150: The Cancel Culture Curse w/Evan Nierman

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Podcast Show Notes – Episode 150 | 11.14.2023

Episode Title: The Cancel Culture Curse w/ Evan Nierman

Episode summary introduction:

In this episode, Sean Barnes converses with Evan Nierman, a prominent figure in crisis PR. They discuss Evan's journey, the significance of strong core values, and the balance of revenue in startup phase. They delve into entrepreneurship preparation, the impact of Cancel Culture and its prevention. The episode concludes with insights on crisis predictability, management plans, and the role of specialized PR firms.

Key Moments

0:00 - Introduction to guest Evan Nierman and his journey into crisis PR

7:15 - The importance of the "Why" in business and Evan's core values

11:36 - Explanation of Red Banyan's core values acronym 'SICAR'

15:30 - Balancing revenue and choosing the right clients in startup phase

21:30 - Preparation and considerations before stepping into entrepreneurship

30:26 - Introduction to Evan's book: The Cancel Culture Curse and discussion on the impact of Cancel Culture

40:14 - How to prevent Cancel Culture and use social media safely

46:17 - Conversation on crisis predictability and the importance of having a crisis management plan

50:33 - The role of a specialized PR firm in a crisis situation

55:11 - Wrapping up: Arming yourself with knowledge and staying ahead of crisis

Guest: Evan Nierman