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The Alpha M. Podcast

Welcome to the Alpha M. Podcast, brought to you by Aaron Marino.

In 2006, Aaron started Alpha M. Image Consulting to help average men with simple common sense advice; aimed to enhance their image, style, grooming, fashion and most importantly their confidence. Since then, Aaron has gone on to help thousands of men from around the world, helping them with their personal style, image, business and self confidence.

From posting weekly videos, Aaron has gained over 5 million subscribers on YouTube and now is hoping this Podcast can be another way to help his audience. Focusing on the self improvement elements of his content, to also letting you hear more of his business thoughts that he doesn’t share that often. This really is a chance for you to put in your headphones while you’re on the go, and get advice on how to feel the best you can every single day…

Over the past few years Aaron has also set up multiple successful businesses, including Tiege Hanley, Pete & Pedro, Menfluential Media and ENEMY sunglasses.

The bottom-line is Aaron Marino and the Alpha M. Podcast isn’t here to waste your time, it’s here to help your confidence. Step inside the world of alpha m. to unlock your true potential and get more out of life than you ever dreamed possible.

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Copyright: © Aaron Marino

Latest Episodes:

Dealing With YouTube Drama with How To Beast Oct 16, 2020

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This is a good episode! If you don't know David (How To Beast) then you should! In this episode, I sat down with How To Beast to discuss YouTube, how he went from 0 to 1 million subscribers, dealing with online hate and walking through the process of making his first $ online to now running a successful business.

In this interview, we speak about:

Dealing with online hate, and our personal experiences of reacting
How to manage criticism
Making your first $100 online
Scaling up your business to six figures and beyond
Levelling up your quality on YouTube
Growing your YouTube channel by focusing on consistency
How to differentiate yourself from other creators
The process of developing the Beastly App
Plus so much more...

This was a beastly conversation!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode.

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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How Much Money Do You Really Need To Earn? - Noah Kagan Interview Oct 06, 2020

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Gentlemen, welcome to another NEW episode of the Alpha M Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with the inspiring Noah Kagan to discuss business and the lessons he's learnt throughout his career. He's the CEO of AppSumo.com, he was the 30th employee at Facebook, employee #4 at Mint and someone shares business insights weekly at OkDork.com

In this interview, we speak about:

My personal fear around speaking about money and my income
Why making 7 figures isn't the ultimate goal for happiness
The importance of profit over revenue
How to start a business with $100 in your bank account
Noah's experience with self funding over funded businesses
Why Noah's calling is to find greatness or promote greatness
The 18 month rule Noah uses for business alongside his 7 figure opportunity approach
How to find an idea for your business
Plus so much more...

This was an awesome conversation, however I do apologise for some of the audio isuses!

But sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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How To Save Your Relationship By Being A Better Man - With Ryan Michler Sep 24, 2020

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Gentlemen, welcome to another NEW episode of the Alpha M Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with a good friend and inspiring dude Ryan Michler... someone who's doing amazing work encouraging men to become better versions of themselves and someone who has clear opinions on the current state of masculinity.

In this interview, we speak about:

From the brink of divorce to happy as ever, how he salvaged his relationship by focusing on himself
The importance of tasking risks in life and business
The purpose behind Order of Man and his future goals
Taking the 'leap', and doing something you enjoy as your career
Why surrounding yourself with the right people is key to becoming a better man
The current state of masculinity and what men are doing wrong right now
The hardest guest Ryan has interviewed on his podcast
Plus so much more...

Man, this was a BIG episode!

From business to becoming a better man, you'll enjoy this one.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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From Lawyer to Style Expert - An Interview with Sven Raphael Schneider Sep 16, 2020

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Gentlemen, welcome to a NEW episode of the Alpha M Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with Sven Raphael Schneider... someone that at first was like 'blue cheese' but after getting to know him over the years I'm inspired by the amazing work he's doing.

In this interview, we speak about:

Transitioning from a Lawyer to starting his own fashion business
Starting with $600, and the steps he took to grow his businesses
Why selling your own physical products is far greater than promoting others
Building a business with your wife - the Pro's and Con's
The impact of COVID-19 on his business
If you want to sell your own products, where do you start and how do you source the products?
The biggest mistake Sven made early on in his business (wasting $50,000!)
The hurdle of hiring someone, but why it's important to scale your business
Best brand for quality?
Plus so much more...

Sven is an awesome guy, and I always love catching up with him and it's great to talk business!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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MEET MY WIFE (Q&A) Sep 08, 2020

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Recently, I asked my wife to be a part of a very special Q&A where we spoke about everything from what is the worst thing about living with me to how she felt when I went through business failure and bankruptcy.

