Social Proof Podcast

What separates entrepreneurs who thrive from those who struggle? On this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, Sted dives deep into scaling your business, mastering metrics, building the right team, and making smart financial moves — all while staying focused and avoiding the regrets most entrepreneurs face.From managing fluctuating revenue to getting funding without losing control, he shares real-life strategies that helped him build a seven-figure business by 29. Plus, he opens up about relationships, money mindset, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else.What you’ll learn in this episode:* How to double down on what’s working to safely grow revenue 📈* The importance of tracking metrics to make data-driven business decisions 📊* How to hire and manage A-players to fuel your business growth 👥* Revenue-based funding explained: helping others get money while making money yourself 💰* The truth about money, investment, and building long-term wealth 💎* Balancing life, relationships, and business at high speedOur Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most creators think posting more is the answer.This episode explains why that mindset is actually holding you back.In this conversation, we sit down with Omar (‪@Ohmeezzy‬ )creator who manages 20+ YouTube channels and works behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in streaming and content creation.We break down how the content game has really changed, why speed is hurting more creators than it’s helping, and what separates creators who build real influence from those who burn out chasing clips.If you’re posting consistently but not seeing growth… this episode will change how you think about content.In this episode, we talk about:Why posting 100 clips a day can actually hurt your brandThe difference between speed and intentionalityHow top creators package content for impact (titles, thumbnails & hooks)Why Twitch isn’t dead — but growing on it feels impossibleWhat most new creators misunderstand about consistencyHow one intentional video can outperform dozens of rushed uploadsThis is a must-watch for podcasters, streamers, YouTubers, and anyone building a brand online.👉 Subscribe for more conversations on content, culture, and creative strategy👍 Like if this changed how you think about content💬 Comment: Do you think posting more helps or hurts creators right now?Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, we break down why so many entrepreneurs feel stressed, unstable, and one bad month away from going out of business.We unpack what it really means to have a fragile business — one that depends too heavily on you, lacks predictable revenue, has no systems, and collapses when something goes wrong.If you’ve ever wondered:“Is my business actually stable?”“What happens if I stop working for a week?”“Why does one refund or slow month feel like a crisis?”This conversation will help you identify the weak points in your business so you can start strengthening them.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most business owners think AI is a tool.But what if AI is actually a filter and 2026 is the year it starts cutting people out?In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, David Shands and Donni Wiggins have an honest, uncomfortable conversation about how fast AI is moving, why so many business models are already in danger, and what separates the people who will win from the ones who will quietly get replaced.They break down why being hands on, selling time for money, and relying on outdated systems is becoming a liability, and why ignoring this shift could cost you your business entirely. This is not fear mongering. It is a reality check.If you are walking into 2026 without a clear reason why you cannot be replaced, this episode is mandatory.💡 In this episode, you will learn:Why AI is exposing weak business models faster than everThe types of businesses most at risk of getting replacedWhat actually makes a business irreplaceable in 2026Why effort and hustle will not save you this timeHow smart business owners are positioning themselves right nowThis is not a recommendation.This is a warning.If you are serious about surviving and winning in 2026, press play.👥 Join The Social Proof Community:🚀 The Morning Meetup: http://themorningmeetup.com📈 Actionable SEO Coaching: http://actionableceo.com🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations with David & Donni.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most people think they’re doing everything right when it comes to their health.Eating better. Working out. Taking supplements.So why do they still feel tired, inflamed, stressed, or off?In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, we sit down with a health educator who built a massive following by challenging how we’ve been taught to think about the body, disease, and healing.After suffering a life-changing health scare at just 21 years old, he went down a rabbit hole that completely rewired his understanding of health. What started as survival turned into a mission, and eventually a business that reached hundreds of millions of people online before being removed from major platforms.This conversation isn’t about quick fixes or trendy health hacks.It’s about questioning assumptions, understanding your body, and recognizing how environment, lifestyle, and systems play a bigger role than most people realize.If you’ve ever wondered why “being healthy” still doesn’t feel like it’s working, this episode will make you think differently.⚠️ This conversation challenges conventional ideas and may make you uncomfortable. That’s the point.In this episode, we talk about:Why symptoms aren’t always the real problemHow environment and lifestyle affect long-term healthWhat most people misunderstand about disease and healingThe moment that changed everything at age 21Why this message reached millions and then disappearedIf this episode made you think, drop a comment below.Subscribe for more conversations that help you see the game differently.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

