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Not Nice. Clever. | Personal Branding, Marketing & Business Growth For Introverted Entrepreneurs

Author: Kat Torre and Candice Carcioppolo: Personal Branding & Business Growth Experts

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Looking for an entrepreneur podcast for that goes deeper than surface-level tips?


Join the #CleverCrew for brand growth strategies that generate real business growth every week!


Not Nice. Clever. is the podcast where introverted entrepreneurs learn how to leverage personal branding and marketing to grow your brand and business.


Hosted by business growth experts, Kat Torre and Candice Carcioppolo, this weekly show breaks down personal branding, social media marketing, and business growth strategies—without the fluff.

Each episode features real talk with top business coaches, experts and leaders who share brand growth strategies, proven frameworks, and mindset shifts introverts can implement without draining their battery. 


Whether you want to build confidence online, create content that attracts clients, or grow your business with clarity, you’ll find the roadmap here.

If you’ve ever thought your introverted nature was holding you back, this personal branding and marketing podcast flips the script. 

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Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! In the first episode of 2026, we're talking with author, speaker, and productivity expert, Amy Landino to challenge the idea that being “busy” means you’re doing it right. Spoiler: it usually means the opposite. This conversation breaks down why busy is a cop-out, how introverted entrepreneurs can reclaim control of their time, and what it actually looks like to operate like the CEO of your life—not an overworked employee of your own business....
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! As we close out the year and look ahead to 2026, we’re doing what the Clever Crew does best: reflecting, reframing, and pulling the lessons that actually matter. In this special year-end roundup, we’re sharing five of our favorite podcast episodes of 2025 and the standout advice we’re carrying with us into 2026. These conversations hit on everything from leadership to visibility, personal branding and marketing, to creating connection and oppo...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we’re getting into personal style, confidence, and the quiet power of first impressions with Celeste Moore, a globally certified master image consultant and celebrity stylist with decades of experience. Celeste breaks down how style isn’t about trends, labels, or having a perfect closet. It’s about using what you wear as a tool—especially for introverted entrepreneurs who want their style to do some of the talkin...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Today on Not Nice, Clever we’re talking to Auric B, the former aesthetics industry “Insta celebrity” once known as Tox Josh, who went from packed clinics, global stages, and 70K+ followers… to realizing he’d become a puppet to the very machine he built. Inside this episode, we dig into: The rise of Tox Josh: how “just be yourself on video” turned into viral content, brand deals, and creating a personal brand that positioned him as an industry leader...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! If you’ve ever felt like content creation and personal branding is a performance you didn’t audition for, this one’s for you. We are sitting down with Goldie Chan, a.k.a the “Oprah of LinkedIn” and the author of "Personal Branding For Introverts". We are talking to Goldie about what introverted entrepreneurs actually need to stand out without torching their nervous systems. Goldie gets candid about perfectionism, energy management, and what it...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Taya DiCarlo was focused on personal branding through social media long before it was cool to pick up a phone and talk to it. Today, she’s one of the most trusted voices in the real estate industry—not because she played it safe, but because she kept showing up even when she was being judged, doubted, or straight-up made fun of. In this episode, we are revisiting our discussion with Taya where we goes way beyond real estate and straight into t...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we're hitting pause on branding and marketing advice and getting real about burnout—the kind that sneaks up on you while you're busy being "fine." Kat opens up about her own burnout story (spoiler: it wasn't pretty) and we break down how to recognize the warning signs before you hit the wall. Here's the thing: burnout doesn't mean you're weak or doing it wrong. It means you're human. And if you're a busines...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Your next level is calling, but there's one problem: you don't have all the answers and have no idea where to begin. In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we sit down with the speaker, coach, and host of the Dream. Think. Do. Podcast, Mitch Matthews to explore why next level business growth doesn't require certainty—just curiosity and the courage to say 3 scary words... "I don't know." In this episode you'll learn: Why saying “I don’t kno...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! In world thats starting to sound like a ChatGPT echo chamber, trust us when we tell you- if you're building a personal brand, being unmistakably human is your edge! In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we explore how introverted entrepreneurs can leverage AI for personal brand growth without blending in with the bots. We're sharing practical ways to use AI while maintaining your voice, strategies to use tools like ChatGPT for analyzing trends,...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Yes, being tired of your own content is thing. We know. We've been there! But what if we told you it could actually be a sign of business growth? In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we unpack why brand boredom happens and how to refresh your personal branding and marketing strategy without ghosting your audience. We'll cover: How to tell “I’m bored” from “it’s time to pivot”A simple four-step refresh you can run this weekFinding formats...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! If you’re an introverted entrepreneur struggling creating content, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. We are joined by real estate pro and content creator Matt Lionetti, whose honest humor and refreshingly real videos have made him a standout in real estate marketing Matt opens up about how he transitioned from the brink of quitting to breaking records, showcasing how authentic storytelling can cultivate brand growth and a loyal f...
Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! Today we're revisiting our conversation with Sharran Srivatsaa and exploring how being open to feedback can be lead to significant business growth and build a strong personal brand. Currently serving as President and Managing Partner at Acquisition.com alongside Leila and Alex Hormozi, Sharan Srivatsaa helps founders build extraordinary businesses. In this episode, Sharran breaks down his actionable Why / What / How / Now framework for creatin...
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 (yes, even introverted entrepreneurs like all of us here in the Clever Crew), and she’s sharing how entrepreneurs, creators, and even introverts can ...
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 ...
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