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Independent Americans is a weekly news show hosted by Paul Rieckhoff. He’s a fighter, a patriot, and an independent political and media force to be reckoned with. After serving as a soldier in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff emerged as one of the most dynamic political and social leaders in America. In every episode, he breaks down the most important issues facing our country. And he interviews the most influential and compelling people. He’s taking on Republicans, Democrats—and everyone in between. ...
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Strategies, tips, and tactics to build your personal brand and your business and career with it. Featuring interviews with New York Times best selling authors, top rated public speakers, social media experts, and other masters of influence. Learn how to write, publish, and market a book, get paid to speak, launch an online course, and dominate your niche.
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212: What To Do When You Don't Like What You're Doing
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Recently someone in our community decided to close down a successful business because it felt out of alignment with what she wanted to do. In this episode, I talk through the steps you can take if you're feeling the same. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.…
You can have the greatest product in the world, but if you can't communicate the value of it, nobody's gonna buy. In this episode, I'm going to walk you through my process for writing high converting sales copy. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/211…
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103. Darren Walker. Ford Foundation President. Why Hope Is the Oxygen Of Democracy. How Philanthropy is Fighting COVID, Extremism, Inequality. Why Texas Is a Model for What’s Broken in America. How ...
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Independent Americans is your trusted, independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration. It’s a smart, fresh, candid perspective you won’t find anywhere else in the media. Winter is dragging on, but we’re bringing light to warm things up. Our host, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is tearing into a pivotal week in the quest for account…
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210: Christie Hawkins Just Crossed a MAJOR Milestone with Her Membership
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Christie Hawkins just crossed a MAJOR milestone of having a million dollar membership within two and a half years. In this episode you're going to hear how she did it! Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/210…
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102. Ken Feinberg. What Is A Human Life Worth? How Should America Face Another Tragedy? The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Special Master & Legal Expert on a 1/6 Commission, Justice, Merrick Garland ...
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Independent Americans is your trusted, independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration. It’s a smart, fun, candid perspective you won’t find anywhere else in the media. Guest Ken Feinberg is a master of disaster. He’s a leader who has been asked multiple times, by multiple Presidents, to do the impossible: to determine the dollar val…
In this episode, I want to talk to you about streamlining your offer. Because when you streamline your offer and your messaging, you are going to skyrocket your business. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/209…
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208: Her Membership Site Got Off to a Blazing Hot Start
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In this episode, Sapphire Gray joins the podcast to share how she got off to a blazing hot start with her membership and generated $40K+ in just 4 days with a very small audience! Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/208…
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101. Evan McMullin. The Independent Presidential Candidate on the Future of Independent Politics. The CIA Veteran Breaks Down the Insurrection. The Former GOP Strategist Analyzes the Impeachment and ...
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Welcome to Season 2. Yep, we’ve changed the name of the show. For 100 episodes, we were united in our understandable anger. We were united in highlighting for others issues that had us angry--and should have everyone angry. And we were united in turning that anger into positive impact. That positive impact inspired action, supported legislation, el…
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100. Sebastian Junger. The Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Filmmaker Dissects Our Country in Crisis. Exploring the Tortured and Fighting Spirit of America. Redefining Patriotism, Leadership and Freedom ...
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Before he was slain serving as a Capitol Hill Police officer, Brian Sicknick served in the Air Force. Officer Sicknick survived multiple deployments to the Middle East, only to be killed at home by his fellow citizens inside his own nation’s capital. He was the first casualty in America’s new war with itself. Our Congress, our military, the Republi…
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99. DISPATCH SPECIAL: Fred Guttenberg. The Heroic Parkland Dad Confronts Representative Majorie Taylor Greene. On The Anniversary of His Daughter’s Death, A Father Is Fighting A Member of Congress Who ...
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Just when you think things can't shock you anymore, politics in America finds a way. We now all know about Q Anon. And we’re learning more and more about the role it/they played in the January 6 terrorist attack on our Capitol. And over the next few weeks, as the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump unfolds, we’ll all learn more about the consp…
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98. Charlotte Clymer Returns. Understanding the End of Trump’s Transgender Military Ban. Vetting Denis McDonough For VA Secretary. Biden’s Busy First Week. The Next Domestic Terrorism Threat.
