Your brand doesn’t need more content… it needs more connection. In this episode, Neil sits down with Axel Arzola, a filmmaker-turned-brand strategist who has helped scale content for companies, influencers, and major YouTube channels like Impact Theory.

They unpack what’s really working in content today, from “FaceTime-style” ads and emotional storytelling to using data to drive massive reach on YouTube and beyond. Whether you're a founder, content creator, or brand builder, this episode will shift the way you think about audience connection and creative testing.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why AI content can’t replace human storytelling
✅ The rise of FaceTime-style content and how it’s outperforming flashy videos
✅ Why you shouldn’t “fight the platform” when scaling content
✅ How to build brand resonance by understanding your actual buyer
✅ The value of running multiple creative angles—not just one big idea
✅ How data and narrative work together to scale brand reach
✅ Axel’s journey from Cuba to directing content for millions of viewers

Chapters:
[00:01:32] Axel Arzola: From Filmmaking in Cuba to Brand Storytelling
[00:02:00] AI-Powered Content Is Everywhere, but Is It Working?
[00:06:00] Are We Entering the Era of Deepfake Conversations?
[00:08:23] Can AI Be Useful Without Losing the Human Touch?
[00:15:18] Building a Narrative That Resonates With Your Real Customer
[00:18:00] The Secret to Better Product Research (Hint: Facebook’s Listening)
[00:22:00] Why Data Should Inform Your Creativity
[00:25:11] The Intersection of Filmmaking and Business Growth

🔗 Resources & Links:
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What if the biggest Amazon threat isn’t competition but ignorance? In this episode, Neil sits down with Pasha, a veteran Amazon seller and agency owner with over 13 years of experience. They dig into what’s actually happening behind the scenes on Amazon and why so many sellers are quietly exiting the platform.

Pasha shares how he went from flipping goods on eBay to building and exiting a seven-figure brand, then launching an agency that now manages multiple product lines. You’ll hear real talk on tariffs, inventory strategy, sourcing outside of China, and the data sellers ignore at their own risk.

If you sell on Amazon or are thinking about it, this episode gives you the insider playbook.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why Amazon is seeing fewer sellers but more traffic per brand
✅ How tariffs and Chinese competition are shaking up FBA
✅ The real costs of selling products under $50
✅ Why U.S. manufacturing might be a better play than you think
✅ Lessons from the COVID-era supply chain crisis
✅ The tiered pricing strategy smart sellers are using
✅ Why your listing doesn’t matter if your product choice is wrong
✅ How to prepare for Q4 and avoid stockouts

Chapters:

[00:01:21] How the Amazon Marketplace Has Changed Since 2011
[00:03:24] Tariffs, Regulations, and Why Sellers Are Dropping Off
[00:07:07] Supply Chain Shifts and the Q4 Inventory Crunch
[00:13:11] U.S. Manufacturing, Legal Limits, and Product Theft
[00:18:11] U.S. Manufacturers Reaching Out Post-Tariffs
[00:19:08] Why $50 and Below Products Don’t Work Domestically
[00:22:28] When Agencies Have to Break the Bad News to Clients
[00:24:00] Pasha’s Path: From eBay Hustler to Brand Builder
[00:25:00] Dropping Out of College to Go All-In on Amazon
[00:26:13] Advice for Young Entrepreneurs on Choosing the Right Path

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What if the water in your home is doing more harm than good?

In this episode, Neil sits down with Nelson, a U.S. manufacturer and founder of Sentry H2O, to unpack the dirty truth about most filtration systems and what clean water actually looks like in the 21st century.

Nelson shares how his decades in product manufacturing led him to build a water filtration company that’s not only beating cancer in his own life, but also helping animals live longer, supporting missionaries in Africa, and even getting attention from U.S. political leaders.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why Chinese suppliers are sneaking around tariffs and how to avoid their tactics
✅ How American-made products are regaining global leverage
✅ The toxic truth about “clean” water and what actually gets filtered
✅ How Sentry H2O removes fluoride, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and nanoplastics
✅ Why dogs, horses, and even fish live longer on this water
✅ The founder’s personal story of using oxygenated water to fight cancer
✅ How you can test your water and get a system built specifically for your home

Chapters:

[00:01:02] Nelson’s Background: 25+ Years in Manufacturing

[00:02:20] How China Repackages Products to Dodge Tariffs

[00:04:00] Why U.S. Manufacturing is Gaining Ground

[00:08:03] What Sentry H2O Filters Out (Fluoride, VOCs, Pharmaceuticals, More)

[00:14:02] Whole-Home System: From Dishwasher to Shower

[00:16:22] Portable Filters Designed for Astronauts and Missionaries

[00:18:00] How Nelson Used His Own Water System to Beat a Health Scare

[00:23:01] Pets Prefer It: Dogs, Horses, and Even Fish

[00:25:35] Use Code “NEIL” at SentryH2O.com for 10 Percent Off

[00:27:44] Hydration, Alkalinity, and the Power of Clean Water

🔗 Resources & Links:
📍 Try Sentry H2O → https://www.sentryh2o.com
💧 Use code NEIL for 10 percent off → https://www.sentryh2o.com

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In This Episode We Cover:

✅ The one email that launched a multimillion-user marketplace

✅ What really happens when big brands say no (and how G2A pivoted)

✅ Why culture beats strategy (and how to build it)

✅ What G2A looks for in acquisitions today

⏱️ Chapters:

[1:58] The Origins of G2A: An Email That Started It All

[5:41] Why Passion, Not Profit, Drives G2A

[9:22] The Real Job of a CEO: Solving Problems

[10:21] Culture Eats Strategy: Building Team-Driven Growth

[13:00] Why Lifelong Learning Matters More Than Credentials

[17:39] The Digital Powerhouse Strategy and M&A Criteria

[19:13] Why G2A Invests in Gaming Education

[24:44] How G2A Uses AI Across the Organization

[26:03] AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword

[27:24] Why Marketplaces Offer Better Protection Than Solo Sellers

🔗 Resources & Links:

📍 Visit G2A → https://www.g2a.com/

👉 Connect with Bartosz → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartosz-skwarczek/

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In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why your first 10–20 reviews are everything
✅ How to ethically boost reviews using funnels, inserts, and education
✅ What gets sellers flagged by Amazon’s Terms of Service
✅ The truth about Vine—and why it often backfires
✅ How review removals work (and what actually gets Amazon to take action)

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro: Welcome to the Review War Zone
[01:47] The Vine Program Breakdown (And Its Dark Side)
[05:00] Why Some Reviewers Leave 3 Stars on Purpose
[08:00] What a Review Bomb Looks Like (and How to Spot It)
[09:40] Submitting Review Removal Requests the Right Way
[13:45] What NOT to Do When Asking for Reviews
[15:55] How to Build a TOS-Compliant Review Funnel
[22:11] The 4.2 to 4.5 Star Gap That’s Killing Sales
[27:56] Danan’s Personal Strategy for Getting Ethical Reviews
[31:45] Where to Learn More & Test Danan’s Review GPT

🔗 Resources & Links:

📍 Visit Danan’s site → https://www.ecomtriage.com/

👉 Connect with Danan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danancoleman/

🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and learn the strategies of 8-figure sellers
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👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here:

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In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why most marketing efforts don't lead to clients
✅ The 4 steps of client attraction: Connect, Engage, Pre-Offer, Sell
✅ How to create lead magnets that warm people up for your offer
✅ Why selling should feel like inviting, not convincing

Chapters:
[03:00] Understanding Autoimmune Triggers
[06:00] The 4 Phases of Client Attraction Explained
[09:45] The Right Way to Message People on LinkedIn
[14:30] Why Business is Like Playing Jazz
[16:00] Rejection, Auditions, and Entrepreneurial Grit
[21:00] Best Advice: Decide and Align Fast
[23:00] Dream Guests: Dolly Parton and Madonna
[24:00] Where to Learn More from Hailey

🔗 Resources & Links:

🎧 Listen to Health Coach Nation → https://www.haileyrowe.com/blogs/

📲 Connect with Hailey → https://www.linkedin.com/in/haileyrowe/

🌐 Learn more at → https://www.haileyrowe.com

🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and learn the strategies of 8-figure sellers
👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here:

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In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How Brian lost it all in 2008—and came back smarter
✅ The rise of co-investing clubs and passive real estate deals
✅ What syndications are and how to access them for as little as $5K
✅ How Spark Rental helps investors diversify by deal type, timeline, and geography
✅ What "asymmetric returns" really mean and how to find them
✅ The new path to tax-advantaged real estate without being a landlord

Chapters:
[00:00] Why Real Estate Isn’t Just for Landlords
[01:00] Meet Brian Davis: Early Success, Major Mistakes, and 2008 Collapse
[03:25] Pivoting from Landlording to Passive Investing
[04:40] Launching Spark Rental: From Software to Education to Co-Investing
[06:50] How a Stolen Seed Fund Led to a Better Business Model
[09:45] Syndication Basics: What It Is and Why It Works
[15:00] How Syndication Funding Works (And Who’s Involved)
[16:25] Monthly Club Meetings and Group Vetting of Deals
[18:30] What Returns to Expect from Equity and Debt Investments
[21:30] The Role of Liquidity and Time Commitment in Real Estate
[23:00] Brian’s Final Take: Passive Real Estate Is More Accessible Than You Think

🔗 Resources:

🌐 Learn more about Spark Rental → https://sparkrental.com

🏡 Explore the Co-Investing Club → https://sparkrental.com/co-investing-club

📘 Free Real Estate Investing Resources → https://sparkrental.com/freebies

🎓 Courses on Financial Independence with Real Estate → https://sparkrental.com/fi-courses

Follow Brian Davis:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-davis-spark-rental

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SparkRental

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkRental

🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and learn the strategies of 8-figure sellers
👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here:

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In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ Why perfectionism slows founders down (and what to do instead)

✅ How to scale a service business without outside capital

✅ The hiring trap most entrepreneurs fall into after 20 employees

✅ How fractional CFO services are disrupting traditional finance teams

✅ The power of reorganization and how internal structure drives external success

✅ Why fast, flexible teams win in the new economy

Chapters:

[00:00] Why Perfectionists Struggle to Scale

[00:42] Kevin’s Background: From EY to Venture-Focused CFO Work

[03:00] How Leadership Roles in College Prepared Kevin for Consulting

[04:22] The Power of an Accounting Background in Business

[06:00] Lean Into Strengths, Hire for Weaknesses

[07:30] Hiring Fast, Firing Fast: The 20-Employee Hump

[09:00] Why Operators Make the Best Managers (With Training)

[10:30] Managing a People-Heavy Business vs. Automated E-com

[12:20] The Rise of Fractional CFOs and Lean Finance Teams

[14:00] Scarcity Thinking and Learning to Think Bigger

[15:00] The Evolution of Scaling and Speed in Business

[16:10] Kevin’s Favorite Business Book: Reorg

[19:00] Why Org Structure Should Match Business Strategy

[20:15] The A-Minus Mindset: Shipping Work That Moves the Business

[22:00] Common Pitfalls Smart Operators Still Fall Into

🔗 Resources:

🌐 Learn more about Expo Group → https://www.exbogroup.com

🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and learn the strategies of 8-figure sellers
👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here:

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