- 70. Why I Moved My Online Community to Skool (Not Discord)
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Most online business owners are building communities on the wrong platforms.
Skool is different. It’s built for business owners who care about results. A frictionless experience that turns leads into customers and customers into lifelong buyers.
Why Skool Wins:
- It’s not just a community—it’s a funnel. Other platforms focus on engagement. Skool drives action.
- Zero friction. No app fatigue. No overwhelming UI. Just one place where people actually show up.
- Gamification that works. Points, levels, and leaderboards create organic retention. No more ghost towns.
- Built for monetization. Your community, your rules, and a direct path to sales.
Who Needs This?
- Coaches & Consultants tired of Facebook Groups that go nowhere
- Course Creators who want a structured, high-retention experience
- Entrepreneurs looking for a simpler, smarter way to grow their audience
- Anyone serious about turning leads into loyal customers
The Harsh Truth:
If you’re still using outdated community platforms, you’re leaving money on the table. Your audience is distracted, disengaged, and disappearing. Skool fixes that.
Adopt it now, or keep wondering why your community isn’t growing.
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S4 - 11m - Feb 20, 2025 - 69. These Are The Only 5 Storytelling Scripts You'll Need For Infinite Content (Reels + TikTok)
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ChatGPT Prompt:
You are an expert digital marketer. My [SERVICE/PRODCUT] is [INSERT]. I provide [MASSIVE BENEFIT] in [TIME FRAME] without [COMMON PAINPOINT]. Generate 5 content ideas for my [SERVICE/ PRODUCT] according to the following storytelling frameworks:
1. The 3 Act Format
- Set up
- Conflict
- Resolution
2. The Pitch
- Highlight a painpoint
- Give a solution
- CTA
3. Ranking
- Intro
- Ranked list
- Conclusion
4. The Open Loop
- Curiosity Loop
- Explore the Idea
- Closure
5. Before/After
- Before
- Bridge
- After
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Most content is noise. You scroll past it. You forget it. The world is drowning in information, but attention is scarce. The best creators don’t just post—they tell stories that grip you from the first second.
The secret? Storytelling scripts. A structured way to craft content that hooks, holds, and converts. Great storytelling is leverage, whether you’re making videos, writing tweets, or selling an idea.
What You’ll Learn:
- - Why most content fails and how to break through the noise
- - The psychology of attention—what keeps people watching
- - How to use storytelling scripts to make content that sticks
- - The frameworks top creators and marketers use to go viral
- - How to turn any idea into a compelling narrative
Who Is This For?
- - Creators who want to make people stop scrolling
- - Marketers who want to craft high-converting messages
- - Entrepreneurs who need to sell ideas, not just products
- - Anyone who wants to communicate better, faster, smarter
The Harsh Truth:
Content that doesn’t tell a story is dead on arrival. You're already lost if you’re not structuring your content for attention and retention.
This video gives you the tools. Watch now, or keep wondering why no one cares about your content.
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S4 - 7m - Feb 13, 2025 - 68. Binge-Watching YouTube? You’re Learning NOTHING – Do This Instead (Notebook LM)
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STOP Wasting Hours Watching YouTube Videos
Let’s be real, you’re drowning in YouTube videos, trying to learn something new, but end up with zero actionable takeaways. You watch for hours, take messy notes, and still forget half of what you learned. Sound familiar?
That’s where Google’s NotebookLM comes in, a game-changing AI tool that synthesizes multiple YouTube videos into clear, structured, and actionable notes. No more rewinding, pausing, or scrambling to remember key points.
Why You’re Wasting Time Without NotebookLM:
❌ Too Many Videos, Too Little Retention – You binge-watch tutorials but remember nothing.
❌ Messy Notes That Don’t Make Sense – You jot things down, but later, they’re useless.
❌ Rewatching Videos Just to Find One Point – Hours wasted searching for that one golden nugget.
❌ Information Overload with No Clear Action Plan – Too much data, no execution.
How NotebookLM Fixes This:
✅ Summarizes Key Takeaways – No fluff, just the important points.
✅ Creates Actionable Notes – Turn hours of content into step-by-step insights.
✅Synthesizes Multiple Videos – Get the best knowledge from multiple sources in one place.
✅Saves You Hours of Time – Learn faster and smarter without the hassle.
Who Needs This?
Students & Researchers – Stop struggling with scattered notes.
Entrepreneurs & Professionals – Learn business strategies efficiently.
Content Creators – Extract viral-worthy insights from top videos.
Anyone Who Wants to Learn Faster – Get real knowledge without the wasted effort.
