Not Nice. Clever. | Personal Branding, Marketing & Business Growth For Introverted Entrepreneurs
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Not Nice. Clever. is the podcast where introverted entrepreneurs learn how to leverage personal branding and marketing to grow your brand and business.
Hosted by business growth experts, Kat Torre and Candice Carcioppolo, this weekly show breaks down personal branding, social media marketing, and business growth strategies—without the fluff.
Each episode features real talk with top business coaches, experts and leaders who share brand growth strategies, proven frameworks, and mindset shifts introverts can implement without draining their battery.
Whether you want to build confidence online, create content that attracts clients, or grow your business with clarity, you’ll find the roadmap here.
If you’ve ever thought your introverted nature was holding you back, this personal branding and marketing podcast flips the script.
Episodes
278 episodes
The ‘Cringe’ Era That Builds A Powerful Personal Brand: Taya DiCarlo on Failing Forward
Taya DiCarlo was focused on personal branding through social media long before it was cool to pick up a phone and talk to it. Today, she’s one of the most trusted voices in the real estate industry—not because she played it safe, but because sh...
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Episode 277
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1:02:00
From Fried to Focused: Burnout fixes for personal & business growth
In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we're hitting pause on branding and marketing advice and getting real about burnout—the kind that sneaks up on you while you're busy being "fine." Kat opens up about her own burnout story (spoile...
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Episode 276
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22:42
Making Time For Your Next Chapter | Business Growth Strategies With Mitch Matthews
Your next level is calling, but there's one problem: you don't have all the answers and have no idea where to begin. In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we sit down with the speaker, coach, and host of the
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Episode 275
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45:27
Stop Sounding Like ChatGPT: AI Strategies For Creating Content That Sounds Like YOU!
In world thats starting to sound like a ChatGPT echo chamber, trust us when we tell you- if you're building a personal brand, being unmistakably human is your edge!In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we explore how introverted ...
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Episode 274
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27:13
Bored of Your Own Content? The Personal Brand Hangover RX
Yes, being tired of your own content is thing. We know. We've been there! But what if we told you it could actually be a sign of business growth? In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we unpack why brand boredom happens and how to re...
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Episode 273
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24:32
An Entrepreneur's Guide To Bringing Main Character Energy To Their Personal Brand with Matt Lionetti
If you’re an introverted entrepreneur struggling creating content, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. We are joined by real estate pro and content creator Matt Lionetti, whose honest humor and refreshingly real videos h...
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Episode 272
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50:50
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 Branding And Marketing Magic
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 e...
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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
How To Sound More Confident In Conversations | Networking Tips For Introverts
Ever freeze up mid-convo or replay awkward moments on a loop in your head? You’re not alone (especially if you're an introverted entrepreneur), and today is the day we're going to fix that!This week, we're revisiting our incre...
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Episode 256
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47:00
Neel Dhingra’s Brutal Truth About Building In Public | Branding And Marketing Strategies
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