Mitlin Money Mindset

Why Your Audience Isn’t Listening (And How to Fix It in 43 Seconds) w/ Danny Brassell

June 10, 2026 | Episode #293

Meet the Guest

Danny Brassell

A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell (www.DannyBrassell.com) has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide. He has authored 21 books, including Leadership Begins with Motivation and Misfits and Crackpots. The co-founder of WellCrafted Story™, Danny helps entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations leverage speaking on stages as a major client lead source that converts.

Show Notes

You have something worth saying. So why does it feel like no one’s actually listening?

Storytelling expert Dr. Danny Brassell shifted his career after losing everything in a 2005 real estate scam by mastering one skill: telling stories that move people to act. In this episode, he shares the 43-second rule that grabs any audience, a simple exercise that helps you build a backlog of winning stories, and the 5 C’s framework Danny uses with every client.

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About the Podcast

Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.

Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.

We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️

Why Your Audience Isn’t Listening (And How to Fix It in 43 Seconds) w/ Danny Brassell

Meet the Host

Larry Sprung

CFP®, CEPA®
Founder & Wealth Advisor