Scott Stratten

Scott Stratten, Creator of UnMarketing, Professional Speaker (500+ paid conference keynotes) and 6x Best-Selling Co-Author, tells us about his path to professional speaking, how he has found success at the intersection of Luck, Timing, Skill, Effort and Other, and how never straying from his desire to help people treat each other better has served as a huge unlock across his career journey.

This week we’re sharing the interview we did with one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Best Friends National Conference, Scott Stratten.Scott is a prolific author and speaker. As the founder of UnMarketing, he’s helped millions understand how to create community and connection through their marketing efforts in the digital age. We talk about UnMarketing, building relationships with the public, and how a leader’s connection to their staff can impact the bottom line.The next National Adoption Weekend event is happening from September 16th through the 18th, and registration is now open. Learn more: https://network.bestfriends.org/join-us/events/best-friends-national-adoption-event

Scott Stratten is in the Public Speaking Hall of Fame. He is worldly renown as one of the most sought-after public speakers and has impacted millions of lives. He talks about how he got to this level on the podcast, but what might be even more incredible is the husband he is and the tactics/mindsets he shares for how he loves his wife unconditionally more and more every day! This episode is SUPER powerful! Trust me. You will be thankful you did!  ________________________________________________________ ELEVE HEALTH Hyperbaric Chambers (HBOT) is a simple and non-invasive therapy that places the body in a pressurized environment that allows the extra oxygen to dissolve into the blood plasma and to travel freely through the circulatory system, getting to areas where red blood cells may be restricted in flow, naturally enhancing the human body’s functions. It is a GAME CHANGER for total recovery, optimization, longevity, skin repair, brain health, and so much more! Check them out here! https://elevehealth.com/ (email info@davidnurse.com for special rates!) ________________________________________________________ I am all about wellness hacks and genuinely believe in these products. Make sure to click the links to get my special discounts. #BreakthroughPartners ChiliSleep™ will give you the BEST night of sleep, EVERY night! Honestly, using ChiliSleep products has been a game-changer in optimizing my sleep. • Code NURSE20 to get 20% off the Cube Sleep System with Chilipad® Cool Mesh™ • Code NURSE15 to get 15% OOLER® Sleep System with Chilipad® Cool Mesh™ ChiliSleep Discounts ________________________________________________________ Luxee is a superb seasonal box that caters to performers, athletes, and entrepreneurs. They curate and ship award-winning products directly to your door at over 50% retail value...Ladder Sport, Legends athletic apparel, Manscaped, and HVMN are just a few. Check out their Spring Box now and snag 25% off using my code DAVID25. #ShopLuxee Now! _______________________________________  H.V.M.N. Ketone-IQ™ - is one of my new favorite products! I love this drinkable ketone which supports mental clarity, athletic performance, and metabolic health. No caffeine. No sugar—just clean, natural energy to power your brain and body. All the gains here! Use my custom code DAVID for 10% off. Buy Ketone-IQ™ here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Stratten encourages people to put relationships before competition in the workplace. As the founder of UnMarketing, he believes that people should engage with their customers instead of marketing to them. Scott also co-authored six best-selling business books, and is an award-winning keynote speaker. Scott is an advocate for online integrity. Experiencing breakout success on Twitter, he realized his love for making virtual connections. His passion for online authenticity led him to found UnMarketing “I want to find people that care about humans, that don’t treat customers as leads only." To hear Scott's advice about building relationships in the workplace, download my podcast interview with Scott here on iTunes!

