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The Sober Chapters PodcastEpisode 24: Beyond the Booze: Andrew Biernat’s Shift from Party Boy to Purpose DrivenIn this episode of the Sober Chapters Podcast, host Didi Jordan sits down with her very own book coach, Andrew Biernat from Storybuilders — the powerhouse guiding her through writing The Sober Chapters book.Andrew shares his powerful journey from anxious “frat boy” to nearly a decade sober, now thriving as a book coach who helps others share their stories with the world. What began as a three-month break from alcohol became a complete life transformation rooted in clarity, connection, and purpose.Together, Didi and Andrew explore the emotional rollercoaster of sobriety, the importance of values-based living...2025-04-1849 min
The Lindsey Anderson ShowStorytelling in Marketing and Sales with Andrew BiernatIn this episode, I interview Andrew Biernat, host of the Story Builders Podcast. We dive deep into the power of storytelling in marketing and personal branding, highlighting how it helps businesses connect with their prospects and drive growth. Andrew shares incredible insights on incorporating vulnerability into your content to build deeper connections and offers strategies to balance personal storytelling with professional messaging to ensure authenticity.Guest Introduction:Andrew Biernat is a project leader at Story Builders, helping leaders turn ideas into impactful books and learning experiences. With his extensive experience in uncovering and sharing the...2024-09-1728 min
Step It Up Entrepreneur245- The Power of Consistency: Crafting Authentic Content in the Age of AI with Andrew BiernatWelcome to the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast with your host, Tomas Keenan! Today, we’re coming to you from a rather quiet home office, unusually quiet without the lively energy of my seven kids. But it’s a perfect backdrop for a conversation that’s going to be anything but quiet. I’m thrilled to have Andrew Biernat with us, a guest I’m really excited about. Our connection comes through a mutual acquaintance, Eli Delaney, who’s a strong advocate for the power of staying connected with the people in your network. Andrew has truly embraced Eli’s advice about...2024-08-1647 min
#MeetCoolPeopleMCP036: How Writing a Book Can Amplify Your Brand w/ Andrew BiernatWelcome to another episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to share a fantastic conversation with my friend, Andrew Biernat. Andrew is a podcast host and project manager at StoryBuilders, where he helps individuals create impactful content like books, courses, and keynote speeches. Our conversation was packed with valuable advice for aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build their personal brand.
Andrew talked about his journey from sales to personal training and eventually finding his niche in publishing. We discussed the powerful role of having a book in creating business opportunities and how intellectual property...2024-07-2437 min
The Cup and Saucy Book ClubInterview with actor and cover model Andrew BiernatIn Our CupsZanna: Sweets Dreams of Banff, Banff Tea CompanyJen: Strawberry Watermelon Mint Sun Tea, homemadeAndrew: Turmeric Ginger Tea, Buddha TeaFind Andrew on SocialsAndrew Biernat on Istagram: @andrew.biernatMentioned in this episodeWait With Me (movie) on PassionflixWait With Me (book) by Amy DawsAmerican Boogeywoman - movieChristmas in Pine ValleyLove Marks the SpotWander AguiarUnderboss by Kristen ProbyNote: As...2023-07-2445 min
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And BusinessSPS 207: How To Relaunch Your Book & Build Your Personal Brand with Andrew BiernatJoin me as I speak with Andrew Biernat, a renowned Author Success Coach at selfpublishing.com. In this exclusive interview, we discuss the most important steps you need to take to build a strong personal brand and grow your online presence.Andrew shares his expertise on:Turning your experience into a bestselling bookThe importance of relaunching your book and the 5 types of relaunches to choose fromKey lessons and tips to help you relaunch your book successfullyOvercoming the #1 challenge authors face when working on their bookCommon traits of successful authors and tips to help you prepare for...2023-04-2635 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastABC Lunchbreak E6 - Strategies for Overcoming Fear | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe Lunchbreak crew got down to business with a hot topic this week: FEAR.There are so many ways that fear shows up in our lives and so many ways we can fight back against it.Here's what Brandon Eastman, Christine Smith, Ben Albert and I cover:1. What happens when fear gets to live "rent free"2. How to use your posture to fight back against fear3. Why hyper preparation and total procrastination are two sides of the same fear based coin4. How to use flowcharts to fight...2023-04-061h 00
