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Chats With Max

By Max Byrne

This is Chats With Max, a podcast where I interview entrepreneurs and Influencers on their success and social media strategies.
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HOLLYWOOD LIFE'S ALI STAGNITTA, BEEF WITH JUSTIN BIEBER AND BESTIES WITH LOGAN PAUL - CHATS WITH MAX EP. 16

Chats With MaxMay 28, 2020

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HOLLYWOOD LIFE'S ALI STAGNITTA, BEEF WITH JUSTIN BIEBER AND BESTIES WITH LOGAN PAUL - CHATS WITH MAX EP. 16

HOLLYWOOD LIFE'S ALI STAGNITTA, BEEF WITH JUSTIN BIEBER AND BESTIES WITH LOGAN PAUL - CHATS WITH MAX EP. 16

Ali Stagnitta is HollywoodLife's on-air reporter and a news writer. Just days after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from George Washington University in Washington, DC, Ali joined the HollywoodLife team, and since that time she has delivered breakthrough interviews with Sterling K. Brown, Hailey Baldwin, Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke, Spike Lee, Dascha Polanco, Keith Urban, Blake Lively, Margaret Atwood, Gretchen Carlson, John David Washington and more.

She shares her back story, how she’s garnered her amazing career, her inspirations and more.

it was a pleasure to be able to tell some of her story!

Enjoy the interview!

Ali’s instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/yelenayork/?hl=en

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/

My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlMEFXDoLIgwilYNTeTo9Q?sub_confirmation=1

Kim’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kim.rose.art/

Kim’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbrReADbVukSAghu824SlzQ

May 28, 202044:58
Brady Silverwood and His Run Across America

Brady Silverwood and His Run Across America

3,311 miles from New Jersey to San Diego. Brady Silverwood is an entrepreneur turned running maniac. He Co-Founded & Sold @sunnycoclothing, a viral bikini brand and wasn’t content afterwards so he picked up his running shoes after a drunk night out and started running 3, 4, and 5 miles. Soon after, he hit a marathon and then thought, “why don’t I run across America?” So he did, and raised lots of money for charity too!

This is the story of his run from from New Jersey to San Diego! He talks about the peaks and valleys of the journey and how he pushed through the hard times. This was a super motivational story for me, to hear and you’ll enjoy it too! Hit that subscribe button!

Brady’s instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bradymsilverwood/

Brady’s New Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-start-start/id1466384529?i=1000466399718

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/

My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlMEFXDoLIgwilYNTeTo9Q?sub_confirmation=1

Kim’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kim.rose.art/

Kim’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbrReADbVukSAghu824SlzQ

Feb 25, 202057:40
Selling Art That's More Expensive than a House- @YelenaYork

Selling Art That's More Expensive than a House- @YelenaYork

Yelena York is an amazing artist that we discovered in the heart of LA. Her paintings and pointillism works can take up to 13 months to complete, each totally hand done free style on canvas or heavy weight paper with no initial sketches.

She shares her back story, how she’s garnered her amazing career in art, strategy when it comes to business and marketing, and the mental struggle of being a creative.

With a loyal following of more than 120k followers, she has collected an audience from practically every corner of the globe and it was a pleasure to be able to tell some of her story.

Enjoy the interview!

Yelena’s instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/yelenayork/?hl=en

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/

My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlMEFXDoLIgwilYNTeTo9Q?sub_confirmation=1

Kim’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kim.rose.art/

Kim’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbrReADbVukSAghu824SlzQ

Feb 13, 202056:38
Matt Gondek Talks Deconstructive Pop Art and the Business of Being a Full-Time Artist

Matt Gondek Talks Deconstructive Pop Art and the Business of Being a Full-Time Artist

Matt Gondek a.k.a. @Gondekdraws is an amazing deconstructive pop artist that has truly risen from the ground up. He illustrates his take on some of your favorite Disney and anime characters including: Homer Simpson, Mickey Mouse, Characters from Dragon Ball, and so many more! We discovered him through his art show in LA that was themed “Control”.

He shares his back story on how he came up in art. His strategy when it comes to business and marketing, and what it is really like as a full-time artist.

With a loyal following of more than 160k followers, he shows no signs of slowing down and it was amazing to be able to share his story!

Enjoy the interview!

Matt’s instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gondekdraws/?hl=en

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/

My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlMEFXDoLIgwilYNTeTo9Q?sub_confirmation=1

Kim’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kim.rose.art/

Kim’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbrReADbVukSAghu824SlzQ

Feb 03, 202055:58
Kim Rose On Doing Art Full Time and Creating Content (Update)

Kim Rose On Doing Art Full Time and Creating Content (Update)

Kim Rose is an awesome artist that has recently dived into resin art that looks like marble. We've been dating for over 4 years now and when I met her she only had a few thousand followers and now she's pushing nearly 100,000. In this episode she gives an update on what has happened since our last podcast together and her tips and tricks that she uses to make art a full time job for herself!  Enjoy the interview!  

