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Getting Started with NFTs and Web 3Getting Started with NFTs with Brian Fanzo host of NFT 365Brought to you by the FIRST DAILY NFT Podcast: NFT 365!Are you looking to get started collecting, investing or launching your own Non-Fungible Token,(NFT's) and learning about Web 3.0 but unsure where to get started? This is the podcast for you, but it's not just for newbies or normies in the NFT space as we are all learning and growing together it doesn't matter if you haven't set up your first wallet or if you've been collecting and splashing around for a couple of months together we are all getting started with NFTs and...
2022-08-0605 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showNO FOMO with Non Fungible Tokens: NFT 365 PodcastBack for another monthly episode of FOMOFanz and on this episode we are curing your fomo around Non Fungible Token by answering the question what has Brian Fanzo been up to? Launched on Nov 11, 2021 is the newest podcast hosted by Brian Fanzo and it's a DAILY podcast that is also minting an NFT 365 days of the year all ending on 11.11.22. Listen to NFT 365 in your favorite podcasting apps or go to: http://NFT365podcast.com Also make sure to check out our creator coin $ADHD at http://adhdcoin.com Join our dis...
2021-12-0616 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow Creators and Speakers are using Clubhouse to Grow Their BusinessOn this episode I changed it up and bringing to you a fun interview I had recently on Grand Baldwins Speaker Lab podcast where I broke down the tips and tricks I'm using on Clubhouse to grow my business as full time public speaker and content creator. From Speaker Lab: Have you heard of using Clubhouse for your speaking career? Clubhouse is the hottest app right now and it's by invitation-only. Friend of the show, Brian Fanzo, is joining us on today's The Speaker Lab. He's here to talk about what it is, how...
2021-03-1342 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showWhat's up with Social Audio? Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces I've spent a massive amount of time on the newest social media shiny object CLUBHOUSE, the social audio app taking over how we connect while also diving into Twitter Spaces as a beta host as well. On this episode I breakdown why I think social audio is so unique and the impact it will have on other social networks and even my thoughts on what it must inspire us to do as a society! Even if you aren't on clubhouse or twitter spaces and maybe you were on them but you hate them I challenge yo...
2021-02-1822 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showTo Re-Invent The Future We Must Be Asking These QuestionsOn this episode of the FOMOFanz podcast, Brian Fanzo dives into his current soapbox when it comes to re-inventing the future... ---- FOMOFanz is hosted by Brian Fanzo, Digital Futurist & Virtual Keynote Speaker and founder of iSocialFanz and HOST of the FOMO Fanz podcast and Press The Damn Button Podcast Each week Brian will educate, motivate and inspire you the listener curing your Fear Of Missing Out around Digital Marketing, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Public Speaking. ----- Who is Brian Fanzo? Brian Fanzo is a digital f...
2021-01-1112 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showTalking about what we've been told not too! It's time we talk about the things we grew up being told we shouldn't talk about as not talking about it doesn't make it go away rather it just makes it more isolating and disconnected! I promise you this will be 30 minutes well worth your time as it's time we shift our mindset and open our perspective! I cover each of these tips on the show as well: Recognize that anxiety is normal and its ok to not be ok and being ok with that is a step in the right direction Identify the good distractions not by do they push...
2020-10-0928 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoStep Up, Step Out, and Shine with Africa MirandaThis week's guest is a TV Host | Author | Beautypreneur | Digital Media Personality and amazingly beautiful human Africa Miranda!
Africa Miranda is an internationally known beauty and travel influencer who’s brand inspires women everywhere to embrace their inner light. She is a host, executive producer, beautypreneur and digital personality.
In 2016 she launched Beauty by Africa Miranda, a skincare line inspired by world travel. Her 2018 book release Step Up, Step Out and Shine teaches readers how to build their own global brands. Dedicated to empowering other women to step intentionally into the media space - Africa is...
2020-10-0957 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoStep Up, Step Out, and Shine with Africa MirandaThis week's guest is a TV Host | Author | Beautypreneur | Digital Media Personality and amazingly beautiful human Africa Miranda!
Africa Miranda is an internationally known beauty and travel influencer who’s brand inspires women everywhere to embrace their inner light. She is a host, executive producer, beautypreneur and digital personality.
In 2016 she launched Beauty by Africa Miranda, a skincare line inspired by world travel. Her 2018 book release Step Up, Step Out and Shine teaches readers how to build their own global brands. Dedicated to empowering other women to step intentionally into the media space - Af...
2020-10-0900 minPress The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoFind your BLACK SHEEP! A black sheep’s wool cannot be dyed with Author Brant MenswarA black sheep is 100 percent, authentically original. It cannot be influenced, changed or molded into something it isn’t by outside forces. In this powerful new book, author Brant Menswar shows you how to unleash your own black sheep―the five core values that make you who you are―to empower your life.
"Understanding and identifying your core values is important but defining a method to track and visualize them is a game changer and Brant Menswar's new book Black Sheep does that as I read the "advanced reading copy" and the best book I've read on this t...
2020-09-291h 25
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoFind your BLACK SHEEP! A black sheep’s wool cannot be dyed with Author Brant MenswarA black sheep is 100 percent, authentically original. It cannot be influenced, changed or molded into something it isn’t by outside forces. In this powerful new book, author Brant Menswar shows you how to unleash your own black sheep―the five core values that make you who you are―to empower your life.
"Understanding and identifying your core values is important but defining a method to track and visualize them is a game changer and Brant Menswar's new book Black Sheep does that as I read the "advanced reading copy" and the best book I've read on this t...
2020-09-291h 25Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoFuturist Perspective on the Role of Technology with Crystal WashingtonToday's guest is Crystal Washington a Futurist | Technology Strategist | Author and my one of my favorite speakers in the world.
Crystal Washington works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity. Technology includes social media, apps, smartphones, and the web. Hired by companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, companies in North America, Africa and Europe book Crystal Washington when they want their teams to take action online!
Crystal has appeared in numerous publications including Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Forbes and is regularly called on by major television networks as a tech...
2020-09-2458 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoFuturist Perspective on Technologies Impact on Our Lives with Crystal WashingtonToday's guest is Crystal Washington a Futurist | Technology Strategist | Author and my one of my favorite speakers in the world.
