Social 333 Podcast

Chris D. Bentley
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Welcome to the Social 333 Podcast. The podcast that goes beyond the headlines and dives deep into the minds of controversial, thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural influencers, no topic is off-limits. Join your host, Chris D. Bentley, as he brings you candid unfiltered conversations filed with bold questions, unexpected insights, and authentic dialogue that challenges conventional thinking. Whether you agree or disagree, each episode will leave you questioning the the status quo and thinking in new ways. Tune in for a podcast that dares to go where others won't.

  1. 13h ago

    What Building a School Teaches You About Business | Marsha Familaro Enright #social333podcast #195

    What Building a School Teaches You About Business | Marsha Familaro Enright #social333podcast #195

    What Building a School Teaches You About Business | Marsha Familaro Enright #social333podcast #195

  2. 1d ago

    The Preparation Trap: Are You Losing Sales Before They Start? | Eric Hamilton #social333podcast #194

    The Preparation Trap: Are You Losing Sales Before They Start? | Eric Hamilton #social333podcast #194

    The Preparation Trap: Are You Losing Sales Before They Start? | Eric Hamilton #social333podcast #194

  3. 1d ago

    Wellness Secrets: What You’re Getting Wrong | Nicole O'Neil #social333podcast #193

    Wellness Secrets: What You’re Getting Wrong | Nicole O'Neil #social333podcast #193

    Wellness Secrets: What You’re Getting Wrong | Nicole O'Neil #social333podcast #193

  4. 6d ago

    The Biggest Delivery App Myth Destroying Restaurants | Mir Ali #social333podcast #192

    The Biggest Delivery App Myth Destroying Restaurants | Mir Ali #social333podcast #192 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley welcomes Mir Ali, founder and CEO of cirQQles, a marketing and sales platform helping small businesses take greater control of their customer relationships. Mir breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about food delivery apps and explains how high commissions, limited access to customer data, and dependence on third-party platforms can affect restaurant profitability. The discussion moves into customer loyalty, repeat business, and why social media attention does not always lead to meaningful sales. Mir shares how restaurants can use direct marketing, QR codes, push notifications, and local promotions to connect with customers more effectively. He also explains why retaining existing customers can be more valuable than constantly spending money to attract new ones. Chris and Mir explore the difference between building a recognizable brand and developing genuine customer loyalty. Mir highlights how cirQQles helps restaurants manage ordering, delivery, and customer engagement while reducing reliance on outside platforms. He also introduces the Save My Restaurant campaign, an initiative focused on helping a struggling restaurant improve its marketing and operations. ✅ Why food delivery apps can hurt restaurant profitability ✅ How delivery commissions affect small businesses ✅ The importance of owning customer relationships and data ✅ Why social media likes don't always translate into sales ✅ How restaurants can improve customer retention ✅ Using QR codes and push notifications for direct marketing ✅ Why repeat customers are essential for sustainable growth ✅ The difference between brand awareness and customer loyalty ✅ How local marketing can drive more restaurant orders ✅ Why discounts alone cannot build lasting customer relationships ✅ How cirQQles helps restaurants manage ordering and marketing ✅ The purpose behind the Save My Restaurant campaign 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:05 – Meet Mir Ali: Founder of cirQQles 01:04 – How Delivery Apps Hurt Restaurants 03:43 – Why Restaurants Are Losing Control 06:13 – Taking Back Customer Relationships 08:59 – Best Customer Engagement Strategies 12:54 – Why Small Business Apps Fail 14:15 – Customer Retention and Marketing ROI 17:21 – Why Social Media Views Don't Equal Sales 20:22 – Building Customer Loyalty Before Brand Awareness 23:28 – Save My Restaurant Campaign 24:22 – Where to Find Mir Ali 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights into restaurant marketing, small business growth, and building stronger customer relationships! 📣 Share this episode with a restaurant owner or entrepreneur looking to reduce costs, improve customer loyalty, and grow a more sustainable business.

