30 Minutes with Gary Vaynerchuk: My Thoughts I'€™ve never classified myself as a fan boy. Growing up as a first-generation Italian-American, we were taught that no one is better than anyone else, and that if you want to achieve something,you work hard until you can do justthat. Well, the message from my parents and grandparents has now come full circle when I spoke to Gary Vaynerchuk for the Brand Boost Podcast. There was a time I really didn'€™t like what Gary had to say. Not because I thought Garywas a bad guy, or because the things he said were wrong, butbecause it was information I had heard every day, for my entire life. I would listen and think to myself, are people really listening to a man tell them what to do and who is saying what mydad had been talking about for 30 years? As with most boys, we finally get it at some time around the age of 30. I began to realize that Gary'€™s message wasn'€™t what you should be doing, rather, what he is doing and how it works for him. It all seems so obvious, however, at the time, I couldn't distinguish my ass from my elbow. Making Unlikely Connections Social media has allowed us to connect to people from all walks of life, all over the globe,at any time we want. Twitter has really allowed me to make global connections that would have been nearly impossible to cultivate any other way. Of course, this doesn’tcome through osmosis. (Not sure if that even make sense, but my dadused to tell me all the time, so its become a habit. Thanks pops.) I was fortunate enoughto connect with Gary on numerous occasions here and there on socialmedia channels. Quick tip: if you’re looking to get on someone'€™s radar, add value to their conversations. If they see no value inwhat you have to say, you won’t land on their radar anytimesoon. Gary is no different. Gary takes note of people that interact with his posts, people that comment, people that share and people that add real value to the conversations. This couldn'€™t have been more evident after my interview with him. The VaynerMedia Experience I can'€™t say enough great things about how awesome the team is at VaynerMedia. From the moment Amy Schmittauer and I walked in the door, we were treated great. We were a bit early, so we were asked to hang tight in the lounge while the smiling young lady offered us water and other beverages. As show time got closer,D-Rock and India came out to greet us and welcome us to the office. (We got to record in the same room Gary records all his episodes of #AskGaryVee. Pretty freaking cool.) As hard at work the employees are, they make time to say hi, flash a smile or offer you something to make you comfortable. Mad props to Gary and team for building an awesome environment for people to actually want to beat work and be happy to be there.

Susan Young an award-winning publicity strategist with 30 years of experience. She is a certified practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and has been named one of the 'Top 75 Badass Women on Twitter'

For Brand Boost Podcast listeners, check out the #30/30 content guide with this link:  https://www.sueyoungmedia.com/pl/68527

Here's my favorite: the “How to Get Your Press Pass” video training mini-class, please use this link: http://bit.ly/2Dzm5QT

"Communication Nation" on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/communicationnation/

I had the pleasure of talking to Austin Rief, co-founder of Morning Brew, a business newsletter, on the rise of newsletters and why the medium is working in the age of video and other visual content.

Morning Brew is a daily email newsletter delivering the latest news from Wall St. to Silicon Valley. As opposed to traditional business news that is dense and dry, Morning Brew makes staying up-to-date fun and simple, giving you everything you need to know in an enjoyable 5 minute read.

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Meet the winery that's changing the world!

The wait is over. We’re excited to unveil an exciting episode bringing to you a new way of making and selling wine.  

Gary Vaynerchuk along with Nate Schroetter and Jon Troutman grew tired of wine lovers in the US being forced to pay too much for a great bottle. The traditional channels add big mark-ups to the price of wine, and too often, the farmers who pour their soul into producing great bottles are forgotten about.  Empathy Wines is a result of their empathy for The Farmer, and empathy for You, the wine drinker. 

They're working with quality-conscious and sustainable grape growers in great regions of California, to produce incredible bottles of rosé, white, and red blends that ship direct to your doorstep.  

Tor the top Club Empathy customers, they've created a personal Wine Concierge service. Need help selecting a special bottle of Cabernet to gift your father-in-law for the holidays? Planning a trip to wine country and want VIP access to tasting rooms? They actually give you a private number to text for any wine inquiry you have.  For more details, head to empathywines.com. 

I had the chance to sit down with the Director of Digital Media for the Columbus Blue Jackets, TJ Ansley, and talk about the changes in sports media today as well as what it takes to remain relevant as a sports team.

The Brand Boost podcast is back! Welcome to a complete business audio experience. On this episode, my wife, Amy Schmittauer Landino, joins me to discuss the Business of Marriage and how your significant other becomes an extension of your brand. Amy Landino is an award-winning YouTuber, best selling author, and professional keynote speaker.

