On this week’s episode, Daniel Harmon chats with Marcus Murphy, Head of Partnerships and Business Development at DigitalMarketer. Marcus shares about getting into his career without a strong academic background, the importance of focusing on your strengths, and networking on LinkedIn vs. in-person networking.00:23 The stigmas around being a salesperson01:34 Marcus’ background and being “still poop.”06:24 The skill of business development and relationships09:05 Getting focused on your own skills11:37 Travel and upcoming plans with DigitalMarketer12:58 A mission to double 10,000 businesses14:05 LinkedIn vs. in-person networkingYou can find links for all the other places to get in touch with Marcus below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers go to harmonbrothers.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Marcus Murphy and DigitalMarketer here:https://digitalmarketer.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusamurphy/https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/marcus-murphy

On this week’s episode, Benton Crane sits down with the Deputy Brands Editor at Adweek, Diana Pearl. Diana and Benton talk about their favorite Superbowl ads, how direct-to-consumer companies are challenging the bigger brands, and how to build a brand people can get behind.00:58 Favorite Superbowl ads01:57 How Diana got into business journalism07:25 How influencers and direct-to-consumer brands are making it big10:44 Advice on building a lasting brand13:50 Poop to Gold: trying to land a steady job16:16 Brand-building for smaller start-ups22:28 Telling brand stories You can find links for all the places to get in touch with Diana below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, visit harmonbrothers.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Diana Pearl here:https://www.adweek.com/contributor/diana-pearl/https://twitter.com/dianapearl_https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianapearl/

On this week’s episode, we’re doing something different. Daniel Harmon and Benton Crane sit down to share some of the inside strategy at Harmon Brothers. They talk about building their personal brands on LinkedIn and how an unlimited time off policy and flexible schedule adds to the creative culture at HB.01:33 Building personal brands and going viral on LinkedIn03:43 Unlimited time off and flexible schedules06:00 Pushback and reactions to our time off policy13:05 Those dang Millennials and Social Media 15:54 Conditions on setting your own schedule16:46 Stories from our employeesIf you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers or want to know how an HB ad can build your brand, check out harmonbrothers.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.

On this week’s episode, Benton Crane chats with Jeremy Vest, Co-founder of the Video Marketing World conference, former Director of Marketing at VidIQ, and current CMO of Braille Skateboarding. Benton and Jeremy discuss how little brands are outshining big brands with video, how to boost your views with live video, and how life can be hard ... even for the most successful people.01:21 Jeremy’s background and a tragic event at age seventeen04:34 How the dark moments can shape us06:48 What life looks like for Jeremy now08:10 Even the most successful people struggle10:24 Trends in video for brands12:47 Harnessing emotion and brand characters15:29 The question to start with for a brand video17:52 How “the little guys” can make it bigYou can find links for all the other places to get in touch with Jeremy below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers go to harmonbrothers.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Jeremy Vest here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6USRnsgG2b3ADzOISzMSwhttps://www.jeremyvest.cohttps://videomarketing.world

On this week’s episode, Benton Crane talks with Michael Stelzner, CEO of Social Media Examiner and Social Media Marketing World. Michael shares how his company became popular and relevant without marketing messages, what he learned from his $300,000 mistake, and how Social Media Examiner stays nimble and on top of the game.00:49 Michael’s backstory and how Social Media Examiner started02:40 From online “events” to in-person events04:34 The poop: Michael’s $300,000 mistake11:38 Creating a “stopping list”14:16 Huge growth, without marketing16:31 Networking and bringing in expertsYou can find links for Social Media Examiner and all the other places to get in touch with Michael below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers go to harmonbrothers.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Michael Stelzner and Social Media Examiner here:https://youtube.com/socialmediaexaminer https://socialmediaexaminer.comhttps://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/ (Social Media Marketing World)https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/shows/ (Social Media Marketing Podcast)

On this week’s episode, Benton Crane chats with Judi Fox, LinkedIn expert and speaker. Benton and Judi talk about the progression of LinkedIn from a job-finding platform to a place to get your message heard, as well as human to human connections, who should be on LinkedIn, and how getting focused can cause your following to explode.00:55 Judi’s backstory: How a job loss led her to LinkedIn03:10 The evolution of LinkedIn, from stuffy corporate voice to real connection06:02 Who can benefit from being on LinkedIn?07:37 Case study: How can Benton improve his LinkedIn presence?11:09 Judi’s four years on only LinkedIn “experiment”15:46 Current projects17:16 One key takeaway for LinkedInYou can find links for all the places to get in touch with Judi below. If you like this episode, check out the others at harmonbrothers.com/podcastFollow Judi on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/judiwfox) or find her at the links below:https://judifox.comhttps://twitter.com/judi_foxhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJudiFox/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq8Cl497hwkgq-QzZj1m0A

