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372: Conform Or Be Cast Out -with Logan Albright

372: Conform Or Be Cast Out -with Logan Albright

It's okay to be different.

Logan Albright makes the argument that we need to promote nonconformity. His new book, "Conform Or Be Cast Out", specifically focuses on the ways in which society has historically identified those who are different with literal evil, whether it be demonic possession, witchcraft, or devil worship, and covers everything from religious freedom to medical abnormalities.

 

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Logan Albright  
Thank you so much for having me. It's a pleasure to be here.

Brian Nichols  
Absolutely. Logan, thank you for joining the program. And that thank you for all the work you have been doing along with the amazing team of over at free, the people headed by the great Matt Kibby and the wonderful Terry Kibby you guys have done phenomenal work and you help tell stories, which is I think sometimes an under utilized art that we could really focus on in the greater Liberty world and we're kind of going to be doing that today because you have a brand new book called conform or be cast out and there's a reason people hear that and they might say, Hmm, that sounds familiar logon maybe it's because it sounds a little something like here let me go ahead yeah, this is great audio here we go. Little like this

now your astute audio listener gonna be like Hey, I know that sound that's the sound of Rush Yes. And the greatest drummer alive Neil pure subdivisions and that's one of the lines from that song. And I'll pause here because I know that's gonna be hard to hear. Oh, sadly no longer the greatest drummer alive. That's right. I know I just actually forgot about that that now I remember again and now I'm sad. Yes, Neil pure rest in peace. One of one of the best drummers now of all time. I remember there was the video of him doing a drum solo it was like a nine minute video and he's just he's just a master in his craft. But beyond that the actual work he does from the percussion standpoint going to the songwriting the lyrics. I would love to hear starting off Logan as we look at, you know, your storytelling. What was the inspiration that you took from Neil Peart from rush as you go ahead and author your book conform, or be cast out?

Logan Albright  
Yeah, so actually, I had the idea for the book first. It's something that I've been kind of mulling over for a while. And the basic thesis of the book is to look at the ways in which societies have punished or demonized nonconformists throughout the history and I'm looking at a very specific type of demonization, a literal demonization, in which people are identifying nonconformists with some sort of metaphysical evil, whether it be devil worship or witches or demonic possession or something like that. And the title just suggested itself to me like very naturally, because I am big rush fan, I listen to all their stuff. And I love that song. It's one of my very favorites of theirs that it just was a happy accident that that title fit perfectly. I actually have on the cover of my book here. This is an illustration from Paradise Lost and you see Lucifer being cast out for his unwillingness to conform. So it just fit perfectly and I think it's a great title and very catchy and I do owe neil peart a debt of gratitude for that.

Brian Nichols  
So I'm just guessing shot in the dark that the idea of nonconformity maybe came top of mind and era of oh what this past two almost years now which is horrifying even think about this this COVID ism that's been going around this institutionalized hypochondria ism that I found hypochondria, ism hypochondria, whatever the word is, regardless, if you don't conform to it, you're looked at sometimes, like you have four heads like you are a demon. Dig into that, is that is that maybe something that inspired you to focus on this specifically right now? Logan?

Logan Albright  
Actually, no, because I wrote this book in 2019. And just to take it a while to get published, but you know, to quote another rush lyric Prusa, Sean's pusilla meme shows like things just are always the same, you have the same struggles through over and over again. And, you know, it happens to be incredibly relevant right now, which is, I guess, fortunate for me in a certain sense, but I'd rather not be the case, how relevant it is because we're certainly in an era where we're being very heavily pressured to conform to a certain mindset, even when it doesn't make any logical or scientific sense.

Brian Nichols  
Yeah, well, conformity right now. Yeah, if you don't conform, you're looked at like, let's go back to the very beginning. And that's also kind of scary that you hadn't written that when when COVID came because that's, that's just speaking to, yeah, these themes kind of carry throughout history. And we really, we need to learn from it. Yeah, the history doesn't repeat itself, necessarily, but it certainly rhymes. But when you're looking at, when you're looking at this literal demonization, I would love to see you because you you obviously can look at the confines of what's happening with this COVID hysteria. You see a lot of people who can't have conversations, and I would I would love to sit, you know, have you dig into when you're going into the actual is a story that you're telling a narrative? And if so, how are you articulating this non conformity in the lens of the the actual story itself.

Logan Albright  
It's not a single narrative, but I'm trying to trace the phenomenon through its historical roots through a variety of high profile incidents throughout history and in a number of different facets, like there's a chapter on medical non conformism, which is incredibly relevant right now. And you know, there's a chapter is about the Salem witch trials and the Inquisition and things like that. One of my favorite subjects is the Satanic Panic of the 70s and 80s, in which there was just the specter of these satanic rituals that didn't exist, that people were freaking out about and afraid of, and their fear led them to do horrible things and ruin people's lives. That's something that we're certainly seeing right now. And, you know, we're fear has taken over the mainstream narrative, and people are just terrified. And, and we're seeing this where you refuse to do something maybe with your own body or with your children that you're demanded to do. And they're not only disagreeing with your choice to do that, but they're kind of trying to categorize you as some sort of moral evil, because you were refusing to get vaccinated or you don't want to get your children vaccinated, or you don't want to wear a mask outside by yourself. You're a bad person, you're hurting other people. And it's, it's this kind of moralizing, this moral majority, which used to be on the right, you know, a lot of the examples in my book come from the Christian right? People who are saying, you know, you have to obey our way of doing things or else you're morally wrong. And now we're seeing it on the left. So I mean, it's both sides are certainly capable of this.

