Brendan Kane - Generated 100M+ Followers for Clients | The Secret Algorithm Hack Nobody Talks About

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Brendan Kane is a viral growth genius whose Hook Point methodology has generated 60+ billion views, 100+ million followers, and over $1 billion in revenue for elite brands and A-list celebrities including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Jason Statham. Having overseen $200 million in marketing spend while working with MTV, Paramount Pictures, Disney, Fox, and Netflix, Kane pioneered YouTube's first influencer campaign in 2007 and proved his own system by generating one million followers in just 30 days. The bestselling author of "One Million Followers" and "Hook Point," Kane has tested over 150,000 content variations to crack the code of virality, establishing himself as the undisputed architect of digital influence who transforms brands and creators into viral phenomena in today's three-second attention economy.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro
01:36 – Why Anything Can Go Viral
03:28 – Cracking the Viral Formula
06:37 – Why Big Brands Fail at Social Media
09:46 – Unlearning Old Marketing Habits
15:28 – Making “Boring” Businesses Go Viral
19:53 – Social Media Tips for Introverts
22:45 – Sponsor Break
25:31 – The Truth About Reaction Content
27:13 – The Secret to Stopping the Scroll
29:59 – Does Shadowbanning Really Exist?
37:13 – Key Metrics for Beginner Creators
40:09 – Decoding Top-Performing Content
43:58 – Sponsor Break
46:50 – Building Emotional Connections Online
54:15 – Setting Up Social Media Success
1:00:08 – Paid vs. Organic: What Really Sells
1:01:28 – Spotting Real vs. Fake Engagement
1:02:54 – The Game-Changing Content Format
1:06:39 – Brendan’s Biggest Client Success Story
1:09:12 – Brendan’s Five Steps to Storytelling
1:13:19 – Brendan’s Final Advice
1:14:37 – Brendan’s #1 Lesson for His Kids

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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott Clary.

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He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their stories to help pass those lessons on to others through both experiences and tactical strategies for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between.

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