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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."

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."

 

If you want to have more opportunities to sell your solution, service, or idea, it starts with being smart and focusing on who you're selling to versus what it is that you're selling!

 

Art Sobczak is a renowned sales legend, author of "Smart Calling: Eliminate the Fear, Failure, and Rejection from Cold Calling", and host of The Art of Sales Podcast and joins the program to show us how talking about the issues we care about is far less effective than talking about the issues our prospect cares about.

 

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Transcript

Brian Nichols  
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Victor Antonio  
selling is all about really it's we're not selling a product you're not selling a service you're not selling. You're not selling whatever you think you're selling a solution you are selling change

Brian Nichols  
Welcome to The Brian Nichols Show your source for common sense politics on the we are libertarians network as a sales and marketing executive in the greater telecommunications cybersecurity industry, Brian works with C level executives to help them future proof their company's infrastructure for an uncertain future. And in each episode, Brian takes that experience and applies it to the liberty movement. And this is why we talk about being the trusted advisor you should be able to help us that expert guidance and all the opinions that I'm sure that you have and help lead them towards not just a decision, but the right decision. Instead of focusing on simply winning arguments or being right. We're teaching the basic fundamentals of sales and their application in the world of politics, showing you how to ask better questions, tell better stories and ultimately change people's minds. And now, your host, Brian Nichols. Well, happy Friday there, folks, Brian Nichols, you're on The Brian Nichols Show. And thank you for joining us on of course, another fun filled episode. I am as always your humble host. And today, what an exciting conversation we are having with sales legend, art subject, and we're discussing how you can go ahead and make smart calls and focus on number one, focusing on the issues people actually care about versus the issues, you think they should be caring about cutting through the clutter, and more a great conversation to be had on today's episode. So with that being said, I'm going to show our subject here on The Brian Nichols Show.

Art Sobczak  
Brian, thank you so much for having me on. It's a pleasure.

Brian Nichols  
Absolutely art. Thank you so much for joining the program. And thank you as I mentioned before, when we start our conversation here today, off air, thank you for all you're doing in terms of helping show us how to make smarter calls when we're going out not only reaching out to new prospects, but dare I say is we're bridging the world of sales in politics and we're going out and talking to your average person. And you wrote an amazing part of it was a Brandon born Anson his book sales secret and I just read it, you know, many times over highlighter in hand. And before we go into the specifics of some just gems that you outlined there, you've been doing this for a while you have amazing books that people can go ahead and check out. And number one, the book here that is over on Amazon, I'll make sure I include the link is going to be the my computer will actually share the screen. No, I guess I'm not gonna share the screen today. There we are the smart calling eliminate the fear of failure and rejection. From cold calling. We'll make sure we include that in the show notes, folks. So if you are interested, your interest has been piqued today, you'll be able to have a resource but that being said, Art, let's start off with you. Introduce yourself to The Brian Nichols Show audience and how did you find yourself in the world of making smart calls?

Art Sobczak  
Well, I have been in sales all my life as most people have actually because life is sales and everybody's a born salesperson. But some just choose not to make it as a career. But it has it turns out most of my jobs all throughout high school in college were sales. And then when I went out into the real world, I took a job with the old at&t long lines way back in the day. And that was what was called the battle system telemarketing center when telemarketing wasn't a bad word. So we were doing business to business inside sales at the time and I realized I was a great salesperson but not not a very good employee, meaning that I was again good at sales, but I tended to not accept the politics, if you will, that we're going on with within the organization. So I decided to leave at the ripe old age of 23 and start my own company with a partner and just grew it from there. So here I am 30 plus years later, actually more than that, 35 plus years later, and overnight success in in business to business sales and training and writing and producing material smarter polling is actually my flagship book, my most recent book. And essentially what it is, is a lot of common sense. Now get this because this is probably going to blow some people's minds out there. Smart calling is knowing something about the people that we're calling, so that we can make our message tailored, personalized and customized. So it's relevant to them. So they'll have some interest in it. Boy, that's a novel concept is