Crystal Washington works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity. Technology includes social media, apps, smartphones, and the web. Hired by companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, companies in North America, Africa and Europe book Crystal Washington when they want their teams to take action online!
Crystal has appeared in numerous publications including Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Forbes and is regularly called on by major television networks as a tech...
2020-09-2458 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoPTDB: It's time to have helpful conversations about Taboo topics!SPECIAL EPISODE: Recorded on World Suicide Prevention Day..
Nobody likes having conversations about sad or taboo topics but if there’s anything these last 6 months have taught me....
It’s that having the sometimes tough conversations are truly the only way we will make change happen and in this case bring those feeling alone or hopeless into the light to remind them the world is better with them in it!
If you need help, please don’t hesitate to visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Better days lie ahead, You Are Not Alone!
-- Y...
2020-09-1118 minPress The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoPTDB: It's time to have helpful conversations about Taboo topics! National Suicide Prevention MonthSPECIAL EPISODE: Recorded on World Suicide Prevention Day..
Nobody likes having conversations about sad or taboo topics but if there’s anything these last 6 months have taught me....
It’s that having the sometimes tough conversations are truly the only way we will make change happen and in this case bring those feeling alone or hopeless into the light to remind them the world is better with them in it!
If you need help, please don’t hesitate to visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Better days lie ahead, You Are Not Alone!
-- Y...
2020-09-1118 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showLessons Covid-19 has forced us to learn that will make us all better humans!I’ve had this episode ready to go for many weeks but I wanted to fine-tune each of the lessons and be very strategic with how I approached them and give detailed examples and actions we can learn from each. So hopefully you are in for a longer episode and if you have the pause and come back later I 100% understand that but I FIRMLY BELIEVE that EVERYONE can get something from this episode and hope it will be a favorite episode of yours… The 6 lessons I breakdown in this episode: Everyone has Influence & Power...
2020-09-1049 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoSprint To Success with Design Thinking! Sabba QuidwaiSabba Quidwai joins Press The Damn Button Podcast this week and as you hear in the intro Brian often refers to Sabba as one of the smartest people he's ever met. Sabba is a doctoral student with a vast background of work in education both as a student and as a strategist. Sabba shares some interesting facts about how she grew up and who inspired her while forcing us to think about "using design thinking to tell our stories."
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2020-09-091h 12Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoSprint To Success with Design Thinking! Sabba QuidwaiSabba Quidwai joins Press The Damn Button Podcast this week and as you hear in the intro Brian often refers to Sabba as one of the smartest people he's ever met. Sabba is a doctoral student with a vast background of work in education both as a student and as a strategist. Sabba shares some interesting facts about how she grew up and who inspired her while forcing us to think about "using design thinking to tell our stories."
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2020-09-091h 12
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showIt's been 168 daysLive #Podcast Recording of #FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show Multistreaming and sponsored by Restream.IO https://restream.io/?ref=PGOMW FOMOFanz began as a selfish content creation method for me. I was already hosting two interview shows, and running two twitter chats, and I had reached a point of live streaming just to live stream was no longer in my brand strategy. But I knew I needed something that would keep me in the live streaming game, but I didn't want to manage another podcast or live show with guests and other people's calendars... So...
2020-08-2835 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe Journey of Owning Your Niche in College to Growing A Global Events Brand with Will CurranFrom DJing to producing global events Will Curran isn't afraid to mix it up and bring the passion to what he is doing. After discovering his niche and passion for events in college he's stayed the course growing a massive events company but that doesn't mean he hasn't been forced to pivot and his entrepreneur journey is without question a unique one.
Brian is proud to be the President of Team NO Niche but has always preached that if you have a NICHE you should double down and own it and this episode is proof of why and...
2020-08-1254 minPress The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe Journey of Owning Your Niche in College to Growing A Global Events Brand with Will CurranFrom DJing to producing global events Will Curran isn't afraid to mix it up and bring the passion to what he is doing. After discovering his niche and passion for events in college he's stayed the course growing a massive events company but that doesn't mean he hasn't been forced to pivot and his entrepreneur journey is without question a unique one.
Brian is proud to be the President of Team NO Niche but has always preached that if you have a NICHE you should double down and own it and this episode is...
2020-08-1254 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoWhy Authentic Activism Requires Us To Build Our Empathy Muscle with Jared AngazaHow does one become an authentic activist that can truly make a difference? Identity Architect, philanthropist, Space for Humanity Strategist and activist Jared Angaza joins Press The Damn Button to discuss his journey and his advice for all of us in regards to strengthening our empathy muscle to change the world.
Jared was the very first person I reached out to as I was building out the strategy and value proposition of this podcast. Jared and I met in the hallway of the San Diego Convention Center as I was speaking at Social Media Marketing World 2019 and a mu...
2020-07-221h 26Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoWhy Activism Requires Us To Build Our Empathy Muscle with Jared AngazaHow does one become an authentic activist that can truly make a difference? Identity Architect, philanthropist, Space for Humanity Strategist and activist Jared Angaza joins Press The Damn Button to discuss his journey and his advice for all of us in regards to strengthening our empathy muscle to change the world.
Jared was the very first person I reached out to as I was building out the strategy and value proposition of this podcast. Jared and I met in the hallway of the San Diego Convention Center as I was...
2020-07-221h 26Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoLace-Up Your Sneakers with Erin KingErin King is the first special guest on the #PressTheDamnButton Live Podcast...
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2020-06-181h 17
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoLace-Up Your Sneakers with Erin KingErin King is the first special guest on the #PressTheDamnButton Live Podcast...
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2020-06-181h 17
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe 1 Rule for Press The Damn Button Success!I'm not a huge fan of rules but this is 1 rule that you must embrace or I don't believe you will ever PRESS THE DAMN BUTTON! This rule is so important that I made it a staple of every client project I've ever worked on from influencer marketing to keynote speaking to creating social video campaigns for brands such as SAP, IBM, Dell, and Adobe.
Press The Damn Button Keynote Program: https://brianfanzo.com/pressthedamnbutton-keynote/
In today’s digitally noisy world, people crave an emotional connection to the brands with which they do business. The in...
