YES, BRAND with Hersh Rephun

Hersh Rephun
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YES, BRAND is a clarity lab disguised as a conversation — where improv meets authority and the best ideas win. Host Hersh, international speaker, author, and authority strategist, sits down with founders, creatives, and storytellers to explore how truth sells when you stop performing and start communicating. Expect clarity, comedy, and the courage to say YES. Each episode blends humor and insight in a fast, fresh exchange about voice, message, and momentum — because building a brand shouldn’t mean losing your sense of play.

  1. Mastering the Sales Conversation with Dr. Nancy Zare, The Sales Whisperer

    3H AGO

    Mastering the Sales Conversation with Dr. Nancy Zare, The Sales Whisperer

    Dr. Nancy Zare is a sales psychologist, holding an MSW in Organizational Planning and Development and a Ph.D. in Social Work and Organizational Development from Boston College. She is also a founder of multiple ventures, including Rapport Builderz, which helps salespeople develop relationships with prospects that lead to new business, and the author of several books. She helps her clients learn the right words and know the right approach to attract new businesses without appearing “sales-y.” Website: https://nancyzare.com/

    34 min
  2. The Comeback Coach: Empowering Women Over 40 with Rachel Gaddis

    JAN 31

    The Comeback Coach: Empowering Women Over 40 with Rachel Gaddis

    The real comeback isn’t to your old life — it’s to your true one. Rachel Gaddis didn’t just change careers — she changed her relationship with purpose. After a late ADHD diagnosis, a battle with breast cancer, and a full career reset in her 50s, she built a practice around helping others navigate reinvention without losing themselves. Hersh talked with Rachel about what real change looks like — not the “pivot” everyone posts about, but the quiet, uncomfortable clarity that comes before it. It’s the same kind of clarity that my advisory clients are chasing — the moment when the next version of your work finally matches who you’ve become.

    27 min
  3. The Power of Emotional Branding with Gabriel De La Rosa

    JAN 23

    The Power of Emotional Branding with Gabriel De La Rosa

    Gabriel de la Rosa is a Principal at Intelligent Relations. Across his 14+ years in Marketing and Communications, he has helped startups and Fortune 500 companies be featured in the best publications in the world. Key Highlights of the Episode: Gabriel Delarosa, a principal at Intelligent Relations, shares his insights on the fundamentals of communication and exposure in 2024, emphasizing timeless principles first articulated by Aristotle. Delarosa discusses the importance of combining rational, emotional, and aesthetic elements in branding and how timing plays a crucial role in communication strategy. Delarosa recounts his personal journey from starting a theater production company in Venezuela to becoming a key player in the technology and venture capital space. The conversation explores how personal branding and emotional engagement can enhance business success, even in industries like tech where the product is not inherently relational. Real-world examples, such as the historical Kennedy-Nixon debate and infamous ad campaigns by Coca-Cola and Pepsi, illustrate the significance of perception and timing in branding. Delarosa emphasizes the importance of personal branding, advising individuals to invest in developing their personal stories and identities to advance their careers.

    33 min
  4. Let Me Introduce You to Superconnector Mike Adams of Introstars!

    JAN 8

    Let Me Introduce You to Superconnector Mike Adams of Introstars!

    Hello! Meet Mike Adams, a serial networker (1,000+ events!) and introducer with 30 years of experience in sales and marketing at HP, Apple, Zoom, and many other tech companies.   He loves connecting people, especially in real life. You're gonna enjoy Hersh's conversation with Mike on this special Season 7 episode of YES, BRAND! A little bg:  To help track high-value, IRL introductions, Mike created introstars, the first platform where introducers get rewarded for success. Introstars is built around real-world connections, with offices in New York and London, and many more cities opening in 2026.  By joining introstars.com today, you can:  Earn substantial referral intro fees each time an introduction turns into a deal  Receive a steady stream of high-value intros to prospects, customers, and buyers  Track every intro you make and receive  Ensure you get paid for every successful intro  Try it out for free. Just sign in on introstars.com

    39 min
  5. Framing Life in its Best Light with Director/Photographer Stewart Cohen