This week, Benton Crane sits down with Danny Ruderman, nationally-renowned College Admissions Coach and author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System. Benton and Danny chat about asking for what you want (and getting it), Danny’s experience coaching a student who went on to start Snapchat, and how the worst thing that happened to Danny in high school turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him.00:52 Thoughts on the UCLA admissions scandal02:50 It’s not about getting into the best college05:01 Hollywood parents and expectations for kids08:15 If you don’t ask, you can’t get (plus the start of Snapchat)09:58 Internship at Yosemite10:47 From teaching to college admissions coach12:47 From poop to gold - the worst thing that happened in high school17:52 Advice for parents sending kids to college.You can find links for all the places to get in touch with Danny below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Danny Ruderman on linkedin or here:https://dannyruderman.comhttps://twitter.com/dannyrudermanhttps://www.instagram.com/dmruderman/

On today’s episode, Benton Crane sits down with Shaun McKnight, co-founder of “Cute Girl Hairstyles,” a YouTube Channel he started with his wife ten years ago. Shaun now runs six YouTube Channels, with 15.5 million subscribers and 2.6 billion total views. Benton and Shaun chat about being “older people” on YouTube, diversifying your business, and how a family crisis changed Shaun’s perspective. 00:59 “Grandparent on YouTube” - how to create a brand that lasts02:42 Creating a product - Brooklyn&Bailey Mascara04:42 Six YouTube Channels?? and Mentoring Contributors05:59 Adoption and a medical crisis 12:04 A YouTube-famous family + dealing with fans15:16 Teamwork and the family creative process17:51 Networking with peers and professionals19:50 Monetization advice on YouTubeYou can find links for all the places to get in touch with Shaun below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Shaun McKnight and all the links we talked about here:https://twitter.com/shaunmcknight8https://www.instagram.com/mrshaunmcknight/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-mcknight-30b50a5/https://www.youtube.com/user/CuteGirlsHairstyleshttps://brooklynandbaileyshop.com/products/lash-next-door-mascara

This week, Benton Crane talks with Scott Simson, CEO of Video Marketing World, a conference and online community that help business owners and marketers gain exposure and revenue with video. Scott and Benton discuss Scott’s early business failures, how to make the most of trials, and what it’s like to run a family YouTube channel, write books, and run a company.00:47 Background on Video Marketing World and Scott’s family YouTube channel02:16 Raising a family in the spotlight05:32 Early businesses and ‘Mega Movie Box’08:13 Lessons from failure, and the gold on the other side11:32 ‘The Fox and the Mountain’15:04 A positive outlook on trials17:54 Scott’s creative process20:27 “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”You can find links for all the places to get in touch with Scott below. If you like the content we produce and would like to work with the Harmon Brothers, contact us at Harmonbrothers.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Scott Simson and Video Marketing World here:https://linkedin.com/in/scottsimsonhttps://videomarketing.world/

This week Benton Crane sits down with Alex Bean, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Divvy, the leading spend and expense management platform for business. Alex talks about how his son’s allowance led him to build a better payment platform, fueling your team’s passion to build something great together, getting cut from college football, and what happens when you’ve spent millions but feel like it’s about to blow up in your face.01:34 “Venmo can’t do what I want it to do.” The idea for Divvy.02:55 How Harmon Brothers uses Divvy05:48 Poop to Gold - Pushing through some MAJOR obstacles08:32 More Poop to Gold - College Football10:24 Innovation and building a passionate team13:14 Alex’s take on networkingYou can find links for Divvy’s website and all the other places to get in touch with Alex below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Alex Bean and Divvy here:https://getdivvy.comhttps://facebook.com/divvypayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbean/

This week Benton Crane talks to Jase Bennett, entrepreneur and YouTuber behind his family’s YouTube channel, The Ohana Adventure. Jase shares why he creates physical products for people’s personal brands, how he started a skateboarding company, how he got started on YouTube, and the importance of data collection to better understand your audience.00:41 Jase talks about creating physical products in a digital age04:18 Jase’s Poop to Gold moment09:08 How his family’s YouTube channel got started13:29 Jase’s creative process15:25 Using surveys to collect data on your audience19:20 Upcoming projects You can find links for Jase’s YouTube channel and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Jase Bennett here:https://www.instagram.com/jasebennett/https://www.youtube.com/theohanaadventurehttps://www.theohanaadventure.com/https://www.jaseboards.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tinyhousemovement

Hey guys,We know how important the holidays are for you, so we decided to take a two week break from the podcast. We already have a great lineup for next year and we are excited to share with you all of the many things that we have learned.If you do have the urge to listen to the podcast, take this time to get caught up, because there is plenty to start learning starting Tuesday, January 7th. We look forward to seeing you then.Happy holidays!

