In this episode we talk about personal branding during the start of what looks like our next major recession; Joe Gebbia's new company Samara; Will Nike's new killer ad save them from the death spiral? Women's rugby star takes over the Olympics and much more!

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About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

About Bryan Elliott:
Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called The Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

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With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrand

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In this episode we talk about the branding of American politicians; How Seven Eleven stores in the U.S. might start looking more like the stores in Japan; On Running hires Zendaya to help them get to Gen Z; Now Mark Zuckerberg is a bro; The unbranding of Abercrombie & Fitch and much more!

Want to be featured on the show in a Deep Dive?
It's free! But we'll also tell you and everybody listening exactly how we see it in an effort to help you and provide value to your brand: https://forms.gle/SfYAjggd4reTGpvT6

About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

About Bryan Elliott:
Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called The Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

Special thanks to our sponsor Plunge!

Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:

➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F

➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control

➡️ Sleek exterior design

The all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out!

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!

With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrand

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WHOOP!

Use my special link and get a great deal on a new WHOOP 4.0.

WEAR IT ANY-WEAR

Comfortable enough to wear non-stop thanks to new, durable SuperKnit bands, but flexibly designed to be worn off your wrist in new WHOOP Body apparel.

WAKE UP AT THE OPTIMAL TIME

Set a haptic alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time based on your sleep needs and cycles.

MONITOR YOUR HEALTH

A robust sensor suite allows you to monitor your key vital signs: Blood oxygen levels, skin temperature readings, and heart rate metrics.

GET MORE ACCURATE DATA

5 LEDs and 4 photodiodes capture your data more often than most wearables, providing best-in-class accuracy valida

In this episode Bill & Bryan talk about Disney's brand issues; how we can all aspire to be different and attack customer pain points like Mohawk Chevy; thinking of all political candidates like they are a brand and much more!

Want to be featured on the show in a Deep Dive?
It's free! But we'll also tell you and everybody listening exactly how we see it in an effort to help you and provide value to your brand: https://forms.gle/SfYAjggd4reTGpvT6

About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

About Bryan Elliott:

Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

Special thanks to our sponsor Plunge!

Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:

➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F

➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control

➡️ Sleek exterior design

The all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out!

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!

With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrand

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WHOOP!

Use my special link and get a great deal on a new WHOOP 4.0.

WEAR IT ANY-WEAR

Comfortable enough to wear non-stop thanks to new, durable SuperKnit bands, but flexibly designed to be worn off your wrist in new WHOOP Body apparel.

WAKE UP AT THE OPTIMAL TIME

Set a haptic alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time based on your sleep needs and cycles.

MONITOR YOUR HEALTH

A robust sensor suite allows you to monitor your key vital signs: Blood oxygen levels, skin temperature readings, and heart rate metrics.

GET MORE ACCURATE DATA

5 LEDs and 4 photodiodes capture your data more often than most wearables, providing best-in-class accuracy validated in lab studies and with third-party testing.

TRACK METRICS 24/7

Wirelessly charge your WHOOP with a waterproof* battery pack and capture data continuously—even while in the shower or washing dishes.

In this episode Bill & Bryan talk about Chipotle's PR debacle; My TV spot pitch is a Mad Men episode; Gamification biz idea for Waze; Advice to agencies and clients about risk; Poopourri / VIPoo and much more!

Want to be featured on the show in a Deep Dive?
It's free! But we'll also tell you and everybody listening exactly how we see it in an effort to help you and provide value to your brand: https://forms.gle/SfYAjggd4reTGpvT6

About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

About Bryan Elliott:

Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

Special thanks to our sponsor Plunge!

Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:

➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F

➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control

➡️ Sleek exterior design

The all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out!

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!

With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrand

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WHOOP!

Use my special link and get a great deal on a new WHOOP 4.0.

WEAR IT ANY-WEAR

Comfortable enough to wear non-stop thanks to new, durable SuperKnit bands, but flexibly designed to be worn off your wrist in new WHOOP Body apparel.

WAKE UP AT THE OPTIMAL TIME

Set a haptic alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time based on your sleep needs and cycles.

MONITOR YOUR HEALTH

A robust sensor suite allows you to monitor your key vital signs: Blood oxygen levels, skin temperature readings, and heart rate metrics.

GET MORE ACCURATE DATA

5 LEDs and 4 photodiodes capture your data more often than most wearables, providing best-in-class accuracy validated in lab studies and with third-party testing.

TRACK METRICS 24/7

Wirelessly charge your WHOOP with a waterproof* battery pack and capture data continuously—even while in the shower or washing dishes.

This episode of the The Billion Dollar Brand podcast is full of hot takes on things like Liquid Death marketing is a Seinfeld episode; The Four Seasons Orlando; Zero Motorcycles; Tesla Cybertruck; Dame sex toys; Falling in love with failure and more!

Want to be featured on the show in a Deep Dive?
It's free! But we'll also tell you and everybody listening exactly how we see it in an effort to help you and provide value to your brand: https://forms.gle/SfYAjggd4reTGpvT6

About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

About Bryan Elliott:

Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

Special thanks to our sponsor Plunge!

Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:

➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F

➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control

➡️ Sleek exterior design

The all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out!

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!

With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrand

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WHOOP!

Use my special link and get a great deal on a new WHOOP 4.0.

WEAR IT ANY-WEAR

Comfortable enough to wear non-stop thanks to new, durable SuperKnit bands, but flexibly designed to be worn off your wrist in new WHOOP Body apparel.