    The Biggest Delivery App Myth Destroying Restaurants | Mir Ali #social333podcast #192

  5. Oct 29

    The Secret to Getting Noticed on LinkedIn (It’s Not Posting) | Wendy Shore #social333podcast #191

    The Secret to Getting Noticed on LinkedIn (It’s Not Posting) | Wendy Shore #social333podcast #191 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Wendy Shore, a business growth and LinkedIn strategist with over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, to discuss personal branding, LinkedIn visibility, and building authority in a competitive digital world. Wendy shares her journey from working as a CPA and owning seven restaurants to becoming a business consultant and LinkedIn strategist. The conversation explores why LinkedIn is more than a job-search platform, how professionals can position themselves as industry experts, and why meaningful engagement can be more valuable than simply publishing content. Chris and Wendy also discuss the importance of optimizing LinkedIn profiles, creating content based on real experiences, and using thoughtful comments to build relationships and increase visibility. Wendy explains how LinkedIn's AI-powered algorithm influences what users see and why businesses need clear messaging to stand out. They explore how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are changing the way people discover and recommend professionals, making online authority more important than ever. Wendy also shares insights from her book Comment Currency, emphasizing the importance of consistency, authentic engagement, and becoming known for a specific area of expertise. ✅ Wendy's journey from accounting and restaurant ownership to LinkedIn consulting ✅ Why LinkedIn is more than a professional networking platform ✅ How meaningful commenting can increase visibility and engagement ✅ Why building authority matters more than simply posting content ✅ How LinkedIn's AI algorithm influences your feed ✅ The importance of sharing real experiences instead of generic AI content ✅ How to optimize your LinkedIn headline and About section ✅ Why professionals should focus on one clear area of expertise ✅ How thoughtful engagement helps build stronger business relationships ✅ Why online visibility matters for AI-powered recommendations ✅ How ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are changing professional discovery ✅ Lessons from Wendy's book Comment Currency ✅ Why consistency and clear messaging are essential for long-term growth 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:05 – Meet Wendy Shore 01:02 – Lessons From Owning Seven Restaurants 03:08 – LinkedIn for Business Growth and Networking 05:35 – Understanding the LinkedIn Algorithm 07:53 – Building Authority Through LinkedIn Content 09:59 – Why Cold Sales Pitches Don't Work 12:42 – How to Write Comments That Build Connections 19:00 – Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile 21:48 – How to Get Recommended by AI 25:40 – Where to Find Wendy Shore 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights into LinkedIn marketing, personal branding, and building a strong professional presence! 📣 Share this episode with someone who wants to improve their LinkedIn visibility, build authority, or grow their business through meaningful connections.

    The Secret to Getting Noticed on LinkedIn (It’s Not Posting) | Wendy Shore #social333podcast #191

  6. Oct 28

    Sold When She Was a Baby to Finding Her True Family | Patricia Knight Meyer #social333podcast #190