2020-06-1632 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe 1 Rule for Press The Damn Button Success!I'm not a huge fan of rules but this is 1 rule that you must embrace or I don't believe you will ever PRESS THE DAMN BUTTON! This rule is so important that I made it a staple of every client project I've ever worked on from influencer marketing to keynote speaking to creating social video campaigns for brands such as SAP, IBM, Dell, and Adobe.
Press The Damn Button Keynote Program: https://brianfanzo.com/pressthedamnbutton-keynote/
In today’s digitally noisy world, people crave an emotional connection to the brands with which they do business. The in...
2020-06-1632 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoWelcome to Press The Damn Button and Thank You for listening!I wanted to start off with a quick episode introducing myself Brian Fanzo to you the podcasting audience and give you a little background on who I am, the motivation for this podcast and what you can expect....
2020-06-1611 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoWelcome to Press The Damn Button and Thank You for listening!I wanted to start off with a quick episode introducing myself Brian Fanzo to you the podcasting audience and give you a little background on who I am, the motivation for this podcast and what you can expect....
2020-06-1611 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showA Digital Futurist Mindset to Future-Ready Your BusinessBrian is fired up and excited for what the future holds and the big changes he has in store. On this episode, he shares that excitement while also giving ACTIONABLE advice on what every brand, small business and entrepreneur must do today to move away from "Future-Proof" and empower a Future-Ready business! Brian was the first government contractor to brief the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon and not wear a suit and tie. The result of his presentation (on recruiting government employees) sparked a conversation around the importance of conformity versus empowering people for success. H...
2020-01-3031 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow to attract Millennial and Gen Z Buyers!“We need to attract a younger audience!” “We need to do Snapchat & TikTok as our membership is all over 40” “We want diversity and younger people but I guess they don’t like joining associations!” These are just some of the statements that are made when I’m brought in to give a keynote or workshop with an association as they believe “I have the secret weapon for reaching those pesky kids under the age of 40”. The truth is what they are saying is our membership numbers are going down, our members are getting older and we’ve trie...
2020-01-2429 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showControversial or Genius Marketing: CyberTruck, Peloton, Aviation GinOn this episode, I share MY TAKE on a couple of buzz heavy marketing experiences that I believe were a combination of controversial, genius and a product of today's world. I can promise you won't hear this take from most marketers or advertising gurus but IMHO all 3 of these examples are great for studying what not to do, what to do and why sometimes doing what you shouldn't becomes the best thing you've done. CyberTruck by Tesla Peloton Ad Aviation Gin - Ryan Reynolds "Bike not included" Hosted by Brian Fanzo Brian Fanzo i...
2019-12-1222 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showPersonal Branding: 2 Ways To Standout in 2020On this episode Brian gets into a little rant about the current state of personal branding focusing on: What will work in 2020 more than it ever has before Difference between simplicity and having a niche Role of authenticity and transparency How to see thru the BS and who you should trust and follow in your personal branding journey This episode is shorter than past episodes and I have a plan to release more of this length moving forward. Let me know your thoughts by messaging me @iSocialFanz on your favorite social network. FOMOFanz is hosted b...
2019-12-1119 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showProductivity & Time Management Tips from someone that hates process, loves chaos and has ADHD!On this episode Brian shares his tips and tricks around being a productive business minded content creator, entrepreneur and keynote speaker while also being a Dad that was diagnosed with ADHD at 31 years old and someone that has always taken great pride in being great in times of chaos. Huge thanks to our NEW podcast sponsor FABL.CO which is the dynamic content platform at the foundation of my new keynote speaker website: www.BrianFanzo.com
2019-11-0244 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showPress The Damn Button - Business Video Why, How and WhereYes PRESS THE DAMN BUTTON is my mantra but you might not understand exactly what I mean or how I leverage this mindset within my work flow. On this episode I answer your most popular questions in regards to creating video as a business content creator! Where Press The Damn Button Started Why 2020 will also be the year of video What to do after you press the damn button Video strategy for those who embrace the press the damn button What you must do before you record strategic video Why I told those wanting to create vi...
2019-10-151h 00
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showThe Best Digital Tools and Mobile Apps to Manage Your Personal Brand and BusinessThe most popular question I’ve gotten over the last 12 months is around what tools do I use to build my personal brand. And more importantly, how do I leverage these tools as part of my overall social strategy. There is no one-size-fits-all secret tool combination for personal branding success. The main reason I haven’t blogged about all my tools is that I use A LOT of tools. And, I don’t believe any tool is the one perfect tool that does everything. On that same note, I don’t believe every person should use the exact same...
2019-09-1048 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showThe Social Media Strategy that will Generate 80% of your RevenueI don't love and preach about the power of social media because I think of it as entertainment or want to become famous or even grow followers as I'm all about leveraging these platforms to grow my business. In 2018, Over 80% of my revenue was generated via social media and for the first time I decided to breakdown my strategy for content and social media on the FOMOFanz podcast. Focus of this episode is on my customer strategy around these 4 focus areas: Facebook / Instagram Twitter Linkedin Video / Podcasting / Blogging Press The Damn Button with...
2019-08-2239 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showWho Wins the Future of Business? We are living in times of division, change, innovation, revolution, resolution and chaos so the question becomes Who Wins The Future of Business? On this episode, I focus on breaking down my insights coming out of multiple marketing events with the themes of trust, collaboration, sales & marketing merging, video and "they ask you answer" Questions and themes of this episode are: - How we have to learn from "content for content sake" mistakes in regards to the business value of video. - Role of emotion and connectivity in marketing skills
2019-08-1635 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow to Get Video Buy in from Executives and Sales Teams84% of all internet traffic but 2022 will be video!! (via Cisco Index Report) Video is no longer a nice to have or something I have to spend time on stages or on the podcast convincing people of it’s value but when it comes to using video or convincing non-believers of video this is something we aren’t great at. On this episode, I’m going to use video as my focus but really I’m going to share my thoughts on: How to get others to buy in on your ides How to get your sale...
