From Underdog to Unstoppable: How to Command Your Message and Build an Empire with Jeremy Ryan Slate

What does it really take to go from unremarkable to extraordinary?

In this episode of Executive Connect, Jeremy Ryan Slate, author, CEO of Command Your Brand, and host of the top-rated Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, shares how to rise above the noise, turn setbacks into strength, and command attention in a chaotic media world.

From studying ancient Rome to building a modern media empire, Jeremy reveals how hard work, courage, and smart communication, not luck, drive lasting success. You will learn how to use life’s motion, outwork your competition, and grow your influence through clarity, storytelling, and consistency.

If you have ever felt like the underdog with something big to say, this episode will show you exactly how to make people listen.

What You Will Learn:

• Why underdogs win and the mindset behind extraordinary success

• How to use adversity and motion as fuel for growth

• The secret to commanding attention in today’s noisy media landscape

• Why clarity beats volume when building a personal brand

• How to get featured on the right podcasts, not just the biggest ones

• Practical PR and communication strategies that build trust and impact

• Why efficiency, not balance, is the real key to intentional living

Chapters:

00:00 | Why the World Needs More Underdogs
01:04 | From Studying Theology to Building a Media Empire
03:09 | The Journey from Hobby Podcaster to CEO
04:20 | Lessons from History and What Makes Great Leaders
06:00 | Outworking Talent The Real Edge of High Performers
09:46 | Turning Adversity into Strength
14:11 | How Leaders Cut Through the Noise in Modern Media
16:20 | Why Conversations Drive Connection and Influence
20:28 | What Great Podcast Guests Get Right
22:48 | Impact Over Vanity Choosing the Right Platforms
25:29 | Why Great Partners Give Back and Amplify Each Other
28:03 | The Myth of Balance and Power of Intentional Living
30:39 | Teaching Kids the Value of Hard Work
32:16 | AI, Efficiency, and the Future of Productivity
33:10 | Using Motion How to Turn Challenges into Strength
34:31 | Where to Connect with Jeremy Ryan Slate

Connect With Jeremy:

Website → commandyourempire.com
Podcast → The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show

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