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The Dept. is hosted by Omar El-Takrori. Omar is a content creator, entrepreneur, coach, consultant and pastor. The goal of every conversation is to highlight high level individuals who are owning it in their respective departments. This podcast isn't for the the person who wants to settle and be average. These dynamic conversations will kill limiting beliefs, highlight current opportunities, and propel you into your God-given purpose in life.
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In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with real estate powerhouse Shannon Gillette to break down how she built one of the top-producing teams in Arizona by leading with personal brand, trust, and long-term thinking. Shannon shares how showing up consistently on social media without turning it into a nonstop commercial created inbound demand, eliminated the need for cold sales, and fueled massive growth. They unpack the real role of Instagram Stories, YouTube, and video storytelling in selling lifestyle (not just listings), how to scale from solo operator to CEO, and why hiring, delegation, and core values are essential to building a business that lasts. From faith and leadership to wealth-building, investing, and creating impact beyond money, this conversation is a masterclass in building a high-integrity business that supports both success and quality of life.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori✅ Follow Shannon:https://www.instagram.com/shannon_gillette/https://go.tvdhq.com/shannonawakensummit🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this episode of The Dept. Omar is joined by Brandon Flakes and Art.mp4 to break down one of the most powerful (and overlooked) ways to build a personal brand today: stop trying to make content and start being the content. They unpack how trust is built by simply showing your real work, conversations, and process without scripts, hacks, or perfection. From filming everyday moments and meetings, to why consistency beats polish, to how this approach has directly led to millions in business, this episode gives a practical, freeing framework for creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want visibility without burnout. If you want to build a brand people trust, grow your influence organically, and turn your life and work into leverage, this conversation will completely change how you think about content.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/✅ Follow Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/branflvkes/
In this episode of The Dept. Omar is joined by Neel Dhingra and ART.MP4 to break down how creators and entrepreneurs can actually use AI to grow a real business, not just create more noise. They walk through how to use AI for content ideation, packaging, editing, distribution, and automation, while staying authentic to your voice and vision. From building a personal brand faster to saving time, increasing leverage, and even driving millions in revenue, this conversation shows how AI becomes a multiplier when paired with clarity, strategy, and action. If you’ve felt late to AI, overwhelmed by tools, or unsure how to turn content into income, this episode gives you a practical, grounded path forward.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori✅ Follow Neel: https://www.instagram.com/neelhome/🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with AI expert Alicia Lyttle for a deep, practical conversation on how entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders can use AI as a real advantage. Together, they break down how to actually start using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, how to think about AI as a productivity and income multiplier, and why prompting, training, and human judgment matter more than the tools themselves. Alicia shares real-world examples of how AI is saving time, increasing revenue, and helping people move faster from idea to execution, while Omar ties it back to stewardship, creativity, and building trust in a rapidly changing world. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, skeptical, or behind when it comes to AI, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear starting point.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash👇🏼 Level Up with Alicia at the AI Business Summit:https://aibusinesssummit.com/optin-page?am_id=omareltakrori4134&el=Omar-Eltakrori✅ Connect with Alicia:https://www.instagram.com/alicialyttle/✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with entrepreneur and educator Mario Payne to break down what it really takes to build a sustainable business online without chasing hype or shortcuts. Together, they unpack the mindset shifts creators need to make as they transition from trading time for money to building scalable offers, how to price with confidence, and why simplicity and consistency beat complexity every time. Mario shares hard-earned lessons from his journey, including how to identify what people will actually pay for, how to position your expertise clearly, and how to grow without burning yourself out. If you’re trying to turn your knowledge into real income and build a business that lasts, this conversation will give you clarity and direction.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash🚀 Accelerate your wealth with Mario:https://challenge.paynelessprofits.com/join-the-mentorship-pagehttps://calendar.relaxinvestor.com/15-minute-wealth-building-chat✅ Connect with Mario:https://www.instagram.com/paynefulprofits/✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down his Online Business Operation Blueprint. A simple, repeatable framework for turning your knowledge into your first $10,000 a month online. He walks through the three core moves every creator, coach, or entrepreneur needs to master: unlocking infinite content, guiding people into intimate conversion events, and building one irresistible core offer. Along the way, Omar explains why most people overlook what they’re already great at, how content really drives trust and sales, and why the buying experience matters more than “selling tactics.” If you want to monetize your expertise without overcomplicating it and build a business that actually lasts this episode will completely reshape how you think about content, offers, and income online.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/✅ Follow Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/branflvkes/
