In this episode, Simon Beard and Dan Martell discuss the pivotal shift from having a marketing department to building a media company, which led to exponential growth on YouTube and other social platforms. They explore insights from influential figures like Steven Pressfield and Warren Buffett on the significance of personal branding and the importance of going ‘pro.’ I also share the challenges and growth experienced in content creation, the importance of AI in today’s landscape, and how personal brand can amplify business success. Additionally, we touch on the role of AI in SaaS and its potential to revolutionise business operations.
00:00 The Value of Moving First in Content Creation
00:32 From Marketing Department to Media Company
01:43 The Power of Personal Brand
03:34 The Challenge and Growth of Social Media
14:57 The Future of SaaS and AI Agents
22:44 The Importance of Health and Energy
Dan Martell: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/
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Simon Beard is a successful Australian entrepreneur and businessman, best known as the co-founder of Culture Kings, a premium streetwear brand and retail chain. He founded the company in 2008 with his wife Tah-nee, starting from humble beginnings at the Carrara Markets on the Gold Coast. In 2021, the company was sold to a.k.a. Brands for over $600 million. He shares all his learnings on his social pages, especially Instagram:
Simon Beard: https://www.instagram.com/simonbeard/
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Great podcast, lots of gems to takeaway from this 🤞🏽
great minds .. just implemented Dans book to my biz
Insane value
Thanks Simon and Dan for this great interview. Enjoyed it!
Loved the podcast! AI automation is definitely the way to go! I've been working in this space for almost 2 years now, and the opportunities are massive. Vertical and horizontal AI agents will be game-changers, and I see huge potential in AI innovators, organizations, and physical AI in the next few years. 🚀
That was me in Surfers Paradise that said thank you. Appreciate the content! Thanks for bringing him on Simon
very nice podcast!
Excellent interview!