The Greatest Stories Never Told

Craig Clemens, Roger Love
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The Greatest Stories Never Told

Craig Clemens has used the power of storytelling to become one of the most successful advertising writers of the decade, his words bringing in well over one billion dollars in sales. Craig believes the best way to have your own story lead to a happier ending, is to listen and learn from those who have gotten to where you want to be. In The Greatest Stories Never Told, you’ll hear the outrageous origin stories of some of the world’s most interesting and accomplished people, from all walks of life. Put your phone on silent and get ready for a wild ride. These are The Greatest Stories Never Told.

  1. Unveiling The Hidden Truths About Your Food Supply w/ Dr. Steven Gundry

    03/16/2021

    Unveiling The Hidden Truths About Your Food Supply w/ Dr. Steven Gundry

    Dr. Steven Gundry is a world-renowned cardiologist who invented a device that's used in 90% of all heart operations across the world. Yet, a little over a decade ago, Dr. Gundry decided to stop doing surgery altogether, because he felt he could save more lives with nutrition that he put on the operating table. Since then, his nutritional philosophies have sparked a global phenomenon. He's the author of four New York Times best-selling books, including ‘The Plant Paradox’, which you've probably seen in the hands of celebrities like Kelly Clarkson and Alan Arkin (and that’s because this book just flat out works!) So today, we're going to dive deep into the backstory of how he became one of the top heart surgeons in the world and made these diet discoveries that have now changed the lives of millions of people. So pay close attention, because this episode will change your life (plus, it might help you live a little longer too!) You’ll discover: When opportunity knocks... open the door! Here’s how a sudden turn of events lead Dr. Gundry to become a proficient heart surgeon… before he even got into med school (11:40) ‘You inserted a pig’s heart into a baboon?’ Full story here (34:19) BE WARY! 9 out of 10 Americans believe whole-heartedly in the ‘purity’ of their food supply… without noticing the food industry is secretly stabbing them from the back! Here’s the real truth the food conglomerates don’t want you to know about (51:02) The single most important type of food that should make for 90% of your diet (PLUS --- Dr. Gundry reveals the ‘heaven sent’ food that’s proven to boost your immune system, improve gut health… and even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 90%!) (1:06:02) Did you know there’s a hidden ‘sugar molecule’ that subtly makes red meat-eating devastatingly dangerous for you? Discover it here (47:48) Sign up to Dr. Gundry’s newsletter here: https://gundrymd.com/

    1h 26m
  2. Using The Hidden Power Of Mushrooms To Elevate Your Daily Routine w/ Tero Isokauppila

    03/09/2021

    Using The Hidden Power Of Mushrooms To Elevate Your Daily Routine w/ Tero Isokauppila

    Tero Isokauppila is the founder of Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee, and is recognized as one of the world's greatest experts on how you can use shrooms to heal your body... and expand your mind in ways you never thought possible. In today’s episode, we're gonna dive deep into all of it (including the true story of how Santa Claus used to be a shroom dealer… and how mushrooms may just come from aliens themselves!). Plus, you’ll also discover: The 3 most powerful performance-boosting shrooms you can use to instantly elevate your daily routine (many of which are inherently designed to boost immunity, memory and even reduce stress) (14:43) The ‘one word’ copywriting lesson I stole from legendary marketer Dan Kennedy (a simple concept, but one that has proven to single-handledly ‘make or break’ your whole marketing message… so listen closely) (19:47) Was Santa Claus a mushroom dealer? Here’s the forgotten yet revealing story of how the whole concept of Christmas came to be (so tighten up those seat belts… because the truth may shock you) (30:55) The single biggest myth 9 out of 10 people hold about shrooms & their influence in your body (did you fall for this lie too? Find out here) (39:41)

    57 min
  3. Using Novelty to Connect With The Rich & Famous w/ Jon Levy

    03/02/2021

    Using Novelty to Connect With The Rich & Famous w/ Jon Levy

    Imagine having an Olympic gold medalist, an Academy Award-winning actress, and a Nobel Prize-winning scientist all show up at your house... to cook you dinner! That's the reality for my good friend, Jon Levy. He’s the creator of a secret, invite-only dinner club called ‘The Influencers Dinner’. So in today’s short episode, you’re gonna hear the story of how it all started (and how you might be able to sneak into an invite.) Plus, you’ll discover how Jon capitalized on the powerful 'IKEA effect' to get in the room with big celebrities, influencers & top businessmen (and how you can use the same proven principle to get more influential people to willingly invest in a relationship with you!)