    12/04/2025

    Framing Life in its Best Light with Director/Photographer Stewart Cohen

    A good number of our Season 7 guests are artists: they're also successful businesspeople who founded and have grown their companies, in some cases over decades. In addition to SC Pictures, Stewart Cohen's dominion includes media licensing via SuperStock and its ever-expanding archives. Frame life in its best light: Working your way through Stewart Cohen’s portfolio of commercials and stills for clients including American Airlines, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Four Seasons, and Frito-Lay, you are as likely to see heartfelt testimonials as Game Day humor, real people as celebs, with campaigns spanning fashion, kids, sports, wildly diverse storytelling and portraiture... He’s gone swimming with sharks in the Galapagos and come up for air to stage a tongue-in-cheek musical comedy starring the townspeople of Mansfield, TX. They sing about being too busy for tourism. The throughline is seizing the moment to celebrate the joy of life. In addition to directing and shooting stills through his production company, SC Pictures, Stewart is an increasingly influential player in the licensing arena, beginning with his purchase of SuperStock in 2019. In 2023, SuperStock acquired All Canada Photos, the country’s premier Canada-focused stock images agency, offering a rich imagery and multimedia content collection. That was followed in 2024 by its acquisition of the coveted Classic Stock collection, along with UK architectural archive View Pictures and Seattle-based Danita Delimont Stock Photography, in 2025. https://www.stewartcohen.com/

    37 min
  6. Sales Insights with Simon Stillwell: Humility, Humor and Confidence

    11/20/2025

    Sales Insights with Simon Stillwell: Humility, Humor and Confidence

    "Simon is one of the most genuinely humble leaders I've had the pleasure of speaking with," says host Hersh Rephun of Simon Stillwell, who specializes in sales strategy and management, bringing extensive business experience from his work as both a board member and executive leader across multiple companies. Simon has navigated acquisitions from both sides, guided organizations through sale readiness, and unified diverse teams post-transaction. With a strong track record of bringing international businesses into the U.S. market, Simon now advises companies looking to expand overseas, using his proprietary 4 P’s framework—People, Product, Process, Price—to drive sustainable revenue success. Outside of his professional work, Simon and his wife love entertaining, and he’s been an avid sourdough baker for more than 15 years. He is also a passionate sailor, the owner of an 80-year-old wooden sailboat, and has logged thousands of miles at sea, including a full Atlantic crossing.

    51 min
  7. Morgan DeNicola: On Trust, Diplomacy, and Global Change

    11/14/2025

    Morgan DeNicola: On Trust, Diplomacy, and Global Change

    When I sat down with Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation among other things, I knew I was talking to someone who doesn’t just talk about global issues—she goes out and gets her boots dirty. Morgan is the Vice Chairman of the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI), the organization that works with Congress, the State Department, the UN, embassies, and young people to spark real dialogue on the world’s toughest challenges. Her work with congressional delegations has taken her from Beijing’s Taihe Global Civilization Forum to Malawi, where a visit to the Amitofo Care Centre lit a fire in her. What she saw there pushed her to launch Cosmo Cares Mobile Healthcare Van, now being donated to the ACC to reach remote villages in Lesotho—with a formal dedication set for November 17, 2022. More recently, she led a congressional delegation in Rwanda, because Morgan doesn’t do “slow.” Back home, she’s part of the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Awards, recognizing NFL players who step up for their communities, and she helps elevate global medical researchers through the CDC Scientific Scholarship. On top of that, she supports Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and local holiday drives—all while serving on the board of the Elmwood Zoo, dedicated to inspiring real conservation action. My conversation with Morgan reminded me why these interviews matter: she’s living her mission, not just reciting it—and that kind of truth sticks with you.

    38 min
  8. The Essence of Experience: James Corwin's Artistic Journey

    11/06/2025

    The Essence of Experience: James Corwin's Artistic Journey

    James Corwin is a young American wildlife artist and gallery owner with works that are sold nationwide. His gallery, Corwin Galleries, is situated in Montana's Bitterroot Valley (an area recently popularized by the television series Yellowstone). James found success as an art entrepreneur, not just through his artistic talent, but by exploring innovative avenues of online marketing. He has built a multi-million-dollar brand and is defying the concept of "the starving artist.” James found his creative passion painting wildlife, which expresses an obvious narrative that is uplifting, relatable, and has a touch of whimsy. He draws inspiration from his global travels. On the entrepreneurial side of James’ journey, there have been successes and setbacks, creative shifts and new goals. James is constantly testing and refining his business. He is excited to share an inside look into the life of an artist, what it takes to grow an art business, and how to invest in yourself. Connect with James https://www.facebook.com/jamescorwinfineart https://instagram.com/jamescorwin https://www.tiktok.com/@jamescorwin.art https://www.youtube.com/@JamesCorwinFineArt

    43 min
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YES, BRAND is a clarity lab disguised as a conversation — where improv meets authority and the best ideas win. Host Hersh, international speaker, author, and authority strategist, sits down with founders, creatives, and storytellers to explore how truth sells when you stop performing and start communicating. Expect clarity, comedy, and the courage to say YES. Each episode blends humor and insight in a fast, fresh exchange about voice, message, and momentum — because building a brand shouldn’t mean losing your sense of play.

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  • Creator
    Hersh Rephun
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
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