Brand Story Steve Gilman

Human beings are wired for connections. So how do we leverage our humanity to build those connections when technology seems to be pushing us in the other direction? In this episode, Steve speaks with David J.P. Fisher, Author of "Networking in the 21st Century" and President of RockStar Consulting, about the importance of storytelling, building trust, and the impact of technology on sales. The conversation touches on the psychology of human connection, the fear of rejection, and what it means to leverage your humanity.
This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.
Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.
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(00:00) David Fisher Introduction
(01:25) Selling Knives and Hot Donuts
(04:16) Product is Important
(07:35) Mindset, Skillset, Toolset
(11:43) Leveraging Your Humanity
(17:20) Storytelling, Stand-up Comedy, and Sales
(24:57) Networking at vs. with
(28:14) All Sales is Not Manipulation
(31:48) Sitting Beside Vs. Across
(41:20) Commenting on LinkedIn
(45:53) Outro

In this episode, Alison McCauley, Best-Selling Author and AI Strategist, and our president, Steve Gilman, revisit the world of AI and the importance of developing a relationship with AI tools. They discuss the acceleration of AI adoption over the past two years and how organizations and individuals can respond to make sure they aren’t left behind.
This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.
Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.
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(00:00) - Alison McCauley Introduction
(01:30) - The Story Telling Tactic 
(04:01) - The New Industry Playbook
(06:19) - The Six Dimensions of Digital Disruption 
(11:07) - Developing New Mindsets: Speed to Learn 
(13:29) - Defining AI’s Relationship in Your Workflow
(18:25) - Finding the “Aha Moment”
(21:47) - Sharing is Key
(23:58) - Entering the Cognitive Revolution 
(32:46) - The Future of Education Alongside AI
(39:51) - The 24 Hour Personal Tutor
(42:25) - The Resurgence of Human First Experience
(47:24) - The Current Chapter of Alison’s Life
(48:16) - Advice to Younger Self

Being creative means having the courage to take risks. It means rolling with the punches, pivoting when needed, and evolving your ideas to create an end result that resonates with your audience. In this episode, Gina Michnowicz, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of The Craftsman Agency, offers her insights into creating integrated marketing campaigns for top brands such as Disney and Cisco. She shares what it’s like to be creative in the fast-paced world of marketing and how every touchpoint impacts the customer experience.
This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.
Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.
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(00:00) - Gina Michnowicz Introduction 
(01:33) - Gina’s Process: Cruella’s Integrated Campaign
(04:45) - The Art of the Pivot
(08:44) - Finding the Right Marketing Mix
(14:13) - Pairing Brands: Guardians of the Galaxy and Cisco Duo
(16:54) - Advice on Brand Activation Events 
(19:46) - The Attendee Experience 
(24:29) - The Customer Experience 
(27:07) - Marketing to Emotional Beings
(31:04) - Business Bliss or Co-Founder Chaos?
(37:40) - The Trait Gina Values Now
(39:12) - The Current Chapter of Gina’s Life
(40:12) - Advice to Younger Self

Ever wonder how a two-time Emmy nominee approaches storytelling? Tom Langan has spent his 20-year career in television keeping one thing consistent: appealing to the human side of storytelling. In this episode, Tom addresses the need for a strategic approach to content creation and putting your audience first. We hear snippets from his book, Legendeering, a guide for a video communication strategy, and the role reciprocity plays in communication strategies. His episode is full of examples of how to talk to people like people to build connections and add value to your stories.
This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.
Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.
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(00:00) - Tom Langan Introduction
(01:16) - Tom's Journey into Production
(04:14) - Tom's Early Career and Transition into Storytelling
(11:53) - Tom's Approach to Finding and Telling Stories
(15:15) - Core Principle: Lead with Value
(17:25) - Why Write a Book Instead of Making a Video
(20:28) - The Power of Video in Business
(23:15) - The Importance of Audience-Centric Storytelling
(26:04) - The Role of Emotion and Context in Storytelling
(30:12) - The Importance of Video Content
(34:15) - The Power of Episodic Content
(41:04) - The Importance of Humanizing Business
(45:11) - The Current Chapter of Tom's Life
(46:46) - Advice to Younger Self

For brand strategist, Liam Darmody, LinkedIn is the go-to place to help build a strong personal brand. Like other social media platforms, LinkedIn has evolved over time, growing from a place to look for jobs to a place of cultivating connections. It’s a place to attract unknown opportunities – if you use it right. In this episode, Liam shares his tips for using the platform to its full potential so you can build your personal brand, and make a few friends along the way.
This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.
Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.
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(00:00) - Introduction - Liam Darmody
(01:44) - Liam's LinkedIn Journey
(04:02) - Overcoming LinkedIn Posting Anxiety
(09:49) - Liam's Personal Branding Success Story
(13:10) - The Impact of Consistent LinkedIn Presence
(19:00) - The Power of Authenticity on LinkedIn
(20:23) - Imposter Syndrome and Sharing Your Personality
(22:52) - Authenticity and Integrity on LinkedIn
(26:45) - LinkedIn's New Features
(32:06) - Advice and Quotes to Live By
(34:17) - Current Life Phase: Reinvigorating
(36:08) - Advice to Younger Self
(38:53) - Conclusion

AI is software that behaves like a human, and it’s that mindset that Conor Grennan, Dean of Students and Head of Generative AI at NYU Stern, helps people understand. In this episode, we dive into what the future of AI holds and its impact across various fields and industries. Conor highlights the critical role of communication skills in an era increasingly dominated by generative AI and introduces us to his HTG format for interacting with AI.
This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.
Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.
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(00:00) Introduction - About Conor Grennan
(01:29) Keeping Up with AI
(07:42) How to Use AI Effectively
(15:15) The Future of AI and Education
(16:11) Advice for AI Beginners
(18:13) Concerns about AI
(21:49) AI and Creativity
(24:27) AI as a Research Tool
(27:53) Future of AI and Human Creativity
(32:28) AI Proofing Your Career
(36:36) Rapid-Fire Questions
(40:06) Conclusion