As an entrepreneur driven by my businesses a lot of people in a similar situation do find relationships challenging - so we wanted to be honest in this Q&A and talk about our relationship.

We also discuss:

What it's like to be in public with me when people recognize me!
What life is like in quarantine while I'm filming videos
My intensity and how she deals with it
Our mutual love of cats
How I'm annoying at times!
My worst habit
The first gift I ever bought my wife
The secret to our happy 17-year marriage

Hopefully you find this episode helpful guys!

Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueYzvZj7ORQ&t=1s

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

Any ideas for the Podcast - hit me up on social media!

And if I've ever helped you in the past, don't forget to leave a rating and review on the platform you're listening to this on right now!

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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Why You Should Dress Better Than Your Boss with Carl Murawski Aug 22, 2020

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Gentlemen, welcome to a NEW episode of the Alpha M Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with Carl Murawski... someone I met at the Menfluential/Style Con conference a few years ago and someone who continues to inspire me.

In this interview, we speak about:

The impact that Style Con had on Carl's life, and how it inspired him to start his own channel
The importance of 'just starting', and figuring things out as you go
As a tradesman, how do you stay stylish?
Why experimenting with your content can help you discover what your audience want
As a man, why staying calm in adversity is a masculine trait
Why dressing better and grooming can give you a 10% extra chance of promotion and success
Carl's tips on starting a YouTube channel
The importance of being authentic
The state of masculinity
Plus so much more...

I really enjoyed this episode, it was great to hear Carl's perspective on a variety of topics.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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Finding Money To Start A Business and Selling For $235 Million? Aug 10, 2020

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How do you find money to start a business, and then secondly, could you imagine selling it for $235 million?!

Todays episode is back to back Tiege Hanley vlog's where I discuss and answer questions around finding money to start a business and then talk more about valuing your company, raising investment, and potentially what it takes to sell your business.

We've got a lot of exciting episodes in the pipeline including more interviews, and more episodes of ASK ALPHA too!

In this episode, Aaron talks about:

Why Do Big Business Buy Small Businesses?
How to Determine How Much Your Company is Worth
Would Tiege Hanley Ever Sell?
What Would I Do if I Sold My Business?
Can you explain what franchising is and how it works?
What was the working capital when you started Pete & Pedro or Tiege Hanley? How did you build that initial capital
I keep hearing “equity” mentioned in your videos and on Shark Tank. Can you explain how equity works in the real world and in the business realm?

Plus more.

Watch both videos here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCoOhgLKy4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtUoa7VbXEU&t=587s

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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Building A 7 Figure Business With Under $100 with Eric Bandholz Jul 28, 2020

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Gentlemen, welcome to a NEW episode of the Alpha M Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand to discuss business, life and self improvement.

In this interview we spoke about:

Starting Beardbrand.com on less than $100
Why taking on investment isn't always the best decision for your business
Eric's own personal experience with managing business partners (the good AND the bad!)
The hiring process - when do you know it's time to hire someone?
The many business ideas that Eric had that failed, and what he learnt
Why Aaron envies Eric on how he balances work with living life on his own terms
The experience of launching Beardbrand products in retailers such as Nordstrom, Target and more.
Eric's top tips to build your business and improve your life...

I really enjoyed this episode, it's always fun chatting with Eric especially about business.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

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From Trailer Park to Millionaire: Antonio Centeno Jul 07, 2020

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Gentlemen, welcome to a NEW episode of the Alpha M Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with Antonio Centeno from Real Men Real Style. I've seen a few of your comments recently, asking for more interview style episodes, so here's the first of many to come!

Antonio Centeno is a good friend of mine, and in this interview he spoke about:

His experience as a Marine and the impact that had on his life and business
The story of how Aaron and Antonio first met, and how Aaron really didn't like Antonio...
The importance of collaboration, rather than focusing on competition
Why consistency is a key ingredient to success
The hardship of business, Antonio talks about losing money in his first business and declare bankruptcy
Why you shouldn't WAIT, take your opportunities when you can
The best piece of advice Antonio can give you...

I really enjoyed this episode, kicking back and putting the spotlight on Antonio and hopefully you find value in it too!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

To watch the interview, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPkclv9A1kg

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10 Things EVERY Entrepreneur MUST KNOW! Jun 24, 2020

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In this episode, I talk about my top 10 tips for every entrepreneur before they start a business. I reflect back on my own experiences, and the lessons I've learnt along the way.

I talk about:

- What makes a good idea?

- The importance of building credit

- Don't quit your day job!

- Keeping your expenses low

- Why a business plan is a must have

- The importance of staying focused

- As your business grows, always keep testing and evolving.

As always, I'm super grateful for your support.

DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.

Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off.

Enjoy the episode gentlemen.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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