Beyond The Story with Sebastian Rusk

Sebastian Rusk
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Beyond The Story with Sebastian Rusk

Welcome to Beyond The Story! Are you tired of surface-level conversations? Do you want to dig deeper and explore the stories behind the stories? Then join host Sebastian Rusk on Beyond the Story, the podcast that goes beyond the headlines and explores the human experiences that shape our world.On Beyond the Story, we have intimate conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators from all walks of life. We get to the heart of their journeys, the obstacles they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. So, if you're ready to be inspired, to learn from those who've gone before you, and to discover new perspectives that challenge and transform, then tune in to Beyond the Story with Sebastian Rusk, available now on all major podcast platforms.

  1. 14H AGO

    Taste Network Founder Brady Lowe on Food, Innovation & Community

    Send us a text In episode 262 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Brady Lowe, a culinary branding expert and Founder of Taste Network, as he shares his journey from the early days of his company to his current role in helping culinary and spirit brands build lasting legacies.  Tune in for insights, laughter, and a look back at pivotal moments that have shaped their paths. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:57] Cachon 555 food event. [00:06:03] Culinary consulting and branding. [00:10:01] Brand relevance in social media. [00:14:02] Commitment and persistence in hospitality. [00:17:21] Engagement in hospitality marketing. [00:19:15] Social media customer engagement. [00:24:43] Engagement playbook for restaurants. [00:25:09] Foodie adventure and Peach Fest. QUOTES  "It's all about trust. People gotta know you, trust you, like you, work with you." -Brady Lowe“You have to make people be seen. And hospitality has failed at that one card.” -Brady Lowe "I wanna find someone who has slightly impaired vision and give them a new pair of glasses where they feel like I can now see what I was not seeing before." -Brady Lowe  ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Brady Lowe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradylowe75/  BIO:  https://gamma.app/docs/Brady-Lowe-Entrepreneur-Community-Builder-d83qhnwdzpbhipi  WEBSITE Taste Network: https://tastenetwork.com/  ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    26 min

  2. JUL 1

    From Door Dash and Door To Door To Large Managed Security and Construction Company

    Send us a text In episode 261 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Matt Taylor, the CEO at TREIN Management, as he discusses his unexpected transition from a customer service rep to a successful business owner, highlighting the challenges he faced during the pandemic and how he leveraged DoorDash to support his family while building his company. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about growth, vulnerability, and the power of community in business. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:27] Career transition from construction to sales. [00:06:41] AI gun detection technology. [00:07:16] School security automation technology. [00:14:02] Car wash industry expansion. [00:15:27] AI in inventory management. [00:20:50] True grit in entrepreneurship. QUOTES "That's what I pay for. If you ain't gonna make me cry, I'm in the wrong room." - Sebastian Rusk"If you want something, go after it and just do the work. It's not going to come quickly. It's going to take time, but just do the work, do what it takes." - Matt Taylor ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Matt Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-taylor-81664794/ WEBSITE TREIN Management: https://www.treinmanagement.com/ ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    22 min

  3. JUN 19

    From Zero to Multi-Six Figures - Scaling a Fitness Coaching Business That Actually Converts

    Send us a text In episode 260 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Zac Spencer, the Owner of ZS Training Systems and a business coach helping online fitness coaches scale to consistent $10K+ months with premium offers, standout brands, and proven sales systems.  Tune in as Zac offers valuable advice for personal trainers looking to elevate their careers and provides a free resource for listeners interested in modeling their business for consistent income. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:31] Unexpected fatherhood and personal growth. [00:05:50] Freedom in fitness career transitions. [00:09:10] Building a sustainable business. [00:10:43] The journey of becoming a coach. [00:14:50] Motivation in online coaching. [00:16:27] Online coaching vs. personal training. [00:19:27] Premium client attraction strategy. QUOTES “But where I find online coaching can be really good is for people that don't necessarily need the handholding or the babysitting at the gym, but need a plan, need accountability, need support with their lifestyle and their nutrition, need someone in their back pocket that they can message any time of day to get the support accountability that they need in order to be successful. ” - Zac Spencer“Create the life you want and then go out and attack it with massive action.” - Sebastian Rusk"Just start, get the reps in, and every single rep needs to be a new iteration where you're making something a little bit better." - Zac Spencer ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Zac Spencer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac_spencer/ ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    22 min

