Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

Are you ready to take your brand to the next level? In this must-listen episode, I sit down with the number one go-to branding, marketing and personal brand expert, Sasha Strauss. Sasha shares his insider insights and practical tips for building a powerful brand that stands the test of time. Whether you're a small business owner or a marketing professional, you won't want to miss this game-changing conversation on developing a brand and personal brand strategy that will set you up for success. Grab a pen and paper, and don't miss out on the ultimate advice from Sasha Strauss – tune in now!   Discussion points 02:12 The difference between sales, marketing, branding and communications 03:38 Why teams silo 04:58 The misconception of salespeople 09:09 Why do some brands grow faster than others? 18:54 The crux of brand strategy 27:00 The definition of an entrepreneur 32:14 An analysis of Spencer’s personal brand   Show Sponsor:  Vault Hill: A blockchain-based technology company with an ecosystem comprising of a human-centric metaverse [https://www.instagram.com/vault_hill/?hl=en] Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Sasha Strauss https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashastrauss/ https://twitter.com/sashastrauss  

Randall Kaplan has invested in more than 60 tech companies and is the co-founder of several others – including a company that is part of the S&P 500 with nearly 8,000 employees. If there’s anyone who is well-equipped to talk about entrepreneurship, investing and business – it’s Randall. As one of America’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, Randall joins the show to share his must-listen-to tips on entrepreneurship, defining and achieving success, and what he looks for when he invests in other startups. This episode is loaded with advice you can’t find anywhere else from someone who has walked the walk himself.   Discussion points 00:02:47 Homelessness in LA 00:10:26 Randall’s definition of success 00:14:01 Philanthropical efforts 00:21:45 Randall’s career journey 00:27:20 Randall’s key to success 00:30:11 The definition of entrepreneurship 00:37:48 Randall’s failures 00:41:54 Randall’s lessons on success 00:45:06 How Randall assesses startups 00:51:01 Raising money for your startup 00:54:41 Randall’s thoughts on Web3 01:05:04 Randall’s entrepreneurial ventures   Show Sponsor:  Vault Hill: A blockchain-based technology company with an ecosystem comprising of a human-centric metaverse [https://www.instagram.com/vault_hill/?hl=en] Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Randall Kaplan https://www.instagram.com/randallkaplan/ https://www.facebook.com/randallk1  

In this episode, I am chatting with serial inventor, pilot, and rocket scientist: Dezso Molnar. Dezso invented the flying car – the Gyrocycle – and we discuss the potential for the flying car to revolutionise transportation and the exciting possibilities it holds for the future. Dezso also shares his journey as an inventor and the struggles he's faced along the way. He dives into his passion for aviation and the influential figures who have inspired him in his career. Tune in to hear Dezso's story and learn about the future of the flying car.   Discussion points 00:02:53 Who is Dezso? 00:04:08 Dezso’s fitness journey 00:07:59 Dezso’s first bicycle 00:11:05 Dezso’s relationship with his parents 00:24:58 How Dezso’s passion for aviation grew 00:38:00 Dezso’s first invention 00:39:19 Dezso’s current project 00:47:11 The struggles of an inventor 00:50:20 People that inspire Dezso   Show Sponsor:  Vault Hill: A blockchain-based technology company with an ecosystem comprising of a human-centric metaverse [https://www.instagram.com/vault_hill/?hl=en]  Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Dezso Molnar https://www.facebook.com/flyingcarracing  

If you’ve ever done a Beachbody workout in your living room then you’ll know this week’s guest on the show. He is the Godfather of personal training and the OG of at-home workouts: Tony Horton. Continuing our exclusive series in Los Angeles, Tony joins the show to share his phenomenal claim to fame as one of the world’s most popular personal trainers. In this episode, we ponder over a big question: Has society become weak? Tony also shares his early career struggles, his approach to personal training, his road to success and why happiness is his number one priority in life.   Discussion points 00:47 America’s obesity epidemic 06:58 Why does society shame people who work out? 12:28 The importance of happiness 15:35 Tony’s approach to personal training 19:22 Adapting to rapid changes in society 24:38 The price of honesty 30:25 Is sarcasm good or bad? 34:00 Tony’s secrets for success 41:02 What it takes to be a successful personal trainer 43:06 Tony’s experiences with infomercials 49:55 Tony’s early career steps   Show Sponsor:  Vault Hill: A blockchain-based technology company with an ecosystem comprising of a human-centric metaverse [https://www.instagram.com/vault_hill/?hl=en]  Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Tony Horton https://www.instagram.com/tonyshorton/ https://www.facebook.com/TonySHorton/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtg-WxwloE0cwFeIea7ckqw

