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 d...
Jul 17, 2019•36 min
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 toda...
Jul 15, 2019•33 min
Every successful person with a niche preaches that you must have a niche to have success... What about those of us unable to focus on one thing this week let alone a niche? On this episode I breakdown what those without a Niche or who I'm referring to as #TeamNoNiche have to do differently to stand out from the noise, leverage their personal brand and grow their business that those with a solid niche don't have to focus on as much! I firmly believe that if you have a niche you should own it and ...
May 31, 2019•29 min
As a moderator, interview and event host I take great pride in the work I do but sadly most panels at conferences are boring, disconnected or badly moderated. On this episode I breakdown all the work I do prior to an interview or panel to make a panel dynamic and engaging. I share my thoughts on the following topics: Why I don't supply panelists or interviewees questions What I ask for the panelist to provide me as the moderator Does which microphone panelists use matter? What role does crowdsou...
May 13, 2019•49 min
On 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 messenge...
May 03, 2019•41 min
For the past 3 years I’ve had a notebook on my coffee table or really multiple notebooks where I record different notes, emotions and thoughts while binge watching tv. Now just to put it out there I LOVE binge watching tv shows and find its a hobby of mine that allows my brain to switch gears much in the way going to the gym for some people helps them avoid burnout. The “tv notetaking” started with simple notes or ideas that were invoked while watching my favorite shows like Parenthood or Sons o...
Apr 24, 2019•37 min
“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 & a beanie! Af...
Apr 08, 2019•15 min
November 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 thes...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
When 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 proud pager-we...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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.... Wh...
Mar 07, 2019•35 min
Many 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 w...
Feb 20, 2019•44 min
On 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 s...
Feb 19, 2019•34 min
On 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 Br...
Feb 18, 2019•30 min
It’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 imp...
Feb 18, 2019•50 min
This 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 Landin...
Feb 06, 2019•34 min
My 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 FE...
Jan 31, 2019•32 min
Fyre Festival was a disaster and thanks to the Netflix & Hulu documentaries that were released recently there’s been a ton of buzz around the con as well as the strategies and tactics used by the event and the agencies working on it. After watching both Fyre Festival documentaries on Netflix and Hulu I sat back on my couch with the tv off for well over an hour taking notes on my feelings and thoughts for the shit show that was the Festival, the horrible human con man Billy McFarland, how bad...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 5 min
The idea of personal branding is not new, in fact many would argue marketers have been beating the personal branding drum to an almost annoying level over the past 7 years. Personal brand adoption seems to have taken hold with entrepreneurs, executives and those that consider themselves a “thought leader” but I believe not until every employee, manager and business owner embrace it will we understand the true power of personal branding. I’ve never liked the phrase personal branding so when I’m c...
Jan 10, 2019•30 min
Life 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 pla...
Jan 03, 2019•41 min
On this episode, I get a little mellow and talk about the links between "getting buy-in" and measuring our "success" with our competition! Sponsor Iographer: We are living in a mobile now world but to truly leverage the power of your mobile device you must go beyond its basic features leveraging external audio and lenses while looking professional and there is no better device to use than the iographer case. If you want to take mobile content creation to the next level you need the gear and the ...
Dec 18, 2018•14 min
The 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 Socia l - Zoomph - Buzzsumo - Google Alerts - Mention.com - IFTT Reddit Keyword Monitor Pro - Awario...
Nov 20, 2018•26 min
By 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 ...
Nov 02, 2018•34 min
When you treat your social media like a billboard, you get billboard results! No emotion No trust No conversation No community No conversion No 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 an...
Oct 19, 2018•30 min
What 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 ...
Oct 10, 2018•26 min
On today's episode, I discuss the power of word of mouth marketing, talk triggers and a new must-read book. How has wearing a hat and bright red shoes helped grow my business? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out! Inspired by the new book by Jay Baer & Daniel Lemin titled Talk Triggers! Get a copy of the book at http://www.TalkTriggers.com...
Sep 20, 2018•22 min
Are you ready for a special live podcast episode from HubSpot Inbound 2018 where 27k marketers gathered in Boston Massachusetts to talk about the future of inbound marketing? Okay maybe that opening sentence was made to give you FOMO but you guys are in for a treat as not only is this broadcasted from the live studio at the event but I have two special guests on today’s show. What you’ll hear discussed on this episode with my two guests David Meerman Scott and Andrew Tarvin: What’s changed with ...
Sep 11, 2018•57 min
I 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? - Minds...
Sep 04, 2018•26 min
On 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!
Aug 27, 2018•23 min
When I think travel I immediately think about Instagram and the travel influencers I know that are making it big having the “dream job” of getting paid to travel the world. But as I’ve been working and speaking at travel/hospitality events in 2018 the tone of most in the audience is of one that either feels digital has hurt their brand or they aren’t sure how to sell what they do on social media. On this episode, I share my experience at an amazing luxury travel event that I spoke at called Virt...
Aug 24, 2018•28 min
Brian 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 m...
Aug 05, 2018•26 min
