inc. Visiting a hair salon, she noticed women leaving with small “take home” bags. When she inquired as to what they were, the receptionist told her they were a bit of extra hair color for “the hair down there – to make it match!” Realizing that women across America would love a commercially-available product to color this important area, Nancy began developing the first safe color for the hair down there to fulfill this unmet need in the beauty market. Now know as the popular and award winning specialty hair color kits. Nancy's creation of these innovative products won her multiple awards in 2007 and 2008; ‘Innovator of the Year' by Independent Cosmetics Manufactures and Distributors. As well as winning the 2008 prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women's, ‘indie' award*. (*considered the Oscars of the beauty industry). Nancy also suffered a massive brain aneurysm and made a miraculous recovery from her near fatal death. She is now working on a book dealing with the subjects of adversity, spirituality and business. To check out Betty Beauty's products and website click HERE To get 30% off your Zencastr Professional account click HERE Feel free to stalk your hosts a little further: Chloe: @chloeelizabethcreative Taylor: @taygrahambiz and @sociallytaylored To check out the official CEOish website click HERE To ask us a question or request a guest, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @ceoishpodcast or email us at ceoishpodcast@gmail.com
Vivendi recently reported that a whopping 77% of brands could disappear tomorrow and no one would care. Customer disloyalty is the new normal. How can you and your business gain and retain new clients, customers, and even employees in this uncertain, post-pandemic world? (Without using fear and intimidation like the Mafia?) The answer is loyalty. And the proof comes from an unlikely source: The Godfather. In this episode of The Godfather Podcast, we look at the theme of "loyalty," and what it means not only in The Godfather, but also in business today. I'll explain why "Loyalty is the New Currency," and how you can build a "wall of friendship" just like Don Vito Corleone. We'll also look at some of the best and most repeated quotes from The Godfather! ============================================================= Lou Bortone is a writer, producer and speaker who keeps his friends close and his enemies closer. Lou is also a ghostwriter, author, and Consigliere to some of the best and brightest minds in digital marketing. Lou's brushes with fame include getting drum lessons from Doors drummer John Densmore, and standing up to “Sonny Corleone” when he refused to re-write a promo script for James Caan while working at E! Entertainment Television. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/godfather1/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/godfather1/support
“You're showing up in your content to add value to other people”Special guest Hilary Billings (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarybillings/)is a popular viral video creator and strategist who grew from 0-400k followers on TikTok in 40 days. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Attentioneers (https://www.attentioneers.com/freecall), where she leads a creative agency to help clients grow revenue and reach through viral short-form videos. As a strategist, she has worked with a gamut of high-performing entrepreneurs, including billionaires, Victoria's Secret models, and New York Times best-selling authors. A former Miss Nevada, journalist, on-camera host, and tv producer, Hilary has also worked with national traditional media outlets including USA Today, E! News, and Extra! Entertainment Television. A sought-after business speaker, she's shared the stage with William Shatner and Bon Jovi. Her insights have been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.The downside of becoming popular on social media is attracting trolls in the comment section. On this episode, Hilary shares the best way to deal with and disarm haters, plus the surprising opportunities they brand. If you're afraid to put yourself out there, tune in to hear how to decide what's right for your company - being the face of the brand or working with a professional on-camera host. Learn how to stay ground in creating connection and relatability with viewers so you can earn their attention and engagement. Discover how to protect yourself from negativity and make content that converts. Get tips on moderating a live audience while maintaining authenticity and spontaneity. Hear Hilary's advice on crafting responses to comments that better support your brand. Find out how to leverage the algorithm by creating creative videos that people can't stop watching. Uncover the secret to getting people into a live stream and keep them there, while teaching them how to talk to you in the comments. Gain an understanding of Hilary's curiosity approach that builds an audience's trust in the long run.This episode is brought to you by CreatorsLegal.com.Receive weekly live shopping industry updates and tips in our newsletter: https://try.estreamly.com/newsletter. Join the Live eCommerce private community: https://community.estreamly.com/home.