Brian Nichols  
it's it's so common sense, right? It's so basic. And I mean, I love that you said that it is common sense. And this is where I think I mean, you know, not taking a intentional hard turn towards the world of politics. But I mean, this is where we, we so miss the conversations with each other, because it ends up being I have my pet project, my pet issue that I'm super concerned about. So what I'm going to do is, I'm going to just tell you why you need to be concerned, and not only see my issue as the most important issue, but you need to buy my solution, right, because it's not only the issue is the most important thing to me. But I think or at least I hope my solution is going to be the best solution versus and this is where you're bringing this this intelligence, right as we bring in the approach of smart calling, if you actually speak to a person on what you would assume to be issues they actually care about based on who they are, you know, being the target market you're aiming for. And knowing who your ideal customer persona is, then you should be able to make an educated pitch or an educated call to that individual. And hopefully, you will be able to enter into a conversation that's in their world, something that they're likely already discussing with people when they're there, you know, whether it's their family, their friends, if it's more political, or if it's in the business world, something they're discussing with people at the sea level, something they're discussing with their co workers. So I think right there, we can assign the value and the importance of looking at intelligence, being smart, when we're going out and entering in these conversations aren't,

Art Sobczak  
I want to get a transcript of what you just said there, because that's going to be some great ad copy for the book. That was amazing. Good job, and, and really taking it back into just normal everyday life. I mean, I agree, you can apply this to politics, you apply it to anything, in any aspect of life. Because bottom line, smart calling is all about trying to understand what's going on in the other person's world first having that mindset, and then not making my message all about me and what I want, but instead what they want. I mean, the the old great quote from the late great Zig Ziglar is we can get whatever we want in life, if we just help enough other people get what they want. And when we go into any conversation, whether it be a sales conversation, a political conversation or conversation with our kids, if we just step back and say, what's going on in their world, and what might they want right now? And how can I help them? We're going to be much better off than trying to pitch what we want.

Brian Nichols  
Yeah, well, I had this conversation with Tim Wakil back a couple of months ago. And it was the importance of understanding about timing. And I told the story where I had a guy on my on the phone that I was talking to, and I could tell just from the onset, that the conversation was not going to go well, he was just very gruff, very short with me. And in my having the conversation with him, I actually took a timeout. Now, granted, this is also happening here. We're kind of in this weird economic, I don't know, like kind of on hold period, it feels like still, there are still companies who obviously are making decisions and moving forward with things. But there are other companies who are trying to just hold on to a single thread that's left and they're doing a lot of consolidations, a lot downsizing. And this this guy I was talking to, he found out that his company was being acquired. And what was going to happen was either a, their IT department was going to be merged into the new IT department and they were going to be a part of this new department or be his entire team, including him would be entirely axed. And the new IT department would take over all IT operations for their company as well as the acquisition. So in that conversation, I was able to realize based on the fact that I knew there's a lot of turmoil happening out there and something's off. I just pause the conversation I didn't want to push because if I if I kept on pushing, I know that he's not going to respond at all in positive way, because he's not in the position to have that conversation. And I mean, I think right there, we saw this in COVID. And I would love to hear your perspective on this art because when COVID started, the idea of understanding where your customer was was so important. I'm in the greater telecommunications and cybersecurity world and I mean goodness being able to stay in contact with Not only your your loved ones, but if you're a business owner to be able to stay in contact with your customers that was top of mind, and oh, all of a sudden you have all these employees working remotely, and all these endpoint vulnerabilities that just popped up across the board. So all sudden cybersecurity became Top of Mind issue. And now we're seeing that still ramping up and up and up. But it speaks to the conversations that people were having in those boardrooms or virtually, you know, when we were all told to stay home. So I mean, it really does speak to you have to know, what is the issue your customers experience, but take it a step further, this specific person that you're speaking to? What is it? What's in their world? What has what has been the worst day of their life? Had they just learned something awful? Has it been the best day of their life, and to be able to not only have the context of doing the research, and I love that you mentioned that to you specifically in your writings is you have to go out and do research, can you dig into more of where people can learn about who it is that they're speaking to? Because I think sometimes we think we have an idea who the person is we're speaking to, but we end up characterizing that person as a caricature, and not really speaking to who they actually are, but who we think we want them to be.