Daniel Harmon sits down with Sarah Beth, the owner and founder of Sarah Beth Yoga, where she does yoga with 600k+ followers through her membership site and YouTube channel. They talk about Sarah Beth’s battle with ulcerative colitis, her mission to empower others, and how building a membership site 10x’d her business.00:56 How Sarah Beth Yoga got started03:13 Video styling / just yoga05:10 Poop to gold / battle with ulcerative colitis08:42 Yoga principles + life principles12:52 Building a membership site that 10x’d her business.You can find links for Sarah Beth’s membership site and YouTube channel, and all the other places to get in touch with her below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. New episodes come out every Tuesday, and you can find us on your favorite podcast app, YouTube, IGTV, or at harmonbrothers.com/podcast.Find Sarah Beth and Sarah Beth Yoga here:https://youtube.com/sarahbethyoga https://sarahbethyoga.com (membership site)https://instagram.com/sarahbethyogahttps://facebook.com/sarahbethyoga

This week Benton Crane sits down to talk to Sidney Diongzon, a filmmaker and storyteller who shares reviews on his YouTube channel, Sidney Diongzon. Sidney shares how he became a storyteller, why it’s important to be authentic and passionate, where he gets his creative ideas, and how to standout on YouTube.00:55 How Sidney became a storyteller03:59 From Hollywood to YouTube06:33 Sidney’s Poop to Gold moment11:17 How to standout on YouTube12:14 Sidney’s creative process16:55 Networking strategies19:18 Advice for listenersYou can find links for Sidney’s YouTube channel and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday on your favorite streaming platforms.Find Sidney Diongzon here:https://www.youtube.com/user/sidneydiongzonTV/featuredhttps://www.sidneydiongzon.com/https://www.facebook.com/sidneydiongzonhttps://twitter.com/sidneydiongzonhttps://www.instagram.com/sidneydiongzon/

Daniel Harmon interviews Spectacular Smith, the founder and CEO of Adwizar, an agency that helps music industry brands monetize through social media. Daniel and Spectacular chat about how Spectacular started his agency, how to empower your team, and the philosophy of learning something new every day.00:27 Who is Spectacular Smith?02:27 Creating celebrity parodies on Twitter03:42 Starting over / poop to gold07:34 Building a sustainable business model10:07 Forming partnerships between artists + businesses11:54 Empowering a team to do great workYou can find links for Spectacular’s social media accounts, his agency Adwizar, and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. New episodes come out every Tuesday, and you can find us on your favorite podcast app, YouTube, IGTV, or at harmonbrothers.com/podcast.Find Spectacular Smith here:https://adwizar.com https://instagram.com/iamspectacular https://twitter.com/iamspectacular https://www.linkedin.com/in/spectacularsmith

Keith Grover from HB talks to Shishir Mehrotra, CEO and Co-Founder of Coda, a new type of doc that combines documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and workflow apps. Shishir previously oversaw product engineering at YouTube. Keith and Shishir chat about what it takes to start a business, Shishir’s take on Orabrush and the early YouTube ads, a little HB history, and how to cultivate creativity and solve multi-dimensional problems.00:38 Shishir’s background01:51 What is Coda?04:09 What it takes to start a business06:36 Poop to Gold at YouTube11:09 Skippable ads, Orabrush, and Harmon Brothers13:07 How to cultivate creativity and solve multi-dimensional problemsYou can find links for Shishir’s company, Coda, and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Shishir Mehrotra here:https://coda.io https://coda.io/templates?search=shishirhttps://twitter.com/shishirmehrotra https://www.linkedin.com/in/shishirmehrotra/

Daniel Harmon chats with Matthew Brian Brown, YouTube creator and consultant, who has been growing huge followings ever since MySpace. Matt’s eclectic and humorous channel hosts videos on Zombie Survival, health, beard products, tech reviews, and marketing how-tos. Daniel and Matthew chat about growing a YouTube following, as well as video equipment and how often to post when starting out.00:20 Southern boy/Helen Keller’s hometown01:25 Early start on MySpace and YouTube04:33 Shadowbanned, working at Kmart, and a bankruptcy07:47 Helping other YouTubers promote their channels09:59 Matthew’s advice on upcoming trends13:32 Workload and getting started on YouTubeYou can find links for Matthew’s YouTube channels and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. New episodes come out every Tuesday at 6 am EST, and you can find us on your favorite podcast app, YouTube, IGTV, or at harmonbrothers.com/podcast.Find Matthew Brian Brown here:https://www.youtube.com/matthewbrianbrownhttps://www.youtube.com/user/SwiftyPwnshttps://www.facebook.com/mattbrown88

