Welcome to the show where brands take center stage for your edification and entertainment. Known as “The MESSAGE Therapist™,” your host Hersh Rephun is a veteran advertising creative, publicist, and comedian.
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How do we stay sane, survive, and thrive in today’s world? On the Truth Tastes Funny podcast, writer/comedian Hersh Rephun explores the absurdity of life’s challenges, while engaging with experts who’ve dedicated themselves to finding serious solutions.
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Known as The MESSAGE Therapist™, Hersh Rephun has helped 100s of businesses refine their messaging. On BVR, he speaks with founders about the businesses they've built and how they're marketing them to the next level.
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The Magic of Meeting: Referral Diva Virginia Muzquiz Tells All
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Hersh met Virginia Muzquiz, the "referral diva," on his first Marketers Cruise in 2024. They've now done two cruises together and Hersh describes his guest as "a flashlight that emits good vibes, bringing your network into focus." Virginia joins Hersh to discuss building and maintaining a personal brand. They explore Virginia's journey, emphasizing…
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From Finance to Funny: Jim Flynn on Life, and it's Not Brain Surgery
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Jim Flynn shares his remarkable journey from the finance world to becoming a successful author. Following a life-altering brain surgery, Jim found a new perspective and direction in life, leading him to write bestsellers. The conversation delves into his influences, decisions, and the intersection of finance and writing. Jim and Hersh discuss their…
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Amanda Cassar: Financial Independence and Leadership Lessons
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Amanda Cassar is a dynamic financial expert, passionate storyteller, and seasoned speaker who brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to every conversation. With a Master’s in Financial Planning and expertise spanning budgeting, wealth building, insurance strategies, and financial abuse prevention, Amanda offers engaging insights tai…
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Balancing Goals and Distractions: Tina Collura's Advice for the New Year
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Tina Collura, an award-winning Productivity and Business Development Coach who leverages 14+ years of entrepreneurial expertise to drive businesses from surviving to thriving. Through personalized consultations, she helps business owners develop growth models that will help them secure deals and triples entrepreneurs' income swiftly. As a dynamic K…
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Roberto Capodiece on Blockchain Basics and Digital Ownership in the Modern Age
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Roberto Capodiece, a pioneer in blockchain and decentralized systems, joins Hersh to explore the transformative power of blockchain technology. The episode kicks off with an introduction to Roberto's extensive tech background and his dedication to digital innovation. They delve into the fundamentals of blockchain, addressing common misconceptions a…
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David Weiss on Questioning Reality and Rediscovering Personal Power
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David Weiss, also known as Flat Earth Dave, dives into the depths of alternative cosmology in this episode. He challenges the conventional understanding of space, gravity, and Earth's movement, sparking a discussion on the reliability of scientific evidence and expert credibility, including figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson. David and Hersh explore …
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Jill Lublin on Truth in Publicity, Kindness in Business, and Guerrilla Tactics for Success
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Jill Lublin is a 25+ year Media Magnet. She is a world-renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x Best Selling author. She and Hersh met on the 17th Annual Marketers Cruise - and are about to set sail on the 18th Annual Marketers Cruise! Jill has made thousands of stage appearances alongside celebrities such as Tony Robbins, Barbara Co…
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Navigating Burnout and Finding Purpose with Jean-Francois Lappas
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"JF" burned-out and quit his 6-fig corporate job during the pandemic. He then reset his whole life, and has since been investing his time and savings into building a business he’s truly passionate about. He believes that, for an individual to be truly happy, they must be supported in exploring all possible ways to self-realize. That's why - through…
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Who Made Lindsey Epperly the Boss? This Leader Talks Imposter Syndrome and Balancing Family & Business
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Lindsey Epperly is the CEO of Jetset World Travel, which she has scaled from a one-person operation into a team of over 80 dedicated members, recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing companies. She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 List and was most inspired by navigating her industry’s greatest crisis while expecting her f…
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Thomas R Wilson on Sensory Friendly Initiatives and Emotional Processing in Youth
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Inspired by his own experiences as a member of the Neuro-diverse and Mental health community, Thomas R Wilson is a professional Advocate, Writer, Consultant, Business Owner, and Sensory Friendly Event Specialist. In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh sits down with Thomas to discuss his work, which involves an empathic and person-first minds…
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Dave Fradin on Building Great Products, Tech Shifts, and the Role of Mediation in Management
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With over 50 years of experience in the technology industry, David Fradin has trained thousands of managers worldwide and has worked as a product leader at companies like Apple and HP. He has authored several books on product success, innovation, and design and has contributed to multiple publications and podcasts. Dave is on a mission to share his…
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Dame Clarissa Burt on Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Mental Health Challenges
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Dame Clarissa Burt is an internationally acclaimed award-winning media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker and former supermodel and winner of the Celebrity Survivor show! With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, this Who’s Who of International and American Women brings over 35 years of entertainment ind…
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Jordan Dugger on Overcoming Addiction, Entrepreneurship, and Building Impactful Brands
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Jordan Dugger is a former opioid addict, turned 8-figure serial fitness entrepreneur, real estate + angel investor, and physique + human optimization nerd.Alongside his wife, Erin, they founded two 7-figure online coaching businesses that have generated more than $27m in total sales since 2018.Jordan’s journey to success has been nothing short of r…
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The Power of Belonging, Self-Acceptance, and Family Health with Jeff and Liz Spitzer
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GET YOUR HEAD & HEART IN THE GAME! In this episode, Hersh welcomes Jeff and Liz Spitzer from Head Heart Health to discuss belonging and self-acceptance. Jeff and Liz share their journey in service-oriented business and coaching, highlighting the importance of positive recognition and emotional health in families. The conversation covers distinction…
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Sandra Possing on the Digital Nomad Life: Balancing Work, Travel...and Baby!
