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Before they became famous and way before the spotlight. Scott Edwards was taking all the risk, building a brand by betting on unknown talent. Here’s what he learned about laughing all the way to the bank ...

📌What’s covered in this episode:

• The untold story of how one man built a comedy empire by betting on young and unknown talent like Seinfeld and Carvey
• Why marketing is more than ads—it’s about promising an emotional experience people want to return to
• The business side of stand-up comedy: what entrepreneurs can learn from running a club (and selling laughter)
• A rare behind-the-scenes look at how timing, luck, and preparation collide in both showbiz and startups
• The power of old-school branding and connection in a digital-first world—why talking to people still wins

Scott Edwards has been on the fringe of show business for over 40+ years, working with the Famous...and not so Famous. Since 1980, he has been producing Live Stage Shows, Concerts, & TV with acts like Jay Leno, Bob Saget, Will Shriner, Dana Carvey, Willie Tyler & Lester, and many more! In addition, he has started over 10 companies and as an entrepreneur has owned everything from a small construction company & portable DJ business to a chain of comedy clubs and an insurance agency....oh, and also owned a submarine and a beach shack in Hawaii. Lots of stories and advice. Tune in for a bit of fun!

Learn more about Scott at https://scottscomedystuff.com/

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He left Morgan Stanley to build not one, but two startups in energy… here’s why.

📌What’s covered in this episode:

- The contrarian reason why building in "boring" industries might be the smartest move for first-time founders

- What Benji had to unlearn from private equity to succeed in startup life

- How to recruit top talent from Microsoft and Goldman without competing on salary

- A fresh model of community-powered pricing that flips the traditional utility system on its head

- The leadership lesson Benji won’t forget

Ben Thomas is the founder and CEO of Gatby, a groundbreaking energy choice platform that uses reverse auctions to help consumers access lower, fixed-rate electricity plans. A former private equity investor with Morgan Stanley and a co-founder of Nutiliti, Ben brings Wall Street savvy to Main Street problems — and is on a mission to create more transparency, fairness, and savings in a confusing utility marketplace.

Learn more at https://gatby.com/group-rate

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This episode rewrites the rules of branding. Just so you know, hiding behind your business logo is no longer enough.

Discover how to show up with authenticity, adapt to any audience, and turn rejection into fuel with Curt Doussett.

Whether you’re a small business owner, speaker, coach, or just trying to be heard in a noisy marketplace, this episode will challenge how you think about public speaking, personal visibility, and brand leadership.

📌What’s Covered:

• The overlooked skill that separates forgettable brands from magnetic ones
• How to turn fear of public speaking into your greatest strength
• What improv can teach entrepreneurs about leadership, trust, and adaptability
• Why vulnerability—not polish—is your most powerful brand asset
• A powerful mindset shift: rejection isn't personal, it's professional
• The art of storytelling in sales—and why facts alone won’t win over your audience

Curt Doussett is an award-winning actor and has been a host on TV shows for channels such as National Geographic, Discovery, and Travel Channel, where he learned the ins and outs of presentation, public speaking, and engaging audiences.

🌐Learn more about Curt at https://www.curtdoussett.com/

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