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205. What Actually Builds Trust Online (After 200 Episodes)

205. What Actually Builds Trust Online (After 200 Episodes)

After 200 podcast episodes, I’ve learned a simple truth:
 👉 More content does not equal more trust.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest lessons from 200 episodes—what changed, what didn’t work, and what actually builds trust online when you’re an expert entrepreneur.

If you’ve been stuck on the content treadmill—posting more, chasing reach, trying to “play the algorithm”—this episode is for you. Because the secret to visibility isn’t about showing up everywhere. It’s about showing up differently.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Why I stopped inviting guests
  • What took 200 episodes to figure out
  • Naming the Monster
  • The Real Promise
  • Why Chat GPT became my best co-host
  • What Changed, What Worked (And What Didn't)
  • How AI can reveal the real you

💡 The takeaway? You don’t need to scale content. You need to scale trust.

🔔 If you’re ready to stop feeding the content machine and start building a visibility strategy that feels human, subscribe here:

🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

204. I Studied Pamela Slim's Video. What I Found Shocked Me.

204. I Studied Pamela Slim's Video. What I Found Shocked Me.

Pamela Slim has spent decades helping entrepreneurs grow businesses rooted in their expertise. But in today’s noisy online world, even experts struggle to break through.

In this episode I break down one of Pamela’s short-form videos to see if how well her short form video really works.

👉 Does her video stand out—or will it blend in? Stick around to find out what’s working, what’s missing, and what she could do to truly shine.

In a recent video, she shared her “secret weapon” for regaining focus: a practice she calls Stop, Drop, and Organize.

It’s not flashy. It’s not complicated. But it’s deeply human, and instantly relatable.

I'm breaking down what makes her message resonate so strongly… 

and how with just a little more packaging, it could go from helpful to unforgettable.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The #1 mistake even seasoned experts make on camera
  • How to turn your lived experience into trust-building content
  • A simple way to stand out without becoming a content performer

💡 Here’s the Mic Drop Truth: The world doesn’t need more content—it needs your voice front and center.

So, what do you think? Does Pamela’s video stand out… or will it blend in?

📩 Want me to review your video in a future episode? Send me a DM. 

🎁 Free resource: Trust Signal Framework

Pamela Slim's Episode 127. Lighting Your Beacon

Episode 202. The 5 Trust Building Videos Every Expert Needs


🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

203. The One Thing That Makes Your Brand Unforgettable (It’s Not What You Think)

203. The One Thing That Makes Your Brand Unforgettable (It’s Not What You Think)

🚗 A dead car battery. No phone. And an unexpected lesson in branding.

This week, something happened to my girlfriend that reminded me why some brands stick in your mind… while others fade into the noise.

Here’s what I mean:

Your brand doesn’t stand out because of your logo, your colors, or even your marketing funnel.

It stands out because of how it makes people feel.

And in this episode, I’m sharing a short, true story that proves it, plus a simple way you can create those unforgettable moments in your own business.

If you’ve been looking for a way to connect with your audience that actually builds trust (instead of just more content for the algorithm)… this one’s for you.

Because when your brand earns real trust, everything else gets easier.

🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

202. The 5 Trust-Building Videos Every Expert Needs (But No One’s Making)

202. The 5 Trust-Building Videos Every Expert Needs (But No One’s Making)

💡 Want the free download?
Get my Video-First Trust Signal Framework PDF and start creating videos that turn attention into trust:
👉 https://awesomevideomakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Relatability-Framework-Worksheet.pdf

If you’re an expert entrepreneur or service-based business owner, here’s the Mic Drop Truth:
People don’t buy from the best brand. They buy from the brand they trust.

In this episode of The Standout Business Show, I’ll show you five simple types of videos that instantly build trust and buying confidence with your future clients—without chasing trends or performing for the algorithm.

🎥 The 5 Video Types That Send Powerful Trust Signals:

  • Clarity Videos – “Here’s what we believe. Here’s how we help.”
  • Proof Videos – “Here’s what working with us looks like.”
  • Presence Videos – “Here’s who you’ll be talking to.”
  • Transparency Videos – “Here’s what others won’t show you.”
  • Relatability Videos – “Here’s who I really am.”