2019-08-0932 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow Publishing Should Drive Dynamic Content Marketing with Fabl CoFounder Taj ForerOne of the big success elements of the season 1 podcast I did with Amy Landino called "Just Try This" was people felt as if they were sitting on the couch listening to a conversation more so than an interview. With this season of FOMOFanz I've teased out the fact that I would be having more guests on the show and this week we start with a bang as I have my good friend, millennial marketing geek and all-around awesome dude Taj Forer the co-founder of Fabl.co on the show. Taj and I have been go...
2019-08-0244 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showFuture of Social Media without Likes, Privacy and Forced TransparencyInstagram is removing LIKES... Russia has found a secret stash of our photos and Social Media Marketing is dropping the 3rd word from it's name for brands.... Just a little bit of what I talk about on today's episode of FOMOFanz which you can listen to here and I think you'll be surprised by my take on each of these topics! ----Sponsors TRIPOD giveaway with iOgrapher To participate in the iOgrapher Tripod giveaway you must follow the instructions provided in the show and visit instagram.com/iSocialFanz F...
2019-07-2641 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow Managing a Yogurt Shop and Traveling to Iraq Made Me The Marketer I am Today!You're tuning in to a SPECIAL episode where you're going to hear the stories and life lessons that I still leverage today from managing my families yogurt shop at 15 years old and traveling to Iraq and Afghanistan while working in cybersecurity for the US government. I was recently challenged by some friends that I didn't leverage or reference my crazy unique background enough within my keynotes or on my podcast and after some self-examination, they were right. So I decided to do what I always do and embrace the change adding a brand new 20-minute intro segment t...
2019-07-1735 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showThe PIVOT Marketers and Brands aren't ready for is Here!After a month off I'm fired up to bring some passion and share some thoughts that I've had over a month to noodle on.... So buckle your seat belts and enjoy this rant where somehow I connect the USA women's soccer team, fake news, TikTok, Nike Kaepernick, and PrideMonth into one seamless example of the change and shift that is finally here! -- This episode is sponsored by iOgrapher which is the streaming case I use, the bookbag I use and now the mini-tripod I use. Get yourself one on Amazon today or si...
2019-07-1633 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showShaking Up Social As Times Are ChangingOn this episode I get fired up to talk about the current state of social media, Facebook F8 News, social media hatters, future of messaging and why I'm studying the app TikTok but not yet creating there! What did I talk about: Why we must stop blaming the platforms for our social media feeds sucking! How shaking-up our perspective in these current times Why I love the direction Facebook is going with Facebook Groups Why CONVERSATION not the message is driving messaging changes around FB messenger, whatsapp and Instagram. Instagram removing the public "likes" is exciting b...
2019-05-0341 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showShaking Up Social As Times Are ChangingOn this episode I get fired up to talk about the current state of social media, Facebook F8 News, social media hatters, future of messaging and why I'm studying the app TikTok but not yet creating there! What did I talk about: Why we must stop blaming the platforms for our social media feeds sucking! How shaking-up our perspective in these current times Why I love the direction Facebook is going with Facebook Groups Why CONVERSATION not the message is driving messaging changes around FB messenger, whatsapp and Instagram. Instagram removing the public "likes" is exciting b...
2019-05-0341 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showFunky and Fun, The Mantra of Future Generations!“Daddy when we’re with you, you don’t care if we are ‘funky & fun’ as long as we are happy!” My middle daughter Kinsley said this to me tonight as we jumped out of my Jeep to meetup with their Mom. All four us started laughing like crazy as we looked at each-other and realized: - Youngest was in her pjs & winter jacket! - Middle one had tiny shorts with her jacket zipped up! - Oldest was wearing a Pens T-shirt & shorts! - I was in jeans with giant holes, flip flops...
2019-04-0815 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showFrom Living The Dream to Depression to Self Awareness To Self Love to EPISODE 100November 2016 I launched FOMOFanz with the commitment to do 100 episodes.... This is episode 100 and it's been a journey not only within the podcast and my business career but my life... I was living the "American dream" then hit rock bottom and discovered depression which led to true self-awareness which opened me up to self-love which ultimately has brought me to today where I can honestly say I'VE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER... Enjoy a real & raw look as I share it all and whats happened over these first 100 episodes and where I believe my lifes wor...
2019-04-051h 01
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show099: How Millennials Pay It Forward DigitallyWhen I say Twitter changed both my personal and business life I mean it and it continues to be a gateway for life-changing moments for me. I remember where I was when I got followed by @GaryVee on Twitter, I remember the moment Vala Afshar reached out and asked if I wanted to jump on a phone call and I remember being invited to a dinner by Jay Baer at a social media event because in his words “he wanted to get to know me more and say thank you for the support of his content.” As a pro...
2019-03-121h 01
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show098: What We Must Do To Lead With Empathy!The world needs more empathy, I believe this is something we can all agree on but what does that mean? For many when they think about being empathetic they immediately think about their interaction with others. Which is the key principle of empathy but I believe to be an empathetic leader not only must you recognize and share in the feelings of others but you must make changes to empower others to recognize and share in your own feelings. Fatzo, yes that's what Brian was called growing up.... Which ok is a fun play on his...
2019-03-0734 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show097: Poker Skills Every Marketer Must HaveMany keynote speakers introductions include "unique background" but our host Brian Fanzo really does have one from growing up at the beach to playing college hockey to majoring in computer science to working in the government in cybersecurity to working in a datacenter to running a marketing media company to becoming an entrepreneur and keynote speaker and you can add professional poker player to that list. Brian doesn't do anything halfway and that included his time playing professional poker which included traveling around the world to play games, playing in the world series of poker in las v...
2019-02-2043 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show096: Rule of 5: Create Dynamic Focused PresentationsOn this episode host Brian Fanzo breaks down his simple formula for creating a structure and plan for each keynote, podcast episode and live video he does. On episode 096 Brian tackles some of the most popular questions he gets in regards to creating presentations, recording podcast episodes or delivering thought leadership style content on live video. Some of the questions he covers on this episode: Brian is often asked how do you create so much content? Do you script out what you're going to say for each podcast? Do you have notes you reference wh...