Lou Bortone is a writer, producer and speaker who keeps his friends close and his enemies closer. Lou is also a ghostwriter, author, and Consigliere to some of the best and brightest minds in digital marketing. Lou's brushes with fame include getting drum lessons from Doors drummer John Densmore, and standing up to “Sonny Corleone” when he refused to re-write a promo script for James Caan while working at E! Entertainment Television. Lou is a father to twins, a rescuer of Pugs, and an expert at Italian curses. He's also the author of “Leave The Gun, Take The Cannoli: Leadership Lessons of The Godfather.” Lou is a stand up guy who never rats on his friends, and always keeps his mouth shut... except for today when he's agreed to talk with you! To learn more about Lou, check out the following links: Lou's Video Marketing Website: https://loubortone.lpages.co Lou's Keynote and Speaking Page: https://www.digibrand.online/speaker-page/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lou.bortone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loubortone/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loubortone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/loubortone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LouBortoneVideo
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Lou Bortone is known as The Video Godfather. We're not exactly sure why and, frankly, we're a little afraid to ask. What we do know is that Lou Bortone has been a pioneer and thought leader in the video space since the launch of YouTube in 2005. He's helped thousands of entrepreneurs and companies create and leverage online video to build their brands and dramatically grow their revenues. Prior to his industry leading work in online video marketing, Lou spent over 20 years as a marketing executive in the television and entertainment industries, including stints as National Promotion Manager for E! Entertainment Television and Senior Vice President of Marketing for Fox Family Worldwide in Los Angeles. Lou is a popular speaker, author, and ghostwriter of six business books. He's also the author of“Video Marketing Rules: How to Win in a World Gone Video.” You can learn more about Lou at LouBortone.com.
Patty is talking with Lou Bortone, a pioneer and thought leader in the video space since the launch of YouTube in 2005. He's helped thousands of entrepreneurs and companies create and leverage online video to build their brands and dramatically grow their revenues. Prior to his industry leading work in online video marketing, Lou spent over 20 years as a marketing executive in the television and entertainment industries, including stints as National Promotion Manager for E! Entertainment Television and Senior Vice President of Marketing for Fox Family Worldwide in Los Angeles. Lou exemplifies what it means to have a growth mindset. He shares how he was a “closet-woo” person early on, and now he is very comfortable with the woo aspect of life, including receiving. Lou recently reached out to Patty when things were not working for him. His instinct was to do more so when Patty said to take a month away, he was skeptical, but he did it anyway. He went to a cabin in the woods with no internet or phone. He took notebooks for journaling and gave himself some space. How did it go? Lou says, “life changing!” Lou's advice for those who aren't sure about things like talking to your guides is to trust the process. It's the best way to open yourself up to possibilities. He calls it a conspiracy of goodness. He also shares that you have to be willing to be seen, to step into your power. He shares how embracing the process is a great approach for growing your confidence on video. His advice is to not die with your story (or music or art or ideas) inside you. You can shift your relationship with video and be present for those you want to serve. Connect with Lou Get Lou's Video Planner (the best way to start!) Lou's Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Church of Scientology "Hollywood, Interrupted" ,"Six Degrees of Paris Hilton"Ain't It Cool?: Kicking Hollywood's Butt New York Times best selling author Mark Ebner is an award winning investigative journalist who has covered all aspects of celebrity and crime culture for Spy, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Details, Los Angeles, Premiere, Salon, Spin, Radar, Angeleno, The Daily Beast.com, Gawker.com, BoingBoing.net and New Times among other national and international and internet publications. He has repeatedly positioned himself in harm's way, conducting dozens of investigations into such subjects as Scientology, Pit Bull fighting in South Central Los Angeles, the Ku Klux Klan in Texas, celebrity