Beyond The Story with Sebastian Rusk

Welcome to Beyond The Story! Are you tired of surface-level conversations? Do you want to dig deeper and explore the stories behind the stories? Then join host Sebastian Rusk on Beyond the Story, the podcast that goes beyond the headlines and explores the human experiences that shape our world. On Beyond the Story, we have intimate conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators from all walks of life. We get to the heart of their journeys, the obstacles they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. So, if you're ready to be inspired, to learn from those who've gone before you, and to discover new perspectives that challenge and transform, then tune in to Beyond the Story with Sebastian Rusk, available now on all major podcast platforms.

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  Episode #316

  How to Build Passive Income with Airbnb Rental Arbitrage Without Owning Property - Linda Kim

  Sep 15, 202618 min

  In episode 316 of Beyond The Story , Sebastian Rusk interviews Linda Kim, an Airbnb entrepreneur, coach, and design expert who transformed her life after leaving corporate America and building a successful short-term rental business. Linda shares how a difficult divorce, the loss of her best friend, and a sudden corporate layoff became the wake-up calls that pushed her to create a completely different life. Tune in to hear how Linda turned uncertainty into opportunity, built multiple businesses, and created a life on her own terms. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:05] Meeting through networking and the power of being in the right room. [00:03:28] Linda's journey from corporate tech to entrepreneurship. [00:04:41] Starting Airbnb after divorce, loss, and a corporate layoff. [00:05:46] Investing $35,000 in mentorship and scaling an Airbnb business. [00:06:52] Why Airbnb design matters in a competitive market. [00:07:19] How rental arbitrage creates passive income. [00:08:07] Building an Airbnb portfolio with low capital. [00:08:54] Helping a stay-at-home mom surpass $100,000 in four months. [00:10:18] Airbnb occupancy rates and potential profit per property. [00:11:07] Managing properties remotely with the right team and systems. [00:12:05] Staying competitive in today's saturated Airbnb market. [00:13:32] Scaling the coaching business, speaking, and writing a book. [00:14:03] Overcoming the fear of public speaking. [00:15:23] The power of sharing your story and impacting others. [00:16:51] Why taking the risk can change your life. QUOTES "Just do it because it's gonna change your life." – Linda Kim ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Linda Kim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itslindakim/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslinda.kim/ ========================== Ready to start your Airbnb journey? Join Linda’s 3-Day Airbnb Challenge or take your skills further with her BNB Mastery Society . Join the 3-Day Airbnb Challenge Join the BNB Mastery Society ========================== Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

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  Episode #315

  From Near-Death Experience to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur - Lauren Nicole Peters

  Aug 27, 202615 min

  In episode 315 of Beyond The Story , Sebastian Rusk interviews Lauren Nicole Peters, a dynamic marketer and purpose-driven leader whose powerful transformation story will inspire anyone seeking more meaning and impact in their business journey. She shares the practical systems she’s used to grow a supportive entrepreneurial community, skyrocket clients’ results through smart marketing, and implement $5-a-day ad strategies for immediate business growth. Tune in for an episode that will motivate you to lead with purpose, overcome obstacles, and take decisive action toward building the business—and life—you truly desire! TIMESTAMPS [00:00:05] Welcome & reconnecting with Lauren Nicole Peters [00:02:27] The untold beginnings: spiritual visions and childhood challenges [00:03:40] The near-death experience that changed everything [00:08:41] Transforming insight into purpose-driven action [00:10:09] Marketing, mentorship, and helping others achieve results [00:12:38] Launching the Awakened Creators Community [00:14:07] Final thoughts on overcoming chaos and serving others QUOTES "If you are experiencing crazy chaos in regards to your gifts, just realize that that chaos is an opportunity, to see it as something you are a victim of, or something that you can and eventually will overcome." – Lauren Nicole Peters "I didn't have a near-death experience, but I went through an experience...that radically changed my life and helped me step into my power, believe in myself, love myself, et cetera. And I now bring that back to the work that I get to do..." – Sebastian Rusk "Everyone here is a unique spark, a unique creator...with unique gifts that we were given that we are here to serve each other with." – Lauren Nicole Peters ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Lauren Nicole Peters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurennicolepeters/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininedevotion/?hl=en ========================== Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

