Raising Unicorns: A Harmon Brothers Podcast

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Nick Francis: From Haunted Houses to Successful Marketing Agency Oct 01, 2019

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Benton Crane chats with Nick Francis, founder of the successful digital marketing agency SkySprout. Nick tells the story of how he created a haunted house in his backyard that brought thousands of people, the time he thought he would lose everything in his business, and how going after the one thing you know you’re the best at can change everything.
00:41 - The haunted house business that started at age 6
03:24 - From haunted house to digital marketing
04:51 - Bootstrapping: How Nick funded the haunted house business
08:50 - Nick’s Poop to Gold moment: Bad news from the Fire Marshall
11:06 - What if it all ends? Lessons on planning for the worst
15:16 - When to make the jump to entrepreneurship
To see what else Nick is up to, you can catch him by emailing nick@skysprout.com, or find him on Facebook and Instagram (links below).
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Nick here:
https://nickjfrancis.com
https://www.instagram.com/nickjfrancis
https://www.facebook.com/nickfrancis

Kaleb Nation: From Kid Author to Video Star and Consultant Sep 24, 2019

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Daniel Harmon sits down with YouTube personality Kaleb Nation, as Kaleb shares his journey from *gold* to POOP to *gold* again. They discuss how Kaleb became a radio show host and author at age 14, produced a nationally-syndicated radio show from his bedroom closet as a teenager, and was living his dream by age 21 … that is, before everything came crashing down.
Kaleb also talks about his proposal and marriage to YouTube star, BFF Taylor, as well as how and why mega-companies were willing to pay him big money for the things he did for fun.
00:29 - How Kaleb became an author at age 14
04:32 - Producing a nationally-syndicated radio show (from a closet)
08:16 - Love story: Kaleb and BFF Taylor
13:27 - Gold to poop … when the big dream came crashing down
20:13 - The YouTube roller coaster/health challenges
24:08 - Making it big as a producer and consultant
To see what else Kaleb is up to, you can find him at Kaleb Nation on YouTube, or kalebnation.com.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Kaleb here:
https://kalebnation.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/kalebnation
https://www.instagram.com/kalebnation
https://www.facebook.com/kalebnation
https://twitter.com/kalebnation

DeStorm Power: From Train Stations to Trend Spotting Sep 17, 2019

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Daniel Harmon talks with CAUGHT series creator, Zeus Network founder & president, and Emmy-nominated actor DeStorm Power. Hear how DeStorm went from sleeping in subways to working in the music industry and later becoming an actor, entrepreneur, and media personality. You’ll also hear his tips for spotting social trends and creating consistency in your content.
01:39 - DeStorm: visual artist, musician, trainer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur
08:12 - Poop to gold: betting big when you have nothing to lose
13:58 - Working within a community of content creators & trendspotting
18:14 - Extending & diversifying your online reach as a social media personality
To see what else DeStorm is up to, follow him on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 DeStorm here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/DeStorm
https://www.instagram.com/destorm
https://www.facebook.com/DeStormPower
https://twitter.com/DeStorm

Marisa Sergi: From Wings to Wine Sep 10, 2019

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Benton Crane talks with RedHead Wine Founder & CEO Marisa Sergi. Learn about the accidents and inspiration that led Marisa to becoming an entrepreneur and hear her advice for other first-time entrepreneurs on developing a product and evolving a brand.
00:31 - Majoring in wine and accidentally starting a wine company
04:07 - The benefits of using your personality as a product brand
06:17 - Setbacks and the art of winemaking and entrepreneurship
11:12 - The creative process and how to break into a mature market
14:45 - Tips for developing an honest, organic, structured brand
To see what else Marisa is up to, follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Marisa here:
https://redheadwine.us
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisasergi
https://www.instagram.com/MarisaSergi
https://www.facebook.com/marisa.sergi
https://twitter.com/marisasergi

Jenn Page: Being a Director in Hollywood Sep 03, 2019

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Daniel Harmon talks with award-winning director, producer, and filmmaker Jenn Page. Learn how Jenn went from a struggling acting student to creating videos for artists like Billy Ray Cyrus, Weezer, and others. You’ll also get her tips on directing, editing, and why collaborating is everything.
03:07 - The story behind Jenn’s success
08:53 - Why every film project is poop and gold
12:22 - Tips for getting the best from your actors
14:21 - The importance of collaboration in editing
16:49 - How to pick the right team for a project
To see what else Jenn is up to, follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Jenn here:
http://jennpage.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajennpagefilm
https://www.instagram.com/ajennpagefilm
https://www.facebook.com/jennpagefilmmaker
https://twitter.com/ajennpagefilm