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastABC Lunchbreak E5 - Fire Up the Energy Freight Train! | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastFrom energy vampires to energy amplifiers, the Lunchbreak ABC crew dive into what keeps their motor running - and what makes it stall out. In today's episode you'll learn:1. How physical exertion can increase your energy2. How intermittent fasting help to create more energy, and boost weight loss3. Why you need to study your energy levels like a scientist to unlock your true potential----------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for listening!Let me know what you think of the show and connect on social media!Rate the podcast...2023-03-021h 01
Live On Air with Steven CuocoAndrew BiernatUp close and personal with actor and model Andrew Biernat
Hi my name is Andrew Biernat. I live in Los Angeles, California with my beautiful Wife Michelle. We have two dogs and a cat. Oliver, Ellie, and Lucy. I’m an actor and model. I’ve been featured in multiple magazines and have been on the cover of over 500 romance novels. I have been the lead in 3 feature films. Two of which are coming out this year. I’m originally from Spokane, Washington and I moved to California in 2014 to pursue a career in skateboarding. I was sponso...2023-02-051h 00
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastABC Lunchbreak E4 - Differentiate Yourself This Year | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for listening!Let me know what you think of the show and connect on social media!Rate the podcast on iTunesConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Facebook2023-02-021h 10
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastABC Lunchbreak E3 - Grow Your Business with the Magic of Collaborative Connections | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastOne horse alone can pull 8000 pounds.Two horses pulling together can pull 24000 pounds.If two horses are trained together as a team they can pull up to 32000 pounds.Collaboration is the key to pulling more together. In this episode of ABC Lunchbreak Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine talk about how you can grow your business with the magic of collaborative connections.One of the tricky topics we'll dove into was how do you know how much each person needs to be pulling when it comes to a collaborative project?2022-12-221h 04
Think. Live. Repeat.Andrew Biernat - Beer for Breakfast & The Mother of All Hangovers. Ep. 16If you're a husband or father, you cannot afford to miss this episode. I'm not exaggerating. In fact, I'll widen the scope further and say that if you're a man who can fog a mirror, you absolutely need the next 55 minutes . I guarantee this investment of your time will not disappoint and you'll walk away ready to be a better version of yourself.Fellow podcast host Andrew Biernat joins me for what turned out to be one of the most transparent and helpful conversations on this show yet. There's a complete warehouse of practical insights on being a...2022-12-0655 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastABC Lunchbreak E2 - Bravery and Balance in Your Business | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastBalance in your life is an overhyped myth.If you're chasing perfect balance, you've found the fast track to the hamster wheel of disappointment. You'll be working on that mission the rest of your life.If, however, you're looking for more work life harmony, you'll find it when you pay attention to your investments. When I say investments, I'm talking about time, money, relationship capital etc. All those things that continually put effort into and have the opportunity to grow and thrive over time.If you're choosing to invest heavily in a business...2022-11-171h 02
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastPurely professional on LinkedIn is DEAD | Deanna Russo on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastYour profile, interactions, and posts all contribute to your personal brand on social media. The age of personified brands is ending. We are firmly in the personal branding golden era. An age where internet nobody's can earn six figures online by taking selfies on vacation. A time where capturing peoples attention can directly equate to dollars in your pocket. Deanna Russo joins the show today to share how you can improve your reach, grow your following, and concentrate your impact on LinkedIn. Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2022-11-1049 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastLead with knees and elbows when setting boundaries | Mark Silverman on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMark Silverman has the classic "rag to riches" story. Going from alcohol and substance abuse to homelessness to mansion and sports car and all the trappings of success. His perspective has given him a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share.When we got on the subject of boundaries and relating with those around us, Mark shared some profound insights. We dove into the stages of boundary setting starting from the harsh oversetting to the humble and timid apologies and finally ending up setting boundaries with your knees and elbows. Those knees and elbows allow...2022-11-0351 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe ultimate habit of highly productive thought leaders | Jose Escobar on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHave you ever wondered why certain people go beyond just being successful?It seems like they have a "golden touch" where things just seem to work out. They still make mistakes, but those