(0:00) Hitting almost 1M downloads — staying persistent when quitting felt easier(0:40) The core topic: building a business vs. chasing clout(1:00) Myth check — does virality equal money?(1:20) The call-to-action problem: views with no conversion(2:25) Personal example: 17M views, zero sales(3:00) Why most “content creators” aren’t real business builders(3:50) The trap of buying followers — fake numbers, real costs(4:40) The treadmill effect: likes, comments, and endless spending(5:15) Why 100K real followers beat 1M fake ones(6:00) CEOs with social media syndrome(7:00) How people now analyze pages and sniff out fraud(8:00) The power of even 5K true supporters(8:40) Budgeting: marketing vs. fake engagement(9:45) Offline business vs. social media flexing(10:30) Tactical takeaway: product before platform(11:20) Spotting real wins vs. fake perception(12:20) What investors and clients actually care about(13:10) The race between organic builders vs. fake flexers(13:50) Final punchline: build the business, skip the bullshit(14:10) Gratitude for the listeners + million download milestone(14:40) Sign-off: “If you dream, dream out loud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this knockout episode of Screw The Clout, host Steve Stanulis sits down with Lou Esa — former American heavyweight boxer known for his raw power and even rawer truth. From brutal rounds in the ring to navigating the illusions of fame, Lou opens up like never before. He shares the highs and lows of his boxing career, battles with public perception, and why he’s always lived by principle, not popularity. It’s an unfiltered look at loyalty, betrayal, and surviving both the fight game and the fame game. With gloves off and guard down, Lou Esa tells the story behind the fighter — the man, the legend, and the message. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this unapologetically raw episode, we dive deep into the liberating mindset of “F*ck It Energy” — the fearless decision to stop playing small, stop people-pleasing, and finally do things your way. Whether it's leaving a toxic job, launching that risky business idea, cutting off fake friends, or embracing who you truly are — this episode is a no-holds-barred celebration of the moments where you stopped caring about the noise… and started trusting your gut. We explore real stories of transformation, what it really means to let go, and how owning your truth (even if it's messy) can be the most powerful move you make. If you’re at a crossroads, this is your sign to stop overthinking and start moving. F*ck it. Let’s go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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