The Dept. w/ Omar El-Takrori

• The Easiest Content Creation Strategy for 2026 | The Dept. #99

  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 creating content that gets attention, documenting your real life instead of trying to “perform,” and building a skillset that opens unexpected doors. From turning everyday moments into viral content, to launching digital products, to monetizing small audiences through community and Patreon, this conversation shows you exactly how to build a brand that leads to opportunities, income, and impact. If you want clarity on what to post, how to show up, and how to transform your story into a platform, this episode will give you the blueprint.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challengehttps://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Chris:https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPunsalanTVhttps://www.instagram.com/chrispunsalanCheck out tendercare: https://trytendercare.com✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori 🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear

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• The NEW Way to Win On YouTube in 2026 | The Dept. #98

  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, the psychology behind packaging videos for massive reach, and the mindset required to stay consistent long before anything goes viral. Calum shares how one simple title and thumbnail change took his video from 60 views to over 900,000, why every creator is just one experiment away from a breakthrough, and how he turned three years of grinding into a thriving media business. If you want to grow on YouTube, master titles and thumbnails, land brand deals (even with a small audience), and fall in love with the platform again, this conversation is a masterclass.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Calum:https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://www.youtube.com/@UCuvjQYKukKjVyhSVxQibgOw ✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.tvdhq.com/omarsgear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd

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• Don't make another YouTube video without listening to this... | The Dept. #97

  In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down the five video formats that every creator and entrepreneur should be using to grow on YouTube in 2026 without relying on hacks, luck, or the algorithm. After 15+ years on the platform and over 70M views, he reveals why most people don’t grow: they aren’t making bulletproof videos. Omar walks through the exact types of videos YouTube is pushing right now, from compilation content, course-style long-form videos, and content marathons, to conversation-based videos and crowd content. If you want to grow your YouTube channel this year, build trust faster, create content that stands out above the noise, and develop a personal brand people actually want to follow, this episode is a full masterclass on creating videos that work.💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸 https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/✅ Follow Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/branflvkes/

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• 5 REAL Content Ideas AI's Could NEVER Make | The Dept. #96

  In this episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down the five content ideas that every entrepreneur, creator, and personal brand needs to be using in today’s “anti-AI revolution.” While everyone is obsessing over AI-generated posts, Omar explains why the real opportunity is in content that only you can create your stories, your behind-the-scenes process, your voice, your perspective. He walks through the 5 C’s: Classified Content, Candid Content, Conversion Content, Captured Content, and Cutless Content, and shows how each one builds authenticity, connection, and demand. If you’ve been stuck, overthinking, or inconsistent online, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to show up in a way that is unique, human, and impossible for AI to replicate. This conversation will give you your creative spark back.🎉 THE DEPT. LIVE 100th EPISODE SPECIAL 🎉https://go.tvdhq.com/thedepartmentlive💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/branflvkes/✅ Follow Art.MP4:https://www.instagram.com/arturormosqueda/✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear:https://go.thevideodept.co/gear🚀 Join The Video Dept. Community 🚀https://www.skool.com/tvd

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• Master Your Money ft. Myron Golden (Audio Only Exclusive)

  In this conversation Myron Golden and I talk about how to make more money by taking control of your money.💸 Join the Content to Cash Challenge Today!https://go.thevideodept.co/content-to-cash✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori✅ Follow Myron Goldenhttps://www.youtube.com/myrongolden💵 Check out Myron's Make More Offers Challenge: https://rb.gy/uq7bcu📚 Boss Moves Book: https://rb.gy/dfmerv🔴 Access to All of Omar's Gear: https://go.thevideodept.co/gear*the event mentioned in CA has passed*

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