INFLUENCE W/ Brian Drake

Vamsi Polimetla is the founder and CEO of Make More Leaders. He is a passionate leader who believes in the power of helping ambitious leaders to master their mindset, elevate their energy, and show them possibilities that they have never seen before.Vamsi leads the beyond platinum mastermind group where he uses a neuro-science-based approach to help some of the most brilliant minds in entrepreneurship achieve mastery. He joins me for this very special and insightful episode of "INFLUENCE".Check out Vamsi's mastermind group: https://www.vamsi.coach/Follow Vamsi on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vamsipolimetla/https://www.instagram.com/polimetla/?hl=en

Public speaking is an essential skill for anyone in business. The ability to confidently deliver a presentation can make the difference between success and failure. My guest on this episode of the podcast is Brenden Kumarasami, an expert on communication and public speaking. Brenden has spent years coaching business students on how to give great presentations, and he's here to share his insights on how to overcome your fears and deliver a killer presentation. During our conversation, Brenden talks about the three questions we should all be asking ourselves about life, how to better communicate with others, and why public speaking is so important. If you're looking to improve your communication skills and become a better public speaker, this episode is a must-listen.Links to follow and learn from Brenden: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/featuredIG: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/Join Brenden's FREE webinar here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/If you're an influencer and would like to be a guest on the show email: Brian.Drake262@gmail.com

Conor Neill is a communication professor who also runs a successful Youtube channel with over 280K subscribers about Leadership & Communication. Conor has spoken at many conferences around the world as a keynote speaker and is an entrepreneur who founded 4 companies over the past several years - all of which have been successful ventures.I was truly inspired by Conor's story and the advice he gives on being a powerful communicator. Check out and subscribe to Conor's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ConorNeillIf you're a Youtuber and would like to be a guest on the show - you can email: Brian.Drake262@gmail.com

This podcast episode is about Marc Augustine. He has a youtube channel called "The Marc Show" with 38,000 subscribers. In this episode, he talks about how he grew his audience by teaching them about dropshipping. He has a lot of experience and knowledge to share, and he tries to give as much value as possible to those who are interested in learning more about it.Check out and subscribe to Marc's Youtube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/c/NoBSDSTIf you're a YouTuber and would like to be a guest on the show - email this address:Brian.Drake262@gmail.com

If you're looking for tips on how to grow your YouTube channel, this podcast episode with Gilsar Vergara is a must-listen! Gilsar is a successful YouTuber with over 10,000 subscribers and 1.5 million views across his videos. In this episode, he shares his three top tips for growing a YouTube channel.First, he stresses the importance of knowing your audience. Who are you making videos for? What do they want to see? When you know who your target audience is, you can create content that appeals to them and helps you grow your channel.Second, Gilsar talks about the importance of showing charisma on camera. Even though you're just talking to a camera, it's important to engage with your viewers and build a rapport with them. They should feel like they know you and want to watch your videos.Third, he advises consistency when it comes to posting new videos. No matter what life throws at you, make sure you keep posting new content on a regular basis. Consistency is key to growing any YouTube channel!If you're ready to grow your YouTube channel, this podcast episode with Gilsar Vergera is a must-listen! He provides valuable insights and tips that will help you achieve success. So press play and let Gilsar show you the way to YouTube stardom!Dumalife Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DumaLifeGilar Vergara IG: https://www.instagram.com/gilsar_vergara/Gilar Vergara TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gilsar_vergara

Is writing a founder story something you've thought of doing? Storytelling is quite the buzzword these days, so there is a good chance that you have. Today's episode is a recorded conversation I had with a client who I'm helping write a founder story for.  My client, Lucian, is a brand strategist and identity designer for entrepreneurs. I'm dropping you into call 2 of my 3 call process. The goal for the episode is to leave you feeling more confident as you sit down to write your own story. If you have any questions about writing your story, please don't hesitate to reach out. IG: thebriandrakeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-drake-6716b088/Email: brian@thestoreemethod.com

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Savant. A former corporate executive who has recently transitioned his life to entrepreneurship full-time. His mission is to help others learn the art of podcasting so they can benefit from the same life-changing experience he has had - but in less time. Through his popular mastermind group, Mark provides aspiring podcasters with insights and tips on how to create a successful show that will make money. If you are interested in learning more about podcasting, or making the jump to entrepreneurship, join Mark's mastermind group today!https://marksavantmedia.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-savant-ba777145/IG: @marksavantmedia

Nghia Ho joins us to share his journey as an entrepreneur. From starting a tutoring company in Shanghai, to moving to the United States to be with his now wife, Nghia's story is an inspiring one of resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges and a major setback along the way, he remains committed to his entrepreneurial dreams and is excited to share his story with our listeners.Be a part of Nghia's story in real-time by following him on Instagram @noi_zu 

In this episode of my podcast, I speak with Dylan Schmidt about his journey as an entrepreneur and podcaster. He shares advice for people who are new to the podcasting market, and we discuss how he helps content creators create successful podcasts. Dylan is a wealth of knowledge on the subject, and I'm sure you'll learn a lot from this episode!

In today's episode, I am joined by Brian Sykes. The founder  Adjourney - where Brian and his wife Trish help businesses connect with their ideal clients through effective strategies, memorable branding, targeted interactions and extraordinary storytelling.  With 23 years experience in the branding and marketing space, Brian believes storytelling is key to effectively communicating your value to a target audience. Join us, as we talk about effective brand storytelling and knowing exactly who your target audience is. 

I'm joined by Cameron King, a specialist in all things video: from strategy to editing, design, motion design, and storytelling. He has worked with name brands such as Lyft, Chrysler, W Hotels, BP, IHG, Twitter, HP, Volkswagen, The Olympics, and Google.Join us as we talk about storytelling using video and the importance of connecting with people 

I’m joined by Pedro Ruiz, a TEDX speaker - and founder of Iterate Labs and Exponential Real Estate, where Pedro and his team explore AI applications in finance, real estate, music and education. Join us as Pedro talks storytelling and his experience as a public speaker.