Royally Unhinged THE Podcast

Beets. Bears. Battlestar Galactica.If you know, you know.In this episode of Royally Unhinged, we’re taking a trip to Scranton and asking a question nobody expected: Was Michael Scott actually right?As it turns out, behind the awkward gift baskets, questionable decisions, and chaotic management style was a surprisingly valuable lesson about relationships, customer loyalty, and standing out in a world obsessed with automation.A...

Your business space can either whisper “welcome” or scream “we gave up in 2017.”

If you have a brick-and-mortar business, office, studio, or any place customers physically come to, your environment is saying something about your brand — whether you meant it to or not. We get into how your space shapes perception, creates experience, and becomes part of the story people tell about your business.

Because b...

One of the least flashy but most important parts of marketing: consistency.More specifically, we get into consistency on social media, why it matters, why so many businesses struggle with it, and why showing up over and over again usually matters more than chasing perfection or waiting for the “right” moment.And because this is us, the conversation also takes a turn into babushkas and all the things, because apparently ...

The worst looks in business?? Badmouthing your competition.

From subtle jabs to full-on public shade, we get into why tearing other businesses down is not a strategy, why social media makes people way too bold, and how online bullies seem to think the comment section is a personality trait. We talk about the damage this kind of behavior can do, how it reflects on your brand, and why some people are so focused on dragging others inst...

This episode was supposed to be about one thing. It was not.

Instead, we went down the rabbit hole of awards, titles, certifications, credibility, and all the ways people try to look official. In this episode of Royally Unhinged THE Podcast, we talk about what actually carries weight, what feels performative, and how easy it is for people to hide behind polished labels and impressive-sounding nonsense.

It’s the episode that cha...

Trade shows can be a goldmine… or a total mess.In this episode of Royally Unhinged THE Podcast, we’re breaking down the do’s, don’ts, wins, fails, and weird choices people make when it comes to booth setup and showing up as a vendor. From display mistakes to missed connection opportunities, we’re talking about what works, what doesn’t, and why some booths pull people in while others get complete...

Listener warning: this episode is definitely not PG. It includes adult humor, some inappropriate moments, and conversation that may not be suitable for younger listeners or for blasting on speaker in the office unless you are very confident in your HR department.We invited Victoria of Pink Slip Solutions on the podcast to talk about HR. 🩷💚What we got was HR solutions, spicy stories, ferocious curiosity, workplace realness, and th...

This one has heart behind it! We sat down with Mike and Stacy from Trinity Designs to talk about how their company started, why the name Trinity Designs carries so much meaning, the services they offer, the non-profit partnerships and how much they’ve grown over the last year. Their story is personal, powerful, and proof that purpose can build something incredible.It’s a conversation about business, growth, meaning, le...

This one is serving Big Brie Energy. 🧀 Brie is back again, and her rapid growth, the creative ways her business has gone above and beyond, and how leaning into what makes you different can become one of your biggest strengths. From memorable marketing to bold branding to all the cheesy goodness in between, this conversation is a fun look at what happens when a business fully owns its personality and uses it to stand out.This episo...

One Facebook neighborhood group situation and turns it into a much bigger conversation about online behavior, reputation management, and why social media can be such a brutal space for small businesses.What started as Paula recommending her friend for an upholstery job quickly turned into public commentary from someone claiming he hadn’t heard back. Except that wasn’t actually the case. The business had already responde...

An Olympic gold medal weighs 11 pounds?! Umm no… but Paula couldn't read.

Let's get into the wild reality of Olympic medals, Ilia Malinin’s big win, and the less-than-great attitude from another men’s skater who clearly did not love the outcome. And honestly? It opened up a bigger conversation.

Because this episode is not just about the Olympics — it’s about business, mindset, and how people respond whe...

Trader Joe’s doesn’t follow the normal rules of retail — and that might be exactly why people love it.

We’re breaking down how Trader Joe’s built a brand people are borderline obsessed with, why their marketing feels so different, and what businesses can learn from a company that wins by doing things its own way.

We get into brand loyalty, customer experience, standing out in a crowded market, and why so...

Some of the best marketing doesn’t look like marketing at all.

What starts as something simple… random… even a little ridiculous… can turn into something brilliant when brands lean into it the right way.

In this episode, we’re breaking down a few unexpected campaigns that prove you don’t need a massive production or complicated strategy to stand out—you just need to pay attention and move.

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What if everything marketers have worshipped about branding is shifting right in front of us?During a conference, Tarah heard a piece of info from a marketer and it’s stirring the pot: “Brands don’t matter anymore.” With AI changing how people search, discover, and make decisions, is brand loyalty dying… or just evolving?We get into the real question behind the controversy:Are people still buying into...

Gary Vee that hits a nerve for a lot of business owners: you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to get attention anymore.

With social media, notoriety isn’t something you have to buy — it’s something you build.

We talk about:

• Why consistency beats ad spend

• How people are overcomplicating marketing

• The real reason some brands grow while others stay invisible

• And why the internet still rewards people w...

Would you choose candy… or a potato? 🥔🍬

A house offered trick-or-treaters a choice: candy OR a potato. And by the end of the night? They were completely out of potatoes.

Why?

That weird little Halloween experiment shows something about marketing, differentiation, and standing out in a sea of sameness. If everyone is handing out candy, maybe your business needs to be the potato.

If you’ve been trying to compete by doing w...

The Brightness Hack Nobody Asked For

Have you noticed some Facebook videos looking… brighter? Flashier? Slightly strobe-y compared to the rest of your feed?

Yeah. So have we.

In this episode, we break down the weird juju happening inside the Facebook feed — videos that seem to pop brighter than everything else, almost like they’re engineered to hijack your attention.

We talk about:

• Whether this is a glitch or a gro...

What if everything we preach about digital marketing… isn’t the only way?

It’s the Amish — yes, the Amish — and how they’re building thriving businesses without websites, without ads, without social media, and without chasing algorithms.

Paula shares some firsthand experiences visiting Amish communities, and we unpack what modern entrepreneurs can learn from a business model rooted in reputation, ...

What if trying to appeal to everyone is actually the thing holding your brand back?

In this episode, we break down the story of Vans and how they didn’t try to dominate every market — they went all-in on one community. Skateboarders. Culture. Identity. And by doing that, they built a brand that outlasted trends, competitors, and copycats.

We talk about:

• Why niche focus beats mass appeal every time

• How Vans chose soul ...