    Sold When She Was a Baby to Finding Her True Family | Patricia Knight Meyer #social333podcast #190 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Patricia Knight Meyer, author of Wonderland: Memoir of a Black Market Adoption and an adoption reform advocate, to discuss her extraordinary journey from being sold through an illegal adoption arrangement as a baby to discovering her biological family. Patricia shares how she was handed over outside a Houston hospital in 1970, how her adoptive parents became involved with an attorney operating outside the legal adoption system, and why she grew up without a proper birth certificate. The conversation explores the hidden realities of black market adoptions, family secrets, and the emotional challenges adoptees face when searching for their true identities. Chris and Patricia also discuss her journey to finding her birth parents, the emotional differences between reconnecting with her biological mother and father, and how DNA testing has transformed family reunions. Patricia explains why reunification can be complicated, how adoption trauma affects relationships, and the importance of preparing emotionally before reconnecting with lost family members. They also explore her efforts to advocate for Texas adoptees' access to original birth records, the inspiration behind her memoir, and why sharing adoption stories can help others find answers, healing, and a sense of belonging. ✅ How Patricia was placed through a black market adoption in 1970 ✅ The hidden realities of illegal adoptions and missing birth records ✅ Why Patricia grew up without knowing her true birth date ✅ How family secrets can affect an adoptee's identity ✅ Patricia's journey to discovering her biological parents ✅ The emotional challenges of reconnecting with birth families ✅ How DNA testing is helping adoptees find their relatives ✅ Why adoption reunions require patience and emotional preparation ✅ Understanding adoption trauma and its impact on relationships ✅ How Patricia obtained her legal birth certificate at age 47 ✅ The inspiration behind Wonderland: Memoir of a Black Market Adoption ✅ Why Texas adoptees are fighting for access to original birth records ✅ How sharing adoption experiences can help others find answers and healing 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:06 – Meet Patricia Knight Meyer 00:51 – The Truth Behind Her Black Market Adoption 04:23 – Discovering the Secret at Age 12 07:34 – Growing Up Adopted and Searching for Identity 12:22 – The Dark History of Black Market Adoptions 13:36 – Modern-Day Baby Trafficking and Adoption Secrecy 17:04 – How DNA Tests Reveal Family Secrets 18:47 – Finding Her Biological Family 24:10 – The Emotional Challenges of Family Reunions 27:41 – Uncovering More Victims of the Same Attorney 30:50 – Wonderland Memoir and Adoption Rights Advocacy 32:59 – Where to Find Patricia Knight Meyer 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations about personal journeys, family relationships, identity, and overcoming life's challenges! 📣 Share this episode with someone interested in adoption stories, family reunions, or the importance of knowing where we come from.

    Sold When She Was a Baby to Finding Her True Family | Patricia Knight Meyer #social333podcast #190

  7. Oct 24

    The End of Big Tech Censorship? My Butler AL Explained | Summer Grays #social333podcast #189

    The End of Big Tech Censorship? My Butler AL Explained | Summer Grays #social333podcast #189 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Summer Grace, entrepreneur, healthcare business owner, and founder of My Butler Al, a social media platform focused on free expression without censorship or shadow banning. Summer shares how she funded the platform entirely on her own and explains her vision for creating a space where users can express themselves freely, connect with others, and promote their businesses. The conversation explores how social media has evolved, the challenges of online censorship, and why entrepreneurs need to adapt to changing digital platforms. Chris and Summer also discussed her journey from commission-based sales to owning multiple businesses in healthcare, including hospice care, primary care, and a medical spa. Summer explains the importance of building a strong team, overcoming financial struggles, and staying committed through difficult periods of entrepreneurship. They explore how referrals and brand recognition define business success, why setbacks do not always mean failure, and the importance of adjusting business strategies when things are not working. The episode also highlights the difference between online personalities and real-life interactions, the value of determination, and why entrepreneurs must keep moving forward despite criticism and self-doubt. ✅ How Summer founded My Butler Al as a social media platform ✅ Why free expression and censorship are major concerns on social media ✅ How My Butler Al differs from traditional social media platforms ✅ Building and funding a business without outside investors ✅ Summer's journey from commission-based sales to entrepreneurship ✅ Managing multiple businesses in the healthcare industry ✅ Why having a strong team is essential for business growth ✅ The financial struggles and challenges behind entrepreneurship ✅ Why brand recognition and customer referrals define success ✅ How entrepreneurs can overcome setbacks, criticism, and self-doubt ✅ Why adapting business strategies is sometimes necessary ✅ The difference between social media personalities and real-life interactions ✅ Why determination and consistency matter for long-term success 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:06 – Meet Summer Grays 00:23 – My Butler AI: A Social Media App Without Censorship 01:02 – Funding a Business Without Investors 02:01 – How Sales Experience Built Her Career 02:51 – Managing Multiple Businesses Successfully 03:43 – Social Media Censorship and Changing Trends 06:35 – The Hidden Struggles of Entrepreneurship 07:41 – What Defines Success in Business? 10:12 – Overcoming Business Failure and Setbacks 14:08 – Managing Your Public Image vs. Reality 15:54 – Where to Find Summer Grays 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights into entrepreneurship, social media innovation, and building successful businesses through determination and resilience! 📣 Share this episode with someone who is building a business, overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, or interested in the future of social media.

