On this special “best of” episode of Gen X Amplified, we are replaying our very first interview and episode for the podcast! Yes, this is how it all started – with our great conversation with Chris Brogan, New York Times Bestselling author, consultant, speaker, and digital marketing expert.
Chris Brogan is president of Chris Brogan Media, offering business and marketing advisory help for mid to larger sized companies. He also helps small business owners through classes and webinars at Owner Media Group. Chris is a sought after keynote speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books and counting. His next book is about how companies can extend trusted relationships using AI, blockchain, chatbots, IoT, and video.
Chris has spoken for or consulted with the biggest brands you know, including Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Coldwell Banker, Titleist, Scotts, Humana Health, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more.
He’s appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for a cover story for Success magazine, and once even presented to a Princess. Tony Robbins had Chris on his Internet Money Masters series.
Forbes listed Chris as one of the Must Follow Marketing Minds of 2014, plus listed his website as one of the 100 best websites for entrepreneurs. Statsocial rated Chris the #3 power influencer online.
During this episode, we discuss many valuable insights, including focusing on doing for others as Gen X leader, and the importance of writing multiple ideas, reading, and taking action as a business leader.We also get to hear Chris sneak in a line from a famous 1990s sitcom opening theme!
Key Takeaways: How branding is really about defining “who you are” and people relating to your personal story Why the best leaders are really “servant leaders.” How instant gratification for content is now the norm – and why Gen Xers must pay attention Why people may be looking for even more real leadership than before Why generational labels can be important, but individuality should still co-exist What the generation after Gen Z may be called? The reasons why Chris’parents are not the typical Baby Boomer And so much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Chris Brogan’s website “Content Will Never Be King” blog post Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth Chris’ Sunday email newsletter His famous “Overnight Success” video Chris’ parents website Rick Astley singing “Uptown Funk” in London Become an Idea Machine by Claudia Altucher Evernote Chris’s Personal Theme Song “99 Problems” by Jay-Z & Linkin Park Thank you for listening!