2019-02-1934 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show095: Rant: How To Spot Fake EntrepreneursOn this episode host Brian Fanzo is fired up and in the mood to rant as so many entrepreneurs and those in digital marketing are looking up to and following the wrong people when it comes to business. "Be careful who you model your business after... Many have followings, write books, are on podcasts & live video yet make little to no money in the digital space! Look for those that are strategic & transparent with everything the do while also providing value worth paying for!" How does Brian know this, he did the same t...
2019-02-1830 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show094: How To Find Value At Industry ConferencesIt’s Valentines day week so on this episode our host Brian Fanzo got a little extra lovey while bringing on a special guest that we have a feeling you are going to LOVE. On this episode we cover: The mindset required to love what you do How to make the most out of everything in life Power of always being optimistic and happy Strategy for attending conferences by yourself Why You Should Love Attending Marketing Conferences Solo! What is strategic serendipity If you work for a brand it’s still important to find your tribe outsi...
2019-02-1849 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show093: Just Try This! What a Rubik's Cube Can Teach UsThis is a very special episode for host Brian Fanzo as the number 93 is very important to him as you'll learn in this episode and he's going to use that as motivation to talk about a wide range of things: Why 93 is important to Brian? #1 skill we all must embrace & get better at to evolve in a digital world full of change and disruption What Anchor.FM getting bought by Spotify has in common with entrepreneur and life journey Why Brian wants you to go listen to his new podcast with Amy Landino at http://www.justtrythispodcast.com Wh...
2019-02-0634 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show092: DARK SIDE of F.O.M.O. and The Role of Emotional MarketingMy goal of this podcast wasn't to help people embrace FOMO rather CURE their Fear Of Missing Out but for many they approach the entire concept of FOMO with the wrong perspective and don't get me started on how marketers have overused FOMO rather than being strategic with it… On this episode I cover: What we can do to change our mindset? Why it isn't just about J.O.M.O How to create an approach that allows you to listen & learn without the fear. Why marketers have ruined & overused the FEAR emotion and they must pi...
2019-01-3131 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show089: What Social Media Platforms To Focus On In 2019Life Changes..Business Changes..Social Media Platforms Change...Consumer Behaviors Change..It's time to CHANGE and adapt our focus on Social Media in 2019! I get fired up on this episode and talk about social media strategy holistically but also: What you need to remember about each social network... What my data told me about social media driving me leads in 2018... My top 3 social networks which I betting will surprise most people! Please connect with me on my 3 main focus social media platfors for 2019 as I promise to bring massive...
2019-01-0340 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show087: The most underutilized functionality of social mediaThe most underutilized functionality of social media I LOVE social media and it’s changed my life and my business but its more than just posting content and on this episode I share what I believe is the most powerful use of social media and how it helped me close a 15k gig that I wouldn’t have closed if it wasn’t for this concept. Mentioned in the podcast: Brian’s Favorite Tools: RivalIQ - Sprout Social - Zoomph - Buzzsumo - Google Alerts - Mention.com - IFTT
2018-11-2025 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showThe most underutilized functionality of social mediaThe most underutilized functionality of social media I LOVE social media and it’s changed my life and my business but its more than just posting content and on this episode I share what I believe is the most powerful use of social media and how it helped me close a 15k gig that I wouldn’t have closed if it wasn’t for this concept. Mentioned in the podcast: Brian’s Favorite Tools: RivalIQ - Sprout Social - Zoomph - Buzzsumo - Google Alerts - Mention.com - IFTT
2018-11-2025 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show086: Disrupting The Professional Speaking IndustryBy popular demand, we bring to you an episode dedicated to my thoughts on the public speaking industry, why I enjoy disrupting it and where I think the future of speaking is going. Topics & questions I cover on this episode: How & why I love speaking (Also listen to episode 039) Current state of the "Good Ole Boy" speaking network How I leverage digital to provide extra value for those that hire me How to make it as a speaker without a book or celebrity fame or being a big ex CEO. Value of having a niche as a...
2018-11-0233 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show085: When you treat your social media like a billboard, you get billboard results!When you treat your social media like a billboard, you get billboard results!No emotionNo trustNo conversationNo communityNo conversionNo authenticity No way to prove ROI or track what success looks like. On this episode, I discuss the amazing things I learned about National Geographic and Food Networks social media and social video strategies and why we can all learn from the way they are doing things. I also get fired up talking about why I feel most brands are failing on social media a...
2018-10-1930 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show084: Value of Social Media Marketing for Luxury Travel AgentsWhat I learned about the business value of social media working with Luxury Travel Agents! I’ve had the amazing opportunity to give keynotes, webinars and workshops for multiple luxury travel events and organizations this year and I felt like their use of social media and the questions they had for me would add massive value to anyone in a service or product business that wants to build trust and connect with future customers aka the younger generations. On this episode we covered some of these questions: My business is booming why should I in...
2018-10-1026 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show081: Advice For Business-Minded Content CreatorsI don't think of myself as a creative as I can't write or sing or dance or draw but I do love telling stories and creating content to grow my business and tell my story and often people are confused on why I do this and what value it has for my business. On this episode I'm going to tackle the following questions around my strategies, struggles, and insights into creating content as a Business Minded Content Creator: - Why I use my content and community as my outbound marketing strategy? - Mindset...
2018-09-0425 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show080: Highs and Lows of EntrepreneurshipOn this episode I Brian Fanzo, founder of iSocialFanz get real with you and share something that happened to me this past week and why I had to be ok with it and why I feel I'm not alone with this struggle. That's all I'm going to share you have to listen to the show to find out the rest and stay around for the end as I share my favorite movies, my man crush and current netflix binge favorites!
2018-08-2723 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show078: Strategic SerendipityBrian Fanzo the host of FOMOFanz might present himself as a massive extrovert but you might be surprised at how he feels about "forced conversations" and the strategic approaches he takes to make sure he gets the most out of networking events. On this episode Brian answers the questions: Why are some people good at offline networking but suck online? What mindset shift is required to get the most out of serendipitous opportunities? How does Brian eliminates the fear of networking by moving his mindset from "I've never met any of these people" to "I know these...
