Disruptive Influence with Jeff Abracen

Shoaib Ahmed, Founder, Brand Storyteller, Ghostwriter, and Digital Nomad, joins Jeff to talk about building a business that actually works for you.

We get into personal branding that drives results, solopreneur freedom, the reality behind it, and how Shoaib curates what he calls his “little life”, for more freedom, flow, and focus. He shares how he approaches content, and what it’s like to ghostwrite for everyone from global execs t...

Mike Fata is a founder, investor, health advocate, and builder of movements. After losing 100 pounds, he co-founded Manitoba Harvest and grew it into a $100M+ hemp foods powerhouse, later guiding its $419M sale to Tilray. He’s now the CEO of Fata & Associates, host of the Founder to Mentor podcast, and an advisor to world-class natural product brands. Whether he’s mentoring founders or plunging into ice baths, Mike is all about...

Aransas Savas, motivational strategist and coach, joins Jeff to explore the real drivers behind creativity, influence, and personal growth.

They dive into why healthy conflict is essential for innovation, how to transition from chasing positional power to embodying personal power, and why authenticity, not conformity, is the real superpower.

Aransas shares how embracing play, curiosity, and even our perceived limitations can unlock n...

Rob Lawless set out to meet 10,000 strangers for one hour each. 7,000+ conversations in, the project has become more than a social experiment - it's a masterclass in empathy, presence, and the untold power of human connection.

In this conversation, we go deep into what drives Rob, how he turned a bold idea into a global movement, and what he's learned from spending thousands of hours truly listening. From growing up in a b...

Sales and communication expert & founder of the Art of Sell, Richard Moore, joins Jeff Abracen to dig into why most people are selling the wrong way, how to stop chasing vanity metrics, and what really drives business growth in 2025.

They discuss why content and engagement won’t pay the bills, how to ditch the spray-and-pray approach to sales, the power of deep, meaningful conversations over mass outreach, why client acquisition...

Presentation Coach, Creative Director, and Author, Ben Levy joins Jeff Abracen to break down the art of creative agency presentations, why the best idea doesn’t always win, and how to structure a story that sells.

Dig into the biggest mistakes people make in presentations (and how to fix them), why reading slides out loud is killing your pitch, how confidence in public speaking is built through preparation—not personality,...

Albany-based Alana Sparrow, Brand Strategist, Visual Storyteller, Founder of The VIB, and Chief Brand Officer & Co-Founder of The Foundry for Art, Design + Culture, joins Jeff Abracen to dig into why storytelling is the ultimate tool for branding success, the rapid rise of personal brands in corporate spaces, how confidence is built through action, scaling a business without sacrificing freedom, the impact of authenticity on tr...

In this extended episode, Darren Lee, Founder & CEO of Voics, and Podcast Host of Kickoff Sessions, joins Jeff Abracen to dig into how he built a 7-figure podcasting business from scratch, the importance of creating your own universe, how focus fuels success, learning through failure, why you should sell before you build, the importance of trust, the power of metrics, niching down and mastering simplicity, monetizing small audi...

Kasey Jones, Growth Strategist, Personal Brand Coach, Founder & CEO at The Solo CEO, joins Jeff Abracen to talk about how self-compassion is a superpower, turning hardship into strength and opportunity, how finding your ‘One Thing’ brings clarity and magnetism to your brand and business, why your insecurities might be your biggest differentiator, how personal branding creates meaningful connections, why Kasey is a mix between J...

Dhaval Bhatt, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Courage Inc., joins Jeff Abracen to share how he co-built Courage into one of Canada’s top and most awarded in under three years - crafting work for clients like KFC, CIBC, Kit-Kat, Taco Bell and Skip.

They chat about treating clients as collaborators, how to present big ideas & moving at the speed of culture, why the human-to-human approach matters more than ever, th...

Robb Gilbear, Coach & Founder of Growth Habit and author of Die Before They Do, joins Jeff Abracen to share how fear can spark breakthroughs, decoupling learning from school, how accountability transforms goals, using storytelling as a tool for connection, the clarity found in digital detoxes, and the power of forgiveness and empathy in healing. Robb also opens up about the personal growth behind his heart tattoo, why adaptabil...

Robin Waite, Business Coach & Founder of Fearless Business, joins Jeff Abracen to share why a 'boring business' might be for you, the 7/11/4 concept for building trust, simplifying offers for better outcomes, how fewer clients can mean better service, why giving away books is a winning strategy, how guesting on podcasts is one of the best marketing moves you can make...and so much more!

Chapters

00:00 Intro
02:37 Th...

Ben Albert, Founder of Real Business Connections and Balbert Marketing, joins Jeff Abracen to discuss the journey from accidental entrepreneur to podcasting expert, the power of local connection and how to build genuine business relationships, the essential role of gratitude, the importance of commitment and consistency in podcasting, the art of storytelling, monetizing a podcast beyond sponsorships...and so much more!

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Erica Rankin, Personal Branding Coach, Entrepreneur, Founder, and Host of the ‘You're Not a Bad Person’  Podcast, joins Jeff to talk about entrepreneurship, resilience and reinvention, navigating hustle culture, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of authenticity, the influence of mentorship, the impact of personal branding, her new course "The Magnitude Method"…and so much more!

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02:59 Resilience a...

Eric A. Brooker, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Bestselling Author & Coach, joins Jeff to discuss the transformative power of vulnerability, navigating personal struggles to find "enough," the impact of small gestures in building relationship capital, the importance of positivity in personal growth, resilience when facing disruption and change, keynote speaking, personal branding, embracing AI...cool glasses, Nike Bla...

Chris Stanley, Mini-Book Coach, 27x Author & Amazon Bestseller, joins Jeff to talk about the rise of mini books and the mini book model, building credibility through writing, overcoming writing challenges, finding your voice and audience, influences and inspirations (check out category pirates), running a life and business from a sailboat...and so much more!

Chapters

00:00 The Rise of Mini Books
03:08 Chris Stanley&...

Stefania Mancini, Vice-President, Product Management & General Manager Consumer Group Canada at Intuit, joins Jeff to talk about feedback and personal growth, innovative marketing, product management, lifelong learning and professional development, radical candor, catering to diverse consumer needs, keys to driving growth and innovation, mentorship and team leadership...and why she runs her group like a Formula 1 team.

Sam Browne, New Zealand-based LinkedIn Creator & Coach, Entrepreneur, and former Rock Musician, joins Jeff to talk about growing his audience from zero to 100K+, the crossover between music and LinkedIn, the 80/20 rule for LinkedIn success, creating and promoting digital products, embracing identity shifts in the face of burnout, the story behind his famous dinosaur emoji 🦖 ...and more!

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Jasmin Alić, LinkedIn Coach, Corporate Trainer, Copywriter, Brand Strategist & one of the most influential LinkedIn Creators in the world, joins Jeff to talk about the power of writing, building trust by sharing 100%, creating a community for greater impact, growing up in a war-torn city and his external influences, handling the pressures of being a top creator, leaving a legacy to be proud of, how he likes his burgers 🍔 …and ...