Brian Nichols  
No, let's go Brandon. I mean, just like look at like, if you don't conform to that being just like the worst thing ever said, You're you also look like you're one of the the people with three heads, but you're touching on what you're talking about in an article you actually just wrote over the brownstone Institute. I'm going to go ahead and look here. It's medical nonconformity. And it's persecution and you start off with a tendency for society to exert pressure on its members to conform to certain behavioral norms is nothing new. It's easy to see how in the earliest human societies where the basic survival was precarious. At best, the nonconformist might represent a threat to a group stability and would therefore be discouraged by whatever means necessary. I mean, right there just hit the nail on the head in terms of what just happened over the past two years and how people not only have been reacting but also how have they been really connected. to react, you look at what I will look at the mainstream corporate media and what they have done in terms of helping propagate this COVID Fear porn. It's ridiculous. You can, at one point acknowledge the dangers of COVID. But the same point in time have a rational ability to make logical decisions based on the number one the data and information available. But number two, your own personal risk assessments you I mean, that's, I don't know what's so crazy about that we can make risk assessments, we do it every single day you drive to work in the day, you're making the risk assessment that you could get in a car accident that somebody could be a drunk driver and hits you, all these bad things can happen. But we we still make these decisions. But then you you apply Well, it's a virus logon, and it's a virus and it could be in the air, and you could be unintentionally putting people at risk. And that becomes a hard argument. And at the very beginning of the pandemic, There were articles, tweets, all galore. There's no libertarians and a pandemic. Remember, though, remember all that that was so much fun. And now all said it's like, actually, actually, everybody pretty much ends up being a libertarian at the end of a pandemic. And that's why I think I mean, we're recording here on election night, I have a strong gut feeling we're going to see Glenn Younkin just just trample Terry McAuliffe there in Virginia, knock on wood if I'm if I'm wrong, but fingers crossed, because I think that will be a start to a big change. But going back to the conformity, how do we answer that? Because I mean, at the onset, there's a lot of libertarians, I'm not going to point fingers though I could easily who Whirlpool? Yeah, well, you know, either, right? We could end up hurting people, and they, unfortunately play the role of useful idiot. But what would be the answer to the well, you could have a virus you could get other people sick. Logan, what what should be the libertarian response?

Logan Albright  
There's a couple of ways you could answer that question, I think, his historical argument and there's sort of the the knowledge problem argument. First of all, if you look at historical examples, where the government has tried to mandate certain types of medical procedures, or you know, heavily encouraged, but medical procedures, it doesn't always end well. It's ended very badly. I'm really fond to pointing out the eugenics experiments in the early 20th century, which nobody ever likes to talk about. They're kind of buried in history, I don't think they're taught in schools. But you know, the government was forcibly sterilizing 10s, of 1000s of American citizens without their consent. And because they thought it would improve the race, it was this idea of, you know, if we, if we make sure that unfit, people don't breed, our race will be better in the future for the common good, which is a really evil idea, but was very popular and mainstream at the time. And we elected a eugenicist president in Woodrow Wilson. So like, this is not a fringe movement. And that was horrible. And we only stopped when we went to war with the Nazis and realized that they were doing the same thing. And maybe it wasn't a good look for us. But you have other things like the thalidomide experiments to where you had all these babies born with deformities. And you have these, like the radium girls were radium was this new treatment that was put in toothpaste and mints and chewing gum and stuff, and just caused massive amounts of radiation poisoning. The the people in charge are the people in government, I don't even want to give them the dignity of calling them in charge. They don't know everything, you know, and they make mistakes. And when you mandate something on a population wide level, if it goes wrong, it goes wrong for everybody. And so it's much better to let people make their individual choices, and some are going to make the right choice and some are going to make the wrong choice. But you don't run the risk of just wiping out an entire group of people because you made the wrong decision and mandated it for everybody. So that's a really strong argument against those type of mandates. I think

Brian Nichols  
I, I had this conversation with one of my employees a couple weeks ago, we were going back and forth, you know, on a lunch break, just mental mental jujitsu, and it was fun. He's a little bit younger, and he's definitely more left leaning. And I gotten to the point now where I think he started understand that he's actually more of like a, almost a left libertarian, which I know that a lot of people in the audience were like, what, but it's more so the understanding that hey, if you are going to go ahead and have a society let like almost like a voluntary society, right? If you want go pay crazy amounts of taxes, sure, go go have that world and then we'll have our world that's fine. I think he's starting to find he's more of that. But one of the arguments that I keep on going back to when I'm having this conversation, it's not even really an argument. It's just more of a question I will pose to him and I will say okay, well so what will you do in the situation that whatever your moral good person is doing, all of a sudden gets replaced by the worst person in the world? What will you do then? And every time he's just kind of like has that moment and you realize he's starting to get it because if you if you have a situation where that one person, good or bad for good purposes or more nefarious purposes, will have that top down decision impacts everybody there is no ability for market recourse and you had another great line in the article I was actually scrolling here when you were talking to try to find it. You say I recently stumbled across a reference to mandatory vaccination in a 1905 essay, entitled How I became a socialist by Jack London London explains that he was forcibly injected by a medical student during a period of incarceration for vagrancy and cites the incident as part of a long list of grievances against how the poor are treated. And this is where you go into the quote, ear I stayed into I straighten to Niagara Falls was nabbed by a fee hunting constable denied the right to plead guilty or not guilty sentence out of hand to 30 days in prison for having no fixed abode and no visible means of support, handcuffed and chained to a bunch of men similar circumstance carted down country to Buffalo registered at the Erie County penitentiary had my head clipped, and my budding moustache shape was dressed in combat stripes compulsorily vaccinated by a medical student who practice on such as we made to march the lockstep and put to work under the eyes of guards armed with Winchester rifles, all for the adventuring in blonde, beastly fashion. Wow, wow. I mean, and that's from 1905. And now we're seeing again, this conversation take place. And one I know, I know, Twitter is not real life. I get that. However, there are people on Twitter, who are real people. And I've seen some people, especially in the pro Australia, New Zealand camp. I don't think that that would be anything they would be too upset with Logan.

Logan Albright  
Yeah. And I think that that London quote is particularly interesting, because he was a committed socialist throughout his life. And he is articulating a lot of the complaints that you see the modern socialist movement complaining about which I think that they rightly complain about things like police abuses and prison abuses, and the way that the poor are treated by the state, which I totally agree with those complaints. And one of his complaints is that they're injecting him with medicine against his will. And like, you would think people who are worried about police power and who are worried about persecution of the poor would have a problem with this, because you know, it's the poor who suffer under these things always. And we know now that, you know, minority communities are the ones who have the lower vaccination rates across the country. And, you know, they may have very good reason to be skeptical of vaccinations and historically speaking, and but, you know, trying to coerce them into doing this, it doesn't seem very, it doesn't seem to fit with the other complaints that the socialists have about the abuses of police power.

Brian Nichols  
Well, how do we, how do we win them over then? Right, because this, this whole show is focused on sales and marketing. So let's go back to the the nonconformity argument from the onset. This is the mentality we have to at least get them to be open with and let's maybe go back a step. Are they the market now? I mean, I see a lot of people on the far left, I would say, have kind of given up on principles in pursuit of power. That's scary to me.

