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Send us Fan MailI am sitting down with Austin Armstrong, author of Virality, keynote speaker, founder of Syllaby AI, and someone who has generated billions of views across social media through short-form video strategy. We talked about what's actually working on Instagram in 2026 including how Austin uses trial reels to test content, his strategy for repurposing videos across platforms, and why collaborations are still one of the fastest ways to grow your audience organically. But we also went deep into AI. Austin shared how he's using ChatGPT's newest image generation update to create Instagram carousel posts in a fraction of the time, how Claude Co-Work is changing the way creators and business owners work with AI beyond just prompting, and how entrepreneurs can use these tools to simplify content creation without losing authenticity or personality. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE02:11 How Austin went from MySpace at 14 years old to becoming one of the leading voices in AI marketing07:31 Why every CEO and founder should be building a personal brand and how it lets you pivot11:24 Why consumers increasingly buy from people who share their belief systems13:20 What's actually working on Instagram right now: Austin's top strategies for 202613:48 How Austin reposts top-performing content and why one repost just hit 600,000 views15:13 The tool Austin uses to download Instagram videos without a watermark16:13 Why collaborations are still one of the most underrated growth tools on Instagram (and how to add up to 5 collaborators per post)19:24 How Austin uses trial reels to A/B test hooks before posting to his main feed25:32 How Austin is posting 3 times a day on Instagram — and how AI makes that possible25:59 The exact process for using ChatGPT Image 2.0 to create Instagram carousel posts in minutes31:11 What Claude Co-Work actually is — a plain-English breakdown for beginners39:46 All about Syllaby — the AI video creation and scheduling tool Austin foundedLinks Mentioned:Hot Reels — my 12-month Instagram content lab. DM me the word HOT on @elizabethmarberryFree DM Automation Guide + 1 Month of ManyChat Free — DM me the word LEADS on @elizabethmarberryFree Monetize Your IG GuideSyllaby - Austin's AI video creation and scheduling platformAustin Armstrong's WebsiteFollow Austin on Instagram SnapInsta - free tool to download your Instagram videos without watermarkPrevious episode — Ep119: How I Use AI to Reverse Engineer Viral HooksWORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRYApply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with ElizabethFree guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on InstagramFollow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.
Hey friends, Chase here Austin Kleon is back on the show, and this conversation is exactly the kind of reminder every creative person needs. You probably know Austin from Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going, the books that have helped millions of people rethink creativity, sharing, influence, originality, and what it actually means to make things in public. But Austin's new book, Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again, goes somewhere even more fundamental. It asks a question that feels especially urgent for creators, entrepreneurs, artists, writers, photographers, parents, and anyone trying to make meaningful work in a world that wants to turn everything into content: What if the way back to your best creative work is not becoming more serious, but becoming more playful? That question matters because most of us have made creativity too heavy. We have wrapped it in identity, pressure, productivity, platforms, metrics, perfectionism, and the fear of being judged. We get stuck asking whether we are real artists, serious writers, successful creators, or legitimate professionals. We worry about the noun before we do the verb. Austin's message is simpler, deeper, and more freeing: "Don't call it art. Don't worry about being an artist. Forget the nouns. Do the verbs. Just make stuff." That idea is the center of this episode. We talk about what kids can teach us about creativity, why play is not frivolous, how to build the conditions for your best work, why attention is your most valuable resource, and why some of the most important ideas in your life might come from goofing off. This conversation is about loosening the grip. It is about getting back to the part of you that makes before it judges, explores before it explains, and follows the energy before it knows exactly where the work is going. Why This Conversation Matters Right Now We are living in a strange moment for creative people. On one hand, there has never been more opportunity. An individual with a laptop, a camera, a newsletter, a sketchbook, a phone, a point of view, or a weird little idea can reach people directly. That is extraordinary. But it also comes with a cost. The pressure to turn every interest into a brand, every hobby into content, every project into a product, and every creative impulse into a strategy has never been stronger. We are constantly being asked to define ourselves: What do you do? What is your niche? What is your platform? What are you building? How are you monetizing it? What is the plan? Those questions can be useful at the right time. But when they show up too early, they can suffocate the very thing they are trying to organize. Austin's work reminds us that creativity begins before identity. Before "artist." Before "writer." Before "photographer." Before "entrepreneur." Before "content creator." Before the nouns, there are verbs. Drawing. Writing. Walking. Noticing. Building. Playing. Collecting. Tinkering. Making. Sharing. Kids understand this instinctively. They do not sit down and ask whether what they are making fits the market. They do not wonder whether they are allowed to call themselves artists. They do not freeze because the thing in front of them might not be good enough. They simply begin. And in that beginning, there is a kind of wisdom most adults have forgotten. What We Explore in This Episode Why kids can be some of the best creativity teachers because they make before they judge, label, or perform. How to reconnect with the feeling you wanted as a kid, not necessarily the exact childhood you had. Why play is not the opposite of serious work, but a form of creative research and development. How to create the conditions for creativity through time, space, materials, and permission. Why tools should feel more like toys if you want to stay curious and experimental. How phones fracture attention and why protecting the edges of your day can change the texture of your life. Why hobbies matter and how bikes, music, golf, drawing, and other forms of play can return us to ourselves. Why "don't call it art" can be liberating for anyone who feels trapped by labels or legitimacy. How to use jealousy, disgust, and frustration as creative information instead of letting them turn into bitterness. Why people pay attention when someone truly believes in what they are doing. The Core Idea: Forget the Nouns. Do the Verbs. The fastest way to get unstuck is often to stop asking what you are and start paying attention to what you do. That sounds simple, but it is one of the biggest traps in creative work. We get obsessed with identity. Am I an artist? Am I a real writer? Am I a serious photographer? Am I a professional? Am I successful enough to call myself this thing? Am I allowed? That kind of thinking can freeze you before you even start. Kids do not have that problem. They are not trying to become "artists." They are drawing. They are building. They are making noise. They are inventing stories. They are throwing materials around and seeing what happens. Austin's point is not that craft does not matter. It is not that ambition does not matter. It is not that we should abandon discipline. It is that the living center of creativity is action. The verb comes first. Make the thing. Move the pencil. Open the notebook. Pick up the guitar. Ride the bike. Take the walk. Make the zine. Shoot the photo. Write the sentence. Start the weird little project that begins with, "Wouldn't it be funny if…" That is where the energy is. Play Is Creative R&D One of the big tensions in this conversation is the voice many of us carry around that says play is not practical. That voice says: You have responsibilities. You need to make money. You need to be serious. You need to have a plan. You need to stop messing around. Austin's response is that play is not the opposite of serious work. Play is often what makes serious work possible. He talks about play as research and development. Any healthy company needs R&D. It needs space to explore, test, wander, fail, and discover things that cannot be found through pure efficiency. The same is true for a creative life. A lot of us start in explore mode. We are curious. We are trying things. We are learning. We are following our taste. We are discovering our voice. Then, if something works, we shift into exploit mode. We repeat the thing. We build a career around it. We systematize it. We professionalize it. We optimize it. That can be useful. But if you stay there forever, you eventually run out of juice. You need space to explore again. That is what play gives you. It returns you to the part of the process where you are not just producing, but discovering. And in creative work, discovery is everything. Create the Conditions, Then Get Out of the Way One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Austin's simple equation: Play = time + space + materials. That may sound almost too simple, but it is profound. When I look back at the most creative seasons of my life, the pattern is obvious. I had uninterrupted time. I had a place to go. I had the right materials around me. I had enough structure to begin and enough freedom to be surprised. That is what we often give kids when we want them to create. We give them a table, some paper, some markers, a chunk of time, and permission to make a mess. Then we grow up and deny ourselves the same basic conditions. We say we are blocked, stuck, confused, or uninspired, but often we have not created an environment where anything could actually emerge. No time. No space. No materials. No quiet. No room to tinker. The lesson is not complicated, but it is easy to forget: Set the conditions. Allow the work to happen. Get out of the way. That is not laziness. That is not indulgence. That is how the good stuff gets a chance to show up. The Best Ideas Often Come From Goofing Off I have said this before, and I mean it: so many of the best ideas in my life have come from goofing off. Not from trying to optimize. Not from grinding. Not from forcing. Not from staring at a blank screen and demanding genius. They came when I was tinkering. Playing. Walking. Talking with friends. Making something that had no obvious point. Trying something because it felt fun, strange, or impossible to explain. Austin and I talk about this because it is one of the hardest things for ambitious people to accept. We want the path to be linear. We want effort to equal outcome. We want the best