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The RebelRebel Podcast

The RebelRebel Podcast

De: Michael Dean Dargie
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The RebelRebel Podcast is a regular dive into the hearts and minds of creative rebels and entrepreneurs who are making the world a better and more interesting place—it's a love letter to everyone who thinks audaciously and acts courageously in service to their passion and purpose—ikigai. 2023 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2021 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2020 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2019 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATIONS Best Host | Outstanding Business Podcast | Outstanding Title Theme | Outstanding Original Music Hosted by Michael Dean Dargie | MichaelDargie.com Produced by Make More Creative | MakeMoreCreative.comAll rights reserved, MD and A Inc. 'Make More Creative' Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Speed Learning for Rebels with Howard Berg

    Speed Learning for Rebels with Howard Berg
    Nov 6 2025
    "Speed reading doesn't work. Speed learning works." What happens when a kid from Brooklyn grows up to become the world's fastest reader and teaches others to learn 100% faster in just four hours? In this episode, I talk with Howard Berg about speed learning, knowledge, and why smarter decisions could change the world. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Howard Berg, officially recognized as the world's fastest reader by the Guinness Book of Records. Howard reads at a staggering 80 pages per minute, but more importantly, he has spent decades teaching others how to learn faster, retain more, and apply knowledge in ways that transform lives . Howard grew up in the Brooklyn projects, where the library became his safe haven from gangs. By eleven, he was already reading at a college level. Later, while double-majoring in biology and psychology, he discovered that no one ever teaches students how to learn—only what to learn. Determined to change that, he developed methods that helped him finish a four-year psychology program in just one year, all while working multiple jobs. He proved his system worked by acing the GRE after reading 48 textbooks in three nights . Since then, Howard has taught speed learning techniques to the U.S. Special Forces, the Royal Thai Army, corporate teams, and students around the world. He explains why speed reading alone isn't enough—it's about combining reading with comprehension, retention, and emotional intelligence to ensure knowledge sticks when it matters most. From teaching 11-year-olds to write graduate-level papers, to helping entrepreneurs read a business book a day, his system opens new doors for anyone willing to learn . The conversation also touches on Howard's personal journey—his years as a Red Cross swimming instructor, his eclectic reading habits, his love of travel and music, and the joy he finds in helping others succeed. He shares stories of students who went from struggling to excelling—like a C student who became a professor at 22, and another who finished a college degree in just six months before selling his company for $38 million . Howard's message is simple but powerful: the world's problems won't be solved by more people making bad decisions. If we can learn faster, understand more, and apply knowledge wisely, we stand a better chance of building a smarter, better future. Quoteable Quotes "The library was the safest place in Brooklyn—gang kids would rather be dead than caught there." — Howard Berg "Speed reading doesn't work. Speed learning works." — Howard Berg "Truth is, you don't need the stories—you need the ideas." — Howard Berg "The number one asset every entrepreneur has is their ability to make choices and decisions." — Howard Berg "This is already a learning process for me." — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights World's Fastest Reader | How Howard Berg earned his Guinness record. Brooklyn Beginnings | Finding safety and purpose in the library. Learning to Learn | Why schools never teach how to learn. The Psychology Degree | Finishing a four-year program in one year. Speed vs Learning | Why comprehension and EQ matter as much as speed. Teaching the World | From 11-year-olds to the U.S. Special Forces. One Book a Day | How entrepreneurs can transform by reading daily. Stories of Students | From struggling kids to millionaire founders. Life Outside Reading | Swimming, travel, music, and family. Advice to Rebels | Learn from those who've already done it—and do it faster. Links From Episode Howard Berg's Website (http://www.berglearning.com/) Howard on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardstephenberg/) Howard on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/howard.berg.988711) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com
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  • RebelRebel Takeover Episode: BrandJitsu Uncovered