This week Daniel Harmon talks Dani Venen, creator of the popular YouTube channel, Editing is Everything. Dani shares how she taught herself to edit videos, how her YouTube Channel got started, and the rewarding work of impacting lives–by addressing heavy topics like mental health and suicide in her videos.00:55 How Dani got started in video04:32 A job that was going nowhere and Dani’s big break06:59 Re-editing Hollywood movie trailers08:55 Impacting live through talking about mental health16:09 Dani’s Poop to Gold MomentYou can find links for Dani’s YouTube channel and all the other places to get in touch with her below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Dani Venen here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHHdByfjKN-xbIEr0B06AA/https://www.instagram.com/directordaniv/https://www.instagram.com/the_real_editor (Editing is Everything)https://www.instagram.com/theeditorialstyle/ (photography)https://www.facebook.com/EditingIsEverythingOfficial/

Benton Crane sits down with Daymond John, CEO and founder of FUBU, investor, and “The People’s Shark” on Shark Tank. Daymond talks about how and why he started FUBU, bringing people joy in the face of skepticism, his early businesses like dumpster diving for bike parts, and how he’s raising his kids to be entrepreneurs. 00:48 Rags to riches and the story of FUBU05:27 Standing up to skeptics and critics07:39 Entrepreneur Daymond as a child9:20 Raising kids to be successful11:57 “Poop to gold” moment and tough financial lessons15:31 Daymond’s advice to entrepreneurs who want Shark Tank successYou can find links for Daymond’s course for entrepreneurs and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Daymond John here:https://daymondondemand.com (Sign up for a free preview of his course)https://awal.lnk.to/Visualize?fbclid=IwAR0WtY246jZtQbfFf2Ja3w72LaNfcVopi5msqZOMHDholyMVCHBYHQ5W-0E (Daymond’s Visualize album)https://www.facebook.com/TheSharkDaymond/https://twitter.com/TheSharkDaymond

Daniel Harmon and Rebecca Parham sit down to discuss Rebecca’s YouTube channel, Let Me Explain Studios, which has 2.5 million subscribers to date. They also talk art school and animation, why Rebecca chose to go the YouTube route rather than applying at big animation studios, and the story of how grief actually freed Rebecca from depression.03:12 Pursuing a degree in animation05:00 Her first YouTube channel and early career07:04 The idea to be her own boss12:27 Rebecca’s poop to gold story: how grief freed her from depression18:53 The animation process: what goes into a video?You can find links for Rebecca’s YouTube channel and all the other places to get in touch with her below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Rebecca Parham here:https://www.youtube.com/user/LetMeExplainStudioshttps://twitter.com/_rebeccaparham https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaparhamhttps://www.facebook.com/LetMeExplainStudios/

Daniel Harmon talks with Kevin Rogers, former comedian, copywriter, and founder of copychief.com. Kevin tells how he changed careers from comedy to copy and how he got over his “embarrassing” networking tactics. Daniel and Kevin also discuss how creative ideas happen and the best way to connect with your audience.01:03 A bitter comic and a terrible salesman03:35 Starting over05:27 How comedy shaped Kevin’s copy07:36 Kevin’s poop to gold moment: firing his clients11:29 The creative process in copywriting16:13 Networking blunders and winsYou can find the link for Kevin’s website and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Kevin Rogers here:https://www.copychief.com https://copychief.com/ccr (Podcast)https://www.facebook.com/realcopychief/

Benton Crane talks with YouTube Expert and Author Benji Travis about monetizing on YouTube, YouTube vs. Facebook for video, and why kids still aspire to be “YouTubers.” They also chat about how Benji and his wife, Judy, got started with video and became daily vloggers, what it felt like to lose everything, and how their family rose to success with their YouTube channel.02:41 The power of video across all platforms06:30 What sets YouTube apart for a long-term video strategy08:38 Almost losing everything and getting started with YouTube14:02 The start of the family vlog, “It’s Judy’s Life”15:01 Where creative video ideas come fromYou can find links for Benji and his family’s YouTube channel and all the other places to get in touch with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Benji Travis here:https://www.youtube.com/videoinfluencershttps://www.youtube.com/itsjudyslife https://www.instagram.com/videoinfluencershttps://www.facebook.com/BenjiManTV/

Daniel Harmon talks with YouTuber Michelle Khare, who built her YouTube channel to 1.4 million subscribers in less than two years. Michelle shares what it’s like to take on challenges like training with an Olympic Figure Skater, NASA astronaut training, and competing in a beauty pageant, all as a “regular person.” She also shares how she grew a genuine following on her YouTube channel without clickbait.01:16 - Looking for security instead of chasing her dreams 02:33 - A big realization and the start of the entrepreneur bug03:33 - Extreme YouTube Challenges 05:35 - Michelle’s Video Crew08:23 - Favorite Challenge so far10:04 - Michelle’s Poop to Gold Moment and how to plan for the worst14:24 - The Worst Challenge ExperienceYou can find links for Michelle’s YouTube channel and all the other places to get in touch with her below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Michelle Khare here:https://www.youtube.com/michellekhare https://www.instagram.com/michellekharehttps://www.facebook.com/officialmichellekhare