ideas to come from the most serious hours. But creativity often does not work that way. The mind needs room. The body needs movement. The soul needs a little nonsense. Goofing off is not always avoidance. Sometimes it is how the deeper intelligence gets a chance to speak. Tools Should Be Toys Austin says something in this episode that every creator should sit with: Tools should be toys. That does not mean your tools are unimportant. It means the best tools invite you into a state of play. They make you want to touch them, try them, misuse them, combine them, push them, and see what happens. A sketchbook can be a toy. A camera can be a toy. A guitar pedal can be a toy. A bicycle can be a toy. A cheap notebook, a box of crayons, a microphone, a drum machine, a kitchen table, a phone in airplane mode, a pile of index cards — all of it can become part of the creative playground. The danger is when tools become only professional instruments. When every object in your creative life carries the pressure of output, performance, monetization, or proof, it becomes harder to begin. A toy invites curiosity. And curiosity is one of the most reliable doors back into making. Attention Is the Beginning of Everything Another major theme in this episode is attention. Austin shares a simple practice: start and end the day without your phone. Not as a moral performance. Not as some extreme digital detox. Just as a way to protect the edges of the day from people and companies that do not care about you, but desperately want your attention. That hit me hard. Because attention is not just another resource. In many ways, it is the resource. What you give your attention to shapes your thoughts, your desires, your mood, your relationships, your sense of possibility, and your work. If the first thing you do every morning is hand your mind to the internet, you are letting someone else set the tone for your day. Austin's practice is simple. Coffee. Breakfast. Journal. Kids. Life. Then the phone. At night, the phone charges in the kitchen. Small boundary. Huge impact. Creativity requires attention. And attention has to be protected. Return to Who You Were Before All This There is a beautiful thread in this conversation about returning to the things that made you feel alive before life got complicated. For Austin, that includes riding a bike and playing in a band. For me, golf has become one of those things. Not because it is productive in the traditional sense, but because it gets me outside, off my phone, walking with friends, and fully present for hours. That matters. A lot of people feel lost because they are trying to think their way back into aliveness. But sometimes the way back is physical. Pick up the instrument. Ride the bike. Throw the baseball. Walk the dog. Draw badly. Make noise. Get outside. Do the thing you used to love before you thought it had to mean something. Austin brings up the question: Who were you before all this? Before the career. Before the metrics. Before the audience. Before the obligations. Before the identity got heavy. There may be clues there. Not because you need to go backward, but because some part of you may have been waiting to be invited forward again. Don't Call It Art The title of Austin's book is not a dismissal of art. It is a liberation from the weight we put on the word. For a lot of people, "art" has become intimidating. Sacred. Serious. Something that belongs to museums, geniuses, experts, critics, galleries, and people who have permission. But making is older and deeper than all of that. Kids understand this. They do not call it art. They just do things. And when we stop obsessing over whether something is art, we create more room to actually make. We get less precious. Less frozen. Less performative. Less worried about the label and more connected to the act. That is the invitation: Don't call it art. Don't worry about being an artist. Forget the nouns. Do the verbs. Just make stuff. It sounds almost too simple. That is why it works. Use What Bothers You Austin also offers a surprising creative tactic: pay attention to what you hate. Not publicly. Not performatively. Not as a way to become bitter or cynical. But privately, as information. Disgust can point toward values. Frustration can reveal desire. Jealousy can show you something you want. The things that bother you can become clues, if you are willing to ask what the opposite would look like. Instead of turning your irritation into a rant, turn it into a project. What would you rather see in the world? What is the opposite of the thing you cannot stand? What would it look like to make that? That shift is powerful because it transforms complaint into creation. It turns "I hate this" into "What if we made something different?" People Pay Attention to Belief Near the end of the conversation, Austin shares a line from Kim Gordon that I love: "People will pay to watch other people believe in themselves." That is true in art. It is true in music. It is true in entrepreneurship. It is true in leadership. It is true in life. We are drawn to people who are alive in what they are doing. Not perfect. Not polished beyond recognition. Not optimized into sameness. Alive. When someone believes in what they are making, that belief travels. This does not mean you will always feel confident. It does not mean you will never doubt yourself. It does not mean every idea will work. It means you keep returning to the work. You keep paying attention to what matters to you. You keep making the thing only you can make in the way only you can make it. That is where the signal comes from. About Austin Kleon Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of a series of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, Keep Going, and Don't Call It Art. He is also the author of Newspaper Blackout, a collection of poems made by redacting the newspaper with a permanent marker. His books have sold over two million copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. Austin's work has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, PBS Newshour, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. New York Magazine called his work "brilliant," The Atlantic called him "positively one of the most interesting people on the Internet," and The New Yorker said his poems "resurrect the newspaper when everybody else is declaring it dead." He has spoken for organizations including Pixar, Google, Netflix, SXSW, TEDx, Dropbox, Adobe, and The Economist. In previous lives, he worked as a librarian, a web designer, and an advertising copywriter. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and sons. Follow Austin Kleon Website Don't Call It Art Newsletter Instagram X YouTube Timecodes 04:24 – Austin returns to the show and talks about the new book 06:17 – How Austin's kids became his best creativity teachers 07:04 – What it means to take care of a creative person 10:43 – The childhood question that reveals what makes time disappear 18:34 – Why play is creative research and development 21:43 – Finding what you were not looking for 23:06 – How a fixed vision can blind you to what is actually in front of you 28:13 – Chase reflects on creating the right conditions for creative work 31:37 – Austin's equation: play equals time plus space plus materials 32:48 – Why tools should feel more like toys 35:25 – Reconnecting with the activities that made you feel alive as a kid 38:53 – Who were you before all this? 43:08 – Protecting attention from companies that want to take it 44:17 – Starting and ending the day without your phone 47:08 – Why friendship, hobbies, and shared activities matter 57:17 – Where the title Don't Call It Art came from 58:32 – Forget the nouns, do the verbs, just make stuff 01:00:01 – Why "wouldn't it be funny if…" is a clue worth following 01:03:15 – Finding your creative family tree 01:06:36 – How to use frustration and disgust as creative information 01:08:31 – Why people pay attention when you believe in what you are doing 01:09:44 – Austin's newsletter, book tour, and where to find his work Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to turn this episode into action, take a few minutes with these questions: What did I do as a kid that made hours pass like minutes? Where am I making creativity heavier than it needs to be? What noun am I clinging to that might be keeping me from doing the verb? What conditions do I need in order to make more freely? Do I have time, space, and materials available on a regular basis? What tool in my life could become more like a toy? Where is my attention being stolen before I have a chance to choose? What hobby, activity, or form of play would help me return to myself? What bothers me enough that it might contain a creative clue? What would I make this week if I stopped worrying whether it counted as art? A Simple Practice for Making Like a Kid Again Here's something practical you can do this week. Set aside one uninterrupted hour. No phone. No audience. No outcome. No need to make something good. Choose a space. Put a few materials in front of you. Paper and markers. A camera. A guitar. A notebook. Clay. Index cards. A laptop with the internet off. Whatever feels inviting. Then begin with this prompt: Wouldn't it be funny if… Follow whatever comes next. Do not evaluate it too early. Do not ask what it is for. Do not decide whether it is art. Do not turn it into a brand, a strategy, or a pitch deck. Just make stuff. Then notice how you feel. Notice what surprised you. Notice whether something small wants to keep going. That is enough. Final Thought The longer I do this work, the more I believe that creativity is not something we need to earn. It is something we need to return to. It was there before the labels. Before the pressure. Before the metrics. Before the platforms. Before the fear of being judged. Before we learned to ask whether we were allowed. Austin's invitation in this conversation is simple, generous, and quietly radical: Stop making creativity so precious that you cannot touch it. Give yourself time. Give yourself space. Give yourself materials. Protect your attention. Find your friends. Pick up the toy. Follow the weird little idea. Let yourself begin before you know what it means. Until next time: forget the nouns, do the verbs, and just make stuff.
In this inspiring episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, we sit down with Austin Hatch, a young man who miraculously survived two horrific plane crashes. Austin opens up about the incomprehensible loss of his family members in crashes that occurred when he was just eight and sixteen years old. He details his grueling recovery from a level seven traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how he emerged from a two-month coma with a "go big or go home" mindset instilled by his late father. Timestamps: 2:58 - The unimaginable first plane crash 4:55 - The tragic second crash 6:41 - How Austin's dad taught him to simply rise to the occasion 9:35 - A level seven Traumatic Brain Injury recovery 14:17 - Coach John Beilein's incredible integrity 17:01 - Choosing faith and perseverance 18:24 - Meeting his wife Abby 20:56 - Austin's foundational advice for anyone facing adversity 22:41 - Defining G.R.I.T.
