From the New Car Sales Floor to $500M | Chris Barta #social333podcast #53

Launching Podcasts for Business Owners | Sebastian Rusk #social333podcast #52

Successful Podcast Hacks and Getting Paid to Speak on Stage | Sean Douglas #social333podcast #51

In this tactical episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Sean Douglas—U.S. Air Force veteran, master resilience trainer, podcast host, and professional speaker. Sean shares his proven hacks for launching, scaling, and monetizing podcasts while also breaking down how to land paid speaking gigs.

From military discipline to entrepreneurial grit, Sean’s journey is packed with lessons for anyone wanting to build influence, amplify their voice, and turn passion into profit.

✅ The key podcast hacks Sean uses to grow audiences fast

✅ How to monetize your show without losing authenticity

✅ Proven strategies for getting booked—and paid—on stages

✅ The mindset shift every aspiring speaker needs

✅ Why resilience is your greatest asset in business and life

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Sean Douglas

00:48 – The type of clientele Sean serves

02:03 – The business side of speaking vs. just telling your story

04:45 – How Sean finally landed his TEDx talk after multiple tries

10:15 – Lessons from those who didn’t get accepted

11:35 – How Joe Rogan’s success changed the podcasting industry

15:05 – The explosion of content creation and faceless channels

19:32 – Sean’s take on podcasting trends and highlights

23:40 – Final thoughts & where to find Sean

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The Blueprint For Profitable Paid Ads | Stephen Blackburn & Stephen Johnson #social333podcast #50

In this power-packed episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Stephen Blackburn and Stephen Johnson to break down the blueprint for running profitable paid ads in today’s fast-changing marketing landscape. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or marketer trying to stretch every ad dollar, this episode will show you how to stop wasting money and start scaling campaigns that actually convert.

From understanding the fundamentals to advanced targeting, both Stephens share real-world insights on how they help businesses drive growth with paid media. If you’ve ever felt like ads are a money pit, this conversation will give you clarity, strategy, and confidence to run smarter campaigns.

✅ The biggest mistakes business owners make with ads

✅ How to properly test campaigns before scaling

✅ Why creative vs. targeting matters in 2025

✅ Real case studies, including Crumble Cookie

✅ A blueprint for creating ads that bring consistent ROI

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Stephen Blackburn & Stephen Johnson

01:15 – How both Stephens got into paid ads and digital marketing

04:22 – Inside their program and how it’s different from DIY ads

08:25 – The broke $5 ad strategy—and why it fails

13:45 – Helping Crumble Cookie grow through ads

19:22 – Old-school list building, freebies, and nurturing leads

29:10 – Why your circle isn’t enough—you need new reach

33:15 – YouTube visibility, brand reach, and unexpected leads

35:18 – The future of paid ads in the age of AI

38:00 – Why many businesses waste their ad budgets upfront

42:45 – Lessons from high-ticket sales and conversions

48:20 – Final thoughts & where to find Stephen Blackburn & Stephen Johnson

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From Starbucks Meetings to Creating a Marketing Agency | Lindsey Huettner #social333podcast #49

In this inspiring episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with marketing strategist and entrepreneur Lindsey Huettner, who turned casual brainstorming sessions in Starbucks into a thriving marketing agency. Her story is a masterclass in taking small, consistent steps toward building something bigger than yourself.

Lindsey shares her journey of launching a business from scratch, how she transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and the lessons she learned about branding, client relationships, and scaling smart. If you’ve ever wondered how to take an idea from coffee shop conversations to a profitable agency—this episode is for you.

