The Dept. w/ Omar El-Takrori

In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with real estate powerhouse Shannon Gillette to break down how she built one of the top-producing teams in Arizona by leading with personal brand, trust, and long-term thinking. Shannon shares how showing up consistently on social media without turning it into a nonstop commercial created inbound demand, eliminated the need for cold sales, and fueled massive growth. They unpack the real role of Instagram Stories, YouTube, and video storytelling in selling lifestyle (not just listings), how to scale from solo operator to CEO, and why hiring, delegation, and core values are essential to building a business that lasts. From faith and leadership to wealth-building, investing, and creating impact beyond money, this conversation is a masterclass in building a high-integrity business that supports both success and quality of life.

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In this episode of The Dept. Omar is joined by Brandon Flakes and Art.mp4 to break down one of the most powerful (and overlooked) ways to build a personal brand today: stop trying to make content and start being the content. They unpack how trust is built by simply showing your real work, conversations, and process without scripts, hacks, or perfection. From filming everyday moments and meetings, to why consistency beats polish, to how this approach has directly led to millions in business, this episode gives a practical, freeing framework for creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want visibility without burnout. If you want to build a brand people trust, grow your influence organically, and turn your life and work into leverage, this conversation will completely change how you think about content.

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In this episode of The Dept. Omar is joined by Neel Dhingra and ART.MP4 to break down how creators and entrepreneurs can actually use AI to grow a real business, not just create more noise. They walk through how to use AI for content ideation, packaging, editing, distribution, and automation, while staying authentic to your voice and vision. From building a personal brand faster to saving time, increasing leverage, and even driving millions in revenue, this conversation shows how AI becomes a multiplier when paired with clarity, strategy, and action. If you’ve felt late to AI, overwhelmed by tools, or unsure how to turn content into income, this episode gives you a practical, grounded path forward.

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In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with AI expert Alicia Lyttle for a deep, practical conversation on how entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders can use AI as a real advantage. Together, they break down how to actually start using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, how to think about AI as a productivity and income multiplier, and why prompting, training, and human judgment matter more than the tools themselves. Alicia shares real-world examples of how AI is saving time, increasing revenue, and helping people move faster from idea to execution, while Omar ties it back to stewardship, creativity, and building trust in a rapidly changing world. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, skeptical, or behind when it comes to AI, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear starting point.

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In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with entrepreneur and educator Mario Payne to break down what it really takes to build a sustainable business online without chasing hype or shortcuts. Together, they unpack the mindset shifts creators need to make as they transition from trading time for money to building scalable offers, how to price with confidence, and why simplicity and consistency beat complexity every time. Mario shares hard-earned lessons from his journey, including how to identify what people will actually pay for, how to position your expertise clearly, and how to grow without burning yourself out. If you’re trying to turn your knowledge into real income and build a business that lasts, this conversation will give you clarity and direction.

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