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By: Codie Sanchez
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 You can change your life and make a dent on the world. This podcast uncovers the unfiltered lessons from the smartest minds straight to you, in conversations so honest you feel guilty listening in. We believe the current way of thinking is not working. The average person has become unhappy, unhealthy and financially struggling. You are not that person. This podcast will kick you in the shin with truth and tactics they should have taught us but gatekept. Hosted by Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor and reformed journalist. You are a BigDeal to us. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Finance
Episodes
  • #1 Communication Expert: How To Become Someone Everyone Loves Talking To | Vinh Giang

    #1 Communication Expert: How To Become Someone Everyone Loves Talking To | Vinh Giang
    Nov 12 2026
    Vinh Giang is the internet's most influential communication coach. This episode breaks down why you're only as good as you can communicate, how the five components of voice can transform the way people perceive you instantly, and why the reason people interrupt you is because you're easy to interrupt. From the magic of planned spontaneity to why rambling is a sign of intelligence without prioritization, you'll learn how to stop being invisible in meetings, command a room without saying a word, and finally get people to take you seriously. In this episode, you'll learn: Why communication matters more than technical skill The five elements of voice that make your communication more engaging and memorable Why confidence is learned, not inherited, and how to command any room How standing during meetings and setting time limits can stop interruptions and make people listen Bizee handles the busywork and paperwork, so you can get your small business set up right. Check it out: https://bizee.com/codie?utm_source=codie-sanchez&utm_medium=creator&utm_campaign=pod-vinh-giang-2026-11 ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: You're Only as Good as You Can Communicate(00:00:59) The Magician's Secret: Why Great Skills Mean Nothing Without Communication(00:03:41) The Three-Step Self-Awareness System: Record, Review, Repeat(00:07:31) Imitation, Iteration, Innovation: How to Find Your Communication Style(00:10:13) The Five Components of Voice: Melody, Tempo, Volume, Tonality, and Pause(00:11:48) Why Monotone Kills Your Message and How to Fix It(00:18:58) The Five Components of Body Language: Posture, Gestures, Movement, Facial Expressions, and Eye Contact(00:25:56) Can You Teach Yourself Confidence? The Behavior-Based Answer(00:30:20) How to Be Insanely Fun to Talk To: The Pocket Full of Stories Method(00:33:20) Stop Rambling: The 3-2-1 Framework for Clear, Concise Communication(00:43:49) The Uptalk Problem: How One Vocal Habit Destroys Your Credibility(00:49:57) How to Stop Getting Interrupted in Meetings: Stand Up and Set the Frame(00:52:33) Practice in Low-Risk Environments: The Gas Station and Uber Driver Test(00:55:25) The Power of 'I Don't Know' and Why It Won't Destroy Your Credibility(00:56:53) The Economics of Appearance: Why How You Look Affects How Much You Make(00:59:35) Closing Thoughts: Get the Book and Start Playing Your Instrument ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Power, Seduction and War: How To Win In The Age of AI | Robert Greene

