The NOM Studios Podcast

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The NOM Studios Podcast features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, and industry leaders, diving into their journeys and uncovering the strategies behind their success. Hosted in our state-of-the-art Long Island recording studio, each episode delivers actionable insights and inspiration for professionals looking to elevate their craft and grow their business.

  1. How to Use LinkedIn for Networking, Referrals & Business Growth | Beth Granger | NOM Studios Extras

    Jun 12

    How to Use LinkedIn for Networking, Referrals & Business Growth | Beth Granger | NOM Studios Extras

    How do you actually use LinkedIn to build relationships, generate referrals, and grow your business? In this episode of the NOM Studios Podcast, Theo Massillon sits down with Beth Granger, LinkedIn trainer, speaker, consultant, and networking strategist, to discuss how professionals can leverage LinkedIn beyond posting content and chasing the algorithm. Beth shares her journey from graphic designer to entrepreneur, explains why she views LinkedIn as a networking platform first and a marketing platform second, and reveals practical strategies for creating better business conversations, stronger referral partnerships, and meaningful professional relationships. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, salesperson, speaker, or professional looking to grow your network, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can use immediately. Context: Beth Granger helps professionals build stronger business relationships through strategic networking, LinkedIn optimization, and more effective conversations that lead to opportunities, referrals, and long-term growth.  Timeline Highlights 00:00 Introduction & Meet Beth Granger 00:53 From Graphic Designer to Business Owner 01:46 What Beth Actually Helps Clients Do 02:34 Helping Leaders Have More Powerful Conversations 03:08 Why Variety Keeps Entrepreneurship Exciting 03:51 Risk Taker or Opportunity Seeker? 04:39 How Beth Started Her Business During a Tough Job Market 06:12 Adapting and Finding Opportunities as an Entrepreneur 07:03 What "Exactly What to Say" Means 08:02 Reconnecting With Your Network Without Selling 09:01 One Simple Shift for Difficult Conversations 10:08 The Biggest Mistake People Make in Sales Conversations 11:00 How Beth Became a LinkedIn Specialist 12:13 Why LinkedIn Is a Networking Tool First 12:51 The SPAC Method for Better Referral Networking 15:00 A LinkedIn Search Strategy Most People Don't Know About 16:12 How Beth Started Building a Speaking Career 18:20 Speaking at Universities & Becoming a Professional Speaker 18:50 Why Beth Prefers Smaller Audiences 20:06 Lightning Round: Trust Your Gut or Trust the Data? 20:39 Why Beth Would Pick Up the Phone Instead of Sending an Email 21:10 LinkedIn DM vs Face-to-Face Coffee 21:26 Final Thoughts & Closing Conversation Ready to share your story with the world? NOM Studios offers state-of-the-art podcast recording facilities in Long Island where we handle everything from filming to editing – you just bring your content. Follow us on YouTube (@NOMStudiosNYC), Instagram (@_nomstudios), and LinkedIn (NOM Studios) for more inspiring conversations, or visit www.nomstudios.co to book your recording session today. Let's amplify your voice together!

    22 min
  2. From Albany to Washington: Dr. Taylor Darling on Running for Congress, Reclaiming Long Island, and Putting People First

    Mar 11

    From Albany to Washington: Dr. Taylor Darling on Running for Congress, Reclaiming Long Island, and Putting People First

    Dr. Taylor Darling served three terms as NYS Assemblywoman for the 18th Assembly District before answering the call to run for U.S. Congress representing CD4 in Nassau County. In this conversation, she gets real about affordability, healthcare, immigration, and what it actually means to show up for the people. This one will change how you think about public service. SHOW NOTES In this episode of The NOM Studios Podcast, Theo sits down with Dr. Taylor Darling - former NYS Assemblywoman, three-term representative of the 18th Assembly District, and current candidate for U.S. Congress (NY-04). Taylor didn't plan any of this. She went to Greece, came home, and two days later she was running for office. Six years later, she's taking the fight to Washington. In this conversation, they get into: How a trip to Greece in 2018 changed the trajectory of her life and careerWhat it felt like to unseat an incumbent and win her first raceWhy she's running for Congress now and what the community is actually asking forThe affordability crisis hitting Long Island families hardestImmigration, healthcare, and public safety in CD4How she navigates the brutality of politics while staying groundedHer ADHD diagnosis and how neurodivergence is actually a superpower in this workHot takes on bipartisanship, social media, and whether politicians care more about reelection than resultsWhat she'd tell 16-year-old Taylor todayTaylor's approach to public service is simple: ask people what they need, then go get it. No fluff, no ego, just results. Connect with Dr. Taylor Darling:Instagram: @taylordarlingWebsite: www.taylordarlingny.comVolunteer or donate at taylordarlingny.com Recorded at NOM Studios | Garden City, NY www.nomstudios.co Ready to share your story with the world? NOM Studios offers state-of-the-art podcast recording facilities in Long Island where we handle everything from filming to editing – you just bring your content. Follow us on YouTube (@NOMStudiosNYC), Instagram (@_nomstudios), and LinkedIn (NOM Studios) for more inspiring conversations, or visit www.nomstudios.co to book your recording session today. Let's amplify your voice together!

