The Nathan Barry Show

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Featured in this episode:

Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (Book): https://markmanson.net/books/subtle-art/

Universal Studios: https://www.universalstudios.com/

MrBeast: https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast/

Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey/

Four Hour Work Week (Book): https://tim.blog/tim-ferriss-books/#the-4-hour-workweek/

Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/

Will Smith: https://www.instagram.com/willsmith/

Andrew Schulz: https://www.theandrewschulz.com/

Highlights:

12:13 Authors and Fame

38:14 Setting Clear Constraints

39:48 Launch Fast, Then Perfect

56:13 Building Connected Content Channels

68 MIN

NOV 21, 2024

The Best Way to Answer “So What Do You Do?” (2025) - Clay Hebert | 054

In this episode, keynote speaker and marketing strategist Clay Hebert shares his approach to crafting the perfect introduction.

Clay breaks down why traditional elevator pitches fall short and introduces his 'verb-their-noun' formula to help you create clear, engaging, and memorable intros that foster real connections.

Listen in to discover practical storytelling techniques, avoid common pitfalls, and transform how you present yourself and your business.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your Introductions

02:44 3 Common Myths About Introductions Debunked

02:56 Myth 1: Why Introductions Shouldn't Be About You

03:24 Myth 2: Why "Completeness" Hurts Your Intro

04:16 Myth 3: The Problem with Prioritizing Accuracy in Intros

05:19 How to Create Human Connection in Your Introductions

08:06 The Ultimate Formula for Crafting a Perfect Introduction

11:50 The Verb-Their-Noun Formula for Strong Introductions

16:09 How to Avoid Buzzwords and Tell Simple, Impactful Stories

20:52 How to Use Intrigue to Capture Attention in Your Intro

28:37 Why Clarity Is the Key to Effective Communication

31:14 Using Analogies to Make Your Introductions Clearer

32:05 How to Make Your Intro Referable and Shareable

34:19 How to Craft Transformation-Based Introductions That Engage

35:46 How to Make Your Introduction Short, Memorable, and Impactful

42:03 The Power of Storytelling in Making Memorable Intros

44:03 How Customer Success Stories Can Improve Your Introduction

50:04 Scalability of Effective Intros

54:42 Closing Thoughts

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Featured in this episode:

Clay Hebert: https://www.clayhebert.com/

Nathan Barry: https://www.nathanbarry.com/

Monster Energy: https://www.monsterenergy.com/

Liquid Death: https://www.liquiddeath.com/

Seth Godin: https://www.sethgodin.com/

Gary Vaynerchuk: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/

Jeff Spencer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffspencer/

Sean Stevenson: https://www.sleepsmarter.com/

Tim Grahl: https://timgrahl.com/

Kit: https://www.kit.com/

Craft & Commerce: https://conference.kit.com/

Donald Miller: https://www.donaldmiller.com/

Nisha Bora: https://rainbowplantlife.com/about/

Moo: https://www.moo.com/

Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/

Quartz: https://www.qz.com/

Highlights:

03:37 Why Intros Shouldn't Be Complete

09:44 How to Increase Your Luck Surface Area in Business

29:34 How Clarity Drives Higher Conversion Rates

42:27 The Power of Strong Copywriting

47:22 Kit's Example: Using Customer Transformation Stories

55 MIN

NOV 14, 2024

Turn Your Writing Into A $1.7 Million Business In 2025 | 053

In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, business consultant and expert at getting noticed, Dorie Clark.

Dorie tells me how she got started writing for Forbes, shares some insights from her incredible book ‘Entrepreneurial You’, and explains how you can turn social proof into sustainable streams of income.

Watch this episode to learn the actionable steps that you can take to advance your creator business, and make over $1 million per year.

00:00 Introducing Dory Clark
01:07 Breaking into the writing industry
03:04 Building social proof and credibility
07:24 Gaining national recognition at Forbes
20:19 Diversifying income streams
29:45 Monthly Webinars and Mastermind Programs
30:44 Splurges and lifestyle choices
33:51 Business strategies and email marketing
36:39 Balancing work and personal Life
38:07 Optimizing newsletter content
42:55 Time management and productivity
52:56 Future plans and wishlist for kit

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How To Make $100,000+ With 0 Employees (Full Guide) | 052

Follow Dorie Clark:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DorieClark

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/

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Website: https://dorieclark.com/

Featured in this episode:

Terry Rice: https://terryrice.co/

Entrepreneurial You: https://dorieclark.com/entrepreneurialyou/

The Long Game: https://dorieclark.com/longgame/

Reinventing You: https://dorieclark.com/reinventingyou/

Stand Out: https://dorieclark.com/stand-out/

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/

HBR: https://hbr.org/

Brennan Dunn: https://twitter.com/brennandunn/

Highlights:

1:26 Terry Rice & Entrepreneurial You

9:05 - Cold pitching and working for Forbes

17:43 - Annual revenue

24:41 - Subscription models

30:44 - VIP Disneyland tours & business class

52:29 - Future of the show & Kit

61 MIN

NOV 7, 2024

In this episode, entrepreneur and bestselling author Josh Kaufman reveals the secrets to running a successful creator business as a solo entrepreneur.

Josh shares his insights on leveraging AI and smart systems to accomplish the work of an entire team while maintaining work-life balance.

Learn practical strategies for working efficiently, understanding your audience, and building a business that serves your goals.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:22 How to Protect Your Time as a Solo Entrepreneur

02:17 How Fewer Income Streams Can Lead to More Profit

03:56 Knowing When to Say No to Growth in Business

16:04 How to Identify and Leverage Your Core Value

18:13 How to Scale Your Business Without Hiring a Team

20:15 Point of Market Entry Strategy for Entrepreneurs

24:43 How to Build Sustainable Search Traffic Without a Team

27:48 Solo Creator Marketing Strategies That Work

28:51 The Essential Tools for Automating Your Solo Business

31:40 How to Apply the 80/20 Rule to Business Systems

35:49 A Practical Guide to Using AI for Business Research

43:53 Why Human Judgment Becomes More Crucial with Automation

45:42 How to Monetize Your Audio Content and Maximize Profits

50:34 Why Audio Should Be Your Primary Content Format

52:02 How to Use Psychology Principles to Grow Your Business

54:37 Closing Thoughts

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