    RebelRebel Takeover Episode: BrandJitsu Uncovered
    Nov 5 2025
    "Your value proposition is the reason people choose you." What happens when Michael Dargie hands over the mic to branding legend JP Lacroix? In this takeover episode, they unpack the lessons behind BrandJitsu and why truth and clarity are the foundation of every brand story. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this special takeover episode, Michael Dargie flips the script and lets branding veteran Jean Pierre Lacroix take the host's chair. The focus is Michael's book BrandJitsu, which JP describes as one of the most insightful books on positioning he's read in his 40+ years of brand transformation work . JP probes the origins of the book—how it accidentally shifted from a West Coast adventure narrative into a hands-on branding guide—and why Michael felt compelled to put decades of client work into a framework anyone could use. At the heart of the conversation is the metaphor of jiu jitsu: fast, effective techniques to defend against brand confusion, grounded in truth and clarity . The two explore the fundamentals of the BrandJitsu model: defining purpose and values, clarifying value propositions, and using archetypes to shape brand personality. Michael explains why brands need to know who they are, what they do, who they serve, and why anyone should care. They discuss the importance of storytelling—how even one short line, like Nike's "There is no finish line," can hold more power than a thousand ad campaigns . Along the way, Michael shares stories from client work, including how a funeral home found its voice in a campaign called Life by Mary, shifting focus from grief to celebration. He also explains the "brand playbook" process he uses with companies: two intensive weeks of truth-finding, alignment, and clarity that result in a living guide to identity and positioning . The episode underscores why branding isn't about logos or taglines, but about aligning internal purpose with external storytelling. For entrepreneurs, executives, and creative rebels alike, BrandJitsu offers a way to cut through the noise and build something meaningful. Quoteable Quotes "Truth and clarity—that's all the bottom stuff is." — Michael Dargie "Your brand is the Yoda, not the Luke Skywalker." — Michael Dargie "It's not as complicated as you think. Branding is simple—it's just a bunch of little pieces." — Michael Dargie "Your value proposition is the reason people choose you." — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights RebelRebel Takeover | JP Lacroix interviews Michael about BrandJitsu. Accidental Author | How a planned adventure book became a branding manual. The BrandJitsu Metaphor | Fast, effective, story-driven branding. Purpose and Values | Guardrails for how a company shows up. Value Proposition vs Values | Why most businesses confuse them. Brand Archetypes | Creator, Explorer, and finding your tribe. The Iceberg | Story lives below the surface. The Brand Playbook | A two-week process for truth and clarity. Life by Mary | Reframing funerals as celebrations of life. Storytelling Matters | Why one line can define a brand. Advice to Rebels | Branding isn't a logo—it's your story, told with clarity. Links From Episode Michael Dargie on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldargie/) Michael Dargie on Instagram (https://instagram.com/michaeldargie) BrandJitsu Book Website (https://brandjitsu.com) Make More Creative Website (https://makemorecreative.com) Michael Dargie Website (https://michaeldargie.com) Jean-Pierre on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/jeanpierrelacroix) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com
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    38 m
  • Lead It Like Lasso with Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio

    Lead It Like Lasso with Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio
    Nov 5 2025
    "Question everything and see it from every perspective." What happens when a high school math teacher and a computer programmer leave the corporate grind, write books inspired by Ted Lasso, and create a personal leadership app? In this episode, I talk with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio about building businesses, books, and better leaders. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes co-authors, entrepreneurs, and leadership coaches Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio. From opposite ends of the U.S.—Marnie on Maryland's Eastern Shore and Nick in Georgia—they've joined forces to write Lead It Like Lasso and The Business of You, books that blend leadership frameworks with pop culture touchstones to help people live and lead authentically . Marnie began her career as a high school math teacher before moving into administration and customer success in ed tech. Nick started as a computer programmer, eventually moving into leadership roles where he learned firsthand what ineffective and authentic leadership looked like. Their paths converged at a company where values didn't match reality, and from that misalignment came the spark to build something of their own . Together, they've built Scaled, authored award-winning books, and are now developing Blue, an app that helps young people build their personal leadership brand. They share stories of book festivals, awkward signings, and creative ways to connect with readers, like Marnie signing books as bathroom passes. They also talk about resilience in business, why storytelling is 22 times more effective than facts, and how job seekers can stand out in a sea of sameness . Outside their professional world, Marnie knits and walks like it's an Olympic sport, while Nick swears by stretching and a daily dose of Wordle. They swap stories about crabs in Maryland, golf in Georgia, and how authenticity, curiosity, and humour fuel both their partnership and their writing . Their advice to "rebels in waiting" is simple but powerful: find your people, question everything, and keep rewriting your own story. Quoteable Quotes "Leadership is life—it doesn't just happen in the boardroom." — Marnie Stockman "Question everything and see it from every perspective." — Nick Coniglio "Find your Diamond Dogs—your personal board of advisors." — Marnie Stockman "The game is reviews. That is the game." — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights Lead It Like Lasso | Why Ted Lasso became the perfect framework for leadership. The Business of You | Helping young people build a brand that stands out. Math Meets Code | How a teacher and programmer became co-authors. Misaligned Values | Leaving corporate life to build something better. Diamond Dogs | The importance of personal advisors and support networks. Leadership is Life | Why it matters in classrooms, living rooms, and boardrooms. Book Signing Stories | Bathroom passes, LA Times Book Fest, and awkward empty tables. Stretching & Knitting | Daily practices that fuel creativity and wellbeing. Job Hunting Truths | Why resumes aren't enough and storytelling matters. Advice to Rebels | Be authentic, be curious, and keep building community. Links From Episode Lead It Like Lasso ( https://www.leaditlikelasso.com/) Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/leaditlikelasso) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-it-like-lasso) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leaditlikelasso/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/leaditlikelasso) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@leaditlikelasso) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com
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    36 m
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