The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com New Book -- The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming Austin Kleon is the NYT bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going. He's a writer who draws, a former librarian, and one of the most original thinkers on creativity working today. His new book is Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again. This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. Key Learnings Stay light. Bill Murray told ballplayers that if you stay light, loose, and relaxed, you can play at the highest level. Same with acting, writing, anything. Austin keeps a photo of Bill in his studio as a reminder. Play is the work. A lot of Austin's best work requires a sense of play. It's hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Go to the analog desk first. Austin has a digital desk and an analog desk. Nothing electronic is allowed at the analog desk. He starts there with nothing and sees what comes. Most people never give themselves the time, space, and materials to make something of what's swirling inside them. People want to watch someone who is activated. "People will pay every night to show up and see somebody believe in themselves." (Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth) The market for something to believe in is infinite. (Hugh MacLeod) The world is full of people just doing their thing. They're hungry to see someone on fire for something. The writer's job: take what everyone is thinking and put it into words. "You gave me the words" is the highest compliment a reader can give. Effortless is earned. People say the Friday newsletter looks easy. Austin's reply: Do it every Friday for 13 years, then call me. A place to put things makes you notice more. Thoreau took morning walks knowing he'd write later, so he paid closer attention. Carry a camera, and you start seeing shots everywhere. Live for the living, not for the writing. There's a tension between living your life and documenting it. Don't lose yourself to the feed. Your attention is the most valuable thing you have. Everyone wants to take it. The real challenge of modern life is making sure you're the one who decides where it goes. The best teachers are perpetual students. You realize what you know and don't know only when you try to teach it. Toggle between knowing and not knowing. The moment you think you know what you're doing, the work gets stale. You start running on routine instead of need. To be an amateur is to be a lover. The French root means "lover of." An amateur does it out of love, not material reward. Every great CEO should be put in a room with a four-year-old. They'd both learn something. Kids knock the pompous certainty right out of you. "I don't know. How do you think we should figure it out?" Austin's kids taught him it's less important to know everything than to know how to find out. The leader isn't the one who speaks while everyone listens. The leader listens, asks questions, stays curious, and wonders how everyone is doing. Look for who's having fun, not who's successful. Fun is underrated. Serious people have a serious time. Do it with lightness and it's contagious. "A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play." (Lawrence Pearsall Jacks) He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he's doing and leaves others to decide whether he's working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both. Ask "What does the universe want to show me today?" A useful fiction. Tell yourself the world is trying to send you messages and suddenly you see a hundred of them. Have the toy before you know what you'll do with it. Austin buys typewriters, then asks what to make. Get the bicycle first. In six months you'll know what kind you actually want. Steal an idea someone only did once and turn it into a whole thing. Austin saw a single typewriter interview, made it a series, and has done more than 20. Put the human hand in the work. Austin decided 20 years ago to make it obvious a human made his stuff. In the age of AI, it stands out more than ever. People want the imperfection. Writing is thinking. People think you gather your ideas then write them down. The act of writing is the act of figuring out what you actually think. That's the hard part. Differentiate yourself by reading a book outside your field. Swim a little further out than everyone else and you find new water. Focus on what you can control. A writer controls only what's between the covers. Did you do a good job? Were you clear? Were you helpful? The rest isn't up to you. Austin's champagne moment a year from now: his kids flourishing. The older he gets, the less the books mean and the more his family does. Reflection Questions Where is your analog desk? Do you have a space with no screens where you go to make something of what's swirling inside you? Are you activated? When people watch you work, do they see someone on fire for it, or someone just going through the motions? What's one idea from outside your field you could steal this week? Where could you swim a little further out and find new water? More Learning #676: Jesse Cole - Built for the Fans, Obsession & Excellence#687: Jim Collins - What to Make of a Life#241: Austin Kleon - How to Steal Like an Artist Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 01:33 Meet Austin Kleon 02:53 The Bill Murray Photo: Stay Light 05:42 The Analog Desk: Where the Real Work Starts 08:51 People Want to Watch Someone Activated 15:22 Why "It Looks Easy" Is the Whole Point 16:28 The Newsletter as a Forcing Function to Notice 20:46 Who Owns Your Attention? 24:39 How Austin's Kids Became His Teachers 29:06 Why the Best Creators Stay Amateurs 31:33 Curiosity Is the Real Leadership Skill 34:09 What Does the Universe Want to Show Me Today? 35:02 Look for Who's Having Fun, Not Who's Successful 38:30 Do You Love to Write, or Love to Have Written? 41:00 The Typewriter Interviews: Stealing an Idea Done Once 47:18 The Interplay of Analog and Digital 49:02 AI and Why the Human Hand Wins 51:23 The Champagne Question: Family Flourishing 55:47 Walk-Ins Welcome 58:06 EOPC
“One Million and Growing: Is Austin Changing Forever?”
In January, Dan Shipper wrote that whoever wins vibe coding wins how you work on your computer—and OpenAI had some serious catching up to do.Three months and the release of GPT-5.5 later, Codex has more than caught up. Austin Tedesco, Every's head of growth, now spends about 80 percent of his working time inside the Codex desktop app, doing everything from drafting go-to-market plans from a stack of meeting transcripts to rebuilding the company's KPI dashboard.On this episode of AI & I, Dan sat down with Austin to discuss why the agent management interface—a desktop app built on top of a coding agent—is becoming the new operating system for knowledge work, and why Codex has become his daily driver.If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share!To hear more from Dan Shipper:Subscribe to Every: every.to/subscribeFollow him on X: twitter.com/danshipperJoin the membership for Where You Live at joinbilt.com/danTimestamps for YouTube:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:57 How Codex went from a tool for senior engineers to a daily driver for knowledge work00:02:42 How Claude Code proved that a great coding agent works for any knowledge work00:07:24 Austin's switch to Codex00:13:48 How Austin set up Codex with folders, keys, and reviewer agents00:18:24 Using Codex to brainstorm automations across Gmail, Slack, and Notion00:22:42 How Austin manages the human review step when Codex is drafting communications00:28:54 Using Codex to build specialized agents inspired by product executive Claire Vo00:31:09 Synthesizing meeting transcripts and Slack threads into a go-to-market plan00:40:15 Building a live KPI tracker in Notion that agents can read00:44:54 Using Codex for recruitingLinks to resources mentioned in the episode:Austin on X: @tedescauDan's January essay on OpenAI's catch-up problem: every.to/chain-of-thought/openai-has-some-catching-up-to-doEvery's vibe check on GPT-5.5: every.to/vibe-check/gpt-5-5
Every has unveiled a new product, built by CEO Dan Shipper. It's called Proof, a free, open-source, live collaborative document editor built for humans and AI agents to work in together. Proof started as a Mac app designed to show the provenance of AI-written text—purple for AI, green for human. But when Shipper rebuilt it as a web app with real-time collaboration, something clicked. Suddenly, everyone at Every was using it for everything from planning docs, to creative writing and even daily to-do lists. The team realized they needed a lightweight space where their OpenClaw agents and humans could co-author documents and leave comments. In this special episode, Shipper is joined by Every chief operating officer Brandon Gell, Cora general manager Kieran Klaassen, and head of growth Austin Tedesco to demo Proof live and share how it's changed the way they work. Brandon walks through a loop where his Codex agent writes a plan, Dan's personal Claw R2-C2 reviews it, and the humans just steer. Austin explains how he uses Proof to write a weekly food newsletter, texting ideas to his Claw on runs and watching an outline take shape. And Kieran makes the case that Proof's power is its lightness—just a link you can hand to any agent or colleague.The conversation covers what "agent native" means in practice, why AX (agent experience) matters as much as UX (user experience), what happens when 10 agents edit one document at the same time, and why some writing is now better read by an AI than a human.If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share!Want even more?Sign up for Every to unlock our ultimate guide to prompting ChatGPT here: https://every.ck.page/ultimate-guide-to-prompting-chatgpt. It's usually only for paying subscribers, but you can get it here for free.To hear more from Dan Shipper:Subscribe to Every: https://every.to/subscribeFollow him on X: https://twitter.com/danshipperGet started building today at framer.com/dan for 30% OFF a Framer Pro annual plan.Download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.comTimestamps 00:02:00 — Introduction and the origin story of Proof00:07:24 — From Mac app to collaborative web editor00:09:00 — What makes Proof “agent native”00:14:30 — Live demo: watching an agent join and write inside a shared document00:20:51 — How Austin uses Proof for creative writing and food journalism00:24:30 — The challenge of multiple agents editing one document simultaneously00:26:48 — When AI-written docs are better read by agents than by humans00:29:30 — Brandon's agent-to-agent collaboration loop00:37:09 — Proof as a lightweight scratchpad vs. existing tools like Notion and GitHub00:42:18 — Why Proof is open source and what that means for buildersLinks to resources mentioned in the episode:Proof Editor: https://proofeditor.aiProof GitHub repo (open source): https://github.com/EveryInc/proofEvery's compound engineering plugin: https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin
Austin shares one piece of advice that will help you turn rejections into future job offers.Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One Trick To Help You Turn Rejections Into Job Offers[1:00] - Don't cut off contact[2:16] - Why you should maintain the relationship[3:23] - What to do if you've been rejected[6:47] - How Austin used this technique to land his job at MicrosoftResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:MailScoop.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
In this episode of the Level Up Claims Podcast, host Galen Hair sits down with Austin Holmes, CEO of Signal Raptor and President of Publicity for Good, to break down how storytelling, earned media, and authentic communication help businesses stand out in an increasingly noisy, AI-driven world. Austin shares how his background in the military shaped his leadership and communication style, why most business owners struggle to build trust at scale, and how PR can be transformed from a vague expense into a predictable growth tool. From scaling a seven-figure PR agency while raising a family on the road to building systems that replace "hope-based PR," this conversation delivers a practical, no-fluff framework business owners can apply every day. Highlights · Austin Holmes' journey from military leadership to scaling PR companies · Why authenticity and storytelling are essential in modern marketing · How AI has increased noise—and why story cuts through it · Turning your customer's story into a trust-building asset · Why "hope-based PR" doesn't work for growing businesses · Earned media vs influencers vs advertising: what actually matters · How Austin grew his company more than 50x with mentorship and systems · Building a business while traveling full-time with a growing family · Why systems—not hustle—create sustainable growth · Breaking down the COMPARE framework for business communication · The importance of omnipresence across platforms · Using earned media as third-party validation · How relationships and engagement drive long-term visibility · Preparing your brand for AI and LLM-based search · Austin's definition of leveling up: never settling and always growing Episode Resources · Connect with Austin Holmes · https://signalraptor.com · https://publicityforgood.com · Connect with Galen M. Hair · https://insuranceclaimhq.com · hair@hairshunnarah.com · https://levelupclaim.com/