mistakes somehow magically lead them to their next success.They write a book every year. They have massively successful businesses while somehow maintaining a healthy personal life at the same time. And it seems like they can always quote a groundbreaking study or two in casual conversation. These types of people aren't one of a kind. There are...2022-10-2751 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastABC Lunchbreak E1 - Authentically Amplify Your Brand | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastWelcome to a new segment of the show!After Ben, Christine and I recorded this episode we knew we needed to do more consistent collaborations. We brought in our mutual friend Brandon and it's been a blast creating and exploring ideas and concepts together. We named it ABC Lunchbreak because of our initials Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine, and because we record it live during a lunch hour on LinkedIn. We've leaned into the ABC portion of it because we crowdsource what the next topic is going to be by going through the alphabet, picking...2022-10-201h 01
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastIt's time to write your book, here's how | Chandler Bolt on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMost people want to write a book. Only 3% of the people that set out to do it ever finish.With the ability to self-publish comes the opportunity to remove the gatekeeper.There is no longer anyone but you standing in the way of getting your wisdom, your story, or your method into people's hands.It's incredibly exciting. And it's also one of the most daunting challenges someone can undertake.Chandler Bolt, author of the book Published. (and six others!) believes that publishing your book will change your life. It's c...2022-10-1332 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe crucial factor that helps cities thrive | Matt Horn on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastWhat makes a city or town thrive? What makes them feel like they are stagnant?Matt Horn, through his extensive experience working the ground between businesses and municipalities shared some mind blowing insights into the planning, work, and execution of building villages, towns, and cities that grow and thrive.The core piece of a thriving community is the sense of place. It needs to be attractive, offer the right amenities, have opportunities for shopping as well as entertainment and provide for the needs and aspirational desires of the people that live there. If a...2022-10-0650 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastIf you're unable to share your story, the people around you aren't your tribe | Kyle Palmer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastSharing is hard.One thing Kyle Palmer and I have in common is that we're willing to open up about our stories and past challenges. Doing that helps us process and it also helps other people come along for the ride.Some people are not meant to come on that ride.Have you ever been ridiculed, belittled, or shamed for the struggles that you're experiencing?Comments as simple as "XYZ person has it so much harder, count your blessings," can derail and stifle your ability to connect with those...2022-09-2950 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastAt 16 she left home and moved across the continent to start her career | Anna Grabow on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastAnna Grabow left home at age 16 to pursue a career in ballet.She's done battle with an eating disorder, helped deliver a baby as an EMT, and spent a lot of time struggling to find her own purpose. Through each experience she learned more about herself.She's now dedicated her life to helping and serving others. We pulled apart the nuance of finding purpose and how to better enjoy the journey of personal discovery.We also talked about:-Why the way you talk to yourself determines the...2022-09-2247 min
That Sounds Terrific in the 585TST Episode 50: Growgetting Your Network with Andrew BiernatWhat do you get when you cross a born-again “go-getter” with a natural networker? You get Andrew Biernat Co-Founder of the GrowGetters ONLY. He is an Infectious Energizer, devoted husband & father, and owner of one of the most infectious laughs you’ll ever hear. A fellow podcaster of the Personal Growth Personal Brand Podcast, Andrew shares what it truly means to be a GrowGetter and his approach to networking, business, and the importance of keeping life educationally fun. Andrew skillfully creates an amazing web of interactions designed for ambitious, growth-minded professionals in every conversation. Don’t miss this 50th episode...2022-09-2051 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastStop betting on people if they don't bet on you | Christine Smith and Ben Albert on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastImagine putting your chips on people. You only have so many resources (chips) to invest - time, money, opportunity, relationship, etc.What if you put a chip on everyone you feel like you're in alignment with?You take the first step, take the lead in that relationship, and if they start putting chips back on you, then you can continue to invest and mutually build each other up.You get to gamble on those you meet, and