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Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 32: "The Sugar Factor" with Priya ChopraPriya Chopra reveals the secret ingredient behind her cross-border PR and creator agencies - a blend of vibes, intuition, and a relentless Momentum Mindset that keeps brands, and teams, sweetly winning.Priya Chopra is the founder & CEO of 1Milk2Sugars and double shot, where she mixes her “Sugar Factor” - a unique recipe of psychic intuition, empathy, and entrepreneurial grit - to help brands and creators amplify impact, loyalty, and growth.In this episode, she joins Jeff to break down: ◽️ How a quirky coffee-order name became a client-magnet launchpad ◽️ The daily “Sugar Factor” rituals that tur...2025-07-2956 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 31: "Put Gas on Your Strengths!" with Curtis MatskoCurtis Matsko turned a pink diary and a garage startup into a $180 million leather-goods empire - then doubled it year after year by unleashing what he calls “founder magic.” He shares how leaning into your strengths and embracing the unknown can turn every setback into a launchpad for growth.Curtis Matsko is the CEO and co-founder of Portland Leather Goods, one of North America’s fastest-growing DTC and retail brands. A self-described “over-educated jerk” who never held a real job beyond three days, he’s built his business on pattern recognition, calculated risks, and unapologetic authenticity.Mariana Pa...2025-07-251h 21Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 30: “Build a Brand That Sells Itself” with Jasmin AlicJasmin Alić, LinkedIn's king of comments, content & community, shares how to turn content into conversations, stories into sales, and profile views into paying clients. We dive into warm outreach, offer alignment, and why connection beats content every time.Jasmin is a brand strategist and community builder who’s helped thousands of creators turn personal brands into real businesses. As the founder of LinkUp and LinkBound, he teaches people how to grow with clarity, integrity, and a little bit of swagger.Chapters00:00 Opening Teaser - Low reach? Comment harder.00:32 Intro...2025-07-141h 03Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 29: "Big Founder Energy" with Aaron SpivakAaron Spivak co-founded Hush, turning a weighted blanket into a Kickstarter smash and selling to Sleep Country for eight figures - all before his 26th birthday. He joins Jeff to unpack the real juice behind:Filling Your Four Buckets – his health / friends & family / business / integrity frameworkGiving Before You Take – the counter-intuitive first rule powering his invite-only Founders ClubCooling the Market – How hundreds of customer calls flipped Hush from summer slump to record-breaking demandStory > Specs – how truly speaking to their au...2025-06-3053 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 28: "Life. Style. Business." with Shoaib AhmedShoaib Ahmed, Founder, Brand Storyteller, Ghostwriter, and Digital Nomad, joins Jeff to talk about building a business that actually works for you.We get into personal branding that drives results, solopreneur freedom, the reality behind it, and how Shoaib curates what he calls his “little life”, for more freedom, flow, and focus. He shares how he approaches content, and what it’s like to ghostwrite for everyone from global execs to Gen Z founders, how numbers and narratives go hand in hand, fashion, power bowls, and how to win over your barista and batch create content in a coff...2025-06-061h 01Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 27: "Mind, Body, & Business" with Mike FataMike Fata is a founder, investor, health advocate, and builder of movements. After losing 100 pounds, he co-founded Manitoba Harvest and grew it into a $100M+ hemp foods powerhouse, later guiding its $419M sale to Tilray. He’s now the CEO of Fata & Associates, host of the Founder to Mentor podcast, and an advisor to world-class natural product brands. Whether he’s mentoring founders or plunging into ice baths, Mike is all about growth - with purpose.He joins Jeff to talk about the discipline behind transformation, how to pitch in 60 seconds, why personal branding matters more than ever...2025-05-121h 02Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 26: "Courageously You" with Aransas SavasAransas Savas, motivational strategist and coach, joins Jeff to explore the real drivers behind creativity, influence, and personal growth.They dive into why healthy conflict is essential for innovation, how to transition from chasing positional power to embodying personal power, and why authenticity, not conformity, is the real superpower.Aransas shares how embracing play, curiosity, and even our perceived limitations can unlock new possibilities in leadership, creativity, and life. This conversation reminds us that growth isn’t about fitting in - it’s about showing up as your truest self and finding the people and oppo...2025-04-281h 03Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 25: "10,000 Conversations" with Rob LawlessRob Lawless set out to meet 10,000 strangers for one hour each. 7,000+ conversations in, the project has become more than a social experiment - it's a masterclass in empathy, presence, and the untold power of human connection.In this conversation, we go deep into what drives Rob, how he turned a bold idea into a global movement, and what he's learned from spending thousands of hours truly listening. From growing up in a big family, coffee shop chat and international stages, we unpack