In this thought-provoking episode of After the Set, host Gabriel Vangelatos sits down with Jake Wagner, a digital marketing strategist and founder of 4FP Agency, for a dynamic conversation that blends entrepreneurship, financial freedom, Greek heritage, and Burning Man wisdom.
Together, they explore how email marketing still reigns in a world dominated by automation, why real relationships are the most valuable currency in business, and how environments like Burning Man unlock creativity and human connection. Jake also reflects on the balance between wealth and lifestyle, the evolving role of community in entrepreneurship, and the influence of culture, spirituality, and mythology on how we build, grow, and lead.
This episode is a masterclass in personal branding, legacy thinking, and the power of staying human in an increasingly digital world.
Topics Covered:
- The truth about email marketing in 2025
- Networking, trust, and building authentic influence
- Artistic freedom, Burning Man culture & business creativity
- Florida wealth vs West Coast fluidity
- Financial literacy through a spiritual and cultural lens
- The myths we live by — and how they shape our business stories
Whether you're a founder, a marketer, or someone navigating the intersection of money and meaning, this episode will leave you inspired and re-centered.
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