My good friend Brad Jensen returns in a more casual conversation between two old friends catching up. We wanted to share this discussion with you, so we hope you come along for the ride.
Brad shares his thoughts on:
People commenting on "his account" as if he isn't even a real person
Never imagining the reach and impact of his content
Whether all of the engagement from social media is actually a positive experience and how he manages it
Being willing to admit when you missed the mark with content
A nuanced discussion about choosing sponsorship deals carefully
Can you eat fast food and maintain your weight—or even lose fat?
Practical tactics for navigating eating on the run
Getting clear on which treats are actually worth the calories
Why alcohol consumption is declining
Using non-judgmental language around drinking less
The challenge of responding to every message on social media while avoiding questionable tactics like appointment setters pretending to be you in your DMs
Thoughts on using AI to fake interactions with followers
And much more
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CHAPTERS
00:16 Reuniting With Brad
00:49 Conference Talk Stories
01:59 Fast Food and Weight Loss
03:10 Monetizing Content
06:30 Choosing Sponsors Wisely
08:02 Turning Down Bad Deals
10:38 Eating Out Strategy
15:11 Go-To Orders
16:25 Stop Wasting Calories
21:08 Food Pressure and Alcohol
24:32 Why Drinking Is Down
25:36 Cannabis Versus Alcohol
27:08 Aging and Hangovers
28:55 How Media Normalizes Drinking
29:42 The Sex and the City Myth
32:14 Why Content Tone Matters
36:02 The Steroid Story Lesson
40:26 Followers and Ego
43:10 DM Setters and Trust
45:04 AI DMs and Ethics
49:53 Why Human Coaching Still Wins
52:48 The Future of In-Person Coaching
54:02 Final Thanks and Wrap-Up
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