2018-08-0526 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show075: Seize The Moment, Don't Wait To For ExperiencesThis episode is live from my #RoadToSocial in Indianapolis and I share some of my lessons from the road, the reasons I almost didn't go on this trip and the importance of not waiting for something to be an experience and allowing experiences to happen. Check out: Road To 300 with Demian Ross (Episode 093 you might see someone you recognize) www.youtube.com/DemianRoss www.Facebook.com/RoadToSocial www.Instagram.com/RoadToSocial www.Twitter.com/iSocialFanz
2018-06-2418 min
SMACtalkCoffee + Artificial IntelligenceOn this episode of SMACtalk, Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the retail space including how Starbucks is leveraging data analytics and AI. They also breakdown the impact of GDPR but don't worry this isn't a full episode on GDPR because as we can all agree we've had enough of GDPR for the moment. Discussed on this episode: Do today's consumers realize that A.I. is already impacting them every single day? What impact with the GDPR changes have on AI? How will consumers demands of AI change in 2018? "No...
2018-06-0124 minSMACtalkState of Digital TransformationIn this episode, Daniel and Brian discuss the data from the 2018 Digital Transformation Index from Futurum Research. This report goes in depth with over 1000 responses to understand how companies are adapting to new technologies but also explores leadership, innovation, and culture as it pertains to companies being prepared for digital transformation and shifting consumer demands. Some specific topics covered in this episode include: Leaders and Laggards of Digital Transformation Who in the organization is leading Digital Transformation What are the biggest hurdles to companies achieving their Digital Transformation goals What technologies are companies most comfortable with today Which technologies will be t...
2018-05-2235 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show073: Time To Up Your T-Shirt Game!What does it take to build relationships and grow business online to offline and back to online. Lots of people talk about living your life and being yourself including me but what does that mean and how does upping your t-shirt game relate to this discussion. I break down some comments I received at the Social Shake-Up Show last week and share why a brand emailed me to speak at their event because of my cool “You’re Killing Me Smalls T-Shirt.” I also answer the following questions: What are the key’s to authenticity? What role does consistency...
2018-05-1618 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show072: Whats the Business Value of Facebook and Instagram?Every business must be on Facebook and Instagram! No, I disagree but I would say that every business and brand no matter the industry can find massive business value leveraging Facebook and Instagram in 2018 and beyond. On this episode, I piggyback on episode 071 where I talked about the business value of Twitter with a focus on Facebook and Instagram that spurred one of the LARGEST live podcast audiences I’ve ever had with well over 2k questions, comments, and thoughts on this topic. Questions and concepts I discussed on this episode: Why most of what...
2018-04-3027 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show071: Why EVERY Brand & Entrepreneur Should Be On TwitterTwitter is a social network that for many is confusing and overwhelming and Twitter hasn't exactly done a great job at marketing itself or helping people truly understand its platform. I mean they spent years fighting against Facebook only to come out and say they don't think they compete with Facebook (I agree) and they are really a real-time social news platform. But the thing about Twitter is, It changed my life both personal and professional and I believe every brand can benefit by spending time on twitter in a couple key areas which I go into deta...
2018-04-2328 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show070: STOP! Lazy Sales and PR LeadersHey sales leaders and PR folks.... #ShowUcare I'm fired up on this episode ranting about two methods that are really bothering me that both Sales and PR leaders are leveraging in this digital world! Below you'll see the two posts that inspired this episode! Comment on the post after listening to this episode where I share more context and advice on how we can change these ANNOYING and LAZY trends! Linkedin Post Discussed On This Episode: Dear sales people..... your email etiquette sucks!!! “I haven’t heard back from you..” “...
2018-04-1820 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show067: Delete Your Damn Account Already!Guests are BACK!!! On this extra-long episode of FOMOFanz, I decided to share my thoughts on the most recent drama around “Delete Facebook” but I didn’t want to do that alone so I brought on Vincenzo Landino CEO of Aftermarq and Vincent Orleck Head of Social Media at AttictSalt I grabbed these two guys and asked them to jump on the show to not only add some unique vantage points to the most recent social media changing landscape but also because they are two of my closest friends and genuine humans! (Recorded live on Facebook Live at 8pm...
2018-03-231h 09
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show066: How Great Content Creators Make It Look Easy!I believe every person no matter your job or industry must embrace the fact that they are the producer of their own reality tv series about their life. Now I don’t mean the over produced and fake versions of reality tv rather the real, raw and unfilter access types that make you feel like you could be on that show or that one of those reality tv stars reminds you of a friend of yours. Our first impression in 2018 and beyond happens online and having a website or being on social media isn’t enough anymore. How do...
2018-03-1637 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show065: Facebook Zero Strategy Changes: SMMW18 KeynoteOn this episode you'll listen to the 35 minute keynote I gave at Social Media Marketing World on the Facebook Zero: News Feed changes. This presentation was done with 51 gifs but the audio I captured from my iPhone on stage still captured my message and I thought this would be massively valuable to the FOMOFanz community. Keynote details: Facebook Strategy in Light of the Facebook Apocalypse Facebook has long preached the importance of social media being an extension of human to human interactions but lacked the platform or algorithm to reward brands fo...
2018-03-1147 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show064: Why Marketing Disruption Has Only Just Begun!Pumped to talk about a wide range of disruptive technologies impacting all forms of marketing after a couple weeks of speaking at National Speakers Association, Digital Summit Phoenix and Social Media Marketing World. Focus of this episode: What must change for marketing to embrace innovation in 2018 and beyond. How do the disruptions of innovations such as social media and mobility differ than the disruption of live video. Why video and live video are great together How businesses must embrace change and disruption. How AWAY Luggage won me over after the product I bought would no longer wo...
2018-03-0844 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show061: What Brands Must Do Different With Influencer Marketing In 2018!The concept of influencer marketing isn’t new but how brands can leverage influencers and what works for collaborating with an influencer has drastically changed over the last 18 months. It doesn’t matter if you’re a small business or an enterprise there are people that use your product or service that influence others through their actions, their words or simply their trust in that person. The hard part is finding the right influencer then mapping out what success looks like for you the brand and how you’ll measure that success. On episode 61 of FOMOFanz...