WAKE UP AT THE OPTIMAL TIME

Set a haptic alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time based on your sleep needs and cycles.

MONITOR YOUR HEALTH

A robust sensor suite allows you to monitor your key vital signs: Blood oxygen levels, skin temperature readings, and heart rate metrics.

GET MORE ACCURATE DATA

5 LEDs and 4 photodiodes capture your data more often than most wearables, providing best-in-class accuracy validated in lab studies and with third-party testing.

TRACK METRICS 24/7

Wirelessly charge your WHOOP with a waterproof* battery pack and capture data continuously—even while in the shower or washing dishes.

About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

About Bryan Elliott:

Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

Special thanks to our sponsor Plunge!

Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:

➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F

➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control

➡️ Sleek exterior design

The all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out!

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!

With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrand

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WHOOP!

Use my special link and get a great deal on a new WHOOP 4.0.

WEAR IT ANY-WEAR

Comfortable enough to wear non-stop thanks to new, durable SuperKnit bands, but flexibly designed to be worn off your wrist in new WHOOP Body apparel.

WAKE UP AT THE OPTIMAL TIME

Set a haptic alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time based on your sleep needs and cycles.

MONITOR YOUR HEALTH

A robust sensor suite allows you to monitor your key vital signs: Blood oxygen levels, skin temperature readings, and heart rate metrics.

GET MORE ACCURATE DATA

5 LEDs and 4 photodiodes capture your data more often than most wearables, providing best-in-class accuracy validated in lab studies and with third-party testing.

TRACK METRICS 24/7

Wirelessly charge your WHOOP with a waterproof* battery pack and capture data continuously—even while in the shower or washing dishes.

First things first:
Want to submit your draft or finished work for us to evaluate and do a free Deep Dive? Submit here --> https://bit.ly/BDBDeepDive

Bill Harper and Bryan Elliott break down some new ideas for launching a CPG brand; new trends in brand marketing and more.

About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

About Bryan Elliott:

Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

Special thanks to our sponsor Plunge!

Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:

➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F

➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control

➡️ Sleek exterior design

The all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out!

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!

With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrand

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WHOOP!

Use my special link and get a great deal on a new WHOOP 4.0.

WEAR IT ANY-WEAR

Comfortable enough to wear non-stop thanks to new, durable SuperKnit bands, but flexibly designed to be worn off your wrist in new WHOOP Body apparel.

WAKE UP AT THE OPTIMAL TIME

Set a haptic alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time based on your sleep needs and cycles.

MONITOR YOUR HEALTH

A robust sensor suite allows you to monitor your key vital signs: Blood oxygen levels, skin temperature readings, and heart rate metrics.

GET MORE ACCURATE DATA

5 LEDs and 4 photodiodes capture your data more often than most wearables, providing best-in-class accuracy validated in lab studies and with third-party testing.

TRACK METRICS 24/7

Wirelessly charge your WHOOP with a waterproof* battery pack and capture data continuously—even while in the shower or washing dishes.

First things first:
Want to submit your draft or finished work for us to evaluate and do a free Deep Dive? Submit here --> https://bit.ly/BDBDeepDive

Bill Harper and Bryan Elliott break down some new ideas for launching a CPG brand; new trends in brand marketing and more.

About Bill Harper:
Favorite Quote: “If you asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

Bill is the Chief Creative Officer & CEO of WMH.
Consumers buy/buy-in emotionally, then justify their decisions logically. They can’t tell you what they want, but they can tell you what they don’t want and, more importantly, what they value. Using creative business strategies to turn their insights into traction for brands - via compelling stories that surprise and delight - is what I spend my days trying to achieve.

I believe that the most effective and awe-inspiring work comes from simple ideas executed in simple but elegant ways. The process itself is anything but simple or elegant. Fortunately, I love this sort of challenge. In fact, I live for it. It’s been described by some as a sickness and, if I’m being honest, it’s probably closer to an addiction – one that I’m just unusually comfortable having.

I’ve had the pleasure of struggling over simple and elegant solutions for clients like Carfax, Denny’s, Delsey Luggage, Precision Tune Auto Care, and Music & Arts to name a few and have had the pleasure of being recognized more than 100 times for the effort – including one textbook mention, which I’m particularly proud to call my own.

I’ve been fortunate enough to start four successful agencies and shared the joy of working alongside the insanely talented people who have joined them. When I’m not pouring over the latest Discovery Survey or chasing the next creative strategy, you can find me at home with my amazing wife, three beautiful children and our nearly-Wookie-of-a-dog, Oreo.

It really doesn’t get any better than this.

About Bryan Elliott:

Bryan is an active writer, director and producer running a production company in Los Angeles called Goodbrain. He's also an active writer with a byline on Inc. Magazine and produces a popular business podcast and video series called Behind the Brand.

Special thanks to our sponsor Plunge!

Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:

➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F

➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control

➡️ Sleek exterior design

The all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out!

Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!

Being able to work remotely is a game changer. You don’t have to spend time and money commuting, and often you can work from anywhere in the world. But it has its downsides too - it can get pretty lonely working from home, and if you’re off traveling it can be really hard to find somewhere to sit down and work. WeWork is a co-working space with offices all over the world. They have everything you need - fast WiFi, free tea and coffee, and loads of desk space and meeting rooms, so that you always have somewhere to get your work done, whether that’s alone or with friends an