Benton Crane chats with Nick Francis, founder of the successful digital marketing agency SkySprout. Nick tells the story of how he created a haunted house in his backyard that brought thousands of people, the time he thought he would lose everything in his business, and how going after the one thing you know you’re the best at can change everything.00:41 - The haunted house business that started at age 603:24 - From haunted house to digital marketing04:51 - Bootstrapping: How Nick funded the haunted house business 08:50 - Nick’s Poop to Gold moment: Bad news from the Fire Marshall11:06 - What if it all ends? Lessons on planning for the worst15:16 - When to make the jump to entrepreneurshipTo see what else Nick is up to, you can catch him by emailing [email protected], or find him on Facebook and Instagram (links below). If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Nick here:https://nickjfrancis.com https://www.instagram.com/nickjfrancis https://www.facebook.com/nickfrancis

Daniel Harmon sits down with YouTube personality Kaleb Nation, as Kaleb shares his journey from *gold* to POOP to *gold* again. They discuss how Kaleb became a radio show host and author at age 14, produced a nationally-syndicated radio show from his bedroom closet as a teenager, and was living his dream by age 21 … that is, before everything came crashing down.Kaleb also talks about his proposal and marriage to YouTube star, BFF Taylor, as well as how and why mega-companies were willing to pay him big money for the things he did for fun.00:29 - How Kaleb became an author at age 1404:32 - Producing a nationally-syndicated radio show (from a closet)08:16 - Love story: Kaleb and BFF Taylor 13:27 - Gold to poop … when the big dream came crashing down20:13 - The YouTube roller coaster/health challenges24:08 - Making it big as a producer and consultantTo see what else Kaleb is up to, you can find him at Kaleb Nation on YouTube, or kalebnation.com.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Kaleb here:https://kalebnation.com https://www.youtube.com/user/kalebnationhttps://www.instagram.com/kalebnationhttps://www.facebook.com/kalebnation https://twitter.com/kalebnation

Daniel Harmon talks with CAUGHT series creator, Zeus Network founder & president, and Emmy-nominated actor DeStorm Power. Hear how DeStorm went from sleeping in subways to working in the music industry and later becoming an actor, entrepreneur, and media personality. You’ll also hear his tips for spotting social trends and creating consistency in your content.01:39 - DeStorm: visual artist, musician, trainer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur08:12 - Poop to gold: betting big when you have nothing to lose13:58 - Working within a community of content creators & trendspotting 18:14 - Extending & diversifying your online reach as a social media personalityTo see what else DeStorm is up to, follow him on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find DeStorm here:https://www.youtube.com/user/DeStormhttps://www.instagram.com/destormhttps://www.facebook.com/DeStormPowerhttps://twitter.com/DeStorm

Benton Crane talks with RedHead Wine Founder & CEO Marisa Sergi. Learn about the accidents and inspiration that led Marisa to becoming an entrepreneur and hear her advice for other first-time entrepreneurs on developing a product and evolving a brand.00:31 - Majoring in wine and accidentally starting a wine company04:07 - The benefits of using your personality as a product brand06:17 - Setbacks and the art of winemaking and entrepreneurship11:12 - The creative process and how to break into a mature market14:45 - Tips for developing an honest, organic, structured brandTo see what else Marisa is up to, follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Marisa here:https://redheadwine.ushttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marisasergihttps://www.instagram.com/MarisaSergihttps://www.facebook.com/marisa.sergihttps://twitter.com/marisasergi

Daniel Harmon talks with award-winning director, producer, and filmmaker Jenn Page. Learn how Jenn went from a struggling acting student to creating videos for artists like Billy Ray Cyrus, Weezer, and others. You’ll also get her tips on directing, editing, and why collaborating is everything.03:07 - The story behind Jenn’s success08:53 - Why every film project is poop and gold12:22 - Tips for getting the best from your actors14:21 - The importance of collaboration in editing16:49 - How to pick the right team for a projectTo see what else Jenn is up to, follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Jenn here:http://jennpage.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ajennpagefilmhttps://www.instagram.com/ajennpagefilmhttps://www.facebook.com/jennpagefilmmakerhttps://twitter.com/ajennpagefilm

Daniel Harmon talks with award-winning magician, comedian, and mythical creature Piff the Magic Dragon. Hear how Piff left his life as a human behind to become the taste of Las Vegas, how he manipulated America's Got Talent to launch his career, his process behind putting together a show, and more.00:45 - Is Mr. Piffles dead?02:00 - Creators, entrepreneurs, marketers, and magic dragons03:54 - How desperation fuels problem-solving creativity08:52 - The difference between writing a joke and producing a show14:40 - When it’s better to be the loser of America’s Got Talent24:17 - Advice for facing setbacks vs. successTo see what else Piff is up to, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Piff here:https://piffthemagicdragon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/piffthemagicdragonhttps://www.facebook.com/piffthemagicdragonhttps://twitter.com/thepiff

