BrandStack Podcast Episodes

BrandStack Podcast Ep 020 Have you ever wondered what separates superstars from the rest of us? Is it talent? Luck? Turns out, it might be something far more accessible – our capacity to receive love. Joie Gharrity, author of Being Your Own Superstar: How to Expand Your Love Capacity, joined Dale L. Roberts and me on the BrandStack Podcast to share insights from her extensive career in Hollywood. Her roles with the major studios included launching the first multimedia startup business for the...

BrandStack Podcast Ep 019 Ever dreamed of seeing your book featured on national TV? Hold that thought. Jason Jones, experienced publicist and founder of public relations firm Jones Literary, reveals why local media is your golden ticket to publicity success. In this eye-opening episode, Jason joins Dale L. Roberts and me to shares insider tips from his book, Landing Local Media: An Actionable Guide to Help Self-Published Authors Book Local Press, that will transform your approach to book marketi...

BrandStack Podcast Ep 018 Ever felt like promoting your book is a necessary evil? You're not alone. Many authors struggle with the idea of self-promotion, viewing it as bragging or inauthentic. But what if I told you that effective self-promotion could be the key to connecting with your ideal readers and making a real impact with your work? In this eye-opening episode, Dale L. Roberts and I had the pleasure of chatting with Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers and author of Self-Promote & S...

BrandStack Podcast Ep 017 In today’s fast-paced business world, effective communication is non-negotiable. Yet, far too often, our writing is bogged down by unnecessary detail, unclear phrasing, or outdated approaches. Enter Nancy Ancowitz, NYU career director, business writing expert, and author of the book Business Writing: Say More with Less. Nancy recently joined Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts on the BrandStack Podcast to discuss how to sharpen your writing skills by embracing clarity, co...

BrandStack Podcast Ep 016 In this episode of the BrandStack Podcast, I share insights from the LinkedIn panel at Podfest, where I discussed two powerful, lesser-known tools for creators looking to grow their presence and monetize their efforts on LinkedIn. 📖 Read more or subscribe at: rossbrand.substack.com

BrandStack Podcast Ep 015 Insights on Substack’s Potential for Podcasters from Podfest 2025 📖 Read more or subscribe at: rossbrand.substack.com

BrandStack Podcast 014 I test out Substack's new live video feature a few hours after Substack announced that livestreaming is now available to any publisher with at least 10 subscribers (free or paid). Until recently, this feature was reserved for select, high-profile creators. I also talk about how to go live from the Substack mobile app and why this is good news for creators. Plus, Angela Yuriko Smith of Authortunities joins me. Subscribe on Substack: rossbrand.substack.com

BrandStack Podcast 013 "Instagram for Business for Dummies" authors Corey Walker and Eric Butow share tips for leveraging Instagram for business, including how to use reels as the top of your funnel. Learn more: https://rossbrand.substack.com. It's the BrandStack Podcast hosted by Ross Brand. 📚 Get "Instagram for Business for Dummies" 👉 https://amzn.to/3CYZYEJ ------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 StreamYard 🦆 This episode was recorded using StreamYard, an easy-to...

BrandStack Podcast 012 Louise McDonnell talks about how to master your content strategy to boost visibility on the BrandStack Podcast. Louise's new book is the "2025 Social Media Planner & Guide." Learn more at https://rossbrand.substack.com It's the BrandStack Podcast with Ross Brand. Dale L. Roberts cohosts. 📚 2025 Social Media Planner & Guide (by Louise McDonnell): https://amzn.to/4i8opzw ------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 StreamYard 🦆 This episode was recor...

Valerie Morris talks about why storytelling is your secret weapon and how to captivate as a marketer and author. Valerie joins Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts to share tips from her book, "We're All Ears" Learn more: https://rossbrand.substack.com. It's the BrandStack Podcast with Ross Brand. Dale L. Roberts cohosts. 📚 WE'RE ALL EARS (by Valerie Morris): https://amzn.to/4hZEB6f ------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 StreamYard 🦆 This episode was recorded using Strea...