  4. JUN 13

    Why Physical Therapy Is Important with David Park

    Send us a text In episode 259 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews David Park, a Physical Therapist and Founder at Equilibrium, as he discusses the importance of movement, the role of physical therapy in preventing chronic diseases, and the need for ongoing learning and mastery in the field. Tune in to discover how David's commitment to service and the pursuit of excellence have shaped his approach to helping patients regain their mobility and well-being. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:30] Career transition to physical therapy. [00:06:29] Discovering passion in physical therapy. [00:10:11] Pursuit of excellence vs. ambition. [00:11:04] Career fulfillment through service. [00:15:04] Movement and chronic pain relief. [00:18:57] Making more by doing less. [00:24:06] Shockwave therapy and recovery. [00:26:09] Movement and healing advice. QUOTES “There's such a fine line or a fine difference between the pursuit of excellence and just ambition. Ambition is such a great characteristic. We hear it all the time.. Whereas excellence is really this pursuit of, what am I really called to do in this world? earth? What am I really good at? And really trying to unravel some of those gifts.” - David Park"That's what really helped me commit to number practice to this never-ending journey of mastery of diagnostics, interventions, and treatments, and also creating an environment where the right clinicians can come together to form like a think tank." - David Park"Freedom, that's my definition of success. Not necessarily monetarily. Freedom. You get to do what you want, where you want." - Sebastian Rusk  ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab David Park Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidpark112/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidpark.112 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpark112/ WEBSITE Equilibrium: https://www.equilibriumnj.com/ ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    28 min

  5. JUN 10

    AI Meets Injury Law: How Technology is Reshaping Legal Practice

    Send us a text In episode 258 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Ty Brown, a Personal Injury Attorney and CEO at ZAF Legal, as they explore the intersection of law and technology, particularly the role of AI in transforming the legal landscape. Tune in to hear how Ty’s upbringing shaped his path and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:28] Entrepreneurial journey in law. [00:04:54] Access to justice gap. [00:10:16] AI legal assistant innovation. [00:12:19] AI's role in the legal system. [00:15:41] AI's impact on the legal field. [00:15:45] The importance of reviews. QUOTES "It is actually time to innovate, and we should not oppose this. We should lead the charge, we should improve our practice." - Ty Brown“We don't want people to get bad legal outcomes. We don't want them to get poor direction. But that's the road that ZAF is on, I think we can be a starting place for people. And if we have an AI that's built by lawyers, and linked to real lawyers, we can manage the risks of it.” - Ty Brown “There are so many different facets that we haven't even started to wrap our heads around pertaining to AI and what that all looks like. But the medical field and legal field have definitely been at the forefront of the conversation when it comes to disruption on a level that we've never even seen at all.” - Sebastian Rusk========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Ty Brown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorney_preneur/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-j-brown/ WEBSITE ZAF Legal: https://www.zaflegal.com/ ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    19 min