sometimes you'll win big.But you have to be willing to make the investment...2022-09-2051 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastIn his first business, his mentor stole a client | Anthony Pitti on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastAnthony Pitti started his career in marketing, eventually launching his own agency. He was fortunate to have the guidance of a mentor who helped him immensely. Until he stole a client. We talk about the heartbreak of betrayal, how to cope, and much more.Now a financial advisor, Pitti takes many of the lessons learned from previous clients and businesses to focus in on relationships and client experience. In this episode we also cover:-Working with family (and disagreement on last name pronunciation)-What works with personal...2022-09-1553 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHow his near death Covid experience changed him forever | David Naylor on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastA year ago David Naylor was at death's door. He came down with Covid, spent five days in the hospital, and left the hospital in a fog.One day, he sat down to think, and it was like his brain came back online.But things weren't the way they were. He saw everything differently. He saw a huge portion of his life as having bought into a lie. He had the cars, the house, the incredible travels. But he recognized that they were empty because they didn't fix anything and they...2022-09-1349 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMrs. NY American on how to be a model citizen | Diana Meyer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMentorship is critical. Full stop.Diana Meyer was Mrs. NY American in 2021. She didn't get there by her own grit and perseverance. (Though that did help.)She had mentors. Several of them.That is a distinguishing factor about successful people that we talked about: not every mentor is going to bring you to your end goal. Some may just be a step on the way forward. Each mentor shares from their own expertise and experience, and eventually, most mentors and coaches bring you as far as they can. It's...2022-09-0848 min
Never by the BookMan in the Mirror with Andrew BiernatAfter I was first introduced to my next guest, Andrew Biernat, he told my producer, “This guy sounds like me in 24 years!” Which I couldn't help but take as an extreme compliment. Andrew describes himself as an ‘Infectious Energizer,’ Christ follower, devoted husband and father, and The Buffalo Bills #1 Fan. Like me, Andrew has a history of alcohol addiction. Unlike me, he celebrates 7 years sober this week. Congratulations Andrew! Andrew shares the story of when he discovered that he was very good at drinking. Then how he realized his new 'skill' led to many missed opportunities and fina...2022-09-021h 06
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastOur battles with alcoholism (7 years of sobriety celebration!) | Kelly Schols on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastKelly Schols is me 24 years into the future.September 1st, 2022 marks seven years of sobriety for me. I wanted to do a deep dive on this special anniversary with a brother on the journey. Kelly is an entrepreneur, author, and fellow journeyman on the road of sobriety. He’s created over 30 years of distance between now and his last drink.We cover our personal journey’s with alcohol abuse, how we took our first steps of sobriety, and how we identified and eliminated poor coping strategies from...2022-09-011h 11
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastWhen it comes to peak performance, go be bold, but not stupid | Carla Fowler MD PhD. on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastCarla Fowler, a DOUBLE DOCTOR (MD & PhD), believes you need to run good experiments in order to be a peak performer. A good experiment has two characteristics: 1. Look at the upside: what do I stand to gain, and what do I stand to lose? Ideally this scale is skewed in your favor where the potential for gain is significantly higher than the cost and potential of failure. 2. How am I going to learn something from this? No matter how the experiment goes, it's important that you are ready to t...2022-08-231h 05
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHow to get publicity | Lewis Schenk on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastPress coverage doesn't just happen. Getting featured in an article, going on the news, or getting above the fold in the paper takes media savvy. In today's episode, Lewis Schenk helps us decode how we as "normies" can get the press coverage that we deserve. Each of us is doing important and impactful work and so often our cool newsworthy stories go nowhere.Lewis will show us:-How to be top of mind for the media sources you want to be featured in-Why you might not be ready fo...2022-08-1850 min
Naked SundayEpisode 88: Andrew BiernatWelcome back beautiful beings!
This week I welcome my friend Andrew Biernat to the show. He is an author, speaker, and podcaster. He regularly shares on topics of personal growth, personal branding, and networking. We discuss leaning into your superpowers and as such he shares his own super-power with his outstanding and uplifting energy as we dive deep into our perspectives on personal development.