In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down what people are actually buying online and why most creators and entrepreneurs are stuck trying to sell the wrong thing. Joined by ART.MP4 and Brandon Flakes, the conversation unpacks the real drivers behind high-converting offers, from speed and transformation to identity, proximity, and community. Omar introduces a powerful framework that explains why courses, communities, and products don’t sell on their own and how to reposition what you offer so it actually resonates and makes money. If you’re trying to monetize your knowledge, build better offers, or finally understand why some businesses scale while others stall, this episode will completely change how you think about selling online.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/✅ Follow Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/branflvkes/
In this episode of The Dept. Omar celebrates 100 weeks of uploading and breaks down the ONE habit that can completely change your life and business: showing up consistently with one long-form video every week. From building unshakable trust with your audience, to transforming your personal brand, to unlocking indirect opportunities you could never predict, Omar shares the five pillars that have fueled his growth establishing your reason, assembling the right relationships, dialing in your weekly routine, refining your craft, and making clear invitations that move people. This live episode is packed with real stories, mindset shifts, and practical frameworks to help you build a brand people trust, keep your word, and step into the person your business requires you to become. If you want to grow online and finally stay consistent, this conversation will change the way you create forever.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with longtime creator Chris Punsalan to break down what it actually takes to build a personal brand in 2026, especially if you’re starting from zero. Chris shares eleven years of hard-earned insights on creating content that gets attention, documenting your real life instead of trying to “perform,” and building a skillset that opens unexpected doors. From turning everyday moments into viral content, to launching digital products, to monetizing small audiences through community and Patreon, this conversation shows you exactly how to build a brand that leads to opportunities, income, and impact. If you want clarity on what to post, how to show up, and how to transform your story into a platform, this episode will give you the blueprint.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challengehttps://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Chris:https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPunsalanTVhttps://www.instagram.com/chrispunsalanCheck out tendercare: https://trytendercare.com✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori 🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with creator and host of The Calum Johnson Show, Calum Johnson one of the fastest-growing interviewers on YouTube. Together they break down why YouTube is the platform creators should go all-in on this year, the psychology behind packaging videos for massive reach, and the mindset required to stay consistent long before anything goes viral. Calum shares how one simple title and thumbnail change took his video from 60 views to over 900,000, why every creator is just one experiment away from a breakthrough, and how he turned three years of grinding into a thriving media business. If you want to grow on YouTube, master titles and thumbnails, land brand deals (even with a small audience), and fall in love with the platform again, this conversation is a masterclass.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Calum:https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://www.youtube.com/@UCuvjQYKukKjVyhSVxQibgOw ✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down the five video formats that every creator and entrepreneur should be using to grow on YouTube in 2026 without relying on hacks, luck, or the algorithm. After 15+ years on the platform and over 70M views, he reveals why most people don’t grow: they aren’t making bulletproof videos. Omar walks through the exact types of videos YouTube is pushing right now, from compilation content, course-style long-form videos, and content marathons, to conversation-based videos and crowd content. If you want to grow your YouTube channel this year, build trust faster, create content that stands out above the noise, and develop a personal brand people actually want to follow, this episode is a full masterclass on creating videos that work.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/✅ Follow Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/branflvkes/
In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down the five content ideas that every entrepreneur, creator, and personal brand needs to be using in today’s “anti-AI revolution.” While everyone is obsessing over AI-generated posts, Omar explains why the real opportunity is in content that only you can create your stories, your behind-the-scenes process, your voice, your perspective. He walks through the 5 C’s: Classified Content, Candid Content, Conversion Content, Captured Content, and Cutless Content, and shows how each one builds authenticity, connection, and demand. If you’ve been stuck, overthinking, or inconsistent online, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to show up in a way that is unique, human, and impossible for AI to replicate. This conversation will give you your creative spark back.🎉 THE DEPT. LIVE 100th EPISODE SPECIAL 🎉https://go.tvdhq.com/thedepartmentlive💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/branflvkes/✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this conversation Myron Golden and I talk about how to make more money by taking control of your money.💸 Join the Content to Cash Challenge Today!https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori✅ Follow Myron Goldenhttps://www.youtube.com/myrongolden💵 Check out Myron's Make More Offers Challenge: https://rb.gy/uq7bcu📚 Boss Moves Book: https://rb.gy/dfmerv🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.thevideodept.co/gear*the event mentioned in CA has passed*