Daniel Harmon talks with Tim Schmoyer, a YouTube-certified audience growth consultant and video strategist to 500,000 different creators and brands. Hear how Tim changes lives by sharing powerful stories and how he’s helped companies like Disney, HBO, and eBay do the same.01:38 - YouTube before the “Subscribe” button05:46 - Poop to gold: Losing a job, finding a calling15:23 - How to build brand clarity in your videos18:02 - How to create compelling stories21:01 - When to reevaluate your strategyTo see what else Tim is up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Tim here:https://timschmoyer.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/timschmoyerhttps://www.instagram.com/timschmoyerhttps://www.facebook.com/timschmoyerhttps://twitter.com/timschmoyerOther links:https://videocreators.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/videocreatorstv

Daniel Harmon talks with Diane Strutner, CEO and Co-founder of Datazoom. Find out how Diane discovered a gap in video technology and quit her job to build a company to address it. You’ll also hear her advice on female leadership in a male-dominated field, what unique thing she did when she created her team, and more.00:26 - What is Datazoom?01:43 - Becoming a tech entrepreneur13:30 - Tips for effective team-building15:09 - Navigating the gender gapTo see what else Diane is up to, follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Diane here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianestrutnerhttps://twitter.com/dianestrutnerOther links:https://www.datazoom.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/open-letter-dads-how-raise-your-daughter-tech-diane-strutner

Daniel Harmon sits down with digital marketing expert and podcast host Thomas Moen of Norway. Get Thomas’s advice on email lists, building trust with your audience, effective networking, and more.00:27 - Discovering the impact of social media02:47 - The value of owning access to your audience05:59 - 4 tips for building an email list09:09 - Connecting with your audience12:29 - Poop to Gold: building a brand after betrayal17:14 - Advice on networking and offering valueTo see what else Thomas is up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Thomas here:https://thomasmoen.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sosialethomashttps://www.instagram.com/thomasmoenhttps://www.facebook.com/thomasmoenhttps://twitter.com/thomasmoenAlso Check out:moenco.no/podcast

Daniel Harmon talks with seventh-generation entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Jay Baer. Hear how Jay went from working in waste management to being a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, his advice on creating content that gets people talking, and more.00:32 - Starting an Internet company in 199304:51 - How to get people talking about you08:18 - Poop to gold: overcoming your fears11:18 - Road-testing your marketing concepts14:43 - Why face-to-face networking is important16:27 - How to stop committing “random acts of content”To see what else Jay is up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Jay here:https://www.jaybaer.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybaerhttps://www.instagram.com/jaybaerhttps://www.facebook.com/jaybaerhttps://twitter.com/jaybaer

Daniel Harmon sits down with Kevin Harrington, the original “shark” of ABC’s Shark Tank and founder of AsSeenOnTV.com. Hear the story of how Kevin invented the infomercial in 1984, his formula for creating successful infomercials, and more. 01:00 - Inventing the long-form infomercial06:53 - Knocking on doors and closing sales12:36 - Poop to Gold: a tough lesson in bootstrapping17:52 - The creative magic behind infomercialsTo see what else Kevin’s up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Kevin here:https://kevinharrington.tvhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thekevinharringtonhttps://www.instagram.com/realkevinharringtonhttps://www.facebook.com/officialkevinharringtonhttps://twitter.com/HarringtonKevin

Daniel Harmon sits down with video marketing expert and author of YouTube Secrets, Sean Cannell. Hear the story behind his channel Think Media, his unique path to entrepreneurship, and advice from someone who's been in the game since the beginning. 00:14 - Learning the world of video, YouTube, and marketing05:46 - Jumping off the cliff of entrepreneurship07:48 - Poop to Gold: finding purpose during a family crisis15:15 - YouTube advice and freedom in businessTo see what else Sean’s up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Sean here:https://www.seancannell.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/seancannellhttps://www.instagram.com/seancannellhttps://www.facebook.com/seanTHiNKshttps://twitter.com/seancannellAlso Check out:https://www.youtube.com/user/THiNKmediaTVhttps://www.amazon.com/YouTube-Secrets-Ultimate-Following-Influencer-ebook

Benton Crane sits down with Daily Dot video director and FREE DAD VIDEOS creator Matt Silverman. Learn about how Matt finds niche stories and crafts them for a wide audience, his thoughts on Facebook as a digital marketing platform, and more.00:41 - What is The Daily Dot?02:02 - Finding stories and living on the internet04:36 - Being careful with your platform08:48 - Poop to Gold: pivoting after Facebook’s news feed change18:09 - New and exciting projects to check outTo see what else Matt’s up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Matt here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewevansilvermanhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_silvermanhttps://www.facebook.com/matthewsilvermanhttps://twitter.com/Matt_SilvermanAlso Check out:https://www.dailydot.com/https://www.youtube.com/freedadvideoshttp://www.thefuturewillnotbepodcast.com

