The Living Legacy Podcast Brian Fouts

Stephanie Pierucci is the Founder and CEO of Pierucci Publishing, a marketing and book publishing company helping authors reach their target audience by designing book manuscripts, providing ghostwriting services, creating bestselling authors, and engineering collaborative book projects. As an accomplished bestselling author, speaker, creator, and marketer, Stephanie has taught several academic courses and coached students in book-writing for 11 years. She is also the Founder of other entrepreneurial brands, including Moms Wear Capes, Aspen Entrepreneur, and Brain Flow Yoga.
In this episode… Everyone has a story to tell. Personal experiences create a narrative, weaving together the lessons learned from pitfalls and accomplishments. Your story’s intricacy can have a profound impact on your sphere of influence. How can you harness the power of storytelling to inspire the upcoming generation of world-changers?
Many authors who aspire to have their stories published shy away from exposing the grueling journey to success. While it’s easy to ignore the pain points you’ve endured, Stephanie Pierucci, a book marketing consultant and publisher, encourages authors to embrace the unfiltered version of their story. Revealing your experiences fully conveys authenticity and vulnerability, making you more relatable to your audience. 
On this episode of the Living Legacy Podcast, Brian Fouts welcomes Stephanie Pierucci, Founder and CEO of Pierucci Publishing, to discuss why storytelling is a valuable business asset. Stephanie shares anecdotes displaying the power of storytelling, its ability to transform the next generation, and how to utilize storytelling to market your brand and grow your business.

Shane Mahoney is the Founder and CEO of Lugos Travel, a luxury travel concierge service providing clients with individually tailored vacation itineraries. After dedicating more than 12 years to the sales and finance industry, Shane launched Lugos Travel to align with his passion for traveling. He is also the Founder of ItsJustCharity.org, which improves education and technology in Polk County, FL. Shane manages a non-profit that matches donors with Travel2GiveBack, a travel service donating a percentage of travel bookings to a chosen charity. 
In this episode… The joy of vacationing is often squandered by the stress of planning your hard-earned getaway. Booking transportation and accommodations to securing dinner reservations and once-in-a-lifetime experiences is a lot to accomplish without disrupting your daily routine. Having a service to plan your trip from the moment you depart would make vacationing more enjoyable. What does this amenity entail?
With the assistance of a tour operating service, every aspect of your vacation is planned before your departure, allowing you to enjoy your adventure without making last-minute decisions. Shane Mahoney, a seasoned traveler, believes everyone deserves to be completely immersed in their travel experience. Planning your vacation while it’s happening can take away from the travel experience as you risk missing out on the destination’s culture and valuable time with loved ones. Having a detailed itinerary ensures complete relaxation and enjoyment. 
On this episode of the Living Legacy Podcast, Brian Fouts welcomes Shane Mahoney, Founder and CEO of Lugos Travel, to discuss how the tour service’s customizable packages enhance the travel experience. Shane divulges his service structure, how to receive a complete and customized itinerary in minutes, and the clientele he serves.

Brett Lane is a self-employed digital marketer supporting influencers, streamers, and entrepreneurs with internet marketing for their brands via SEO, content generation, and link development marketing. With 20 years of marketing experience in multiple industries, Brett has consulted well-known brands, including Four Seasons Hotels, Progressive, and Nationwide Insurance. He boosts clients’ online brand performance from an organic perspective.
In this episode… AI’s popularity has lead to a consistent stream of newly engineered technologies and platforms. Whether used for scheduling or writing a book, there is no limit to artificial intelligence’s capabilities. Implementing AI in the marketing industry has enhanced workflow and minimized operational costs. How can you leverage AI resources to do the same for your company? 
While AI is a self-learning software, it takes education and training on the user’s part to gain the most value from the technology. Brett Lane, an entrepreneur in the digital marketing industry, works in tandem with AI to grow his brand and his clients’ businesses. By communicating clear and detailed instructions, Brett has trained AI platforms to create original content specific to the marketing industry. He recognizes while the discovery of AI is profound, its efficiency depends on human input. 
On this episode of the Living Legacy Podcast, Brian Fouts welcomes self-employed SEO expert Brett Lane to discuss the impact of AI technologies on the marketing industry. Brett addresses the benefits and limitations of AI, the dangers of excessive reliance on AI resources, and how your goals determine which AI platforms to implement. He also shares how he utilizes AI technologies to minimize expenses.

