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Looking for a personal branding podcast for entrepreneurs that goes deeper than surface-level tips?
Not Nice. Clever. is where introverted entrepreneurs learn how to turn personal branding into business growth. Hosted by Kat Torre and Candice Carcioppolo, this weekly show breaks down personal branding, social media marketing, and smart growth strategies—without the fluff.
Each episode features real talk with top experts and leaders who share proven frameworks, practical tools, and mindset shifts you can actually use. Whether you want to build confidence online, create content that attracts clients, or scale your business with clarity, you’ll find the roadmap here.
If you’ve ever thought your introverted nature was holding you back, this podcast flips the script. Grow your brand, show up with confidence, and build a business that works for you, not against you.
Join the #CleverCrew and start your personal branding journey today.
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Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Social Media Marketing feeling a little extra challenging these days? You’re not alone. In this episode of Not Nice. Clever., we are break down what’s really working on Instagram in 2025—from using keywords for Instagram SEO, to creating carousels that keep people swiping, to understanding why engagement is about more than just likes. In This Episode We Share: How one luxury real estate agent used keyword-driven posts to go viral and attract n...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Big companies buy, sell, merge, and rebrand all the time and with Compass Real Estate's recent acquisition announcement, now felt like the perfect time to talk about why personal branding is SO important for ALL entrepreneurs! This isn’t just about real estate. Your personal brand is your most reliable insurance policy, no matter what industry you’re in. This episode is your reminder that if you’re building your career or while hiding behind s...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Could personal branding make you internet-famous? This week we’re talking with Whitney Uland - celebrity life coach, podcast host, and founder of How To Be Famous, who is rewriting the rules of visibility and proving that fame isn’t reserved for a chosen few. Whitney believes anyone can be famous, and she’s here to share how entrepreneurs, creators, and even introverts can claim their spotlight. Together, we unpack: Why social media has levele...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! The loneliness epidemic is real — but it’s not hopeless. In this episode of Not Nice, we explore how introverted entrepreneurs can overcome social anxiety and master the art of personal branding. Join Human Connection Specialist and TEDx speaker, Brian Miller, as he reveals his journey from magician to a leading voice on connection. Discover practical strategies through his unique ‘Natural Networking Introduction’ framework that transfo...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! In this episode, we explore the importance of performance strategies for introverted entrepreneurs. Performance isn’t just for athletes, it’s the missing piece in your business playbook that can lead to significant brand growth. Join us as we sit down with Khai McBride, a business performance coach and former competitive gymnast who has empowered everyone from Olympic athletes to top-producing entrepreneurs. Khai reveals that 80% o...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Entrepreneur fam, are you ready to transform your LinkedIn into a client-generating machine? In this episode of Not Nice. Clever, we delve into powerful LinkedIn lead generation strategies with Personal Brand Strategist Tyler Mount. Learn the essential three-step strategy that transformed his business into a six-figure success in just one year! Tyler dives deep into personal branding techniques and the intricacies of LinkedIn marke...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Struggling with your social media content? What if the struggle you’re hiding is actually the story your audience needs to hear? That’s exactly what happened to Eric Simon, aka The Broke Agent went from awkward open houses and commission panic… to running one of the most influential media brands in real estate. In this episode, we go beyond the memes. Eric breaks down how he built BAM Media, why most agents are still getting content completely...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Is luck actually random—or can you create your own? Today’s guest, Nicole Perone, says luck isn’t some mystical force reserved for the chosen few. It’s a strategy—and she’s living proof. As the SVP at the #1 retail mortgage company and host of The Billion Dollar Banker podcast, Nicole has been studying what she calls the science of luck! In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to create your own opportunities through personal branding and ...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Your brain on AI? Turns out, it might be shrinking. No, really. We brought on marketing legend Ann Handley to talk about what AI is doing to creativity—and how to stop sounding like every other ChatGPT-generated caption out there. In this episode, we dive into the relationship between creativity and AI with the extraordinary Ann Handley. Discover how AI can impact your brand and business growth, and learn how to retain your authenticity ...