Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:00 Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindset

08:25 The Power of Sales and Impact

15:03 Competition, Education, and Excellence

29:01 Transition to Mega Deals

31:30 The Power of Pivoting and Self-Reflection

45:51 The Importance of AI and Sustainability

48:13 Pivoting from a Bad Business Idea

51:09 Confidence, Arrogance, and Success

55:35 Working in Your Energy Zone

58:10 Recognizing Limitations as a Leader

01:01:21 Deal Orchestration, Marketing, and Social Selling in Closing Big Deals

01:21:01 Thorough research and preparation

01:23:07 Building personal brands

01:25:38 The hypocrisy of generic agencies

01:29:12 Going niche and specializing

01:31:14 Involvement in the sales process

01:33:48 Stakeholder mapping and media platform

01:36:15 Scaling with formulas and scalers

01:38:52 The effectiveness of expert-led sales

01:41:02 The role of content and coaching

01:43:48 Creating professional videos

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in Episode 108 of the AAF podcast: Selling And Orchestrating Mega Deals with Christopher Engman. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Christopher Engman is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and large deal advisor in sustainability scale-ups. Christopher spends about 50% of his time on Megadeals, and the rest as an investor and advisor for 16 other companies.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

03:05 Childhood in Nigeria and Upbringing

08:27 Traveling to the United States and Cultural Differences

16:04 Taking Responsibility for Success

22:13 Maturity and Inherent Age in African DNA

25:06 Introversion and Extroversion

27:47 The Gift of Noticing and Observing

29:53 The US: Living in a Bubble

35:08 Finding Opportunities in Germany

36:34 Surrendering and Striving for Excellence

46:07 The Strength and Weakness of American Belief in Oneself

52:29 The Pain and Challenges of Success

57:42 The Importance of Inner Child Work

01:04:18 Manifesting a Better Job

01:11:49 Trusting Life and Giving

01:19:25 Manifesting Financial Success

01:22:15 The Misinterpretation of Manifestation

01:27:37 The Role of Psychedelics and Inner Child Work in Transformation

01:29:01 Believing vs. Knowing: The Power of Personal Experience

01:31:29 Unlocking Core Life Force: The Impact of Opening Sexuality

01:44:12 Exploring the Emotional Differences Between Men and Women

01:45:05 Creating a Safe Space for Men to Heal

01:46:28 The Power of Authenticity in Building Connections

01:53:52 Debunking the Myth of External Achievements

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in Episode 107 of the AAF podcast: Inner Child Work, Manifestation, And Opening Sexuality with Adeyemi Adeyosoye. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Adeyemi has spent 11 years exploring the realms of spirituality, quantum physics, plant medicine and energy. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and business, he moved from a successful career to embark on a profound quest for spiritual understanding. His powerful healing journey led him to develop his own energetic formula, to empower both himself and his clients in unlocking their full potential and experiencing radical transformation.

More recently, after hosting 30+ psychedelic experiences with clients, he launched his new membership program, Otherside, a private and invite-only space for accomplished men on their own journey of transformation. Otherside will guide them to unlock and master their spiritual and emotional selves using his own proven and highly effective transformation formula.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Focus on Storytelling

02:30 Childhood and Pursuing Creative Interests

05:23 Parental Support and Encouragement

07:56 Creating Positive Experiences and Building Confidence

10:08 The Joy of Publishing and Sharing Creative Work

14:27 High School Years and Finding Social Comfort

20:24 Working as a Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

22:53 Building Trust and Creating a Supportive Community

25:37 The Power of Online Communities and Collaboration

29:23 Building Connections with Students for Engagement

38:07 Finding Your Unique Style as a Content Creator

50:14 Passion Project: Teaching through Videos

53:02 Transitioning to Instagram and Lessons Learned

57:43 Monetizing Content and Going Full-Time

01:11:56 Overcoming the Fear of Judgment and Failure

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So excited to share in Episode 106 of the AAF podcast: Lucas O’Keefe's Journey From Elementary School Teacher To Content Creator. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Lucas, a distinguished Adobe Global Ambassador and a retired elementary school teacher, masterfully blends his passion for creativity and community to inspire and engage an audience of over 350,000 online followers. As a full-time content creator, he draws on his diverse experiences to produce enriching and captivating content to inspire today's creative entrepreneurs.

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in Episode 105 of the AAF podcast: Your True Calling Will Find You Once You Stop Trying with Erwin B. Valencia. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Dr. Erwin Benedict Valencia is an AWARD-WINNING MULTI-HYPHENATE: High-Performance Coach, Wellness Expert, GRATITUDE Scientist, Mentor, Speaker, 2x Non-Profit Founder, Community Leader, AI Enthusiast, Wellness Tech Advisor, and more.

His most recent post was with the New York Knicks as Director of Training and Conditioning, leading all Medical, Performance, & Wellness initiatives for close to a decade. He initiated the team's mindfulness program alongside legendary coach Phil Jackson, started the 1st-ever in-season daily breathwork program in the NBA, and was the first to collaborate with the meditation app Headspace for it to be used as part of the team's recovery strategies.

His current passions lie with his two non-profits, Grasshopper Project and GRATITUDE GANG, focusing on MENTORSHIP and MENTAL HEALTH respectively.

He is currently on a year-long SABBATICAL, spending more time in the Philippines, rediscovering his roots, giving back, and practicing what he preaches.

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in Episode 104 of the AAF podcast: Glo Atanmo's Journey From A Broke Travel Blogger To A Thriving Entrepreneur. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

After venturing to almost 100 countries across 6 continents, her digital storytelling has landed her in Oprah Magazine and Forbes. At the same time, she’s partnered with brands like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Target, Delta Air Lines, GoPro, and more, on marketing campaigns that went on to reach tens of millions of people.

You can hear her down-to-earth advice on The Glo Show podcast, watch her pep talks on YouTube, or scroll through her Instagram for daily inspiration.

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So excited to share in Episode 103 of the AAF podcast: How Magic Brings People Together With Jay Jay Live. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

@JayJayLive, International Speaker and Global PR Agency helps companies and personal brands use the power of the media to position themselves as the go-to in their space.

He is disrupting the PR space by creating a tech platform that allows people to feature themselves in the media without paying the crazy retainers and all the fake fluff and hype.

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in Episode 102 of the AAF podcast: How Recognizing Patterns Helped Eric Siu Level Up His Business. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Eric Siu is the founder of the digital marketing agency Single Grain. He also hosts two podcasts: Marketing School & Leveling Up, with over 100M downloads combined. Over the years, Eric has helped companies such as Amazon, Uber, Airbnb, and Salesforce acquire more customers. Eric also hosts a marketing mastermind where 100 of the best in media, marketing, and business get together in Beverly Hills. He is also the author of 'Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life'. He also speaks around the world on marketing, SaaS, and SEO. Eric also invests in companies such as Eight Sleep, Levels, Fountain Health, Synthesis, and more. Finally, Eric is a member of communities such as YPO and TED.

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in Episode 101 of the AAF podcast: Ryan Alford On Being Resourceful & Making Money. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Ryan is a marketing influencer and a visionary entrepreneur. He owns five diverse companies and is the host of Right About Now, the number one marketing and business show on Apple Podcasts that's generated eight figures in revenue. He is also building the podcast network, adding shows and talent that want to leverage that system and leave a legacy while driving true outcomes for themselves and their partners.

His agency, Radical, helps B2B companies win in marketing that works. Now Vertical works as an extension of your team to bring modern skillsets and big ideas to generate results.

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