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The Unfiltered Pivot

The Unfiltered Pivot

Written by: Sahil
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 The Business & Entrepreneurship Finance Channel: the unfiltered pivotWhat we'll do: the unfiltered pivot is a candid, no-fluff look at the reality of building a business. Each episode, we sit down with successful founders, investors, and business leaders to hear their raw, honest stories of triumph and failure. We don't just focus on the wins; we explore the setbacks, the mental struggles, and the unexpected pivots that define the entrepreneurial path.What we'll teach: We’ll teach you the real-world lessons you won't find in a business textbook. You'll learn about fundraising, marketing, leadership, and resilience directly from those who have been in the trenches. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, empathetic, and actionable guide for aspiring and current entrepreneurs.Pros:
  • Authentic Storytelling: We prioritize the human element of business, sharing stories of vulnerability and resilience, a style perfected by The Diary of a CEO.
  • Actionable Insights: Our conversations are structured to provide listeners with clear, practical takeaways they can apply to their own ventures.
  • Broad Network: We leverage our network to bring you conversations with a diverse range of entrepreneurs, from tech giants to bootstrapped founders.
About this podcast: Inspired by the raw honesty and profound insights of The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, the unfiltered pivot is a podcast for anyone who has ever dreamed of building something of their own. It’s a show that proves that success isn’t a straight line, but a challenging, rewarding, and often messy journey.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-unfiltered-pivot--6743504/support.Copyright Sahil Economics
Episodes
  • Content That Converts: Story-led Marketing

    Content That Converts: Story-led Marketing
    Jan 11 2026

    Facts tell, but stories sell. In a world saturated with ads and feature lists, the only way to cut through the noise is to make your audience feel something. The most successful brands don't just sell a product; they invite customers into a story where the customer is the hero, and the brand is the trusted guide.


    This episode is your guide to becoming a master brand storyteller. We're breaking down the frameworks used by companies like Patagonia and Apple to build fanatical loyalty and drive massive sales through narrative. You'll learn how to structure a story that converts using the hero's journey, why your "About Us" page might be your most important sales tool, and how to find the authentic story at the heart of your business.

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    41 mins
  • Micro-Influencer Launches That Convert

    Micro-Influencer Launches That Convert
    Jan 7 2026
    Forget paying a celebrity millions for a single Instagram post. The future of marketing isn't about the biggest audience; it's about the most trusted voice. For startups and savvy brands, the secret to a high-ROI launch lies with a new kind of partner: the micro-influencer, creators with smaller, but hyper-engaged and dedicated followings.6

    In this episode, we reveal the low-cost, high-impact playbook for launching your product with micro-influencers. You'll learn why a creator with 5,000 followers can outperform one with 5 million, how to find and vet the right partners for your brand, and the art of structuring a deal that generates authentic content and drives real sales. This is your guide to punching above your weight in a crowded market.

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    39 mins
  • Viral Loops: Anatomy of Referral Growth

    Viral Loops: Anatomy of Referral Growth
    Jan 4 2026
    How did Dropbox grow its user base by 3900% in just 15 months without spending a fortune on ads? The answer wasn't a massive marketing budget; it was a perfectly engineered viral loop.

    This isn't about luck or a one-off viral video; it's about a repeatable, mathematical system for turning one user into two, two into four, and so on.In this episode, we're dissecting the anatomy of explosive referral growth. We'll break down the simple genius of Hotmail's email signature, the two-sided incentive that fueled Dropbox, and the core psychology of why people share. You'll learn how to calculate your viral coefficient, the different types of loops you can build into your own product, and why the best marketing is often the product itself.

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    38 mins
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