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Today, we’re calling out the habits that are killing your confidence… because you can be brilliant at what you do—booked, busy, and bringing in results—and still feel like you're constantly questioning yourself. Our guest today is the incredible Shadé Zahrai, a “leadership alchemist”, peak performance researcher, and the person top execs call when they want to stop getting in their own way. We are breaking down what neuroscience actually says about ...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Is being an 'introverted entrepreneur' and feeling 'too much' really a problem… or an empowering move in personal branding? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Shivani Peterson—loan officer, speaker, coach, and expert in embracing authenticity as an 'introverted entrepreneur'. Shivani is known for saying the quiet part out loud on sensitive topics like money, motherhood, hormones, politics, and mental health. She shares how her refreshin...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! You did everything “right.” So why does it still feel… wrong? If you’ve built the business, hit the milestones, and checked all the boxes—but deep down you’re wondering is this it?—this conversation will hit home. In this episode, we dive into the core question: What do you really want as an introverted entrepreneur? If you've built the business and hit all the milestones but still feel unfulfilled, this conversation with Max Stephens will resonate...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Feeling burned out but afraid to take a break from your business? You’re not alone. In this episode we are getting real about behind-the-scenes life pauses that had nothing to do with tropical vacations—and everything to do with real life. We are also answering DMs and Not Nice Advice submissions about what it really looks like to take time off as a business owner without feeling like you’re falling behind. We're sharing honest reflections on burnou...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Let’s be real, building a personal brand in today’s world can feel like performing on a stage while juggling flaming swords. But Theoni Rapo? She makes it look effortless and she’s here to tell you exactly how she does it. In this high-energy, no-fluff conversation, Theoni— viral TikTok creator, mortgage lending expert, and full-time mompreneur, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to grow online without selling your soul to the algo...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Ever freeze up mid-convo or replay awkward moments on a loop in your head? You’re not alone, and today is the day we're going to fix that! This week, we're revisiting our incredible conversation with viral Communication coach Cole Jennette! With over 478K Instagram followers, Cole is on a mission to help you feel more confident in conversations (even the cringey ones). We’re talking: What to say (and what not to say) to sound more confident in conv...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! If you’ve ever waited to hit “post” until things felt perfect, this one’s for you. In this episode, Candice sits down with Neel Dhingra—founder of Forward Academy and the powerhouse behind the Forward Conference—to talk about building your personal brand in public (awkward phases and all). From his early metal band days (yes, seriously) to hosting industry-shifting events that have included powerhouses like Ed Mylett and Chris Do, Neel shares why pl...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things in your biz, but something still feels off? What if we told you that it might not be your mindset or your strategy—it could be your workspace! In this episode, Candice sits down with Feng Shui master and founder of the School of Spiritual Design, Danijela Saponjic, to explore how your physical environment could be the silent saboteur (or supercharger) of your success. Danijela breaks down Feng Shui in...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Let’s be real: working with other humans is one part strategy, two parts vibes, and sometimes just a teeny tiny dash of emotional rollercoaster. That is why in this episode we're digging into the magic of the Enneagram! We’re joined by Sarah Wallace, founder of Enneagram MBA and host of The Enneagram at Work podcast. She’s breaking down how understanding your type (and your teammates’) can transform your leadership style, fix messy communicati...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! If you are an introvert who has thought thought “public speaking just isn't for me” this is your permission slip to think again. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Salvatore Manzi—transformational speaker, communication coach, and the low-key legend who’s helped hundreds of leaders own the spotlight (without losing their voice or their mind). We’re talking: The hidden superpowers introverts bring to the stage, how to reframe anxiety as excitem...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! If you’ve ever been told to “just be yourself” online and thought, cool but... who even is that?—you are going to love this episode. This week, we’re joined by the wildly magnetic Justin Schuman—Broadway star turned brand coach and authenticity whisperer who’s on a mission to humanize your personal brand and help you show up as you, not just a curated version of you. Did we mention human is in his last name? In this conversation, we go beyond the bu...
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