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Maybe you’ve slept better recently knowing that Trump no longer has access to our military. And to our nukes. But stakes are still high. As high as ever. And we’re gonna continue to break it down. This is not the time to rest---or even celebrate. That time is over. This is the time to stay focused and to stay vigilant. In this fiery episode, our ho…
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207: How To Prepare Buyers For Higher Ticket Offers with Marley Jaxx
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What's the best way to prepare potential buyers of your high-ticket offer? In this episode, Marley Jaxx is going to share some creative strategies she’s been using in her business to drive the sales of her memberships as well as high-ticket offers. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, v…
In this episode, I’m going to tell you why people pay for content when free content is readily available on the web, and why abundance of free content in your market is a good thing. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/206…
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97. SPECIAL DISPATCH: Wayne Smith. Reflections on Inauguration. “The Oracle” Returns. How We Heal Our Broken Country. The Promise the Future Holds.
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We finally have a new president. A president who wants to be a uniter. A president we all hope can reach beyond partisanship. No matter how hard it will be. This post-inauguration special of The Dispatches features an important conversation with a leader who is a national voice of reason — Wayne Smith—a man we call, “The Oracle.” He joined us back …
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96. SPECIAL DISPATCH: Dan Lamothe. The Washington Post Pentagon Reporter. BREAKING: 12 National Guard Soldiers Removed from Inauguration Duty. How Safe Is DC? Inside the Military Presence in Washington ...
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This pre-inauguration special installment of The Dispatches features an urgent conversation with a leader who is covering maybe the most important story in America right now: our national, military response to the rising, imminent domestic threat at the inauguration and beyond. As 25,000 National Guard troops envelope Washington, DC, The Washington…
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95. DISPATCH SPECIAL: Jason Dempsey. Are We Facing an American Insurgency? What Violence Is Yet To Come? Impeachment Gut Check.
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Most of the American media is looking back. In this episode, we’re looking forward. We are now truly a country at war. At war with the domestic terrorists. At war with the coronavirus. At war with a racist legacy. In 2021, America is at war with ourselves. The Dispatches is a quick-hit series of breaking news podcasts hosted by Iraq war veteran, au…
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205: The 3 Foundational Elements of Success Online
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If you're looking to grow your business this year, where should you put your focus? In this episode I'll tell you how to prevent yourself from getting distracted by focusing on what really matters. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/205…
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94. DISPATCH SPECIAL: Malcolm Nance. Is An Insurgency What Comes Next? America Under Attack.
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We are now truly a country at war. At war with the domestic terrorists. At war with the coronavirus. At war with a racist legacy. In 2021, America is at war with ourselves. The Dispatches is a quick-hit series of breaking news podcasts hosted by Iraq war veteran, author and activist Paul Rieckhoff that gives you information and analysis you need to…
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204: Everyone With Creative Ideas Should Get This Book
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How do you get your creative ideas out into the world? Even if you're surrounded by doubters? You're going to find out in this interview with the author of "Move The Needle" Shelley Brander. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/204…
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93. Chuck Hagel. Insurrection in America. Terror in the Capitol. President Mayhem blows it all up. All living SecDefs sound the alarm. The Dems take Georgia. What happens next? The former SecDef and Rieckhoff ...
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America is under attack from within. Domestic terrorists invaded the Capitol. President Mayhem is blowing it all up on his way out. For months on Angry Americans, we warned that this could happen. It’s a dark time for all Americans. But this episode will help you understand it, unpack the causes and failures, and prepare for what comes next. Chuck …
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92. Happy New Year with Henry Rollins. End 2020 and/or Start Your 2021 with the Iconic Punk Rock and Spoken Word Legend.
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It’s a perfect way to end 2020 and start 20201. With the American icon, punk rock legend, thought-leader, author, political activist and spoken-word master, Henry Rollins (@HenryRollins). Henry is one of the most interesting, most experienced, most entertaining, most thought-provoking activists in the world. And a conscience for America. If you lov…
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91. Stephen Colbert, Susan Rice, Mick Foley and More: What Makes You Happy? The 2020 Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivus/Holiday Special. Gifts of Insight from Our Best Guests to End Your Year On A High Note With ...