On this episode, Benton Crane and Daniel Harmon are joined by expert marketer and “Sharkpreneur” host Seth Greene. Learn about how Seth creates systems that scale the creative process as well as his strategy for building successful teams, the life-saving importance of marketing, and more.0:29 - Going from acting student to marketing expert5:26 - Is direct mail making a comeback?6:39 - “Poop to Gold” moment: cloning the golden goose9:17 - Seth’s 3 tips for success11:20 - How to delegate creativity13:54 - Research and the creative process15:27 - Building and maintaining a winning team16:59 - Finding and hiring the right people18:24 - The making of the “Sharkpreneur” podcast20:30 - Launching the Podcast-to-book, “Dream 50” ProgramTo see what else Seth is up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter. Don't forget to also check out his SharkPreneur podcast!If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Seth here: https://marketdominationllc.comhttps://marketdominationllc.com/sharkpreneur/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgreene/https://www.facebook.com/MarketDominationLLC/https://twitter.com/mktdominationus?lang=en

On this episode, Josh Felber—business podcaster, family man, and serial entrepreneur—joins Daniel Harmon to talk about facing rejection, building a business, starting a podcast, integrating entrepreneurship with family, and more.00:47 - Becoming an entrepreneur at 14 years old03:20 - The start of the “Making Bank” podcast05:13 - “Poop to Gold” moment: from a year of rejection to 45,000 retail locations08:05 - Josh’s “INTJ” creative process10:03 - 3 tips for building a successful podcast13:28 - Networking advice15:57 - Entrepreneurship in the family19:33 - Where to find Josh FelberTo see what else Josh's up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Josh here: https://joshfelber.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshfelber/https://www.instagram.com/joshfelber/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/joshfelber10x/https://twitter.com/felberjosh?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Guys, THANK YOU for your terrific support! We've had a fantastic launch, and it's all because of you. Check out the start of this episode for our special Thank You Gift, which is available for this whole week! It's our way of showing our appreciation for all the support you've given us. Redeem your gift here: harmonbrothersuniversity.com/podcastPromo code: top50On this episode, Goldie Chan, the green-haired “Oprah of LinkedIn,” joins Daniel Harmon to talk about her recent experiences and peculiar successes in creating a community and building a brand through video on LinkedIn.02:10 - Becoming the “Oprah of LinkedIn”03:11 - “Walk and Talk” videos06:19 - Garnering the title: “The Oprah of LinkedIn”09:04 - “Creating a Community that stays with you”09:45 - “Poop to Gold” moment: going from zero personal brand to dominating a platform12:42 - Top 3 Tips for building a brand and a following on LinkedIn15:06 - Creating content on LinkedIn18:22 - Tips for engagement on LinkedInTo see what else Goldie's up to, follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Goldie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldie/https://www.instagram.com/goldiecylon/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/GoldieCylon/https://twitter.com/GoldieChan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Daniel Harmon is joined by Peter Hollens, a singer, Youtuber, and music producer who has a millions of subscribers and billions of views across multiple social media platforms. Peter began singing at a young age when his mom placed him in choir. As he developed his voice, Peter started an acapella group in college. It furthered his passion for music, and after falling in love with the studio, he look out his stock market shares to buy one of his own. Through collaborations, horrible mistakes, hours of practice, and incredible talent, Peter is now a successful entrepreneur with insights into the pluses and minuses of different social platforms and how to get the most out of them. 1:25 – Getting into singing4:20 – Youtube and a breakthrough collaboration8:29 – The consequences of not listening to your gut14:06 – Gaining perspective and passion To learn more about Peter or learn from him on his personal website: https://peterhollens.com If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Peter and listen to his music wherever quality music is sold.http://smarturl.it/peterhollensmusichttps://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=B4dgkcy4br7pju7jhjthxozrkoehttp://smarturl.it/peterhollensmusichttp://www.pandora.com/peter-hollenshttp://smarturl.it/peterhollensmusichttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterhollens

Join hosts Daniel Harmon, CCO at Harmon Brothers, and Benton Crane, CEO, with our guest, Jordan Page—creator of the wildly successful blog Fun Cheap or Free. When Jordan and her husband decided to pursue life as entrepreneurs, their income dropped significantly, leading to a serious financial disaster. But by embracing the difficulties, and using transparency and honesty to develop her brand, Jordan learned how to turn her "crappy situation" into a seven figure business.2:20 - Jordan’s Background5:17 - Her blog and transparency12:59 - How she turned Poop to Gold17:16 - Her creative process24:01- Upcoming projectsTo see what else Jordan's up to, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or her blog: https://funcheaporfree.com. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published weekly, Tuesdays at 4 am MST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Jordan here: https://www.facebook.com/funcheaporfreehttps://www.instagram.com/funcheaporfree/https://twitter.com/funcheaporfreehttps://www.youtube.com/user/funcheaporfree

