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August 6, 2025 71 mins
Fabian returns because, to him, it's more than a feeling...   Join Daniel Herndon, Michael Salemi, and Aaron Douglas as they dive into an engaging conversation with guest Fabian Rodriguez, a celebrated podcaster from Indianapolis. In this episode, Fabian shares his journey from Culver Military Academy to starting a successful podcast, 'Drink Culture', and the trials and triumphs of growing it amidst evolving social media landscapes. They explore the significance of passion behind projects, the nuances of marketing, and the societal pressures of identity politics. With doses of humor and candid insights, the episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, professional advice, and thought-provoking discussions on why everyone seems to have a podcast today and the cost of caring too much about public opinions.  

Learn more about Fabian Rodriguez, podcasting and pickleball at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfrodriguez1/

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    00:00 Introduction and Host Banter 00:50 Guest Introduction: Fabian Rodriguez 02:12 Fabian's Journey: From Boarding School to Music 03:21 Transition to Podcasting and Business Ventures 06:31 The Rise and Fall of Drink Culture Podcast 12:06 Current Ventures and Pickleball Passion 17:48 The Viability of Podcasting for Businesses 32:54 The Importance of Starting with a Clear Vision 33:11 Adapting and Changing Course 34:12 Challenges in Measuring Marketing Success 36:39 The Role of Passion in Business 39:00 The Creative Side of Entrepreneurship 41:10 The Struggle of Identity and Purpose 41:44 The Pickleball Passion 43:14 The Sensitivity of Modern Culture 50:19 The Impact of Social Media on Opinions 01:00:08 The Controversy of American Eagle's Marketing 01:08:12 The Importance of Disconnecting 01:10:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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