Authority in the Wild
Authority in the Wild is an unscripted podcast hosted by Gabe Marusca. Formerly The Nomad Solopreneur Show, Gabe turned the podcast into a space for authentic conversations to observe leaders in their natural habitat. With no place for corporate polish or staged stories. Through raw conversations with business leaders, marketing experts, and tech visionaries, he tracks down the insights, strategies, and truths established authority figures rarely share elsewhere. Join Gabe in the Wild, where he captures raw wisdom and turns it into actionable insights you can actually use.
Episodes
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In this episode, I talk with Bryan Yates, a former Disney producer and coach for creative leaders and entrepreneurs.
Bryan shares what it’s really like to leave corporate life and build something on ...
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In this episode, I sit down with Brian O'Connor, who has hired 91 people in Latin America with his talent business.
We tackle the biggest challenges founders face: the hiring process and building a m...
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In this episode, I talked with Douglas Lynam for a truly eye-opening discussion. Discover his extraordinary path from U.S. Marine to a 20-year Benedictine monk (with a vow of poverty!) to managing $...
Are you a digital nomad, remote entrepreneur, or borderless business owner confused about international taxes?
In this episode of Authority in the Wild, I interview Tom Blankenhorn, founder of Borderless Strategy and a former PwC tax consultant who now helps online business owners legally reduce their tax burden.
Learn:
- What tax mistakes cost digital nomads thousands
- How to legally stop being a tax resident of your home country
- Coun...
In this episode of Authority in the Wild Podcast, I welcome Nicholas Loise, founder of Sales Performance Team.
Nick breaks down:
- Filling the sales pipeline with low-cost tactics
- Using AI for smarter prospecting and follow-up
- Building trust when buyers are cautious
- Cold calling tips that still work in 2025
- Adapting offers and pricing during a downturn
Whether you run a small business or lead a B2B team, you’ll get clear steps to...
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Meet Charlie Uldhahl Christensen, the man on a 15,000-kilometer philanthropic journey from Denmark to Tanzania, aiming to bring clean water to remote African villages.
Charlie shares his experiences making this long trek, including his unexpected challenges like being detained in Nigeria.
Learn about his motivation, the impact of his work with the 'Walking for Water' ...
In this uncommon episode approach, I challenge Mark Raffan, who's in the Top 5 Negotiation Experts in the World, to coach me in becoming a better negotiator, so you can walk in my shoes and apply the learnings to your own business.
The founder of Negotiations Ninja, and author of 9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders, shared practical advice and real-time role-play tactics to help you execute successful negotiations ...
Many people think confidence is something that you're either born with or not. But is?
I chat with Christina Aidy PhD, a social psychologist and communication expert who challenges this belief and shares the psychology of building confidence using the science behind effective communication.
Christina shares how our beliefs shape our confidence and highlights the importance of understanding the 3 main layers: identity, body langu...
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In this powerful episode, I got the pleasure to chat with Vanya Panamska, a former successful executive, now a certified Hormone Yoga Therapy teacher whose breast cancer diagnosis revealed how disconnected she was from her own body.
Like many women, she was running on empty while trying to do it al...
In this episode, I speak with Jermane Cheathem, who has closed over $50 million in finance deals and traveled to more than 40 countries.
He shares his journey from a difficult childhood to building a 95% profit finance business.
We discuss the importance of solitude, dealing with fear, and how sales skills can transition into successful entrepreneurship.
We also explore the benefits of having an underdog mentality, the importance of g...
In this episode, I chat about ethical sales with Joseph Rockey JR, a serial business creator and sales expert. Joe explains how to change your sales approach to build better client relationships and trust.
Learn why making sales is not about using people but creating win-win situations.
Joe shares insights on understanding your client's needs, overcoming sales fears, and techniques to make your business thrive without your consta...
In this episode, I chat with Christian Dominique, a happiness expert and coaching consultant with over 25 years in healthcare.
Christian explains how we often choose unhappiness and directs us to rediscover happiness within ourselves.
With travels to over 150 countries studying happiness, he shares insights and practical tools you can start using today.
We discuss addiction, awareness, acceptance, and reconnecting with our true emotio...
Meet Brian Ondrako, a proud dad, entrepreneur, and guide for professionals ready to take control of their lives and careers.
Brian shares his inspiring story of overcoming debt and self-doubt after hitting rock bottom in 2008. He decided to take control of his life, focusing on growth and resilience.
Now, Brian helps others find their path through self-mentorship, podcasting, and writing.
He believes success comes from starting small ...
Meet Adam Nathan, CEO and co-founder of Blaze, the #1 AI marketing tool for teams of one.
Adam shares his journey with Blaze and why listening to customers is crucial for startup success. We dive deep into the importance of picking the right market, leveraging AI, and persevering through tough times. Adam also shares practical tips for new founders on finding product-market fit and scaling their businesses.
Tune in for valuable insi...
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In this episode, I talk to Oscar Owen, the world's #1 YouTube business strategist.
He helps business owners turn their YouTube channels into lead-generation machines.
Oscar explains why 99 percent of YouTube advice doesn't work for business owners and shares his strategy for creating compelling video content, growing a channel, and converting viewers into clients...
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In this special 100th episode, and the first using the new name, Authority in the Wild, I share my journey from earning $200 a month to traveling to over 25 countries while running my own business. Learn about the three pillars that helped me along the way and discover how I transitioned from a corporate job to...
In this episode, I was honored to interview Linda Ugelow, a speaking confidence and vocal coach and author of 'Delight in the Limelight.'
Linda shares her journey from being terrified of public speaking to mastering it and helping others do the same.
She discusses the underlying causes of speaking anxiety, often rooted in past experience,s and offers practical advice to address these fears.
Linda also talks about making fri...
In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Ron Chio, the founder of Clever Quokka. Ron shares his unexpected journey from a lawyer to a digital nomad, web designer, and marketer. He offers insights into transitioning careers, leveraging remote work, and the importance of clear, engaging and high converting web design. Tune in to learn how to improve your website for better conversions and more.
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In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Jodie Cook, an AI coaching platform founder, senior Forbes contributor, and competitive powerlifter for Great Britain. Jodie shares her journey from selling her seven-figure social media agency to founding CoachVox, a revolutionary platform turning thought leaders into AI-powered mentors. We dive deep into how she balances her digital nomad lifestyle while growing her busin...
Uncover Your Unique Brand Story with Stacy Eleczko. In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Stacy Eleczko, a website copywriter and brand messaging strategist for impact-driven brands. We explore how unique brand messaging can set you apart from competitors, the ethical ways of marketing in the age of AI, and actionable steps to improve your brand messaging. Stacy delves into her journey from educator to copywrit...
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