    33 min
  3. How to Use AI for Marketing in 2025 (The Hyper-Specific Prompt Framework)

    10/14/2025

    How to Use AI for Marketing in 2025 (The Hyper-Specific Prompt Framework)

    Most people are using AI for marketing completely wrong—and it's costing them hours every day. If your prompts start with "Act like a marketing expert," you're leaving 80% of AI's power on the table. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact hyper-specific prompt framework I used to build my agency from $0 to $150K in less than 12 months using Claude AI. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - Why most AI prompts fail (the vague prompt problem) - The 4-layer hyper-specific prompt framework - How to turn AI from a content generator into a strategic system - Real examples: Setting up AI projects for email marketing - The 3 biggest mistakes people make with AI projects - How to save hours per week with proper AI systems - Step-by-step guide to building your first hyper-specific AI project KEY INSIGHT: AI isn't magic—it's 80% preparation, 20% execution. Stop asking AI to "figure it out." Give it your expert system to execute at scale. Instead of: "Write me marketing emails" Try: "Write 5 cold email variations optimized for 40%+ open rates using these subject line formulas, body structures, and CTA patterns" See the difference? That's specificity. THE 4-LAYER FRAMEWORK: Layer 1: Exact role with specific expertise (not "marketer" but "B2B SaaS email marketing strategist") Layer 2: Specific tasks with measurable outcomes (5 variations, 40%+ open rates) Layer 3: Framework and methodology to follow (exact formulas and structures) Layer 4: Examples of success (show AI what good looks like) ABOUT THE HOST: Theodore Massillon is the founder of NOM Studios, a digital marketing agency that scaled from $0 to $150K in less than 12 months using AI-powered systems. He specializes in helping businesses leverage Claude AI and ChatGPT for enterprise-level marketing results. CONNECT: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theodoremassillon Instagram: @theodore.massillon Website: nomstudios.co ACTION STEP: Spend 1 hour today documenting ONE process you do repeatedly. Turn it into a hyper-specific AI project this week. Then DM me your results—I want to see you succeed. --- Subscribe to the NOM Studios Podcast for weekly episodes on AI marketing, entrepreneurship, and building a profitable agency from scratch. New episodes drop every week. --- TAGS: AI Marketing, Claude AI, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, AI Tools, Content Marketing, Marketing Automation, Agency Growth, Entrepreneurship, AI Prompts, Marketing Tips, Business Growth, Productivity, Small Business Marketing Ready to share your story with the world? NOM Studios offers state-of-the-art podcast recording facilities in Long Island where we handle everything from filming to editing – you just bring your content. Follow us on YouTube (@NOMStudiosNYC), Instagram (@_nomstudios), and LinkedIn (NOM Studios) for more inspiring conversations, or visit www.nomstudios.co to book your recording session today. Let's amplify your voice together!

    17 min
  4. Chiropractor Reveals: How Spine Adjustments Fixed His Diabetes + 40 Years of Healing Secrets

    09/08/2025

    Chiropractor Reveals: How Spine Adjustments Fixed His Diabetes + 40 Years of Healing Secrets

    When a Type 1 diabetic's life changes after spine adjustments, he becomes a chiropractor. Dr. Mark Levitan shares his journey from selling life insurance to practicing chiropractic for nearly 40 years, all because spine adjustments stabilized his diabetes when traditional medicine couldn't help. This episode explores: How spinal health affects the entire nervous systemThe real science behind chiropractic (it's not just back pain)Why 80% of newborns have spinal subluxations from birthGentle chiropractic techniques for childrenThe difference between vitalistic vs. mechanistic healthcare approachesTechnology evolution in chiropractic over 4 decades Key insight: The spine houses your spinal cord, which controls 40 trillion cells through nerve communication. When vertebrae shift out of position, they interfere with brain-body communication, affecting everything from digestion to immune function. Dr. Levitan explains why even chiropractors get adjusted weekly and how his "release your brakes" philosophy helps patients understand that subluxations are like driving with the emergency brake on. Contact Dr. Mark Levitan:Practice: Levitan ChiropracticLocation: East Northport, NYWebsite: LevitanChiropractic.com Recorded at NOM Studios Ready to share your story with the world? NOM Studios offers state-of-the-art podcast recording facilities in Long Island where we handle everything from filming to editing – you just bring your content. Follow us on YouTube (@NOMStudiosNYC), Instagram (@_nomstudios), and LinkedIn (NOM Studios) for more inspiring conversations, or visit www.nomstudios.co to book your recording session today. Let's amplify your voice together!

    32 min

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The NOM Studios Podcast features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, and industry leaders, diving into their journeys and uncovering the strategies behind their success. Hosted in our state-of-the-art Long Island recording studio, each episode delivers actionable insights and inspiration for professionals looking to elevate their craft and grow their business.