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with Marcus Y. Rosier for one of the most powerful and faith-driven conversations. They cover the intersection of business, purpose, and belief how building a business is not just practical, but deeply spiritual. Marcus breaks down why your ideas are divine downloads, why selling is a moral obligation when your product truly helps people, and how entrepreneurs can walk the line between faith and execution without over-spiritualizing the process.They dive into purpose, pricing, skill development, and the mindset shift that turns work into worship. From seeing business as service to understanding how God uses entrepreneurship to refine our character, this conversation will stretch your view of what it means to be called to create. If you’ve ever wondered how faith fits into your business or how to build with both purpose and profit, this episode will give you the clarity and conviction to move forward boldly.📍 Join Omar & Marcus In Las Vegas 📍https://www.entrepreneurspeaker.com/dec2025✅ Connect with Marcus:https://www.instagram.com/marcusyrosier/https://www.youtube.com/@UCWCa-7GZEEB_DnOv_aYS65A✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd🎉 THE DEPT. LIVE 100th EPISODE SPECIAL 🎉https://go.tvdhq.com/thedepartmentlive
In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down the four pillars that every successful online business is built on. He simplifies what can feel complex. Lead generation, lead conversion, fulfillment, and retention, showing you how to identify where you’re stuck and what to fix next. From turning audiences into actual leads, to mastering conversion without desperation, to building fulfillment that keeps people coming back, this episode gives you a clear blueprint for scaling your business with confidence.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out why your business isn’t growing, this conversation will help you see exactly what’s missing and how to finally make business simple again.🎉 THE DEPT. LIVE 100th EPISODE SPECIAL 🎉https://go.tvdhq.com/thedepartmentlive💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with Neel Dhingra and ART.MP4 to break down the art of framing. How you present yourself, your content, and your offers. Together, they dive deep into how perception shapes opportunity and why great framing can make an average product look exceptional. They talk about storytelling, positioning, and the subtle psychology that drives trust, status, and sales. If you want to stand out in your industry and package your ideas in a way that commands attention and premium value, this conversation will shift how you think about content and communication.🎉 THE DEPT. LIVE 100th EPISODE SPECIAL 🎉https://go.tvdhq.com/thedepartmentlive💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori✅ Connect with Neel:https://www.instagram.com/neelhome/🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with Graham Cochrane, entrepreneur, author, and creator who has built multiple 8-figure businesses part-time while prioritizing family and faith. Together they unpack what it really takes to start and grow a business that serves you instead of enslaves you. Graham shares his journey from food stamps to millions online, the power of simple offers, how to avoid burnout, and why aligning your business with what gives you energy is the real key to long-term success. If you want to build a profitable business that fuels both your income and your life, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical steps.🎉 THE DEPT. LIVE 100th EPISODE SPECIAL 🎉https://go.tvdhq.com/thedepartmentlive💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Connect with Graham:http://10kofferchallenge.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thegrahamcochrane/https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamCochrane✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down again with Richmond Dinh to break down the art of charging premium prices and building offers that command true value. Richmond shares how he’s closed $100,000 clients without giving up his time, why outcomes matter more than processes, and the powerful role of status and identity in pricing. They also discuss belief, conviction-based pricing, and why raising your prices can actually attract better clients. If you’ve ever struggled with undercharging, imposter syndrome, or knowing how to package your expertise, this conversation will give you the mindset and strategies to confidently raise your rates and serve at a higher level.🎉 THE DEPT. LIVE 100th EPISODE SPECIAL 🎉https://go.tvdhq.com/thedepartmentlive💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Connect with Richmond:https://richmonddinhcoaching.com/book-controlhttps://www.instagram.com/richmonddinh/✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with the founders of Rich From Anywhere to break down how any entrepreneur can start running profitable ads without hiring expensive agencies. They share their journey from failing with $5,000 in wasted ad spend to mastering what they now call the “Core Four” of Facebook ads, offer, creative, landing page, and systems. Together, they unpack how to turn ads into predictable revenue, why failing forward creates breakthrough, and how to use psychology and framing to make your offers irresistible. From lead generation hacks to automated nurture systems, this conversation shows you how to create consistent sales and freedom with ads.💰Learn Ads with RFA: https://profitableadsworkshop.com/signup?el=oltk✅ Connect with RFA:https://www.instagram.com/richfromanywhere/✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://shorturl.at/zZY69🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.thevideodept.co/gear
In this episode of The Dept., Omar sits down with Karlton Dennis, tax strategist, entrepreneur, and content creator. To unpack how he built an eight-figure business by blending tax strategy with personal branding. Karlton shares how he grew his YouTube channel from zero to 100,000 subscribers in just three months, why content is the ultimate trust builder, and how he turned videos into both cash flow and clients. They dive into smart tax strategies for entrepreneurs, from when to move from an LLC to an S-Corp, to making your lifestyle legally deductible, to building wealth through real estate. If you want to grow your brand, pay less in taxes, and scale your business with confidence, this episode is packed with practical insight and inspiration.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Connect with Karlton:https://www.instagram.com/karltondennis/https://www.youtube.com/@karltondennis✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://shorturl.at/zZY69🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.thevideodept.co/gear
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