My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlMEFXDoLIgwilYNTeTo9Q?sub_confirmation=1  

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/  

Kim's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kim.rose.art/ 

Kim's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbrReADbVukSAghu824SlzQ

Jan 15, 202043:43
Curve Model Bella Golden on Where She Gets Her Confidence

Curve Model Bella Golden on Where She Gets Her Confidence

Bella Golden fills us in on what the modeling industry is like as a "curve model" with Wilhelmina and she explains where she gets her sense of body image from. She's an Uber successful model who's done campaigns with: Puma, True Religion, Forever 21, and so many more. We dive into her career, creating content and thoughts on the influencer world. She has a great outlook on body image and loving yourself!

Enjoy the interview!

My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlMEFXDoLIgwilYNTeTo9Q?sub_confirmation=1

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/  

Bella's Instagram: @bellaagolden   https://www.instagram.com/bellaagolden/


Jan 01, 202001:07:45
ColorByFeliks How He Gained 800k Fans in 2 Years and His Love for Art

ColorByFeliks How He Gained 800k Fans in 2 Years and His Love for Art

Here’s an awesome Podcast with Feliks K, an amazing Artist who's gone viral over the last couple years! He's accompanied by Andrea, his C.O.O. and amazing wife!


We talk his back story, Inspirations, and social strategy when it comes to getting his art seen!  His wife Andrea helps him out with a lot of the business and marketing side of things and they make quite the dynamic duo. 


We cover: His preferred medium of art, turning your hobby/passion into your main income, social strategy, marketing, content creation, being an influencer, modeling, and so much more. 


Enjoy the interview!


My Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlMEFXDoLIgwilYNTeTo9Q?view_as=subscriber


My Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/


Feliks' Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/colorbyfeliks/?hl=en


Feliks' Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPRuDp5qn2_Q41sE-bfP4uA

Nov 14, 201901:04:48
The Triple Threat - Javon Alvin

The Triple Threat - Javon Alvin

We have Javon Alvin, an actor, producer and singer. He gained his first dose of recognition while doing production work for Christian Guzman. Since then, he has followed his dreams out to LA and has been diving into the world of acting and singing. He’s had a collection of commercial and theatrical roles such as: Shark Tank, The Voice, and most recently a featured film, Sparks!

We talk his back story from New Orleans, to Texas and now Los Angeles. He explains his faith, social media strategy, how he faces adversity, and many other topics. I’d recommend hitting the youtube link below for timestamps if you’d like to skip around.

www.youtube.com/user/ChatsWithMax

We also hit on his new music of which, his first single has just come out so definitely check it out on all the streaming apps!

Thanks for listening! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future interviews!

Keep up with Javon:
www.instagram.com/javonalvin/?hl=en

www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNjpodakAr-J26SUPITtkA

Check out Sparks:
www.imdb.com/title/tt8385216/?ref_=tt_ch

Keep up with the Podcast and Max:
www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/

Nov 09, 201801:11:44
Jess Kent- Music, Travels, and Humble Beginnings

Jess Kent- Music, Travels, and Humble Beginnings

Here’s an awesome Podcast with Jess Kent, a Pop, Reggae, EDM influenced artist signed with Capitol Records.

We talk her back story from Europe and Australia, facing adversity, touring with Coldplay, Daya, and most recently Years and Years. She also sheds some light on marketing music and her strategies for social.

Thanks for listening and please leave a review!

Keep up with Jess:
www.instagram.com/jesskentmusic/

Most recent Single:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCPG0EQIPIU

One of her first song/videos that caught a lot of attention including Coldplay:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNQqEtibfoc

Tickets to her show tomorrow night::
www.ticketmaster.com/jess-kent-the-wiltern-los-angeles-ca/venueartist/73790/2285278

Keep up with the Podcast and Max:
www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/
Oct 25, 201841:25
Mike Majlak- Marketing Manager at LoveSac and Content Creator

Mike Majlak- Marketing Manager at LoveSac and Content Creator

Here’s an awesome Podcast with Mike Majlak, Marketing Manager of LoveSac.

We talk his back story, facing adversity, thoughts and strategies with social and influencer marketing, and some funny stories with Logan Paul, and other friends He’s ran in to along the way. Listen in and enjoy!

Hit the Youtube Link if you'd like timestamps so you can cut to your favorite parts:
youtu.be/HW2wXLUE-8Q

Thanks for listening and please leave a review!