  6. MAY 20

    Revolutionizing Male Enhancement Technology

    Send us a text In episode 257 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Sam Itshaki, the CEO at Dr. Joel Kaplan, and Byoform. Sam discusses the importance of addressing male sexual health and the innovative solutions his company provides to help men achieve their desired performance through FDA-approved medical devices.  Tune in to learn more about Sam's insights into the male anatomy, the evolution of his business, and the innovative solutions offered by his brand. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:18] Curiosity about male anatomy. [00:07:49] Penis pumps effectiveness and options. [00:10:20] Erectile dysfunction prevention methods. [00:15:03] Men and sexual health awareness. QUOTES “It absolutely works when you use the right pump, when you use the right protocol. You have to do it properly, but it does work. As far as what kind of results or benefits you get from it, the first time you use it, you see a boost immediately.” - Sam Itshaki“A lot of men are kind of ashamed of getting it, and I think there's no reason to be ashamed. Men don't talk about sexual health with their friends, at least most men don't. I think if men knew how many other people, how many of their friends may be using a pump, they would be surprised and not ashamed at all.” - Sam Itshaki========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Sam Itshaki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrgetbiggernow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samitny/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-itshaki/ WEBSITES Get Bigger Now: https://getbiggernow.com/ Dr. Joel Kaplan: https://doctorjoelkaplan.com/ Byoform: https://byoform.com/ ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    17 min

  7. APR 15

    The Voice Behind the Profile - How To Leverage LinkedIn To Grow Your Business - Alexis Scott

    Send us a text In episode 256 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Alexis Rivera Scott, the Founder of The Fairy Job Mom, as she shares after facing the challenges of being laid off during the pandemic, she turned to LinkedIn to share her story and connect with others, ultimately leading her to new opportunities and the launch of her own business. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey, insights on leveraging social media for career advancement, and the importance of resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:03] LinkedIn journey transformation. [00:06:30] Starting your own company. [00:09:48] Ghostwriting for personal branding. [00:12:51] Authenticity in content creation. [00:14:50] LinkedIn strategy for business owners. [00:20:54] LinkedIn's networking potential. [00:21:20] Podcast updates and reviews. QUOTES “I think that those are the keys to the castle. is when you can show up as your authentic self, sharing content transparently that people can resonate with.” - Sebastian Rusk“I just genuinely love helping people market themselves and take their experience and be able to position themselves in a way that actually helps them get hired. That's one piece of what I do.” - Alexis Rivera Scott“If you think that there is opportunity on the other side of the computer screen, there is so get on there, get active, make friends, build community, share your story. Don't be shy, just post it and watch the magic happen.” - Alexis Rivera Scott========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Alexis Rivera Scott Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefairyjobmom/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisjscott/ WEBSITE The Fairy Job Mom: https://www.thefairyjobmom.com/ ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    22 min

  8. APR 14

    How To Meet The Girl Of Your Dreams - Kavita Ajwani

    Send us a text In episode 255 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Kavita Ajwani, the Founder of Dashing Date, as she shares her insights on why it's essential to show up and engage with others and how a simple compliment can open the door to new connections.  Tune in to the transformative power of mastermind groups and mentorship. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:14] The power of masterminds. [00:05:00] Coaching men in dating. [00:10:20] Dating events as practice. [00:12:38] Men approaching women challenges. [00:16:06] Energy and body language. [00:20:28] Reprogramming the dating mindset. [00:23:34] Healing and dating relationships. [00:27:08] Approaching women the right way. QUOTES "The knowledge that we seek is available anywhere, but the accountability, you know, when you pay for something, you put your money where your mouth is and you got to show up. That's what makes it work." - Kavita Ajwani"I believe that there are no mistakes. I believe God provides exactly what we need and who we need." - Sebastian Rusk"Prioritize your healing. Don't let it stop you from living." - Kavita Ajwani========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Kavita Ajwani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dashingdate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavitaajwani/ WEBSITE Dashing Date: https://go.dashingdate.com/home ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    29 min
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Welcome to Beyond The Story! Are you tired of surface-level conversations? Do you want to dig deeper and explore the stories behind the stories? Then join host Sebastian Rusk on Beyond the Story, the podcast that goes beyond the headlines and explores the human experiences that shape our world.On Beyond the Story, we have intimate conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators from all walks of life. We get to the heart of their journeys, the obstacles they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. So, if you're ready to be inspired, to learn from those who've gone before you, and to discover new perspectives that challenge and transform, then tune in to Beyond the Story with Sebastian Rusk, available now on all major podcast platforms.

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