not just Rob’s journey, but our shared humanity.And in a twist, Ro...2025-04-0853 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 24: "Selling Elegance" with Richard MooreSales and communication expert & founder of the Art of Sell, Richard Moore, joins Jeff Abracen to dig into why most people are selling the wrong way, how to stop chasing vanity metrics, and what really drives business growth in 2025.They discuss why content and engagement won’t pay the bills, how to ditch the spray-and-pray approach to sales, the power of deep, meaningful conversations over mass outreach, why client acquisition is the only metric that matters, the art of handling objections like a professional, and how self-worth plays a bigger role in closing deals than you might th...2025-03-101h 08Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 23: "Stop Reading Slides!" with Ben LevyPresentation Coach, Creative Director, and Author, Ben Levy joins Jeff Abracen to break down the art of creative agency presentations, why the best idea doesn’t always win, and how to structure a story that sells.Dig into the biggest mistakes people make in presentations (and how to fix them), why reading slides out loud is killing your pitch, how confidence in public speaking is built through preparation—not personality, the power of pacing meetings to avoid information overload, why agencies need to ditch templates and start answering the right questions, how to create conversations instead of mono...2025-02-221h 07Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEp 22: "Live. Laugh. Brand." with Alana SparrowAlbany-based Alana Sparrow, Brand Strategist, Visual Storyteller, Founder of The VIB, and Chief Brand Officer & Co-Founder of The Foundry for Art, Design + Culture, joins Jeff Abracen to dig into why storytelling is the ultimate tool for branding success, the rapid rise of personal brands in corporate spaces, how confidence is built through action, scaling a business without sacrificing freedom, the impact of authenticity on trust and growth, embracing Ikigai to align work and life, why entrepreneurs need to stop sprinting and start sustaining, shining a light on your strengths to unlock your full potential, how personal brands will shape...2025-02-1548 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 21: "Dominate Your Niche" with Darren LeeIn this extended episode, Darren Lee, Founder & CEO of Voics, and Podcast Host of Kickoff Sessions, joins Jeff Abracen to dig into how he built a 7-figure podcasting business from scratch, the importance of creating your own universe, how focus fuels success, learning through failure, why you should sell before you build, the importance of trust, the power of metrics, niching down and mastering simplicity, monetizing small audiences, leaning into your superpowers and overcoming the odds, why Bali is a haven for creators, personalized tips for my own business…and so much more!Chapters00:00 Intro2025-01-201h 39
Produced By with TommenHarnessing Disruptive Influence: Lessons in Speaking and Podcasting | #84: Jeff AbracenJeff Abracen is a seasoned Creative Communication Consultant and podcast host with a deep commitment to turning speakers into confident storytellers. With over 18 years of experience in the agency world, he’s delivered more than 2,000 presentations to some of the world’s biggest brands, driving over $100 million in investments through his engaging, impactful pitches. Now, Jeff’s mission is to help individuals and teams become the best presenters in the room, combining creativity with strategy to leave a lasting impression. In this episode, Jeff brings his expertise as the host of Disruptive Influence, where he connects with bold thinkers disrup...2025-01-061h 03
Produced By with TommenHarnessing Disruptive Influence: Lessons in Speaking and Podcasting | #84: Jeff AbracenJeff Abracen is a seasoned Creative Communication Consultant and podcast host with a deep commitment to turning speakers into confident storytellers. With over 18 years of experience in the agency world, he’s delivered more than 2,000 presentations to some of the world’s biggest brands, driving over $100 million in investments through his engaging, impactful pitches. Now, Jeff’s mission is to help individuals and teams become the best presenters in the room, combining creativity with strategy to leave a lasting impression.In this episode, Jeff brings his expertise as the host of Disruptive Influe...2025-01-061h 03Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 20: "Solo Mission" with Kasey JonesKasey Jones, Growth Strategist, Personal Brand Coach, Founder & CEO at The Solo CEO, joins Jeff Abracen to talk about how self-compassion is a superpower, turning hardship into strength and opportunity, how finding your ‘One Thing’ brings clarity and magnetism to your brand and business, why your insecurities might be your biggest differentiator, how personal branding creates meaningful connections, why Kasey is a mix between Jocko Willink & Mr. Rogers, the ‘F*ck Yes’ principle…and so much more!00:00 Intro03:01 Evolving Solopreneurs into CEOs05:57 Finding Your One Thing08:54 Navigating Personal and Professional Trauma12:02 The Journey of Self-Di...2024-12-171h 03Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 19: "Creative Courage" with Dhaval BhattDhaval Bhatt, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Courage Inc., joins Jeff Abracen to share how he co-built Courage into one of Canada’s top and most awarded in under three years - crafting work for clients like KFC, CIBC, Kit-Kat, Taco Bell and