Art Sobczak  
Yeah, can I come back to that question? Because I definitely want to answer it. But you said something earlier, when you gave your example. And I just want to highlight it, since it's so important what what what you were experienced there with that person who was really in a state of flux of the unknown. And by caring about him as a person, and probably I would imagine, you ask some questions about him and his situation and what his outlook is, and, and you probably built a little bit of a relationship, and then you you left it where it was. So now if you think about this, going forward, what are the possible outcomes and the possible results, so let's say he does stay there, and he gets absorbed into the department, and maybe he's going to be a leader in that department, now you still have an opportunity with him moving forward, he's gonna remember you as somebody who had empathy, and then just didn't try to push your solution down his throat, if by chance he gets downsized, you're probably gonna still stay in contact with him, he's gonna wind up somewhere, probably in a decision making capability. And you still have another contact that you may be able to help. And he's going to still probably remember you because again, you didn't try to pitch him what you wanted to sell. And you're right, that is or what was going on, during the at least the early days, or COVID. I did a bunch of training on it on how to message during those times, which really, Brian isn't any different than what we should be doing all the time, which is asking questions. Well, I'm going to answer your question here, where we do the research in order to get that conversation in the first place. But once we do get that conversation, like my friend, Tim weckl, said on a previous podcast, asking questions, finding out again, what's going on in their world, they want to talk about the most important person in their world other than their family, which is themselves. Right. So going back to your question, where do we get information? Well, there's more information available to us and at any point in history with a couple keystrokes, right. So whatever your favorite online resource is for getting information in your specific industry, and every industry has them, whether that be certain certain directories or associations or wherever, certainly LinkedIn, certainly Google is one. If I could give a plug here for a buddy of mine, I don't know if you're familiar with Sam Richter. He is the number one sales intelligence guru in the world, the guy just I mean, blows my mind how smart he is on how to use the internet. But actually, he put together a tool, which saves salespeople a tremendous amount of time. And if I can just give the URL for that. It's called Smart calling intel.com Smart calling intel.com. It is a premium service, but it can save hundreds of hours per year for people just doing searches and collecting information. Now, in addition to all these online sources, the best source of intelligence is are our people. And I use a term and I talk about it in the book and I go through the entire process, which really should not be unfamiliar to people in the IT world and it's social engineering. Social engineering is simply talking to people other than your decision maker for the purpose of collecting intelligence, so that you can have a more relevant message when you ultimately do speak with the decision maker. Now of course, oh, social engineering was popularized by Kevin Mitnick notoriously the most famous computer hacker probably of all time, and he talks about it in his book The Art of Deception were how he would hack into companies, computer systems and phone systems by using the weakest link in any company's security system, which you know, is what the people, right? Yep, yep. It's you. So we, so we use social engineering for reputable purposes. And it's nothing more than calling in and talking to anybody. It could be, for example, in the IT department, maybe we could talk to somebody other than the decision maker, we could talk to an operator, an analyst, whomever, or depending on what you're selling. Again, it could be anybody up and down the decision making chain or not even a decision maker, but we always introduce ourselves and our company, and that we share that I'm going to be speaking with so and so your director of it, your your CIO, whomever, and I want to make sure I'm prepared when I do. So I'd like to ask you a couple questions. So in my case, I call in to the sales department, I'll get a salesperson on the phone, because we know they all like to talk right?

I'll say, Hey, artshub, check here with business by phone, I'm going to be speaking with your VP of sales. And I'll add this to and I'll say, I'm not a prospect for you, but what I have ultimately might be able to help you. I want to make sure I'm prepared. When I speak with him. I like to ask you a couple questions. And then we just simply go into the questions. So this gives you real time great information, because they're going to tell you, I mean, people are conditioned to answer questions.