Logan Albright  
What's starting to happen on the right to you're seeing a reactionary right wing saying, Well, if the left is just going to be after power, we might as well do the same thing, because it's us or them at this point. And both sides are very frightening to me. I think there's so few people at principle left, that it's really scary to see that and I don't honestly know how to persuade them on what we're trying to do it for the people is to, to show people that this is not a good way I had hoped going back to the point that you made about the people in power, I had hoped that the Donald Trump administration would wake a lot of people up to the fact that when you give the president such unlimited unchecked power, and someone like Donald Trump becomes president, that may not be good for everybody, maybe we should be a little careful about that. It doesn't seem to have taught anybody that lesson. So I don't know. But I just tried to have kind of one to one conversations with people and say, you know, you have to realize if this can be used to do something you want, it can also be used to do something you fear and hate. And that's the nature of power.

Brian Nichols  
Well, I use that as one of the main arguments, not even I keep on saying the word, the word argument. I think that's just like in our mind now what you have to say, whenever you're making a position, that's the premise, there we go of my book, I wrote the e book for Z steps to help sell liberty to friends and family. And the whole idea is that you don't have to be the person standing in the front of the auditorium with a crowd of 300. You don't have to be the person sitting behind the microphone, talking to an audience of 1000s. No, you you what you can do is you can be the person at the watercooler talking to Bill and Jan and and just listening to what they're talking about the issues they care about. And then if they're looking if they're open, you can tell and this is the other thing too. You can tell when somebody is open for business, right? If they're ready to have a conversation, you can tell you know, and when you enter into that conversation that you're willing to offer solutions, and truly help them uncover not just you know what the pain points are but how they can actually over Come them, show them that path forward. Right there, I find that I get more success going that route than browbeating people than arguing with people. If anything, argument, people just reinforces the positions that you believe in the first place. And you have what we have now what you just talked about, right? The two sides who have gotten even more polarized, and now they're just going to wield power. And you have to fish just fighting each other. And and what do you do? What? And let me ask you this, what do you do? How do we turn down the intensity turn down the rhetoric to be able to at least have, I would say, the larger group of people in the middle to be able to have a civil rational conversation?

Logan Albright  
Well, I think that it has to be done on the individual level, I don't know if there's kind of a scalable mass way to do this. Because there has to be a foundation of trust, in order to get people to think about what you're saying and listen to you. I've always said that you can't change other people's minds, they can only change their own minds. And they have to be in a position where they're willing to make that change. So I've been having all kinds of great conversations about this book with people I've been talking, it's kind of a broad crossover appeal and the topic of the book. So like, I had an interview the other day with a fundamentalist Christian. And then the very next day, I had an interview with a guy from the Satanic Temple. And they were both fantastic conversations. And we listened to each other, and we disagree on certain things. But we like we have share a basic, you know, desire to live free and to, you know, be able to express ourselves without being persecuted. And so you really have to get people who are willing to listen to you and have those conversations. And then if you publish those conversations, then maybe other people will find them and learn something from them. But I really think there has to, you have to build that foundation of trust, because otherwise people are just going to think that you're trying to sell them something, you're trying to convince them of something that they don't want to be convinced up and they put their shields up. And once their shields are up, you're not going to get to make any headway whatsoever. So you have to like show that you're a good person and you're not out to hurt them or control them. Yes, well, here's my ideas, listen to them. I think that's the way you have to go about it.

Brian Nichols  
I'm fist bump and off off camera here, Logan, because in sales, that is easily one of the most under underappreciated and underutilized skills is building that natural trust. And you do that by being authentically you and showing you care and building that connection. If you just go in and you show that you're just trying to sell something right there, red flags go up there, like us guy has commissioned breath. I know he's just trying to sell me something. And one of the things I make it a point to do, whenever I you know, engage in a conversation with a person on the phone, if I'm having a next step and stuff and I'm able to build some rapport, I feel comfortable. Rather they I feel they they're more comfortable enough for the the email I'll say, by the way, you know, what are one of the one or two worst things you hate about sales guys, and you know what they always are, number one, they're always trying to sell me something that I don't need. Meaning they don't care about what I actually need, what problems I have. And number two, they don't make me feel special. They just make me feel like I am a means to an end. So if I need to hit my quota at the end of the month, then it's just you know, it's this person plus this person equals coaching. And I now I've made my quota and on to the next. And that's that's not a salesperson that that's an order taker who's just going on to the next. So we see this in politics, too. And that's why I think what you're doing along with Matt and the team over free the people has been so successful, because, I mean, I took the document here, you guys would Thomas Massie and I've been able to share it with lefty friends. And they didn't realize it was Oh, is that Thomas Massie that COVID Thomas Massie and then also like their brains explode, because as they watch the documentary, they don't think of him that way. They think of him as this guy who's this eco friendly guy living on a self sustaining farm in Kentucky. And he's just happens to be a congressman

Logan Albright  
and humanizes him and shows that he's more than just a set of political positions.

Brian Nichols  
BINGO, BINGO. And that, I think right there is exactly the path that we need to take. If we want to have long lasting success. Even if it's not necessarily on the micro level, if we're trying to build some type of solution going forward as a larger movement, that is the template that works. So follow the template at least instead of just trying to reinvent the wheel every single time. But back to what we want to talk about. And that is your book. So obviously conform or be cast that we want people to be able to go ahead and find that now. Where can they go ahead and find I didn't see I was going to our email here. I didn't see a link, where can they go ahead and purchase this bad boy?

Logan Albright  
Right? Well, it's available on amazon.com. Right now, it's actually coming out December 1, so you can pre order it now. Great Christmas gift for people who are looking for something available on amazon.com and Barnes and noble.com. Wherever fine books are sold. I believe the e book is due to be out imminently. So if you want an e book rather than a paperback, you can get that as well. You can also go to my website, which is Logan all bright.com and do all my work there. And there's not that's the way to get it, but there's lots of different avenues to purchase it. If you don't want to go through Amazon, you can go through the publisher directly or you can go through Barnes and Noble or any of those other sites.

