001: The One About RYZE Coffee, Alex Cooper, & Instagram’s Edits App

When was the last time you saw a mushroom mascot make a better ad than your favorite brand? In this episode, we break down what marketing really is in 2025 — and why “being yourself” isn’t enough unless you’re strategic about how you show up.

If your content feels bland, the algorithm agrees. You’ll learn why storytelling is dominating the feed, how to create a character-driven brand that gets remembered, and the reason new Instagram features (like Edits) might be your biggest growth hack.

Timestamps:

08:15 – Why “Marketing is Media” and your funnel is boring
12:30 – RYZE Coffee ad breakdown: storytelling over features
20:45 – Unfiltered & unhinged: How Alex Cooper hacked attention
27:00 – Personal brand ≠ your whole personality
33:00 – Use 3 search terms in every video (thanks, Wave)
38:15 – Instagram Edits app: what it is + how to use it early

References & Resources:

• RYZE Coffee
• A Simple Favor & Another Simple Favor
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Zohran Mamdani
• Alex Cooper – Call Her Daddy
• Instagram Edits App
• Wave Wyld
• Alex Hormozi Instagram
• MrBeast YouTube

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