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Whew! We made it. 2020 is almost over. Finally. But before it is, we want to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Festivus and the entire holiday season with one little present of a pod for all our good little angry Americans all around the world. Our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) has coordinated with Santa for one last holiday gift for you: a spe…
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90. Jason Alexander. He’s back! Our Second Annual Festivus Holiday Special with Jason. Rieckhoff’s Christmas List For America. VA Secretary Wilkie Must Resign. Tom Cruise is Not Wrong. COVID Blessed. Pancakes ...
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Festivus is here again! And so is the great Jason Alexander. Star of stage and screen, winner of Tonys and Golden Globes, loved worldwide as George Constanza on Seinfeld, and insightful dropper of knowledge. Festivus is a secular holiday, made famous by the show Seinfeld and is celebrated on December 23, as an alternative to the pressures and comme…
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89. Admiral James Stavridis. The Brilliant Navy 4-Star and Rieckhoff Break Down the Pandemic, Trump vs the Pentagon, Biden’s Controversial Picks for Veterans Affairs and Defense, The Future of Independent ...
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The anniversary of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor was this week. And almost exactly 79 years later, American is experiencing a Pearl Harbor loss of life from the pandemic every single day. And just like after Pearl Harbor, our national response will be led by America’s military. It’s the Department of Defense (and the Department of Veterans…
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203: Two Keys To More Momentum In Your Marketing
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Recently we deployed a brand new marketing campaign that proved to be a BIG winner. In this episode I'll explain the two keys that made it work. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/203By Stu McLaren
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88. Dr. Paul Haser. Winter is Here. Inside an Emergency Room Fighting the Virus. COVID is Like Glitter. New York: From the Pearl Harbor of the American Pandemic to Occupied France. Trump Vetoing the Defense ...
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Winter is here. And we’ve got one last very hard month of 2020. But as the weather turns cold, our country is burning with the virus. With the pandemic surging nationwide, our independent host, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) breaks it down and rips into the most under-reported story in America: Trump’s ongoing purge of the Pentagon. Our national s…
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87. Rachel Maddow (Replay). Thanksgiving 2020. A Conversation to Warm Your Heart, Feed Your Brain, and Inspire Your Soul.
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2020 has been a feast of insanity and stress. But even in a pandemic, there is still reason to be thankful. And this Thanksgiving season, after 86 episodes of Angry Americans, we’re extremely thankful for all the important, inspiring and iconic guests that have joined us. And few have been more popular than Rachel Maddow (@Maddow). [9:10] Loved by …
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202: High Level Thoughts For Every Entrepreneur
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During a mastermind I was asked "what should I be doing as the owner of my company?" In this episode, I'll give you four high level thoughts that every entrepreneur should be thinking about. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/202…
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86. Chuck D. Fighting the Power (2020 Remix). Public Enemy’s Iconic Founder on Trump, Biden, Harris, Black Lives Matter, SpaceX, Getting Old, Advice from Prince, the Future of Music, the NY Knicks.
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As America faces power fights like we’ve never seen before, the legendary founder of Public Enemy joins us to explore and explain fighting the power: 2020 style. This is Chuck D--a voice of consciousness, outrage, inspiration and action for over 35 years---unplugged and uninterrupted. Just when our country needs it the most. Chuck D (@MisterChuckD)…
I get asked all the time "how do I get more traffic?" It's the wrong question to ask and after reading Russell Brunson's Traffic Secrets book I was reminded of an old research hack I used to use with a past business to find the traffic. I share my process in this episode. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all th…
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85. General Barry McCaffrey. Biden Wins. BUT “You should be alarmed”. America in Crisis. Chaos at the Pentagon. Another Secretary of Defense Goes Down. The Most Volatile Veterans Day in our Lifetime. Chappelle ...
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No matter what Tucker Carlson or your crazy uncle says, Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election for President of the United States. Yes, he did it. Yes, we did it. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won. America won. We won. Trump lost. Authoritarianism lost. Trumpism lost. History is made. The good one won. The bad guy lost. Yes, there is re…