No one enjoys being on the receiving end of a business that manipulates or pushes you into buying something. Good business is about relationships where you are authentic, engaged, and building trust. Today’s guest is Scott Stratten. Scott is an author, podcast host, and an award winning keynote speaker. He is known for his energy, passion, knowledge, humor, and his man bun. His live and virtual presentations bring UnMarketing to life, energizing attendees, and creating experiences audiences will remember and learn from. Show Notes: [1:30] - Scott’s inspiration for starting UnMarketing was frustration. He explains his background and how he moved forward into entrepreneurship. [3:58] - In business, Scott saw the “buy or bye” mentality and believes there’s a better way. [5:27] - It isn’t about tactics. Strategies don’t take into account the human factor. [6:53] - “I’m going to say what I think and I’m going to say it without a filter.” A lot of people are afraid of this for polarizing the market. [8:13] - Scott shares the story behind the domain name for UnMarketing. [11:01] - The kindness of the person who originally owned the domain name believed in Scott’s brand. [13:04] - Many companies continue to manipulate people to buy. [14:04] - In marketing, if you lie, nobody knows. [15:49] - Scott shares the story of catching a company in a lie. [18:32] - The internet can’t work in a way without trust. [20:09] - In over 300 episodes across six years on the Unpodcast, Scott has never run out of material. [23:31] - Business decisions must be ethical and Scott calls people out for unethical decisions in their business. [26:31] - If you have the endless pursuit of more, you don’t appreciate what you have now. [29:38] - Scott has been presented with many opportunities but he couldn’t serve too many audiences well and authentically. [33:39] - There is a difference between what is legal and what is right. [36:13] - A lot of companies believe they own their employees. Employees are an asset, not overhead. [37:18] - Scott shares the story of an experience when consulting and a technique called Stop, Start, Continue. [42:04] - After 20 years in this field, Scott continues to be shocked that people don’t realize how they are supposed to treat others. [45:01] - Scott recently revamped the UnMarketing website to better show what it is about and to ensure that it is presented authentically. [46:29] - A newer phenomenon in business is that younger generations are coming in with better skills in tech. [48:31] - Be wary of those who say something isn’t working anymore because they are likely selling an alternative. [49:27] - Scott personally responds to newsletter email responses and you can sign up for his email newsletters from UnMarketing.com. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest UnMarketing.com UnPodcast

Today's guest is entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and unapologetic Canadian, Scott Stratten, who explains how his biggest mistake drove a mind-bogglingly successful viral video production company into bankruptcy--and how he pivoted back into success. Scott's biggest mistake was his lack of professional curiosity and overconfidence in his approach and product that left him blind to industry updates and progress. Ultimately, his loss of curiosity led to the bankruptcy of his previously successful video business in 2008 and the complete erasure of his speaking gigs during the Covid pandemic a decade later. On realizing his mistake, Scott eliminated distractions that only reinforced his error of self-admitted arrogance and proactively sought out opportunities which forced him to learn new things and make time for what really mattered -- personally and professionally. Professional enthusiasm was key. Today, Scott Stratten is resuming his keynote speaking engagements -- though on a greatly reduced schedule by design -- and experimenting with new platforms, including video-on-demand courses and live LinkedIn webcasts under his Unmarketing brand. You can find out more about Scott on Unmarketing.com, through any of his six business books coauthored with his wife Allison, and on Twitter @Unmarketing. You can find this and other episodes of the Professional Confessional podcast at PC-Podcast.com or on your preferred podcasting platform of choice. Do you want to come on and share your biggest professional mistake? Head to PC-Podcast.com/BeOurGuest to schedule your professional confessional. In the meantime, please share this episode with someone you think needs to hear this today -- and share what you needed to hear in a review! The more often we rate and review our favorite podcasts, the more people will find out about our community and the more episodes I can make. That's all for this Professional Confessional. I'm Ashley Stryker. Thanks again for tuning in, and I hope you'll join us next time. Talk soon! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/professionalconfessional)

Scott Stratten is president of UnMarketing and was named “Top Five Social Media Influencers in the World” by Forbes.com. Co-author of six bestselling books with his business partner and wife Alison, Scott helps organizations see their business through his unconventional + disruptive “unmarketing” lens. Today, Scott reveals the power of having others believe in you, tips you can apply that have helped him evolve as a presenter, and what he recommends you "unlearn."  This conversation will motivate you to rise above limiting beliefs and take the next best step in your life. SHOW NOTES Captivated by motivational speaker Les Brown, Scott dreamt of using his energy, passion, knowledge and humor to inspire others. [Just as Scott admired Les Brown as a child, hearing Capitan Charlie Plumb's story left me mesmerized. Hear Charlie share how forgiveness + discipline helped him survive six years as POW on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 31] High school teachers Mr. Penman and Mr. Bearagen had such a positive effect on Scott, he credits them as the reason he graduated. Put the work in. Get the reps. Scott shares how he's evolved as a presenter and how comedians influence his delivery. Watch Scott's now-viral piece on Millennial bias here. "If they're laughing, they're listening. If they're listening, that's when they're evolving." Scott shares the meaning behind some of this tattoos including "unlearn" and Gandi's quote "my life is my message." "It's not mandatory. You have the right to close these things off and pull away if it's no longer serving a purpose." - Scott's social media philosophy "My job isn't to rehabilitate jerks online. I'm not the jackass whisperer." "Every success in business and life is a combination of luck, timing, skill and effort -- and you can only control two of those." "If you believe business is built on relationships, then make building relationships your business." Get Scott Stratten's popular bestselling book UnMarketing here and his latest bestselling book The Jackass Whisperer here. SCOTT STRATTEN'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Permission Marketing by Seth Godin. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Curiosity.  Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My family's passports because traveling together and being able to experience things is everything. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My grandfather because I didn't ask him everything I wish I had. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Just keep going. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? It would be encouragement to follow the path of passion, hard work and time. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Treat others how you liked to be treated.

