In this episode of The Dept. I sat down with legendary motivational speaker Eric Thomas, better known as ET the Hip Hop Preacher, to uncover what it really takes to become a powerful communicator and build a personal brand that lasts. Eric shares how he found his authentic voice, why the best communicators listen before they speak, and how understanding your audience can change the impact of your message. He also opens up about his journey from earning $500 for a speaking engagement to commanding as much as $125,000, and why his gift alone wasn't responsible for his success. If you're an entrepreneur, creator, leader, or someone trying to turn your gifts into a meaningful business, this conversation will challenge how you think about communication, leadership, and success. LETS GO DEPT. FAMMM!

In this episode of The Dept. I sit down with Chandler Bolt to break down how entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and experts can turn what they already know into a book that actually grows their business. Chandler has helped thousands of authors publish books and explains why your first book should not be your entire life story, why the most lucrative book may be the niche topic you’re already tired of talking about, and how to build a book around a specific person, pain, and promise. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book but weren’t sure what to write, how to get started, or how it could fit into your existing business, this conversation will show you how to stop treating a book like another product and start treating it like a long-term business asset. TAP IN DEPT. FAM

Hey, welcome to The Video Dept. 🚀 If you came from the Podcast Summit here’s that gear list I promised from stage: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m8kb8xqyYzHtJQgEkbXtKZ8Xp-U5gBh1_ScM4zb1r6Q/edit?usp=drivesdk This group is a place to connect with others and be “in the know” of things happening! We have a special zoom call happening next week, hope to see you on it! Omar