ENTREPREGANDA | Season 1, Episode 47

"Build Self-Trust" | The Expectation

Self-trust is the currency of empire builders. When you trust yourself, profits follow—because others feel your certainty.

Host Michael Stewart-Isaacs delivers a profit-maximizing episode on internal confidence, industry transformation, and why storytelling is the licensing secret weapon that turns nostalgia into billions.

In this episode, we trust:

Profit Income Tuesday: The 7 Day Game Plan Continues
Day two—turning operations into sustainable profit. Michael reveals: You can't profit consistently without self-trust. Every business decision, partnership, and negotiation requires trusting your instincts, experience, and vision.

"Build Self-Trust":
Michael unpacks why self-trust is the foundation of profit:

• You negotiate better when you trust your value
• You attract better partners when you trust your judgment
• You make faster decisions when you trust your instincts
• You protect your IP when you trust you deserve it

Doubt costs you deals. Self-trust closes them.

Headlines: Industry Transformation & Female Athlete Domination

Advertising Agencies Face Most Profound Transformation Since Print to Broadcast:
Three forces—AI automation, platform disintermediation, and industry consolidation—are reshaping agencies. Michael breaks down what this means: Agencies that don't adopt AI will die. Entrepreneurs who become their own agencies will thrive.

Zoom Launches AI Companion 3 That "Transforms Conversations into Action":
Meetings now generate instant action items, summaries, and follow-ups via AI. Michael reveals: If you're not using AI to accelerate execution, you're wasting hours daily.

Beyoncé's Cécred Partnership with Ulta Beauty:
Beyoncé's self-funded, science-backed haircare brand Cécred lands in 1,400 Ulta Beauty locations. Michael analyzes the masterclass: Self-trust allowed Beyoncé to self-fund instead of seeking VC capital. Now she owns 100% of a billion-dollar brand.

That's what self-trust creates—ownership, not dependency.

Coco Gauff, Highest-Paid Female Athlete, Inks Mercedes-Benz Deal:
Coco Gauff tops the 2025 earnings ranking with $31 million and secures a Mercedes-Benz partnership. Michael reveals: Young champions trust themselves to command premium partnerships. Age doesn't determine value—self-trust does.

Licensing News: How Storytelling Shapes Licensing Success
Michael dives deep into licensing trends and nostalgia-driven collaborations:

• Brands win by telling emotional stories tied to IP
• Nostalgia creates instant brand equity (think Stranger Things, retro gaming, vintage sports)
• Storytelling isn't decoration—it's the licensing deal itself

Example: Hot Wheels doesn't sell toy cars. It sells childhood memories, collectible culture, and aspirational speed. That story is worth billions in licensing.

The Expectation:
Michael introduces The Expectation—the energy you carry into every room, deal, and conversation.

When you build self-trust, you shift your expectation:

• From hoping for success to expecting it
• From asking permission to claiming authority
• From fearing rejection to knowing your worth

People feel your expectation. They either rise to meet it or disqualify themselves.

Beyoncé expected Ulta to say yes. Coco expected Mercedes to pay a premium. You must expect profit—or you'll accept scraps.

Build self-trust. Tell your story. Expect success.

This episode will rewire your confidence and unlock profit you've been leaving on the table.

ChiMax | I AM BRILLIANT