    17 min
  4. Building a Massive Following With Compelling Storylines with Brendan Kane

    02/23/2021

    Building a Massive Following With Compelling Storylines with Brendan Kane

    Brendan Kane is no Joe Schmoe. He’s one of the go-to guys I turn to for effective strategies on how to use attention-grabbing storytelling to build more engagement and have a bigger impact with my messages. The man is brilliant. He’s helped mega stars like Taylor Swift grow their social following, and even built a personal following on Facebook of a million real fans... in a single month! I learn something new each time I talk to him. And today, he’ll share some of his most effective strategies for growing your brand (plus some mind-blowing discoveries about human behavior.) So buckle up! You’ll discover: How a short boredom spurt led Brandon to stumble on a hidden golden opportunity that allowed for his first major breakthrough (7:32) Struggling to form a new habit? Here’s the single most common mistake people make when trying to foster new, empowering behavior (doing this guarantees you’ll find it extremely hard to follow through on your wishes… here’s how to avoid it altogether) (20:20) How to use the all entrusted 'IKEA effect' to inspire your audience to CRAVE consuming your content & investing in your brand (16:35) What NEVER to do in the first few seconds of your hook… unless you want your content to pass through your audiences’ feeds like a ship in the night! (52:12) One mind-shattering marketing lesson I stole directly from MTV’s founder, Robert Pittman (PLUS --- the ‘value-fountain’ positioning trick I learned firsthand from elite marketer Eben Pagan... and why it is a must-do if you’re looking to gracefully take your customer further up your value ladder) (22:23) Brandon's proven blueprint to go from ‘zero to hero’ and build a massive following that engages with your brand (note: this is the very same framework Brandon has used to supercharge his own social media growth in a matter of days! Use wisely) (40:13) Check out Brandon's book here: https://bit.ly/3aDunYG

    57 min
  5. Capturing Your Audience With Contagious Stories with David Nihill

    02/16/2021

    Capturing Your Audience With Contagious Stories with David Nihill

    David Nihill is a force to be reckoned with. He’s taught some of the top TEDx speakers how to refine their talks, and students from universities like Oxford and Stanford how to easily hone their communication skills (plus, he’s really funny too!) He has distilled many of his storytelling principles into simple, easy-to-learn golden nuggets you can instantly use to boost your own speeches & presentations. So buckle up! We’re in for a good one. You’ll discover: Fear of speaking in public? Here’s the shocking incident that forced David to conquer his fear of public speaking (not only was he not ready… but he got thrown to the main-stage with no prior experience at all!) (23:15) Three storytelling laws to live by in order to completely mesmerize ANY crowd you're speaking to (Fortune 500 companies and proclaimed TEDx speakers vouch for these principles… ready to 10x your storytelling skills? Here’s how.) PLUS --- a short and sweet ‘5 point’ editing trick to instantly cut out the fluff and boost the hitting power of your storytelling narrative (37:51) Why you should NEVER tell jokes in your public speeches & presentations (do THIS instead) (46:51) See more of David’s work at: https://davidnihill.com/

    1 hr
  6. How to be a Global Citizen and Network with the highest people in society with Michael Trainer

    02/09/2021

    How to be a Global Citizen and Network with the highest people in society with Michael Trainer

    I hope you're all fired up... because my guest today is one of the most networked men in the world! Michael Trainer has thrown a music festival with Jay Z, and even done a podcast with the Dalai Lama himself. He has this unique ability to reach the highest level people on the planet and get them to come hang out with him and do impactful projects (one of which has raised $20 billion to help causes on the planet.) I'm pumped to have him on today's show. So sit back, turn your phone off, get ready to take some notes. This episode is gonna light you up. Here, you’ll discover: The time Michael managed to get jumped by a ruthless spanish gang in his very first travel experience (2:31) How to leverage the ‘anchor’ positioning technique to lure the heaviest hitters in ANY industry to attend and promote your social events (Michael has executed this strategy to perfection in order to cheaply mingle with the likes of Ryan Holiday, Maria Sharapova, Bill Gates and many others!) Who will you use it with? Find it here (11:09) How to Build A Powerful And Responsive Network That Reaches Even The Highest Level People In Society | Michael Trainer PLUS - Here’s how you can pull off smooth invites to your social events the ‘non-pressure way’ and easily create a platform of high level people that add tremendous amounts of value to your life (even if you’re on a tight budget and are relatively unknown in your niche!) (34:08) See more of Michael’s work at: @michaeltrainer

