Navigating Authenticity and Controversy in Media and Business

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The hosts discuss the importance of authentic and unedited conversations in business, focusing on the guest Pomp's expertise in merging audience building and commercial value creation. They explore the significance of authenticity in content creation and building a media presence, emphasizing the value of persistence and embracing potential backlash. The chapter also delves into de-risking in life and business, sharing insights on navigating personal beliefs online and the concept of being 'uncancelable' in the media business by embracing chaos and controversy.

Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, founder of The Pomp Letter, joins Erik Torenberg for a captivating, wide ranging discussion about modern media dynamics — recorded live in 2022 with special guests entrepreneur Jesse Genet, host of In the Arena Pod and Ryan Hudson, co-founder of Honey. They discuss building social and financial capital, Pomp's biggest lessons, and strategies for leveraging high-profile influence.

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LINKS:

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The Pomp Letter: https://pomp.substack.com/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:49) Diving into modern media and social capital

(03:36) Building an audience and business

(07:52) Intersection of media and business

(12:31) Tipping point in career trajectory

(14:40) Navigating controversies and cancel culture

(17:27) Sponsor: Beehiiv and Turpentine

(19:51) Social supply chain

(22:28) Role of values in business

(25:25) Employee activism

(35:16) Memorable Twitter feud

(42:53) Security concerns in the digital age

(52:03) Personal experiences with wealth

(01:04:50) Request for startups from Pomp

(01:11:22) Controversial views and cancel culture

(01:17:51) Wrap

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