    The End of Big Tech Censorship? My Butler AL Explained | Summer Grays #social333podcast #189

  8. Oct 22

    She Spent $20 to Start a Business—Here Is What Happened | Shampaigne Graves #social333podcast #188

    She Spent $20 to Start a Business—Here Is What Happened | Shampaigne Graves #social333podcast #188 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Shampaigne Graves, founder and CEO of Boldify, an accredited audio-first business education platform for women entrepreneurs. Shampaigne shares how she started her business with just $20 in 2018 and grew it through organic marketing, community events, brand ambassadors, and public relations. The conversation explores the challenges women face when starting businesses, finding funding, and building confidence in sales, as well as how Boldify makes entrepreneurship education accessible through audio-based courses available in more than 20 languages. Chris and Shampaigne also discuss the importance of pre-selling products, reinvesting revenue, and using creative funding strategies instead of relying entirely on investors. Shampaigne explains why patience and delayed gratification are essential for long-term business success and how understanding women's purchasing behavior can help brands build stronger customer relationships. They also explore the role of AI in making education more accessible, overcoming self-doubt, handling criticism, and taking action before feeling completely ready. Shampaigne shares practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of starting small, building confidence, and staying committed to a bigger purpose. ✅ How Shampaigne started Boldify with just $20 ✅ Building a business through organic marketing and community support ✅ Why alternative funding strategies matter for women entrepreneurs ✅ How public relations and media exposure can help businesses grow ✅ Why learning to sell confidently is essential for new entrepreneurs ✅ Using pre-sales to fund business growth ✅ How Boldify makes business education accessible in 20+ languages ✅ The role of AI in transforming entrepreneurship education ✅ Why delayed gratification is important for long-term success ✅ Understanding women's purchasing behavior and buying decisions ✅ How brands can build trust by respecting customers' purchasing process ✅ Overcoming self-doubt, fear, and negative feedback ✅ Why starting before you feel ready can lead to business opportunities 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:06 – Meet Shampaigne Graves 00:13 – How She Started a Business With $20 01:40 – Growing a Business Without Investors 03:03 – Building an Accredited Business School 04:07 – How PR and Media Exposure Drive Growth 05:55 – Sales Strategies for New Entrepreneurs 07:48 – Why Audio Learning Works for Entrepreneurs 09:52 – What Makes Entrepreneurs Successful Long-Term 11:01 – Understanding Why Women Buy 13:35 – How Money and Identity Affect Buying Decisions 16:20 – Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Business 18:42 – Turning Criticism Into Business Opportunities 20:54 – Where to Find Shampaigne Graves 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights into entrepreneurship, business growth, and building successful businesses from the ground up! 📣 Share this episode with someone who wants to start a business, overcome financial limitations, or turn an idea into a successful venture.

    She Spent $20 to Start a Business—Here Is What Happened | Shampaigne Graves #social333podcast #188
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Welcome to the Social 333 Podcast. The podcast that goes beyond the headlines and dives deep into the minds of controversial, thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural influencers, no topic is off-limits. Join your host, Chris D. Bentley, as he brings you candid unfiltered conversations filed with bold questions, unexpected insights, and authentic dialogue that challenges conventional thinking. Whether you agree or disagree, each episode will leave you questioning the the status quo and thinking in new ways. Tune in for a podcast that dares to go where others won't.

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  • Creator
    Chris D. Bentley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Social 333 Podcast