    1h 25m
  7. Aaron Alexander

    02/02/2021

    Aaron Alexander

    Aaron Alexander is not only the author of ‘The Align Method’, but he’s also a master at helping people become more aligned in their bodies and in their lives. And in today’s episode, we embarked on a fun acro journey, where Aaron set off to become a real-life human torture rack... for me! He twisted me up and down with his infamous inverted pole on my tender muscles and joints (in the hopes that eventually... it was going to make me feel better.) Did he succeed? Tune in to find out. Here, you’ll also discover: If your muscles are feeling stiff, here’s the single most powerful tool to instantly loosen up like the soft sail of a boat blowing in the wind (this system will have you stretching parts of your body you didn’t even know were there!) (1:56) Wearing heels is absolutely harmless, right? Wrong! Here’s why persistent use of heels has proven to be extremely harmful for your health (and oftentimes… even lead to schizophrenia!) (37:27) How to use the ‘quadrinity check-in’ exercise to rapidly boost your internal well-being (I do this every single morning after waking up… and you won’t imagine just how much of an impact it has made in the overall quality of my health!) (45:52) The single most effective technique to improve your posture in a matter of seconds! (1:01:56) Do you check your phone first thing in the morning? Here’s why this small, tiny habit might be secretly ruining your health (PLUS… how to employ the 7-day ‘technology detox’ game plan to rapidly regain control of whole body wellness) (12:58) See more of Aaron’s work at: @alignpodcast

    1h 8m
  8. Nicolas Cole - Top-Tier Internet Ghostwriter Reveals His Proven System To Rapidly Master Any Skill From The Ground Up

    01/26/2021

    Nicolas Cole - Top-Tier Internet Ghostwriter Reveals His Proven System To Rapidly Master Any Skill From The Ground Up

    In today’s episode, I spoke with none other than Nicolas Cole. He started off his career at the young age of 14 as a professional gamer (reaching the highest ranks of the World of Warcraft battlefield, kicking everyone's ass in the process) to then drop it altogether to focus all his energies towards two main goals: becoming a champion bodybuilder and one of the top writers on the entire internet. And now, he's the #1 most read writer on Quora and even has one of the most popular blogs on Medium. Yet, what I love most about Cole is he has a system for writing that I have personally learned a lot from. So if you’re looking to learn how to create the type of messaging, writing and storytelling that literally demands your reader’s attention all the way to the end… then you will definitely not want to miss today’s episode. Here, you’ll discover: The 3-step ‘subconscious grandmaster’ blueprint Nicolas learned from playing in the World of Warcraft trenches to rapidly master ANY skill you desire from the ground-up (Nicolas personally used this proven framework to simply master gaming, bodybuilding and now writing… what will you use it for?) Find it here (15:26) The single biggest lesson Craig stole straight from legendary copywriter John Carlton to instantly supercharge your writing with potent persuasive power (35:50) Why aiming to get mentored by the cream of the crop in your field might be a foolish mistake (and what to do instead) (17:40) How to pull the ‘subconscious triggers’ inside your reader’s brain to smoothly sway them to buy your products and services (this technique is so effective… it allows you to turn on their internal buying switch without them even realizing it!) (1:00:43) PLUS --- 3 infallible storytelling techniques to write memorable pieces of content that not only stick and spread… but also hook your readers all the way to the end! (37:50)

    1h 21m
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Craig Clemens has used the power of storytelling to become one of the most successful advertising writers of the decade, his words bringing in well over one billion dollars in sales. Craig believes the best way to have your own story lead to a happier ending, is to listen and learn from those who have gotten to where you want to be. In The Greatest Stories Never Told, you’ll hear the outrageous origin stories of some of the world’s most interesting and accomplished people, from all walks of life. Put your phone on silent and get ready for a wild ride. These are The Greatest Stories Never Told.

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