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S4 - 8m - Feb 6, 2025 - 67. Sort Viral Reels Instantly With This Chrome Extension (Sort Feed)
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Meet Sort Feed, the ultimate Google Chrome extension that helps you instantly sort Reels by engagement so that you can analyze, learn, and grow your Instagram strategy like never before.
Why Use Sort Feed?
Instagram doesn’t allow users to sort Reels by performance, making it difficult to see which content is truly viral. Sort Feed changes the game by automatically sorting any public Instagram profile’s Reels based on:
- Most Viewed – Discover which videos got the most eyeballs.
- Most Liked – See what type of content gets the best reactions.
- Most Commented – Find out which Reels sparked the most conversations.
Whether you're a content creator, influencer, marketer, or just curious about Instagram trends, this tool gives you an unfair advantage in understanding what works best on Instagram
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S4 - 5m - Jan 30, 2025 - 66. Why I'm Switching My AI Agency to the Growth Partner Business Model
Unlock the Future of Online Business with Growth Equity and AI
What You'll Learn:
- The top online business models dominating the market in 2025
- How growth equity fuels business expansion
- The role of AI in automating workflows and maximizing profits
- How AI consulting agencies like VeloxSys help businesses unlock their full potential
- Strategies for integrating AI tools to boost efficiency and scale
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S4 - 12m - Jan 22, 2025 - 65. An Inside Look at My AI Automation Agency, VeloxSys
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S4 - 10m - Jan 16, 2025 - 64. Turn ANY Website into an Editable Figma Design with Codia AI
Codia AI: Leading AI-Driven Design and Development
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S4 - 5m - Jan 9, 2025 - 63. Use This Spreadsheet to Make 2025 the Year You Finally Achieve Your Goals
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How to make 2025 your most successful year yet: step-by-step goal setting, vision board, tips to be consistent, how to level up and stay motivated for 2025
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S4 - 12m - Jan 2, 2025 - 62. How This British Expat Creator Founder Grew the "Guiris de Mierda" Community Brand w/ Tom Hopcroft
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hopcroft, the British entrepreneur and founder of Guiris de Mierda, a vibrant community bringing expats and locals together in Madrid. Tom shares his journey from the UK’s corporate grind to creating a network that fosters authentic connections, unforgettable events, and a sense of belonging.
We dive into what it means to be a "guiri," the challenges of building a community-based business abroad, and how Tom’s adventures—like walking the Camino de Santiago and skateboarding across Spain—have shaped his approach to life and work.
From navigating cultural differences to crafting viral content, building brand partnerships, and scaling GDM to other cities, this episode is packed with insights for anyone curious about expat life, entrepreneurship, or the art of growing a mission-driven brand.
Tune in for a lively conversation about community, culture, and making it work abroad
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Timestamps:
02:16 What is a Guiri?
05:57 GDM Events, Investing in Spain, More than "Siesta y Fiesta"
09:55 Journey from Merch to Content to the 1st Meet-up
17:07 Why the Name "Guiris de Mierda"?
17:59 When Did You Realize This Was a Business?
21:24 Golden Guiris and the Subscription Model
25:31 Learning From Other Communities
27:43 Viral Content to Booked Events Flywheel
28:32 Finding Your Niche
31:39 Skateboarding Across Spain
33:42 Content Strategy (Personal v Business Brand)
37:40 Hosting and Organizing Live Events
40:03 Getting Sponsorships and Partnerships
44:51 GDM Expanding to Barcelona (1st Event)
46:00 Content Creation Workshop
49:42 Questions From the Audience
56:18 Rapid Fire Questions
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S4 - 57m - Dec 13, 2024 - 61. Triple Juggle: Big 4 Consulting, Business Ownership, & Travel w/ Haden Levine
In this episode, we sit down with Haden Levine, a first-year management consultant at a Big 4 firm who is currently balancing his corporate career with the challenges of running a brick-and-mortar business. As if that’s not enough, Haden is also gearing up for an exciting transition to hopefully live and work abroad in Spain.
Join us as we uncover:
- How Haden manages his time between the high demands of Big 4 consulting and running his business.
- The strategies and tools he uses to stay productive and focused.
- Insights into the mindset needed to take calculated risks and chase multiple dreams.
- What’s driving his decision to work abroad in Spain and how he’s preparing for the move.
- Lessons learned from balancing corporate life, entrepreneurship, and global ambitions.
If you’re a young professional, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone curious about how to juggle big goals, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration you won’t want to miss!
