Listen to Mrs. Smoke (@mrs_smoke) and Rob (@showmerob) as they dive through today's dialogue of education, storytelling the impact of technology in our culture, community, and our learners.
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Does marketing ever feel hard and time-consuming? What if instead, growing your business was as easy as talking to an old friend? Join Rob Drummond, Matthew Bliss, and me, Peter Daly-Dickson, to explore how, on Help Before You Sell. A podcast created by and for Activate Your Podcast. If you'd like to get started with your podcast, head to https://activateyourpodcast.com/.
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This is the master feed for all Too Many Thoughts podcasts. Shows included: Why is This a Thing?, Movie Hall of Fame, #GETBLERDED. Cultured, The Nico Show, Fantasy Book of the Month and Two Cents Radio.
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Self-Mastery, Storytelling & Showing Up: Building a Business with Izzy Stevens
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1:01:06Award-winning filmmaker and business coach Izzy Stevens joins Peter, Rob and Matt for a rich, real, and unfiltered conversation about what it means to truly help before you sell - especially when you’re building a business around your creativity. Izzy shares her journey from working in Hollywood and directing indie films to helping creatives build …
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We Picked Each Other’s Books | FBOM Ep. 61
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1:15:41This month, picked books for each other to read! Peter read Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick, a fantasy novel with colonialism and classism themes, praising its characters and magic system but noting some minor issues. Caty discussed Along the Razor’s Edge by Rob J. Hayes, a fantasy series about a feisty, flawed protagonist and a unique magic system…
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Build Deeper Connections with a Print Newsletter
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31:36In this episode, Rob Drummond, Peter Daly-Dickson, and Matthew Bliss make the case for an old-school tool with new-school potential: the print newsletter. What starts as a light-hearted catch-up turns into a rich, practical conversation about how physical newsletters can build trust, extend your reach beyond digital, and deepen client relationships…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #402 – That’s My Cue
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1:53:59Rob, Nico and Nick discuss Star Wars Day, LEGOs, retro video games, Shedeur Sanders, bogus beggars, charity, gas station encounters, jury duty, 100 people vs. 1 gorilla and much more. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts…
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The Art of the Interview (Why It’s Really About Conversation)
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27:25What makes a great podcast interview? In this episode, Peter Daly-Dickson, Rob Drummond, and Matthew Bliss discuss the real craft behind interviewing or, as they prefer to call it, having meaningful conversations. Drawing from their own podcasting and client experiences, the hosts unpack why reframing "interviews" as conversations leads to more aut…
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Podcasting & Storytelling (feat. Gord Vickman)
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1:12:08If you’ve ever wondered how podcasting fits into a slower, more human approach to marketing, this episode is packed with insight. Pete, Rob, and Matt are joined by Gord Vickman—former radio host and producer, now the man behind Strategic Coach’s entire podcast network. Gord shares how he uses storytelling, structure, and a whole lot of personality …
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“Ascendant” by Michael R. Miller | FBOM Ep. 60
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41:11This month, we revisit one of our very first themes: dragons. We discuss Ascendant (Songs of Chaos Book #1) by Michael R. Miller. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Peter’s games here, and see his newest TTRPG, The Well! Caty: Visit Griffin’s Roos…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #401 – Colonizing an Iceberg
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1:38:55Rob, Nico and Nick discuss room tone, internet debate culture, Bronny James, brackets, cold beer, mail sorting, Japan, dire wolves, George R.R. Martin, the Luckiest Man in America and much more. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on App…
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The 'Help Before You Sell' Guide to Podcasting
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36:20In this episode, the team talk about our bread and butter: podcasting. But this isn’t a step-by-step how-to. It’s a conversation about why podcasting can be such a useful, human, and surprisingly low-effort way to build trust with your ideal clients… before you ever sell them anything. Pete, Rob, and Matt discuss how Help Before You Sell came to be…
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In this episode, we dive into online webinars — the good, the bad, and the often overwhelming. Rob shares his behind-the-scenes experience of running high-stakes webinars with Peter & Matt. They talk about when they’re worth doing, what makes them effective, and how they fit into a help-before-you-sell approach. We cover how to structure a webinar …
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An Interview with Travis Deverell a.k.a. Shirtaloon, author of “He Who Fights With Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure” | FBOM Ep. 59.5 #2
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1:20:44Following our last episode, we sit down with Travis Deverell, a.k.a. Shirtaloon, author of the popular LitRPG novel He Who Fights With Monsters. Learn more about Travis Deverell and his book series at hewhofightswithmonsters.com. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Sc…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #400 – Ironic Tragedy
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2:02:36Rob, Nico and Nick ring in the 400th episode of Two Cents Radio by discussing running naked, the Yankees’ new bats, baseball rules, March Madness brackets, AI panic, ikigai, Signal group chats, sinkholes and much more. Plus, they “deep dive” into a brand new bit involving Google AI. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: …
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“He Who Fights With Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure” by Travis Deverell a.k.a. Shirtaloon | FBOM Ep. 59
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1:33:35This month, we discuss the popular LitRPG novel He Who Fights With Monsters, and hold a discussion on the LitRPG genre more broadly. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Peter’s games here, and see his newest TTRPG, The Well! Caty: Visit Griffin’s R…
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Running Live, In-Person Workshops That Actually Help
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36:51In this episode we dig into live events, explore why they’re one of the most effective ways to help people before you sell, and how to run them well. We talk about the unique power of in-person workshops to build trust and clarity with your ideal clients, what makes a good event (and what absolutely doesn’t), and the balance between giving value an…
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The 'Help Before You Sell' Approach to Networking
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22:47Have you ever gone out networking to promote yourself and your business? Every business needs a support network to succeed, so good networking skills are widely transferable. Listen in as we share our top insights. Thanks for listening to Help Before You Sell! If you'd like to find out more about how we can help you start your podcast, head to http…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #399 – Tough Times Don’t Last, But Geocaching Crates Do
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1:15:30Rob, Nico and Nick discuss the upcoming 400th episode, email scams, Geocaching, sinkholes, old technology, Rob’s marijuana-fueled time travel theories, the Apprentice, the Beach Boys, Adolescence and much more. And, for the first time ever, they play the Country Music Game against ChatGPT. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenan…
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Every coach and consultant on the planet seems to offer a 'free discovery call' as a way to individually help potential clients. (We're no different - you can book one here!) The trouble is, you only ever want to be on calls with qualified, interested prospects. How do you make that happen? Find out in today's episode! Resources mentioned: Jason Le…
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“Dragon of Ash & Stars: The Autobiography of a Night Dragon,” by H. Leighton Dickson | FBOM Ep. 58
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52:49This month, we discuss the theme of anthropomorphic animals in fantasy literature. Specifically, we read Dragon of Ash and Stars: The Autobiography of a Night Dragon by H. Leighton Dickson, a fantasy novel featuring an anthropomorphic dragon as the narrator. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read hi…
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There's a lot of talk online about the importance of 'authentic marketing'. To be authentic, you need to share some of your story... which is where the wheels fall off! We tend instead to second-guess ourselves, assuming that: We haven't done anything interesting. Our clients only care about themselves and their own problems. Our story is a distrac…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #398 – Rob’s Still Here
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1:30:15Rob, Nico and Nick discuss tic-tac-toe, the Swiffer couple, Gene Hackman, flu shots, the Super Bowl, Red One, this year’s Oscar nominees and much more. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts…
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Optimising and Refining your Follow-up Systems
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27:58Finding new clients and making new sales isn't something you can do perfectly on Day 1 - you need to take the time to practice, refine and test the optimal method and process for you. In this episode of Help Before You Sell, Rob, Peter, and Matthew talk about refining and testing your marketing efforts. Drawing from their diverse experiences in ads…
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Consistency is a must if you're attempting email marketing, podcasting or any project (even hobbies) and want to find fulfilment! In this episode of "Help Before You Sell", Peter, Rob and Matthew discuss the critical role of consistency in achieving long-term success in marketing and personal pursuits. Drawing on their personal experiences, includi…
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In this "Help Before You Sell" episode, Rob Drummond, Peter Daly-Dickson, and Matthew Bliss challenge the traditional marketing funnel! We ask: is there a more dynamic and engaging way to create a sustainable, trustworthy marketing strategy? Resources Mentioned: Gareth Everson's "Systemwise" podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8nWtXbDME&ab_c…
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An Interview with Joshua Phillip Johnson, author of The Forever Sea | FBOM Ep. 57.5
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1:06:32This month, we interview Joshua Phillip Johnson, author of The Forever Sea. Here about how the prairie pothole region of Minnesota and its tall grass prairies inspired the Forever Sea, the author’s writing process, and more! Learn more about Joshua Phillip Johnson on his website, www.joshuaphillipjohnson.com. Please consider supporting us below: Da…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #397 – Puppy Bowl Parlay
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1:26:52Rob, Nico and Nick discuss Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl prop bets, Supermarket Sweep and much more. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple PodcastsBy Too Many Thoughts
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The guys pay tribute to the life and career of David Lynch with the film he described as his “most experimental.” It’s the G-rated Disney classic The Straight Story, starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedi…
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Empathy: Are You 'In Tune' With Your Audience?
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34:32On the last episode, we were looking inward at identifying your unique genius. On this episode of Help Before You Sell, we're looking outward and asking: how can you climb inside the head of your ideal clients? Rob shares insights from the Robert Collier Letter Book, emphasising empathy in understanding customers' thoughts and needs, and the signif…
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Nico and Adam come out of hiding to rank the top ten movies of the year. ***SPOILER ALERT: HERE ARE THE LISTS*** Nico’s List: 10. In a Violent Nature 9. Red Rooms 8. Good One 7. His Three Daughters 6. Between the Temples 5. Rebel Ridge 4. Dune: Part Two 3. Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point 2. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 1. Challengers Adam’s List: 11. Th…
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Find Your Unique Genius in your Marketing
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48:42Without understanding yourself and your unique zone of genius, there's no way you can help your clients achieve their true potential. In this episode of "Help Before You Sell," hosts Matthew Bliss, Peter Daly-Dickson, and Rob Drummond explore the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's story as a foundational step towards effective ma…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #396 – Where’s the Baskets?
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1:53:25Rob, Nico and Nick discuss the Celebrity Apprentice, chess bots, stupid people, AI deep dives, the TikTok ban and much more. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple PodcastsBy Too Many Thoughts
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #395 – Water Tower of Theseus
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1:10:56Rob, Nico and Nick discuss Rob’s Christmas emergency, reckoning with death, the LA fires, the Ship of Theseus, water towers, Zendaya and Tom Holland’s engagement, scary dreams, the Breaking Bad house and much more. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @robrff, @NicoDeGregori…
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Two Cents Radio: Episode #394 – Hoppy Dew Near 2025
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1:06:03ATTENTION: Press play on this podcast at 11:00 PM New Year’s Eve to ring in 2025 with us! Rob, Nico and Nick go over their predictions for 2024 and make some even bolder ones for 2025. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @robrff, @NicoDeGregorio, @tackyslacks E-mail: tooman…
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Nick, Nico and Adam dive back into the NCCU for the film America has been clamoring for: a TV-PG, Magic Mike-inspired, Christmas stripper movie with the guy from Tremors. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall E-mail: toomanythough…
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