Ryan Deiss, serial entrepreneur and founder of DigitalMarketer.com, Traffic and Conversion Summit, and Rivalbrands.com, jumps into the hot-seat to talk about his journey to success. From college freshman making sales on a one-page website, to the digital marketing expert he is today, Ryan shares his insights on his biggest mistakes, why success makes you fat, and how to network as an introvert. 2:42 - "I need a ring"5:01 - My first sale7:02 - Poor decisions and “a really good year”12:15 - Success makes you stupid18:10 - Networking as an introvertFollow Ryan on Twitter @ RyanDeiss or on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandeiss/If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 4 am MST. We’ll see you on the next one.

Team Harmon Bros are joined by Todd Herman, who works with professional athletes from a wide range of sports to help them master their game, mentally and emotionally. While Todd cannot disclose the names of players or teams for discretionary purposes, he has worked with athletes in the NBA, NFL, PGA, to name a few. Todd talks about how he began his mental coaching with 12-13 year-olds and how that developed into an actual business Herman has been coaching champions in every field for over twenty years, and he's helped them bring out their Heroic Self to perform at a whole new level. Anyone attempting ambitious things faces adversity, resistance, and challenges, but Herman confronts these obstacles with a question: who or what needs to show up to make success inevitable? 2:00 – The Alter Ego Effect; Wall Street Journal Best Seller4:00 – Channeling your alter ego13:28 – Mr. Rogers and developing a persona16:05 – From farm-boy to overcoming sexual assault To learn more about Todd and check out his sick book: https://amzn.to/2J2JmyP or https://alteregoeffect.com/ If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. We’ll see you next Tuesday at 6 am MST with a brand new episode.

Rachel Farnsworth and gang discuss her business which is devotedly followed by millions, as The Stay at Home Chef. Before making it big on The Stay at Home Chef, Rachel became a stay at home mom after working in social work when she suffered heart failure, the cause of which being Addison’s disease, an autoimmune disorder. As Rachel was left permanently disabled due to the disease, TO SPITE of the emotional and physical stress one top of raising kids has developed a brand that has grown into a profitable Facebook page empire.1:55 – How things started… rolling down hill7:45 – from basic cooking content to Facebook empire10:25 – The Finnicky internet audience15:10 – In Spite vs Despite her disabilityTo learn more about Rachel and check out her fantastic site: https://thestayathomechef.com/ or her famous facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheStayAtHomeChef/If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. We’ll see you next Tuesday at 6 am MST with a brand new episode.

Join your host Daniel Harmon, chief creative officer at Harmon Brothers and Shannon Klingman, inventor and founder of Lume. We detail her amazing journey from doctor to mother and inventor to business owner.Shannon and Daniel go deep in this conversation about the process of creating an amazing product and some of the extremely difficult challenges along the way. 0:43 - Shannon’s Background4:49 - The Idea10:40 - The LUME Creation Process13:22 - The #1 Biggest Obstacle 19:48 - Getting Bold25:26 - Shouting it from the rooftopsTo learn more about Lume or Shannon check her out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or their website: https://lumedeodorant.com/pages/our-story or if you want to see that sick ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoxZRMmtM4gIf you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. We’ll see you next Tuesday at 6 am MST with a brand new episode.Find Sarah as well on her social media accounts here: https://www.facebook.com/LumeDeodorant/https://www.pinterest.com/lumedeo/https://www.instagram.com/lumedeodorant/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/lumedeodoranthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60IyPuhLdu7X_efky-ZxTw

Join your host Daniel Harmon, chief creative officer at Harmon Brothers and our guest Sarah Snow as we learn about Sarah’s background, her creative process, and how she’s been able to turn poop to gold. Sarah is a master at creating inspiring video content and started her journey when she was only 19. Her first job was in customer support for a startup, but Sarah quickly expanded her role and started doing video for the company. Today, Sarah has mastered viral content creation and teaches others to do the same. 0:26 - Sarah’s Background6:01 - Where She Finds Inspiration8:03 - How She’s turned Poop to Gold11:18 - Video Creation GuidelinesTo learn more about Sarah or learn from her you can check her out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or her personal website: iamsarahsnow.com. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. We’ll see you next Tuesday at 6 am MST with a brand new episode.Find Sarah as well on her social media accounts here: https://www.facebook.com/iamsarahsnowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-snow-31826344/https://www.instagram.com/iamsarahsnow/https://twitter.com/iamsarahsnowhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5A57DDKDLkLEE2t78rbnIw