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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 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
In this episode of The Dept. Omar talks with Lee Jenkins. Pastor, entrepreneur, and financial expert, on how he built an audience of over 400,000 followers online in just 18 months, all while leading a church and running businesses. Lee shares how to fuse wisdom and experience with the energy of younger generations, why he chose Instagram as his platform, and the keys to creating content that actually serves people instead of just chasing views. They dive into his approach of prioritizing quality over quantity, finding your niche by filling a void, and balancing faith and finances with integrity. If you want to grow your personal brand while staying true to your values, this conversation will inspire you to get what’s inside of you out to the world.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Connect with Lee Jenkins:https://www.instagram.com/thestewardshipcoach/✅ 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
In this episode of The Dept. Omar reacts to highlights from Diary of a CEO with Alex Hormozi, Cody Sanchez, and Daniel Priestley, breaking down the real reasons why building a personal brand is the “easy button” for business success. He unpacks lessons on the difference between active and passive income, why patience and consistency are non-negotiable, and how content creation builds trust, credibility, and opportunities over time. From Alex’s record-breaking book launch to Cody’s perspective on sales, Omar connects their insights to practical strategies you can use today. If you want to leverage your personal brand to grow your business, this episode shows you how to do it the right way.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ 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
1In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with Alicia Lyttle, known as the “Queen of AI,” to explore how entrepreneurs, business owners, and even small teams can fully leverage artificial intelligence to save time, boost productivity, and open new revenue streams. Alicia shares real-world examples of how AI can transform bottlenecks into opportunities, from automating press releases to creating interactive avatars of yourself. They dive into practical strategies for using ChatGPT, building AI-powered tools without coding, and scaling with AI “team members” that work around the clock. If you’ve been curious about AI but unsure where to start or how deep to go this conversation will show you how to integrate it into your business today and future proof your success.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash👇🏼 Take Alicia's Free AI Masterclass:https://go.tvdhq.com/alicialyttlemasterclass✅ Connect with Alicia:https://www.instagram.com/alicialyttle/✅ 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
In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down the changing landscape of YouTube and why subscriber counts don’t matter like they used to. They explore the power of long-form content, the importance of packaging your videos with the right title, thumbnail, and intro, and why consistency alone won’t grow your channel. Learn how to make content that builds trust, attracts quality viewers, and ultimately grows your business. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to revive a stagnant channel, this episode offers practical insights and fresh perspectives for winning on YouTube in 2025.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ 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
In this solo episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down the three biggest lessons from hitting his first million dollars in revenue. He dives deep into the mindset shift of accepting the true cost of business growth, the importance of developing critical skills like sales and communication, and why building a strong personal brand is non-negotiable for scaling. If you want a clear, practical blueprint for leveling up your business and hitting your first million, this episode will give you the exact mindset and strategy to get there.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ 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
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with world-renowned communicator Erwin McManus to unpack what it truly means to find your authentic voice and connect deeply with any audience. Erwin shares his journey from humble beginnings speaking on street corners to leading large congregations, emphasizing how communication is both an art and a spiritual practice. You’ll learn practical advice on overcoming nervousness, using presence instead of performance, and how to pivot your message to engage different groups. Erwin also reveals why self-awareness and vulnerability are essential for confident speaking, plus how to create your own stages and get reps even without formal platforms. Whether you’re speaking to a room of one or thousands, this conversation will inspire you to communicate with clarity, courage, and authenticity.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Connect with Erwin:https://www.instagram.com/erwinmcmanus/✅ 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
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with Dan Martell. Serial entrepreneur, to reveal how you can become a millionaire fast before 2025 ends. They break down the mindset shifts, daily habits, and strategic use of AI that can help creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs scale their income without burning out.If you’re ready to stop hustling aimlessly and start building real wealth, this episode gives you actionable clarity and inspiration.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Connect with Dan:https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/https://www.youtube.com/@danmartell✅ 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
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with Steve Penate, a multiple seven-figure serial entrepreneur and elder at a rapidly growing church, to explore what it truly means to build a business God’s way. They dive deep into the concept of spiritual leadership, holiness in business, and how being set apart brings authority and influence beyond financial success. Steve shares practical wisdom on balancing faith and entrepreneurship, cultivating a kingdom-minded purpose, and walking in obedience daily to unlock supernatural favor. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur wanting to grow your business while staying grounded in your faith, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to operate from heaven’s perspective, not just the marketplace.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Connect with Steve:https://www.instagram.com/stevepenate/✅ 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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