CEO Podcast | The leaders shaping our world

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H.J. Chammas, Founder & CEO of Authority Publishing, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on personal branding, entrepreneurship, publishing, AI, and how leaders can turn their expertise into authority. After leaving the corporate world at Nestlé, building financial independence through real estate, and experiencing the failure of his own first book, H.J. discovered an important lesson: publishing a book isn't really about selling books. For entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, and consultants, a book can become the foundation for credibility, speaking opportunities, partnerships, clients, and an entire personal brand. Today, Authority Publishing helps experts transform their knowledge and experience into intellectual property designed to make an impact and grow their businesses. H.J. breaks down his Publish, Promote, Monetize framework and explains why simply putting a book on Amazon is nowhere near enough. Timestamps: 00:00:05 - Introduction and Guest Background 00:00:21 - What is Authority Publishing? 00:01:17 - Importance of Authority in Business 00:02:19 - Writing a Book to Gain Authority 00:03:07 - H.J.'s Story of Failure and Learning 00:04:52 - Transition from Food Science to Publishing 00:06:00 - Real Estate Ventures and Lessons Learned 00:08:39 - Finding True Purpose in Authority Publishing 00:09:47 - Living Between Dubai and Lebanon 00:10:16 - Current Situation in Lebanon 00:11:20 - Entrepreneurship in Lebanon vs. Dubai 00:12:15 - Initial Steps for Aspiring Authors 00:14:04 - The Publish, Promote, Monetize Framework 00:16:09 - Ghostwriting Process and AI's Role 00:19:41 - Marketing a Book to Bestseller Status 00:24:42 - Monetizing Beyond Book Sales 00:27:03 - Cost of Services at Authority Publishing 00:31:38 - H.J.'s Daily Routine and Work-Life Balance 00:33:41 - Impact of AI on Book Writing and Editing 00:35:26 - Reflecting on Who Gave H.J. a Chance 00:38:41 - Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts If you're interested in entrepreneurship, personal branding, publishing, AI, thought leadership, or turning your expertise into a business, this conversation offers a practical look at how a book can become much more than something people read. For your free copy of Chammas’ book “Publish. Promote. Monetize” visit: https://authority-publishing.com/blog Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

Megan Duong, Co-Founder & CEO of Plot, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on AI, social video, entrepreneurship, consumer intelligence, and how brands can understand what people are actually saying about them online. Megan began her career in social media and brand marketing, including time at Apple, before launching her own agency in 2020. As TikTok and short-form video exploded, she saw a major problem: brands could track captions, hashtags, and tags, but much of the most valuable consumer conversation was happening inside the videos themselves. That insight became Plot. Today, Plot uses multimodal AI to analyze millions of social videos, identifying products, conversations, behaviors, trends, and untagged brand mentions that traditional social listening tools can miss. Megan explains how that intelligence can help companies discover organic superfans, measure influencer campaigns, identify emerging trends, conduct consumer research, and even detect AI-generated misinformation. Timestamps: 00:00:05 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:25 - What is Plot? 00:01:50 - Megan's Background and Career Path 00:03:25 - Starting a Social Media Agency 00:04:42 - Fundraising Journey 00:07:51 - Working with Alexis Ohanian 00:10:08 - Technology Behind Plot 00:13:17 - How Brands Use Plot's Data 00:17:03 - AI and the Future of Video 00:21:42 - Cost Management and AI Models 00:23:26 - AI-Generated Video Content 00:29:38 - The Importance of Authenticity in Video 00:32:39 - Leadership and CEO Role 00:36:59 - A Typical Day for Megan 00:38:14 - The Importance of Giving and Receiving Chances 00:38:58 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find Plot If you're interested in AI, social media, marketing, consumer intelligence, entrepreneurship, creator marketing, or the future of video, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how AI is transforming the way brands understand what consumers are saying and doing online. Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

