Screw The Clout

The addiction to visibility and social media validation


Why attention can feel powerful — but empty


The modeling industry and performative identity


When public attention becomes a liability


The difference between visibility and value


Rebranding yourself from image-driven to identity-driven


Choosing connection over clout


Building a platform rooted in authenticity

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Why Kane chose not to follow the college-to-career formula


Moving to NYC with no safety net to pursue acting


COVID’s role in reshaping opportunity and mindset


How TikTok and short-form content changed the game


Social media fame vs. real leverage and longevity


Mental presence, discipline, and staying grounded


Why young creators haven’t “missed the bus”


The difference between clout and actual career growth

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YouTube vs TikTok: why Justin chooses YouTube


Short-form vs long-form content — and why storytelling wins


Why most creators quit right before their breakthrough


The patience and discipline required to win the long game


Sobriety, struggle, and how persistence translates to content creation


Why monetization is more than AdSense


Selling products directly to your audience


Building a personal brand people actually trust


Why authenticity matters more than trends or AI-generated content


Storytelling as the future of entertainment, education, and influence


How creators can realistically grow starting from zero


AI: tool, threat, or advantage for real creators?


Why fake influencers won’t replace real human connection

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Key Topics Covered:


Why most healthcare professionals struggle with the idea of “luxury”


The difference between treating disease vs creating value


How NHS-style dentistry limits patient experience and growth


“People buy emotionally and justify financially” — why this matters


The psychology behind smiles and perceived success


How branding turns a regular clinic into a high-end experience


The role of environment, storytelling, and trust in premium services


Why investing in your brand is not greed — it’s clarity


Social media’s influence on confidence, perception, and self-worth


What healthcare professionals get wrong about money and image

Who This Episode Is For:


Healthcare professionals


Entrepreneurs building personal brands


Anyone transitioning from service-based work to premium positioning


People stuck in underpaid systems who want more control


Listeners interested in psychology, branding, and value creation

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(0:00) Hitting almost 1M downloads — staying persistent when quitting felt easier
(0:40) The core topic: building a business vs. chasing clout
(1:00) Myth check — does virality equal money?
(1:20) The call-to-action problem: views with no conversion
(2:25) Personal example: 17M views, zero sales
(3:00) Why most “content creators” aren’t real business builders
(3:50) The trap of buying followers — fake numbers, real costs
(4:40) The treadmill effect: likes, comments, and endless spending
(5:15) Why 100K real followers beat 1M fake ones
(6:00) CEOs with social media syndrome
(7:00) How people now analyze pages and sniff out fraud
(8:00) The power of even 5K true supporters
(8:40) Budgeting: marketing vs. fake engagement
(9:45) Offline business vs. social media flexing
(10:30) Tactical takeaway: product before platform
(11:20) Spotting real wins vs. fake perception
(12:20) What investors and clients actually care about
(13:10) The race between organic builders vs. fake flexers
(13:50) Final punchline: build the business, skip the bullshit
(14:10) Gratitude for the listeners + million download milestone
(14:40) Sign-off: “If you dream, dream out loud.

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