Beyond The Brand

Beyond The Brand is the podcast for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals who know their brand is about more than just business—it’s personal. Hosted by Brand Strategist Rod Brinson, this show dives deep into the mindset, habits, identity, and emotional intelligence that shape the way you show up in the world. From solo episodes to powerful conversations, Beyond The Brand explores what it really takes to build something meaningful—starting with the person behind the brand. Because if you’re not growing, your brand won’t either.

Beyond The Brand is a business podcast hosted by Rod Brinson, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rod Brinson hosts Beyond The Brand, a business show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Nicky Saunders on Why Your Reputation Is Your Currency

  Jul 11, 20261h 3mS0

  <p>Nicky Saunders is the voice of content branding. Creator strategist, AI educator, and founder of Lions Behavior, she built her entire brand on one thing: being exactly who she is, everywhere she shows up.</p><p>Heard me mention Build Your Brand University in this convo? It's grown up since then. It's now House of Brand, my community for building a brand you actually own. Join us: https://community.rodbrinson.com</p><p>In this conversation we get into why your reputation is your currency, how introverts can build loud brands without burning out, the AI tools she actually...

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  Episode #7

  Built to Last: When Pressure Becomes the Proof w/ Thomie Venisee

  Feb 2, 20261h 3mS0

  <p>This conversation goes past success stories and surface-level wins. It’s about what endures.</p><p>I sit down with Thomie Venisee to talk about legacy, faith, discomfort, and the unseen work that shapes a life, a career, and a family that can stand the test of time. From corporate boardrooms to real estate, from personal loss to rebuilding vision, this episode explores the difference between being pushed by circumstance and being pulled by purpose.</p><p>We talk about confidence that includes fear, why graduation always comes before the next level, and how one step, one person, and on...

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  Episode #6

  Inside The Gathering Spot: Rod Brinson & Ryan Wilson on Community & Business Growth

  Jun 24, 202550 minS0

  <p>In Episode 6 of the podcast, I sit down with Ryan Wilson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot, to talk about something every entrepreneur needs to hear: your network matters more than you think.</p><p>We go beyond surface-level advice and get into the real:<br>• Why being in the room isn’t enough<br>• How to build meaningful relationships without being fake<br>• The difference between transactional networking and transformational community<br>• Why introverts might actually have the advantage<br>• And how to stop playing small just because you’re afraid of connection</p><p>Whether you’re building a br...

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  Episode #5

  Why You Should Be the Face of Your Brand (Even if You Hate it)

  Jun 18, 202552 minS0

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  Episode #4

  How to Make People Respect You Without Saying a Word (Hint: It’s Not Just About the Clothes)

  May 22, 20251 hourS0

  <p>In this episode, I sat down with my good friend and image consultant Jonathan M. Hall to talk about one of the most slept-on parts of your brand: how you show up.</p><p>And no—we’re not just talking about clothes. We’re talking about presence. Energy. How people experience you before you ever say a word.</p><p>You can post every day and say all the right things, but if your image doesn’t match your message, people will feel the disconnect. Jonathan and I dug into how your appearance, posture, grooming, and even your mindset...

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