The Spencer Lodge Podcast takes Hollywood! For the first time ever, we’re bringing the show to America to interview the world’s most prolific thinkers and doers. Joining the show to kick off this exclusive series is Darren Prince - Sports & Celebrity Agent and an advocate for addiction and mental health recovery. Darren represents icons like Magic Johnson, Charlie Sheen, Hulk Hogan, Carmen Electra, and many others. But, behind his mega success, is a tragic story of childhood bullying, severe feelings of loneliness, substance abuse and an addiction problem. In this honest and revealing conversation, Darren shares how he overcame the most challenging times of his life and found his purpose through this struggle.   Discussion points 02:20 Darren’s experiences with childhood bullying 06:10 Darren’s first experiences with narcotics 14:07 How success impacted Darren’s use of narcotics and behaviour 17:59 The friendships that Darren fostered 23:19 Life after Darren’s baseball card business 32:00 Facing his drug addiction 41:40 Finding God 44:37 Various interventions 48:22 Can money buy happiness? 51:00 About Darren’s NPO Aiming High Foundation   Show Sponsor:  Vault Hill: A blockchain-based technology company with an ecosystem comprising of a human-centric metaverse [https://www.instagram.com/vault_hill/?hl=en] Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Darren Prince https://www.instagram.com/agent_dp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenprince1/  

Do you procrastinate until the last possible second? If so, then this episode is for you. This week on the show I speak with Graham Allcott - entrepreneur, author, and self-proclaimed Productivity Ninja. Graham has cracked the code to combatting procrastination and maximising productivity - and this week on the podcast, he reveals his top tips. Graham shares his advice for enhancing productivity, managing priorities and using tech to become more efficient than ever before. This episode is packed with practical tips that you can implement today to help you master your mind and race through your to-do list.   Discussion points 00:03:27 Definition of a Productivity Ninja 00:04:45 The evolution of Graham’s learnings since 2014 00:06:45 Graham’s journey 00:16:14 The guilt around doing nothing 00:20:01 The 4-day workweek 00:24:08 The impact of tech to foster productivity 00:27:14 Does earning commission impact your productivity? 00:31:55 Understanding your employees’ drivers 00:39:39 Graham’s childhood 00:47:44 Is university a scam? 00:56:57 How to manage your priorities 01:00:56 How to assess value-adding activities 01:02:39 Writing his next book 01:07:46 Productivity tips 01:15:10 Lessons on money management   Show Sponsor:  Vault Hill: A blockchain-based technology company with an ecosystem comprising of a human-centric metaverse [https://www.instagram.com/vault_hill/?hl=en] Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Graham Allcott https://www.instagram.com/grahamallcott/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/grahamallcott  

Steven Kalifowitz is the marketing genius behind the world’s fastest-growing crypto app - crypto.com. He made a name for himself while spearheading the brand’s shift into sports marketing with breakthrough partnerships including UFC and Formula One, renaming LA's most iconic sports and entertainment venue to the Crypto.com Arena. In this episode, we dive into crypto.com’s approach to marketing and advertising, why they signed these large-scale partnerships, how they plan to continue growing their brand’s impact and how Steven sees the industry evolving. Having recently been recognised amongst Forbes’ 50 most entrepreneurial CMOs – it’s clear why Steven Kalifowitz is one of the most innovative marketers of our time.   Discussion points 02:39 Building crypto.com 06:17 Why crypto.com chose sports marketing as an avenue 09:21 Crypto.com’s marketing approach 18:55 Steven’s journey into marketing 27:44 Crypto.com’s strategic brand partnerships 38:52 Crypto regulation in the UAE 41:13 Is Dubai the future crypto centre of the universe? 47:13 The growth of the crypto industry 53:08 Where Steven draws inspiration from   Show Sponsor:  Vault Hill: A blockchain-based technology company with an ecosystem comprising of a human-centric metaverse: https://www.instagram.com/vault_hill/?hl=en  Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Steven Kalifowitz https://twitter.com/skalifowitz  https://www.linkedin.com/in/skalifowitz/ 