2018-01-2640 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show057: Embrace Change with the 4 T's!The world we live in today is no doubt full of change infused with innovation and new technologies but for many, this is overwhelming or leads to repetitive failures across their business organization. I believe technology isn't scary, change is often presented in the wrong way and go about implementing our version of success in a way the puts too much emphasis on the technology and not enough on the people, the mindset or the need to create a scalable process. On this episode, I break down my four T’s for successful change and the order of...
2017-12-1530 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show056: Can’t Fix Stupid In 2018HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOMOFanz, one year ago this week we launched the show and season 1 completed with 55 episodes with over 200k downloads and 75k+ live video viewers. On this episode, I preview season 2 of the show and what I’ve learned over this last year hosting FOMOFanz while also answering the following questions and sharing a couple of my bold predictions of 2018. How do you stand out from the noise as an early adopter of technology? What mindset is needed to embrace FOMO in 2018? Why is podcasting your most successful lead generation type of content? What did you learn in...
2017-12-0133 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show055: S.M.A.C. Talk about Entrepreneur PrioritiesSpecial cross-over episode.... Episode 95 of SMACtalk was so full of fire I wanted to bring the full episode here to FOMOFanz. My co-host Daniel Newman and I begin the discussion talking about the value of Facebook and how it's changed in its value for businesses but also entrepreneurs spending time on the platform. The live audience listening on Facebook Live then took the conversation in a much more dynamic direction as we started discussing business value and priorities of entrepreneurs and making sure VALUE is something we all examine on a regular basis! Hope you'll enjoy...
2017-11-2142 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show054: Artificial Intelligence - Translating the Geek-SpeakThree years ago when someone mentioned the idea of artificial intelligence most people would assume they were going to start referencing Star Wars, Robocop, Terminator, Space Odyssey and the Jetsons. In 2017 A.I. has taken on an entire new trend as more businesses start to invest in the technology and more references are being made to A.I. with tools and technology we use everyday. But what is Artificial Intelligence? What tools or technology do I use today that leverages artificial intelligence? What does all this mean for businesses today and how should brands start embracing for a f...
2017-11-0933 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show052: Art of Making A Strategic ASK!How to make an ask to get the answer you want in a digital world full of distractions and 100's of ways to communicate? It’s mostly common sense but I think we often forget the basics in this crazy digital world and I tried to cover some of the basics and questions I’m always asked! When is the best time to get someone to do something for you? What needs to be done beyond: Jab Jab Jab Right Hook! How to know and remember where people prefer to be communicated with? Is strategic relationship buil...
2017-10-1046 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show051: Transparency and Authenticity: Buzzwords or Essential For Digital Leaders?What role will transparency and authenticity play in our digital future? We often hear leaders especially marketers use the terms transparency and authenticity follow it up with phrases like “I hate that word” or “I know it's a buzzword but.” In my opinion, this not only takes away from the validity of these two powerful personality traits but it also sheds a light on the person who is talking about those terms. On this episode, I apologize for not pushing a new show live the last couple weeks and I try to share my thoughts on this topic based...
2017-10-0722 minSMACtalkFuture of Smart Factories with Marcia Walker of SASIn this episode of SMACtalk hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman speak with SAS Industry Leader Marcia Walker about Smart Factories. With IoT and Analytics, manufacturing and the smart factory in particular have a massive opportunity to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. Walker shares how boundless new possibilities exist on the shop floor and gives our listeners a run down of how things like predictive maintenance, service automation and augmented reality can be applied to smart factory to deliver improved business outcomes. Tune in to this exciting episode of SMACtalk to learn about not just where Smart Factories are headed, but...
2017-10-0628 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show050: Growth Hacking Content, Tools, Tips and HacksWe made it, halfway to 100 which is kind of like celebrating a half birthday which my daughters love to do and I decided to do on this episode 50. On this episode I shared my favorite apps and tools for consuming, curating & sharing content as well as the places I'm spending my time focusing on like Linkedin, AR/VR and artificial intelligence... Focus of this episode: Why I numbered my podcast with 3 digits and my commitment to you the listeners. I live stream my podcast on Facebook Live, Periscope and syndicate it to C-Suite Tv, w...
2017-09-2147 minSMACtalkWhat does CMO role look like in a data drive, AI world?As digital transformation and innovation drastically shake up the technology and culture needs of today's businesses, the question must be asked. What does the CMO role of the future look like? Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman discuss this and more on this episode of SMACtalk. S.M.A.C.talk the podcast launched in 2014 and over those 3 years hosts Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo have covered topics that included Big Data, Digital Transformation, Social Selling, Data Center Migration, Millennial Marketing, Digital Marketing, live streaming video, customer experience and everything else impacting today's technology worl...
2017-09-0623 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show048: C-Suite Must Empower Tech Employees In The BoardroomThe C-suite has lost its way when it comes to testing out new technology and selecting the right software and tools for the business. As we moved from on-premise/installed software to cloud computing we also moved from testing and setting up “bake-offs” for analyze tools to a cloud computing model that often time involves the executive reading about a new tool in a Forbes blog post and buying it with the company credit card and telling the employees to use it. We must change how we test and analyze tools and include the technology users and tech s...
2017-08-3040 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show047: Influencer Marketing, Beyond A One-Night StandI decided to change it up on this episode of FOMOfanz as I switch to the other side of the microphone for two very unique interviews I did on the topic of influencer marketing. As you'll hear in both interviews I tried to provide a unique perspective as someone that grew his brand as an influencer and has worked with 30 different companies in an influencer capacity while also being someone that has implemented influencer marketing campaigns and works with brands in 2017 to build out strategies for brands in both the B2B and B2C space. First ha...
2017-08-241h 06
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show046: 7 Mindset Hacks to Fall In Love with ChangeAs a millennial going from DHS to DVD and from a tape cassette to CD were two massive changes the drastically shifted when I was a teenager was spending my money on. Our shift from on premise software installation to on demand in the cloud as well as the shift from Mobile friendly to mobile everything didn't just change and Industry for the buying habits a high schooler's it shifted the way we live work and play around the world. No wonder change is hard and change is scary for so many as we've never been trained or...
