A Deep Dive into *Authentic* Influence w/Old Hickory’s Amanda Banks :: Ep 178 MMTBP

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.comIn this episode, I wanted to bring Amanda Banks on the show to discuss her 2024 initiative of “Authentic Influence”. Prior to recording the episode, my business partner John Woerner met Amanda and they discovered that they had many similarities in the gymnastics world, even practicing/working with the same coaches in the same places! This reunion of sorts led to them discussing their respective business philosophies which led me to invite John into the episode, hit record and see how it played out.What followed was a VERY rich discussion around the problems inherent with today’s social entrepreneur/thought leader/influencer movement, forging a healthy culture and other valuable takeaways. Some highlights:Entrepreneurship, influencer marketing, and personal branding. (1:09)Leadership and memorized stories. (7:17)The impact of good and bad coaching on personal growth. (15:39)Authenticity and influence in the digital age. (26:34)Leadership, clarity, and kindness in business. (40:38)Consumer behavior and social media engagement. (56:37)Coaching techniques in gymnastics. (1:23:06)Follow Amanda:www.amanda-banks.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-banks-9945502b/Follow John:www.instagram.com/therealjohnerichttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-woerner-2b3214155/__________________________________________________________________________________________________****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:www.mmtbp.comwww.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcastwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos       __________________________________________________________Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:https://linktr.ee/mamwmwThe Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com. The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox - Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes____________________________________________________________****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip__________________________________________________________________________The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: Wizard Academy -  www.wizardacademy.org__________________________________________________________________________Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co#billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #that #through #took #travel #when #with