Open Residency

Open Residency
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Hosted by Mark Brazil, co-founder of IKONICK, Open Residency dives deep into the minds of true operators—the individuals who are the last line of defense in their business. Each conversation offers a glimpse into the operator’s playbook, sharing real-world insights from those who’ve navigated the toughest challenges in business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a leader, this podcast is a must-listen for actionable lessons.

  1. JAN 29

    Kallaway - The Most Valuable 3 Hours For Any Business Owner in 2026 (Content Masterclass)

    👉 Download the Open Residency x Kallaway Content Playbook: https://open-residency.kit.com/kallaway ⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/kallaway TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Trailer00:01:08 Biggest Lessons As A Full-Time Creator00:03:19 What Goes Into A Great Hook?00:13:46 The Most Important Framework For Content00:15:39 The Hidden Cheat Code For Instagram Thumbnails00:19:46 The Five Content Games Framework00:33:34 The Seven Lego Bricks For Short Form00:50:48 Most Common Editing Mistakes For Short Form00:53:42 What Metrics Actually Matter For Shorts?01:01:33 Kallaway's Insane Team Structure01:10:57 Why Are You So Bullish On YouTube?01:19:21 Is YouTube More A Packaging Game?01:22:12 Title/Thumbnail Mistakes01:28:08 Key Metrics To Evaluate With YouTube01:34:28 What People Misunderstand About YouTube01:38:22 The Biggest Myth About Virality01:48:51 Content Mix Perspective01:55:14 Building A Community From Your Audience02:02:13 The Biggest Growth Hack for 202602:07:04 AI Tools02:16:51 Stories That Convert02:20:46 Quickfire Questions In this episode, we sit down with Kallaway, the operator quietly building some of the most efficient content machines on the internet. Kallaway breaks down how modern businesses should think about content as infrastructure, not art. We go deep on the content mechanics most never see, how to engineer "desire loops" that earn clicks, and why YouTube should be treated like a professional sport. 🔗 KALLAWAY RESOURCESYouTube Academy: https://kallaway.co/youtubeacademy/r/openresidencySandcastles: https://sandcastles.ai/?ref=openresidency 🎙 GUESTKallawayWebsite: https://kallaway.co 📬 GET IN TOUCHInstagram: https://instagram.com/openresidencyWebsite: https://openresidency.com/ 🎯 Powered by Universal Ads👉 Claim your credit: https://form.typeform.com/to/ckvJ86zT

    2h 33m

  2. JAN 19

    Samir Chaudry - How To Actually Dominate YouTube in 2026

    👉 Join our private community for operators, marketers, and creators (waitlist) - https://www.newsletter-signup.com/or/ ⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/samir-chaudry TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Trailer00:01:16 The 3 Rules of YouTube00:12:27 How to Properly Think About Your Audience00:24:14 How To Get Good At Title and Thumbnail00:37:00 How To Research A Vertical00:42:57 How To Avoid Burnout00:47:11 The Hidden Problems With Podcasts Today00:55:21 Respecting the Viewer's Time01:01:04 How Do You Look at Retention?01:05:11 Most Important Metrics for YouTube01:16:16 The Business of Colin and Samir01:18:20 Working With Sponsors and Big Brands01:34:28 Small Deals vs. Big Deals01:37:36 The Education Business01:45:20 Learnings From Press Publish NYC01:50:09 What Are You Excited About?01:54:49 The Palisades Fire02:13:42 The Future of the Media Landscape02:28:15 Working With Colin For Over 10 Years02:29:42 Quickstrike Questions In this episode, we sit down with Samir Chaudry, co-host of Colin and Samir, for a deep conversation about relevance, creative longevity, and what it actually takes to build a career in the modern media landscape. Samir breaks down how creators stay relevant as platforms, formats, and audience expectations constantly shift — and what metrics actually matter in building a lasting media business. 🎙 GUESTSamir ChaudryWebsite: https://colinandsamir.com 📬 GET IN TOUCHInstagram: https://instagram.com/openresidencyWebsite: https://openresidency.com/ 🎯 Powered by Manychat🔗 Learn more: https://manychat.com/ 🎯 Powered by PoppyGet $25 off: https://getpoppy.ai/OpenResidency (use code "OR")

    2h 37m

  3. 12/30/2025

    Dan Koe - How To Get Ahead Of 99% Of People in 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Dan Koe for a deep conversation about building a Future Proof Skill Stack, navigating AI, and designing a life that isn't dictated by someone else's goals. Dan breaks down why the most important skills today aren't technical, but meta — learning how to learn, how to think, and how to earn. We explore how AI is accelerating the need for adaptability, why taste, narrative, and trust are becoming the real moats, and how creators can stop chasing niches and instead become the niche.

