Most brands chase trends. Few build something that lasts. What if your real advantage isn’t speed or scale but authenticity, clarity, and kindness? In this Outthinker Podcast episode, Brent Ridge, MD, co-founder of Beekman 1802, shares how a small, values-led brand grew into a globally recognized name without losing its soul. This carousel highlights the strategic principles behind that growth and why long-term thinking still wins in a short-term world. You’ll see why authenticity compounds over time, how constraints can sharpen your strategy, why meaningful trends appear quietly before algorithms notice, and how kindness becomes an operating system for trust and loyalty. These ideas are not soft. They are business advantages. Swipe to see the takeaways 👉 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.

Your personal brand isn’t a fun headshot in a purple blazer. It’s what comes to mind when someone hears your name. 🥳 Who you are — your values, your voice, what people trust you for… and the things you’re oddly passionate about. 🥳 What you do — the problem you consistently solve. 🥳 Your platform — where your ideas live. LinkedIn. A newsletter. A podcast. A stage. If people can answer those three things about you, you have a personal brand. If they can’t, you have… a purple blazer. What else would you add? And yes, defend the self expression of your purple blazer in the comments.

What is marketing? Ask a hundred people, and you get will get close to a hundred different answers. That’s exactly what Kory Marchisotto, E.L.F. BEAUTY CMO did. She asked 150 people at her company to define marketing. These were some of the answers: • Connection • Alchemy • Magic • Strategy • Storytelling • Trust building • Community • Belonging Ask anyone to explain what finance is, or legal, and they’ll come up with a similar answer. So what is marketing? What it signals, is that it is not one thing. Marketing is everything.* And this is exactly why it is both so complex, and so exciting. #Marketing #podcast #uncensoredrenegades *To listen to the full discussion between Kory Marchisotto and Jon Evans, listen to the latest episode of their new podcast, Uncensored Rengades. Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/dhwzhNMR? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dbB6HsK3?

I never realized this until I started a podcast and interviewed incredibly successful people You see the wealthy You see the famous You see the influencers You compare and contrast (we all do) And you think, man they’re just on a different level than me After interviewing over 150 successful leaders and entrepreneurs, I can honestly tell you this And most of them want people to know this They’re still human They’re not perfect They make mistakes I had one interview completely knock the microphone over in the middle of a podcast episode I loved it It was real and authentic So the next time you have an opportunity to chat or sit down with someone you admire or think is perfect or even is your boss Remember, they’re human too You’ll be surprised how freeing it is and how much confidence you can gain

Most businesses want to be everywhere. Podcast. YouTube. TikTok. Instagram. LinkedIn. Facebook. And technically… sure. You can. But if you don’t have the team or budget to execute those well, you end up doggy paddling across every platform. A CMO thinks differently. Not just where can we show up. But: What actually supports the goals? What fits the team we have today? What can we execute well with the budget available? What belongs in the overall marketing plan? Because growth rarely comes from being everywhere. It comes from focused, well-executed strategies. That’s exactly what a Fractional CMO is responsible for. And that’s the role I step into for the companies I work with.

A lot of creatives think they’re struggling because they’re “not business-minded enough” or “not confident enough.” In reality, most of them were simply never taught how to turn their talent into a business. Being good at what you do and getting paid for it are two very different skill sets. One is celebrated. The other is rarely taught. So people end up over-giving, over-explaining, and overworking, while calling it passion. This isn’t about becoming corporate or losing the heart of your work. It’s about learning how to communicate value, price outcomes instead of effort, and build structure that protects your creativity instead of draining it. If you’ve been busy, helpful, and still underpaid, you’re not failing. You’re just standing at the gap between talent and business intelligence. That gap can be bridged. Save this if it resonated. Share it with a creative who needs the reminder. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation on the podcast. 👉 Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gPn6tG6k 👉Apple: https://lnkd.in/gC8QXgkj #CreativeBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #CreativeEntrepreneur 

“I wanted to be around more men that wanted more out of life, you know, that wanted, yes, more success, right? But how's your relationship with your wife? How's your relationship with your kids? How's your, you know, how are you fit? Are you healthy? You know, uh what's your relationship with God? Do you read the Bible? Do you engage? Right? And and that's something that really drew me to Rise of Kings when I looked at." - Lane Williams This conversation with Lane was incredibly motivating, proving that true success is about more than just business. In this episode of the Big Hitters Podcast, I sit down with Lane Williams about how faith, grit, and AI are transforming the trades - from hitting rock bottom to building a thriving business. 👉 Tune in - this might just change the way you see business and technology. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gjf8pmHu 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gQugFWJk #TheBigHittersPodcast #BigHittersPodcast #AndrewHathaway #LaneWilliams #Podcast

Love going into various companies and workshopping with them ‘skills of the future’ Helping them work out the value they bring in their work, and how their jobs have changed in the last 20 years and how they might change in the next 10 years too. Bringing in all the conversations we’ve had on Jimmy's Jobs of the Future to help them think it through. #skills #AI #skillsofthefuture #jobs #leadership

40% of today’s skill sets are expected to be outdated within five years. And yet, jobs themselves are projected to grow. The key question is: what skills are actually going to take you into the future? One that is rarely talked about is social influence. According to the World Economic Forum, an ability to bring people with you will be increasingly valuable. Whilst this can be measured digitally in followers and engagement metrics, it really boils down to something far more human: the ability to build coalitions, shape consensus, and shift perspectives in moments of uncertainty. After years spent examining how work is being reshaped, Jimmy McLoughlin OBE works with industry leaders and policymakers navigating change as a sought-after speaker and moderator. In 2025, he also shared his insights on his podcast, Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future with 42 million listeners, making it a globally ranked top 0.5% podcast.

Only 1% of people on LinkedIn are posting. Your competitive advantage? Simply share your perspective. On this week’s B Student podcast, we sit down with Katie Lopus, founder of Klo Marketing and former social media leader for Marriott Hotels and Universal Studios, to break down how to build a powerful personal brand on LinkedIn — without oversharing or feeling “salesy.” If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have anything to say,” this episode is for you. Watch the full episode now at the links in comments.