When you send the right trust signals, your next client already feels like they know you—before they ever book a call.

⏱ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
0:00 – Why trust is the new currency in marketing
1:32 – The Video-First Trust Signal Framework
3:50 – Clarity Videos: Cut through the fog
6:35 – Proof Videos: Stories that convert
9:06 – Presence Videos: Meet them before they meet you
10:38 – Transparency Videos: The open kitchen of your brand
13:19 – Relatability Videos: Raw is rare (and rare builds trust)
15:46 – How to choose your first trust-building video

If you’re ready to stop chasing attention and start building trust, hit subscribe and grab the free framework to create your first trust-building video this week.

🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

201. The One Strategy Every Video-First Brand Is Using Now

201. The One Strategy Every Video-First Brand Is Using Now

This week we’re diving into the one marketing skill most expert businesses are still ignoring

👉 And it’s not ads. 

👉 It’s not shouting louder or going viral. 

It’s showing up in a way that others won't on video so you become the most known and trusted brand in your field.

In this episode of The Standout Business Show, I sit down with bestselling author and trust-building trailblazer Marcus Sheridan—the author of They Ask, You Answer and Endless Customers—to unpack why the future of marketing isn’t about louder content... it’s about radical transparency and human connection.

We dive into:
 ✅ Why 82% of all internet traffic being video is your wake-up call
 ✅ The single habit that separates the top 5% of businesses from the 95%
 ✅ How showing what others won’t (on video) gives you an unbeatable edge
 ✅ The "self-service revolution" that's rewriting how customers buy
 ✅ Why becoming your own media company isn’t optional anymore

Marcus doesn’t just preach content strategy—he built the fastest-growing pool company in the U.S. by showing everything his competitors were afraid to reveal.

If you're an expert, consultant, or service provider trying to grow your business in a crowded market… this conversation will change how you think about marketing forever.

Stay until the end for the #1 question Marcus asks every business owner about their content—and why it might be the most profitable question you ever answer.

Resources: 

Connect with Marcus Sheridan 

🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

200. Mel Robbins' Secret: For Experts Who Want Video Authority

200. Mel Robbins' Secret: For Experts Who Want Video Authority

What if the thing you’re avoiding on camera… is exactly what your audience needs to see?

In this episode, I’m unpacking the one skill most expert entrepreneurs overlook when they’re trying to be “good on video.”
And to start? We’re looking at Mel Robbins—no makeup, no script, no production. Just presence.
And over a million people watched.

Because being polished isn’t what builds trust.
Being relatable does.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why “professional” is not the same as powerful
✅ What makes videos memorable (even without the gear)
✅ 3 actionable tips to show up more human—without trying harder

If you’ve ever said “I’m just not good on camera,” this episode will shift how you show up—and why your presence is your most valuable marketing asset.

📌 Subscribe on Youtube to watch the video clip examples & for more episodes on how to build a brand that breaks through the sea of shameless.

🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

199. Feeling Invisible Online? Make Your Expertise Visible in 90 Days (without posting every day)

199. Feeling Invisible Online? Make Your Expertise Visible in 90 Days (without posting every day)

You don’t need to go viral.

You don’t need a trending sound, a big production budget, or a complicated funnel strategy.

Because the most powerful way to grow demand for your business?

👉 It’s one honest, human conversation at a time.

In this episode, I’ll show you why trust, not reach, is the foundation of a standout personal brand — and how short-form video can amplify the trust you’re already building behind closed doors.

Whether you’re on a call with a client, answering a common question, or sharing your take on something that matters — those real moments are your most valuable content assets.

And if you're thinking:
“I’m not sure I’m ready to be the face of my brand…”
“I don’t have time to create new content every day…”

This episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

  • Why scaling your content won’t help if you’re not scaling trust
  • How to turn everyday conversations into powerful marketing assets
  • Why you don’t need to be a performer — just a professional who listens well
  • How expert entrepreneurs are earning attention without the content machine

🎯 Belief Shift:
You don’t need more content.
You need more conviction.
And the simplest way to build it — is to let people see you doing what you do best.

This is your permission to stop performing and start showing up.


🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

198. The Attention Advantage: What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Can Teach You About Standing Out

198. The Attention Advantage: What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Can Teach You About Standing Out

What if the real reason your content isn’t landing has nothing to do with the algorithm—and everything to do with how you’re showing up?

In this episode of The Standout Business Show, we break down the attention revolution happening right now—and what expert entrepreneurs can learn from a surprising source: a grassroots political campaign in New York City.

Zohran Mamdani didn’t have a massive budget, party backing, or name recognition. But he crushed his opponent—a former governor—by doing one thing most expert brands aren’t doing: earning attention instead of buying it.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why traditional visibility strategies are failing
  • How to use short-form video the way it’s meant to work
  • The power of platform-native storytelling (and how to apply it to your brand)
  • The simplest format you can borrow from Mamdani’s campaign right now
  • Why listening is the most underrated marketing strategy today

This isn’t about politics. It’s about learning how attention actually works today—and using that to position your expertise in a way that breaks through the noise.

🎙 Plus, hear the powerful “man-on-the-street” clip that helped turn Mamdani’s campaign into a viral movement—and how you can apply the same principle to your own message.

📍Whether you’re building your authority on LinkedIn or looking for your next high-value client, this episode will help you rethink the way you show up… and how to make people actually care.

🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

197. Why Your Content Isn’t Building Trust (And What To Do Instead)

197. Why Your Content Isn’t Building Trust (And What To Do Instead)

If your content isn’t getting traction—if you’re posting regularly but still feel invisible—this episode is for you.

Please Note: This opens with me showing an 8mm home movie clip sharing a childhood hockey story that perfectly captures the chaos of today’s content marketing landscape: everyone chasing the same puck, saying the same thing, and getting nowhere. 

You've got to watch the video version on youtube to fully appreciate this!!

What can you expect in this episode? You're about to learn:

  • Why being helpful isn’t enough to make you memorable
  • The 4 ways expert entrepreneurs create standout moments that build real trust
  • Why myth-busting could be your most powerful content move
  • How to make your audience feel like you're speaking just to them
  • How your story can sell—without the sleaze

You’ll hear Mic Drop Moments from past guests like Andrea Merrill, Scott Wozniak, and Rich Brooks—each offering a fresh way to break through the noise without feeding the content machine.

✅ This episode is part 3 in our series on ditching the content machine—so if you missed the first two, be sure to go back and check out:
Ep 1: Why “Posting More” Won’t Make You Visible
Ep 2: Your Expertise Is Enough: Why Being Yourself Builds More Trust Than Trends

🎧 Hit follow and don’t miss next week’s episode:
 “Your Message Isn’t Boring—It’s Just Not Sticky Yet”

Past guests featured in this episode: 

169: Turn every speaking engagement into a $hit-ton of money - with Andrea Merrill

161. Is your brand legendary? - with Scott Wozniak

160. What makes your business remarkable? - with Rich Brooks


🎯 Want to create Mic Drop Moment videos that turn strangers into dream clients and elevate you as the most sought-after brand in your market?
👉 Book your Standout Call here: https://standoutcall.com

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

Thanks for tuning in. If you found this episode helpful, share it with another expert entrepreneur who’s ready to stop blending in.

Bio of The Standout Business Show: Unconventional Marketing Ideas, Business Growth Strategies & Personal Brand Insights

The Standout Business Show, is a dynamic podcast hosted by Brad Powell. This show is a refreshing departure from the ordinary, designed for Coaches, Consultants, and Agency Owners who refuse to blend in with the crowd.

Unlike traditional talk-show formats, The Standout Business Show is all about taking action. Each week, Brad Powell embarks on a captivating journey through the world of marketing, seeking out the most surprising and imaginative strategies to help businesses stand out.

Listeners can expect to uncover unconventional marketing ideas, effective growth strategies, and invaluable personal brand insights. By exploring these innovative approaches, you'll discover ways to make a bigger impact and differentiate yourself from the competition.

What sets The Standout Business Show apart is its interactive nature. The show is recorded live, allowing listeners to actively participate by bringing their unique perspectives and asking their burning questions.

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