Demand Gen Chat is back! In this episode, we chat with Scott Stratten, co-mastermind behind the brand UnMarketing, six-time best-selling author, and host of the UnPodcast. We roll up our sleeves and chat about the Clubhouse “goldrush,” gated content, and taking a humanized approach to marketing.Follow Kaylee:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylee-edmondson/Follow Scott Stratten and Unmarketing: https://unmarketing.com/Learn more about Chili Piper:https://www.chilipiper.com/Demand Gen Chat is a Chili Piper podcast hosted by Kaylee Edmondson. Join us as we sit down with leaders in marketing to discover the key to driving B2B revenue. If you want benchmarks or insights on trends in the market, this podcast is for you!

Punk Rock HR Episode 133: In case you haven’t heard, I have a new book coming out called Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and Finally Take Control of Your Career. The journey of writing a book has been both straightforward and surprising. Throughout each step of the process, something happened to my health or my family, making it a journey for sure.  The easiest part of it all is writing the book; the business of publishing, on the other hand, is extremely complex. Beyond the many surface-level considerations, there’s the whole secondary market of getting your books into the hands of people. So that is what we’re talking about on the podcast today. I brought on my dear friend and Hall of Fame keynote speaker and author, Scott Stratten. Scott is the founder of The UnMarketing Movement and a true marketing genius. He has been where I am now, at the beginning of a book launch. So, this episode will be a good old-fashioned mentoring conversation. Tune in and I know you’ll learn something, too. In this episode you’ll hear: What the favor economy is and why it’s breaking my heart right now. Some of the sketchy ways books are sold today. What nominations really mean. Why it’s so critical to figure out your end goal when writing a book. All the work that actually goes into making a book. One thing about the book publishing process that has surprised Scott.   Resources from this episode: Laurie on Instagram Laurie on LinkedIn Read more from Laurie Work with Laurie UnMarketing UnMarketing on LinkedIn Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us UnMarketing: Everything Has Changed and Nothing is Different The Jackass Whisperer: How to deal with the worst people at work, at home and online―even when the Jackass is you *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Take a swig of maple syrup for episode seventy-four of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today we have the world-famous Canadian speaker, Scott Stratten. He's famous for his man-bun, talks on marketing and 'the millennial rant'. Anyone who listens to enough content in the world of presentations ought not to be a stranger to this guy's work.Kate and Thomas always carefully plan out questions for each guest, and the same happened here. But when we jumped on the call, Scott began outlining how he has recently shifted some of his thinking about his own style and techniques and the conversation flowed away from the prepared questions.Turns out when you mix a Canadian and two Australians, good things can happen and conversation flows super easily. And this recording not only went longer than usual and had plenty of laughs mixed in with the gold, but it was deep, raw and vulnerable. And dang can Scott tell a brilliant story!About Our GuestScott Stratten is the President of UnMarketing. He has written five best-selling business books and was formerly a music industry marketer, National Sales Training Manager, and a College Professor.He ran one of the most successful viral video agencies in the world for nearly a decade before solely focusing on speaking at events for companies like Walmart, Pepsi, Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil and Saks Fifth Avenue when they need help navigating their way through the landscape of business disruption.Also, he is going to yell a lot. Enjoy.What You'll Learn• How talent and practice work together, and what combination you need• The role of humour and audience engagement in a presentation• Some of the big differences speaking online compared to in-person• Inside the creation and psychology of Scott's signature story - the millennial rant• How to ask for, and even give, feedbackMentioned In The Show• Scott's website and UnNewsletter Sign-Up: unmarketing.com• Book recommendation: Scott Berkun 'Confessions of a Public Speaker'Resources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au• The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/• Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/• Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/• Presentation Boss on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss• Show your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/presentationboss