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What does it actually take to win luxury clients?

Chris Howell, CEO of SPX Gym Design, has designed gyms for some of the wealthiest hotels in the world. In this episode, he breaks down the art of world building, what luxury clients are really craving in hospitality, and why a great gym can be the reason someone books a hotel and keeps coming back.

The hospitality business is moving toward tailored experiences. You're not serving every guest, you're serving the right one.

If you're building in the luxury space, this one is for you.

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There's never been a better time to build an e-commerce brand.

Brian Blum has worked with 87+ brands at his agency Nibble, and now he's doing it himself. In this episode, he shares the exact playbook he's using to launch Steady, his newest brand in the nervous system gummy industry. From Meta ads and TikTok Shop to Amazon and retail, Brian breaks down what it really takes to build a best-in-class consumer brand from scratch.

If you're ready to build your own brand, this one is for you.

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What if you could build a $100M business through content without ever showing your face? Chris Josephs, co-founder of Autopilot, did exactly that. He breaks down how the viral Pelosi Stock Tracker went from a TikTok growth stunt to a media empire with $1.5 billion in assets under management. Chris shares the frameworks and strategies behind growing through content, controlling your own narrative and scaling your business at every stage. This one is a masterclass on organic growth and owned distribution.

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The music industry has changed, but the artists who get it are winning.

Steve Cardigan, founder of Putyouon Music Group, has built one of the most unique ecosystems in music — from curated playlists and events to a creative-led record label. In this episode, he breaks down what it really takes to make it in today's music landscape, from finding a repeatable piece of content that works to throwing events and booking artists. The ones keeping it simple are the ones crushing it.

The strategies Steve shares go way beyond music.

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How do you build a successful business? By playing to your strengths and knowing your weaknesses.

Devon Levesque and Albert Matheny break down the exact decisions, mistakes and strategies behind building multiple successful brands in the wellness space. From their experience creating Promix, Monroe and Rythm Health, they share impactful insights on how to turn your idea into something profitable.

If you're an entrepreneur wondering how they made it, this one's for you.

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Breaking into an established category can be hard.

Ryan Chen breaks down how he and his partner built Neuro from the ground up, secured a partnership with Mr. Beast, and carved out a unique position in a crowded market. From TikTok Shop to spend allocation, Ryan shares the marketing strategy behind one of the fastest-growing brands in the energy category. If you're building a brand in a competitive category, this one is for you.

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Want to achieve $100M in annual revenue with your brand?

Grüns, IM8, Mars Men & Create Wellness have done it in under 3 years, and they all follow the same playbook. In this episode, Brian breaks down the importance of a congruent funnel in the acquisition process.

From identity-based and persona-based funnels to landing page strategy and social proof, we cover the exact principles behind what makes these brands convert at scale. Take these frameworks and throw them straight into your strategy. Enjoy the episode!

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A great headline is the best way to catch attention. In this episode, Sam Parr — co-founder of The Hustle and one of the sharpest minds in media and marketing — breaks down the art of copywriting. From classic headline formulas to the slippery slope technique, Sam shares exactly how great copy is crafted. If you struggle with writing your scripts, this one will change the way you think about words. Enjoy the episode!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - The Importance of Copywriting & Energy

03:44 - Breaking Down Classic Headline Ads

05:05 - Minding The Gap

07:10 - Is People’s Attention Cooked?

09:21 - Sam Parr’s Favorite Hook

10:00 - Does Long-Form Content Perform Better?

11:50 - Targeting Your Audience Through Headlines

14:10 - Spinning What's Already Well Known

16:20 - Punch Someone With Your Copy

17:13 - The Slippery Slope

19:02 - Motion: AI-Powered Creative Analytics

19:52 - Good Writing Has Rhythm

20:35 - The Rules of Writing

21:57 - The Secret to Great Copywriting

23:14 - The Wall Street Journal’s 20-Year Ad

24:30 - Everything Has To Be a Story

27:00 - Do Ads Lack Depth Today?

27:40 - Use Copywork to Improve Your Short-Form Content

29:05 - Sam Parr Explains Copywork

30:39 - Richpanel: AI-Powered Customer Service Tool

31:20 - Find The Rules of What You Want to Learn

33:11 - Repurposing Bad Ads

40:30 - Handling Objections

42:30 - Building Desire Around the Price

43:56 - Infusing Personality into Your Ads

45:15 - Getting Better at Copywriting

46:34 - Finding Inspiration for New Ideas

49:25 - Our Story with Sam Parr

51:35 - 4M Views on a Raw Video

Want to learn how to build memorable brand experiences?

In this episode, Brian Mazza — lifestyle entrepreneur and founder of HPL (recently acquired by Life Time) — shares his insights on how he scaled a fitness brand, where the industry is headed, and what it takes to stand out in today's content-driven world.

Whether you're building a business or just obsessed with brand strategy, this one's for you. Especially if you're trying to cut through the noise in the era of short attention spans.

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Want to make over $10K a month from content? Brian reveals the 4 viral patterns every brand and creator needs to know.He covers:- Guinea Pig Content (trend testing)- How to tell a compelling story- Building desire and relatability through ungatekeeping- Competitor callout and trust jacking- The new creator community: Hit MakersEnjoy the episode!

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In this episode, Alex and Brian sit down with Paddy Galloway to discuss how to breakthrough on YouTube and win in 2026. From how to ideate, create thumbnails, structure your stories, down to the strategy we should execute, all of it is packed in this episode.

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In this episode, Alex and Brian cover the social media defining shifts brands need to focus on now if they want to win on social in 2026. The game isn't getting easier to play, and therefore, the rules of engagement are entirely different than 2025.

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In this episode, Alex sits down with Matt Choi, a successful creator, athlete, and entrepreneur. We discuss how to develop a signature series, when you should ditch a content concept, how to lock in brand deals, how to start as creator and then evolve into a category leader, how to pivot, and how to deal with the haters or negativity online.

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In this episode, Alex breaks down the entire playbook to win on Instagram in 2026 after driving hundreds of millions of views for brands. There's 12 key elements to succeed. And the same tactics and playbooks that worked in 2025, won't work in 2026.

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In this episode, Alex and Brain provide a masterclass on storytelling that provides immense value to any brand. They break down how to craft compelling narratives, position your unique perspective, and turn real experiences into stories that actually convert.As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week.

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In today's episode, Brian & Alex dive into the luxury pricing strategy of Jacques Marie Mage. Topics covered include what stories to tell about your products, which tactics to use to influence buying psychology and why most high priced items practice the art of delayed gratification. You'll want to bust out the notepad for this one. Enjoy!

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In this episode, I interview Simon Kim, one of the founders of Creator Camp who's building a studio that's empowering creators to take over the big screen. And they're funding the movies themselves. Like Baron Ryan's Two Sleepy People film that was written, shot, produced, and in-theatres in less than 100 days. This is Camp Studios and how they're taking down hollywood.

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In this episode, Brian and Alex break down 7 macro trends influencing performance at big brands in 2026. From nano influencers to live shopping, they cover every marketing trend your brand needs to know about before heading into the New Year.

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In this episode, Tatum Brandt makes a comeback on Sweat Equity to discuss brand predictions she’s seen from working with 20+ brands in 2026. And I (Alex) discuss the predictions I’m seeing on the content side. You’re going to learn the opportunities you can take advantage of to build a cult following next year.As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week.

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There's law brands can't break if they want to win in 2026. In this episode we go over the first 11.

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