Episodes

Beyond The Story is an inspiring podcast hosted by Sebastian Rusk that features powerful conversations with influential people. The latest episode features Tony Tavares, a man who found success in different areas in life. From a young age, Tony worked with his parents to create a successful business and was nicknamed the goat by his peers. After suffering a sports injury, he found success in college, which led to the creation of a national show. He reflects on his journey, both ups and downs, as he had to drop out of college to pursue a career in the fitness industry. Now, Tony is the 20% owner of a multi-billion-dollar roofing business. He speaks of the power of speaking life into others and encourages listeners to follow Sebastian’s journey and be encouraged by his story.

Discover the unique stories and insights of influential guests on Beyond The Story, a podcast hosted by Sebastian Frode and his co-host Mike. On a recent episode, Sebastian and Mike explore the unique journeys of their guest, Mike Fallat and his cruiseline experiences that changed his business. They discover new business techniques discussed by Robert Kiyosaki as he shares the beginnings of his game-changing fifth business, 'Doggy Surprise'. Sebastian and Mike also discuss the importance of effectively sharing your story and the sometimes-unseen aspect of revenue when it comes to book publishing. Finally, they explore the technologies available to turn written text and audio recordings into an audiobook. Tune in to find out what the guests on Beyond The Story has to say and be sure to tune in to learn more.

Welcome to Beyond The Story, hosted by Sebastian Rusk! Here, Sebastian invites special guest, Scott Simons from CMA's Valley Dealership, to discuss his career in the auto industry. Scott and Sebastian bond over their morals of treating people right and their shared work ethic. Scott found success in the struggling car business after learning what was important to the customers. They have also witnessed first-hand the power of a good public speaker and Scott hopes to emulate her. Scott wants to t...

Welcome to the Grit Daily Podcast hosted by Sebastian Rusk! In this podcast, Sebastian is joined by Nicholas Donarski from Tag Digital. Nicholas discusses how Chat GPT can help with content creation like emails and blog posts. He believes that in less than 5 years most Hollywood blockbusters will be created by AI. AI is a tool for strategizing on a higher level and should always have a human element. MUTIQ's CEO says that AI won't replace anything but will give us more time for strategic decisio...

Go Beyond the Story with Sebastian Rusk! Hear inspiring stories from amazing guests, like Benjamin Ellison Bethea, founder of Joy Protocol Coaching. Sebastian and Benjamin explore the idea that life is about the paradox in between and how to embrace the present moment. They also discuss how to "give up who you've become, to be who you are" and how to live a life true to oneself. Be sure to tune in to hear more from Benjamin and Sebastian and connect with Ben to see how he can help you in your li...

On today’s episode, Sebastian Rusk uncovers the mysterious Adam Lyons for an enlightening interview on Beyond The Story. Adam started his journey in the business world at a movie prop company after college, and quickly took drastic measures to try and save the business. Votes from across the globe saw him become the number one dating coach in the world for three consecutive years. Adam believes that entrepreneurship is about absolute freedom and that anyone can create success with little to no s...

Experience a unique episode that dives deep into the world of digital marketing and be a part of the conversation with Beyond The Story as host Sebastian Rusk leads guest, Mark de Grasse of DigitalMarketer on a journey of discovery. Together they explore the importance of content and content creation, the power of the right "f-bomb," the evolution of marketing with AI technology and why strategy will never be replaced by AI. You won't want to miss the latest episode of Beyond The Story. Tune in ...

Introducing Beyond the Story where host Sebastian Rusk welcomes guests from around the world. In today’s episode, Sebastian talks with Weight Loss Health and Fitness CoachKris Zizzo, inspiring listeners on their journey to reach health and fitness goals. Kris teaches how to create a sustainable lifestyle by focusing on both the mind and the body. Kris grew up in the tough town of Modesto, CA and was determined to make something of himself. He had to learn to be his true self, and his hard work a...

