The Spy Quiz That Drove Millions of Leads with Andrew Bustamante | #Marketing - Ep. 87
I kept seeing this guy everywhere online. Then I opened my Instagram DMs and found a message from 2021: “I’m the first ex-CIA officer to launch an information product… everything I’ve learned came from you.” A year later he went viral using the exact earned-media playbook from Traffic Secrets, stacked podcast appearances, and sent all that attention to one link that fed his funnel.
In this episode I sit down with Andrew Bustamante to unpack how he went from CIA to info business, why his name started triggering the algorithm, and how a single quiz became the engine that turned curiosity into qualified buyers.
Key Highlights:
◼️The earned-media ladder that took him from small shows to the biggest podcasts and sent every viewer to one conversion link
◼️How a CIA-inspired spy quiz filters for personality, pinpoints a weakness, and turns attention into buyers
◼️The zero-ad viral strategy he ran on repeat and when to layer paid traffic on top of it
◼️CIA tradecraft mapped to marketing: adopt vocabulary, build commonality first, then shift beliefs, plus the nine-month conversion model
◼️Inside his value ladder: tripwire, smart order bumps, a daily intelligence brief, community, and high-ticket experiences that move readers into video buyers
Most people chase views, but people like Andrew simply demand views by being so interesting and informative! He proves you can turn story, psychology, and smart funnels into a system that compounds without brute-force ad spend. If you run content, a podcast circuit, or a personal brand, study this one. Build a single path for attention. Use a diagnostic that creates desire to fix a revealed weakness. Move customers up with offers that prepare them for the next medium and the next level. That is how you turn interviews into income and strangers into true fans.
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Want to learn more from Andrew?
Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/47oTFXR
Read Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook
Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante
Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/
Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy
Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast
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Peter Cuneo Reveals Secret Strategies That Turned Marvel Studios Into a Billion-Dollar Empire | #Success - Ep. 86
I got an email from someone saying, “Hey, you should interview this guy… He used to be the CEO of Marvel.” And I thought... wait, like Marvel-Marvel? As in Iron Man and Spider-Man??
Yeah… That guy.
His name’s Peter Cuneo, and what he shared about leadership, storytelling, and turnarounds is pure gold. We talked about how he rebuilt Marvel from the ground up, and got to learn multiple lessons that will be in his upcoming book! He’s one of the most fascinating leaders I’ve ever talked to. What he did at Marvel wasn’t just a financial turnaround, it was a transformation in leadership, storytelling, and how to connect people emotionally to a brand.
Key Highlights:
◼️How Marvel used character development to rebuild emotional connection with fans
◼️Why great leaders embrace flaws and authenticity to build trust
◼️How consistent communication (like Peter’s pizza lunches) transforms culture
◼️Why strong leaders take ownership, admit mistakes, and lead through change
◼️The leadership framework behind his upcoming book Super Hero Leadership
This conversation completely reframed how I think about leadership. Peter reminded me that people don’t follow products or plans… They follow characters. The same way fans connect to Iron Man or Captain America, your customers and employees connect to you when you let them see who you really are…. And communicate effectively with your team!
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The Small Book From the 1930’s That Reminded Me Why I Love Selling | #Sales - Ep. 85
Selling isn’t something you have to do… It’s something you get to do! When I first picked up The Romance of Selling, it completely reignited my passion for what we do as entrepreneurs. This book reminded me that selling isn’t about pressure, manipulation, or tactics. It’s about excitement, belief, and love for the thing you’re sharing with the world.
In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I share what I learned from the book and how it connects to my own journey. From knocking doors as a missionary to failing in my first infomercial, I talk about the moment I realized that selling is really about energy and certainty. When you’re genuinely excited about what you have, that enthusiasm transfers to other people. And that’s when sales become effortless.
Key Highlights:
◼️Why enthusiasm will always outperform the perfect script
◼️The difference between entrepreneurs, technicians, and true salespeople
◼️How a failed infomercial taught me the real meaning of belief in your offer
◼️The power of energy and certainty to move people to action
◼️Why selling is the greatest expression of service and leadership
Here’s the truth: selling isn’t just how you make money, it’s how you change lives. When you sell, you’re inviting someone into a new story. You’re giving them hope, possibility, and transformation. That’s why I love this game so much. It’s not about closing deals. It’s about opening doors.
◼️If you want to go deeper and see my personal notes on The Romance of Selling, you can grab them here: https://russellbrunson.com/notes
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The Secret to Building a Business That Thrives in the AI Era | #Success - Ep. 84
AI is changing everything. Jobs are disappearing. Industries are majorly changing overnight. And yea… while most people are panicking… The next generation of entrepreneurs will be the ones who create and sell opportunities.
In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I share what I’ve learned after six days of Inner Circle meetings with some of the smartest business owners in the world. You’ll hear how AI is transforming business models, where the biggest opportunities are emerging, and why the real gold rush of the next few years will come from helping others make money… Not just making it yourself.
Key Highlights:
◼️Why AI will make most traditional jobs obsolete sooner than you think
◼️How entrepreneurs can make more money with smaller teams using AI
◼️The danger of a “jobless economy” and what it means for customers
◼️Why the biggest winners will be those who sell opportunity
◼️How to turn your existing product, service, or framework into a scalable opportunity
This conversation is a wake-up call for every entrepreneur who’s paying attention. The old ways of doing business are vanishing fast, but new paths are opening for those willing to build them. If you can help someone else earn income, find meaning, or unlock a skill that changes their life, you’ll never run out of customers. The future isn’t about competing with machines…It’s about teaching humans how to win in a world shaped by them!
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Inside Adam Ivy’s ‘Scientific’ Formula for Exploding Your YouTube Channel | #Marketing - Ep. 83
What if you stopped chasing views and started building real influence? In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, Adam Ivy shares how he went from years of chasing attention to building a thriving business through purpose-driven content. After losing hearing in one ear and learning to listen in a new way, Adam discovered the secret that most creators miss: success on YouTube isn’t about going viral… It’s about providing value that builds trust, converts, and compounds over time.
We dive into the systems, mindsets, and frameworks he used to turn a single 25-minute YouTube video into over $1 million in revenue, and how you can use the same approach to grow your brand, authority, and audience with intention.
Key Highlights:
◼️How shifting from attention to intention completely changes your YouTube growth trajectory.
◼️The 5 C framework that builds clarity, content, clients, conversions, and confidence.
◼️Why valuable content beats viral content every time, and how to create it.
◼️The SOUND strategy for structuring videos that hold attention and drive action.
◼️How to turn one video into an entire binge-worthy content ecosystem that fuels your business.
Adam’s story is a reminder that success online isn’t about luck or timing, it’s about consistency, purpose, and knowing exactly who you serve. Whether you’re just starting or trying to scale your YouTube audience, this episode will show you how to create content that actually builds a business, not just a following. Listen in and learn how to make your message binge-worthy, and build something that lasts!
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