If you’re not out there listening to podcasts beyond this one or signing up for every webinar or reading every piece of Wikipedia, you should start. Back in the early 2000s, I discovered OCW (at MIT). It was the leading technical university’s a

The NEW "Superhighway" of Business

Sep 28th, 2020 18m 9s

These days, obtaining the most valuable real estate in the biggest cities isn't necessarily your key to business success. Historically, it would have been wise to plant your organization in front of tons of cars that may see your business --

Make sure you know the answer before speaking

Sep 25th, 2020 8m 49s

In an incredible get together last night over zoom, I met these great personalities on “SEO Beer” which used to be “in person” in Seattle, but now with Covid, we’re able to do virtually. I found that maybe I went a little too “overboard” with o

Don’t protect your children (completely)

Sep 23rd, 2020 8m 4s

Mothers out there may have me for preaching this and I know my mom would have fought me on this. Also, friend Melissa and I just moved to help our children fulfill their dreams, but we must all do everything for them with a caveat: you need the

Dogmatism be “Matism”

Sep 21st, 2020 9m 2s

We should give all the current and future “ma”s out there parity when it comes to anything. It’s long overdue. Even if our figures daughters and little girls do NOT want to become mothers, they should have at least an equal chance as their male

Don’t let your environment hold you down

Sep 13th, 2020 14m 6s

Brandon explains why it’s not such a crazy idea to move during the once in a lifetime pandemic to Los Angeles.

Paying it forward really does work

Sep 11th, 2020 13m 3s

In life, I’ve questioned whether being kind to others was “worth it.” It was honestly stupid of me questioning it, but it was natural for me to do so because I was struggling myself. How could I help others despite this natural inclination to h

Self awareness and feedback can be critical

Sep 10th, 2020 12m

Through two anecdotes, Brandon reminds us that being “self aware” can be critical in so many situations out there. It’s potentially one of the best ways to be efficient i our interactions.

Clouds in LA

Sep 7th, 2020 5m 39s

Sometimes clouds are about the heavens and not the gloominess some of us see them as. Hate the cliche, but make sure you’re thinking 1/2 glass full and not the contrary. #love #wins

(Possibly) One of the best “wake up” calls you’ll ever hear

Sep 6th, 2020 33m 36s

I get personal. Too personal. However, helping people is personal. So, I don’t hold back. I share stories of two deaths you’ve never heard of. They weren’t murders. They weren’t natural deaths. You’ll have to listen to find out. Enjoy and

One of the best lessons about painful experiences & anger

Sep 4th, 2020 10m 15s

A great book with many short stories is “Like the flowing river” by renown author Paulo Coelho. In it, my favorite story “Ghenghis Khan and his Falcon” teaches us how to be more patient and also helps us understand not everything was meant to b

You’re better than you’re realize

Aug 27th, 2020 23m 54s

Let unconditional love along with a little anecdote help you understand that you are much more amazing than you give yourself credit. Ask my friend A.

First Thoughts about the Buddha and the Badass

Aug 26th, 2020 29m 15s

Brandon explores a book that was delivered to his home today by a new friend who has had a profound affect on him. She has shared many thoughts the author has professed from the book and wanted him to read them to see if there would be any imp

Paying it forward is not a one time action

Jun 24th, 2020 21m 52s

Brandon explains how we should act in order to truly benefit from the wonderful relationships you may make building a startup.

What’s the most important letter on the English alphabet?

Jun 21st, 2020 29m 14s

Brandon tells us how an individual letter in the English alphabet represents so much more to the overall need fo apply the principals behind the word.

Where to focus your digital marketing efforts: the proper distribution

Jun 21st, 2020 17m 4s

There are more marketing channels than ever! Deciding if you should do search (ie SEO or PPC) or social or email or affiliate or ... the many many ways of “connecting” with consumers is challenging. Brandon gives some advice on how to allocate

Bit by bit

Jun 18th, 2020 16m 48s

Brandon talks about overcoming some of his largest struggles in life and how he found a way to succeed despite them. He talks about how using a similar philosophy in approaching Digital Marketing, you can overcome the enormous amount of work yo

Want vs Can’t

Jun 17th, 2020 17m 5s

We explore the belief that there is NO can’t. There is only won’t or “do not want.” Friend of the show, former client and incredibly successful businessman tells us how he coaches his kids and own family that you CAN do anything, but you MUST w

Only the paranoid survive

Jun 13th, 2020 31m 52s

Sharing two entertaining anecdotes and reminding everyone about Andy Groves relatively profound book about inflection points, monitoring the larger landscape constantly and overall being always completely prepared, Brandon reminds founders who

Why are there so many startups? Why are we focusing on the topic?

Jun 12th, 2020 28m 24s

Brandon elucidates the reasoning behind the focus in the podcast and why this concept is becoming more ubiquitous than ever!

How to start off any speech or public speaking opportunity in the easiest way!

Jun 11th, 2020 19m 5s

GITS - yah, go GIT it! Brandon has coined this mnemonic technique over the years with his debate and public speaking students. Listen to the podcast to learn what each of the letters mean in the acronym and take away an easy way to become a be

2 Companies + 2 More who’ve taken Search Marketing Seriously & and reaped BILLIONS

Jun 11th, 2020 22m 35s

Brandon shares his “inside knowledge” of 2 companies he’s been a part of: Amazon and Expedia and shows how their serious efforts with SEO, PPC and Digital Marketing has made them market leaders, if not the biggest winners of today’s economy.

Does your University brand matter when it comes to success in life?

Jun 10th, 2020 33m 15s

We examine this question by evaluating the alma maters of some of the most successful entrepreneurs today disrupting industries throughout the world. The undergraduate degrees of the best known startups from the Bay Area to Shenzhen are exposed

The most important part of your elevator pitch

Jun 10th, 2020 10m 56s

From the Harvard Business Review, Brandon shares what the renown publication tells us is critical for our pitches. In the dog eat dog world of startups and constant refusals by VCs, you need this. Listen in to hear the secret you’ll want to foc

SEO for the Masses

Jun 10th, 2020 27m 4s

Brandon explains what “SEO” is and how it can help your businesses leverage it. He explains how this once in a lifetime opportunity has helped the richest and most successful people like Jeff Bezos. Learn the two most important basic concepts a