Skip.They chat about treating clients as collaborators, how to present big ideas & moving at the speed of culture, why the human-to-human approach matters more than ever, the people who have inspired him, the lessons that keep him and his team pushing for better work every day - and the culture behind it al...2024-12-0356 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 18: "Do Bold Sh*t!" with Robb GilbearRobb Gilbear, Coach & Founder of Growth Habit and author of Die Before They Do, joins Jeff Abracen to share how fear can spark breakthroughs, decoupling learning from school, how accountability transforms goals, using storytelling as a tool for connection, the clarity found in digital detoxes, and the power of forgiveness and empathy in healing. Robb also opens up about the personal growth behind his heart tattoo, why adaptability fuels success, how fear-setting can crush limitations, and so much more!Chapters00:00 Intro01:13 The Bold Move: Hosting a Conference05:01 The Power of Vulnerability...2024-11-2651 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 17: "Fearless Business" with Robin WaiteRobin Waite, Business Coach & Founder of Fearless Business, joins Jeff Abracen to share why a 'boring business' might be for you, the 7/11/4 concept for building trust, simplifying offers for better outcomes, how fewer clients can mean better service, why giving away books is a winning strategy, how guesting on podcasts is one of the best marketing moves you can make...and so much more!Chapters00:00 Intro02:37 The Strategy Behind Quick Reads05:54 Understanding 7/11/410:02 The Importance of Marketing Assets12:50 Building Trust Through Value17:06 The Power of Podcasting and Partnerships22:11...2024-11-1958 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 16: "Podcasting with Purpose" with Ben AlbertBen Albert, Founder of Real Business Connections and Balbert Marketing, joins Jeff Abracen to discuss the journey from accidental entrepreneur to podcasting expert, the power of local connection and how to build genuine business relationships, the essential role of gratitude, the importance of commitment and consistency in podcasting, the art of storytelling, monetizing a podcast beyond sponsorships...and so much more!Chapters00:00 The Path to Full-Time Creation01:44 Accidental Entrepreneurship05:58 Authenticity in Podcasting09:47 From Local to Global15:23 Perseverance in Podcasting19:10 Equipment and Preparation25:50 Engaging Conversations30:32 Weaving Narratives in Podcasting2024-11-1147 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 15: "The Magnitude of Authenticity" with Erica RankinErica Rankin, Personal Branding Coach, Entrepreneur, Founder, and Host of the ‘You're Not a Bad Person’ Podcast, joins Jeff to talk about entrepreneurship, resilience and reinvention, navigating hustle culture, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of authenticity, the influence of mentorship, the impact of personal branding, her new course "The Magnitude Method"…and so much more!Chapters02:59 Resilience and Reinvention05:49 The Importance of Rest08:56 Navigating Hustle Culture12:02 The Power of Quitting15:12 The 12-Hour Walk Challenge18:01 Impact of Personal Branding24:00 Small Town Roots and Big Dreams29:34 The Power of Vulnerability31:24 The Mag...2024-11-0459 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 14: "Relationship Capital" with Eric A. BrookerEric A. Brooker, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Bestselling Author & Coach, joins Jeff to discuss the transformative power of vulnerability, navigating personal struggles to find "enough," the impact of small gestures in building relationship capital, the importance of positivity in personal growth, resilience when facing disruption and change, keynote speaking, personal branding, embracing AI...cool glasses, Nike Blazers, and so much more!Chapters00:00 The Importance of Little Things03:10 Journey to Authorship05:56 The Power of Vulnerability08:45 Understanding 'Enough' and Personal Struggles12:11 Building Relationship Capital15:05 Creating a Positive Work Culture17:53...2024-10-2953 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 13: "Write the Book!" with Chris StanleyChris Stanley, Mini-Book Coach, 27x Author & Amazon Bestseller, joins Jeff to talk about the rise of mini books and the mini book model, building credibility through writing, overcoming writing challenges, finding your voice and audience, influences and inspirations (check out category pirates), running a life and business from a sailboat...and so much more!Chapters00:00 The Rise of Mini Books03:08 Chris Stanley's Journey to Mini Book Coaching06:03 The Mini Book Concept Explained08:57 Building Credibility Through Writing11:51 The Mini Book Model and Its Framework14:46 Overcoming Writing Challenges18:08 Creating...2024-10-2244 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 12: "Driven to Lead" with Stefania ManciniStefania Mancini, Vice-President, Product Management & General Manager Consumer Group Canada at Intuit, joins Jeff to talk about feedback and personal growth, innovative marketing, product management, lifelong learning and professional development, radical candor, catering to diverse consumer needs, keys to driving growth and innovation, mentorship and team leadership...and why she runs her group like a Formula 1 team.Chapters00:00 Unlocking Personal Growth Through Feedback02:02 Innovative Marketing Strategies in Taxation09:09 The Transition from Marketing to Product Management11:56 Curiosity as a Catalyst for Lifelong Learning17:08 Creating a Safe Space for Radical Candor2024-10-0851 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 11: "The Considered Creator" with Sam BrowneSam Browne, New Zealand-based LinkedIn Creator & Coach, Entrepreneur, and former Rock Musician, joins Jeff to talk about growing his audience from zero to 100K+, the crossover between music and LinkedIn, the 80/20 rule for LinkedIn success, creating and promoting digital products, embracing identity shifts in the face of burnout, the story behind his famous dinosaur emoji 🦖 ...and more!Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and...2024-09-0939 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 10: "The Language of Legacy" with Jasmin AlićJasmin Alić, LinkedIn Coach, Corporate Trainer, Copywriter, Brand Strategist & one of the most influential LinkedIn Creators in the world, joins Jeff to talk about the power of writing, building trust by sharing 100%, creating a community for greater impact, growing up in a war-torn city and his external influences, handling the pressures of being a top creator, leaving a legacy to be proud of, how he likes his burgers 🍔 …and so much more!Also be sure to check out Jasmin's new community, Link Up, coming soon!Connect with Jeff Abracen on Lin...2024-08-131h 03Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 9: "Chai for the Shy" with Mahfuz ChowdhuryMahfuz Chowdhury, author, international TEDx speaker, and Director of Strategy at Candybox Marketing, joins Jeff to talk about his journey from introversion to storytelling success, how he overcame his "mental chatterbox," the significance of resilience and adaptability, and the key traits of thriving business leaders.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel Devoy2024-07-3158 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 8: "Amplify Yourself!" with Nausheen I. ChenPublic Speaking Coach, Podcaster, 3-time TEDx Speaker & LinkedIn Top Creator, Nausheen I. Chen, talks about overcoming nerves and improving your speaking skills, how visualisation can get you through awkward moments, the importance of video for your personal brand, why being yourself is the key to effective public speaking, what it's like to speak on a TEDx stage…and so much more!Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from yo...2024-07-1045 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 7: "Ding-Dong! Who's There?" with Dan NelkenDan Nelken, creative director, copywriter, speaker, author of ‘A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters’, and creator of the ‘Writing Under Pressure’ course, talks overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, the importance of creating something of your own, building audience and community around your work, the creative value of collaboration and relationships, building confidence through craft…and so much more (like getting the one of the craziest commercials ever produced for Nintendo Canada on air)!Want to get in touch with Dan? Write him a line of copy here: dan@nelkencreative.comConnect with Jeff Abracen on...2024-06-2556 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 6: "Mentoring Madness" with Jason BagleyJason Bagley, former Executive Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy Portland, and founder of the Audacious School of Astonishing Pursuits (ASAP), talks about the importance of pushing ideas to the edge of madness, the critical role of empathy in client relationships, the impact of mentoring, and the disruptive work of brands like Liquid Death and Burberry.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review...2024-06-1355 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 5: "Creator Culture" with Roger Figueiredo#Paid Chief Marketing Officer Roger Figueiredo talks about the creator economy, the role of creators in shaping culture, pricing predictability, team leadership, hiring talent, and how brands can be present in key creator life moments.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Po...2024-05-2943 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 4: "Empowering People & Process" with Greg KihlstromDigital transformation thought leader Greg Kihlstrom talks about being a speaker and author, implementing process at scale, empowering employees, great customer experiences, what do to with your data, and predictions on AI.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff A...2024-03-0442 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 3: "Whipped Queen Dreams" with Tracy LuckowWhipnotic co-founder Tracy Luckow talks about whipping up a CPG brand from scratch, essential qualities of entrepreneurs, embracing the ask, building a business with family, and more.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen2024-01-2246 minDisruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 2: "Loud Shirts, Louder Strategy" with Julian ColeStrategy guru Julian Cole talks about the role of the strategist, overcoming overwhelming imposter syndrome, creative collaboration with AI, memorable brand campaigns, why he wears loud shirts, and more.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen2024-01-221h 09
Disruptive Influence with Jeff AbracenEpisode 1: "The Mysterious 5%" with Mitch JoelDecoder of the Future Mitch Joel talks technology, AI eating your job for breakfast, the mystery of soul in the work, CMOs vs Chief Advertising Officers, the need for brands to carve their own path, and the overdue onus on marketers and advertisers to deliver results.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel D...2024-01-161h 02