Are you tired of watching less-qualified competitors walk away with the deals, while you stay invisible despite your expertise?

Shaan Rais unpacks the real psychology of leadership selling, sharing the bold strategies that transformed $500 beginnings into a multi-million-dollar personal brand. In this gripping solo episode, discover the urgent difference between the “smile and dial” crowd and leaders who generate authority, command respect, and cash real checks.

From making the right moves when prospects actually pick up, to negotiating five-figure closes in minutes, Shaan Rais uncovers the hidden rules of high-ticket branding that nobody else is teaching.

Listen now and escape the pain of being overlooked, underpaid, and stuck on the sidelines. The window for true brand dominance is closing. This episode delivers exclusive, battle-tested insights you won’t find anywhere else.

[00:00:13] – What most people miss when a prospect finally picks up the phone

[00:01:40] – Why adding “just one zero” to your client’s results changes everything—in your bank account and theirs

[00:02:39] – The real secret: “Everyone’s the person. It’s just not the program.”

[00:03:09] – How a mindset shift turns forgotten calls into magical new money

[00:04:06] – The winning move that closed $5K before an event even started—no pitching, just presence

[00:05:01] – “Let’s stop playing games”—the script that unlocks action from stuck prospects

[00:06:24] – When they run to you with their credit cards: The moment brand authority flips the room

[00:06:49] – Walking out with $45K—how breaking the “no money, no money” pattern reshapes your future

1. HubSpot
2. Grant Cardone
3. Patrick Bet-David

1. Connect with Shaan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
2. Get this best-selling book by Shaan: Billion Dollar Brand: Brand You and Add a Zero to Your Revenue!
3. Check out his game-changing programs:
4. Build your authority and leadership muscle fast - https://shaanrais.com/120-day-brand/
5. Turn ideas into profitable realities in 4 months - https://billiondollarbrandprogram.com/
6. Take your business from growth to domination -

Do you keep holding back, believing you need one more win, one more credential, one more dollar to finally step into the spotlight?

In this high-impact solo episode, Shaan, the evidence-based leadership strategist and luxury branding architect, unleashes the rarely told truth: You are already qualified. He peels back the layers of self-doubt sabotaging your brand authority and reveals the surprising framework that skyrockets high-ticket leaders and experts into eight-figure impact, no matter their starting point.

You’ll get the blueprint to reframe your wins, serve with confidence, and finally command premium prices without waiting for someday.

Tune in now. Every moment you stall is costing you money, visibility, and the legacy your expertise deserves. This exclusive episode shares proven insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Step into your real authority before it’s too late.

[00:00] – The shocking reason most experts stall at seven figures—hint: it isn’t strategy

[00:10] – What your life story proves about the authority you keep hiding

[00:33] – Why waiting for the “perfect moment” locks you into obscurity

[01:01] – The Branded Like a Leader Rule: Why a 7 can teach a 6 (and how this turns into cash today)

[01:40] – How Shaan paid his own tuition by betting on his early expertise

[02:18] – The mic-drop truth about permission, pricing, and already-activated leadership

[03:13] – Turning heartbreak and hardship into a paid authority platform

[03:38] – The toll bridge model: How people pay YOU to cross from struggle to success

1. Branded Like a Leader (Program)

1. Connect with Shaan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
2. Get this best-selling book by Shaan: Billion Dollar Brand: Brand You and Add a Zero to Your Revenue!
3. Check out his game-changing programs:
4. Build your authority and leadership muscle fast - https://shaanrais.com/120-day-brand/
5. Turn ideas into profitable realities in 4 months - https://billiondollarbrandprogram.com/
6. Take your business from growth to domination - https://shaanrais.com/120-day-scale/
7. Get predictable, high-impact results - https://shaanrais.com/120-day-brand-marketing/
8. Command stages,...

Are you transparently visible or just one voice lost in the digital noise? If you dream of multiplying your income and building an iconic personal brand, press play.

Shaan Rais hosts Aleric Heck, Founder & CEO of AdOutreach™and explosive video marketing strategist, as they unravel the real power moves that separate six-figure side hustlers from the world’s fastest-growing brands. From thrilling stories of going viral in a college dorm to polarizing ad hooks that made eight figures, you’ll learn how real, raw authenticity magnetizes leads and drives business at scale.

You’re not just here to consume. This episode bridges the gap between drama and dream, revealing the urgency of modern video, AI-driven authority, and why the pain of invisibility is costing you income, impact, and independence. Tune in now for an exclusive roadmap to the next level. The window to grow with real authority closes fast. Don’t get left behind.

[00:01:08] – The surprising “college dorm room” moment that sparked a multimillion-dollar agency

[00:05:30] – Are YouTube ads really eating Facebook alive? The bold hook that triggered millions in sales

[00:10:23] – Why most branding “fails”—and the hidden secret behind viral teaching that drives trust

[00:12:28] – Game-changing AI: Instantly create winning video thumbnails (and skip the designer drama)

[00:16:08] – You can’t take views to the bank: Why monetizing attention trumps empty virality

[00:18:41] – Cut through the noise: The unexpected power of origin stories and authentic self-marketing

[00:29:02] – ROAS band mastery: The hidden math behind massive scale, profits and dominating ad spend

[00:33:57] – $4,000 harmonica lessons? Shocking proof that video authority works for any niche

[00:41:54] – Why your “terrible” first video could be the key to life-changing opportunities

1. Inc. 5000 (Fastest-Growing Companies)
2. Video Authority (book)
3. thumbnailcreator.com (AI-powered YouTube thumbnail creator)
4. keywordsearch.com (AI ad targeting tool)
5. Proctor Gallagher Institute
6. Closers I.O. (Cole Gordon)
7. Dan Lok
8. Tanner Chidester
9. Tim Sanders (Private Label Masters)

Are you tired of feeling like you’re chasing opportunities while others effortlessly attract them?

In this solo power episode, Shaan Rais, acclaimed luxury brand strategist and the “King of Branding & Positioning,” returns from an elite cruise with Grant Cardone to reveal the counterintuitive principles that separate the thriving few from the thirsty many.

Discover why top-tier entrepreneurs never chase money, the difference between hunger and desperation, and how entering higher circles changes the way you talk, think, and build legacy.

If you’re ready to ditch the grind and finally claim your seat at the affluent table, press play now. Every minute you hesitate keeps you stuck in obscurity and off the path to authority. These high-stakes, rarely-shared insights are your invitation to a world most only dream about. Don’t miss out.

[00:00] – From the Grant Cardone cruise: What five days among billionaires revealed

[00:00:46] – The shocking truth about money: Why real wealth never chases and how you should pivot

[00:01:21] – The difference between hunger and thirst that marks future legends

[00:01:54] – Inside the 1% routine: Why isolation in the gym signals power

[00:02:51] – The wild world of billion-dollar conversations—losses, wins, and emotional mastery

[00:04:12] – Uncommon networking: Unlocking new rooms, new language, and exponential leverage

[00:05:02] – Why spending more can open doors the average never see

[00:05:22] – The real philanthropy motive: Flipping from seeking checks to cutting them

1. Grant Cardone
2. GCF Foundation
3. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma
4. Bimini
5. Starbucks

1. Connect with Shaan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
2. Get this best-selling book by Shaan: Billion Dollar Brand: Brand You and Add a Zero to Your Revenue!
3. Check out his game-changing programs:
4. Build your authority and leadership muscle fast - https://shaanrais.com/120-day-brand/
5. Turn ideas into profitable realities in 4 months -

Are you stuck in average, longing for breakthrough results in your business and brand?

This episode features Michael Bernoff, acclaimed founder of Human Interaction Technology Institute, in conversation with Shaan, the luxury brand architect behind the 120 Day Brand Program. Together, they expose the invisible traps that keep high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs stuck—plus the mindset and communication tools to shatter every ceiling.

Discover how language empowers, how personal story becomes your top asset, and why influence is the true currency for exponential growth.

This is your chance to uncover proven frameworks that others keep hidden, avoid stagnation, and claim victory in business and life. Press play now, as these are the exclusive insights top performers use to build legacy, authority, and unstoppable financial momentum.

[00:01] – The secret roots of influence: What happens when the schools won’t teach you

[00:05:33] – Why being “just average” can sabotage even your boldest dreams

[00:07:05] – The day “average sucks” was born—and how it rewrites your future

[00:12:04] – A single word change that flips your brain from stuck to unstoppable

[00:14:08] – The devastating mistake most parents and leaders make (and the confidence fix)

[00:18:03] – The sales technique that gives clients instant belief—and makes you unforgettable

[00:22:04] – How to use state management to win any meeting

[00:42:05] – Untold stories and unique value: Why your real origin unlocks business victory

1. Human Interaction Technology Institute
2. Average Sucks (book)
3. Jim Rohn
4. Tony Robbins
5. Jack Welch Management Institute
6. Scribe (Tucker Max’s publishing company)
7. Mind Movies (Glenn Ledwell)
8. Fight Club (Glenn Ledwell’s mastermind)
9. Cutco
10. Arizona State University

Michael Bernoff is the founder and CEO of Human Interaction Technology Institute, renowned for transforming how entrepreneurs and leaders use language to elevate influence and results. With over two decades as

Are you tired of feeling invisible, plateauing despite your expertise, and watching less-qualified competitors win? What if your leadership and brand could break out in thrilling, exponential ways, so your yearly income becomes your monthly, and you become the authority the industry can’t ignore?

In this origin episode, host Shaan Rais, the evidence-based “King of Branding & Positioning,” kicks off The Billion Dollar Brand Podcast, pulling back the curtain on his hard-won secrets for founders, CEOs, and experts laser-focused on scaling influence, impact, and income. Learn how leadership, money, and personal branding become your vertical voice, leverage point, and path to revolutionary growth.

Tune in now or risk staying trapped in slow, incremental progress, overlooked by the market. These exclusive, science-backed takeaways are designed to move you fast because you deserve authority, credibility, and the legacy only top leaders build.

[00:00] – Why being “the person” is your ticket to product, profit, and passion

[00:26] – “Add a zero”—A simple math for multiplying team, revenue, and impact

[00:40] – The real reason branding is about “who you are,” not just “what you do”

[01:11] – Uncommon focus: Are you the type of founder who leaves competitors in the dust?

[02:15] – The trim tab secret: A bottle cap move that can turn the barge of your business

[02:46] – Hockey stick growth or slow grind? The one leverage that unlocks revolutionary results

[03:30] – Evidence-based breakthroughs: Why motivation isn’t enough for high-performers

[04:07] – Why you must “read the label outside your bottle” to escape your business blind spots

[05:15] – Nutritional and relationship fitness—How non-traditional specialists drive multi-figure wins

[06:14] – Decoding billionaires: Pattern recognition habits most never see

[07:30] – No speculation, no wishful thinking—Only science-backed, proven strategies for leaders

1. Organizational Development & Change
2. IO Psychology
3. Evidence-based Leadership
4. The 7 Prerequisites to Success (Book)
5. HRV Optimization
6. Fortune 500 Consulting
7. Pattern Recognition
8. Trim...