The Top Brand Builders 🧱

Danny Greene
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Wisdom, stories, and lessons from people who create from a place of purpose and live with enthusiasm!

  1. May 19

    Troy Thompson, Serial Entrepreneur

    From Door-to-Door Hustle to Scaling Two Companies: Troy Thompson on Sales, VAs, and PresenceSerial entrepreneur Troy Thompson shares how early hustles like door-to-door lemonade and selling books with Southwestern shaped his mindset around rejection, self-talk, social proof, and incentives. He discusses replacing football ambitions after injuries with sales-driven personal development, and why consistency is a daily grind—highlighting habits like writing goals down and locking away his phone to stay present with family. Troy explains his philosophy that money equals freedom, explores the tension between ambition and contentment, and describes running Pinnacle Insurance and STEL, a Pakistan-based virtual assistant company with 250 employees. He covers VA objections (trust, workload, cost), the value of delegating low-value tasks to focus on revenue, lessons from a multi-year insurance “hard market,” and his approach to parenting: delaying phones, emphasizing face-to-face skills, and viewing college as optional.00:00 Entrepreneur Origins00:31 Lemonade Stand Hustle01:06 Southwestern Sales Bootcamp02:11 Finding Housing Door to Door04:17 Is It a Scam06:22 Cold Door Sales Psychology10:19 Rejection and Self Talk13:32 Sports to Self Development15:31 Habits Writing and Phone Lockbox18:56 Money Freedom and Adventure21:02 Contentment Versus Ambition23:56 Goals EOS and Scaling25:05 Alcohol Boundaries and Sobriety28:09 Quitting Drinking for Dreams28:44 Avoiding the Middle Ground29:44 Parenting by Example30:26 Time as the Metric32:16 Building Teams and Culture35:06 Surviving the Hard Market37:24 Customer Care That Retains38:45 Raising Kids in Tech Era42:28 Parting Advice on Connection43:23 Saal Virtual Assistants Explained46:39 Delegation and Trust Objections51:16 Scaling Stories and Buyback Time54:51 Creator Workflow and Quality58:39 Closing Thoughts and Wrap

    1 hr

  2. May 19

    Eric Jorgenson, Author - The Book of Elon

    Eric Jorgenson on The Book of Elon: High-Effort Optimism, Imagination, and AI SuperpowersDanny hosts Eric Jorgensen to discuss The Book of Elon and how studying Elon Musk reshaped Eric’s imagination through “high effort optimism,” pairing an ambitious vision of the future with the grind to close the gap between fiction and reality. Eric shares practical imagination habits (asking “why/why not,” learning from history like the Wright brothers), his biography-style research process (collecting millions of words of public sources, distilling into a tightly curated 50,000-word “Elon speaks to you” experience), and how he balances memorable sentences with stories. They explore curation vs originality, Elon’s influences (including Napoleon), learning as behavior change, misconceptions about Elon being money-motivated, and a “solarpunk” future blending nature with technological abundance. They also discuss AI as a tool, education models like Alpha School, and adapting careers to rapid AI-driven change.00:00 Welcome and Imagination00:58 High Effort Optimism02:31 Habits to Think Bigger04:29 Research and Curation Method08:15 Memorable Sentences and Stories10:21 Creativity Without Originality14:10 Elon’s Influences and Strategy18:16 Reprogramming Through Practice19:45 Applying Ideas and Teaching22:38 Work Ethic and Tradeoffs28:49 Crisis Mode Mindset29:28 Wealth Versus Mission31:35 Gates Tesla Short Story33:51 Changing Minds On Elon36:13 Writing With AI Tools40:25 Rethinking School With AI43:05 Career Superpowers Era47:36 Solarpunk Future Vision51:28 High Effort Optimism

    53 min

  3. 10/08/2024

    Rashad Kennedy - Real Estate Developer

    Rashad embodies hardwork and a growth mindset. This episode will get your mind right. ⁠This episode is sponsored by inTouch⁠. Download it now.

    1 hr

  4. 10/01/2024

    Brent Widman - Keynote Speaker, Partner, Executive Coach

    Brent has championship DNA. His words are authentic and inspirational. inTouch is the sponsor of today's episode. Download now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intouch-stay-in-touch/id6475792802

    52 min

  5. 09/24/2024

    Jeremy Carroll, Founder - Aroris, North House, Latitude

    In this podcast episode, Jeremy shares his transition from working in a family printing business to founding Latitude, a company with a philanthropic mission. He discusses his decision to skip college, his experiences in New York City, and a life-changing trip to Haiti that inspired his business's giving model. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of purpose in business, uniting his team around a common goal, and maintaining integrity in personal and professional relationships. The episode concludes with Jeremy advocating for embracing opportunities and the power of community to drive positive change.

    37 min

  6. 06/20/2024

    Andrew Jacoby, Founder - Good Sheperd Staffing

    Andrew Jacoby is a thoughtful, purpose-driven, serial entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss: Sales stories Long-term travel Building a business on the road Perils of long-term travel Finding meaning Truth, Goodness, and Beauty philosophy Christianity and more Enjoy.

    1h 19m

  7. 03/12/2024

    Mark Morse, Founder - Morsekode

    In this podcast episode, Mark Morse, founder of Morsekode, joins to discuss his journey in blending his passions for music and business into his branding agency. He shares the story behind Morsekode's distinctive guitar pick logo and how it symbolizes the company's creative approach to branding, which involves connecting brands with their audiences on an emotional level. Mark also reflects on his career transition from musician to marketer, his education in business, and the formative experiences at a creative agency that shaped his understanding of creativity's role in business success. The episode also touches on the recent merger of Morsekode and Mark's future endeavors, including teaching and coaching, as well as his personal interests like fishing. Throughout the conversation, Mark emphasizes the importance of relationships, creativity, and maintaining a balanced life that integrates personal values and work. This episode is brought to you by inTouch: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intouch-stay-in-touch/id6475792802

    57 min

  8. 09/28/2023

    Daniel Felt, Founder - Kura Home (MN Business Series)

    Daniel started his busines as the sole operator, but within a few years, has done millions in revenue and is licensing his brand across the US. Incredible story of never settling & never becoming complacent. There is always another level.

    24 min
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