Brian Nichols  
Yeah, well, and I don't know about any other sales guy who's out there listening to the show right now. But one of my best friends in in all of sales, whenever I'm doing prospecting is always the gatekeeper. I know that it's weird, like how everybody has this weird, like, aversion towards the gatekeeper, I always found that the gatekeeper could be my best friend, in helping me figure out who the person is that I'm reaching out to, like, there was one account, I remember it distinctly, it ended up being one of the biggest accounts I got when I first started out. And I was just so excited about it. And it was me and another sales guy at the company I work at, and we were both going towards this account. And we knew that the the IT guy was relatively new, the new global director of it, so we were both trying to get in touch with him and trying to get into his purview. And, you know, the one co worker, he was just, you know, constantly calling his D ID calling just going through the phone system, doing the dial by name, just anyway, trying to get this guy to see him. And I called in and I got the reception is through the main line versus doing the DI D in for anybody's want to di d is your direct inward dial. So it's like the the actual number going rate to that person. So I call the receptionist. And I said, Hey, you know, I've been trying to get in touch with I'm just gonna, you know, try to get in touch with with Bob. And, you know, I was trying to get in touch with him, I noticed that his his voicemail was filled up, I didn't want to go ahead and just bombard him with email. So what would be the best way to get in touch with him? And she told me that the Bob, you know, he's usually very busy during the summertime because his daughter was doing summer camps for soccer. So he was going all over the place. So he's not really in the office that much. So I just like, I'm not really sure. But if you were to send something in the mail, maybe that would be the best way to get in touch with him. So you know what I did, I went right over, I wrote a nice little handwritten letter and my chicken scratch, and I sent it over to him. And I ended up booking that appointment within a week. Because I was able to learn from the receptionist, what was the best way to get in touch with with Bob, and it made me my coworker upset, which I mean, it kind of made me laugh a little bit cuz I just started probably like a week or two earlier. And he'd been there for about like, you know, seven or eight months. And he felt like he was, you know, pretty well seasoned and stuff he knew he was doing. He's like, at Brian's like, I get this one. And I got it within a week. And when I ended up moving forward with the sale, we actually ended up closing the business. You're darn right. I use the fact that I learned that his daughter played soccer as a means to build rapport. You're darn right. I use the fact that my CEOs daughter also plays a lot of soccer. And I use that in conversation. You're darn right. I got some some professional soccer tickets to send him and his daughter to go enjoy because those were things that they actually cared about. And this, I would love to turn towards this part of the conversation because right now, one of the hardest things I think, and this was my co worker, this was me up until I sent that letter is cutting through the clutter. There's so much clutter out there. It's information overload, I think the old way of selling which was to instead of being the trusted adviser was more so how could you information than the depth? You know, how many white papers can you fill up their inbox with? And I think we're getting more to a point where going toward that trusted adviser is is proving more, you know, more helpful for not only the salesperson but also the prospect but how do we actually get to the point are not only getting the opportunity to be the trusted advisor but to actually break through the clutter and We'll get into that purview that person at the onset.