Bryan Dulaney is the Founder and CEO of Perfect Funnel System, a digital marketing company that architects, engineers, and builds high-converting sales funnels. He has helped launch nearly 20 entrepreneurs and their startup companies to seven figures and multiple clients and partners to eight figures by building their legacies. Since 2006, Bryan has helped his clients and partners yield $250 million in online revenue. He is recognized by Tony Robbins and Russell Brunson as the top 1% of all marketers and funnel experts. 
In this episode… People often treat discomfort with contempt— and the fear of failure hinders us from taking risks. As an entrepreneur, learning to live outside your comfort zone is mandatory. Rather than abandoning your mission when obstacles arise, how can you change your mindset to lead a purposeful existence? 
Entrepreneurs building their brands are aware that every risk taken is met with uncertainty. Rather than letting limiting beliefs deter him from creating value in the marketplace, Bryan Dulaney, a digital marketing expert, learned how to embrace the discomfort associated with launching his business. By accepting displeasure, he gained an understanding of how to further his entrepreneurial vision.
On this episode of the Living Legacy Podcast, Brian Fouts welcomes Bryan Dulaney, Founder and CEO of Perfect Funnel System, to discuss how embracing discomfort can accelerate business success. Bryan shares how his company prepares clients to launch their businesses, why entrepreneurs should begin with high-ticket offers, and the process of nurturing a self-sustainable business. He also addresses the current state of the economy and how local action can have a global effect.

Joseph Moss, DDS, is the Co-owner of Olympia Advanced Dentistry, a team of dentistry professionals providing cosmetic, restorative, and preventative dental services for patients in Olympia, WA. With 15 years of dental practice experience, Joe realized his passion for dentistry after shadowing his father as a young boy. Joe received his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from the University of Southern California. 
In this episode… Have you achieved the goals you pursued initially? If so, you’ve likely achieved some form of personal and professional success. While many others are still striving to make it to the finish line, you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor. While these benefits are a reward in and of themselves, is it possible you’re struggling with burnout and question what you should do next? 
If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. Oftentimes we set goals for ourselves without considering what to do once we reach the precipice. Joe Moss, a dentist and entrepreneur, wrestled with similar feelings of professional fatigue. Recognizing he arrived at the pinnacle of his profession, he began considering how to pivot his career without abandoning the dental industry. His desire to continue learning led him to realize his ability as a business owner, spurring his involvement with the daily operations of his practice. 
On this episode of the Living Legacy Podcast, Brian Fouts introduces Joseph Moss, Co-owner of Olympia Advanced Dentistry, who discusses how his transition into entrepreneurship positively impacted his dental practice. Joe shares how his years of experience in the industry offered an opportunity to pursue multiple income streams, his future business plans, and how he found his purpose without abandoning his profession.

Former NFL player Marques Ogden is a keynote speaker, business coach, and corporate consultant passionate about elevating his clients' success. His presentations are designed based on the principles of The Success Cycle, which helps brands improve various facets of their business. He attended Howard University from 1998-2002 on a football scholarship and was drafted by the NFL in 2003. Marques is a best-selling author and the host of the Get Authentic With Marques Ogden podcast.  
In this episode… Reaching the pinnacle of success can leave you feeling indestructible, which can be a dangerous mindset. Notoriety takes a lifetime to build, but your reputation can be disassembled in moments. When hitting rock bottom, you can either choose to accept shame and embarrassment or make a conscious decision to change the narrative and move forward. How can you overcome adversity and progress in your gifts and abilities? 
Marques Ogden, a former NFL player, was living the American Dream before declaring bankruptcy in 2013. After finding success as a C-suite executive for a construction company, he was confronted with his growing ego. Disregarding the guidance of peers and mentors, Marques chose a path that led to the foreclosure of his home, the repossession of two vehicles, and bankruptcy. Recognizing what he’d lost and realizing his strengths and abilities, he set out to help others become the best versions of themselves. His story of overcoming adversity inspires others who have found themselves in a similar position.  
On this episode of the Living Legacy Podcast, Brian Fouts welcomes Marques Ogden, a business coach and consultant, to discuss his trajectory from playing for the NFL to declaring bankruptcy and how he recovered from his downfall. Marques imparts the power goals have on your mindset, how your why differentiates from your purpose, and the value of protecting your mindset in the current social climate.