2017-08-1636 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show045: Think Like A Fan: Disrupting Marketing Status QuoIf brands created an experience and community that inspired fandom like sports does in every city around the world, would brand marketing stop feeling the need to disrupt every good blog or video with an annoying call to action or ruin every social media platform with self promotional content? Fan’z? When most people hear the word “fan” they immediately think of sports and someone who dresses up in their favorite teams colors for every game. Disruption? When most people hear the words “disrupt or transformation” they immediately think of starting something...
2017-08-0838 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show042: Innovation Shifting Virtual Augmented Reality, Audio and Video to ConversationsAs we look towards the future of innovation the question becomes what will the world look like powered by artificial intelligence integrated with augmented and virtual reality. Before we can answer that question we must look at that underlying trends of today’s technology and why and how we are seeking these new experiences. I believe we’ve spent the last 10 years using technology and digital media to distance ourselves from the human experience to the point where unplugging and meeting face to face has become the cool unique experience. That trend has started to shift as we seek...
2017-07-2240 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showStart A Video Blog Vlog or Podcast?We’re in the midst of digital content overload as we have more channels and types of content to consume than ever before. I’m asked almost weekly by brands and entrepreneurs which should they create, a video blog or podcast. This question is an interesting one as I’ve been a podcast host for 4 years and currently host two podcasts while also being an evangelist for live video creating over 1800 live streams in the last 2 years. You could say I’m stuck in the middle as the recording of this podcast is also live streamed on Facebook L...
2017-07-1519 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show041: Start A Video Blog Vlog or Podcast?We’re in the midst of digital content overload as we have more channels and types of content to consume than ever before. I’m asked almost weekly by brands and entrepreneurs which should they create, a video blog or podcast. This question is an interesting one as I’ve been a podcast host for 4 years and currently host two podcasts while also being an evangelist for live video creating over 1800 live streams in the last 2 years. You could say I’m stuck in the middle as the recording of this podcast is also live streamed on Facebook L...
2017-07-1519 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show040: Digital Innovation Interview with Melanie Deziel and Nick CiceroSometimes I just have to pinch myself when it comes to the events, people and experiences I get access too on a daily basis. This week I got to interview two billionaires, got access to an embargoed Nasa project and interviewed two of the speakers for the upcoming Innovation Congress Event. The interview was so good I had to rip the audio out and post it as a full episode. What is Innovation Congress? Below you’ll find some of the amazing speakers and topics that will be discussed at the event but to promote the ev...
2017-07-0750 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show039: Journey To Becoming A Professional Keynote SpeakerThe journey to be becoming a professional public speaker seems to be as unique as every speaker's wardrobe. Which makes the industry exciting while also making it confusing and difficult to break in and get noticed. For me I have the unique opportunity to dive into keynote speaking with 3 different experiences. Representing the Department of Defense Certified Technology Evangelist for a technology company sponsoring events Entrepreneur & full time keynote speaker in a new industry Linked mentioned in this episode: Grand Baldwin Podcast: The Speaker Lab My Episode: https://www.isocialfanz.com/3768-2...
2017-07-0652 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show038: Why Authenticity Matters Online and OfflineAuthenticity has become something that is harder to derive from this digital space as we build more distance and roadblocks between ourselves and the people we are actually trying to reach. The best compliment I get when I get off stage from speaking is, “You are the same person online as you are offline”. To me, that is the epitome of authenticity. It’s the idea that you are able to convey and be the person online that you are offline and you don’t separate the two. To find yourself, think for yourself. - Socrates
2017-06-2736 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showWhy Authenticity Matters Online and OfflineAuthenticity has become something that is harder to derive from this digital space as we build more distance and roadblocks between ourselves and the people we are actually trying to reach. The best compliment I get when I get off stage from speaking is, “You are the same person online as you are offline”. To me, that is the epitome of authenticity. It’s the idea that you are able to convey and be the person online that you are offline and you don’t separate the two. To find yourself, think for yourself. - Socrates
2017-06-2736 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show037: Future of business is community, Facebook Groups!Community is something we all can picture but I doubt many of us think about it daily or even picture how much communities have changed over the last 10 years thanks to social media. Facebook had its first community summit this week and made a major announcement changing their full mission statement to: "Give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together" Beyond the mission statement change the focus was on facebook groups and giving admins more tools and better understanding what makes online communities work and bridging offline communities i...
2017-06-2334 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 46: Digital Transformation: Who, What, How, and WhyIn This Episode Digital transformation is more than a buzzword. It's a movement. In this episode Brian and Daniel begin by defining what digital transformation is and exchanging views on the importance of buy-in and it's role in successful digital transformation. The conversation then moves to how digital transformation starts and progresses. The episode ends with fantastic examples of why digital transformation is necessary - not just future business success - but success today. In the opening minutes Daniel shares a few interesting statistics about this episode's show sponsor the SAP Store. Launched j...
2016-05-3155 min
SMACtalkSMACtalk 43: Apple Goes Back To The Future, 4" iPhone?In This Episode Apple is releasing a four inch phone?! Back to the future indeed! In this episode Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman debate the logic behind this surprising product launch and make comedic references to the early days of mobile and the popular movie Zoolander. Brian kicks off the conversation by recapping the evolution of the iPhone. What started as a phone with a music player evolved to a phone with a limitless amount of apps to a device we heavily rely on for all aspects of life. Phones today give us access to...
2016-05-1026 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 42: Social "Media" vs Social "Network"In This Episode Inspired by recent news that Twitter claims it is no longer a social network but a media outlet Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman discuss the difference between social media and social network. Social Media Needs Social Networks Online social networks are the foundation and conduit for social media but they are not one and the same. In the first half of this episode Brian mentions that while social media heavy hitters Facebook and Twitter originally became popular by connecting people together they have evolved to be the way many people l...
2016-05-0455 minSMACtalkThe Brave New World of Modern Medicine: Healthcare Meets the Modern World #SMACtalk Ep 25On this episode of SMACTalk, hosts Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanuv) and Brian Fanzo (@isocialfanz) bring us the show in conjunction with our partner MobCon Digital Health. MobCon Digital Health is an event put on by the team at MobCon, focused exclusively on digital health and advances in technology that impact health, wellness, and business. Featuring presentations by some of the top minds and most innovative folks in the digital health space, it's sure to be a terrific event and we're proud to be a media partner.
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2015-04-0329 min