    1h 35m

  4. 12/17/2025

    Mark Manson - When Quitting Is the Smartest Business Move

    In this episode, we sit down with Mark Manson, bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, for a wide-ranging conversation about pain, purpose, momentum, and what it actually takes to build a meaningful life. Mark explains why you can’t want the reward without wanting the cost, how suffering is often self-created through the stories we tell ourselves, and why momentum—not motivation—is the real driver of progress.   We go deep on relationships and dating — romance vs compatibility, conditional love, commitment, self-sabotage, and how to know if you’re actually ready for a serious partnership. Mark shares the biggest dating mistakes people make today, and how alignment beats excitement. We also explore creativity, writing, money, building and scaling a new AI company, and why Mark believes AI will fundamentally reshape personal growth, therapy, and the future of self-help.

    2h 20m

  5. 12/05/2025

    Sean Frank - E-Commerce Masterclass: How to Build, Scale & Win in 2026

    In this episode, I sit down with Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, for a deep dive into the systems behind one of the most profitable e-commerce brands operating today. Sean breaks down how Ridge confidently spends $100K/day on ads, why simplicity beats cleverness in performance creative, and the disciplined frameworks that allow Ridge to scale without outside capital. He also shares something he rarely talks about publicly: Ridge's biggest weakness — and why it's actually the one unfair advantage smaller brands still have in 2026. We unpack Ridge's entire performance machine: producing 200+ ad variations every month, hiring creators with editing instincts, building agency-less teams, and treating ad economics with ruthless clarity. Sean explains why most brands fail before they even have a product worth selling, what founders still misunderstand about Meta, and how operational discipline is becoming the new moat in e-commerce. This conversation is a masterclass in scaling, creative iteration, and building lean teams that win — even as the landscape gets harder.

    2h 9m

  6. 11/25/2025

    George Heaton - The Clothing Brand That Should’ve Died, But Became a Cult

    In this episode, I sit down with George Heaton to unpack how a two-year trademark battle nearly ended Represent and how surviving it ignited the creative fire that pushed the brand into its biggest years ever. He breaks down the personal brand flywheel, product discipline, and offline community strategy that helped turn Represent into one of the most influential modern apparel labels today.

    1h 55m

  7. 11/18/2025

    Simon Molnar - Why Stores Are Struggling — and How to Reinvent Them

    In this episode, I sit down with Simon Molnar, founder of Flagship.ai, to break down why 83% of shopping still happens in-store — yet most stores run with almost no data. Simon explains how visual merchandising became the most overlooked lever in retail, why brands misjudge store performance, and how Flagship built the square-foot-level “money map” that finally gives brick-and-mortar the same funnel e-commerce has.We also dive into Simon’s leadership philosophy shaped by Afterpay’s $29B rise — hiring for humility, building A-players, and making every store matter through objective data. This conversation is a masterclass in retail reinvention, operational clarity, and building teams that raise the standard.

    1h 43m

  8. 10/29/2025

    Joel Kocher - This $200M CEO Discovered What Cardiologists Won't Tell You

    In this episode, I sit down with Joel Kocher, the 70-year-old CEO & Co-Founder of Humann, a $200M company redefining cardiovascular health. We unpack how Joel went from early retirement and burnout to discovering the "miracle molecule" nitric oxide — the foundation behind Humann's science-backed approach to longevity. He explains why most people misunderstand heart health, how clinical trials became his edge, and what it takes to build a lasting company.We also dive deep into leadership — from his years as the #2 at Dell to lessons learned from Michael Dell and Steve Jobs. Joel shares the mindset that's kept him young, the frameworks that landed Humann on the Inc. 5000 list ten times, and why focus, conviction, and adaptability matter more than ever in business and life.This conversation is a deep dive into longevity, leadership, and what it really takes to stay young — in business and in life. Enjoy!

    1h 54m
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Hosted by Mark Brazil, co-founder of IKONICK, Open Residency dives deep into the minds of true operators—the individuals who are the last line of defense in their business. Each conversation offers a glimpse into the operator’s playbook, sharing real-world insights from those who’ve navigated the toughest challenges in business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a leader, this podcast is a must-listen for actionable lessons.

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  • Creator
    Open Residency
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Open Residency
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