Andrew shares his interest in the “Dark sides” of growth. He shares his story of overcoming substance abuse as well as the difficulties on his family from his wife’s miscarriages. He is...2022-08-141h 04
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe difference between entrée friends, salad friends, and dessert friends | Sandy Sloane on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHave you ever noticed that some friends are better for you than others?Some friends are there for you when you need them most. They steward you through thick and thin, and you can always count on them. They are also rare, which is why they are so special.According to Sandy Sloane, these are entrée friends.Salad friends are ones that are good for you on occasion but never quite become the main course.Dessert friends are great to have because they are easy to have a good time w...2022-08-1149 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastSelf care and entrepreneurship | Jeff Lopes on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastJeff Lopes is a husband and dad first, entrepreneur second. But he kicks butt in all the roles he takes on.In today's show, we dive into what it takes to "balance" it all, what you need to do for self care, how to become an all star networker, the secret to great public speaking, what NLP is and how to leverage it, why Jeff started his podcast and so much more!It's unreal how much ground we covered in this show looking at things from a strategic view and diving deep into t...2022-08-0453 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastWhat NOT to say to a veteran | Chaplain Shelly Rood on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThose who have served are underserved.There are numerous crises in the retired military population. Suicide, substance abuse, and numerous other challenges are disproportionately impacting those who have given so much for this country.Chaplain Shelly Rood shares on her military and personal journey and how the civilian population can help those who need us most. Stopping and thanking someone for their service is a nice first step. But there's more that you can do. In these episode we cover:-Why many former military service members don't view themselves...2022-07-2851 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastClifton Strengths deep dive | Sheri Miter on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMost people's biggest blind spot isn't what they are bad at, it's actually recognizing what they are world class at.I don't know about you but I can pretty quickly list off the things I'm bad at. Listing what I'm really good at? That's a tougher question.Sheri Miter is an expert at helping people discover their strengths and leverage them to make an impact at home, at work, and everywhere else we go.Our natural tendencies and giftings allow us to do certain things with incredible ease.These things are...2022-07-2153 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastReach out to 100+ people and the right door will open | Aaron Golub on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHe's been on 8 TEDx stages.He played Division 1 football and explored NFL free agency.He runs a business connecting top tier speakers with companies, conferences, and events.And the best advice he can give you if you want to unlock unapparelled success in your own life is this: Knock on 100 doors. At least one of them will open up a whole new world you never dreamed of.Aaron Golub shares about his football experiences, his journey to become an in demand speaker, and the new business venture he's leading...2022-07-1945 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastDouble your business by working less | Kate DiLeo on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastKate DiLeo doubled her business income by working less.Read that again.It's the dream.Kate is an Accidental Brand Strategist and has gone through some major ups and owns as an entrepreneur.She found herself in crisis when her Fitbit started buzzing warning her that her heart rate was 110 beats per minute... WHILE SHE WAS SITTING IN HER CHAIR.Understanding that her body was crying out for help, Kate took the steps to change her habits, lifestyle, and mindset as she went on a journey of healing. 2022-07-1447 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHow to combat stress, anxiety & overthinking | Laura Gavigan on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastOverthinking.It's never been a problem for me, and I'm sure you've never been caught in that trap either.HAHA.Ok now we can be serious. In the Information and Social Media era, it's easy to get stuck in our own heads. Trapped in thoughts that keep us away from healthy truth, thoughts that keep us away from calmness and serenity, and even thoughts that keep us away from the sensations in our own bodies.Through a series of stories and short exercises Laura Gavigan takes us on a...2022-07-1248 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastBuild your own networking group | Nate Hasto on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastDon't like the existing networking groups you see out there?Boxed out because your industry is already represented?Think you can do it all better?Nate Hasto thinks you can, and he's going to show you how to take the leap.Here's a few points that we covered: -Why it's important to be a "solution provider" even if you're not the one that delivers the solution-How to attract the right people to your networking group -How you can provide value to people you meet...2022-07-0730 min
The MAIN Journey!How To Overcome Adversity & Change Your Life For The Better - Andrew Biernat! The MAIN Journey! #010Today we welcome Andrew Biernat to the show!
Andrew, a lifetime coach and multiple times author, shares his journey, challenges and his strategies for overcoming adversity.
In this podcast, we cover how you can overcome adversity, improve your mental health, how to change your environment and so much more. This episode expresses a lot of vulnerability, and one which I truly believe you'll gain incredible value from.
Come hang out, enjoy the conversation and implement the strategies shared.
Massive thank you again to Andrew for joining me on the show!
Be sure...2022-07-051h 00
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMarketing funnel breakdown | Kristi Mitchell on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe marketing funnel is simple and well known. It's a simple strategy for bringing people into your world and turning into their customers.But just because it's simple doesn't mean it's easy (or done correctly.)Most people, if they are being honest, can take a quick look at a marketing funnel layout and identify where they need the most work.That's where Kristi Mitchell comes in. She's a marketing strategist who works with established solopreneurs and small business owners.She can take the big picture of a marketing funnel...2022-07-0547 min
Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe secret to being a good public speaker | Brenden Kumarasamy on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastBrenden Kumrasamy hosts the popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, where he shares public speaking tips and strategies with his 25k+ subscribers. He coaches executives and influencers to bring their speaking game to the top 1% in their industry. It all started in college with case competitions."It's like professional sports, but for nerds."While his classmates played rugby and football, Brenden was practicing the art of presenting.Eventually he began mentoring those that were younger than him and that's where the idea to start a YouTube channel was born.The first f...2022-06-3048 min