Cameron Herold is the mastermind behind hundreds of companies' exponential growth. The five-time best-selling author and Entrepreneurial Mentor joins me on the show this week to discuss all things startups and CEOs. Cameron, AKA ‘The CEO Whisperer’, and I discuss the top mistakes most entrepreneurs make, the recruitment tactics startups should employ, key skills every CEO needs and invaluable life lessons Cameron has learnt over the years. Folks, this man knows what he’s talking about – and after building three companies worth over $100 million – you’ll want to pay attention to what he’s got to say.   Discussion points 03:10 Cameron’s recent travels 08:30 Processing the loss of his father 14:08 Cameron’s entrepreneurial lessons 17:15 Mistakes other entrepreneurs make 19:30 Startup recruiting 24:00 Cameron’s role 25:10 How Cameron achieved success 27:00 Why most entrepreneurs have poor grades, bipolar and ADHD 31:40 Drawing inspiration from childhood experiences 37:54 Cameron’s books 42:55 Skills that CEO’s lack 46:45 Why Cameron is known as the CEO Whisperer 47:43 One key lesson from Cameron’s career 48:11 Negative experiences from previous events 50:46 Living a minimalist lifestyle 53:06 Cameron’s definition of success   Show Sponsor:  Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Cameron Herold https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/?hl=en https://ca.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxhPgUCzGQQw0XuT9EeAFg    

Josh Littlejohn MBE is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Social Bite in the UK. Social Bite started as a small chain of sandwich shops that began offering jobs and free food to homeless people. To date, Social Bite has employed over 100 homeless people and hands over 140,000 meals each year to those in need. I was inspired by Josh’s story and invited him onto the show to understand the homelessness problem in the UK, the solutions available, why people become homeless, and how Josh and his team are slowly combatting it. Josh’s journey is an incredibly inspiring story that will leave you feeling motivated to give back and create a better world around you.   Discussion points 03:45 Joshua’s journey 08:01 Employing homeless people 10:30 What society gets wrong 18:20 The payoff of giving back 25:50 Pay it forward system 28:25 Celebrity visits 30:06 Joshua’s goals 33:45 Joshua’s impact 36:33 Solutions for combatting homelessness 41:20 Why society chooses to help foreigners, over locals 44:14 How to respond to homeless people 45:58 Joshua’s supporters 50:31 What make’s Joshua proud 52:09 Social Bite’s workplace culture 53:45 Upcoming plans for the Social Bite village   Show Sponsor:  Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Josh Littlejohn MBE https://uk.linkedin.com/in/josh-littlejohn-mbe-85549518 www.social-bite.co.uk    

Dave Asprey is on a mission to help people lead healthier and happier lives by empowering them to biohack their bodies. As a professional biohacker himself, Dave has spent over $2 million USD to control his biology and aging, and optimise his health. “The Father of Biohacking” joins me on the show this week to talk about how we can take better care of our bodies to make them last a little longer. Dive in, be a student, and learn about the journey behind the world-famous Bulletproof Coffee founder, what biohacking is and how you can utilise it, how emotions and childhood trauma controls our adult lives, mental health and alternative treatment theories, and we discuss in detail the secret to losing weight, maintaining a balanced diet and reversing aging.   Discussion points   00:05:48 The journey behind Bulletproof 00:15:30 Listening to your body and emotions 00:17:32 Biohacking weight loss 00:24:44 Dave’s Upgrade Labs concept 00:34:09 How your childhood impacts your adult life 00:37:14 Tapping into one’s feelings 00:40:55 Treating depression 00:46:32 The Polyvagal Theory 00:51:58 Biohacking and changing a nation 00:55:58 The dark side of veganism 00:58:38 Why you should eat liver daily 01:01:01 The importance of eating grass-fed meat 01:03:31 Measuring your body’s age to prevent aging 01:07:15 Improving your sleep 01:09:25 The benefits of cryotherapy   Show Sponsors:  Smartkas: Providing food security as a service [https://www.instagram.com/smartkastech/?hl=en]   Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor [https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Dave Asprey https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/asprey/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveAspreyBPR