Angelo Bahu - TikTok Creator | From Donut Shop to 750 Million Views
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Angelo Bahu is the viral force behind Yonutz, racking up 750+ million views across 8 million YouTube subscribers and 2.8 million TikTok followers. He turned his family's donut shop into a national franchise backed by Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, with his creative content—making ice cream-stuffed SMASH Donuts based on movies and pop culture—generating multiple 20+ million view hits. Featured on Fox Business and ranked #9 in U.S. Food Entertainment, Angelo built a Gen Z empire that transformed gourmet donuts into a cultural movement.
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https://www.youtube.com/@yoangelolo/
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:32 – The Moment That Changed Angelo
04:18 – How His Family Joined Yonutz
10:06 – The Secret Behind His Viral Boom
16:25 – Making Your Brand Culturally Relatable
19:24 – Using Socials to Pick Your Next Location
22:20 – Opportunities That Leveled Him Up
24:19 – Sponsor Break
27:03 – Why His Content Exploded Organically
28:19 – Does Every Platform Treat Content the Same?
34:24 – Inside Angelo’s 21-Day Viral Course
43:42 – Angelo’s “Evil Twin” Growth Strategy
51:46 – Why You Must Keep Testing New Ideas
53:25 – Sponsor Break
55:55 – The New Rules of Social Media
1:00:14 – Angelo’s Best-Performing Videos
1:02:18 – Can Any Content Style Go Viral?
1:05:13 – Winning on Socials Without a Big Team
1:07:58 – The Power of a Strong CTA
1:14:19 – Podcast vs Short-Form Audiences
1:16:47 – Who Angelo’s Course Is Really For
1:20:45 – What Agencies Get Wrong About Social Media
1:24:58 – Angelo’s Hardest Career Lesson
1:26:37 – A Social Media Belief He No Longer Holds
1:27:43 – Balancing Perfectionism with Posting
1:32:51 – The Value of Pausing to Appreciate Progress
1:39:40 – The One Lesson He’d Leave His Kids
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Maria Wendt - Business Coach to 100,000 Women | How to Make $650K/Month Working Less Than 2 Days
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Maria Wendt is a seven-figure business coach and entrepreneur who has transformed over 100,000 women into profitable online business owners. Featured in Forbes and sought-after globally, she evolved from brand designer to business architect, pioneering a proven framework for rapid client acquisition, magnetic offer positioning, and wealth-building mindset. Through her digital programs and proprietary coaching methodology, Maria has built an international movement of female entrepreneurs achieving financial freedom and generational wealth.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:21 – How Working Less Made Her Richer
04:59 – From Launch to $4M in Year One
07:25 – What Makes a Course Truly Great
09:17 – Should You Create a Course?
10:29 – The Fail-Proof Course Strategy
13:38 – Entrepreneurship Is Just Problem-Solving
16:12 – Building the Confidence to Begin
20:32 – The Dark Side of Online Coaching
22:59 – The Real Value She Gives Clients
26:05 – Sponsor Break
28:48 – How Much of Your Life Should You Share?
31:26 – Turning Pressure into Power
36:44 – Content That Sells Everything
47:51 – Why Focus Beats Hustle
50:28 – Sponsor Break
52:57 – When Cash Flow Hurts Your Mindset
55:31 – The One-Day-a-Week Work Model
59:37 – How She Cut 95% of Work & Grew Revenue
1:01:53 – Killing the Ego to Succeed
1:04:22 – Staying Connected to Your Audience
1:07:06 – Why Some Men Don’t Support Ambitious Women
1:12:43 – Choosing the Right Partner for Growth
1:20:12 – Building a Business Beyond Yourself
1:22:30 – Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self
1:23:26 – The Lesson She’ll Pass to Her Child
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Lessons - The Hiring Process That Got SpaceX’s Attention | Harpaul Sambhi - Careerify Founder
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In this "Lessons" episode, Harpaul Sambhi, founder of Careerify and CEO of Magical, breaks down how intentional hiring and radical transparency can transform company culture. He explains why defining clear values early helps build diverse, high-performing teams and how open communication fosters trust across every level of an organization. Harpaul also shares lessons from scaling his own ventures—highlighting the importance of investing in top talent, encouraging candid dialogue, and creating a workplace where ownership and trust drive long-term growth.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/zP8MfGKM7dg
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Lessons - What Happens When CEOs Stop Chasing Revenue ($100M Founder) | Melissa Urban - CEO of Whole30
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In this "Lessons" episode, Melissa Urban, CEO and co-founder of Whole30, explores what happens when leaders stop chasing revenue and start building from purpose. She shares how genuine human connection can transform leadership, why comparing yourself to competitors limits growth, and how self-awareness builds trust across teams. Melissa also discusses how loyalty and integrity shape her hiring philosophy, and why community—not profit—has always been at the center of Whole30’s success. Through her reflections, she reveals how stepping back, staying grounded, and leading with empathy can help founders create brands that truly endure.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/ndKRBXk9-jw
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-urban-co-founder-ceo-of-the-whole30/id1484783544
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Peter Cuneo - Marvel’s Turnaround CEO, $4.5B Exit | The Navy Officer Who Saved Marvel
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Peter Cuneo is a renowned American business executive best known for orchestrating one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history as President and CEO of Marvel Entertainment. He rescued Marvel from bankruptcy in the late 1990s and transformed it into a global entertainment powerhouse that Disney ultimately acquired for $4.3 billion—delivering massive returns to shareholders and cementing his reputation as one of America's elite turnaround specialists. With senior leadership roles at major brands including Clairol, Black & Decker, and Remington, Cuneo has built a legendary career revitalizing struggling companies into category leaders through strategic vision, disciplined execution, and a proven track record of creating extraordinary value.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – The War Experience That Redefined Risk
17:38 – Are Leaders Born or Made?
23:47 – Sponsor Break
28:22 – Why Great Leaders Stay Curious
33:13 – Are We Losing Our Curiosity?
37:03 – Raising Successful Kids in 2025
42:09 – The Best People to Learn Leadership From
44:20 – Leadership Advice for 25-Year-Olds
46:35 – Sponsor Break
49:28 – Knowing Which Lessons to Keep—or Forget
53:17 – Early Signs a Company’s Failing
56:33 – The Power of Thinking Like an Outsider
1:01:12 – The Bold Bets That Transformed Marvel
1:07:08 – Smarter Decisions and Risk Taking
1:11:49 – Peter Cuneo’s Final Lesson for His Son
Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.
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