Being Whale Vomit with Kevin Dubrosky

Being Whale Vomit with Kevin Dubrosky

Author: Danny Iny, Founder and CEO of Mirasee and Best-Selling Author September 6, 2016 Duration: 23:12

Whale vomit is gross. But being unique, relevant, and scarce isn't. In fact, to maximize profits, those are the three things you need. How do whale vomit and business tie together? Today's guest, Kevin Dubrosky, reveals the secret behind success in business, and the key is to be like whale vomit: unique, relevant, and scarce. If you want to know why 'whale vomit,' you'll just have to hear Kevin's story. Discover: Why the richest of the rich douse themselves with whale vomit The 3 step verification that will measure your success potential How Blackberry could have taken Apple down but didn't Keen insights on positioning your business, based on real life examples If you want to learn how to be like whale vomit… or rather, to be unique, relevant, and scarce, then you don't want to miss this episode. KEY POINTS: At 6:00 – Kevin reveals the story of how whale vomit inspired his new book. At 11:00 – Kevin explains how to find your uniqueness, or create it, based on 2 key factors: experience and offer. At 13:30 – Dominoes has cornered the 30 minutes or less market; Kevin talks about why that works for them, regardless of the quality of their pizza. At 16:30 – Kevin shares the story of how he tried to help Blackberry before their downward spiral, and the fatal mistake they made that could have been avoided. At 20:00 – Danny and Kevin discuss the ridiculous price of his first edition book, and how you can get the 2nd version for much less, to help YOU become whale vomit.


Each episode of Business Reimagined with Danny Iny | The Mirasee Podcast is a focused conversation that moves beyond surface-level tactics. As the founder and CEO of Mirasee and a best-selling author, Danny Iny brings a distinct perspective to these discussions, connecting principles from education and marketing to core business strategy. The dialogue naturally explores how guests-from seasoned marketers and authors to innovative startup founders-are fundamentally questioning and redesigning their approaches. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about examining the underlying mindsets and frameworks that lead to sustainable success and influence. You'll hear detailed stories of adaptation and principle, with every interview structured to extract concrete, usable insights. The podcast consistently delivers depth over breadth, ensuring each conversation concludes with clear, implementable ideas that listeners can apply to their own ventures. It’s for anyone who believes that the future of business is built on more thoughtful, human-centric, and adaptable foundations, and who wants to hear those blueprints discussed in earnest, substantive detail.
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