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Entrepreneur fam, are you ready to transform your LinkedIn into a client-generating machine? 

In this episode of Not Nice. Clever, we're revisiting our conversation with Brand Strategist and LinkedIn Wizard, Tyler Mount who shares the 3-step LinkedIn marketing strategy that took his business from startup to 6-figures in just 12 months!!!

Tyler doesn't hold back—he's ...

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Struggling with your social media content? What if the struggle you’re hiding is actually the story your audience needs to hear?

That’s exactly what happened to Eric Simon, aka The Broke Agent  went from awkward open houses and commission panic… to running one of the most influential media brands in real estate.

In this episode, we go beyond the memes. Eric breaks down how he built...

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Is luck actually random—or can you create your own?

Today’s guest, Nicole Perone, says luck isn’t some mystical force reserved for the chosen few. It’s a strategy—and she’s living proof. As the SVP at the #1 retail mortgage company and host of The Billion Dollar Banker podcast, Nicole has been studying what she calls the science of luck!

In this episode, we dig into what it really ...

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Your brain on AI? Turns out, it might be shrinking. No, really. We brought on marketing legend Ann Handley to talk about what AI is doing to creativity—and how to stop sounding like every other ChatGPT-generated caption out there. 

If you’ve been tempted to let tech do the heavy lifting, Ann shares a smarter way to collaborate with AI without outsourcing your originality. We talk ...

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Today, we’re calling out the habits that are killing your confidence… because you can be brilliant at what you do—booked, busy, and bringing in results—and still feel like you're constantly questioning yourself.

Our guest today is the incredible Shadé Zahrai, a “leadership alchemist”, peak performance researcher, and the person top execs call when they want to stop getting in...

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Is being “too much” really the problem… or the power move? 

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Shivani Peterson—loan officer, speaker, coach, and expert in being unapologetically herself. Shivani is known for saying the quiet part out loud—on topics like money, motherhood, hormones, politics, mental health (you know… all the things we’re “not supposed” to talk about online)....

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You did everything “right.” So why does it still feel… wrong?
If you’ve built the business, hit the milestones, and checked all the boxes—but deep down you’re wondering is this it?—this conversation will hit home.

Today’s guest is Max Stephens—personal development coach, speaker, and author of What the Fck Do You Really Want?* Known for cutting through the noise and calling o...

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Feeling burned out but afraid to take a break from your business? You’re not alone. In this episode we are getting real about behind-the-scenes life pauses that had nothing to do with tropical vacations—and everything to do with real life.

We are also answering DMs and Not Nice Advice submissions about what it really looks like to take time off as a business owner without feeling ...

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Let’s be real, building a personal brand in today’s world can feel like performing on a stage while juggling flaming swords. 

But Theoni Rapo? She makes it look effortless and she’s here to tell you exactly how she does it. In this high-energy, no-fluff conversation, Theoni— viral TikTok creator, mortgage lending expert, and full-time mompreneur, pulls back the curtain on what it ...

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Ever freeze up mid-convo or replay awkward moments on a loop in your head?
You’re not alone, and today is the day we're going to fix that!

This week, we're revisiting our incredible conversation with viral Communication coach Cole Jennette! With over 478K Instagram followers, Cole is on a mission to help you feel more confident in conversations (even the cringey one...

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If you’ve ever waited to hit “post” until things felt perfect, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Candice sits down with Neel Dhingra—founder of Forward Academy and the powerhouse behind the Forward Conference—to talk about building your personal brand in public (awkward phases and all). From his early metal band days (yes, seriously) to hosting industry-shifting events that hav...

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Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things in your biz, but something still feels off? What if we told you that it might not be your mindset or your strategy—it could be your workspace!

In this episode, Candice sits down with Feng Shui master and founder of the School of Spiritual Design, Danijela Saponjic, to explore how your physical environment could be the silent saboteu...

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Let’s be real: working with other humans is one part strategy, two parts vibes, and sometimes just a teeny tiny dash of emotional rollercoaster.

That is why in this episode we're digging into the magic of the Enneagram! 

We’re joined by Sarah Wallace, founder of Enneagram MBA and host of The Enneagram at Work podcast. She’s breaking down how understanding your type (and your t...

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If you are an introvert who has thought thought “public speaking just isn't for me” this is your permission slip to think again.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Salvatore Manzi—transformational speaker, communication coach, and the low-key legend who’s helped hundreds of leaders own the spotlight (without losing their voice or their mind).

We’re talking: The hidden su...

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If you’ve ever been told to “just be yourself” online and thought, cool but... who even is that?—you are going to love this episode.

This week, we’re joined by the wildly magnetic Justin Schuman—Broadway star turned brand coach and authenticity whisperer who’s on a mission to humanize your personal brand and help you show up as you, not just a curated version of you. Did we mentio...

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🎉Our guest for our 250th episode is so incredible— it brought Candice out of maternity leave. No, really. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a coach is “worth it,” this episode will show you the ROI in real time.

From building a $3Billion+ real estate company to coaching top-tier entrepreneurs across the globe, Sharran Srivatsaa has a gift for simplifying what most people ove...

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Think building authority online means talking about your success? Think again.

In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we’re sitting down with San Diego real estate powerhouse and edutainment video expert, Jason Cassity, to unpack the power of story-telling and why the best marketers don’t make it about themselves.

Jason shares the biggest mistakes real estate agents (and entrepreneur...

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Ever feel like you're waiting for permission to step into your power? Not anymore, friend. In this episode, Kat and Candace sit down with the unstoppable Jenn Cody—author, podcast host, and life coach for fierce female entrepreneurs—who’s here to remind you that you hold the pen to your own story.

Jenn gets real about the wake-up call that changed everything: an unexpected di...

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Balancing business, creativity, and parenthood—is it even possible? According to Daniel Coffman, the answer isn’t as simple as we’d like to think. In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to juggle entrepreneurship and family life, why work-life balance is more of a myth than a reality, and how he navigates the constant push and p...