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by Rory & AJ Vaden
Welcome to The Wealthy and Well-Known Podcast — hosted by Rory Vaden and AJ Vaden, co-founders of Brand Builders Group. This is the show for mission-driven messengers who want to build reputation and revenue at the same time. Whether you're launching a book, scaling a business, or trying to become a recognized expert in your space, you'll learn how to craft a Monetized Personal Brand™ that drives massive impact. Each episode features real coaching, case studies from our 1-on-1 clients, and insider strategies from 8-figure entrepreneurs, viral speakers, New York Times bestselling authors, and trusted BBG partners. You'll hear directly from the minds behind some of today's most influential personal brands. Subscribe and turn on notifications — because your message matters, and the world needs to know your name.
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- Yesterday40 min
Who Not How: Dan Sullivan on Building a Business That Sets You Free
What keeps an entrepreneur motivated after the money, recognition, and early goals have already been achieved? Rory sits down with Dan Sullivan, co-founder of Strategic Coach, to talk about the mindset and decisions that have kept him growing after more than 50 years in business. Dan explains why successful people often feel behind, how measuring backward changes your experience of progress, and why entrepreneurs should spend more time working inside their unique ability. They also discuss Who Not How, hiring people who create an immediate impact, using money to buy back time, and the role AI can play in simplifying a business. Dan also shares why he refuses to consider retirement at 82 and why entrepreneurs may need to rethink the deadlines they attach to their biggest goals.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Burnout Is an Alignment Problem
Burnout can be difficult to recognize when you are still performing. You may be getting the work done, hitting goals, and showing up for everyone around you while your body and mind are quietly telling you that something is wrong. In this episode, Rory and AJ talk about what burnout looked like in their own life and marriage. AJ shares how years of sleeplessness, anxiety, physical pain, frustration, and overcommitment led to one of the lowest seasons of her life. She also explains the small warning signs she can now recognize much earlier. The conversation goes beyond workload. Rory and AJ explore why burnout often comes from misalignment: working for the wrong reasons, forcing yourself into roles that do not fit your strengths, or building a personal brand around what you think you should be doing instead of the message you actually feel called to share. They also discuss dread, physical warning signs, spiritual health, exercise, delegation, and the work you should consider outsourcing first. This episode is for high achievers who are tired of trying to work their way out of exhaustion and a
- 2 weeks ago43 min
Why Having Fun Is a Business Strategy
What happens when the business you once loved becomes the thing you are trying to survive? In this episode, Rory and AJ talk about why fun is not just a nice bonus for entrepreneurs. It can be part of the strategy that helps you stay in the game. They explore the tension between hard work and rest, ambition and contentment, productivity and joy. They also talk about why so many founders burn out, why money should not be the only scoreboard, and why the work you choose matters more than most people admit. Rory shares how Timothy Keller's Every Good Endeavor changed the way he thinks about work, purpose, and God's design for rest. AJ shares how comparison, overcommitment, and the pressure to keep up can pull people into a kind of hustle they were never meant to sustain. You'll also hear practical ways they protect fun and rest in their own life, including Sabbath, date nights, family experiences, physical activity, and daily moments that bring joy back into the rhythm of work. If you are building a business, leading a team, or realizing that your work no longer feels fun, this episode will help you rethink what it means to build something that lasts.
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Another Year Wiser
Rory and AJ are using this episode as a personal year-end review, but for listeners, it works just as well as a midyear check-in. In this conversation, they look back on the last 12 months and share what they learned, what they are leaving behind, and what they are taking forward. The lessons are candid and practical: leadership mistakes, sales process changes, retention challenges, team development, and the hard reality that many business problems start with the person leading the business. Rory shares what surprised him about the Wealthy and Well-Known book launch, why live webinars became a renewed focus, and how violating a core sales principle hurt the business. AJ shares what she learned about reactive leadership, putting people into roles before they are ready, and why a good leader does not say yes to every idea their team has. They also answer a community question about preparing for an important presentation and share one of the simplest ways to make a speech stronger before you ever start writing it. If you are reflecting on your year, your leadership, your team, or your next season of growth, this episode will help you ask better questions and take more ownership of what comes next.
- 4 weeks ago43 min
The Membership Mistake That's Costing You Recurring Revenue with Stu McLaren
If you have ever thought about building a membership, coaching program, or recurring revenue offer, this conversation will help you see the model more clearly. Rory sits down with Stu McLaren, one of the leading voices in memberships and online communities, to talk about what actually makes recurring revenue work. Stu shares why getting members is only one part of the business, and why the real leverage often comes from onboarding people well, helping them experience progress, and giving them a reason to stay. You'll hear why closed-door launches can create more momentum than always-open memberships, how deadlines help people move from "I'll save this for later" into action, and why list-building events can become one of the strongest ways to grow before a launch. Stu also breaks down why the first seven days matter so much for retention. If people feel confused, disconnected, or overwhelmed right after they join, they are already at risk of leaving. But when you help them get clear, connect with the community, and experience a quick win, the entire relationship changes. This episode is especially useful for experts, coaches, creators, and mission-driven entrepreneurs who want to build a business people do not just buy once, but continue to trust over time.
- Jun 23, 202634 min
10X Is Easier Than 2X: Dr. Benjamin Hardy on the Science of Scaling
10X Is Easier Than 2X: Dr. Benjamin Hardy on the Science of Scaling
- Jun 16, 202634 min
Are You Using AI… or Is AI Using You?
AI can make content creation faster, but it can also make your message easier to ignore if you let it replace your own thinking. In this episode, Rory and AJ talk honestly about where they use AI, where they draw the line, and why those boundaries matter for anyone building a personal brand. They explain how AI can help with research, content organization, titles, hooks, thumbnails, CTAs, and outlines without becoming the source of your thought leadership. You'll also hear their take on AI avatars, voice cloning, disclosure, and the trust risk of letting your audience believe something is you when it is not. If you are trying to use AI well without sounding copied, hollow, or generic, this conversation will help you protect the part of your message that only you can create.
- Jun 9, 202636 min
The Truth About Building a Paid Speaking Career
Building a paid speaking career takes more than wanting a stage. In this episode, Rory and AJ share what it really takes to become a professional speaker. They talk about the reps, practice, strategy, and patience behind a speaking career that lasts, and why speaking for free can be one of the smartest ways to build demand when you are starting out. You'll learn why associations are one of the best places to get early speaking opportunities, how seminars and self-hosted events can create revenue before big keynote fees arrive, and why your speech itself is your most important marketing asset. Rory and AJ also answer a community question about how to transition from free speaking to paid speaking without damaging relationships. If you want to get paid to speak, this episode will help you understand what to build, where to start, and how to turn your message into real business. CLICK TO SCHEDULE A FREE BRAND CALL
About Wealthy and Well-Known Podcast
Welcome to The Wealthy and Well-Known Podcast — hosted by Rory Vaden and AJ Vaden, co-founders of Brand Builders Group. This is the show for mission-driven messengers who want to build reputation and revenue at the same time. Whether you're launching a book, scaling a business, or trying to become a recognized expert in your space, you'll learn how to craft a Monetized Personal Brand™ that drives massive impact. Each episode features real coaching, case studies from our 1-on-1 clients, and insider strategies from 8-figure entrepreneurs, viral speakers, New York Times bestselling authors, and trusted BBG partners. You'll hear directly from the minds behind some of today's most influential personal brands. Subscribe and turn on notifications — because your message matters, and the world needs to know your name.
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