Raising Unicorns: A Harmon Brothers Podcast

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Janet Steiner: Make the Dust or Eat It Jun 24, 2021

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Jan Steiner is a heartfelt leader who made her mark in a male dominated world. As the CEO of Thoro Packaging, Jan scaled the company from $1 million to just under $40 million dollars in revenue, proving you can turn your power as a woman into purposeful profit. Today, Jan speaks and leads other driven women by sharing her core principles of success and passion for business.
In this episode, we discuss:
How confidence in yourself and your team can enable to take risks that yield positive results
The importance of making dust because if you don’t, you eat dust
Openness and transparency and the opportunity that comes along with that
Connections and building relationships and how they are like currency for building your business
The importance of women owning their power and owning their strength in the business world
I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Janet is sharing what she has learned as a successful woman in a male-dominated arena.
Please let me know your thoughts!
Connect with Janet
Website: www.makedust.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/makedustwithjan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Makedustwithjansteiner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jansteiner
Connect with Kent Lloyd and Harmon Brothers University
Website: https://harmonbrothersuniversity.com/start-home
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/harmonbrothers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonbrothersuniversity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-lloyd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/harmonbros

Zach Atherton: What Is The Writer’s Room? Jun 22, 2021

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Benton Crane talks with Zach Atherton about Harmon Brothers latest initiative, the Writer’s Room. Together they discuss how Harmon Brothers is growing their brand to include world-class writing along with world class videos, how the Writer’s Room earned $14M with 3 scripts, what humor can do for your sales copy, and more.
04:32 What Is The Writer’s Room?
08:00 What Can Humor Do For Your Sales Copy?
11:03 Zach’s Poop To Gold Moment
19:00 How To Become “Undeniable”
You can find links to HB’s Writer’s Room Services as well as places to reach Zach below.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book here.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.
Find the Writer’s Room here:
https://harmonbrothers.com/writers-room
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Ryan McKenzie: Look to the Outside to Generate New Ideas Jun 17, 2021

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Ryan is the CMO and co-founder of Tru Earth® which is based in Port Moody, B.C. and began operations in April of 2019. He is a father of three and is passionate about making sure the future of the world is healthy for all of our children. He is passionate about marketing, health, fitness, futurism, and biotech.
Tru Earth is a leading eco-friendly household product company committed to eliminating plastic from landfills and oceans. At its core, you will discover that Tru Earth, is actually a movement (#TruEarthMovement™). The Tru Earth team joins more than a quarter million equally committed people in more than 60+ countries to combat the 645 billion plastic household product containers dumped in landfills and oceans globally each year.
In this episode, we discuss:
How imagining a better future can spawn ideas to create a successful business
The benefits of looking to industries outside of your own to generate new ideas
How hiring people with contrasting personalities that compliment your own can create a multi-faceted, productive team
The power of a creative ad campaign to generate both laughs and sales
Systems, and how creating them for yourself and your business can keep you on track and organized to better accomplish your goals
How a constant desire to learn keeps you on a path of success
I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Ryan is helping the world become a healthier place for all who come after him.
Please let me know your thoughts!
Connect with Ryan McKenzie
Website: https://www.tru.earth/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghCNVDRX5CpqE0UBDFavHg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruEarthMovement
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryemckenzie/?originalSubdomain=ca
Connect with Kent Lloyd and Harmon Brothers University
Website: https://harmonbrothersuniversity.com/start-home
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/harmonbrothers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonbrothersuniversity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-lloyd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/harmonbros

Jason Hewlett: Create Your Own Legacy Jun 15, 2021

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Benton Crane talks with Jason Hewlett, a performer, leader expert, and Hall of Fame Speaker. Together they discuss the importance of making career choices that match your lifelong goals, how to create your own legacy, and one daily habit that will improve anyone’s chance at success.
10:34 Choosing Integrity Over Fame
15:00 How To Create Your Own Legacy
17:00 Jason’s Poop To Gold Moment
28:45 1 Daily Habit For Every Entrepreneur
You can find links to Jeremy’s book as well as places to reach him below.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book here.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.
Find Jeremy Hewlett here:
https://jasonhewlett.com/meet-jason/ (Website)
https://jasonhewlett.com/book/ (Book)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhewlett (LinkedIn)

William Matthews: Staying Disciplined and Organized Makes you Efficient Jun 10, 2021

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William S. Matthews is a modern-day renaissance man. Named one of Houston Business Journal 2019's 40 under 40 honorees, Will's unique blend of skills and characteristics makes for a powerful offering to his clientele, business associates, and community. He is soon releasing his third book, "Everything I Needed to Know About Corporate America," on succeeding in corporate America geared towards young professionals. Previously, Matthews has written guides to personal finance and event planning.
In his most recent role with Central Houston, Inc., Matthews managed stakeholder relationships with Central Houston's 130+ corporate members and developed successful partnerships with companies such as Chevron, Shell, Comcast, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, Houston Rockets, Home Depot, United Airlines, Walmart, and others. Will Matthews' experience in the corporate world while working with such successful companies has allowed him to learn the best strategies and practices for reducing stress in high-stakes environments.
In this episode, we discuss:
The importance of a strong support group around you to inspire, motivate and hold you accountable
The vast changes in the business world and how one has to be creative and think outside the box to find continued success
The importance of staying informed, globally and nationally, and keeping abreast of trends to remain cutting edge
How staying disciplined and organized makes you efficient and at the top of your game
How a positive mindset, knowing you are where you are supposed to be, even when uncomfortable, can create moments of growth
I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Will is an illustration of what it takes to be successful in today’s world and the mindset it takes to get there
Please let me know your thoughts!
Connect with Will Matthews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamsmatthews/ or @Williamsmatthews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrwsmatthews?lang=en or @MrWsMatthews
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-s-matthews-b392b876/
PR Manager: olivia@anikapr.com

