Unthinkable with Jay Acunzo

Exploring how magic-makers in marketing stand out from the noise by relying on their personalities. The importance of aligning goals before relying on a solution. Jay Baer's prolific content creation and Jessica Best's infusion of personality into email marketing. The differences between competition and backyard barbecue.

Travel and creativity are discussed in this podcast. It explores how travel can inspire and benefit our work, and how we can tap into those benefits without physically traveling. The podcast also shares stories about a barber with a side project to satisfy his wanderlust and an author and speaker who is always on the road. The speaker also reflects on their emotional state and discusses observations of their surroundings. The podcast concludes by discussing the positive effects of a project on their work and gaining a deeper appreciation for their own barbershop.

Exploring the addictiveness of finding the right writing process, the podcast discusses the joy of writing, establishing efficient processes, infusing personality into writing, and the power of fun in the writing process.

Richard Littauer's side project, 'The User's Drunk', gained viral fame as he drunkenly reviewed websites. He reflects on battling alcoholism and the societal implications of his behavior. The significance of side projects for self-discovery and personal growth is explored, with Richard sharing his experience. Taking action on ideas and facing failure are emphasized as key to becoming exceptional.

"Brilliance in Plain Sight" is an episode of a podcast where Jay Acunzo interviews Joe Lazauskas, Cara Hogan, and Chris Heivly. They discuss topics such as content marketing, creativity, journalism, craft, children, dogs, entrepreneurship, Mapquest, TechStars, startup incubators, and media. The episode explores the significance of crafting great content, finding inspiration in everyday things, evaluating ideas, approaching tasks with fun and playfulness, aligning brand values with the audience, and finding inspiration beyond competitors.

This podcast explores the struggles and lack of confidence in pursuing creative crafts. Angela Schneider shares her difficulty in finding confidence to pursue photography. They discuss the importance of internal desire, finding joy in the creative process, and the power of feedback. They also explore the significance of personal connection and meaning in creating content despite criticism.

This podcast explores the role of gut instincts in creating exceptional work, featuring a story about music legend Sting's subconscious pattern recognition. It delves into the power of intuition and gut feelings, drawing parallels between military training and business. The podcast emphasizes the importance of trusting preparedness over gut feeling and explores what it takes to succeed by relying on intuition.

Tyler Littwin delivers a memorable keynote speech, Orlando Scampington's side project is explored, comedy's power and the importance of trusting your intuition are discussed, and the deeper meaning behind Orlando's routines and the dual nature of a side project are pondered.

The podcast explores the process of creating compelling narratives from day-to-day stories, developing a unique storytelling voice inspired by Anthony Bourdain, and the importance of defining a target audience. They also discuss the need to compile captivating case studies and the editing process to embody the desired voice.

The podcast explores the power of recognizing and developing potential in music education, the importance of improvisation and curiosity in unlocking creativity, and the idea of not solely relying on data in business decisions. It also discusses the role of storytelling in decision-making and the impact of personal experiences and beliefs.