Not Nice. Clever. | Personal Branding, Marketing & Business Growth For Introverted Entrepreneurs
Looking for a personal branding podcast for entrepreneurs that goes deeper than surface-level tips?
Not Nice. Clever. is where introverted entrepreneurs learn how to turn personal branding into business growth. Hosted by Kat Torre and Candice Carcioppolo, this weekly show breaks down personal branding, social media marketing, and smart growth strategies—without the fluff.
Each episode features real talk with top experts and leaders who share proven frameworks, practical tools, and mindset shifts you can actually use. Whether you want to build confidence online, create content that attracts clients, or scale your business with clarity, you’ll find the roadmap here.
If you’ve ever thought your introverted nature was holding you back, this podcast flips the script. Grow your brand, show up with confidence, and build a business that works for you, not against you.
Join the #CleverCrew and start your personal branding journey today.
Episodes
272 episodes
The Missing Link Between Personal Branding and Marketing With Sharran Srivatsaa
Today we're revisiting our conversation with Sharran Srivatsaa and exploring how being open to feedback can be lead to significant business growth and build a strong personal brand.Currently serving as President and Managing Pa...
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Episode 271
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53:30
Why Instagram Feels Different: Social Media Strategies That Work in 2025
Social Media Marketing feeling a little extra challenging these days? You’re not alone. In this episode of Not Nice. Clever., we are break down what’s really working on Instagram in 2025—from using keywords for Instagram SE...
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Episode 270
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34:24
Borrowed Land vs. Owned Brand: Why Personal Branding Matters More Now Than Ever!
Big companies buy, sell, merge, and rebrand all the time and with Compass Real Estate's recent acquisition announcement, now felt like the perfect time to talk about why personal branding is SO important for ALL entrepreneurs!
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Episode 269
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24:36
The Fame Formula: Whitney Uland on Social Media, Visibility, and the New Rules of Fame
Could personal branding make you internet-famous? This week we’re talking with Whitney Uland - celebrity life coach, podcast host, and founder of How To Be Famous, who is rewriting ...
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Episode 268
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41:19
How to Talk to Anyone: Networking For Introverted Entrepreneurs With Brian Miller
The loneliness epidemic is real — but it’s not hopeless. In this episode of Not Nice, we explore how introverted entrepreneurs can overcome social anxiety and master the art of personal branding. Join Human Connection S...
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Episode 267
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51:46
Calm Under Pressure: Performance & Business Growth Strategies With Khai McBride
In this episode, we explore the importance of performance strategies for introverted entrepreneurs. Performance isn’t just for athletes, it’s the missing piece in your business playbook that can lead to significant brand growth.&nbs...
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Episode 266
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48:25
LinkedIn Lead Generation: The 3-Step Strategy To 5X Your Business!
Entrepreneur fam, are you ready to transform your LinkedIn into a client-generating machine? In this episode of Not Nice. Clever, we delve into powerful LinkedIn lead generation strategies with Personal Brand Strategis...
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Episode 265
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42:06
Why Your Content Is Broken: The Broke Agent's Content Marketing Strategies That Convert
Struggling with your social media content? What if the struggle you’re hiding is actually the story your audience needs to hear?That’s exactly what happened to Eric Simon, aka The Broke Agent went from awkward open ho...
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Episode 264
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48:43
The Science Of Luck With Nicole Perrone
Is luck actually random—or can you create your own?Today’s guest, Nicole Perone, says luck isn’t some mystical force reserved for the chosen few. It’s a strategy—and she’s living proof. As the SVP at the #1 retail mortgage company and ho...
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Episode 263
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51:24
Your Creative Brain On ChatGPT: Personal Brand Storytelling With Ann Handley
Your brain on AI? Turns out, it might be shrinking. No, really. We brought on marketing legend Ann Handley to talk about what AI is doing to creativity—and how to stop sounding like every other ChatGPT-generated caption out there....
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Episode 262
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45:05
Habits That Are Killing Your Confidence & Business Growth with Shadé Zahrai
Today, we’re calling out the habits that are killing your confidence… because you can be brilliant at what you do—booked, busy, and bringing in results—and still feel like you're constantly questioning yourself.Our guest today i...
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Episode 261
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47:49
Saying The Inside Thing Outloud To Create A Magnetic Personal Brand with Shivani Peterson
Is being an introverted entrepreneur and feeling 'too much' really a problem… or an empowering move in personal branding? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Shivani Peterson—loan officer, speaker, coach, and expert in embraci...
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Episode 260
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38:33
What the F*ck Do You Really Want? Defining Your Personal Brand Goals with Max Stephens
If you’ve built the business, hit the milestones, and checked all the boxes—but deep down you’re wondering is this it?—this conversation will hit home.In this episode, we dive into the core question: What do you really want as a...
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Episode 259
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49:14
That Break You Know You Need But Won't Take + Life Updates!
Feeling burned out but afraid to take a break from your business? You’re not alone. In this episode we are getting real about behind-the-scenes life pauses that had nothing to do with tropical vacations—and everything to do...
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Episode 258
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28:10
Disrupt, Create & Conquer: Building a Standout Brand with Theoni Rapo
Let’s be real, building a personal brand in today’s world can feel like performing on a stage while juggling flaming swords. But Theoni Rapo? She makes it look effortless and she’s here to tell you exactly how she does it. In this h...
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Episode 257
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46:29
Say This, Not That: How To Sound More Confident In Conversations
Ever freeze up mid-convo or replay awkward moments on a loop in your head? You’re not alone, and today is the day we're going to fix that!This week, we're revisiting our incredible conversation with viral Communication coach <...
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Episode 256
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47:00
Neel Dhingra’s Brutal Truth About Building a Brand in Public
If you’ve ever waited to hit “post” until things felt perfect, this one’s for you.In this episode, Candice sits down with Neel Dhingra—founder of Forward Academy and the powerhouse behind the Forward Conference—to talk about bui...
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Episode 255
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51:46
Feng Shui Your Workspace To Grow Your Business with Danijela Saponjic
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things in your biz, but something still feels off? What if we told you that it might not be your mindset or your strategy—it could be your workspace!In this episode, Candice sits down wi...
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Episode 254
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42:06
From Clashing to Collaborating: Using the Enneagram to Lead Like a Pro
Let’s be real: working with other humans is one part strategy, two parts vibes, and sometimes just a teeny tiny dash of emotional rollercoaster.That is why in this episode we're digging into the magic of the Enneagram! We’re ...
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Episode 253
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50:46
The Introvert's Edge To Public Speaking And Networking With Salvatore Manzi
If you are an introvert who has thought thought “public speaking just isn't for me” this is your permission slip to think again.In this episode, we’re sitting down with Salvatore Manzi—transformational speaker, communication coach...
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Episode 252
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53:11
Humanizing Your Personal Brand With Justin Schuman
If you’ve ever been told to “just be yourself” online and thought, cool but... who even is that?—you are going to love this episode.This week, we’re joined by the wildly magnetic Justin Schuman—Broadway star turned bran...
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Episode 251
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58:30
Sharran Srivatsaa On How Being Coachable Changed His Career
🎉Our guest for our 250th episode is so incredible— it brought Candice out of maternity leave. No, really. If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a coach is “worth it,” this episode will show you the ROI in real time.From buil...
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Episode 250
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53:08
Stop Selling, Start Storytelling: Building Authority Online With Jason Cassity
Think building authority online means talking about your success? Think again.In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we’re sitting down with San Diego real estate powerhouse and edutainment video expert, Jason Cassity<...
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Episode 249
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48:38
From Self-Doubt to Self-Made: Creating Your Future with Jenn Cody
Ever feel like you're waiting for permission to step into your power? Not anymore, friend. In this episode, Kat and Candace sit down with the unstoppable Jenn Cody—author, podcast host, and life coach for fierce female entrepreneurs—who’s here ...
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Episode 248
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46:06
The Hard Truth About Work Life Balance As An Entrepreneur
Balancing business, creativity, and parenthood—is it even possible? According to Daniel Coffman, the answer isn’t as simple as we’d like to think. In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel pulls back the curtain on what it really
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Episode 247
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45:26