January 1st doesn’t change anything until you change something.Every year people say “New year, new me”, set big goals, feel motivated… and then fall right back into the same patterns. This isn’t a discipline problem. It’s not laziness. It’s psychology.In this video, we break down:Why motivation fades in 24–48 hoursThe science behind why goals feel good before you do the workWhy most resolutions die before January 3rdHow identity, habits, and environment actually create changeWhy the calendar flipping doesn’t mean your patterns changedThis isn’t hype.This is about understanding how your brain works, why you sabotage progress, and what actually leads to consistency in your life, business, health, and habits.You don’t need a fresh start.You need a new identity.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most men are taught how to be strong, disciplined, and productive.Very few are taught how to feel.In this conversation, we unpack what really happens when men suppress their emotions, why so many high-performing men feel numb, and whether “not feeling” is actually strength or just survival.If you’re a man striving for success and wondering why things still feel off, this might sound uncomfortably familiar.If you love, work with, or are trying to understand a driven man, this conversation will help you see what’s really going on beneath the surface.This episode isn’t about being soft.It’s about capacity, leadership, and the cost of emotional suppression.📩 Business inquiries: billing@realsocialproof.com🔥 Subscribe for more episodes.👥 Join The Social Proof Community:🚀 The Morning Meetup: http://themorningmeetup.com🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations Follow David on IG https://www.instagram.com/dshands/👇 Comment your biggest takeaway📤 Share this with someone who’s going through a storm📌 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversationsOur Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Life can feel overwhelming during tough seasons, but acknowledging the storm is the first step. The hosts discuss how personal struggles affect business and the importance of identifying root causes of stress. They emphasize avoiding isolation and finding a supportive community. Practical strategies for stabilizing rather than pushing harder are shared, like setting smaller goals and avoiding major decisions when emotionally vulnerable. The conversation encourages introspection and the belief that growth can follow even the most challenging storms.

We need to have an honest conversation: Christmas has quietly become the biggest financial trap of the entire year.Not the meaning… not the faith… but the retail version of Christmas that pressures millions of families to overspend, overextend, and go into debt every December.In this video, I break down why we should seriously consider canceling Christmas — financially — and reclaiming the season from the marketers, retailers, and corporations that hijacked it.Here’s what we cover:👉 Why the average American spends $1,000+ on Christmas before travel, food, or alcohol👉 How nearly half the country EXPECTS to go into debt just to participate👉 The real history behind Christmas gift-giving (hint: it wasn’t always a shopping event)👉 How the retail industry turned a simple tradition into a billion-dollar sales machine👉 Why emotional pressure is the #1 reason people stay broke in December👉 How holiday debt destroys your finances for months after the tree comes down👉 And how you can celebrate without sacrificing your financial futureMost people don’t realize that Christmas, as we know it, was engineered — intentionally — by advertisers and department stores in the 1800s and 1900s. The modern Santa, the shopping frenzy, the wish lists, the guilt-driven spending… none of this has anything to do with the original meaning.This video isn’t about canceling family, joy, or tradition.It’s about canceling debt, pressure, and financial guilt.It’s about choosing peace over payments.It’s about stepping into the new year without dragging December’s mistakes behind you.🔥 If Christmas is keeping you broke, it’s time to rethink the tradition.Watch the full breakdown and let’s talk about it in the comments.#ChristmasSpending #HolidayDebt #FinancialTrap #CancelChristmas #MoneyTruth #WealthBuilding #HolidayOverspending #FinancialFreedom #DavidShandsOur Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone’s talking about AI…but most people are using it wrong.In this episode, Justin breaks down the real truth about AI, business, and why technology doesn’t fix broken thinking. If you’re hoping AI will magically save your business, your career, or your income — this conversation is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.This isn’t about prompts or tools.This is about how winners actually use AI.Justin explains why:AI only amplifies what you already knowPeople without systems struggle the most with AIAI exposes bad thinking instead of replacing itBusiness fundamentals still matter more than toolsThe people winning with AI were already disciplinedAI is leverage — not a shortcutIf you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or professional trying to figure out how AI fits into your future, this episode will save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.Want to build real skills, real income, and real leverage?Join The Morning Meetup — where entrepreneurs learn how to think, not just hustle:👉 TheMorningMeetup.comOur Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy