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November 22, 2017
Mark Leruste
Why you need to tell your story

Your story is one of the most powerful tools you possess to raise your profile and grow your personal brand. So why do so many people struggle so much with owning and sharing it?

Why you need to tell your story
September 7, 2017
Mark Leruste
The truth about entrepreneurship

If 80% of early stage entrepreneurs fail, why don't we hear more about it? TEDx speaker Mark Leruste shares his thoughts on the subject at General Assembly in London.

The truth about entrepreneurship
August 31, 2017
Mark Leruste
How to grow your business with Noah Kagan, ...

In 2010, Noah Kagan started AppSumo with $50 and a crazy idea to promote daily or weekly deals on products to help you grow your business. Today, Noah has managed to grow AppSumo and SumoMe into an 8 figure business. Here's what Noah's learned along the way and what he wants you to know too before you start and grow your business.

How to grow your business with Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo
June 23, 2016
Mark Leruste
How to become a Minimalist

Does having less stuff make you happier? Inspired by Marie Kondo's book and following my interview with the founders of The Minimalists, I decided to give decluttering a go. Here's what I've learned.

How to become a Minimalist
Mark Leruste
December 8, 2016

Opening fan mail!

Mark Leruste
December 8, 2016
Opening fan mail!

The last thing I expected to received when I started doing weekly videos back in January was to get parcels from people who follow my channel. Here's me opening fan mail from abroad!

Tagged: Season5, Vlogs

Mark Leruste
December 1, 2016

We need to talk about Ego

Mark Leruste
December 1, 2016
We need to talk about Ego

If only our lives were as amazing as our social media feed and if only we felt as awesome as we make up we do online, we'd be the happiest people on earth. But the truth is, we're not.

Tagged: Season5, Biz Tips

Mark Leruste
November 17, 2016

The Storyteller's Secret by Carmine Gallo (Book Review)

Mark Leruste
November 17, 2016
The Storyteller's Secret by Carmine Gallo (Book Review)

What if I told you there was a tool you could use that had a 400,000 years proven track record to deliver some of the most compelling results when it comes down to conveying ideas, products or services? And what if I told you you were naturally born with that gift and you could actually learn how to hone it and develop it?

Tagged: Season5, Book Review

Mark Leruste
November 9, 2016

It's going to be OK, America

Mark Leruste
November 9, 2016
It's going to be OK, America

I went to bed last night at 1am thinking Hilary Clinton had it in the bag - as Florida seemed to be swaying her side - only to wake up at 7am to find Donald Trump confirmed to be the next President of the United States of America. WTF America?

Tagged: Season5

Mark Leruste
November 4, 2016

Stalking Richard Reed (Co-founder of Innocent)

Mark Leruste
November 4, 2016
Stalking Richard Reed (Co-founder of Innocent)

Richard Reed co-founded Innocent, Jam Jar Investments and is the author of the new book "If I could Tell You Just One Thing." He also happens to be on my hit list of people I (really) wanted to interview...

Tagged: Season5, Vlogs

Mark Leruste
October 27, 2016

The Dos and Don'ts of Planning a Retreat (Q&A)

Mark Leruste
October 27, 2016
The Dos and Don'ts of Planning a Retreat (Q&A)

Planning your first retreat is tough! In today's Q&A Thursday I answer Rebecca Tracey's questions on what I wish I'd known before I ran my first retreat back in 2015.

Tagged: Q&As

Mark Leruste
October 20, 2016

Why your story matters with Philip McKernan

Mark Leruste
October 20, 2016
Why your story matters with Philip McKernan

Philip McKernan has worked with the Canadian Olympic Team, The Pentagon, wrote four books and has shared the stage with the likes of the Dalai Lama and Richard Branson. But things haven't always been that easy for Philip.

Tagged: Season5, Interviews

Mark Leruste
October 13, 2016

TED Talks by Chris Anderson (Book Review )

Mark Leruste
October 13, 2016
TED Talks by Chris Anderson (Book Review )

Chris Anderson, the owner of TED, has released his book "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking". Here's my book review.

Tagged: Season5, Book Review

Mark Leruste
October 6, 2016

How to say no to a client

Mark Leruste
October 6, 2016
How to say no to a client

Saying no is hard. But saying no to potential business is even harder. Especially when you're starting off and every penny counts. Here's what happened when I said no to a potential client. 

Tagged: Season5, Biz Tips

Mark Leruste
September 29, 2016

The power of podcasting

Mark Leruste
September 29, 2016
The power of podcasting

When Stephanie Burton called me up and asked if I could create a workshop to teach her everything I knew about podcasting, I obviously said yes.

Tagged: Season5, Biz Tips

Mark Leruste
September 22, 2016

Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley (Book Review)

Mark Leruste
September 22, 2016
Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley (Book Review)

How would it feel to turn away business because you have too many customers wanting to buy? Sounds to good to be true? Well that's what the back cover of this book claims... Here's what I thought of Daniel Priestley's latest book.

Tagged: Season5, Book Review

Mark Leruste
September 15, 2016

Born without a mask

Mark Leruste
September 15, 2016
Born without a mask

I firmly believe that we were all born without a mask on. And yet, over the years we've somehow found ourselves hiding behind layers and layers of masks. Why? because we're afraid of being seen for who we really are.

Tagged: Season4, Biz Tips

Mark Leruste
September 8, 2016

Can vegans save the world?

Mark Leruste
September 8, 2016
Can vegans save the world?

What if vegans were the last hope for mankind? Would you stop tucking into your rib-eye steak? Or would you fire up the BBQ? We hit the streets of London to find out!

Tagged: Season4, Vlogs

Mark Leruste
September 1, 2016

The Element (Book Review)

Mark Leruste
September 1, 2016
The Element (Book Review)

Ken Robinson's TED talk is the most watched TED talk of all time. His book The Element is a beautiful collection of stories of people who managed to eventually find their "Element". Here's my review of the book. 

Tagged: Season4, Book Review

Mark Leruste
August 25, 2016

Meeting fans in London

Mark Leruste
August 25, 2016
Meeting fans in London

You hear about it all the time but rarely do you expect it to happen to you. Yet today, I received an email from a viewer who's been following me for years and wanted to meet up. Here's what happened next.

Tagged: Season4, Vlogs

Mark Leruste
August 18, 2016

How pushups can save lives

Mark Leruste
August 18, 2016
How pushups can save lives

What if I told you pushups could save lives. Would you drop down and give me 22? 

Tagged: Season4

Mark Leruste
August 11, 2016

6 ways to build a social media audience

Mark Leruste
August 11, 2016
6 ways to build a social media audience

It's tough to stand out in a sea of noise, especially when you know that YouTube has over a billion users. Here are 6 tips you can use right now to build and grow an engaged social media audience.

Tagged: Season4, Biz Tips

Mark Leruste
August 4, 2016

How to overcome creative blocks

Mark Leruste
August 4, 2016
How to overcome creative blocks

Welcome to the very first episode of Q&A Thursday! Today's question comes from Beth Brown an author from Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Tagged: Season4, Q&As

Mark Leruste
July 28, 2016

How to be more creative

Mark Leruste
July 28, 2016
How to be more creative

Albert Einstein once said, "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." In today's video learn how to reconnect to your most powerful creative force: you.
 

Tagged: Season4, Biz Tips

Mark Leruste
July 21, 2016

3 tips to create your bucket list

Mark Leruste
July 21, 2016
3 tips to create your bucket list

The only thing in life that's certain, is that none of us will make it out alive. Question is, what will you achieve in your lifetime? Learn my three top tips to create your bucket list today.

Tagged: Season4, Biz Tips

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