    Power, Seduction and War: How To Win In The Age of AI | Robert Greene
    Nov 5 2026
    Robert Greene is the legendary author of The 48 Laws of Power, a book that's been banned in prisons, celebrated by CEOs, and studied by everyone from rappers to world leaders. This episode dives into the darkest and most practical truths about human behavior, from why your friends are more likely to betray you than your enemies to how AI and technology are domesticating us into passive, powerless versions of ourselves. Robert reveals why children are better at spotting liars than adults, how 50 Cent taught him to negotiate like a king, and the exact body language cues that signal confidence, deception, and dominance. In this episode, you'll learn: How AI is making your brain weaker and how to fight back. The 3 most powerful laws from The 48 Laws of Power. Why hiring friends can destroy your business. How to read body language and spot lies, weakness, and power. Why distractions are keeping you from living a meaningful life. Want to buy a profitable small business that doesn't take up all your time? Join our upcoming masterclass: https://contrarianthinking.biz/bd_masterclass ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: The 48 Laws of Power and Reading Human Nature(00:00:53) The Domestication Problem: How We're Losing Our Edge(00:03:43) AI and the Death of Original Thinking(00:06:20) The Child Within: How Successful People Stay Impudent(00:08:11) The Three Most Powerful Laws: Irreplaceability, Boldness, and Formlessness(00:11:34) Law Four: Say Less Than Necessary and the Power of Silence(00:15:50) Nonverbal Communication: The Body Language of Power(00:19:21) Detecting Liars: Past Behavior and Forcefulness as Red Flags(00:23:15) Envy: The Invisible Gas Poisoning Your Relationships(00:37:23) Law Two: Never Hire Friends—Why Friendship Destroys Business(00:40:30) The Joker Was Right: Your Scars Come From Those You Love(00:41:06) Human Nature's Dark Side: Short-Sightedness and Emotional Immaturity(00:44:26) Optimism vs. Critical Thinking: The Balance Every Leader Needs(00:50:23) Abraham Lincoln's Strategy: The Power of Vision and Staying the Course(00:52:19) Know Your Soul: Protecting Your Uniqueness in a World That Wants You Average(00:56:35) The Sublime: What It Means to Be Fully Alive(00:59:05) False Sublime: Cheap Transcendence and the Addiction Economy(01:00:46) The Dynamical Sublime: Human Willpower Against the Impossible(01:05:35) Writing Sublime by Hand: Robert Greene's Post-Stroke Journey(01:10:17) Emerson's Truth: You're Capable of More Than You Think(01:14:49) The Near-Death Awakening: Life Is Insane and We Take It for Granted(01:20:55) The Art of Seduction: Choosing the Hardest Target and Loving the Hunt(01:24:19) Business Seduction: How to Recruit Top Talent by Selling Adventure(01:30:39) Favorite Stories: The Chauvet Cave and Connecting to 37,000 Years of Humanity ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • How to Completely Change Your Life in 60 Days (Or Less)

    How to Completely Change Your Life in 60 Days (Or Less)
    Nov 3 2026
    This episode breaks down the exact frameworks that separate people who set goals from people who actually achieve them, why most people are scared of growth and how to name those fears out loud, and the specific systems that will help you lock in, focus, and finish the year strong. From the four numbers you should track in business to why mental masturbation is the single reason most people don't win, you'll learn how to look at what you built, visualize what you want, and execute like your life depends on it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you don't need more time, you just need focus Kat Cole’s “hotshot” rule Why thinking about your goals is not the same as doing the work The Disney flywheel principle Why most people are scared of growth ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: 59 Days to Dominate 2027(00:00:31) The Timeline Truth: You Need a Deadline, Not More Time(00:01:32) The 2027 Strategy: Look at What You Built(00:02:22) Small and Consistent Beats Sporadic: Track Your Progress(00:04:42) Where We Lost: The Brutal Truth About What Didn't Work(00:05:42) How to Focus Like Your Life Depends on It(00:06:38) Context Is Everything: Nothing's Good or Bad Except by Comparison(00:08:01) 2027 Goals: Do Fewer Things, Focus on What You Really Want(00:09:07) Visualization: The Disney Flywheel and How to Build Yours(00:10:56) The Hotshot Rule: What Would the Best Version of You Do?(00:11:30) The Contrarian Flywheel: How Content, Events, and Products Connect(00:12:58) Anti-Visualization: Prepare for What Will Go Wrong(00:14:30) Go Out and Execute: Mental Masturbation Is Why Most People Don't Win(00:17:23) The Theme for 2027: Does It Convert, Compound, and Pay for Itself?(00:17:57) Make It About Them: Why Your Team Needs to Win Too(00:19:22) Definitions Change the World: Results Over Activity(00:20:38) Name Your Fears Out Loud: Why Most People Are Scared of Growth(00:21:44) Talent Has Nothing to Do With Success: The Commitment Advantage ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
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