Introducing Beyond the Story hosted by Sebastian Rusk! In this podcast, Sebastian talks with his father who has been in the radio industry for 55 years. They discuss their journey in radio, podcasting, and how podcasting opened up a whole new level of communication and direct marketing. Listen to hear these inspiring stories and the lighthearted jokes that liven the discussion! It's a great way to stay inspired and entertained. Key Takeaways: The Radio Career of Sebastian’s Father The Benefit...

At the early age of just 22, author Zach Sasser has experienced more than most 42-year-olds. Growing up in an entrepreneurship family and being exposed to the business and personal development world at an early age has helped Zach make it his mission to become the greatest version of himself in every aspect of life. Being surrounded by the best mentors in the game has allowed him to shortcut his success drastically instead of learning the hard way. From childhood lessons, learning digital market...

We're all born to be great, but it's a lot easier said than done. We spend our days doing the same things over and over again: eating, sleeping, working and going to the gym. And don't get us started on all the other stuff we do while we're at work: texts and emails that have already been sent and received, Facebook notifications, Slack messages… the list goes on. But what if you were able to carve out just five minutes each day to crush your day? What if you could focus on one thing at a time? What if you didn't have to scroll through your phone for hours at a time waiting for something to happen? What if you could actually achieve something in those five minutes? It might sound like science fiction right now, but wait until you see how much better life can get when you take control of your time.

Drewbie Wilson is a loving husband and father who pushes himself to live in excellence so he can set an example for those around him. At one point in his life, he weighed over 300 lbs before getting focused on his health and losing more than 100 pounds without fad diets or weight loss drugs. An action taker with his finger on the pulse, who focuses on service to others above all else, leading him to produce more than seven figures in revenues no matter what industry he has worked in. Not one to ...

Entrepreneurs must know that the startup process has both the hardest and finest part of it. Everyone sees the light at the end of the tunnel, but not many realize how difficult, painful and hard it is to reach it. The hard work has created more opportunities for those who were willing to risk all for a dream and a dream come true in form of a company.

Influencer marketing is one of the fastest-growing industries in Digital Marketing. Many companies are now tapping into this trend as it offers many benefits including brand awareness, social media presence, and conversion generation. But what kind of benefits do you get from leveraging influencer marketing tactics?

Starting a business is one of the ultimate dreams of every person. It is exciting to be your own boss and have complete control over your work and time. You get to decide when you start working, what hours you work, and make decisions on how you want to run your business.

Everyone has a story to tell, even if it’s only for themselves. It’s about finding the moments that shape who you are today and sharing them with the world. Digital storytelling is an emerging trend that allows brands to connect with people in unexpected ways. The world is changing. The American Dream is fading and we are looking for a hero to take up the torch and carry it onward. Digital Storytelling is that historical myth and legend that we believe is our only hope for future generations

CRM is a tricky concept, isn't it? It seems hard to implement and you wonder if it can be done. The truth is that CRM has become so important for many businesses that it deserves to be on the business card of every salesperson and marketing team. But why is it? And how do you make sure your organization utilizes this powerful strategy in its operations?

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Bijal Patel, the passionate, positive and relentless Founder & CEO of LAUNCH, a world-class business and brand strategy coaching company, has a strong track record for coaching entrepreneurs to their fullest potential. She has helped scale hundreds of businesses with her unique Coaching style combined with brilliant methods. Honored as a “Houston Power Woman”, Bijal received a coveted distinction for being an industry leader and gamechanger, with 15 years of Business, Strategy, and Design experi...

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Jessie Lee is the number one Network Marketer in the world, multiple 7-figure annual earner, serial entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster. In less than 4 years she has built a team of over 1.6 Million customers and 12,000 promoters worldwide in 28 different countries. Jessie Lee’s top-rated Entrepreneur Podcast, The People’s Mentor, currently has 6 million downloads and counting. Her Instagram followers are at 297K; Facebook at 89K; and Tiktok at 173K. More Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jes...

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