Jay Samit: Give Yourself The Tools To Succeed Jun 08, 2021

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Benton Crane talks with Jay Samit, an entrepreneur and best-selling author of Disrupt You and Future-Proofing You. Together they discuss how Jay gave a man with no home the tools to become a millionaire, the secret to making huge profits, and the only way to really become the best at your craft.
04:30 The Best Lie You Can Tell Yourself
09:20 The Secret To Making Huge Profits
11:12 Bad Advice You Should Never Fall For
18:50 Jay’s Poop To Gold Moment
You can find links to buy Jay’s books and all the other places to reach him below.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book here.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.
Find Jay Samit here:
https://www.amazon.com/Jay-Samit/e/B00NF2SGBA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share (Books)
https://jaysamit.com/ (Website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysamit (LinkedIn)

Anthony Orisses: Hardships Can Make you Tougher and More Resilient Jun 03, 2021

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Anthony Orisses is the Founder and CEO of RARE CUT, the first-ever pocket square designed with proprietary memory metal to ensure no matter how you twist, bend or fold it, it always holds its shape. After noticing pocket square fails firsthand at work, events and weddings for years, he was inspired to solve the problem himself. Anthony received his Bachelor's from Hofstra University in Business & Business Marketing and is based in Queens, New York.
In this episode, we discuss:
How pushing through early hardships in business only toughen you and make you more resilient
The value of listening to and modeling those around you that you admire and look up to
The importance of staying in tune with the current world around you and giving back to help others
How perseverance and the will to succeed conquers the fear of the unknown in starting a business every time
Healthy routines and the role they play in increased efficiency and success
I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Anthony’s story gives a template to follow when looking for success in an arena where we might feel we don’t have any business being in!
Please let me know your thoughts!
Connect with Anthony
Website: https://www.rarecut.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rarecut/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rarecut
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rarecut
Connect with Kent Lloyd and Harmon Brothers University
Website: https://harmonbrothersuniversity.com/start-home
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/harmonbrothers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonbrothersuniversity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-lloyd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/harmonbros

Monte Deere: Finding New Ways To Innovate Jun 01, 2021

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Benton Crane talks with Monte Deere, the CEO of the hands-free shoe company, Kizik, as well as one of Harmon Brother’s clients. Together they discuss when innovation is necessary, the difficulty of choosing between retail or ecommerce, how to make hard decisions, and what it’s like to be a Harmon Brothers client.
07:20 How To Find New Ways To Innovate
13:00 Monty’s Poop To Gold Moment
17:00 How To Make Hard Decisions
23:00 Monte Reveals What It’s Like To Be An HB Client
You can find links to buy Monte’s books and all the other places to reach him below.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book here.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.
Find Monte Deere here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monte-deere-65058512 (LinkedIn)

Matt Brannon & Casey O’Quinn: Work to your Strengths to Deliver Results May 27, 2021

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Matt and Casey are partners at Gravity Digital, a video ad agency that provides marketing and growth solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes in just about every industry.
For twenty-one years, Gravity Digital has produced amazingly clever content assets and has empowered teams through training and in-person coaching.
After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Casey founded Gravity digital in 2000 and has not looked back.
Matt attended Baylor University and upon graduating applied his creative talents to a bevy of professional arenas ranging from politics, to the entertainment industry, and even the healthcare industry. He was brought onto the team as Creative Director at Gravity Digital in 2013.
Together, Matt and Casey work to each other’s strengths to deliver results that are obvious to their clients. Relationships are important to them, and everyone, from their own team members to their clients, are part of a family. Afterall, having married Casey’s sister, Matt is, as a matter of fact, part of Casey’s family.
In this episode, we discuss:
· How, Matt and Casey’s creative mindsets and individual strengths contribute to the success of their business, Gravity Digital
· The differences in their two creative mindsets, and how that only helps to foster an appreciation for each other while building a productive working partnership.
· How focusing on what you enjoy and are great at, rather than trying to be everything to everyone, will produce the best results for yourself and your clients
· The resource that Harmon Brothers University has proven to be in the success of their business.
· Ways to increase efficiency, stay on the cutting-edge, and make things run smoother for your business
I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Matt and Casey have made Gravity Digital a proven commodity in the industry and their story can only help to serve anyone’s mission to achieve whatever goals they wish to aim for!
Please let me know your thoughts!
Connect with Matt Brannon & Casey O’Quinn
https://gravitydigital.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravity-digital/
https://www.facebook.com/GravityDigital
https://www.instagram.com/gravitydigital/
Connect with Kent Lloyd and Harmon Brothers University
Website: https://harmonbrothersuniversity.com/start-home
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/harmonbrothers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonbrothersuniversity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-lloyd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/harmonbros

David Jay: Build Trust With Customers May 25, 2021

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Benton Crane talks with David Jay, the founder of Warm Welcome. Together they discuss how to build trust with your customers online, how to get a company off the ground, and why videos are the future for everyone’s business.
02:46 Build Trust With Your Customers Online
08:08 Why Videos Are The Future
10:22 David’s Poop To Gold Moment
17:55 The Best Advice for Every Entrepreneur
You can find links for David’s website and all the other places to reach him below.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book here.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.
Find David Jay here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedavidjay (LinkedIn)
https://www.warmwelcome.com/warm-welcome-is-live (Website)

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