Vinnie Potestivo: How To Shine | E147

Want to know why people are leaving TV for podcasting? In today’s episode, we are chatting with Vinnie Potestivo, industry-leading media and talent innovator and podcast host. He is widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development. He is also the host of “I Have A Podcast,” which is a collection of conversations with celebrities and creatives who aim to inspire us in our everyday lives. With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original series & talent brands in modern pop culture. Through the use of original content, Vinnie has helped elevate the personal brands of Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Tyrese Gibson, Lauren Conrad, Diane von Furstenberg, Rob Lowe, and more. In this episode, we talk about how Vinnie landed in the entertainment industry, his time at MTV, and the notion of being a celebrity. We’ll also discuss Vinnie’s advice for standing out online, why he left TV for podcasting, and the personality traits that make people naturally shine. If you’re into pop culture, celebrities, and the entertainment industry, you won’t want to miss this episode! Sponsored by -  Lendtable - Sign up for Lendtable at Lendtable.com with promo code YAP for an extra $50 added to your Lendtable balance. AthleticGreens - Visit athleticgreens.com/YAP and get FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Notion - Get up to $1,000 off Notion’s team plan by going to notion.com/startups Charles Schwab - Learn more at Schwab.com/plan Jordan Harbinger - Listen to The Jordan Harbinger show jordanharbinger.com/start Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:38 - How Vinnie Got Into The Entertainment Industry 06:21 - The Different Careers In Entertainment 15:07 - Why Vinnie Left MTV 21:01 - Can Anyone Be A Celebrity? 24:17 - How to Become More Visible and Stand Out Online 31:53 - The Importance of Planting The Seed 35:54 - Why Vinnie Left TV For Podcasting 42:09 - Personality Traits That Make People Shine 46:03 - Vinnie’s New Podcast 47:13 - Vinnie’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Vinnie’s Website: ​​https://vpetalent.com/ Vinnie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo Vinnie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoitsvinnie/