The Story Behind The Brand
by Travis J. Brady
This podcast is for Next Gen Leaders who know the power of storytelling is the best way to become more influential in their brand messages in order to create more influence, income, & time freedom. This podcast is about sharing the real, raw, stories and mindsets of some of the top brand influencers on a journey behind the curtains to hear about the stories they share and why they share them.
Episodes
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72 The Story Behind Two Legends of Transformation w/ Michael Bernoff & Dan Clark
What happens when two industry giants who have spent decades mastering influence, communication, leadership, and human potential sit down in the same room? Host Travis Brady pulls back the curtain with Michael Bernoff, author of Average Sucks, and Dan Clark, recognized as one of the Top 10...
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71 The Story Behind Writing A Book w/ Keira Brinton
Some stories don't just build brands — they become movements. In this episode of The Story Behind the Brand, Travis Brady sits down with Keira Brinton, media entrepreneur, technology founder, publisher, book activator, television producer, and host dedicated to helping visionary leaders turn…
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70 The Story Behind Woo-Woo w/ Zineea Khan
Healing starts deeper than the surface — it starts with the body, the mind, and the wisdom we've forgotten how to access. In this episode of The Story Behind the Brand, host Travis Brady sits down with Zineea Khan, founder and creator of The Diamond Way, a multidimensional healing approach that...
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69 The Story Behind Leading Teams W/ Lance Tanaka
Pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to lead at the highest level—this episode features global powerhouse Lance Tanaka. Hosted by Travis Brady, we dive into Lance's journey as an executive leader with Pepsi and Nike, a seasoned executive coach of 24+ years, board member, and author…
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68 The Story Behind Being Great at Networking W/ Shawn Finnegan
Master networking isn't luck—it's leverage. On this episode of The Story Behind the Brand, host Travis Brady sits down with Shawn Finnegan, an investor with Tax Hive and partner of Kevin O'Leary, to break down what it really takes to become a master connector in business. Pulling back the curtain...
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67 The Story Behind Escaping Identity Prison w/ Damon Nichols
Pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build wealth by doing things differently. In this episode, host Travis Brady sits down with Damon Nichols—speaker, real estate entrepreneur, transformational leader, and the creator of the Misfit Millionaire—a man known for turning…
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66 The Story Behind Veterans Coming Out Of The Service w/ Jarvis Whiterspoon
He's building a movement for veterans in business. Jarvis Witherspoon is a veteran entrepreneur, investor, Arizona Realtor and founder of the Arizona Veterans Brotherhood. In this episode, host Travis Brady uncovers Jarvis's journey from military structure to business leadership, how he's…
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65 The Story Behind The San Diego Brotherhood w/ Colin Martin
A movement is rising in Southern California—and this episode pulls back the curtain on the brotherhood driving it. Host Travis Brady sits down with Colin Martin, aka Colin The Bank—financial consultant, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the new San Diego Brotherhood. This episode dives into how the...
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64 The Story Behind Getting Speaking on Stages w/ Travis Brady
What do you think about getting on more stages? How long have you been feeling that pull in your heart—and that fire in your soul—to share your message with the world? 🎤 In this powerful episode of The Story Behind the Brand, host Travis Brady pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to…
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63 The Story Behind Arizona's Top MMA Organization w/ Joel Lopez
From the octagon to the boardroom, this episode packs a punch. Joel Lopez, creator of RUF Nation—Arizona's premier MMA organization—shares his journey from fighter and founder to respected speaker, entrepreneur, and executive leadership consultant. The Story Behind the Brand host, Travis Brady,...
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62 The Story Behind Colin The Bank w/ Colin Martin
Join Travis Brady as he pulls back the curtain on the entrepreneur-creator behind GW Funding Solutions, Colin Martin, who has spent eight years in the trenches helping commercial real-estate projects get the green light. In this episode, we dive into Colin's journey — from a finance background to...
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61 The Story Behind Converting From Your Marketing To The Sells w/ Dominique Bradley
Pulling back the curtain on one of the most dynamic minds in digital marketing — Dominique Bradley, nown for transforming complex CRM automation into simple, scalable systems, he isn't just a tech guy — he's a full-stack brand strategist who connects the dots between your story, systems, and…
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60 The Story Behind Creating The Right Partnerships in Real Estate w/ Patrick Franz
From high-ticket sales to managing multi-million-dollar funds, Patrick Franz's journey is anything but ordinary. Patrick is an investor, fund manager, and entrepreneur who's built his reputation on resilience, humility, and a relentless drive to redefine success. In this episode of The Story…
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59 The Story Behind Getting Your Brand To The Public w/ Samara Beth
From book publishing to building unforgettable brands, Samara Beth is on a mission to take entrepreneurs to the next level. As the founder and CEO of Samara, Beth & Co. and co-founder of Poolside Press LLC, Beth is known for helping visionaries turn their stories into powerful brands through...
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58 The Story Behind Why Brands Suck W/ Michael Bernoff
What happens when you decide that average sucks? In this episode of The Story Behind the Brand, host Travis Brady sits down with transformational leader and best-selling author Michael Bernoff, the creator of Human Attraction Technology. Known for helping people break free from limiting patterns...
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57 The Story Behind Authentic Sales w/ Jana Niksa
Ever wondered what 40,000 sales calls can teach you about success? Jana Niksa, The Conversion Queen, is a two-time bestselling author who's been shaping the sales world since 2001—and even earlier when she was knocking doors at just eight years old. In this episode of The Story Behind the Brand...
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56 The Story Behind What it means to actually Brand
Branding has been branded—and it's time to break through the noise. In this solo episode, Travis Brady, the Brand Alchemist, pulls back the curtain on what it really means to build a brand that isn't fake, superficial, or watered down. From defining branding at its core to aligning your sales,...
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55 The Story Behind Why Athletes Go Broke W/ Laura Lingner
In this episode of The Story Behind the Brand, host Travis Brady pulls back the curtain on Laura Lingner, founder of Catalyst Performance Methods—a powerhouse financial consultant serving collegiate, professional, and retiring athletes. With 15 years of experience, Laura is not just managing...
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54 The Story Behind Creating Emotion in Marketing W/ Steve Reich
In this episode of The Story Behind the Brand, Travis Brady sits down with Steve Reich—the youngest VP of a $2.5 billion grocery supplier with over 688 stores—who now runs a thriving creative agency with 25 employees. From launching a department boldly called Our Marketing Department to…
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53 The Story Behind Removing Bad Reviews on the Internet w/ Rajiv "The Assassin" Rajhav
From bad reviews to global influence—this episode is next level. In this power-packed conversation, Travis Brady sits down with Rajiv "The Assassin" Rajhav—reputation fixer, brand strategist, and global storyteller. Rajiv helps entrepreneurs erase online negativity and elevate their presence to...
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52 The Story Behind the Greatest Dog in the World
This is the story behind the greatest dog in the world—and the man he helped shape. Host Travis opens his heart in this raw, deeply personal episode, paying tribute to Max, his beloved white lab who recently passed. Finding healing and purpose through Max's unwavering love, Travis pulls back the...
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51 - The Story Behind Building Communities W/ Scott "Red Suit" Orison
Meet Red Suit Realtor—a driven entrepreneur, luxury agent, and creator known for turning high-end dreams into stunning realities. This episode dives into his brand journey, from the power of authentic marketing to his signature red suit that's become a symbol of his dynamic approach. Pulling back...
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50 The Story Behind Mcing W/ Elec Simon
From the electrifying rhythms of Broadway's STOMP to energizing arenas with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Elec Simon's journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. Hailing from Steubenville, Ohio, Elec transformed early challenges into a dynamic career as a percussion entertainer, motivational...
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49 The story behind true wellness W/ Alvin Harbour
In this episode, Alvin Harbour shares how his journey in biochemistry, fitness, and holistic health led him to create IVOLV SuperHuman Wellness. He breaks down what true wellness really means, how light frequency plays a role in healing, and why your body already has the answers—it just needs the...
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48 The Story Behind Enduring The Competition W/ Larry Smith
Larry Smith is a high-performance fitness coach and entrepreneur who turned pain into purpose. As the founder of Larry Smith Fitness, he's helped hundreds of men break through mental and physical limits—reclaiming strength, discipline, and confidence along the way. But Larry's journey wasn't…
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47 The Story Behind Being Real w/ Hannah Hammond
Welcome to The Story Behind Being Real with special guest Hannah Hammond — real estate expert, funding strategist, and host of The Hannah Hammond Show. In this episode, we peel back the layers and dive into what it truly means to be real in business, branding, and life. Hannah shares her journey…
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46 The Story Behind Brotherhood w/ Dominique Bradley
On this episode, Travis welcomes his friend, brother, and business partner, Dominique Bradley—a leading expert in Technology and AI. Together, they dive deep into the power of brotherhood in today's entrepreneurial world. From the story behind their own bond to the impact of strong relationships…
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45 The Story Behind A Entrepreneur Dad w/ David Shay
Today on the podcast Travis features David Shay who has a business in the Inc 5000 of fastest growing companies in the USA. He is a speaker, coach, & hosts a group called, "Inland Entrepreneurs" and he shares his journey of being a husband and father as an entrepreneur along with the ups, downs,...
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44 The Scary Story of Modern Day Cyber Security w/ Dr. Eric Cole
Dr. Eric Cole is a Cyber Security expert who has spoken all over the US talking about the scary statistics of security breaches in your online environment. He shares tips, strategies, and tactics to not be a victim and what to do if something ever happens. Also he shares the new age strategies…
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43 Being Relentless w/Jordan Jones
On today's podcast we feature Jordan Jones a Brand Influencer who has built multiple successful brands on social media. She shares the story behind blowing up her brand and the pressures that women face with putting themselves out there on social media in today's world. Instagram: @relentlessangler
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42 - The Story Behind Jerry Springer
This episode dives into the story behind how Jerry Springer got famous and the radical left turn they took to get their. Again success leaves clues. Come check learn how to blow up your brand in the year 2025.
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41 Unlocking Storytelling Secrets from Soccer Fields to Fortune 500 Boardrooms w/Kirk Weisler
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Kirk Weisler, a renowned corporate speaker who has mastered the art of building culture within Fortune 500 companies. Kirk shares an incredible story about how an ordinary experience coaching his kid's soccer team became a powerful narrative that not...
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40 The Relationship Factor w/Brian Kent
Brian Kent is a Strategic Advisor, International Business Consultant, Speaker and has contracted over 2 Billion of government contracts in his career. In this episode he talks about the most important factor of the business, "The R Factor" or in other words the Relationship Factor
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39 How To Create Wicked Awesome Events
Every brand leader has his own community, tribe or event. What's yours? How do you create WICKED AWESOME EVENTS? Dave Waltzer joins Travis Brady and shares his journey in creating live events and the story behind why most people don't and how it hurts them in business.
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38 It's Ok To Be A Hot Mess w/Kassie Kennaugh
Local Arizona BadAss Business Babe, Kassie Kennaugh shares her journey in overcoming perfection and the secret to confidence through owning all your flaws even though you feel like a hot mess.
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37 The World War Against Men & Brand Journey featuring Elliott Hulse
The famous Youtube start shares his journey being bold on youtube for the last decade and his journey as a world wide brand. Elliott shares the new age of modern man and the problems we face today.
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036 How Move The Earth With Your Message w/Coach C Super Bowl Champion
Travis Brady invites Coach C. Super Bowl champion coach, on the podcast to talk about how to make your message literally move the earth as he shares his experience working as a coach with Pete Caroll at USC & Seattle Seahawks. One of the best ways to grow your brand and business is through...
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35 How to Host Bad Ass Events w/Keaton "The Muscle" Hoskins
Keaton Hoskins is serial entrepreneur and hosts some of the coolest masterminds. In this episode, he shares his journey on hosting business events and his mindset behind not letting the haters get in your head. One of the best ways to grow your brand and business is through speaking! We have...
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33 The Branding Alchemist
From Branding Coach to Branding Mentor to Branding Alchemist. Travis Brady does a solo episode talking about the tranformation he has went through in his 20 year career as a coach... or is he?? Check out this episode on a whole new level of branding and leadership. Think you got what it takes to...
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31 The Mindset Shifts Behind Sharing Your Message w/Erick Rock
Join Erick Rock, a serial entrepreneur, rising national brand, speaker, and coach, along with Travis Brady as they pull back the curtain to reveal the powerful internal shifts that can elevate your confidence in speaking and sharing your story with the world. This podcast is designed to ignite…
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028 The American Dream Is Not Dead w/ Carlos Reyes
Carlos Reyes was born in Mexico and made in America with a crazy story of being an illegal immigrant to being a multi-millionaire through real estate and private equities. Listen in as he shares his incredible story. Looking to find your story? Go to FindYourBrandXFactor.com and watch the...
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027 The Story Behind Utah's Top Radio Station Hosts w/ Frankie & Jess
Frankie & Jess were Utah leaders of the morning radio for the last 20 years. In this podcast they share their story on why they have been so successful and their insight on what it means to build a brand. One of the best ways to grow your brand and business is through speaking! We have speaking...
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026 How To Fight For Your Brand w/Tom Reber The Contractor Fight
Tom Reber joins the podcast sharing his mindset and stories behind building a niche culture of people to grow your brand and business, plus the mindset to being bold when putting yourself out in the world. One of the best ways to grow your brand and business is through speaking! We have speaking...
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025 The Story Behind The Top Woman Entrepreneur in Arizona w/Tasha Skousen
Tasha Skousen was name #1 in Top Women Entrepreneurs in Arizona. Check out her story on why she backs up that claim. IG: @iamtashaskousen One of the best ways to grow your brand and business is through speaking! We have speaking partnerships available for those who are serious about their brand…
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024 The Story Behind Blue Collar Millionaires w/Heath Treasure
Go follow Heath Treasure @theheathtreasure One of the best ways to grow your brand and business is through speaking! We have speaking partnerships available for those who are serious about their brand and want to grow their business. To apply to speak at one of our 2024 events go to...
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023 The Greatest Mob Story Ever Told w/ Alan Lindbloom
Check this REAL LIFE MOB STORY with Alan Lindbloom who was working for the Mob which sent him to prison for 13 years. Where he wrote one of best selling Mob Stories of a all time! @the_real_gunner_detroit One of the best ways to grow your brand and business is through speaking! We have speaking...
About this show
This podcast is for Next Gen Leaders who know the power of storytelling is the best way to become more influential in their brand messages in order to create more influence, income, & time freedom. This podcast is about sharing the real, raw, stories and mindsets of some of the top brand influencers on a journey behind the curtains to hear about the stories they share and why they share them.
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Travis J. Brady
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