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Follow The Brand Podcast with Host Grant McGaugh
Are you ready to take your personal brand and business development to the next level? Then you won't want to miss the exciting new podcast dedicated to helping you tell your story in the most compelling way possible. Join me as I guide you through the process of building a magnetic personal brand, creating valuable relationships, and mastering the art of networking. With my expert tips and practical strategies, you'll be well on your way to 5-star success in both your professional and personal life. Don't wait - start building your 5-STAR BRAND TODAY!
Episodes
232 episodes
Eventually Is Now: Pete De La Torre on Ruthless Honesty, Ownership & the Courage to Execute
What if a single wake-up call could reorder your entire life—and finally align your work with what you value most? That’s the spark behind this conversation with Peter Delatorre, who turned a prostate cancer diagnosis into a purpose-driven plat...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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From Plan A to Global Impact with Ann Marie Sorrell
Brand authority doesn’t start with a logo—it begins with a decision about how you want to show up. We sit down with Ann Marie Sorrell, president and CEO of the Mosaic Group, to unpack the strategy, grit, and heart behind a 20‑year journey from ...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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The End of Blue Links: How to Rank When AI Answers First with Kevin Roy
The digital marketing landscape is undergoing a radical transformation. While SEO professionals have spent years mastering Google's algorithm, the rise of AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini is creating an entirely new pa...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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39:15
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The 25% Health Gap Nobody Talks About: How One Woman's ER Visit Sparked a VC-Backed Revolution"
What if the secret to women's health lies not in treating symptoms, but in understanding the unique patterns beneath them? Andrea Corleto discovered this truth the hard way, navigating her own chronic illness journey through a healthcare system...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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32:30
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From Caves to Corner Offices: Why Grant McGaugh’s “First Light” Breaks Every Rule of Business Literature
Leadership today faces a crisis of trust and engagement. A staggering 70% of employees feel disconnected from their organization's mission, while only 24% trust their leaders—meaning three out of four employees have lost faith in leadership. Wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:32
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Architecting Change: How Davielle Phillips is Transforming North Omaha from the Ground Up
What if buildings could heal communities? In this captivating conversation, architect Davielle Phillips reveals how his journey from Chicago's South Side to Omaha is reshaping urban spaces and mindsets.When young Davielle asked his moth...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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38:00
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Space Mom vs. The Universe: The 64-Gram Revolution
From flipping dosas to flipping the script on who belongs in space, Dr. Srimathy Kesan's journey defies expectations at every turn. After 18 years as a homemaker who could barely remember her English vocabulary, a chance meeting with an old fri...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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42:44
Why 70% of AI Transformations Fail—and the B.R.A.V.E. Playbook That Beats the Odds
The moment Aaron Plush was pulled from his second-grade classroom to test early Macintosh computers, his path in technology was set. This formative experience sparked a journey that would lead him through global program management roles and tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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35:48
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The $847 Billion Rebellion: How Your Apple Watch Will Destroy Healthcare Insurance Forever
What if your fitness tracker could revolutionize not just your health habits, but the entire healthcare system? This fascinating conversation with João Bocas, globally recognized as "The Wearable Expert," explores how wearable technology might ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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Black Media's $259 Billion Problem: High Engagement, Zero Ad Dollars
A chance encounter with Black Enterprise founder Earl Graves forever changed 19-year-old Dexter Bridgeman's life. Standing in Graves' impressive Madison Avenue office, young Bridgeman declared, "One day I'm going to be a publisher." Fast forwar...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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From $45M Empire to Ground Zero: How Elite Leaders Transform Crisis Into Unstoppable Growth
What if entrepreneurial success didn't have to come at the expense of your health, relationships, and happiness? Michael Erath, founder and CEO of Next Level Growth, challenges conventional business wisdom with a revolutionary approach born fro...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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38:37
Why Your AI Strategy Is Wrong: The $2 Trillion Bet on Imperfection
Have you ever wondered how the future arrives faster than anyone can predict it? Tech futurist Richie Etwaru joins us to explain why "futurists are out of work" in a world where technology adoption happens so rapidly that five-year predictions ...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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46:59
The Reputation Kings: How Two Utah Entrepreneurs Are Saving Small Businesses From Digital Destruction
The battle for your brand's credibility is fought in the digital realm, where reputation can make or break your business overnight. Scott Bradley and DJ Sprague, the self-proclaimed "Reputation Kings" from Utah, dive deep into the often misunde...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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47:06
From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Royalty: The $300 Million Transformation That Redefines Entrepreneurial Grit
What if getting hit by a car could be the best thing that ever happened to you? For Jason Yarusi, this seemingly catastrophic moment became the catalyst that transformed his life from angry, unfulfilled NYC bartender to multimillion-dollar real...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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35:16
Nurturing Difference, Leading Change: How Nicole Dieudonne Is Redefining Compassionate Leadership in Healthcare"
The journey from frontline nurse to respected healthcare leader rarely follows a straight path. Nicole Dieudonne's story—spanning 37 years in nursing with 30+ years in leadership positions—proves that sometimes the most powerful leadership emer...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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33:27
Less Noise. More Voice: Lisa Coleman’s Road to the Boardroom
A blood-soaked pillow and a 14-year-old's helplessness forever shaped Lisa Coleman's approach to healthcare. Now Director of Critical Care at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Lisa shares the pivotal moment that ignited her nursing career and the valu...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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22:49
From Mindful Moments to Measurable Momentum: Embedding Wellbeing in the DNA of Business
What if your most valuable asset isn't listed anywhere on your balance sheet? As businesses struggle with burnout, retention, and ever-increasing demands, well-being strategist Anita Barbero offers a compelling vision for transforming workplace...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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45:18
From Million-Mile Executive to Candle Entrepreneur featuring Sherry Owens-Thompson
What happens when a million-mile corporate traveler trades global supply chains for hand-poured candles? Sherry Owens-Thompson's remarkable transformation from retail VP to founder of Wild Orchid Candle Company reveals how decades of strategic ...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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42:30
From Brand to Bank with Brand Master Grant McGaugh
Solving the $10,000 Problem: Your Path from Personal Brand to Investment-Ready BusinessWhat separates thriving businesses from struggling ones? According to Grant McGaugh, CEO of Five Star BDM, it's the ability to solve high-value probl...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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37:26
The Heart Behind the Hustle: Alexander Fernandez and the Rise of Relationship-Centered Operations Leadership
What happens when compassion meets operational excellence in healthcare leadership? Alexander Fernandez's journey from frontline nursing to Corporate Director at Jackson Health System reveals the transformative power of people-centered leadersh...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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23:29
When Leadership Gets Real: Dr. Devita Price on Building Something That Actually Heals
What does authentic leadership look like in high-stress healthcare environments? Dr. Devita Price, Director of Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, reveals the powerful intersection of personal resilience and professional excellence in this cand...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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20:24
The Reinvention Blueprint with Professor Everton "Richard" Thompson
What happens when your work no longer feels true to who you are? In this eye-opening conversation with Professor Richard Thompson, we explore the challenging yet rewarding journey from corporate success to educational impact – a transition that...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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46:18