Pat Flynn is an incredible thought leader in the passive online income industry and has finally put his methodologies in his first book: Will It Fly. Today we talk about the process of writing that book and how it’s changing the lives of people all over the world who are getting more time back in their lives with new revenue opportunities. About Vincenzo Landino: Vincenzo is an entrepreneur, speaker and host of the Brand Boost Podcast. He is the the founder and Creative Director of Aftermarq, a digital ad agency specializing in brand amplification and digital storytelling. With experience as a brand correspondent, Vincenzo’s portfolio includes a 1 billion impression campaign launch for Applebee’s as well as work for Mazda, Kia Motors, Paul Mitchell Schools, Barilla Pasta, DC United, Tinder, and Zoomph. Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

There is a vibrant and growing movement of self-reliant, creative and ambitious women and men of all ages - freelancers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, artists, and contract workers - who've declared independence from the traditional corporate world. They have chosen to pursue their passion, take control of their work lives, and enjoy the freedom that comes with this lifestyle. This is the Freedom Economy revolution. Who is Scott Monty? Scott Monty is an internationally recognized leader in digital communications, digital transformation, social media and marketing. As CEO and co-managing partner of Brain+Trust Partners, he addresses and advises businesses and groups about the power of humanity in business, particularly through digital transformation and strategy. Scott spent six years as an executive at Ford Motor Company, as a strategic adviser on crisis communications, influencer relations, marketing, customer service, innovative product launches and more. He also has a another decade and a half of experience in communications and marketing agencies. Scott's clients have included Walmart, IBM, Reebok, Coca-Cola, and Google, and The Economist ranked him as #1 atop the list of 25 Social Business Leaders. He most recently ran Scott Monty Strategies. He is a board member of the American Marketing Association and an adviser for a number of Silicon Valley companies. He writes about the changing landscape of business, technology, communications, marketing and leadership at ScottMonty.com, and edits and produces the widely acclaimed weekly newsletter and podcast The Full Monty.   What is Spera.io? Spera is developing a full-service digital office platform that will significantly improve the freelance work style. Get a free 30-day trial of the Spera platform and the free Freedom Economy report by heading over to brandboostcast.com/freedom  Manage Projects The lifeblood of the Independent. View your open projects, track your progress, manage users, and keep up on your goals with the Spera Project Management tools. Get Paid Fast More money, no problem. Offer clients the ability to pay you via the Spera Platform Payments offering. Collect Checks, Credit Cards, and ACH via text, email, and through the Spera Platform. Tasks to Invoices Show me the money. Migrate your project tasks directly to customizable invoices with the Spera Platform Invoices tool. Robust Mobile App Independents on-the-go. Access your Spera account from your mobile phone and remotely send off and collect payment on your latest invoice. Manage Clients It's all about your people skills. Keep track of projects for former, current, and potential clients with the Spera Platform. Access to Capital Build your business. Help your business grow by receiving exclusive access to growth capital with Spera's special lending partners. Who is Vincenzo Landino? Vincenzo is an e

Buy Kathy's book, "Stop Boring Me!: How to Create Kick-Ass Marketing Content, Products and Ideas Through the Power of Improv"   -- You – the business owner, CEO, CMO, executive – have BIG, bold ideas to share. Your big story and bold purpose can get lost in all the marketing noise. You deserve marketing storytelling that honors you, and illustrates how you help customers be better. People buy services, so the most important connection you must make is a human one. Kathy helps organizations and hard-working entrepreneurs – people just like you – turn jargon-monoxide into compelling marketing stories that connect people to your brand and move them to take action. People want to see themselves in your story. They want to be inspired, feel hope, and, sometimes they want to laugh! You have a bigger story to tell customers. With Kathy, you'll create marketing with a human soul. That means marketing storytelling, facilitation and humor for better content, communication, and connection. Kathy also humanizes internal communication, culture, and training because great marketing starts internally. Common Challenges Kathy Can Help Solve Uncovering, framing, articulating and getting big stories out there Strategy challenges with content – telling the right stories in the right places Turning teams into better storytellers with training – branding, HR, marketing, sales, engineering Brainstorming memorable ideas for story, content, products – Kathy uses improvisation to get results -- Buy Kathy's book, "Stop Boring Me!: How to Create Kick-Ass Marketing Content, Products and Ideas Through the Power of Improv" -- Who is Vincenzo Landino? Vincenzo is an entrepreneur, speaker and host of the Brand Boost Podcast. He is the the founder and Creative Director of Aftermarq, a video consultancy specializing in brand amplification and digital storytelling. With experience as a brand correspondent, Vincenzo’s portfolio includes a 1 billion impression campaign launch for Applebee’s as well as work for Mazda, Kia Motors, Paul Mitchell Schools, Barilla Pasta, DC United, Tinder, and Zoomph. Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker. Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com. Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Social Media crowdsourcing at its finest. Help support the Brand Boost Podcast here --> patreon.com/brandboost How to Copy Netflix After working in Marketing at Netflix for eleven years, todays guest, Barry Enderwick, frequently got asked to have conversations about the Netflix he knew, its transition to what it is doing now, and how it is structured. The undercurrent of these questions is always the same: how can the magic of Netflix’s meteoric success be recreated? Netflix seems like they can do no wrong. They are fearlessly expanding internationally and creating some of the most compelling entertainment available anywhere and being rewarded with continued record share prices and revenues. Who wouldn’t want to replicate that? Andiamo! Links of Interest: Read Barry's full analysis with links to company culture deck Kaizen Creative Partnership @kaizenbarry About Vincenzo Landino: Vincenzo Landino is a brand correspondent, speaker, and live streaming strategist. He has worked with brands such as Applebee’s, Barilla Pasta, DC United, Tinder and more! Voiceover Artist, Rachel Creveling Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.   The Brand Boost Podcast mission The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.   About Fifty 2 Creative Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative's mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio. Social Media crowdsourcing at its finest. Help support the Brand Boost Podcast here --> patreon.com/brandboost Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!