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S4 - 40m - Dec 4, 2024 - 60. How to Build a Profitable Amazon FBA Business with No Experience w/ Neil Twa
Confused by the noise? Don't be. Neil has a 4-step game plan so simple, even a 19-year-old dropout or 76-year-old grandma can follow it. Freebie-free, low-drama, pure profit.
Ready to turn your Amazon dreams into reality?
Visit: https://voltagedm.com to boost your brand and sales exposure
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S4 - 52m - Nov 15, 2024 - 59. Attract Paying Clients Using This AI Marketing Strategy (No Outbound or Ads) w/ Shaz Mathew
Learn how Shaz has helped his clients perform better than 99% of other content creators by having these specific AI systems in place.
His business Attract AI, increases output without sacrificing content quality and allows him to make tens of thousands of dollars for himself and his clients through social media.
If you Have Questions, connect with Shaz on Instagram
More Free Value on Shaz's YouTube
S4 - 29m - Aug 6, 2024 - 58. Use This Social Media Strategy to Scale Your Business w/ Grant Monasterio
Learn how social media strategist Grant Monasterio scales his clients' socials to generate more leads for their businesses.
S4 - 35m - Jul 31, 2024 - 57. If I Started a Skool Community From Zero, Here's How I'd Get to $10k per Month w/ Chris Sutter
Live from Madrid! Learn why Chris Sutter left his door-to-door sales career (even after closing $3 million in sales) to go all-in on online education platforms and communities like Skool. He's already helped multiple of his clients scale their coaching offers using an MRR-centric strategy.
Want to become a millionaire in the next 10 years? Learn this skill
S4 - 57m - Jul 27, 2024 - 56. Why Christian Men Should Pursue Worldly Success w/ Simple Man
My friend Simple Man and I discuss his recently published book Christian Vitality: Reclaiming Masculine Faith. He offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be a successful, faithful man in the modern world.
He argues it's not about choosing between your faith and your goals; it’s about integrating the two into a life that feels fulfilling and true to who you are. In fact, we discuss multiple other false choices which the Christian community has come to adopt in recent years.
Stop feeling ashamed for that fire in your soul. Weaponize your ambition for Christ! Tune in.
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S4 - 57m - May 1, 2024 - 55. How to Find Your Pricing Sweet Spot: The Van Westendorp Pricing Model
The Van Westendorp Price Sensitivity Meter is a simple but powerful tool that helps you to identify the series of price points which are psychologically critical to your audience.
Ask your target audience these 4 questions:
- At what price would this be so cheap that you would question the quality?
- At what price would you consider this a bargain?
- At what price would this be getting on the expensive side for you?
- At what price would this be too expensive that it would be prohibitive for you? Show less
Plot these 4 lines. The square area where they intersect, is your sweet spot
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S4 - 7m - Apr 24, 2024 - 54. Cold Email Tactics, Pitfalls, and Mastery w/ Benny Rubin, CEO of Senders
Benny Rubin is an email deliverability expert with broad knowledge of sales, marketing, and email landscapes.
He is a 3x entrepreneur — with 1 sale, 1 failure, and now his current company, Senders.
Benny has a wide view of what is working in sales, cold email, email deliverability, and sales team execution, which he shares freely. His team has overseen cold emails that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in pipeline and garnered interested responses from massive companies such as Starbucks, Visa, Equinox, Coca-Cola, and beyond.
Benny's team facilitated the sending of over 30 million emails in the last 12 months alone and is eager to demystify cold emailing, debunk common myths, and give advice to anyone trying to grow anything on how they can leverage cold email while avoiding the spam folder.
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S4 - 1h 7m - Apr 3, 2024 - 53. How to Avoid Stripe From Flagging Your Account w/ Robert Finnila III
Robert is the executive vice president of Optec Payments and shares how he helps business owners navigate payment processors while helping them scale. Popular payment gateways such as Stripe leave many business owners and creators overpaying with fees along with the risk of getting shut down if they're not careful.
Work with Robert:
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35m - Mar 13, 2024 - 52. Vale la pena un MBA hoy en dia? con Natalia Carrasco
Hoy hablamos con mi querida tía Natalia que consiguió su MBA del Simon Business School en Nueva York. Ella fundo dos empresas, tiene experiencia trabajando como directora de estrategia y crecimiento en varias empresas en el Bay Area en California y esta enfocada en la intersección entre tecnología e impacto social.
42m - Feb 22, 2024 - 51. The Community Building Business w/ Jared Small
Jared founded The IRL Experience, a community of ambitious entrepreneurs with the mission to meet in person around the world. They have already held events in Miami and London. Tune in to hear the ins-and-outs of building a community-based business.
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