In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Frankie Russo, a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record for using Imagination and Ingenuity to foster continuous growth.

They delve into what's missing for you to truly find what lights you up and gives you a competitive edge: your weird. They also touch upon the concept of failure as a gift, the incredible power of your child self, and what it takes to unlock your growth. The discussion emphasizes that neither knowing your WHY nor helping others unconditionally is enough, we must also embrace our weird.

Frankie provides an actionable and low-pressure way to figure out your WHY, your weird, and your genius as he guides Howie through the questions to discover it all for himself. He also presents us with a way to unlock continuous growth and how to reclaim our biggest superpower.

Episode Breakdown:

03:47 The culmination of Frankie's WHY

05:05 Staying sober and the concept of the limitless drug

09:33 The game-changing missing component: your weird

11:18 A simple way to figure out your WHY without all the pressure

17:27 Frankie leads Howie through some thoughtful questions to find his weird

24:08 Unlocking Howie's genius and what lights him up

28:00 The stagnation spiral that makes it hard for us to unlock our genius

29:29 What creates a real legend–you can learn from them

33:55 The importance of finding the neutral zone

36:23 How the first time Frankie hit rock bottom allowed him to grow

42:34 Change your relationship with failure for continuous personal growth

45:02 The first steps to take the leap to grow and be successful

47:37 The power of reconnecting with your weird at 5 or 6 years old

52:56 A letter to Frankie Russo’s younger self

From Our Guest:

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Get the books, The Art of Why and Breaking Why.

Tune into Frankie's podcast, The School of Weird.

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Legendary Quotes:

“ What I have found no matter what you do, is that you have to have a duality with your why, but also your weird, that's the key because your weird is that unique thing that only you own, and the magic is when you put the two together, I call it your genius.” – Frankie Russo

“ The industrial revolution is what created a lot of WHYs and what killed a lot of weird. But the people that go inside the Matrix, and know their WHY and they're weird and they live that out, are the people that change everything.” – Frankie Russo

“ I tell people all the time, we think that growth comes from success, but the truth is it comes from failure.” – Frankie Russo

It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽

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In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan is going solo. In a series of short episodes - Solo Sesh (sessions), he is bringing you the best strategies and ideas from scientific studies and the legends among us so you can live your version of legendary.

He delves into  how to build a magnetic personal brand at work, or professional brand, without being self-promotional, fake, or loud. The discussion emphasizes that if you're not shaping your brand intentionally, it's being shaped for you by default, and not always in a way you'd want.

Howie provides a clear definition of what a personal brand at work actually means, a three-step framework to build your brand from wherever you are right now, and real workplace behaviors that make your name carry weight and meaning.

Episode Breakdown:

01:00 The difference between brand and reputation

02:48 How Debbie turned her unintentionally negative brand around

05:20 The simplest definition of a professional brand

05:44 The 3 moves you can take right now to build a strong professional brand

08:26 The benefits of being top of mind because of your brand

From Me:

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Reach out to Rosa at Ideablossoms; she’s The Legend Effect’s podcast manager and is offering our listeners a 25% discount.

Legendary Quotes:

“ Here's the truth: your professional brand is your career insurance. It's the reason people recommend you promote you or think of you first for the next opportunity.” – Howie Chan

“A professional brand is the story people tell about you at work when you're not there, and that story is shaped by how you show up, what you contribute, and how you make people feel. This is not about becoming famous, it's about becoming findable, trusted, and top of mind.” – Howie Chan

“ So, three things. Own one thing, pick a lane. Match what you say with what you deliver. Be consistent and design micro experiences, help people experience you in the way that you want them to.” – Howie Chan

It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽

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In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Steve Martin, an expert on influence and persuasion and the CEO of Influence At Work, who learned and closely collaborated with the godfather of persuasion, Dr. Robert Cialdini.

They delve into how the answer isn’t always more data and what it actually takes to ethically persuade someone, the difference between winning the argument and winning the outcome, and the power of story for bringing someone to your side. The discussion emphasizes that having a compelling case is not enough to influence and persuade people.

Steve provides us with the three-part influence equation that’s behind effective influence and persuasion, and the biggest mistakes people make when trying to persuade others and how to avoid them. He also shares real-life examples of how to apply the ideas, tips, and techniques he presents.

Episode Breakdown:

03:11 The stories we tell ourselves and how they’re a tool of self-persuasion

05:30 How Steve ended up in the world of persuasion and influence

08:27 What most don’t know about Cialdini’s revolutionary book, Influence

12:12 Having a compelling case is actually not enough

17:35 You can be  a highly successful persuader and still be ethical

19:52 How to be an influential individual or brand, not just now but in the long run

23:12 The influence equation: how it came to be and what it’s all about

28:38 Applying the influence equation with real-life examples

32:52 How context affects influence and persuasion

35:44 The essential role of story in successful influence

37:54 The 2 biggest mistakes that keep you from the outcome you want

43:10 Get out of the trap of thinking you’re always the best messenger

46:38 The messenger traits that make people listen

49:11 Cost-effective ways to present your case in the most compelling way

52:37 The one skill that’s always in high demand even in the age of AI

55:53 How our feelings influence our decisions

1:00:40 A different way to present an idea that guarantees the best results

1:05:49 Steve’s reflection on his successful journey

1:08:06 A letter to Steve Martin’s younger self

Reach out to Rosa at Ideablossoms; she’s The Legend Effect’s podcast manager and is offering our listeners a 25% discount.

From Our Guest:

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Find all his books here.

Check out Steve Martin’s course for The Economist, Influence and persuasion in business.

Catch up with my interview with Will Storr: Storytelling: The TRUTH About What It Means to Be Human And The Secret to Influence with Legend Will Storr.

Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.

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