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Authority in the Wild

Gabe Marusca
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Marketing
Public Speaking
Personal Growth
Remote Work
Content Creation
Podcasting
Business Failure
Personal Branding
Resilience
Self-Awareness
Social Media Marketing
Personal Development
Lead Generation
Mental Health
Client Relationships
Mindset
Immigrant Experience
Digital Nomadism

Welcome to Authority in the Wild Podcast. I'm your host, Gabe Marusca, helping action-takers achieve Freedom Through Entrepreneurs, without sacrificing the things that matter to you. From sales and engineering to freelancing and business consulting, I've worn many hats for the past 20 years. Leveraging that background, I host unscripted conversations with successful entrepreneurs, renowned busines... more

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Episode: #134 - How AI Is Changing Everything Right Now w/ Ken Cox
Allyson Letteri
Marketing exec turned startup advisor and author of The Standout Startup
Episode: #133 - Product-Market Fit Is Dead (Here's What Replaced It) w/ Allyson Letteri
Alan Lazaros
CEO of the Next Level University Podcast, a global top 100 podcast with over 2000 episodes
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Episode: #132 - Build Self-Belief Through Minimum Viable Actions w/ Alan Lazaros
Camille Diaz
Wealth strategist, optimization coach, podcaster, author, and speaker
Episode: #131 - How to Build Wealth Without Burning Out w/ Camille Diaz
Peter Sorgenfrei
Founder and CEO coach with experience creating six companies across three countries.
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Episode: #130 - Work Life Balance Doesn't Exist, Here's Why w/ Peter Sorgenfrei
Manuj Aggarwal
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Tetra Noodle Technologies
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Episode: #128 - AI Expert: AI will Reach 1500 IQ by End of Year - Are You Ready? w/ Manuj Aggarwal
Emma Rees
A four-time founder, chairwoman at Deployed, and business coach.
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Episode: #127 - Pitching & Funding Techniques Shared by a 4x Founder w/ Emma Rees
Alexander Plank
An international certified mindset coach
Episode: #126 - This One Belief is Destroying Your Life w/ Alexander Plank
Cari Kaufman
Founder of Storyteller Wordsmith and brand strategist who helps founders find their real voice.
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Episode: #125 - Why AI Will Never Replace This One Thing w/ Cari Kaufman

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Gabe Marusca
Host of Authority in the Wild

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Love this show!

    Ep113 was packed with wisdom, authenticity, and energy. So many golden nuggets! This show always delivers the perfect mix of inspiration and realness. Can’t recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IrinaSheh
    United States10 months ago
  • Super inspiring!

    I loved hearing Gabe’s story in episode 100! It’s amazing to see how we entrepreneurs go through so many ups and downs but still find a way to keep going. I’m so glad that Gabe didn’t give up, and this podcast has become one-of-a-kind!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KemZi💜
    United States10 months ago
  • Thank you, Gabe, for the great chat!

    You never know where any great conversation is going to take you.

    Gabe jumps right in to ask engaging, powerful questions that are useful to the conversation … and to the listener.

    I love how he brings his wisdom and background in a collaborative way that makes it a creative and engaging experience.

    Hope we can do this again sometime when our perspectives evolve into whatever comes next.

    Keep doing what you do so well. The world needs your curiosity and generosity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pedalbryan
    United States10 months ago
  • Great topics not just for the Nomadic life

    I appreciate all of the shows that focus on confidence and speaking and resilience. When you’re on your own, it’s helpful to have all of this encouragement and helpful conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda Ugelow
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must listen podcast!

    An inspiring podcast for solo entrepreneurs seeking freedom and growth. With actionable tips and real-world insights, it’s a must-listen for anyone navigating the solopreneur journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arimhh
    Spaina year ago

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Provides actionable, real-world insights that listeners can apply immediately.
Gabe asks thoughtful questions and guides guests to share practical tips.
The show is a reliable source for confidence-building and talking points on pitching and speaking.
Listeners appreciate the mix of storytelling and tactical guidance.

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#119 - How to Stand Out in The Age of AI w/ Lynn Colepaugh
Q: If someone is overwhelmed right now with all the things they have to do in their business or in their marketing, what would be your advice for them?
Align your online tone across platforms and think about how AI interprets your digital presence.
#116 - Healing The Mental Health Crisis Hidden in Silicon Valley w/ Phil Neil
Q: How do you identify your risk tolerance?
Reflect on your core motivation and understand your comfort levels in navigating business decisions.
#116 - Healing The Mental Health Crisis Hidden in Silicon Valley w/ Phil Neil
Q: What would be your suggestion to people losing their jobs due to AI?
Explore your feelings and interests without specific goals to gain clarity on what you truly want to pursue.
#116 - Healing The Mental Health Crisis Hidden in Silicon Valley w/ Phil Neil
Q: What do you notice in working with people that stops them from going on the right path?
Common issues include a lack of self-awareness and emotional mastery, which leads to destructive decisions and failure.
#115 - Why choosing a North Star over a "Why" will help you achieve your goals w/ Bryan Yates
Q: And what should we do in order to put some barriers between us and work or technology in order to have that space of disconnection?
We have to become pretty intentional about actually committing to choosing space and defining what space means for us.

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This show centers on practical strategies for building and growing independent businesses, with a strong emphasis on conversion tactics, go-to-market thinking, pricing strategy, storytelling, and personal development. Across episodes, guests—from AI leaders and marketing experts to coaches and seasoned founders—share actionable frameworks, real-world experiments, and mindsets that help listeners scale while maintaining authenticity and balance. The format often blends tactical advice (lead follow-up speed, productizing services, buyer insight) with broader themes like mindset, public speaking, and leadership, making it valuable for entrepreneurs who want measurable results without sacrificing their values or life outside work.

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Recent guests on Authority in the Wild include:

1. Ken Cox
2. Allyson Letteri
3. Alan Lazaros
4. Camille Diaz
5. Peter Sorgenfrei
6. Manuj Aggarwal
7. Emma Rees
8. Alexander Plank

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