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Ever feel like everyone else has it all figured out except you? Idiot to Genius shares stories from entrepreneurs who’ve lived both sides of the journey the “idiot” moments where nothing works, and the “genius” moments that only come because they kept going.
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Emani Chapman | Built His Brand Before Graduation (opens the original)
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Most people are still figuring out what they want to do in high school. Emani Chapman was already building his own brand. He started Cozy Caps during his sophomore year, creating his own beanies and eventually expanding into custom designs and other handmade products. In this episode, Emani talks about turning an idea into something real, learning how to work with customers, making mistakes and improving his designs, and using his podcast to get the word out about Cozy Caps. His next big goal? O
DR Rawson | AI Should Help People, Not Replace Them (opens the original)
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What do you see that everyone else is still missing? Returning guest D.R. Rawson joins Idiot to Genius to share what more than 30 businesses and a lifetime of entrepreneurship have taught him about leadership, character, and embracing new technology. From becoming a CEO at 21 and helping introduce PVC pipe to the U.S. market to his work today with AI and character education, D.R. explains why respect builds trust, why leaders need to communicate with their people, and why he sees AI as a tool to
Aaron "Sgt. Q" Quinonez | Defeating the Giant of Avoidance (opens the original)
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What if the biggest challenge in your life isn't the giant you're facing, but the one you're avoiding? In this episode of Idiot to Genius , Aaron "Sgt. Q" Quinonez shares how overcoming homelessness, trauma, depression, and adversity taught him a life-changing lesson: the first battle everyone must win is the battle against avoidance. From faith and neuroscience to leadership and mental resilience, Aaron explains why hope is often the difference between giving up and pushing forward, how great l
Julie Jones | How to Sell Without Feeling Salesy (opens the original)
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What if the reason sales feels uncomfortable is because you’re trying too hard to sell? In this episode, Julie Jones , sales conversion and client retention strategist, shares why great sales conversations aren’t about convincing someone to say yes. They’re about listening, asking better questions, and helping people get clear on what they actually want. Julie opens up about going from being afraid of sales to building her own business, learning to become comfortable with failure, finding her zo
Pods & Properties: Real Estate Myths and Podcasting Lessons (opens the original)
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In September's episode of Pods & Properties , Todd dives into some of the biggest real estate questions we're hearing right now, including the rent-versus-buy debate, whether a housing crash is actually coming, and why online home value estimates don't always tell the full story. On the podcasting side, Pod Savvy Guide shares how her approach to podcasting has evolved over the years, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how reconnecting with your original purpose can help you decide
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