Sweat Equity

In this episode, Alex and Brian sit down with Paddy Galloway to discuss how to breakthrough on YouTube and win in 2026. From how to ideate, create thumbnails, structure your stories, down to the strategy we should execute, all of it is packed in this episode.
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In this episode, Alex and Brian cover the social media defining shifts brands need to focus on now if they want to win on social in 2026. The game isn't getting easier to play, and therefore, the rules of engagement are entirely different than 2025.
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In this episode, Alex sits down with Matt Choi, a successful creator, athlete, and entrepreneur. We discuss how to develop a signature series, when you should ditch a content concept, how to lock in brand deals, how to start as creator and then evolve into a category leader, how to pivot, and how to deal with the haters or negativity online.
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In this episode, Alex breaks down the entire playbook to win on Instagram in 2026 after driving hundreds of millions of views for brands. There's 12 key elements to succeed. And the same tactics and playbooks that worked in 2025, won't work in 2026.
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In this episode, Alex and Brain provide a masterclass on storytelling that provides immense value to any brand. They break down how to craft compelling narratives, position your unique perspective, and turn real experiences into stories that actually convert.As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week.
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