Austin shares his experience in getting 3 promotions in 5 years at Microsoft and how you can put yourself in the best position possible to get that promotion you want!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How Austin got promoted 3 times in 5 years at Microsoft[2:31] - Have the conversation early[4:06] - Make your goals clear[5:35] - Create an objective roadmap with your managerWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin Armstrong is a 20+ year social media marketing veteran who started on MySpace at 14 and has since built a successful agency and AI-powered software company, Syllaby. He's also the author of Virality, a book distilling two decades of wins, losses, and experiments into a practical playbook for turning attention into income. On this episode we talk about: How Austin stumbled into social media marketing as a teenager on MySpace and turned it into real income. Why mentorship, agency life, and eventually software shaped how he thinks about content and business. The volume vs. quality debate and how to systematically “test” content topics, formats, and platforms. How to use AI to speed up ideation, scripting, and production without creating generic “AI slop.” Why entrepreneurs should treat content as a growth channel for their business, not their entire business. Top 3 Takeaways Consistent volume matters, but it must be paired with strategic testing—categories, formats, and topics—so you can double down on what actually performs instead of blindly posting. AI should be used to buy back time (ideation, drafting, B‑roll, scheduling), not to fully replace your voice or expertise with regurgitated content that audiences and platforms are starting to reject. The real money is made when you connect content to a clear backend offer, system, or product—views are leverage, but they only pay if they point to a business. Notable Quotes "You're not going to science the hell out of this—the only way to keep getting hits is to increase volume, maintain quality, and keep publishing." "There are seasons of growth and seasons of learning; when what used to work stops working, it's time to experiment, not quit." "AI shouldn't be an excuse to ship more garbage—it should make you more productive at the parts of the process you already understand." Connect with Austin Armstrong: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialtypro Purchase a copy of his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSTK8QNB ✖️✖️✖️✖️
In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson sits down with viral marketing expert and AI creator Austin Armstrong to break down the real art of going viral without chasing shortcuts. From posting 20 to 25 times a day on Facebook to building micro SaaS with vibe coding, Austin shares exactly how he has generated billions of views, built multiple seven-figure businesses, and stacked numerous streams of income using social media the smart way. In this episode, you will learn: Why “the algorithm hates me” is really a discipline and longevity problem.How Austin went from 600 “failed” YouTube uploads to 100K subscribers in three days by narrowing his content and doubling down on what worked The power of creating a repeatable content series with the same hook and structure but fresh “meat in the middle.”Why most creators should stop starting over and instead refine their niche and audience on the channel they already haveHow to niche down, define your ideal client persona, and choose the right platform and format for them. Austin's “START” video framework for turning views into trust and leadsWhy he posts 20 to 25 times a day on Facebook and how collaboration pods and simple text threads are driving tens of millions of viewsHow to walk the line between clickbait, controversy, and ethical engagementWhy perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise and how quantity leads to quality over time What vibe coding is and how non-technical creators can build micro SaaS tools that generate recurring revenueThe mindset, sacrifices, and consistency required to replace your job income with content and online offers This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️PODCAST: Subscribe to our podcast here ➡ https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/⚡️Need post-recording video production help? Let's chat ➡ https://calendly.com/elevate-media-group/application⚡️For Support inquires or Business inquiries, please email us at ➡︎ support@elevate-media-group.comOur mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting.Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our episodes or videos on the Elevate Media and Elevate Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://elevatemediastudios.com/disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today, I had an incredible conversation with Austin Armstrong, an entrepreneur, speaker, and creator whose journey perfectly embodies what it means to stop thinking like a content creator and start thinking like a business owner who creates content. Austin is the founder of Syllaby, an AI-powered video marketing platform that helps entrepreneurs and service-based business owners simplify content creation and stay consistent across every major platform. He's also the author of the upcoming book Virality!, which unpacks two decades of lessons from his evolution as a creator, marketer, and business builder. In our conversation, we explored: How Austin went from MySpace “trains” to building multi–seven-figure businesses powered by organic content. The story behind Syllaby, and how a simple pivot in messaging saved the company. What it really means to create systems that turn followers into customers. Austin's powerful S.T.A.R.T. Video Framework for crafting scroll-stopping, lead-generating videos. The biggest mistakes creators make when chasing virality, and what to do instead. I loved this conversation because it's about realizing that your content should serve your mission, not the other way around. Austin's energy, humility, and depth of experience made this an enjoyable conversation. If you're a creator, coach, or entrepreneur looking to build something that lasts, you're going to want to listen to this one from start to finish. The Path Forward If this episode resonated with you, I highly encourage you to pre-order Austin's new book, Virality! It's filled with proven frameworks, practical tools, and hard-won lessons that will help you think, act, and grow like a business owner who creates content.
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In this electrifying episode, Joseph sits down with Austin Armstrong — a digital juggernaut whose journey from relentless content creator to AI visionary has reshaped the marketing landscape. With over 6,000 videos and billions of views under his belt, Austin shares the mindset, strategy, and soul behind his meteoric rise.From founding Syllaby, the AI platform revolutionizing video creation, to co-launching AI Marketing World, Austin is not just riding the wave of innovation — he's building it. Tune in as we explore how creators can harness AI to scale their voice, deepen their impact, and build legacy in the age of algorithms.How Austin built a multi-platform empire with billions of viewsThe secret to consistent, high-impact content creationWhy AI is the future of storytelling — and how to use it nowThe origin story of Syllaby and its mission to empower creatorsBehind the scenes of AI Marketing World and what's next for the industryAustin Armstrong is a lifelong digital marketer, keynote speaker, 2X 7-figure entrepreneur, and host of the BusinessTok podcast. As CEO of Syllaby and co-founder of AI Marketing World, Austin is leading the charge in AI-powered content creation. His work has earned him millions of followers and billions of views across every major social platform. He's passionate about sharing what works — and helping creators turn strategy into scale.Website: syllaby.ioPodcast: BusinessTokSocial: @AustinArmstrong on all platforms
This week Landon and Mike discuss Austin FC's historic week, which included two last-minute winners. Other questions and topics include:- Listen to Landon and Brad Stuver here- CALVIN JAY FODREY- Is a back 5 the way forward?- Focus and effort on our side- How Austin won the USOC semi- Should we have gotten a red card?- Disciplined defense beats Seattle- (but also Brad Stuver)- Uzuni and Fodrey connect again- How much should we rotate at RSL?- Join the Patreon- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson RealtyMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods ConsultingSupport the show
Today we have another very special episode from one of our live Expert Networking Nights, here in Utah, with Austin McFee. This is the third live podcast that we have done in Utah and it is always fun to have the live audience aspect while recording the podcast. Austin McFee is the co-founder of Dentive, a dental support organization, that they sold a few years ago for $500 Million.On the podcast, we sit down and discuss what it was like going through that process of selling the business, after only 3 years. The discussion goes from how the company founded and what led to the sale of the business, to a deeper discussion about how money affects your life after grinding so hard to earn it. Austin's story is one of just figuring it out along the way and putting your head down to get work done. If you're an entrepreneur and want to see what life looks to get to a major sale of a company like that, you're in the right place.Reminder that this podcast is a part of a live show experience, the audio and visual may not be what you are used to from this podcast but we can't emphasize enough how incredible these events are. If you are local to Utah, make sure you come down to Lehi for this one of a kind, podcasting experience, and be a part of these incredible networking opportunities for yourself!00:00 Introduction01:43 How Austin started Dentive09:02 Creating a win-win situation for your business and it's clients12:40 How to approach selling to experts in their field16:06 Budgeting your money properly19:06 Learning business at a high level23:29 Being patient and not selling your business too early27:30 How Covid affected everything29:44 What does financial freedom feel like35:00 Finding purpose after making such a large deal38:52 Best and worst parts about having money41:06 Outro
This week Landon and Jeremiah break down why Austin couldn't beat Dallas, and wonder if any moves will be made before the transfer window closes. Other questions and topics include:- Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver- Jeremiah on the Austin Eras podcast- Mount Rushmore of MLS's Most Hated- Are we allowed to say that the ref wasn't bad?- Owen Wolff's magic- How Austin were good and bad at the same time- Hating on FC Dallas fashion choices- Transfer window closes this week- Will Austin make any moves?- All-Time Austin FC Best XI- CF Montreal Preview- Los Verdes Watch Party at Brewtorium- Join the Patreon- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods ConsultingSupport the show
You know how some birthdays feel bigger than others?My son just turned 13, and it hit me hard—in the best way.In this deeply personal episode of Branding Room Only, I reflect on seven powerful lessons my son has taught me. These lessons have shaped not only how I parent, but how I lead, communicate, and show up in the world. From courage and joy to boundaries and the boldness to ask for what you want, his influence, even at this young age, already runs deep.Because sometimes the most meaningful branding lessons come from the people closest to us.We often talk about personal branding in terms of LinkedIn, pitches, and positioning. But the truth is, your brand is shaped just as much by who you are at home—in moments of love, challenge, and growth—as it is in the boardroom.1:34 – The power of resilience my son started showing at one year old3:07 – Why I admire and want to emulate his audacity to ask (despite it testing my patience)4:04 – How Austin brings me joy and the realization he taught me about its gifts5:06 – The importance of having boundaries, standards, and self-respect6:13 – How my son reminds me of authenticity and its importance to branding7:01 – The difference between confidence and courage that he displays7:57 – The most transformative lesson of all that I continue to learn from Austin dailyMentioned In 7 Powerful Branding Lessons I've Learned From My SonDonate to Hassenfeld Children's HospitalPersonal Branding Strategy SessionsSubscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTubePaula's ResourcesLessons from My Mother, Hopes for My Daughter: On Mothering and What We Carry ForwardCall to ActionFollow & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Want more branding insights? Join Paula's newsletter for expert tips and exclusive content! Subscribe HereSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, presence, and impact. Specializing in leadership development and personal branding, we offer keynotes, custom programming, consulting, and strategic advising—all designed to elevate influence and performance at every level.Founded and led by Paula Edgar, our work centers on practical strategies that enhance professional development, strengthen workplace culture, and drive meaningful, measurable change.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.
In this episode of MiCannaCast, CannaDave and Groovee sit down with Timmy, the founder of Flos Cannabis, and Austin, the brand's sales manager and partner. From humble closet grows to taking home first place at the Hash Bash Cup, Timmy shares his journey through Michigan's evolving cannabis industry, legal setbacks, and how passion led him to create a top-shelf brand.Austin brings the fire too — detailing his leap from law enforcement roots to becoming one of the most energetic voices in cannabis sales. We dig into cultivation techniques, team dynamics, branding magic, product innovation, and the challenges of staying small but mighty in a saturated market. A must-listen for growers, entrepreneurs, and lovers of the plant.
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include:- Join the Patreon- Should Austin revert to more defensive tactics?- Nico's toxic positivity - A smart person says we're smart- How does Desler affect this offense?- How Austin concedes goals in 2025- Stuver's worst mistake ever?- Will we get an attacking mid this summer?- El Paso Locomotive preview (1:04:25)- Is Austin capable of confidence?- FC Cincinatti Preview (1:12:18)- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods ConsultingSupport the show
What happens when a pastry chef and a savory chef sit down to talk about the industry? Laura Sawicki and Mike Diaz, the culinary minds behind Oseyo in Austin, Texas, join André Natera for an in-depth conversation about food, creativity, and the future of dining.In this episode, they discuss:✅ How Austin's dining scene is evolving✅ Their dream of opening a New York-style Jewish deli✅ The creative process behind developing new dishes✅ The reality of consistency and evolution in a kitchen✅ Why business knowledge is essential for chefs today✅ Advice for pastry chefs looking to make their markThis is a must-listen for chefs, pastry professionals, and food industry insiders who want to learn from two accomplished chefs at the top of their game.Listen now on Chef's PSA.Instagram:Laura Sawicki Mike Diaz OseyoSubscribe to my Substack!https://chefspsa.substack.com/Visit Chef's PSA for Books, Free eBooks, and More!https://chefspsa.com/Shop Chef's PSA Merch!https://shop.chefspsa.com/
Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Austin Dudzinski is Board Certified clinical pharmacist with special interest in nutrition and lifestyle modification to address the root cause of chronic, cardiometabolic disease. He is a Board Certified ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at Think Whole Person Healthcare - an integrated medical home - where he works primarily with patients with chronic cardiometabolic disease with the main focus of de-prescribing and getting to the root cause of illness. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Austin talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:02) De-prescribing and addressing the root cause of disease with diet/lifestyle (16:38) How Austin first became interested in nutrition and lifestyle interventions (19:16) Pushback from other medical professionals against Austin's new low carb ideas (21:28) GLP-1 drugs (25:30) Bringing the perspective of food addiction into the conversation with obese, metabolically unwell patients (28:19) How the average person should view GLP-1 use and compounding pharmacies (35:29) LDL Cholesterol and A1C (40:16) Cardiovascular risk assessment (44:42) What we know and what we suspect is true of cardiovascular disease (48:52) Rheumatological disease and cardiovascular risk (52:20) The gut microbiome and ketosis (59:12) Plaque reduction and coronary calcium reduction (01:07:34) An overview of drugs and supplements that reduce plaque and, in some cases, all cause mortality (01:11:19) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Nutrition and mental health: A review of current knowledge about the impact of diet on mental health: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.943998/full The role of diet and nutrition on mental health and wellbeing: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/article/role-of-diet-and-nutrition-on-mental-healthandwellbeing/372284768DB78DB02EB199E277AABF79 Bottle of Lies (book by Katherine Eban): https://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Lies-Inside-Story-Generic/dp/0062338781 MESA Study: https://www.mesa-nhlbi.org/MESA_508TextOnly.htm Dr. Austin Dudzinski: Think Health Care: https://thinkhealthcare.org/providers/austin-dudzinski/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-dudzinski-pharmd-bcacp-b1635098/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/
This week Landon and Jeremiah are once again drowning in Austin FC news, including the Driussi transfer saga, two new player links and much more. Other questions and topics include:- Rodo's update on Driussi- Potential outcomes ranked - Vazquez press conference highlights- Did MLS try to block the Vazquez move?- The confusing case of Myrto Uzuni- U22 D-mid Dubersarsky incoming?- How Austin could sign Evander- 2025 schedule breakdown with Seth Rau- Buy away game tickets here- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty- Join the Patreon- moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods ConsultingSupport the show
Today, we're diving into some niche real estate markets, then broadening out to the general real estate market and the overall economy. I spoke with Austin Hair, a former professional wakeboarder now a real estate operator and managing partner of Leaders Real Estate. In this episode, we discuss how Austin uses demographic and competition analysis, particularly in the healthcare sector, to look for acquisitions and opportunities for both healthcare providers looking for new locations and investors. Listen in to learn why healthcare real estate is a resilient investment class, the benefits of long-term asset holding, wedding venues as a niche opportunity, mitigating risks via relationships, and the potential for a recession soon. Check out the show notes for more information! Time Codes: 03:21 - Austin's transition from wakeboarder to entrepreneur to real estate operator 06:57 - How to use demographics and competition data to find new business locations 10:19 - Why Austin focuses on multitenant properties. 14:12 - What kinds of business owners benefit the most from Austin's acquisition analysis. 16:18 - The real estate market ahead and how much the economy and interest rates actually affect investors. 23:59 - Pursuing opportunity while mitigating downside risk. 25:00 - Wedding venues as a niche real estate asset. 27:30 - How Austin works with investors and his favorite asset holding period. 29:46 - Don't do all the investment or business research yourself. 30:56 - Recession potential - How much risk should you take today? If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #514 - Kim Kiyosaki - How to Think For Yourself and Learn Ep #512 - Andrew McDannels - Protecting Your Wealth - Fiat Currency, Tangible Assets, and Commodities Ep #509 - Matt Larson – Success Requires Risk and Courage – An Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor Mindset Episode Links: Austin's Company: Leaders Real Estate Austin's Podcast: Helping Healthcare Scale Download the free report: Becoming a Full-Cyle Investor P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you'd like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you'll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Become a Full-Cycle Investor: There are many self-proclaimed genius investors today who think everything they touch turns to gold. But they're about to learn the hard way what others have gained through “expensive” experience. I'm offering a free report on how to become a full-cycle investor, who knows how to preserve and grow capital in Up and Down markets. Will you be prepared when the inevitable recession hits? Get your free report here. 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
In this episode, Will Grimes and Eli Schmidt sit down with Austin Hancock, a Marine Corps veteran turned successful real estate investor and performance coach. Austin takes us on his journey from a rebellious youth in Oklahoma to finding discipline in the Marines, and later channeling those lessons into entrepreneurship. He shares raw, unfiltered stories of challenges, triumphs, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career in building luxury homes and transitioning into real estate coaching. This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, leadership, and the power of taking risks to build a better future. Join us as we explore the trials of transitioning from military to civilian life, the realities of navigating the high-stakes world of custom home building, and how Austin's no-nonsense approach to self-improvement and business strategy led him to success. Whether you're a veteran, an entrepreneur, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: [5:15] - The pivotal role of mentorship in sparking Austin's entrepreneurial journey. [12:34] - Overcoming the stigma of failure and embracing risk in real estate investment. [22:11] - The importance of leveraging military discipline and leadership skills in business. [35:45] - Austin's insights on using social media as a tool for growth and networking. [48:22] - Navigating the complexities of luxury home building and client expectations. [55:18] - Lessons learned from the pain of financial missteps and how it fueled a pivot toward coaching. [1:08:50] - Why continuous learning and adaptability are essential for long-term success. [1:15:33] - The power of community and support systems in personal and professional growth. [1:28:47] - Practical advice for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. [1:35:22] - The importance of maintaining humility and being a lifelong student. Chapter Time Stamps: [0:00] - Introduction and banter about podcast changes. [3:45] - Austin's early life in Oklahoma and his rebellious teenage years. [15:22] - Finding discipline in the Marine Corps: Austin's transformation. [28:30] - Starting out in construction and lessons from his first entrepreneurial endeavors. [42:00] - The challenges of luxury home building and managing client relationships. [58:15] - Overcoming financial hardship and learning the importance of pivoting in business. [1:10:20] - Transitioning into real estate coaching and mentoring others. [1:25:10] - How Austin uses his story to inspire and guide others in business. [1:38:50] - Closing reflections on leadership, resilience, and ongoing growth.
Austin Story, Senior Engineering Director at Doximity, joins Robby to explore the intricacies of building maintainable systems, fostering team accountability, and enabling faster iteration without sacrificing quality. Austin shares how his team approached migrating from a monolithic GraphQL architecture to a federated model, why simplicity matters for long-term success, and how guiding principles like YAGNI influence his decision-making.Doximity is a leading digital platform for medical professionals, and their technology blog offers deep dives into the systems and tools that power their innovative solutions.Key Topics Discussed[00:00:41] What is maintainable software? Austin highlights key traits, including testability, simplicity, and ease of removal.[00:02:09] Designing for removability: Why it's important and how it enables iterative progress.[00:03:05] YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It): How this principle shapes Austin's approach to feature development.[00:04:13] Migrating to GraphQL Federation: Benefits of breaking up a monolithic GraphQL server and the challenges faced during the transition.[00:05:56] GraphQL vs. REST: How GraphQL aids developer productivity while maintaining backward compatibility.[00:10:53] Collaboration between data and application teams: Using tools like Kafka to bridge gaps and improve workflow.[00:17:00] Upgrading Ruby on Rails applications: Balancing autonomy with central guidance for seamless updates.[00:27:55] Fostering ownership on teams: The cultural practices that empower engineers to take initiative and drive results.[00:34:29] Prioritizing work effectively: How Austin's team uses quarterly planning and measurable "goalposts" to align efforts with impact.[00:40:00] Avoiding bike-shedding: Keeping meetings and reviews focused on meaningful progress.Key TakeawaysSimplicity Wins: Maintainable software is easier to adapt, remove, and iterate on when it's kept simple.Iterate and Refine: Use principles like YAGNI to avoid over-engineering and ensure systems are built to evolve.Collaboration Drives Success: Bridging communication between specialized teams can unlock untapped potential.Focus on Outcomes: Define clear goals and track measurable results to ensure projects align with business needs.Resources MentionedYAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)GraphQL Federation OverviewDoximity Technology BlogThe Mom Test by Rob FitzpatrickAustin Story on LinkedInAustin Story's WebsiteStay ConnectedFollow Austin:LinkedInWebsiteThanks to Our Sponsor!Turn hours of debugging into just minutes! AppSignal is a performance monitoring and error-tracking tool designed for Ruby, Elixir, Python, Node.js, Javascript, and other frameworks.It offers six powerful features with one simple interface, providing developers with real-time insights into the performance and health of web applications.Keep your coding cool and error-free, one line at a time! Use the code maintainable to get a 10% discount for your first year. Check them out! Subscribe to Maintainable on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr search "Maintainable" wherever you stream your podcasts.Keep up to date with the Maintainable Podcast by joining the newsletter.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #334 Ke'Juan Moses talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a future spokesperson for Wichita, Kansas Lessons learned from performing across the country Nerding out on improv How Austin reminds him of home Recorded September 2024 Follow Ke'Juan TikTok - @kmojokes Youtube - youtube.com/kejuanmoses Instagram - @kmojokes X - @Kmojokes Instagram - @kmojokes Facebook - facebook.com/IAmKejuanMoses TikTok - @kmojokes Ke'Juan can be seen and heard: October 12, 2024 - The Falls, Llano October 19, 2024 - Lucy's Comedy Club, New Braunfels Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
In episode 948 of the Street Cop Podcast, host Dennis Benigno sits down with Austin Glickman, a dedicated member of the NYPD and the visionary behind LEO Weekend. Join them as they explore Austin's journey in law enforcement, from his early days to the creation of impactful events during Police Week. Discover how LEO Weekend fosters community and support for officers and their families, particularly in the face of denial of benefits and biased media narratives. The conversation dives deep into mental health challenges within the police community, the power of faith in resilience, and the importance of making the best out of difficult situations. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about building connections and fostering hope in law enforcement. Timestamps: 00:00:00:00 - 00:01:06:14 Teaser 00:01:06:14 - 00:02:37:08 Intro 00:02:37:08 - 00:07:11:06 Austin's background & LEO Weekend 00:07:11:06 - 00:11:05:21 Austin's current status with the NYPD 00:11:05:21 - 00:28:46:22 Police Week & How Austin started LEO Weekend 00:28:46:22 - 00:38:00:11 How do the respective families receive the events that LEO Weekend puts on? 00:38:00:11 - 01:00:12:08 Denial of benefits, biased media coverage, & mental health 01:00:12:08 - 01:26:06:03 Making the best of things & the power of faith 01:26:06:03 - 01:46:29:03 Resilience 01:46:29:03 - 01:52:11:13 Outro
Austin shares his thoughts on how to turn more of those disappointing rejections into job offers!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One mistake that job seekers are making[1:34] - Stay in touch[2:26] - How Austin used this strategy to get a job at Microsoft[3:53] - How to stay in touchWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares what Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about preparing for your interviews!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about interviews[1:45] - You don't prepare enough for your interviews[2:57] - How Austin prepared for interviews at Twitter, Microsoft, & Google[3:58] - How to properly prepare for your interviewResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Interview Prep GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin Mann is a talented photographer, adventurer, and technology influencer known for his captivating images and storytelling. With a passion for exploring the beauty of creation, Austin has traveled the world, capturing stunning photographs and sharing his experiences through his work. He has gained recognition for his expertise in using Apple products, particularly the iPhone, as powerful tools for photography and has been featured in Apple's "Shot on iPhone" campaign. This week, Barrett talks with Austin about his journey as a photographer, storyteller, and entrepreneur. They discuss the pivotal moments that shaped Austin's career, from his early days of hustling for a job at National Geographic to his collaboration with Apple on the groundbreaking "Shot on iPhone" campaign. Austin talks about his relationship with his wife and fellow artist, Esther Havens, and how their shared passion for socially impactful storytelling and empathy-driven photography has guided their work. Austin also discusses the importance of curiosity, determination, and meaningful intent in his work, as well as the power of photography to challenge, inspire, and enable others to explore the beauty of the world around them. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (05:11) - Austin's move to National Geographic (15:29) - Early influences (19:29) - The role of technology in photography (23:50) - The future of photography in the age of AI (32:47) - Austin's college years and faith journey (36:00) - A life-changing moment (38:45) - Finding purpose through faith and photography (43:04) - Austin reflects on his lightning photo (49:20) - Early career and social impact work (56:27) - First iPhone review and growing recognition (01:07:34) - The Shot on iPhone campaign (01:11:58) - The surreal experience of seeing your work on billboards (01:14:39) - How Austin met his wife (01:21:05) - Austin's unique proposal (01:30:51) - Austin's mission and the life plan exercise (01:36:43) - Who Austin is becoming Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.
Austin sold her home and decided to travel the world with her husband and young kids. It has been a journey full of judgment, but also many life changing moments. In this episode, she describes her life on the road, how she keeps sane, and what her kids think of it. Key Takeaways: [1:48] How Austin became an au pair, sold her house and traveled the world [7:19] What Boundless Life is all about [9:48] Having time with kids and minimalism [12:51] Not really knowing where we're going next on the road [14:31] Getting judgment from back home and kids development [19:42] How Austin's life compares to the one she had in America [21:21] Schooling in other countries [26:11] Getting judged from family and friends who don't understand [33:51] Creating community while living abroad [37:28] Traveling with kids so young and if they enjoy it [40:43] Explaining the differences in cultures to children [45:02] How Austin keeps her marriage solid while traveling [51:05] Advice Austin has for people wanting to get into this Resources: Aupair website Boundless Life Austin's Instagram Connect with Barb: Website Facebook Instagram Be a guest on the podcast YouTube The Molly B Foundation
Austin shares one piece of advice that will help you turn rejections into future job offers.Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One Trick To Help You Turn Rejections Into Job Offers[1:00] - Don't cut off contact[2:16] - Why you should maintain the relationship[3:23] - What to do if you've been rejected[6:47] - How Austin used this technique to land his job at MicrosoftResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:MailScoop.ioFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Today, we're delighted to welcome back return guest, Austin Belcak, who joined us way back on episode five to talk about how to land a dream job at the salary you deserve, as well on episode 89 where he shared his insights on building an exceptional resume that gets real results. Through his personal experiences, Austin has developed a uniquely effective job search system that helped him go from being a new grad with a biology degree (and a job in healthcare) to landing interviews at multiple tech companies, including Microsoft, where he ended up working for over five years and was promoted multiple times. Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture, where he helps people secure jobs they're passionate about, without relying on the need for traditional experience or online applications. The platform is a hugely valuable resource for job seekers and offers multiple free tools, including a resume builder and analyzer. He also hosts The Dream Job System Podcast where he shares bite-sized, highly actionable career advice. Additionally, Austin's work has been featured in multiple publications including, Forbes, Business Insider, and Fast Co. Through his work he has helped thousands of job seekers earn roles at top companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon, without ever needing to apply online. In today's conversation with Austin, we delve into the subject of networking, why he's found it to be infinitely more effective than traditional job-searching methods, and how he developed a jobs system that could help others just like him. We unpack why traditional approaches proved particularly ineffective for him, why he needed advice from people with first-hand experience, and how he went about reaching out to those individuals who could give him the insights he needed to succeed. Our conversation also examines some of the most common misconceptions when it comes to networking and what can be done to address them. Austin's parting message emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself and actively creating things that other people will find interesting, before breaking down exactly how this will help your networking journey in the long run. His story serves as a powerful reminder that following your intuition and finding a braver path, will often be far more effective than sticking to more traditional routes. Join us today to hear all of Austin's eye-opening insights as we discuss the nuances of networking and finding the job you truly want! Key Points From This Episode: Some background on today's guest, Austin Belcak. [02:03] How Austin founded Cultivated Culture. [05:45] What made him reject traditional job search practices and try a different approach. [11:35] Key factors that helped him determine the job he was looking for and where he wanted to work. [15:36] How Austin found high-achieving individuals who would understand his experience, especially coming from a non-traditional background, and how he reached out for their input. [17:33] Common misunderstandings around networking and advice on how to address them. [19:55] Learning how to cultivate persistence when it comes to networking. [26:58] Why people are more ready to invest in people who are already investing in themselves; how to establish channels that create value and make it easier to network. [31:09] Where you can find Austin online. [35:16] For More Information: Austin Belcak on LinkedIn Austin Belcak on X Austin Belcak on Instagram Cultivated Culture Cultivated Culture Blog Cultivated Culture Podcast Cultivated Culture Tools Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Listen to Finding Brave Episode 5: How to Land a Dream Job at the Salary You Deserve with Austin Becak Check out Finding Brave Episode 89: Building a Crazy Effective Resume that Gets Real Results with Austin Belcak ——————— Are you ready for a BIG positive shift in how you're working and what you're capable of achieving today in your career and leadership? Let's work together and make that happen! While you might know me best as a podcast host and writer, a key focus in my work is career and leadership coaching and training for mid to high-level professional women around the globe. 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Austin shares his experience in getting 3 promotions in 5 years at Microsoft and how you can put yourself in the best position possible to get that promotion you want!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How Austin got promoted 3 times in 5 years at Microsoft[2:31] - Have the conversation early[4:06] - Make your goals clear[5:35] - Create an objective roadmap with your managerFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
OpenTelemetry is an open-source observability framework for collecting and managing telemetry data. OpenTelemetry has been more successful than expected, becoming the second fastest growing project in the CNCF. It allows for flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in, making it attractive to startups and large enterprises alike. On today's show, Eric (@ericmander) sits down with Austin Parker (@austinlparker), director of open-source at Honeycomb. Contributor is looking for a community manager! If you want to know more, shoot us an email at eric@scalevp.com. Subscribe to Contributor on Substack for email notifications! In this episode we discuss: How Austin's interest in complex systems led him to the observability field and developer relations An X argument that contributed to the merger of OpenTelemetry and OpenCensus Why foundations help maintainers to strike a balance with their contributors Austin's opinion on the secret to OpenTelemetry's success Links: OpenTelemetry Honeycomb People mentioned: Charity Majors (@mipsytipsy) Christine Yen (@cyen)
This week I'm stoked to have Austin Wiberg and Hannah Minardi, co-founders of Standard Self Care, the leading cosmeceutical skincare line made with clean, bioactive products, on the podcast to discuss: Their entreprenuerial journey's and inspiration for co-founding Standard Self Care The relationship between skincare, self-care, and our confidence Self-care "disparities" between women vs. men and why self-care is important for everyone Navigating challenges as an enterpreneur and the importance of cultivating a self-care routine How Austin & Hannah define happiness What brings Austin & Hannah endorphins! You can use the code "Endorphins40" for 40% off your order! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Bryan, The Editor discuss… their respective weekends, the Golden Globes' winners, losers, and that terrible opening monologue, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin getting hospitalized, the 3rd anniversary of Jan. 6th (feat. MTG's failed 1/6 party), CNN admitting that they basically let the Israeli military censor their Israeli-Palestine coverage, and feral cats = invasive species?!?! 1. Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Booed During Monologue, Blames His Writers (rollingstone.com) 2. ‘He's a cipher': How Austin's need for privacy just backfired - POLITICO 3. Florida venue cancels Marjorie Taylor Greene event after learning of its Jan. 6 focus (nbcnews.com) 4. CNN Runs Gaza Coverage Past Jerusalem Team Subject to IDF Censor (theintercept.com) 5. How the “No Kill” Movement Betrays Its Name | The New Yorker WATCH: Jeff Bezos Rowing Boat - Bobby Fingers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to another episode of The Tailored Life Podcast. Today, Cody welcomes Austin Stout to discuss gut health and the correlation between gut health issues and physique development. Austin is a Physique Coach and Educator who helps athletes get on stage without wrecking their gut or hormone health. Austin also helps coaches become more well-versed with the science behind gut and hormone Health. Learn how to identify the causes and symptoms of poor gut health, how to go implement lifestyle changes to improve gut health, and what are some of the most important tests to take in order to discover potential issues. Austin explains that high levels of stress and a poor diet are big contributors to gut health problems. Other factors that impact gut health are food sensitivities, caloric deficit/fat loss diets, and birth control. Tune in to learn more! Timestamps [01:20] - Austin's first steps in his career; [11:00] - How Austin first assesses his clients; [19:59] - Important gut health tests to take; [22:56] - Handling clients who are unaware of gut health issues; [30:33] - The most common types of gut health issues; [35:43] - How to determine what is causing gut health issues? [50:29] - What is the connection between gut health and body recomposition? [56:40] - Cortisol and digestive issues. Join The Tailored Life Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/y64smHRrgk Episode Resources Austin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinst8/ Austin's Links: https://linktr.ee/austinst8 Related Links
Hey Rainmakers! We had an incredible chat on our podcast today with the brilliant Austin Netzley. He introduced us to this fascinating idea from his book, the “2 Week Vacation Test.” And let us tell you, when we first heard about it, we knew that we had to learn more! Between the three of us, we've experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and Austin's perspective added a whole new layer of understanding. We were genuinely moved hearing about Austin's journey. Here's a guy, in his prime, running marathons, yet facing severe anxiety attacks due to business pressures. He even had to dial 911 twice! It made us realize the true weight many entrepreneurs carry, often silently. But here's the twist - Austin found his saving grace in something as simple yet profound as systems. It isn't about adding complexity, but about finding simplicity in daily tasks through things like checklists. A point Austin stressed on, which we think is worth its weight in gold, is that before adding anything new to your to-do list, you need to check what you should stop doing. As entrepreneurs, we're often running on overdrive, doing a ton but oftentimes achieving very little. By focusing on what's essential and streamlining your processes, you can free up so much mental and physical space. Now, the burning question: What's the "2 Week Vacation Test?" Imagine jetting off for two weeks with no emails, no calls, and zero business contact. If your business runs, grows, and thrives in your absence, congrats! You've built a solid system. But if the mere thought sends shivers down your spine, it's time to reconsider your business structure. Lastly, Austin talks about the importance of your day's start and end. Having a routine to kickstart your morning can make a massive difference. Austin champions the "done by 10:30" rule, emphasizing two hours of deep, focused work before diving into the usual business chaos. And at day's end? A quick wrap-up routine to reflect, understand what worked, and prep for the next day. So, to all the entrepreneurs out there, consider this: Can your business pass the 2-week vacation test? It's a challenge, but one that promises not just efficiency but genuine peace of mind. If you're intrigued and want to dive deeper into this concept, hit play and listen in as we unpack the 2-week vacation test with Austin! Stay tuned for more of our chats and keep making it rain! Links for this episode: Book: https://try.2x.co/vacation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/netzley/ Business: https://2x.co/ Connect with us: The Rainmaker Challenge: https://rainmakerchallenges.com/join ► Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/33EdgBs ► Website: therainmakerfamily.com ► Facebook: www.facebook.com/diazfamilylegacy ► Instagram: instagram.com/chels_diaz instagram.com/steezdiaz instagram.com/therainmakerfamily ► Get Free Stuff On Amazon: stephensfreestuff.com/sfs Episode: minute by minute 00:00 Introduction to special guest Austin Netzley, talking about the 2 week vacation test 01:47 Austin talks about how the 2 week vacation test came about 03:36 Austin talks about stress in entrepreneurship and the importance of coaching 04:49 How systems began to change everything for Austin 06:49 Austin recommends cutting back things that hold you back, before adding anything new 09:29 Austin gives some examples of the 30-40 percent of things businesses could cut out 12:04 Austin talks about the two muscles that every entrepreneur should develop 15:36 Austin breaks down the importance of life systems and business systems 17:05 How Austin's businesses and systems have evolved over the years 18:16 What is the 2 week vacation test and how do you pass it? 21:30 Here are some ways to be the most effective and focused on work days 25:59 The benefits of being really intentional with how you start and end your day 28:36 Austin gives his opinion on meetings and the most productive way to use them 32:15 Austin gives insight on KPI's and tracking numbers for your business 35:00 How to get a hold of Austin's book and how to stay connected with him!
It's Love Fest time!
It's Love Fest time!
Our guest today, Austin Meyer, is a documentarian, journalist, podcaster, and animal rights activist, giving a voice to those whose stories might not otherwise be heard. He's worked for HBO, The New York Times, and National Geographic, to name a few outlets, and his filmmaking has taken him to faraway places like India, Nepal, and Zambia, where Austin chose to adopt a plant-based diet. Austin is also a passionate ultrarunner. And on April 15th of this year, with a time of ten hours and seven minutes, Austin showed the world what a vegan athlete can accomplish by winning the Zion 100K Trail Race. This is a must-listen episode for anyone trying to achieve the improbable and for any naysayers claiming it can't be done on a plant-based diet! “I will say one of the interesting elements is that most of the ultra-athletes who I see when it comes to their nutrition game around race day will actually move towards my end of the spectrum when it comes to race day. Like most people aren't eating dairy, they're not having meat when it comes to this day where you need to perform, which is kind of an interesting element.” – Austin Meyer What we discuss in this episode: The major life changes Austin experienced that prompted him to adopt a plant-based diet. How he maintained a plant-based diet while living in a rural village in Zambia. How Austin transitioned to journalism and documentary filmmaking after playing soccer at Stanford. What he experienced and learned about himself in the first few years as an ultrarunner. What Austin eats and drinks while he's training and during a race. What he did differently to win the Zion 100K Trail Race. What Austin is doing to promote veganism. Austin's experiences working with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof. Resources: Austin's website: Austin Meyer Films Instagram: Austin Meyer (@austinmeyerfilms) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: Austin Meyer (@ameyerfilms) / Twitter Facebook: Austin Meyer Resource Book: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen: McDougall, Christopher: 9780307279187 Click the link below and support the ADD SOY Act! https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! Switch4Good.org/podcast Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good
John Goss + Austin Dixon (Adegen Hair Loss) share their revolutionary product line, spreading hope and confidence to anyone who is suffering from hair loss. During this episode John shares his journey of developing the adegen protocol, why other solutions on the market don't actually work, & the trials of taking a product to market. John was voted “best hair” in his senior high school yearbook, but by the time he was a freshman in college, he had already started losing his hair. He suffered a massive hit to his confidence, and started trying everything on the market possible to bring his hair back. He started traveling the world, consulting with doctors, and even going through multiple hair transplants to bring his hair back. After spending 100s of thousands of dollars of his own money to figure out a cure, he finally discovered a system that worked for him. He eventually brought this product to market through adegen and brought Austin onboard to help with the digital marketing and ecommerce side. Since recording this episode, both Eddie and Andrew have noticed dramatic results after using the Adegen products regularly, and have been blown away by the results. FOLLOW ADEGEN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adegen/ Adegen Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2291338267626879 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Podcast Intro 3:50 - What is Adegen? 5:50 - John's story 10:15 - John's experience with OTCs 12:15 - How hair loss affects you mentally 17:20 - Hair Transplants ARE NOT Permanent 20:26 - Adegen was formed out of Desperation 22:18 - World changing companies were all startups 26:18 - Big Pharma 33:30 - Technological Advances/ conspiracies 36:43 - John shares friend's testimonial 41:20 - John discovering e-commerce 43:08 - Realizing his product could be sold 46:00 - Abundant thinking, saving vs spending 47:33 - “I was gonna end up homeless on the beach.” 52:10 - John packaging Adegen on his own 55:18 - How Austin joined John 57:12 - Austin's story 1:05:40 - Launching Adegen and starting the FB group 1:07:05 - John's “Pursuit of Happiness” Moment 1:08:06 - Adegen's Covid struggles and starting a company 1:11:23 - Huge day of sales, John's aha moment 1:20:14 - The Key to Hair Treatment 1:21:25 - What causes hair loss? 1:23:53 - Why Finasteride and Minoxidil don't work 1:25:52 - ARB approach 1:33:23 - FDA compliance 1:36:54 - The future of Adegen 1:38:46 - The Purpose of the Dermaroller 1:41:47 - Andrew & Eddie pledge to take the challenge 1:47:45 - The growth customers have had 1:49:42 - Fortune Cookie Advice FOLLOW 4MEDIA: Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/4mediamarketing Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ Website: https://4media.marketing/ Join Our Team: https://4media.marketing/jobs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4media.marketing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing? EDDIE Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/ ANDREW Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew_deitsch Website: https://andrewdeitsch.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andrewdeitsch Andrew's Other Podcast: https://www.andrewdeitsch.com/podcast
Today's guest is Austin Jochum. Austin is the owner of Jochum Strength where he works with athletes and washed-up movers to become the best versions of themselves. He also operates the Jochum Strength Insider which is an online training platform for people trying to feel, look, and move better. Austin has a diverse athletic background, from being an All-American lineman and MIAC indoor weight throw champion, to regularly pushing his movement capabilities to new levels in arenas such as rock climbing, dunking and slow-pitch softball leagues. An interesting thing about the “athletic performance” field is that traditionally, it doesn't work on things that are highly “athletic”, as strength training protocols can be some of the more controlled elements in the entirety of an athlete's training regime. This control and scalable nature is often reflected in the way that rudimentary plyometric, speed and agility protocols are carried out at scale, as per the same nature as a controlled and measurable strength regiment. Having a controlled strength stimulus for an advanced athlete who is already a master of their sport skill is a helpful tool for managing tissue strength and balance, but for developing athletes going into “sports performance” programs, the ability to improve one's skill building ability in a meaningful, athletic, problem-solving and creative manner is often lacking. In today's podcast, Austin goes into the breakdown of finding low-hanging fruits of athletic performance in athletes and the philosophy of creating “skill-building addicts”. We also get into self-learning concepts, over-coaching, and then the nuts and bolts of his weekly flow of movement and game-speed building methods. We also finish with a lightning round that covers a variety of topics and ideas Austin is working on right now in the training space. Today's episode is brought to you by Strength Coach Pro and Lost Empire Herbs For 15% off your Lost Empire Herbs order, head to lostempireherbs.com/justfly. To try Pine Pollen for FREE (just pay for shipping), head to: justflypinepollen.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Timestamps and Main Points: 2:53 – The processes by which Austin shifted his typical, controlled warmup process, into a more dynamic training experience 7:32 – How Austin doing athletic things himself has had a strong impact on his coaching 11:13 – How Austin assesses an athlete from a global perspective, as soon as they walk in the door of his training facility, and how he challenges athletes who can't handle losing, or haven't won much in their sport experience 24:31 – The role of confidence gained from the gym, vs. having confidence in one's sport abilities 31:48 – How Austin looks at how much time he would spend on gym strength vs. play based skills vs. perception work for athletes, based on need 41:15 – How athletes perceive difficult and challenging situations in their environment, and how to break athletes out of their typical athletic, problem-solving world-view 50:23 – Cues, coaching and creating a training environment that helps athletes to self-learn 1:02:03 – Austin's weekly training setup, including games, speed and strength work 1:09:17 – Austin's 5 greatest tools in developing movement and agility 1:13:34 – The training topic that interests Austin the most right now 1:17:14 – What “fast” means to Austin 1:18:06 – What Austin thinks about the term “arm care” 1:19:26 – The gnarliest isometric hold Austin is doing right now Austin Jochum Quotes “What makes them athletes is destroying movement challenges” “The worst athletes in the room could A-Skip, and the best athletes in the room could A-Skip” “If it looks pretty, it's for you, it's not for them” “I'll put a guy who is easily triggered by losing, on a team that he knows he is going to lose. The goal is to level the athlete up and challenge them… the athlete who ha...
In this episode, you will learn: How Austin has gotten out of victim mindset, helps others do the same, and is building his empire from the road living RV life. Resources + Links Connect with Austin on Instagram @austin_linney https://www.instagram.com/austin_linney/ Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip https://www.guystrip.co/ Order my book! Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA Show Notes Are you putting yourself in rooms and in peer groups that are full of opportunities? In this episode I'm joined by investor, coach, and fellow podcaster, Austin Linney! Austin shares his story from becoming a drug addict and alcoholic to upleveling his habits, mindset, and peer group, to change his life. Austin shares how he overcame victim mindset, and has gone on to build multiple businesses. He also shares how freeing himself up to live on the road doing RV life has given him the opportunity to connect with others more whether it be employees or potential business partners. 04:00 Meet Texas native and full time traveler, Austin Linney. 08:40 Austin's previous drug addiction and victimhood. 14:00 How did you begin to turn your life around? 15:50 How to stop negative habits. 17:40 What have you done to uplevel your peer group? 19:30 What has your career journey looked like? 24:00 Building a business to create impact. 30:00 Why are you specifically looking at acquiring HVAC companies? 36:30 What's coming up on your schedule living RV life? 42:15 Are you saying yes and placing yourself in rooms of opportunity?
Episode 14: To kick off the new year, host Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) is bringing you a very special episode of The Crazy Ones featuring Morning Brew Co-Founder and CEO Austin Rief (@Austin_Rief) and special guest Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom). In this conversation moderated by Sahil, Austin and Alex recount the early days of building Morning Brew, the scrappy ways they grew their subscriber base, and the biggest mistakes and lessons learned along the way. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #Entrepreneur Listen to The Crazy Ones here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrew Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Follow Our Hosts! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) (00:51) - Intro (02:25) - How Austin and Alex handled the doubters early on in creating Morning Brew (07:18) - What Austin and Alex imagined their careers would be prior to starting Morning Brew (11:03) - How Austin and Alex met (16:39) - How Austin got involved with Alex's newsletter (19:48) - How the original newsletter looked in its first iteration (21:06) - What allowed for Morning Brew to be successful in the early days (27:46) - The scrappiest tactics Alex and Austin used to grow the newsletter readership early on (33:40) - The marketing strategy that continues to shape how Alex and Austin approach the business today (36:40) - How Alex and Austin scaled voice as Morning Brew grew (40:20) - What sealed the deal for Alex and Austin to hire the current managing editor (43:44) - The biggest mistakes that Austin and Alex made along the way (47:47) - What led to Alex deciding to step down as CEO and Austin becoming CEO (52:19) - Alex and Austin answer whether success and wealth has made them happier Links: Chop It Off (Neal Freyman)
The Conference Finals are set! David Gass takes over hosting duties after Andrew Wiebe is ruled out for today's show (car trouble). Along with Calen Carr and Matt Doyle, we dive in and break down Austin's win over rival Dallas, and NYCFC's impressive victory over Montreal. The guys then turn their attention to the Conference Finals: can Austin knock off LAFC at the Banc again? Will Philly get revenge for last year's Eastern Conference Final? We discuss! 5:35 - We address #BracketGate 8:40 - How Austin got it done against Dallas 13:39 - Sebastian Driussi delivers again 18:18 - Velasco, Ferreira, Dallas all disappoint 26:09 - How does Dallas can take the next step in 2023 30:34 - Can Austin take out LAFC in the Conference Final? 40:13 - Breaking down NYCFC's impressive win 50:27 - Don't take anything away from Montreal's incredible season 57:23 - Philly get their shot at revenge on NYCFC 1:01:57 - NYCFC's injury concerns