In this episode of The Dept. I sat down with legendary motivational speaker Eric Thomas, better known as ET the Hip Hop Preacher, to uncover what it really takes to become a powerful communicator and build a personal brand that lasts. Eric shares how he found his authentic voice, why the best communicators listen before they speak, and how understanding your audience can change the impact of your message. He also opens up about his journey from earning $500 for a speaking engagement to commanding as much as $125,000, and why his gift alone wasn't responsible for his success. If you're an entrepreneur, creator, leader, or someone trying to turn your gifts into a meaningful business, this conversation will challenge how you think about communication, leadership, and success. LETS GO DEPT. FAMMM!

Hey, welcome to The Video Dept. 🚀 If you came from the Podcast Summit here’s that gear list I promised from stage: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m8kb8xqyYzHtJQgEkbXtKZ8Xp-U5gBh1_ScM4zb1r6Q/edit?usp=drivesdk This group is a place to connect with others and be “in the know” of things happening! We have a special zoom call happening next week, hope to see you on it! Omar

I'm definitely in need of motivation and encouragement to start my YouTube channel and I hope I found it here. I'm 70 and a slow starter, who has been letting everything else keep me from starting.

Who here knows how to generate leads and paying customers through social media? I've got an opportunity for the right person. I bring 20+ years of healthcare leadership experience, an established audience, and relationships with physicians, executives, and healthcare decision-makers. I'm looking for someone who knows how to turn content and expertise into paying customers through marketing, funnels, and conversion. I'm open to referral fees, revenue sharing, or a longer-term partnership with the right person. If this is your wheelhouse, let's connect.

Hi everyone, I am new here and I have been reading the welcome post and the posts about turning what you know into content. I liked the one about the coaching challenge and the one about getting paid for what you know. What is the first video you would make if you were starting from zero here? I would love to hear what actually worked for you.