Art Sobczak  
Well, and again, let me go back to something that you just mentioned here, and I love your philosophy on. And I call them assistants and I have an entire chapter in the book. And it's titled, assistants not gatekeepers. And if you think about just the term gatekeeper, it's negative, and it's adversarial. And there was something on LinkedIn the other day, and I'm just getting so annoyed with LinkedIn with the with the pseudo experts on there, saying things like, here's how you get past the gatekeeper. Here's how you go through the gatekeeper. Well, I've been teaching my entire career, that we need to work with assistants because you're a prime example. And I've got hundreds of 1000s of other examples from my followers who are working with them as opposed to against them. So really, to answer your question, you kind of answered your question. One is, let's work with the people around the decision maker in order to get access to that person. It's interesting, I was on another podcast yesterday, it was actually a live stream. And we talked about this very topic. And then I did get a LinkedIn request from a salesperson afterward who said, I'm so glad you said that. He said, I've been working with assistants my entire career. Matter of fact, he said, I'm working on a multi million dollar deal right now, where the assistant actually walked me into the decision makers office and walked him in virtually, but still, that was not trying to go past or through or, or over. Other ways to get to the decision maker. Well, again, my smart calling process involves doing your research, doing your social engineering, and then putting it into your messaging, so that you have something that's relevant, that's onpoint, that's timely, that something that's going on in their world, so that it sets you apart from the 1000s of messages that everybody gets every day, and responds to almost none of them. And we can, we can, we can message in a variety of different ways. Of course, I'm the Phone Guy. But I'm also a believer in in using email for touches, not to necessarily sell, okay, because we're all bombarded with emails, and there are salespeople out there who just rely on sending out their emails, and then their follow up email with the inane Hey, just bumping this to the top of your inbox. Oh, my God, give me a break. Don't you love it come on art. I'm a I'm a believer in using video messaging as well, because that kind of bridges the visual gap. And I'm not talking about just doing zoom meetings, I'm talking about sending a message in a video that's personalized, customized and have something of value. And of course, text words appropriate if you have permission to, to use somebody's cell phone. And of course, the thing that's guaranteed to get open and read what you just gave an example of a handwritten note. I mean, think about that, that's almost out 100% success rate of getting opened and read. And when you can make your message relevant, those are all going to enhance your chances of standing out from the noise and the clutter and making an impact so that we have a chance, at least at a conversation. But then that's just the beginning of the battle, then the rest of it is not saying in your opening, oh, I want to set up 15 minutes to get you on a meeting or get you on a webinar or whatever. To me that that's so ridiculous. Because if I already have somebody on the phone live, why would I want to set up a now another conversation when I'm already on a conversation?

Brian Nichols  
Yeah, yeah, no, it's so I teach this to my team all the time to like when you get the person on the phone, continue the conversation, like just just constantly tried to figure out and this is where you you also started to turn the conversation as well is figure out what it is that's going to get them talking. And I don't know about you, but I get you know, one of those telemarketers that call me and tell me about my Auto Warranty. I laughed. I was like, I just got a brand new car. I know my Auto Warranty hasn't expired yet. So you're just being more of the clutter, I'm not paying attention to you. And that speaks to why it is so important to be different. And I would also as we go towards the end of the show, this is why it's important to have social proof to have people in your corner, who not only are gonna say, Yeah, you know, this art guy. Yeah, he's not just, you know, he's not just, you know, saying stuff you can do he actually do it. He's done it for me. And here's how he's done it. I call it the who, how and how approach. I talk to my team, who you are, how you do things and how you help other people. And if you can go ahead and explain that to a person when you get them on the phone, but also continue that conversation, ask them questions. And maybe this is something that we get stuck with because I know I was in theater. You know, I think sales is just as much as art in science as it is a performance. But you also need to be While not reading the script and just you know, becoming the person who just sounds like a robot, you have to internalize your script and then you know all last curl and Rainn Wilson in the office. Go ahead and improv when you can. But at the end of the day, make sure that that that improv scenes still ends in a way that the story can move forward, you have to be able to have the the comfortableness in not only who you are and your abilities, but also what you're going to say. And really your product or selling, you don't believe in your product or not what you're doing, you're wasting your time honestly, um, but I just look at the clock, Rorty Park press the time or the time takes by so fast. So let's go into this really quick social proof. Give us your overview of that. And then as we go towards the tail end of the conversation, I want people to be able to go ahead and continue the conversation. Obviously, it seems to be a reoccurring theme today of our conversation is continuing conversations. So obviously, we'll make sure we point them towards all your links and social media. So we'll end with that. But let's get into social proof art, and how about this, we'll let you give the chance here for final thoughts. Anything that you really feel is is Top of Mind pressing from our conversation today do you want the audience to leave with?