Piff the Magic Dragon: Losing to Win Aug 27, 2019

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Daniel Harmon talks with award-winning magician, comedian, and mythical creature Piff the Magic Dragon. Hear how Piff left his life as a human behind to become the taste of Las Vegas, how he manipulated America's Got Talent to launch his career, his process behind putting together a show, and more.
00:45 - Is Mr. Piffles dead?
02:00 - Creators, entrepreneurs, marketers, and magic dragons
03:54 - How desperation fuels problem-solving creativity
08:52 - The difference between writing a joke and producing a show
14:40 - When it’s better to be the loser of America’s Got Talent
24:17 - Advice for facing setbacks vs. success
To see what else Piff is up to, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Piff here:
https://piffthemagicdragon.com
https://www.instagram.com/piffthemagicdragonhttps://www.facebook.com/piffthemagicdragon
https://twitter.com/thepiff

Tim Schmoyer: Why YouTube Channels Fail Aug 20, 2019

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Daniel Harmon talks with Tim Schmoyer, a YouTube-certified audience growth consultant and video strategist to 500,000 different creators and brands. Hear how Tim changes lives by sharing powerful stories and how he’s helped companies like Disney, HBO, and eBay do the same.
01:38 - YouTube before the “Subscribe” button
05:46 - Poop to gold: Losing a job, finding a calling
15:23 - How to build brand clarity in your videos
18:02 - How to create compelling stories
21:01 - When to reevaluate your strategy
To see what else Tim is up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Tim here:
https://timschmoyer.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer
https://www.instagram.com/timschmoyer
https://www.facebook.com/timschmoyer
https://twitter.com/timschmoyer
Other links:
https://videocreators.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/videocreatorstv

Diane Strutner: This Is What Your Team Should Look Like Aug 13, 2019

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Daniel Harmon talks with Diane Strutner, CEO and Co-founder of Datazoom. Find out how Diane discovered a gap in video technology and quit her job to build a company to address it. You’ll also hear her advice on female leadership in a male-dominated field, what unique thing she did when she created her team, and more.
00:26 - What is Datazoom?
01:43 - Becoming a tech entrepreneur
13:30 - Tips for effective team-building
15:09 - Navigating the gender gap
To see what else Diane is up to, follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Diane here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianestrutner
https://twitter.com/dianestrutner
Other links:
https://www.datazoom.io
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/open-letter-dads-how-raise-your-daughter-tech-diane-strutner

Thomas Moen: You Should Be Using Email Aug 06, 2019

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Daniel Harmon sits down with digital marketing expert and podcast host Thomas Moen of Norway. Get Thomas’s advice on email lists, building trust with your audience, effective networking, and more.
00:27 - Discovering the impact of social media
02:47 - The value of owning access to your audience
05:59 - 4 tips for building an email list
09:09 - Connecting with your audience
12:29 - Poop to Gold: building a brand after betrayal
17:14 - Advice on networking and offering value
To see what else Thomas is up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 Thomas here:
https://thomasmoen.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sosialethomas
https://www.instagram.com/thomasmoen
https://www.facebook.com/thomasmoen
https://twitter.com/thomasmoen
Also Check out:
moenco.no/podcast

Jay Baer: Customer Service Is Your Brand Jul 30, 2019

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Daniel Harmon talks with seventh-generation entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Jay Baer. Hear how Jay went from working in waste management to being a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, his advice on creating content that gets people talking, and more.
00:32 - Starting an Internet company in 1993
04:51 - How to get people talking about you
08:18 - Poop to gold: overcoming your fears
11:18 - Road-testing your marketing concepts
14:43 - Why face-to-face networking is important
16:27 - How to stop committing “random acts of content”
To see what else Jay is up to, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.
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 here:
https://www.jaybaer.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybaer
https://www.instagram.com/jaybaer
https://www.facebook.com/jaybaer
https://twitter.com/jaybaer

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