✅ How Lindsey went from side-hustle meetings to running her own agency

✅ Branding and marketing lessons every business owner needs to know

✅ Why relationships matter more than flashy campaigns

✅ How to balance personal life while growing a business

✅ Real strategies for building credibility in a crowded industry

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Lindsey Huettner

00:50 – From Starbucks sessions to launching a marketing agency

05:06 – Lindsey’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned

08:15 – Shifts in marketing: funnels, AI, and the new reality of sales

13:05 – What most people get wrong about branding and marketing

15:25 – Influencer marketing: authority, ego, and what works in 2025

17:35 – The power of niche marketing & why human touch still matters

20:55 – Final thoughts & where to find Lindsey

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The Purpose and Balance of Brand Strategy | Katie Smetherman Holmes #social333podcast #48

In this value-packed episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley chats with branding powerhouse Katie Smetherman Holmes about how purpose-driven brand strategy can change the trajectory of your business—and your life. Katie shares how to build a meaningful brand without losing your voice, why clarity is the most underrated tool in business, and how to avoid the burnout trap when building from the ground up. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or marketing professional, this episode will help you recalibrate your brand with intention and clarity.

✅ What most business owners get wrong about branding

✅ How to build a magnetic brand without being fake

✅ The role of self-awareness in building powerful brands

✅ Balancing personal purpose with professional messaging

✅ Strategies for staying grounded as a brand grows

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Katie Smetherman Holmes

01:02 – Katie’s journey into branding and entrepreneurship

02:40 – Helping businesses find their voice with emotionally intelligent branding

04:15 – Branding trends that need to go (and what to do instead)

06:48 – The rise of AI in branding and marketing

08:47 – Why most businesses fail at consistency in their marketing

11:05 – Hidden opportunities in branding most entrepreneurs overlook

14:25 – Branding mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting out

17:32 – Identity crisis in business: regaining clarity and focus

23:08 – Final thoughts & where to connect with Katie

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Real Estate Passive Prospecting Through YouTube | Levi Lascsak #social333podcast #47

In this high-impact episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley is joined by real estate YouTube expert Levi Lascsak, founder of Passive Prospecting. Levi reveals how he built a thriving real estate brand from scratch using nothing but content and consistency.

Whether you're a new agent, seasoned realtor, or entrepreneur tired of cold-calling and chasing, Levi shares how to make YouTube work for you—even if you have zero video experience. Learn how he went from no college degree to dominating one of the most competitive markets in the country.

✅ Why cold calling is dying and video-first branding wins

✅ The path from pharmaceutical sales to real estate YouTube success

✅ How agents fail by doing too much and focusing on nothing

✅ Building scalable systems to live life on your terms

✅ Levi’s passive prospecting framework that brings in clients 24/7

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Levi Lascsak

00:57 – Levi’s background and transition into entrepreneurship

03:50 – Breaking into pharma sales without a college degree

05:10 – Shifting from finance to real estate in 2020

12:48 – How Levi started his YouTube channel with no video experience

18:46 – Consistency, systems, and building freedom through content

26:56 – Levi’s Passive Prospecting program explained

31:25 – Final thoughts & where to find Levi

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Mastering NLP and Rewiring Your Unconscious Mind For Success| Eli Bowman #social333podcast #46

In this transformative episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Eli Bowman, a high-level entrepreneur and NLP expert, to explore how neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help rewire your mind for success. From building a 7-figure company to confronting burnout and rediscovering purpose, Eli shares the mindset tools that helped him—and can help you—break through mental limits.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, hit rock bottom, or questioned your path, this is your wake-up call. Learn how to identify emotional loops, reframe past trauma, and activate your brain’s success systems using the principles of NLP.

✅ What NLP actually is—and why it changes lives

✅ Why building external success doesn’t guarantee internal happiness

✅ How anchoring and loop awareness can shift your daily mindset

✅ Tools to break free from negative self-talk and behavioral patterns

✅ Why your unconscious beliefs are driving 95% of your outcomes

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Eli Bowman

01:06 – Understanding NLP and how it reprograms your brain

04:58 – Realizing success doesn’t always equal happiness

06:53 – Hitting rock bottom and facing your inner self

10:45 – Dealing with shadows and mental conditioning

12:32 – NLP explained: Robbins, Belfort, and mental reprogramming

14:30 – Anchoring techniques and identity shifts

17:27 – Active loop engines and staying unstuck

19:28 – Accountability and breaking emotional patterns

21:17 – Reticular activating system and focus hacks

24:04 – Final thoughts & connect with Eli

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