Art Sobczak  
Well, I would say whether you're in professional sales, meaning it's part of your title and part of your career, or whether you're just interacting with people in general, every day, which is almost every one of us, I would encourage you before you start the conversation, just to take a second and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes. And I heard the saying a long time ago can't remember who it was. But he said, in order to put yourself in somebody else's shoes, you have to take your own shoes off first. So to understand somebody else's perspective, we have to take off our filters, and really try to understand where they coming from. And again, so whether we're in a sales conversation, a political conversation, or sports conversation, whatever, if we can at least try to understand that other person, it's going to be a much better conversation for everybody, there's going to be a better outcome. And it probably is going to help you get what you want. Or at least some maybe open up somebody's ideas so that they might consider your point of view as well. And again, nothing earth shattering here. It's common sense, but common sense is common sense for a reason.

Brian Nichols  
Common sense is in fact, common sense for reasonable folks, if you got value out of learning how to effectively use your your time, your energy and your resources, not just making calls, but making smart calls. Well, I would love to hear about and I'm sure art would as well. So are if people want to continue the conversation, where can they go ahead and find your support? Yeah, but also, we got this new book, that was not a new book. It's the new version of the book. It's the Think of Third Edition. Where is a smart coin eliminate the fear of failure or rejection? Yeah, it is. It is your third edition 2020 here. So where can folks go ahead and find that? I think is Amazon, right? Yeah, you

Art Sobczak  
buy through Amazon, I don't even sell that book, I have a number that we sell. But that book I don't even sell it goes through a publisher. But I do have a free companion course that goes along with it. So if you go to this site, smart dash calling.com, smart dash calling calm, and you can click through to Amazon by the book, then there's a spot there for you to sign up for the free companion course that has tons of audio, video text messaging scripts, and what have you probably couple $100 worth of material. And if you want to get in contact with me, I have another site Smart calling.com Smart calling, calm, no Dash. And there you can get tons more content, you can contact me there as well. And so we'll just keep it simple, just remember a smart calling, and would would love to hear from you and help you along the way.

Brian Nichols  
And I gotta I gotta do this art because I can't leave you there. You also have an amazing podcast, the art of selling, which I am a huge fan of I actually just did an episode recently made me laugh because I think you were going through some of your older sales notes from the 80s and 90s. I think the episode was, these sales tips are older than some of you in the audience. And they still work. And I laugh because yes, they are they still work in the overarching theme. Be smart, be empathetic, and more, more and more than anything, let's be real, have some common sense. So with that being said, Folks, if you enjoyed the episode, please go ahead and give it a share. But with that being said, our subject thank you for joining us here on today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show. Brian, thank

Art Sobczak  
you so much for having me.

Brian Nichols  
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Since 1983, Art Sobczak and Business By Phone Inc. have helped hundreds of thousands of professionals say the right things by phone to get more of what they want.

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In 2012 Art received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals for his contribution to the profession. In 2013 he was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals. His latest book, “Smart Calling,” hit Number One in amazon.com’s Sales category its very first DAY, was named Top Sales Book of 2010, and the Revised Second Edition was released in April of 2013. In 2015, once again he was named one of the Top 50 Sales and Marketing Influencers, by Top Sales World.

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574: 4 EFFECTIVE Sales Pitches from 4 Former Presidents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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447: Economics For Business (with Hunter Hastings)

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

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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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376: Trigger Event Selling (with Craig Elias)

Harnessing the trigger events that turn prospects into customers.

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

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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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706: Big Changes Coming to The Brian Nichols Show!

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

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700: Bringing Calvin Coolidge Back to Life with AI

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

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

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

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

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628: Can We Sell More Liberty By Saying Less?

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

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

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

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

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

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406: The Human Element (feat. Brian Nichols)

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

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

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

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

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

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622: Can Libertarianism Help Save the WORLD?!

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

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

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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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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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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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473: Mastering the Upsell (with Victor Antonio)

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

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

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

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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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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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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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