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The Dept. w/ Omar El-Takrori

Omar El-Takrori
Entrepreneurship
Personal Branding
Social Media Marketing
Content Creation
Youtube
Leadership
Vlogging
Authenticity
Work-Life Balance
Monetization
Chalene Johnson
Family Vlogging
Brand Deals
Time Management
Business Culture
Branding
John Maxwell
Joy
Self-Management
City Light Church

The Dept. is hosted by Omar El-Takrori. Omar is a content creator, entrepreneur, coach, consultant and pastor. The goal of every conversation is to highlight high level individuals who are owning it in their respective departments. This podcast isn't for the the person who wants to settle and be average. These dynamic conversations will kill limiting beliefs, highlight current opportunities, and p... more

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In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down what people are actually buying online and why most creators and entrepreneurs are stuck trying to sell the wrong thing. Joined by ART.MP4 and Brandon Flakes, the conversation unpacks the real drivers beh... more

In this episode of The Dept. Omar celebrates 100 weeks of uploading and breaks down the ONE habit that can completely change your life and business: showing up consistently with one long-form video every week. From building unshakable trust with your... more

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In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with longtime creator Chris Punsalan to break down what it actually takes to build a personal brand in 2026, especially if you’re starting from zero. Chris shares eleven years of hard-earned insights on cre... more

In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with creator and host of The Calum Johnson Show, Calum Johnson one of the fastest-growing interviewers on YouTube. Together they break down why YouTube is the platform creators should go all-in on this year... more

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Episode: The Fastest Way To Monetize Your Content Online (Longform) | The Dept. #100
Calum Johnson
YouTube expert and content creator
Episode: The NEW Way to Win On YouTube in 2026 | The Dept. #98
Marcus Y. Rosier
Friend of Omar and experienced entrepreneur discussing faith in business.
Episode: How To Become A Millionaire In 2026 (Use God!) | The Dept. #95
Graham Cochran
Business coach and entrepreneur, helping others build high-impact, low-maintenance businesses.
Episode: How To Build A High Profit Business (Part-Time!) | The Dept. #92
Lee Jenkins
Pastor, entrepreneur, and financial expert.
Episode: Content Advice For Building Your Personal Brand (Over Age 40!) ft. Lee Jenkins | The Dept. #88
Erwin McManus
Author and speaker known for his work in church leadership and communication.
Mosaic Church
Episode: How To A Become A World Class Communicator (And Sound Like Yourself) ​ft. Erwin McManus | The Dept. #83
Dan Martell
Entrepreneur, investor, and author
Episode: How To Become A Millionaire in 2025 (Using AI) ft. Dan Martell ​| The Dept. #82
Joi Hunt
Serial entrepreneur and multiple seven-figure entrepreneur.
Episode: Make Your First $100K in Business (Beginner Advice) ft. Joi Hunt ​| The Dept. #79
Brendan Boyd
Expert in content monetization and digital product strategy.
Episode: Why Most Creators Fail to Monetize Their Content (And How to Fix It) ft. Brendan Boyd | The Dept. #75

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Omar El Takrori
Host of the show, a content creator, entrepreneur, and coach, focusing on engaging conversations about personal growth and business strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Amazing show

    Been following Omar since Think Media days and really excited, he’s able to create a big impact with his personal brand and bring on amazing guests to his show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Brian Parana
    United Statesa month ago
  • Answered Prayer

    Omar is an answered prayer. I never want the episodes to end!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoiWalker314
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just listen to the podcast!

    Easily now one of my favourite posdcasts. I love Omar’s down to earth tone and straight to the point line of questions. Too many gems to mention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mo HSE
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 9/10

    Let’s double down on the word “conversation” please..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MasterWatson
    United States2 years ago
  • You Left no crumbs

    Omar has been bringing so much value on IG but this is a whole to level! Already helped me so much! Thanks!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdamMockett
    United States2 years ago

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The NEW Way to Win On YouTube in 2026 | The Dept. #98
Q: How long was it till you got your first brand deal, and what did that look like?
Calum shares that he got his first brand deal after his channel started gaining traction post-viral videos. He reached out to a brand he loved and created a mock ad read which helped him land the deal.
I Asked My Friend How He Charges Clients $100K... | The Dept. #91
Q: Was there a belief that was holding you back from raising your prices?
Insecurity about whether people could see the value in what I was offering was a limiting belief that I had to overcome.
I Asked My Friend How He Charges Clients $100K... | The Dept. #91
Q: What do you think is stopping you from charging what you believe you're worth?
Focus on the people who would value your services rather than those who think you are arrogant.
The Most Valuable Marketing Conversation You’ll Ever Hear | The Dept. #90
Q: What are the four components necessary for running effective Facebook ads?
The four components are the offer, the content, the landing page, and the backend system.
Content Advice For Building Your Personal Brand (Over Age 40!) ft. Lee Jenkins | The Dept. #88
Q: What would you say to someone who is my age?
Keep the fire for entrepreneurship and make sure you have just as much fire for things that don't have anything to do with money.

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Focused on entrepreneurship, self-improvement, and personal branding, this engaging podcast features dynamic conversations with high-achieving guests from various fields. The host, a seasoned content creator and entrepreneur, dives deep into topics such as monetization strategies, innovative content creation, and the intersection of faith and business. Unique insights are shared regularly, aiming to inspire listeners to break free from mediocrity and pursue their God-given purposes. Each episode is crafted to provide not only valuable content but also actionable strategies that encourage personal and professional growth.

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3. Marcus Y. Rosier
4. Graham Cochran
5. Lee Jenkins
6. Erwin McManus
7. Dan Martell
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