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  Episode #314

  How Great Leaders Turn Vision Into Execution with Michael Mok

  Aug 25, 202615 min

  In episode 314 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Michael Mok, a powerhouse entrepreneur, as he shares how leadership, clear goal-setting, and relentless action turned his childhood passion for "adult Legos" into a flourishing business that empowers families. Tune in and discover how taking action from a place of purpose can transform your life, your business, and those you serve! TIMESTAMPS [00:00:05] Welcome & community—how Elite Coaching shapes relationships. [00:01:50] Michael Mok's transformation from science to construction: embracing childhood passions. [00:04:18] The mission: helping families, building safer homes, and industry challenges. [00:07:22] Health wins: discovering hidden dangers and making measurable impact. [00:11:19] The role of fulfillment, vision, and making a 10x impact. [00:13:24] Free resources & connecting with Michael Mok. QUOTES "You already know what you want to do as a young child; you just may not remember it. If you feel and listen to your heart, you know where you want to go." – Michael Mok "The fulfillment aspect is the most important thing that keeps you going. Without it, you just could give up." – Michael Mok "I believe that starting a podcast can radically change your life and your business if you let it. And I'm qualified to say something so bold because I’ve lived it." – Sebastian Rusk ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Michael Mok Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljmok/ ========================== Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

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  Episode #311

  The Hidden Beliefs That Are Quietly Running Your Life- Rob Reynosa

  Aug 4, 202625 min

  In episode 311 of Beyond The Story , Sebastian Rusk interviews Rob Reynosa, a Conscious Creation Coach, as he shares his personal journey—from experiencing a life-altering spiritual awakening, overcoming false narratives, and leaving the security of a steady job to building a thriving coaching business that impacts individuals and families across the globe. Tune in for real stories, practical insights, and motivational strategies to help you write your own success story. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:18] Rob’s awakening and the beginning of his transformation [00:05:15] The power of mindset, conditioning, and being an independent thinker [00:08:39] Leaving comfort for growth: From steady job to entrepreneur [00:13:00] Why identity work is key to success [00:17:42] The ripple effect: Transforming clients, families, and legacies [00:22:37] Final thoughts and actionable takeaways QUOTES "What you want wants you. It just needs you to give up who you think you are." – Rob Reynosa "Imperfect action often solves a majority of life's problems." – Sebastian Rusk "If you know that you're meant for something bigger...how much longer are you going to suffer staying where you're at?" – Rob Reynosa ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Rob Reynosa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robreynosa_/?hl=en ========================== Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

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  Episode #310

  YouTube for Business- How to Grow Your Brand and Get More Clients - Drew Hitchcock

  Jul 30, 202645 min

  In episode 310 of Beyond The Story , Sebastian Rusk interviews Drew Hitchcock, a YouTube strategist and growth consultant, as he shares how leadership and consistent action helped transition from a gaming enthusiast to the go-to expert for YouTube monetization optimization, achieving explosive growth for client channels, including transforming a client’s channel from under 100 subscribers to over 100,000—and making YouTube the #1 source for qualified business leads. Tune in to learn how you can harness YouTube to elevate your brand, grow your team, and achieve your most ambitious business goals! TIMESTAMPS [00:01:30] Drew’s journey from StarCraft shoutcaster to YouTube consultant. [00:04:20] Transforming clients: From 57 subscribers to 100,000+. [00:06:32] Key strategies for new and growing YouTube channels. [00:13:01] Mining comments and uncovering content opportunities. [00:15:20] YouTube as a powerful, evergreen lead generation source. [00:16:47] The reality of using ads and advice for channel growth. [00:26:46] The impact of AI and Semantic ID on YouTube today. [00:29:38] Metrics that matter: Viewers, retention, and channel health. [00:30:02] The video podcast controversy—who wins with “video podcasts”? [00:39:12] The 80/20 of getting started: Titles, thumbnails, retention, and taking action. QUOTES "YouTube is the only platform where people actively go to get educated and ultimately find the people that they want to work with and help them solve the problems they're looking to get solved." – Drew Hitchcock “Implementation isn’t just about posting—you need a system and science behind your YouTube strategy for real results.” – Sebastian Frost "Play the long game. Consistent, simple action and a focus on fundamentals are what set you up for sustainable success." – Drew Hitchcock ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Drew Hitchcock YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drewhitchcock ========================== Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

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