604: How to Grow and Monetize Your Personal Brand with Rory Vaden
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Release Date: 09/24/2025
617: How to Rewire Your Brain to Overcome Self-Sabotage with Thais Gibson, PhD
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If you've ever struggled with challenges in your relationships, emotional triggers, or just feeling stuck in old patterns, you’re not alone. Those cycles are hard to break, and it often feels like no matter how hard you try, you end up repeating the same behaviors, sabotaging your goals with limiting beliefs. But as today’s guest reveals, you’re not broken; this is your subconscious telling you that you’re ready to heal. Thais Gibson, PhD, is an author, researcher, and founder of The Personal Development School, whose groundbreaking work has helped millions of people unravel emotional...
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616: How to Prepare NOW for Your Best Year Ever
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During the holiday season, many people break from their daily routines by staying up late, having drinks, and overeating, and tell themselves they’ll get serious again on January 1st. But if you want next year to be the best year of your life, waiting until the new year to begin is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why the final weeks of the year are your greatest opportunity to prepare mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the future you want to create. The truth is, the decisions you make in December will undoubtedly impact...
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615: AI Can’t Replace You (If You Do This) with Amber Vilhauer
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Goldman Sachs recently predicted that up to 300 million jobs could be displaced by AI by 2030, a staggering shift that is already creating overwhelm, exhaustion, and a deep sense of instability for millions of people. People are nervous and afraid, and who can blame them? But what if this moment of uncertainty is actually your chance to reclaim control of your life, your freedom, and your future? Today, I’m joined by my longtime friend Amber Vilhauer—marketing visionary, bestselling book launch strategist, founder of NGNG Enterprises, and one of the most grounded, service-oriented...
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614: The Life-Changing Impact of Eternal Optimism with Matt Drinkhahn
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When life feels overwhelming, the natural reaction for most people is to retreat, drift into some form of depression, and assume the pain or challenge they're experiencing is permanent. But what if the hardest season of your life could become the catalyst for your greatest transformation? Today’s episode is all about accessing inner strength, gratitude, and possibility when life tries to knock you down. I’m joined by my good friend Matt Drinkhahn, author of and host of The Eternal Optimist Podcast. Matt is an executive coach to high-performing entrepreneurs, a devoted husband and...
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613: Why ‘Being Grateful’ Isn’t Working for You
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Isn’t it easier to feel grateful when life is going well? Everything seems simpler when things are great personally, professionally, financially, and your relationships are thriving. But what about when life gets tough? Maybe you’re dealing with a broken heart, struggling to pay your bills, or facing a loved one’s hospitalization. In those overwhelming moments, practicing gratitude can feel impossible, but it’s also when we need it most. In today’s episode, I’m exploring why heartfelt gratitude has its greatest power not when life is easy, but when life is hard—and how to...
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612: Talking to Yourself Isn't Crazy (It's How You Master Your Mind)
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When you see someone talking to themself in public, your first thought might be that person is a little crazy and maybe has mental health issues. But what if it’s actually one of the most powerful forms of self-leadership? In today’s episode, I’ll show you how using your own voice can immediately transform your mental and emotional state, elevate your focus, and help you lead yourself through any challenge. I’ll share a story about a close friend who inspired me with his daily “self-talk” practice, and how I came to realize he wasn’t acting crazy—he was actually being very...
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611: How to Live Longer, Healthier & Happier After 50 with Dwayne J. Clark
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What if aging didn’t have to mean slowing down or fading out—but instead became the most vibrant and meaningful chapter of your life? Too many people see 50 and beyond as a slow decline, but the truth is, the way you think, move, and care for your body can completely redefine how you experience your later years. Today, I’m joined by my friend and co-author of , Dwayne J. Clark. Dwayne is the CEO of Aegis Living and a longevity expert who’s spent 40 years studying the daily habits and mindset of over 80,000 people—many who’ve lived well into their 90s and beyond. In our...
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610: A Letter to My Kids (My Biggest Regrets)
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Feelings of regret can be one of life’s heaviest burdens. I’m sure most people have choices and decisions that they’ve regretted in their lives, and I’m no different. But what I’ve learned is that regret doesn’t have to be a source of suffering; it can be one of our greatest teachers if we let it. In today’s episode, I thought I’d share a very personal letter that I recently wrote to my kids about the biggest regrets of my life. Things like all the precious moments that I’ve missed that I’ll never get back, and moving away from loved ones I wish I’d stayed close to. These...
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609: The Song That Changed My Outlook On Life & Transformed My Marriage
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I think most people would agree that music, and especially lyrics, is one of the most powerful forms of human expression. If you’ve ever heard a song that just resonated so strongly with what’s going on in your life and made you rethink what truly matters, I think you’ll relate to this episode. Today, I’m talking about a song from Teddy Swims that completely shifted my perspective on love, gratitude, and what’s most important in life. At the time, I was in the midst of a petty argument with my wife and dealing with conflict in my marriage. It was a great reminder that, in the...
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608: Empower Your Body to Heal with Functional Medicine with Dr. Philip Oubre
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What if the chronic medical issues that you’re struggling with are just being treated at a surface level and the real cause of the illness or autoimmune condition lies much deeper? The unfortunate reality is that traditional healthcare has forced us to accept medications and quick fixes that manage symptoms instead of resolving the root issue. Today’s guest is someone who I trust dearly and has helped me significantly improve my own health and cognitive function. Dr. Philip Oubre is my personal functional medicine doctor, a board-certified physician who helps patients uncover and heal the...
info_outlineWhen most personal brands fail to achieve their full potential, it’s not because the message isn’t valuable; it’s generally because the focus is diluted, the strategy is scattered, and the mission gets lost in the noise.
Most entrepreneurs are trying to be everywhere at once, chasing multiple income streams, or mistake branding for self-promotion.
The result? Limited results and a message that never reaches the people who need it most. And as you’ll hear from today’s guest, “The Best Form of Marketing Is A Changed Life.”
Rory Vaden is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, bestselling author of Wealthy and Well-Known (get the audiobook FREE here), and co-founder of Brand Builders Group. His clients include leaders such as Lewis Howes, Ed Mylett, Amy Porterfield, and John Maxwell, and his expertise helps mission-driven messengers turn their reputation into revenue without compromising their purpose.
In our conversation, Rory shares why personal branding is first and foremost a spiritual mission, how service (not self-promotion) is the key to long-term success, and why multiple streams of income is the wrong strategy when you’re starting out.
You’ll also learn the five proven ways to monetize a personal brand, why fear is a signal of self-centeredness, and how clarity of mission removes fear altogether.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Best Form of Marketing Is A Changed Life
- Rory’s Definition of Personal Branding
- Our Deepest Purpose In Life Is From Helping Others
- Your Power is Serving The Person You Used to Be
- Why Most Personal Brands Struggle to Make Money
- The Law of Reciprocity: You Will Get Paid Eventually
- How You’ll Know If You’re Being Self-Centered
- Why Multiple Streams of Income Is the Wrong Advice
- When You Focus On Just One Thing At A Time
- The Five (5) Ways to Monetize a Personal Brand
- The DARES Framework for The Perfect Business Model
- How to Get Rory’s Free Audiobook
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