Be BOLD Branding

Landing Dream Sponsors

What's the secret sauce that separates six-figure sponsorship earners from everyone else? We’ve invited Justin Moore, the mastermind behind CreatorWizard and author of Sponsor Magnet, to pull back the curtain on what really makes sponsors say yes. After generating over $5M in sponsorships and running an influencer marketing agency for 7 years, Justin knows exactly why some creators consistently land dream partnerships while others get overlooked.  Join us as Justin shares the ‘aha’ moment that sparked his business. Coaches, consultants, and experts…this episode was created specifically for you!
 
Episode Highlights:
01:39 Meet Justin Moore: From Engineer to Influencer Marketing Expert
02:37 The Birth of a Sponsorship Strategy
05:32 Understanding the Audience First Offer Framework
09:07 The Sponsor Magnet: Lessons Learned
11:16 The Power of Niche Audiences
23:23 Pitching to Sponsors: The ROPE Method
26:37 How to Connect with Justin Moore
 
Show Links:  
sponsormagnet.com

When Belief Overcomes Odds

How do you transform a life-altering tragedy into a blueprint for resilience? In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Dean Otto, whose story proves that belief can literally bend reality. When a devastating bike accident left Dean paralyzed from the waist down, he faced a choice that would define everything: surrender to the 2% odds or activate a belief system powerful enough to defy them. What followed was extraordinary—not just his recovery, but the unlikely bonds he formed with the man who hit him and the surgeon who helped him walk again. Join us as we explore how Dean transformed personal trauma into professional purpose, proving that, “If your belief is strong enough, the odds don’t stand a chance.”
 
Episode Highlights:
00:54 The Life-Altering Accident
03:52 The Power of Forgiveness
05:17 Miraculous Recovery and New Friendships
08:28 Going Viral and Writing a Book
09:50 Dean Otto's Background and Struggles with Alcoholism
12:35 A New Perspective and Career Shift
30:02 How to Connect with Dean Otto
Show Links: 
Dean’s Email: rdeanotto@gmail.comDeanOttoSpeaking.comDean’s Book on Amazon: 2% Chance: A Journey In Resilience, Recovery, And Rebirth

Leadership That Rocked The Sports World

Join us for the remarkable journey of Coach Jim Johnson, whose three-decade basketball coaching career transformed from turning around losing programs to turning around organizational cultures. You may have heard of Coach Jim’s decision to let his autistic Team Manager Jason "J-Mac" McElwain on the court to play in the final minutes of his last basketball game as a senior.  That moment created a global phenomenon, leading to features in ESPN, People Magazine, and Sports Illustrated, to name just a few. Today, Coach Johnson combines his practical championship-building experience with over 1,000 books of research and 2,000 hours of leadership content to deliver his seven keys to leadership. Join us as he reveals how the same principles that create winning teams on the court can develop champions in any industry.
 
Episode Highlights:
02:29 Coach Jim Johnson's Early Career
05:23 Meeting Jason "J-Mac" McElwain
11:24 J-Mac's Senior Night
15:49 Media Frenzy and Aftermath
16:54 Winning the Championship: A Leadership Lesson
17:56 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
23:17 Aligning Mission and Values in Leadership
29:25 Key Takeaways from Coach Jim's Leadership Insights
32:16 How to Connect with Coach Jim Johnson
Show Links: CoachJimJohnson.comCoach Jim’s SocialsThe Limitless Leadership Lounge PodcastCoach Jim’s BooksOriginal ESPN footage of J-Mac’s final 4 minutes of the game!

Deep Dive Into Leadership

How do you lead when lives depend on split-second decisions and there's no room for top-down delays? In this episode, we dive deep with Marc Koehler. Marc is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer turned CEO. He has empowered over 55,000 leaders through his consulting firm, Lead With Purpose. While most leadership experts offer theoretical frameworks, Marc brings the real-world experience of 35+ years navigating high-stakes environments where outdated command-and-control simply doesn't work. Discover how to spot leadership gaps before they sink your team and why building leadership at every level isn't just strategy—it's survival.
 
Episode Highlights:
00:45 Meet Marc Koehler: From Navy to CEO
03:06 The Eighth of an Inch Story
05:21 Transition to Leadership Consulting
05:47 Leadership Principles from Submarine to Business
11:34 Connecting Employees to the Mission
18:04 Dynamic Leadership and Consistency
20:22 Challenges in Leadership Transformation
24:31 How to Connect with Marc Koehler
Show Links: 
Home - Lead With Purpose
Marc Koehler | U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer | Keynote Speaker
http://linkedin.com/in/marckoehler
https://instagram.com/marckoehlerspeaks
https://facebook.com/marckoehlerspeaks
https://www.tiktok.com/@marckoehlerspeaks

Navigating The Student Mental Health Crisis

It’s no secret that there is a mental health crisis among students, with anxiety and depression rates skyrocketing across all age groups. In this episode, we're joined by Michael Maxin, a 20-year veteran of online marketing who's traded optimizing advertising for optimizing student wellbeing. Michael has developed a video platform for K-college students that helps students navigate mental health challenges while reducing stigma around seeking support. Michael's platform connects students with vital resources and works directly with governments to expand access to mental health solutions. His mission is clear: making mental health support more accessible, relatable, and effective for students at every educational level.
 
Episode Highlights:
01:50 The Birth of Green Ribbon Library
04:28 The Power of Video in Mental Health Education
07:16 Real-Time Data and Its Impact on Schools
11:51 Challenges and Solutions in School Mental Health Programs
14:46 Expanding Mental Health Support and Community Involvement
23:32 How to Support Green Ribbon Library
Show Links: 
GreenRibbonLibrary.comMichael Maxin’s LinkedIn

Grow Your Speaking Pipeline

What if the difference between speaking occasionally and speaking consistently isn't your talent on stage, but your booking system behind the scenes? In this episode, we explore the hidden world of speaker pipeline development with Cam Beaudoin, founder of The Frequent Speaker, who helps leaders land stages most people don't even know exist. While talented speakers stay stuck waiting for referrals or hoping the right person sees their content, Cam has built a booking agency that creates consistent opportunities for authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs to grow both their brand and bottom line. Join us as we explore how mission-driven experts can scale their speaking careers by building systems that work 24/7, landing them on stages that truly grow their influence and income.
 
Episode Highlights:
04:02 The Business of Speaking
07:16 Finding Your Niche and Audience
09:57 Strategies for Paid and Free Speaking Engagements
12:06 Creative Approaches to Speaking Opportunities
17:32 The Value of Speaking for Free
22:22 How to Connect with Cam Beaudoin
Show Links: 
The Frequent Speaker

Restoring Impossible Relationships

What if the relationships you've written off as impossible could actually be restored? In this episode,  we're joined by Greg Stephens, a master at helping leaders burn old mindsets and build new bridges to meaningful connections. As a Master Certified Trainer, Master Storyteller, and Professional Mediator, Greg specializes in creating safe spaces for truth-telling and identifying the root causes of conflict. He’s also the author of "Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships". With over two decades of experience developing transformational training programs, he's proven that even the most damaged relationships can be restored.  Greg is also a BrandFace client, so you’ll hear about his personal branding journey with us, as well.
 
Episode Highlights:
01:53 Greg's Early Life and Career Beginnings
06:36 The Turning Point
08:42 The Journey of Repairing 36 Relationships
14:20 The Power of Intent in Conflict Resolution
17:04 Greg's Branding Journey with BrandFace
21:54 How Branding Has Transformed Greg's Business
26:23 How to Connect with Greg Stephens
Show Links: 
Greg Stephen’s New Book: Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible RelationshipsAlignment-Resources.comA Shot of Inspiration podcastGreg’s LinkedInGreg@alignment-resources.comNoah@alignment-resources.com

Extraordinary Moment of Forgiveness

How do you transform life's greatest tragedy into a global movement for peace and forgiveness? In this episode, we explore an extraordinary journey of resilience with Azim Khamisa, whose life was forever changed in 1995 when his son Tariq was tragically killed by a 14-year-old in an act of youth violence. Rather than choosing anger and revenge, Azim made the profound decision to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation, founding the Tariq Khamisa Foundation and launching a forgiveness movement that has reached millions globally. Now, this award-winning speaker and author of five books is transitioning his powerful message from social work settings into corporate leadership training. Join us as Azim reveals how the practice of forgiveness became the foundation for ethical leadership, team cohesion, and values-driven performance in corporate settings.
 
Episode Highlights:
00:30 The Power of Forgiveness
02:11 Azim's Spiritual Foundation
06:15 The Tariq Khamisa Foundation
08:33 Impact and Stories of Change
10:06 Restorative Practices in Corporate Settings
16:34 Leadership and Empathy
23:31 How to connect with Azim Khamisa
Show Links: 
HOME - TKF.org - Restorative Justice Non Profit Org - TKF - Tariq Khamisa FoundationAzim Khamisa | Peace Is PossibleAzim Khamisa's Official Website

The Significance Movement

You know you’re destined for something different…so, how do you claim your significance in the world? Today we're diving into the profound journey of self-actualization with Dr. Karen Vizer, who leads The Significance Movement—an international initiative helping heart-centered women manifest their brilliance. With nearly three decades of coaching experience, Karen is empowering heart-centered women to manifest their brilliance, claim their significance, and design identities based on being, rather than doing. And spoiler alert--Dr. Vizer is also a BrandFace client, so we’ll discuss her journey through the program as well.
 
Episode Highlights: 
01:35 Dr. Karen Vizer's Clairaudience Journey  
04:34 Flipping the Narrative  
05:52 Dr. Vizer's Visionary Framework  
09:40 Client Success Stories  
12:29 Dr. Vizer's Branding Journey  
20:01 How to Connect with Dr. Karen Vizer
Show Links: 
Dr. Vizer’s Linktree
Dr. Vizer’s Facebook

Creating Kindness Worldwide

When a stranger returned Kevin Smith's lost wallet on Good Friday, he knew a simple "thank you" wasn't enough. That moment of kindness sparked an extraordinary journey that led him to found Kindness Worldwide—a movement proving that small acts of compassion can ripple into something much bigger. Today, Kevin joins us to share how one woman's generosity transformed into a mission connecting communities worldwide through the simple, powerful act of kindness.
 
Episode Highlights:
01:23 Kevin Smith's Background and Personal Journey  
02:34 The Wallet Incident: A Catalyst for Change  
03:34 The Ripple Effect of Kindness  
05:12 Challenges and Perseverance  
14:06 Global Impact and Recognition  
17:39 Practical Steps to Spread Kindness  
22:22 How to Connect with Kevin Smith
Show Links: Website: https://www.kindnessworldwide.org/
Trailer for ‘For Such a Time as This’ documentary: https://www.kindnessworldwide.org/documentary