Geoff Woods, Founder of AI Leadership and bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on AI, leadership, strategy, and how executives can use artificial intelligence to think better—not just work faster. After helping grow a public company from a $750 million market cap to $12 billion, Geoff became convinced that AI's greatest value isn't writing emails or summarizing meetings. Instead, it's helping leaders solve better problems, make better decisions, and think at a much higher level. In this episode, Geoff explains why leaders should stop treating AI like a productivity tool and start using it as a strategic thought partner. If you're interested in AI, leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, executive development, or the future of work, this conversation is packed with practical frameworks you can apply immediately. 00:00:22 - Jeff's Background and Career Achievements 00:01:04 - Key Drivers of Company Growth 00:01:35 - Discovering ChatGPT and AI 00:02:06 - Using AI as a Thought Partner 00:02:27 - Live Use Case with AI for Strategy 00:03:09 - Writing the AI-Driven Leader Book 00:03:21 - Resonance and Market Research 00:04:30 - Changes Since First Publication 00:05:11 - Self-Leadership and AI 00:05:44 - AI as a Thought Partner Example 00:07:09 - CRIT Framework for AI Prompts 00:09:59 - Elevating Strategic Thinking with AI 00:10:11 - Defining Leadership in the AI Age 00:12:02 - AI as a Liberation Tool 00:12:54 - Misconceptions About AI 00:14:02 - Human-Led Decisions in the AI Era 00:15:04 - AI's Unpopularity and Public Perception 00:16:49 - Effective Messaging About AI 00:18:09 - Role of Government and Leadership in AI 00:20:13 - Identity and Job Attachment 00:21:42 - Personal Journey and Identity Crisis 00:24:03 - Double-Edged Sword of Success 00:25:07 - Leadership and Human Value in AI 00:26:15 - Valuable Skills in the AI Age 00:26:58 - Example of Empowering Employees with AI 00:30:49 - Overview of Jeff's Company, AI Leadership 00:31:44 - Transforming Companies with AI 00:35:23 - Final Question: Who Gave You a Chance? 00:37:17 - Conclusion and Book Promotion Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

David Meltzer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute, joins Clint Betts for a powerful conversation on success, faith, AI, leadership, purpose, and the pursuit of true wealth. From becoming a millionaire just months after graduating law school to losing more than $100 million—and rebuilding his life around service and purpose—David shares the defining moments that completely transformed how he views success. Known as the inspiration behind Jerry Maguire through his time leading Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, David explains why money isn't the destination, why AI is making wisdom more valuable than ever, and how anyone can build a life centered on gratitude, accountability, and fulfillment. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:00:10 - David's Early Life and Aspirations 00:00:35 - Growing Up in a World of Not Enough 00:00:56 - Pursuing Wealth and Career Choices 00:01:16 - Shift from Athlete to Lawyer 00:01:37 - Early Career Success and Internet Ventures 00:02:10 - Becoming a Millionaire and Career Growth 00:02:44 - CEO of Samsung's Phone Division and Lee Steinberg Sports 00:03:04 - Losing Values and Financial Collapse 00:03:25 - Losing Everything and Telling His Mom 00:04:19 - Paradigm Shift and Return to Faith 00:05:01 - Aligning Life with Divine Direction 00:05:37 - Host's Reflection on Money and Happiness 00:06:20 - Realizing Life's Purpose 00:06:46 - Shifting Perspective from "I'll Be Happy When" to "For the Sake of What" 00:07:08 - Aligning Behaviors with Goals 00:08:01 - Self-Leadership and Faith 00:08:32 - Leading Back to Faith 00:08:43 - Embracing Uncertainty and Using Gratitude 00:09:26 - Communicating with God and Living by Values 00:10:11 - AI's Impact on Humanity and Leadership 00:11:06 - Leadership and AI 00:11:50 - Accelerated Time and Decision-Making 00:13:39 - Challenges of Leadership in the Age of AI 00:16:17 - David's Daily Routine and Non-Negotiable Behaviors 00:19:40 - Book Discussion: "Don't Do Business with Dicks" 00:21:07 - Reflecting on Who Gave David a Chance 00:21:49 - Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration If you're interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, AI, faith, business, or living a more meaningful life, this conversation is filled with timeless wisdom and practical lessons. Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.