Keep up with Mike:
www.instagram.com/heybigmike/

www.youtube.com/channel/UCMk0u-pViW-Ff4F9SAGcI4g

Check Out LoveSac and get a sick Sactional:
bit.ly/2pPVY0E

Keep up with the Podcast and Max:
www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/
Oct 12, 201801:35:08
Hacking the Watch Industry- Spencer Stumbaugh (MVMT Watches)

Hacking the Watch Industry- Spencer Stumbaugh (MVMT Watches)

On this week's episode, We have Spencer Stumbaugh, the Creative Director at MVMT Watches. MVMT is a 5 year old fashion company, started by two guys in their early 20's, that has recently been acquired for $100M, potentially $200M.

We hit on key topics such as his background and what influenced him in life creatively to be a brand leader. He reminisces on the early days with the company as well as the present. We also talked shop on how he played a huge roll in pioneering influencer marketing and his belief that "it's all about the creative" when it comes to amassing an online audience. Near the end, he threw out some advice to anyone out there that's trying to hustle so definitely check that out!

Enjoy the interview and leave a review!

Stay in touch with Spencer:
www.instagram.com/spencerstumby/

Check Out MVMT and get someone you love some swag:
www.instagram.com/mvmt/

Keep up with podcast news and Max:
www.instagram.com/chatswithma
Sep 12, 201801:10:53
Full Time Artist and Influencer -Kim Rose

Full Time Artist and Influencer -Kim Rose

On this week's episode I interview the beautiful Kim Rose (my girlfriend). We talk about her being a full time artist and influencer. She has an awesome fan base that is obsessed with her resin and water color pieces.

She talks about what it's taken to build her following as well as the Mexican youth programs she donates to with a portion of her art proceeds.

Get ready for some inspiration!

She's organizing a fundraiser for the end of the year that is going to raise over $100,000 via an art auction/boujee wine party. If an event like this sounds awesome, feel free to dm or email her. She's also looking for sponsors for the event.

If you are unable to support the fundraiser/auction financially please feel free to share this podcast and any of her content onling to get the word out.

Stay in touch with Kim:
www.kimroseart.com/
www.instagram.com/kim.rose.art/

Keep up with podcast news and Max:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/

See you next week!
Aug 02, 201801:22:51
How She Got Millions of Streams on Spotify - Lizzy_Land

How She Got Millions of Streams on Spotify - Lizzy_Land

On This Week's episode I interviewed Lizzy Land. She is a musician all the way out from Portland, Oregon. She’s gathered millions of streams for her original work as well as millions of views for her covers on youtube. We first met her while searching for music for a brand deal we were doing in France. Long story short, we’re here now, she’s killing it and I hope this story inspires you to go get yours!

We covered a lot of topics including: Her strategy to gain millions of streams, How she networks with blogs to generate buzz for her new work, the struggles of being a solo artist, social media strategy, branding, and her recommendations for anyone that wants to break in to the music scene or chasing their own ventures in general.

Check out Lizzy:
www.instagram.com/lizzy_land/
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1Cg7AdS9hOJBqmGUdbQ6Ux?si=yKOBxCZ3RSKl0TmDd_Fe7Q

My Insta:
www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/

Thanks again for listening! See you next week!
Jul 25, 201853:49
Fly Guy Rufio- Featured by No Jumper, Distributing Rap Music

Fly Guy Rufio- Featured by No Jumper, Distributing Rap Music

This is the 3rd episode of Chats With Max Featuring Fly Guy Rufio. He talks about how to get featured by big time music blogs, how to distribute your music on socials, his back story, and what to look for next.
Jul 18, 201853:09
Model, Aaron Thornton on raising $200k for YoYo Mats

Model, Aaron Thornton on raising $200k for YoYo Mats

On This Week's episode I interviewed Aaron Thornton. He is an Entrepreneur who has modeled professionally for 10+ years in the U.S. and Internationally He’s done campaigns for many well known brands and designers. He is most proud of his company he created with his father and creative director, YoYo Mats. The world's first self Rolling Yoga Mat. He crowdfunded over $200K in seed money for this business and has an amazing story about how he got it all started and has overcome adversity along the way. This one's long but there’s a lot of gold in here. See you next week and thanks for listening!

We covered a lot of topics including: How he came up with the YoYo Mat, How he's sustained a 10 year + career in modeling, patent law, social media strategy, branding, getting your crowdfunding campaign funded more than 3x your initial goal and a lot more!

Check out Aaron and YoYo Mats:
www.instagram.com/athor13/?hl=en
www.instagram.com/yoyo_mats/?hl=en

Jul 02, 201801:21:35
How to raise 40k in crowdfunding like a Boss

How to raise 40k in crowdfunding like a Boss

This is the first episode of Chats With Max where I Interview Steven Borreli, the founder of Cuts Clothing. He talks about the trials of starting a Mens Wear business and raising capital while starting at 0.

Check out steven at:
www.instagram.com/cutsclothing/
cutsclothing.com/

Keep up with Max here:
www.instagram.com/chatswithmax/
May 24, 201831:24