stalkers, drug dealers, missing porn stars, sports groupies, mobsters, college suicides and Hepatitis C in Hollywood. Ebner has produced for and/or appeared as a journalist-commentator on NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, A&E, The BBC, Channel 4 (UK), National Public Radio, Court TV, Fox News, FX, VH-1 and E! Entertainment Television. He has been a featured guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Today Show, The Early Show, Inside Edition, The Dylan Ratigan Show, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Fox & Friends, Catherine Crier Live, and a host of other television and radio programs in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom and Asia. In 2000, Ebner hosted his own nationally syndicated radio program, Drastic Radio, and co-authored the New York Times/Los Angeles Times best-seller, "Hollywood, Interrupted" in 2005 with the late Andrew Breitbart of the Drudge Report. He followed that collaboration with the Hollywood true crimer "Six Degrees of Paris Hilton" (Simon and Schuster) in 2008, and 2011 saw publication of "We Have Your Husband" (Berkley Books)with Jayne Garcia Valseca which resulted in a Lifetime Movie adaptation of the same title. 2013 and 2014 bring Being Uncle Charlie (Random House Canada)with former Canadian undercover copper Bob Deasy and Poison Candy with former Florida prosecutor Elizabeth Parker respectively. Ebner consulted on the Emmy-nominated "Trapped In The Closet" episode of South Park for Comedy Central, consulted for NBC/Dateline on the "Paris Hilton Tapes" report, and field produced a one-hour VH1 special on the same topic. He also hosted "Rich and Reckless," a crime show for TruTV, co-starred in I Can't Believe I'm Still Single (Showtime), and blogs when he can at HollywoodInterrupted.com. http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Ebner/e/B001IXNZG4/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_2
Church of Scientology "Hollywood, Interrupted" ,"Six Degrees of Paris Hilton"Ain't It Cool?: Kicking Hollywood's Butt New York Times best selling author Mark Ebner is an award winning investigative journalist who has covered all aspects of celebrity and crime culture for Spy, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Details, Los Angeles, Premiere, Salon, Spin, Radar, Angeleno, The Daily Beast.com, Gawker.com, BoingBoing.net and New Times among other national and international and internet publications. He has repeatedly positioned himself in harm's way, conducting dozens of investigations into such subjects as Scientology, Pit Bull fighting in South Central Los Angeles, the Ku Klux Klan in Texas, celebrity stalkers, drug dealers, missing porn stars, sports groupies, mobsters, college suicides and Hepatitis C in Hollywood. Ebner has produced for and/or appeared as a journalist-commentator on NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, A&E, The BBC, Channel 4 (UK), National Public Radio, Court TV, Fox News, FX, VH-1 and E! Entertainment Television. He has been a featured guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Today Show, The Early Show, Inside Edition, The Dylan Ratigan Show, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Fox & Friends, Catherine Crier Live, and a host of other television and radio programs in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom and Asia. In 2000, Ebner hosted his own nationally syndicated radio program, Drastic Radio, and co-authored the New York Times/Los Angeles Times best-seller, "Hollywood, Interrupted" in 2005 with the late Andrew Breitbart of the Drudge Report. He followed that collaboration with the Hollywood true crimer "Six Degrees of Paris Hilton" (Simon and Schuster) in 2008, and 2011 saw publication of "We Have Your Husband" (Berkley Books)with Jayne Garcia Valseca which resulted in a Lifetime Movie adaptation of the same title. 2013 and 2014 bring Being Uncle Charlie (Random House Canada)with former Canadian undercover copper Bob Deasy and Poison Candy with former Florida prosecutor Elizabeth Parker respectively. Ebner consulted on the Emmy-nominated "Trapped In The Closet" episode of South Park for Comedy Central, consulted for NBC/Dateline on the "Paris Hilton Tapes" report, and field produced a one-hour VH1 special on the same topic. He also hosted "Rich and Reckless," a crime show for TruTV, co-starred in I Can't Believe I'm Still Single (Showtime), and blogs when he can at HollywoodInterrupted.com. http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Ebner/e/B001IXNZG4/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_2
