What separates entrepreneurs who thrive from those who struggle? On this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, Sted dives deep into scaling your business, mastering metrics, building the right team, and making smart financial moves — all while staying focused and avoiding the regrets most entrepreneurs face.

From managing fluctuating revenue to getting funding without losing control, he shares real-life strategies that helped him build a seven-figure business by 29. Plus, he opens up about relationships, money mindset, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* How to double down on what’s working to safely grow revenue 📈

* The importance of tracking metrics to make data-driven business decisions 📊

* How to hire and manage A-players to fuel your business growth 👥

* Revenue-based funding explained: helping others get money while making money yourself 💰

* The truth about money, investment, and building long-term wealth 💎

* Balancing life, relationships, and business at high speed 

Most creators think posting more is the answer.This episode explains why that mindset is actually holding you back.

In this conversation, we sit down with Omar (‪@Ohmeezzy‬ )creator who manages 20+ YouTube channels and works behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in streaming and content creation.

We break down how the content game has really changed, why speed is hurting more creators than it’s helping, and what separates creators who build real influence from those who burn out chasing clips.

If you’re posting consistently but not seeing growth… this episode will change how you think about content.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why posting 100 clips a day can actually hurt your brand

The difference between speed and intentionality

How top creators package content for impact (titles, thumbnails & hooks)

Why Twitch isn’t dead — but growing on it feels impossible

What most new creators misunderstand about consistency

How one intentional video can outperform dozens of rushed uploads

This is a must-watch for podcasters, streamers, YouTubers, and anyone building a brand online.

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In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, we break down why so many entrepreneurs feel stressed, unstable, and one bad month away from going out of business.

We unpack what it really means to have a fragile business — one that depends too heavily on you, lacks predictable revenue, has no systems, and collapses when something goes wrong.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Is my business actually stable?”

“What happens if I stop working for a week?”

“Why does one refund or slow month feel like a crisis?”

This conversation will help you identify the weak points in your business so you can start strengthening them.

Most business owners think AI is a tool.

But what if AI is actually a filter and 2026 is the year it starts cutting people out?

In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, David Shands and Donni Wiggins have an honest, uncomfortable conversation about how fast AI is moving, why so many business models are already in danger, and what separates the people who will win from the ones who will quietly get replaced.

They break down why being hands on, selling time for money, and relying on outdated systems is becoming a liability, and why ignoring this shift could cost you your business entirely. This is not fear mongering. It is a reality check.

If you are walking into 2026 without a clear reason why you cannot be replaced, this episode is mandatory.

💡 In this episode, you will learn:

Why AI is exposing weak business models faster than ever

The types of businesses most at risk of getting replaced

What actually makes a business irreplaceable in 2026

Why effort and hustle will not save you this time

How smart business owners are positioning themselves right now

This is not a recommendation.

This is a warning.

If you are serious about surviving and winning in 2026, press play.

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Most people think they’re doing everything right when it comes to their health.

Eating better. Working out. Taking supplements.

So why do they still feel tired, inflamed, stressed, or off?

In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, we sit down with a health educator who built a massive following by challenging how we’ve been taught to think about the body, disease, and healing.

After suffering a life-changing health scare at just 21 years old, he went down a rabbit hole that completely rewired his understanding of health. What started as survival turned into a mission, and eventually a business that reached hundreds of millions of people online before being removed from major platforms.

This conversation isn’t about quick fixes or trendy health hacks.

It’s about questioning assumptions, understanding your body, and recognizing how environment, lifestyle, and systems play a bigger role than most people realize.

If you’ve ever wondered why “being healthy” still doesn’t feel like it’s working, this episode will make you think differently.

⚠️ This conversation challenges conventional ideas and may make you uncomfortable. That’s the point.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why symptoms aren’t always the real problem
• How environment and lifestyle affect long-term health
• What most people misunderstand about disease and healing
• The moment that changed everything at age 21
• Why this message reached millions and then disappeared

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January 1st doesn’t change anything until you change something.

Every year people say “New year, new me”, set big goals, feel motivated… and then fall right back into the same patterns. This isn’t a discipline problem. It’s not laziness. It’s psychology.

In this video, we break down:

Why motivation fades in 24–48 hours

The science behind why goals feel good before you do the work

Why most resolutions die before January 3rd

How identity, habits, and environment actually create change

Why the calendar flipping doesn’t mean your patterns changed

This isn’t hype.

This is about understanding how your brain works, why you sabotage progress, and what actually leads to consistency in your life, business, health, and habits.

You don’t need a fresh start.

You need a new identity.

Most men are taught how to be strong, disciplined, and productive.

Very few are taught how to feel.

In this conversation, we unpack what really happens when men suppress their emotions, why so many high-performing men feel numb, and whether “not feeling” is actually strength or just survival.

If you’re a man striving for success and wondering why things still feel off, this might sound uncomfortably familiar.

If you love, work with, or are trying to understand a driven man, this conversation will help you see what’s really going on beneath the surface.

This episode isn’t about being soft.

It’s about capacity, leadership, and the cost of emotional suppression.

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There are seasons in life where it feels like nothing is working —

business gets harder, relationships feel heavier, and no matter what you do, it feels like you’re getting hit over and over again.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re in a storm right now.

In this conversation, we talk honestly about:

Why life feels heavier than ever

What storm seasons really look like (and why they don’t mean you’re failing)

The danger of isolation when you’re struggling

Why big goals can actually hurt you during certain seasons

How to stabilize instead of forcing growth

The mindset shift that helps you survive — and eventually heal

This isn’t about hustle.

This isn’t about pushing harder.

This is about acknowledging the storm, protecting your mental health, and learning how to move forward without breaking yourself.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, discouraged, or questioning yourself — you’re not alone.

And this episode might be exactly what you needed to hear.

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