Tag: Video Content

JR Lay on Reinvention, Alignment, and Leaving a Legacy (Ep. 86)

JR Lay on Reinvention, Alignment, and Leaving a Legacy (Ep. 86)

He started a business at 19 to impress a girl. That girl became his wife, and the business became the foundation for a powerful entrepreneurial journey spanning over two decades.

In this release, Bryan Sweet sits down with JR Lay, bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and founder of Level Up Business. From early success and personal setbacks to family alignment and faith-fueled decisions, JR shares how he’s transforming hard-earned wisdom into his next big leap.

You’ll hear:

  • Why success without alignment creates internal conflict
  • How fear of judgment and fear of success keep entrepreneurs stuck
  • The five “fires of fear” and how to move through them
  • How video content can become a long-lasting legacy asset
  • And more!

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James Robert Lay is one of the world’s leading digital marketing authors, speakers, and advisors for financial brands. As a digital anthropologist based in Houston, TX, James Robert is the author of the bestselling book, Banking on Digital Growth. He is also the founder and CEO of the Digital Growth Institute, where he has guided more than 520 financial brands on a mission to simplify digital marketing and sales strategies that empower banks and credit unions to generate 10X more loans and deposits.

James Robert has been named one of the Financial Brand‘s “Top Global Financial Services Influencers to Follow,” a CUNA “Credit Union Rock Star,” and a CU Times “Under 40 Trailblazer.” His insights have been featured in leading media outlets including Entrepreneur.com, US News and World Report, Quartz, The Financial Brand, American Banker, CU Times, and CU Journal, among many others, and he frequently shares his research and insights at industry events and universities throughout the United States. 

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Transforming Learning Through Video Storytelling with Dr. Dorine Rivers (Ep.57)

Transforming Learning Through Video Storytelling with Dr. Dorine Rivers (Ep.57)

Regardless of the chapter of life you’re in or how much success you’ve had up to this point, this story is a great example of what commitment, dedication, and grit can bring to your future.

Brittany Anderson introduces Dr. Dorine Rivers, founder and CEO of Savantz AI. Dr. Rivers shares her journey in launching Savantz AI, a platform that converts text into engaging videos for businesses, educators, and learners. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on one’s passion and zone of genius, learning from mistakes, and staying resilient in the face of setbacks.

Dr. Rivers discusses how Savantz AI can help businesses create impactful video content to convey their messages effectively. Dr. Rivers highlights the platform’s potential for cross-generational communication, enabling users to create engaging content that resonates with diverse viewers.

Key discussion points include: 

  • Her story of accidentally creating Savantz AI while seeking solutions in video production
  • How Savantz AI can efficiently create engaging video content to effectively reach audiences across different platforms
  • The value of storytelling and creative visuals to enhance understanding and retention of information
  • How she is ensuring that the content generated is making a significant impact in promoting effective learning and communication strategies
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Rivers has a Ph.D. in Business Management and Human & Organizational Systems, a Project Management Professional Certification, and Investment Banking licenses. 

She has three decades of expertise in launching and managing businesses, educational leadership, and video production, and is an award-winning published author. As a serial entrepreneur, her expertise is in creative vision and execution, strategic planning, and identifying growth opportunities that will transform how we generate visual materials and bring content to life. 

Her passion for creating Savantz came from a desire to convert her own work into videos. She soon realized that the system she was building could benefit millions of businesses, educators, and learners. 

If you ask her about the inherent challenges, she will say that building a business is just like climbing a mountain. You get up every day and put one foot in front of the other, and nothing stops you until you reach the summit.

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