This Father's Day Special features Dr. Bill Dorfman is not just a famous cosmetic and general dentist, he is THE most famous cosmetic dentist world wide. Affectionately known as “America's Dentist,” Dr. Bill is widely recognized world-wide as a leading dentist who is responsible for creating smiles for many of Hollywood's brightest stars. In fact, Dr. Dorfman has become a star in his own right as the featured dentist on the hit ABC series, “Extreme Makeover,” where he performed amazing dental transformations on the show's participants as well as a recurring guest co-host on the new Emmy Winning daytime CBS talk show, “The Doctors.” In addition, Dr. Dorfman is a world-renowned lecturer & author of the best-selling cosmetic dentistry book, The Smile Guide and the NY Times bestseller Billion Dollar Smile. The innovative & accomplished doctor is also renowned in his field as an energy-brimming inventor & brilliant entrepreneur who has brought award-winning innovations to the world of dentistry. Dr. Bill Dorfman has been interviewed extensively for numerous television shows & magazines including ABC's Good Morning America, The View, Oprah, CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, The Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, FABLife, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, Ricki Lake Show, Entertainment Tonight, MTV's The Osbournes & Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, The Wayne Brady Show, The Sharon Osbourne Show, Living It Up! With Ali & Jack, EXTRA, Soap Talk, Access Hollywood & E! Entertainment Television. When Dr. Bill Dorfman is away from his busy dental office, he enjoys spending time with his three daughters, family and friends. Please check out his website and the various products he has available. Dad Up! https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe https://www.daduptribe.com/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dad-up?ref_id=26174 https://www.instagram.com/daduppodcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 https://www.billdorfmandds.com/ http://www.facebook.com/DrBillDorfman https://www.instagram.com/drbilldorfman/ https://youtube.com/user/DrBillDorfman LEAP Foundation: New main page 2022 - BuZZBalls – BuZZBalls® --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bryan-ward8/support
Forget meeting the Barkers, it's time to meet. Ms. Shanna Moekler, an accomplished performer and professional in her own right. From her early success in state and national pageants, to her time on TV + Film sets with the likes of Billy Idol, Mario Lopez, and Drew Barrymore, Shanna captivated those around her with her high energy, likable personality and of course, her undeniable beauty. She's been romantically linked to Dennis Quaid, Oscar De La Hoya and Travis Barker, and while she has mostly stayed out of trouble, there was of course, some star-studded legal drama along the way. (Looking at you, Paris Hilton!) And because all our stories eventually lead back to a Kardashian, there's some Travis Barker involvement to round out this rock star love story that went south.Rebekah shared three clues for the next episode: Vanilla, Real Estate + Mountain Lions!We are on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel and WATCH our episodes!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzv0DDmGsiakOtQX1JD06vgFollow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterYou can say hi and tell us what you're watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn't a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityCheck out Rebekah's New Series on DIE-ALOGUE: THE BUSINESS OF CULTS: Part 1 of 3 dropped this week:https://pod.link/1470890320/episode/626e67c9184a002eb2fb147af6b168a9Episode Sources:LIFE AND STYLE MAGAZINEhttps://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/shanna-moaklers-ex-boyfriends-and-complete-dating-history/WEB ARCHIVEhttps://web.archive.org/web/20070428192147/http://www.playboy.com/girls/playmates/personal/shannamoakler/my_story/BIOGRAPHY TRIBUNEhttps://biographytribune.com/where-is-supermodel-shanna-moakler-now-her-wiki-ex-husband-travis-barker-kids-net-worth-daughter-wedding/NEW YORK POSThttps://nypost.com/2000/12/21/ex-champs-gal-pal-sues-for-palimony/PEOPLE MAGAZINEhttps://people.com/celebrity/shanna-moakler-paris-hilton-have-dustup/SCREENRANThttps://screenrant.com/celebrity-big-brother-shanna-moakler-travis-barker-drama/TMZhttps://www.tmz.com/2015/01/16/travis-barker-shanna-moakler-arrested-death-threats-fight/ABC NEWShttps://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Television/story?id=7585131&page=1TV GUIDEhttps://www.tvguide.com/news/carrie-prejean-lawsuit-1009363/YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/Yem9QOn5RrASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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