Episodes

July 9, 2025

Trump Media Files for “Crypto Blue Chip” ETF

Bitcoin Universe Update | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 The top 3 Bitcoin updates you need to know — in under 3 minutes — to make your next move with confidence. 1. Peter Thiel Buys 9% of Crypto Miner Bitmine 2. UK Crime Officer Jailed for Stealing Seized Bitcoin 3. Altcoins Are Popping as Crypto Bills Advance 📖 Read more or subscribe at: rossbrandbitcoin.substack.com Bitcoin Universe is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
July 8, 2025

BlackRock ETF Crosses 700K BTC Milestone

Bitcoin Universe Update | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 The top 3 Bitcoin updates you need to know — in under 3 minutes — to make your next move with confidence. 1. BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Surpasses 700K BTC 2. Dormant Wallets Move 80K BTC After 14 Years 3. Whales Dump 500K BTC Over the Past Year 📖 Read more or subscribe at: rossbrandbitcoin.substack.com Bitcoin Universe is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Feb. 20, 2025

Unlock Your Inner Superstar: The Secret to Achieving Your Dreams

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...
Guest: Joie Gharrity
Feb. 13, 2025

Local Media Mastery: Your Path to National Recognition

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...
Guest: Jason Jones
Feb. 11, 2025

Unleashing the Power of Self-Promotion

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...
Guest: Julie Broad
Feb. 6, 2025

Master Business Writing with AI

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...
Jan. 22, 2025

Two Ways to Stand Out (and Cash In) on LinkedIn in 2025

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
Jan. 20, 2025

Why Substack is a Game-Changer for Podcasters

BrandStack Podcast Ep 015 Insights on Substack’s Potential for Podcasters from Podfest 2025 📖 Read more or subscribe at: rossbrand.substack.com
Jan. 14, 2025

Substack Opens Access to Livestreaming

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
Dec. 5, 2024

Instagram for Business for Dummies | Eric Butow and Corey Walker

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...
Nov. 26, 2024

Master Your Content Strategy | Louise McDonnell

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...
Nov. 21, 2024

Storytelling is Your Secret Weapon | Valerie Morris

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...
Nov. 19, 2024

Do These Things to Profit from Your Podcast | Dave Jackson

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 🦆...
Nov. 14, 2024

Direct Selling Increases Authors' Profits | Mark Leslie Lefebvre

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 ------------------------------------------------------- ...
Nov. 12, 2024

Create Your Book in Weeks with AI | Larry Roberts

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...
Nov. 7, 2024

How Bee Smith’s Book Became Required Reading in Iceland

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...
Nov. 5, 2024

Choose Community Over Clicks | Katie Brinkley

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...
Oct. 31, 2024

Opportunities for Writers with Angela Yuriko Smith

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...
Oct. 30, 2024

A Podcast Without Video — Why?

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
Oct. 24, 2024

World Series Special

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...
Oct. 23, 2024

Kim Doyal | Grow Your Audience with Newsletters and Email Marketing

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...
Guest: Kim Doyal
Oct. 22, 2024

Native Video Recording on Substack

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 ...
Sept. 17, 2024

Nonfiction Showcase: Authors Reveal Secrets

Join us for the Nonfiction Showcase, a virtual book fair that brings together creators, professionals, and publishing industry experts. Explore books on social media marketing, self-publishing, podcasting, and more. It’s the perfect event for anyone wanting to learn and grow in online business! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y2WXtZzASWU 📚 ✍️ More about the featured authors and their books: https://livestreamuniverse.com/authors 🎟️ Join eBookFairs: https://livestreamuniverse.com/ebookfairs...
July 25, 2024

Self Publishing for New Authors with Dale L. Roberts

Dale L. Roberts joins me to discuss his new book, “Self-Publishing for New Authors.” Get Dale’s insights on editing, cover design, formatting, book marketing, selling on Amazon and much more. 📚 Read the book: https://amzn.to/46o43Nl. 🎬 GO LIVE with STREAMYARD 🎬 This video was recorded and produced using StreamYard, a browser-based livestreaming video and podcast production studio. 🦆 Host your show with StreamYard: https://livestreamuniverse.com/streamyard/. ✍️ MORE BOOKS by Dale L. R...