The School of Influence

Hosted ByAmanda Russell

Why do some people or brands command cult-like followings, while others struggle to stay afloat? Why do some people rise to social media stardom, while others can’t get anywhere? The answer: Influence. But is it a genetic trait or something you can learn? What is their influence derived from? And what are the takeaways that we can implement in our business and/or personal branding? Author, professor and the Queen of Influencer Marketing Amanda Russell brings you the answers with concise, no nonsense interviews of top influencers across categories. Amanda’s unique dynamic is both engaging and provocative. She and frequent co-host Jason Falls ask the tough questions, to get the real, raw answers that you can put into practice TODAY. No fluff, no BS, just the real story!


All Episodes

23: How a World Class Athlete Took a Flywheel Approach to Building Influence Across Broadcasting Platforms and Social Media

What does it take to become one of the most respected influencers in the highly competitive space of fitness? Caroline Pearce has done…

22: Hollywood Entertainment Host and Reporter Jezlan Moyet on the Celebrity Influencer

Host of Good Morning LA LA Land and Fanvestor Report talks about the hustle to garner the mainstream spotlight in traditional…

21: How to Grow Your Audience: I Have a Great Idea, and All the Expertise, Now How Do I Get the World to Know?

This week Neal and Amanda do something a little different! They speak to renowned Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Stanford…

20: The King of Hollywood’s Take on Influence with Founder of E! Entertainment Larry Namer

This is the man that created the $4 billion television network E! which pioneered the entertainment of mainstream celebrities. But what…

19: Ann Handley on Building Influence through Content

Ann Handley, co-founder of MarketingProfs, began her career as a journalist, and her roots in storytelling and understanding the needs…

18: The Future of Online Influence: Virtual Influencers, Memes and what EVERY business needs to know about it.

When Mark Cuban calls YOU ask for an investment in your company, you know you have a pulse on influencer marketing, not to mention a…

17: What is Influencer Management – and What Brands Need to Know About It!

The world of talent management is very confusing – even people who do it have trouble explaining it. And if you’ve ever reached out to …

16: Miri Rodriguez on Building Influence Company-Wide through Storytelling

Miri Rodriguez went from a Community Manager to becoming one of Microsoft’s top influencers and Storytellers. Now she is the author of…

15: Dave Kerpen on the Importance of Building Likeable Influence

New York Times Best-Selling author Dave Kerpen emerged as a major marketing influencer out of nowhere with his Likeable brand, books,…