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AND BABY MAKES THREE! Sandra Possing, a dynamic speaker, coach, and lifestyle entrepreneur, helps driven millennial women uplevel their finances and manifest their dream lives. When Hersh sat down with Sandra, she was expecting and 3 weeks ago gave birth to Baby Rio! Born in Scandinavia, raised in Los Angeles, and currently based in the San Franci…
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Ashish Kothari on Neuroplasticity, Joy, and Mindful Living
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C'MON GET HAPPY!!! Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author, consultant and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations make flourishing their competitive edge and operate at their fullest potential. In his best-selling book, “Hardwired for Happiness,” Ashish outlines an easy-to-follow recipe that can …
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Mike Begg on Mastering Amazon Sales, Ad Placements, and Future Marketplace Trends
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Mike is an eCommerce entrepreneur, and currently, the co-founder of a digital marketing agency focused on the Amazon platform. He made the jump to start his own business and get into eCommerce while he was working in real estate for Sears and could see the writing on the wall that the company was going down. At the same time, Amazon was in its asce…
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Heroines, Mysticism, Villains, and Modern Parallels with Douglas Burton
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We've got a treat for our lovers of storytelling! Hersh sits down with Douglas A. Burton, a novelist and storyteller whose various works emphasize heroic women in fiction. Doug’s debut historical novel, "Far Away Bird," brought Byzantine Empress Theodora to life through an intimate biographical account. The novel collected numerous awards including…
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Trish Tonaj on Creativity, Mentorship, and Thriving as an Entrepreneur
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Trish Tonaj is an author, artist, and the Founder/Host of shareyourstories.online. A passion project built on a platform of mentorship and breaking barriers to success, SYS features global entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders sharing their best ideas. In 2024, the SYS Community introduced Marketing Grants “Funding for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs…
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Lawrence Dunning: Reinventing Life through Martial Arts & Business
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Lawrence Dunning joins Hersh to discuss reinvention through martial arts and business. They explore dreams, work-life integration, valuing time, and building client relationships. Lawrence shares insights on early career success, ambition, and the role of intrinsic goals in personal growth. The episode also covers defining 'enough' for life satisfa…
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Kelly Resendez on Abundance, Personal Growth, and Building Values-Driven Businesses
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In addition to being a mom, business executive at GoodLeap, a multibillion-dollar Fintech company, bestselling author, and influencer, Kelly Resendez is a true leader in empowering women to live a life of abundance. As a co-owner of GoBundance Women®, a membership organization for women dedicated to achieving greatness and abundance, Kelly is passi…
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Embracing Discomfort: Debra Stone on Global Perspectives, Adaptability, and Happiness
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In the wake of a heated and emotional US election cycle, Hersh sits down with international executive Debra Stone to talk through the business and personal cultures at play, from America to Europe and beyond. The Founder & Managing Partner of Prism Coaching, Debra holds a master’s in business management from Boston University. After more than a dec…
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Barry LaBov on Creativity, Personal Branding, and Navigating Market Noise
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Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a nationally recognized author, brand strategist, and honored guest here on the YES, BRAND podcast. He is the Founder and CEO of LABOV Marketing, Communications, and Training—a full-service agency that specializes in helping clients discover and celebrate their brand differentiation.…
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Navigating College Costs: Brad Baldridge on Planning, Financial Aid, and Parental Strategies
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Does the phrase SAVE FOR COLLEGE overwhelm you??? Today Hersh is joined by Brad Baldridge, one of the nation’s leading college financial planning experts. Brad teaches families the best ways to plan, save and pay for college so they can make their children’s college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. For over 20…
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Lori Lyons: Elevating Encore Entrepreneurs Online
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WHY WAIT? Lori Lyons is the founder of Igniting Your Business, a premier website design agency, and it is aptly named. Specializing in crafting digital experiences that captivate and convert, Lori empowers businesses - particularly "encore entrepreneurs" - to elevate their online presence. Chatting with Hersh, Lori shares how she ensures clients en…
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