Brian Nichols  
And how about that? If they do want to go to Amazon? I'll make it easy. We'll make it an easy show link here. Brian Nichols show.com forward slash conform. Hi, how about that? I'll bring you right to the link. And how about this for the end of the show? Look I'm I like to do is give you a platform to really focus on anything from the conversations that you want the audience to leave with. And obviously the nonconformity, I think, is something that we really we focused on, and I think we really should hammer home. So is there anything in that world you want to focus on specifically? And then otherwise? Anything Top of Mind firewall, my friend? Yeah, I

Logan Albright  
think that like first and foremost that I consider myself an individualist, there's all these labels, you can apply you call him I call myself a libertarian, I call myself an anarchist. But you know, first and foremost, I'm an individualist because I value the dignity and the sovereignty of the individual. And that's kind of what the motivating factor for this book is to celebrate people, and to defend people who embrace their individuality, and to go out on a limb and do something different. And the point I'd like to make about this is that while you know, in primitive societies being a non conformance could be dangerous to the group. It's also impossible to make any progress without people who are willing to do something different. If you keep doing the same thing over and over again, you're not going to stagnate, you're never going to do anything different. So we need nonconformist and society, to bring us forward and to do things. And when you have this inherent hostility towards them and wanting to beat them down and persecute them and stop them from being different, and demand conformity, you you're inhibiting progress itself. And while there are certainly types of non conformism that aren't good, there's, you know, per se, I think nonconformity should not be punished just because it's different. And I think that we're all individuals and we can all find something within ourselves that's a little different from everybody else, and we wouldn't want that to be attacked by other people. So we should extend the same generosity and charity to other people.

Brian Nichols  
It's okay to be different not only is it okay to be different actually in sales being different is a differentiator which helps you when that being said Logan, it's a great conversation and folks, again, you want go ahead and get the book Brian Nichols show.com, forward slash, conform, conform, or be cast out. Thank you so much, Logan Albro for joining us here on today's episode of Brian Nichols show.

Logan Albright  
Thank you so much for having me, Brian. It was a lot of fun. Have you checked out

Brian Nichols  
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Logan Albright is the Head Writer for Free the People Foundation and the author of “Conform or Be Cast Out: The (Literal) Demonization of Nonconformists.

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523: The Art of Influence (How if You're Winsome, You May Win Some!) …

Speaking the truth in love means considering the other person's interests and doing it out of helping the other person. But sometimes you need to say something that they're not necessarily going to like.

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Aug. 31, 2022

574: 4 EFFECTIVE Sales Pitches from 4 Former Presidents

In today's episode, I'm walking through 4 speeches/ads from 4 past presidents and outlining why they worked and what we can learn from them.

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Aug. 6, 2022

556: Meet the CYPHERPUNK STOCKBROKER Running for US Senate in New Ham…

Bruce is running on a platform of privacy, decentralization, and digital freedom. In this episode, we talk about his campaign and how the principles behind those ideas can change our world.

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June 27, 2022

532: Get Paid In Crypto - Learn How to Automatically Convert Your Pay…

GetHedge makes it simple to get paid in crypto by automatically converting your pay into Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum.

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June 16, 2022

525: Messaging Matters - Why Libertarians Have Continued to Lose the …

Facts don't care about your feelings? I mean, sure, facts don't care about your feelings, but feelings sell. And that's where we're losing the battle. It's the battle on actually appealing to people's feelings, and appealing to people's emotions

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July 21, 2021

285: Freedom is Nature! -with Dr. Adrian Bejan

Freedom makes sense because not freedom is not only nature... freedom is science!

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May 19, 2023

726: Trump's Achilles' Heel - Will Trump's Pandemic Handling Make or …

@KDCodyTN Returns to discuss how Trump's pandemic handling could make or break his 2024 prospects

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July 14, 2022

545: The Alpha Mission - A New Vision of Black Wall Streets Across th…

How the "JUST DO BUSINESS" approach is the pathway for ending the generational poverty of black communities across the country, by proving that the Free Enterprise System works for everyone.

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May 10, 2022

499: Capitalizing on the Parallel Economy & Defeating Wokeness (with …

There is a whole separate economy emerging for the people that are just tired of the wokeness. And they just want a break.

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Feb. 22, 2022

447: Economics For Business (with Hunter Hastings)

Giving business owners and entrepreneurs the Austrian economic tools, intelligence, and community to win in today's marketplace.

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May 5, 2021

241: To Sell Freedom, Tell Better Stories -with Matt Kibbe

How can telling better stories help #SellLiberty? Matt Kibbe returns to the program to show how storytelling is a crucial tool in the toolbelt in helping illustrate our ideas and our solutions to a market of non-libertarians who are looking …

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Jan. 3, 2022

424: Gifting the Opportunity of Being Wrong (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can giving someone the opportunity to be wrong help us win more deals?

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Nov. 9, 2021

376: Trigger Event Selling (with Craig Elias)

Harnessing the trigger events that turn prospects into customers.

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Oct. 14, 2022

606: How Can Sales Strategies Help Push Musicians & Artists to the Ne…

On today's episode, I'm over on Chis Goyzueta's podcast, "Making it with Chris G", where I'm helping explain how sales strategies can help musicians and artists take their craft to the next level.

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Oct. 31, 2022

614: Do We Need to Declare a Pandemic Amnesty?

Emily, who forced her kids to mask while hiking OUTSIDE now says we need to forgive one another for what we did and said when we were "in the dark about COVID". Today, I outline why my answer to her …

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March 21, 2023

706: Big Changes Coming to The Brian Nichols Show!

Big Changes & Exciting News - The Brian Nichols Show's Revamp!

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March 13, 2023

700: Bringing Calvin Coolidge Back to Life with AI

@AP4Liberty & @SteffiP4Liberty Unveiling the Making of 'Calvin the Coolest President

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March 3, 2023

694: House on FIRE- America's Dark Future & The Power of Narrative

House on Fire: @mattjbatt's Cautionary Tale for America's Dark Future

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Aug. 25, 2021

304: Helping People Buy School Choice -with Corey DeAngelis

Selling is half the battle... helping people buy is where we win!

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Feb. 22, 2023

687: The COVID Mask Delusion - Revealing the MYTHS Surrounding Mask M…

Unveiling the TRUTH behind the COVID mask delusion

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Oct. 3, 2022

597: Don't Argue with Donkeys - (Even When they Say the Grass is Blue…

This week, we're going to explore this question and more as I take you through the old tale of why you should never argue with a donkey, no matter what color it claims its grass is. And how does this …

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Sept. 9, 2021

317: Becoming the Trusted Advisor (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can using expert insights help you become your prospect's go-to trusted advisor?

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Nov. 21, 2022

628: Can We Sell More Liberty By Saying Less?

Want to sell more? Then try saying less. Sounds counterintuitive, I know. But it’s true. In fact, many of the most successful consumer brands and political organizations in the world do just that—and it works for them. So, how can …

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Dec. 19, 2022

646: How to Make Compelling Arguments that Win Over Voters? Expert Ti…

Discover the Secrets of Making Compelling Arguments and Persuading Others with VA Delegate Nick Freitas

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March 3, 2022

454: What's the DNA of a Top Sales Pro? (with Tim Wackel)

How do the top sales pros get to where they are? Hard work? DNA? A little of both?

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Jan. 13, 2023

659: A Beginner's Guide to Selling Freedom with a Smile

Learn how to effectively explain libertarianism to your friends and family by using sales and marketing strategies on this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Feb. 1, 2023

672: The TRUTH Behind MrBeast Helping 1,000 Blind People See For The …

The Good, the Bad, and the Generous: @MrBeast Under Fire

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Jan. 9, 2023

655: Standing Up for Small Business - The Inspiring Story of Beloved …

Small Businesses Matter: One Owner's Inspiring Journey of Resistance and Persistence

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Dec. 13, 2021

406: The Human Element (feat. Brian Nichols)

Serving Your Clients By Being Uniquely You & By Bringing The Human Touch

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Dec. 15, 2021

407: How to Build a "Dream Team" -with Dane Espegard

How can dreaming big and focusing on bettering the individual help us build phenomenal teams?

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March 16, 2022

462: Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other (with Cor…

Talking about difficult topics doesn't have to be as bad as we think.

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Nov. 30, 2022

633: 5 Ways to INSTANTLY Improve Your Persuasion & Communication Skil…

Persuasion is a crucial skill for anyone in business—whether you're convincing your boss to give you a raise or trying to close a client on the phone. But it's not as easy as it sounds. In fact, some people spend …

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March 27, 2021

BONUS: The Ugly Truth About the Lockdowns (Time to Reopen Society) -w…

The data, facts, and realities of COVID were far away from what the media and public health institutions were presenting to the world at the advent of the pandemic. And while the controlling narrative was that of lockdowns and fear …

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Jan. 6, 2023

654: How to WIN Your Local Election - FREE EBOOK SNEAK PEEK!

Win Your Local Election: Tips and Strategies from Our Free Ebook

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March 24, 2022

468: Upending Outdated Approaches to Medical Research & Enabling Univ…

Healthcare access should not be limited to the wealthy, the insured, or the geographically well located. Healing is for everyone.

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Nov. 11, 2022

622: Can Libertarianism Help Save the WORLD?!

On today's episode, I present a series of reasons why libertarianism offers some brilliant solutions to many of the world's problems. We'll talk about 5 ways in which libertarianism can save humanity.

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Oct. 18, 2022

608: Eternal Spring - The Falun Gong's Fight Against Communist Chines…

Today, we discuss the Falun Gong's fight against Chinese Communist Party propaganda and persecution, as we dig into the story of a group of heroes who sought to highjack the CCP corporate television broadcasts in 2002.

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Oct. 11, 2022

603: Changing Hearts, Minds, & Laws to Build a Freer Society

Market-based solutions that create change, and how they're working to make people aware of the power they have to change their government.

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March 16, 2022

461: NFL Extravaganza: BuyTheBroncos DOA! (with Sean O'Brien)

The Denver Broncos are officially up for sale, and a group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are planning on putting their hat in the ring!

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Sept. 20, 2022

588: Good People Bring Out the Good in People - The Importance of Com…

I've known Remso for about a number of years and have been thoroughly impressed with his ability to connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them. This quality is what drove him to start Club Memos—a group dedicated to …

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March 25, 2022

469: Why This Chinese Immigrant Fears the United States is on a Path …

“I fear the country I love is becoming like the country I left.”

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May 3, 2021

240: The Unified Theory of Scare Stories -with Dr. Patrick Moore

What are the two emotions that drive buyers into action? Love and...? Fear. Knowing that, how is fear being using to sell us on massive government policies with price tags ranging from the billions and even trillions of dollars. Dr. …

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March 29, 2022

471: You Can Do It! Spread Positivity... Recklessly! (feat. Brian Nic…

How can changing your outlook help your mental health AND your career prospects!?

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April 4, 2022

473: Mastering the Upsell (with Victor Antonio)

The fastest way to revenue growth is not finding new business - it's upselling to your existing customer base!

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June 11, 2021

262: Imagine A World Without Veteran Suicide -with Wyly Gray from Vet…

How can a plant known as the "vine of the dead" help heal instead of simply treating symptoms in the living?

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April 15, 2022

482: Why Do the Elites HATE Elon Musk So Much!? (with Hannah Cox & Br…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Hannah Cox and Brad Polumbo to discuss Elon Musk potentially buying Twitter, and why the elites have been reacting like it's "the end of the world". "I just I …

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April 27, 2022

490: Building a Story Brand and Using the Right Strategies (with Morg…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Morgan Bonwell (Founder, Right Strategies) to discuss the importance of building a storybrand to help candidates and campaigns effectively meet their constituents wh...

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July 28, 2021

289: The Future of Nuclear Energy -with Mark Schneider

How is nuclear energy a solution to climate change, energy independence, and planetary prosperity?

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May 2, 2022

493: Can't Sell, Won't Sell - Advertising, Politics, & Culture Wars (…

Why adland has stopped selling and started saving the world.

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May 5, 2022

496: Tolerance vs. Acceptance & Setting Narratives vs. Responding to …

Tolerance isn't blind acceptance. Nor is it tacit acceptance.

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May 6, 2022

497: Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom! (with Dr. Patri…

Returning to The Brian Nichols Show today is Dr. Patrick Moore (Author, "Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom") to discuss how most of the scare stories in the media today are based on things that are invisible, li...

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May 9, 2022

498: How to Talk About Roe v. Wade /Abortion without Tempers Flaring …

The conversation towards abortion/Roe v. Wade has always been a heated discussion... but does it have to be that way?

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May 11, 2022

500: 5 of My Favorite Episodes From Over the Past 500 Shows (feat. Br…

After 4 and 1/2 years, we've hit an incredible milestone at The Brian Nichols Show. Not only have we hit the top 1.5% of podcasts globally , but we have just reached our 500th episode! Today, I'm sharing 5 of …

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May 17, 2022

504: How Has Inflation Impacted Small Business? (with David Belman)

Inflation has been felt at the grocery store, at the gas pump, at the car dealership, traveling.... okay, pretty much everywhere. And yes, that means that the home building industry has been hit just as hard. How hard has it …

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Aug. 18, 2021

300: The Undefeated Marketing System -with Phillip Stutts

How to grow your business and build your audience using the secret formula that elects presidents.

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Oct. 29, 2021

365: How Do You Ask Great Questions?! -with Tim Wackel

Asking great questions. It is both a science AND an art.

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Nov. 8, 2021

375: Being Courageous in the Name of Freedom & Truth (Feat. Dr. Adria…

"The word freedom is very important, because it's not discussed freely and openly and courageously in academia."

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June 7, 2022

518: How Is this Old-School Retro Gamer Enhancing the Sales Experienc…

When people are best friends with other people, they usually stay at a company.

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July 17, 2023

748: Grassroots Efforts & Local Elections - Establishing Trust with V…

Discover Joshua Toms' journey from socialist to a Libertarian City Council candidate, as he shares insights on wealth disparity, social issues, and the impact of local politics in Lebanon, Ohio,

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July 15, 2023

747: Decoding the Path to Victory - 2024 Election Insights for Trump,…

@rkmcshane discuss the path to victory for top GOP & DNC candidates, shedding light on campaign strategies, key issues, and the challenges faced in the ever-evolving political landscape.

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Sept. 29, 2021

335: You're Selling Change! -with Victor Antonio

Stop overthinking the sales process... remember that you're selling change!

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April 10, 2023

711: Do You Know What's REALLY in Your Cannabis Products? 🌿

CEO Brian Fitzpatrick of @GetInQredible discusses how his company is using blockchain and third-party verification to ensure safe, quality CBD products in the cannabis industry.

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Feb. 9, 2023

678: How to Build Trust (Works EVERY SINGLE Time)

Discover the key to success in leadership with trust expert Darryl Stickel on the importance of trust in organizations and society

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Jan. 30, 2023

670: The COVID Conspiracy - UNMASKED

@NickHudsonCT unmasks the TRUTH behind the COVID-19 pandemic and its political connections in this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Dec. 3, 2021

396: Cutting Through the Clutter -with Art Sobczak

"The only way to cut through the clutter is to have a message that is going to resonate with the prospect and what's going on in their world, right at that very moment."

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Nov. 2, 2022

616: GOP vs. LP? - Are We Winning Hearts & Minds, Winning Elections, …

Are we winning hearts and minds, winning elections, or both? On today's episode, I'm joined by Kenny Cody and Jeremy Todd to talk about Blake Masters recently receiving the endorsement of Libertarian US Senate candidate, Marc Victor, and the implications …

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Oct. 21, 2022

611: Fighting for What Matters - Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In f…

On today's episode, I'm joined once again by Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In for Governor of Maryland!

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Sept. 23, 2022

591: To Sell Freedom, Listen More

On today's episode, we're going back to January 2021, when I joined Matt Kibbe on his program, Kibbe on Liberty.

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Jan. 1, 2022

423: 2021's TOP 3 STORIES OF THE YEAR (Crossover episode with Eric Br…

Eric Brakey and Brian Nichols break down the top stories of 2021!

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Dec. 27, 2021

419: Let's Talk Omicron -with Dr. Eric Larson

Mass hysteria and weaponized hypochondria have no place in healthcare.

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Sept. 12, 2022

582: Call Scripting 101 - Proven Call Scripting Tips to Help you DOMI…

Today, I'll also be sharing some of my own personal call scripts that have worked for me and will give you some tips on how to create a great script that will help you in your day-to-day sales activities.

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Sept. 6, 2022

578: The Danger of "DO SOMETHING!" Politics

Do you ever feel like your government is making decisions without really knowing what it's doing? On today's episode, Rodgir and I discuss the danger of "do something" politics and how this type of thinking can lead to bad policy …

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July 18, 2022

547: HERO 22-Year-Old Ends Mass-Shooting - How a Good Guy with a Gun …

When a madman with a rifle started shooting at an Indiana mall this past weekend, a good guy with a gun stopped him—and saved countless lives.

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Feb. 21, 2022

446: Sell Different! (with Lee Salz)

How can selling different help you win more business?

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Nov. 26, 2021

391: The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Closing More Business (feat. …

Brian Nichols: "Why why is it so hard to close business? Because we make it harder than it actually has to be." Check out today's special solo episode where we dig into how to adapt with the changes, plus helping …

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Aug. 24, 2022

569: Never Fly Solo & The 7 Wingman Principles

On today's episode, I'm joined by Lt. Col Waldo Waldman to talk about leading with courage, building trusting partnerships, and reaching new heights in business.

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July 21, 2023

749: Rethinking the College Experience - Student Loan Forgiveness & t…

@JP_Kirby explores the alarming decline of confidence in American higher education, discussing the impact of student loan forgiveness, indoctrination on campuses, and the importance of empowering students to reclaim their freedoms and make informed choices for a brighter future.

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July 28, 2023

751: Bitcoin - The Future of Money in a Digital World!?

@adamobrien_ joins to discuss the world of Bitcoin, exploring its potential future in the cryptocurrency industry, the importance of autonomous banking, and the risks and rewards of decentralized finance.

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Aug. 8, 2023

756: Winning Hearts & Votes - The Power of Persuasion in Political Ca…

@libertywoody unveils innovative tactics for flipping political landscapes, leveraging sales and marketing approaches to connect with voters, and dismantling traditional strongholds.

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Aug. 16, 2023

759: Cold Calling Mastery with The SDR Whisperer - Prospecting SECRET…

Former pastor turned sales pro Jacob Tacher reveals the transferrable skills of questioning, listening, storytelling, and relationship-building he honed in ministry to become an expert in the art of cold calling and sales prospecting.

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Sept. 3, 2023

764: The Political Marketing Playbook - The Ultimate Guide to Politic…

Robert Lee discusses why candidates need to connect with people's issues and provide valuable solutions without anger, discussing the secrets behind successful political marketing campaigns and the importance of connecting with voters on a personal level.

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Sept. 8, 2023

766: Your Potential UNLOCKED - The NFL Exec's Secrets to Playing Offe…

Former NFL executive @PaulEpsteinLA reveals his strategies for playing offense in business and life, overcoming adversity, making fast confident decisions, and building unshakeable confidence by consistently acting on your values.

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Sept. 28, 2023

772: The Creativity CRISIS - Chad Stewart on Igniting Creativity & Pr…

Chad Stewart discusses how schools are killing creativity in kids and solutions like homeschooling to nurture imagination and empower the next generation.

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Oct. 13, 2023

776: Alone No More - How the WhiteFlag App is Rewriting the Rules on …

@RealSpikeCohen and @whiteflagapp founder @Jonny_McCoy have a raw, inspiring discussion about embracing peer support and human connection to transform mental health and save lives.

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Dec. 2, 2023

788: Common Ground for Uncommon Times - How to Break Bread Without Br…

Brian Nichols & @Jtodd601 expose the conversational pitfalls sabotaging holiday political talks and detail tactics to foster genuine dialogue on charged issues.

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Dec. 22, 2023

794: Selling Below the Surface - Navigating Hidden Buying Motivators …

Host Brian Nichols and guest Karl Becker discuss transforming sales through embracing the powerful human truths and motivations lying below the surface that typical tactics never uncover.

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Dec. 28, 2023

796: Is Our Food System Failing Us?

After overcoming her own health crisis, Sonia Gomez is on a mission to transform our broken food system by empowering families to take control of their health and build self-reliance through homesteading.

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Feb. 7, 2024

808: Bill Maher EXPOSED as FAKE "Libertarian"

Biden's reckless spending fuels historic inflation that crushes families, while Bill Maher's fake libertarian virtue signaling is exposed by Patrick Bet-David's principled consistency.

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Feb. 12, 2024

810: Charged $23K Tax to Build on My Own Land?!

A retiree fights an extortionate $23,000 California home-building fee all the way to the Supreme Court to defend property rights and rein in a dystopian system allowing unchecked legislative power grabs that drive up housing prices.

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Feb. 15, 2024

811: The Kitchen Table Strategy - Changing Minds Where It Matters Most

Amid despairing predictions, Brian makes an impassioned case that ordinary citizens reclaiming active empowerment through local community renewal centered on timeless truths, not partisan politics, can rescue the fraying American fabric.

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March 9, 2024

819: Laughter vs. Lunacy - Redefining Extremism in the Age of Woke Cu…

In this groundbreaking episode, recorded during Amp America's first-ever Twitter/X Spaces, Brian Nichols and "The eXtremist Files" producer Matt Edwards explore the power of satire in challenging extreme political narratives, revealing how humor can be a potent tool for exposing …

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March 14, 2024

822: The School Choice REVOLUTION - Parental Power in a New Era of Ed…

@mattfrendewey shares how the closure of a failed micro school in West Virginia demonstrates the true power and importance of school choice in holding educators accountable and empowering parents to make the best decisions for their children's education.

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March 21, 2024

824: Rewrite Your Sales Story - Remove Resistance, Embrace Success, &…

Embrace your authentic leadership voice, harness the power of storytelling, and rewrite your sales mindset to scale your business while staying true to your values, as shared by Justin Janowski, founder of Faith 2 Influence, in this insightful conversation with …

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March 28, 2024

827: The TSA of the Internet - Why Online ID Requirements WON'T WORK

@CarlSzabo explores the unintended consequences of government overreach in the digital realm, emphasizing the importance of parental responsibility and targeted solutions in protecting children online while preserving privacy and free speech rights for all Americans.

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April 5, 2024

831: Why Culture Trumps Politics - How is Laughter is Sparking a Libe…

@mkibbe explores how the liberty movement can harness the power of culture, comedy, and storytelling to create a compelling vision for a freer future, celebrating recent victories and supporting the unsung heroes who are fighting for freedom on the front …

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April 12, 2024

834: AI Apocalypse? - Navigating the End of Work as We Know It

AI expert @JoeGulesserian returns to explore the potential consequences of AI on democracy, employment, and society, warning of a dystopian future marked by mass unemployment, corporate-government collusion, and the erosion of individual freedom, while offering strategies for adapting and resisting …

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April 22, 2024

838: The Ozempic Era - Treating Symptoms vs. Addressing the Root Cause

Michael Pickens returns to share his insights on reprogramming your subconscious mind for success by setting clear goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and using powerful tools like affirmations and visual reminders to stay focused and motivated on your …

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April 26, 2024

840: "Be Curious, Not Judgmental!" - Ted Lasso & Mastering the Art of…

Rewire your brain for sales success by mastering the internal art of influence, living your values, and embracing curiosity to uncover your prospects' true needs and have your best year ever.

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May 3, 2024

843: The Dropout Millionaire - How Can Mentors Help You Uncover Billi…

Self-made multimillionaire @Thedropoutmm shares his inspiring journey and the invaluable lessons he learned while building a business empire without a college degree or startup capital, emphasizing the crucial role of perseverance, mentorship, and coachability in achieving entrepreneurial success against all …

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May 8, 2024

845: Ideology vs. Identity - Separating Beliefs from the Self

In this thought-provoking episode, Brian Nichols and host Randy Wilinski explore the art of engaging in productive, nuanced conversations amidst a polarized political landscape, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, good-faith discussions, and focusing on root causes to foster personal growth …

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May 17, 2024

849: Debunking the Myths About Homeschooling

@Homeschool_LLC shares how homeschooling empowers parents to provide a personalized, efficient, and creativity-fostering education that prepares children for an ever-changing future while strengthening family bonds.

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May 29, 2024

854: Why is the New Zealand Government Destroying Beehives?

Beekeeper Steven Brown reveals the shocking extent of government overreach in New Zealand, detailing how authorities destroyed $2 million worth of his beekeeping equipment and products, and then billed him for the destruction, highlighting the dire consequences of unchecked bureaucratic …

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June 7, 2024

858: The BIGGEST Mistake Libertarians Make in Politics

Brian Nichols explains why libertarians need to shift their focus from preaching to the choir to effectively selling their ideas to a broader audience by understanding and addressing the kitchen table issues that matter most to voters, rather than getting …

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June 10, 2024

859: Debunking MYTHS About School Choice and Funding

Halli Faulkner from @yes_everykid_f explores the transformative potential of school choice, discussing how empowering parents and breaking down traditional barriers to educational options can revolutionize the future of education in America.

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June 12, 2024

860: Why Your Paycheck is SMALLER Than it Should Be - The Tax Secret …

Tax expert @scottahodge reveals the shocking ways taxes secretly control our lives, driving up costs and stifling economic growth, and offers a compelling vision for a simpler, fairer tax system that could unleash prosperity and freedom for all.

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June 17, 2024

862: What Happens to Taxes if Trump or Biden Wins in 2024?

Steve Hayes explores the stark contrasts between Trump and Biden's tax plans, painting a vivid picture of America's economic future and the potential for a fairer, simpler tax system under the FairTax plan.

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June 24, 2024

865: How Progressive Policies Hurt the Poor

@BenjaminAyanian explains how progressive economic policies often harm society's most vulnerable by misdiagnosing problems and creating detrimental unintended consequences.

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June 26, 2024

866: Why Are Public Schools Getting More Money But Worse Results?

Explore why increased education funding isn't improving student outcomes, challenging listeners to reconsider how we structure and fund our schools to truly benefit teachers and students. Copy Retr

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June 28, 2024

867: Biden's Debate DISASTER | Will Bad Debate Cost Democrats the Ele…

The recent Trump-Biden debate exposed Biden's apparent cognitive decline and reinvigorated Trump's campaign, potentially reshaping the entire 2024 election landscape and throwing the Democratic Party into chaos.