BrandStack Podcast 010 | Video | Show Notes Hall of Fame podcaster Dave Jackson talks about the things to do to profit from your podcast. Dave joins Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts to share tips from his book, "Profit from Your Podcast." Learn more: https://rossbrand.substack.com. It's the BrandStack Podcast with Ross Brand. Dale L. Roberts cohosts. 📚 PROFIT FROM YOUR PODCAST (by Dave Jackson): https://amzn.to/40RYyFU ------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 StreamYard 🦆...

BrandStack Podcast - 008 | Video | Show Notes Mark Leslie Lefebvre shares how direct selling increases authors' profits. Lefebvre is the author of "Wide of the Win," creator of Kobo Writing Life and director of business development at Draft2Digital. Learn more: https://rossbrand.substack.com. It's the BrandStack Podcast with Ross Brand. Dale L. Roberts co-hosts. 📚 WIDE FOR THE WIN (by Mark Leslie Lefebvre): https://amzn.to/3O5kTIy ------------------------------------------------------- ...

BrandStack Podcast - 008 | Watch the Video | Article & Show Notes Larry Roberts joins us to discuss how you can create your book in weeks with AI. He shares the story behind the creation of his book, Under the Red Hat. Learn more: https://rossbrand.substack.com Larry Roberts, author of Under the Red Hat, joins Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts on the BrandStack Podcast. 📚 UNDER THE RED HAT (by Larry Roberts): https://amzn.to/3UM4D35 ------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 St...

BrandStack Podcast - 007 How did Bee Smith’s book #BeeInspired become required reading in Iceland? Bee—a mental health counselor, social media personality, and PhD—shares her journey from live streaming to impacting students internationally with her lessons on resilience, forgiveness, and joy. Learn more: https://rossbrand.substack.com. In this episode of the BrandStack Podcast, Bee Smith sits down with Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts to discuss her book’s journey from idea to international impac...

The Social Shift | BrandStack Podcast - 006 Why is social media strategist Katie Brinkley shifting focus to choose community over clicks? We discuss why Katie believes real connections matter more than going viral, her strategies for building community from day one, and how creators can use social media as a tool rather than a destination. Learn more here: https://rossbrand.substack.com/ In this episode of the BrandStack Podcast with Ross Brand, Katie Brinkley shares insights with Dale L. Robert...

Nonfiction Showcase | BrandStack Podcast - 005 Angela Yuriko Smith joins Ross Brand and Dale L. Roberts to discuss opportunities for writers, her Substack newsletter, Authortunities, and her book, “How To Be an Authortunist.” It's the BrandStack video podcast. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaTYnePWPkQ Follow me on Substack: https://rossbrand.substack.com 📚 My Latest Books: → Video Podcasting Made Easy: https://geni.us/vidpod → 100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Prediction...

Does your podcast really need video? | BrandStack Podcast - 004 Ross Brand shares four reasons why your podcast really does need video. Follow me on Substack: https://rossbrand.substack.com. 🎬 Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGykF0pb1mk 📚 My Books: → Video Podcasting Made Easy: https://geni.us/vidpod → 100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 4: https://geni.us/100v4 ⚙ Resources for Creators & Authors: → https://livestreamuniverse.com/resources

Top 5 Reasons This World Series is Special | BrandStack Podcast - 003 The transcript below was provided by Substack and cleaned up by ChatGPT. Hey Gang, The World Series is about to get started, and I wanted to share an interview I did with a legendary player who wore both the Yankees and Dodgers uniforms and pitched in the last three World Series between the two teams. Does anybody know who that player might be? We'll come back to that in just a few minutes. Why The 2024 World Series is S...

BrandStack Podcast - 002 In this episode, I sit down with Kim Doyal, a seasoned podcaster and editor of The Spark newsletter. Kim has extensive experience navigating the world of email marketing and newsletters, and we dive into her strategies for building loyal audiences, embracing imperfection, and exploring the right tools for creators.We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including the evolution of newsletters, the rise of platforms like Substack, and how AI tools are transforming c...

A Feature I Didn't Expect | BrandStack Podcast - 001 The transcript below was provided by Substack and cleaned up by ChatGPT. Hey Gang, Ross Brand over here on Substack and in your email inbox, depending on where you're taking a look at this. Wanted to let you know, first of all, you probably now know, but I want to let you know that I am on Substack. And while this is a writing platform and I plan to do and have been doing some writing lately on Substack, I'm also going to take advantage ...