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July 3, 2024

869: Border Crisis Explained | What Libertarians Get Wrong

Libertarians must confront the real-world complexities of the border crisis, abandoning mockery for empathy and offering practical solutions that balance principles with reality, or risk irrelevance in crucial policy debates.

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July 9, 2024

871: The Brain Science Behind Great Storytelling EXPLAINED

Expert storyteller Andrea Sampson reveals how to use emotional language, sensory details, and a five-step framework to craft compelling narratives that make complex ideas stick, build trust, and inspire positive change in business, media, and everyday life.

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July 12, 2024

873: Why Do People Trust Experts Without Thinking?

Brian explores the unsettling shift he's observed in many of his friends who have gone from questioning authority to blindly following government mandates and expert narratives, urging listeners to maintain critical thinking and value individual liberty in an increasingly compliant …

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July 26, 2024

879: How Politics is Changing for Young People | Week in Review

Millennials are reshaping American politics as they face unique economic challenges and demand fresh voices in leadership, while also grappling with unexpected issues like drug-affected marine life, highlighting the urgent need for younger generations to get involved and make their …

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Aug. 12, 2024

886: Is Your Money Safe? | 3 Money Moves to Make Before the Economy C…

Financial expert Joe Lombardi warns of economic disaster under a potential Harris presidency and reveals unconventional strategies to protect your wealth, regardless of who wins the 2025 election.

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Aug. 14, 2024

887: What Makes Things Cost What They Do? | EXPLAINED

Using a banana farmer's dilemma as a relatable example, this episode unravels the complex interplay of supply, demand, and pricing in a free market economy, revealing how these forces shape every business decision and consumer purchase in our daily lives.

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Aug. 20, 2024

889: Brain Glue | How to Make Ideas STICK

Glue your ideas to their brains: the sticky science of unforgettable communication.

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Sept. 2, 2024

895: Why Africa Needs Fossil Fuels to Fight Poverty | Climate Activis…

A Kenyan farmer challenges Western climate policies, arguing that fossil fuels are essential for Africa's development and poverty reduction, not a threat to be eliminated.

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Sept. 7, 2024

897: Why Pennsylvania Decides the 2024 Election | Week in Review

@BNicholsLiberty and @HeyRemso challenge conventional political wisdom, exposing the dire consequences of unchecked immigration, the critical role of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election, and the potential fallout of third-party voting, ultimately questioning whether America is on the brink of losing …

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Sept. 18, 2024

901: How to Save Money on Healthcare | SECRETS Hospitals Hide

@PeterGillooly from @twc_health shows how our healthcare system's perverse incentives are costing you money and potentially your health, and teaches how taking control through early intervention and medical autonomy could be your lifesaver in a world where hospitals and insurance …

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Sept. 20, 2024

902: How to Talk Politics Without Sounding Like a Nerd

Libertarians must shift from selling features to solving problems, ditching the "autistic approach" for emotional connections, to effectively communicate their ideas and win hearts and minds.

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Oct. 5, 2024

908: How to Make Money in Countries You've Never Heard Of | Expat Mon…

Rethink your approach to wealth and freedom by exploring unconventional strategies like offshore investing and international diversification, as traditional political activism and US-centric investing may no longer be enough to secure your financial future in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

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Oct. 18, 2024

913: Alcoholism Recovery & Dealing with PTSD | New Approaches for Vet…

A Marine veteran's raw journey from trauma to transformation reveals how questioning everything, embracing vulnerability, and exploring unconventional healing methods can lead to profound personal growth and self-discovery.

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Oct. 25, 2024

915: Why Government Wants to Control Social Media | THE HIDDEN TRUTH

As governments worldwide move to ban social media platforms and criminalize online speech - from Brazil's complete ban of X to UK police monitoring citizens' posts - this episode reveals how quickly digital freedom can vanish overnight and why America …

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Oct. 26, 2024

916: Why Libertarians Are Switching to Trump in 2024 | Week in Review

Popular libertarian voice Dave Smith's endorsement of Trump signals a larger shift in the liberty movement, as key figures like Rand Paul, Ron Paul, and Thomas Massie coalesce around Trump's campaign - highlighting how pragmatic libertarians are choosing strategic influence …

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Nov. 3, 2024

918: Ron Paul and Elon Musk Team Up With Trump? | Week in Review

In a shocking pre-election bombshell, as Ron Paul and Elon Musk join forces in a potential Trump administration, New York state's killing of a beloved Instagram-famous squirrel becomes a rallying cry against government overreach, revealing how bureaucrats will dispatch more …

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Nov. 21, 2024

923: How COVID Changed American Politics Forever | The Real Story Beh…

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government overreach shattered public trust in institutions, leading to a massive political realignment as Americans across the spectrum rejected establishment narratives and embraced new coalitions focused on personal freedom and government accountability.

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Dec. 5, 2024

926: Dear Santa: All I Want for Christmas is Freedom

Host Brian Nichols crafts a heartfelt Christmas list to "Liberty Santa," asking for practical freedom-oriented gifts like fiscal responsibility, school choice, and honest journalism while teaching listeners how to effectively communicate liberty principles during the holiday season.

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Dec. 7, 2024

927: Bitcoin Hits $100,000 | What This Means For Your Money in 2024

Bitcoin's historic rise to $100,000 represents more than just a price milestone - it signals a growing movement toward financial independence as people seek alternatives to government-controlled money in an era of inflation and increasing centralized control.

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Dec. 19, 2024

930: How to Heal Your Body NATURALLY (Step-by-Step Guide)

A former Wall Street insider exposes the truth about our broken health system while sharing how natural solutions and proper supplementation can transform your health, challenging everything we've been told about "genetic" health problems.

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Dec. 24, 2024

932: Weight Loss SECRETS (Without Surgery or Pills!)

A former college football player shares his remarkable journey from 470 pounds to vibrant health through the power of walking, intermittent fasting, and proper supplementation, proving that sustainable weight loss starts with simply taking the first step.

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Dec. 27, 2024

933: What They SHOULD Have Taught You in School (But Didn't)

Our education system prioritizes theoretical knowledge over essential life skills, creating generations of graduates who can solve complex equations but struggle with basic adult responsibilities.

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Jan. 20, 2025

937: How to HEAL Your Body (Without Prescription Drugs!)

A groundbreaking conversation revealing how a Colombia-based healing center is combining cutting-edge natural treatments with ancient wisdom to help patients heal from serious illnesses while exposing the corruption in American healthcare.

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