by Haamu.io
Haamucast is a show where founders and executives share how they’ve built trust, grown their business, and shaped their industry by showing up as themselves online. Hosted by Edward Ford, co-founder of Haamu.io, each short episode features real, practical stories of how leaders use content to drive revenue, build talent pipelines, influence change, and earn attention the right way.
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January 22, 2026
<p>What do you do when everyone is posting… but almost nobody is actually saying anything real?</p><p>You stop chasing templates, ignore the algorithm panic, and <strong>stand the f*ck out</strong>.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Haamucast</strong>, Edward sits down with <strong>Louis Grenier</strong>, founder of Stand the Fuck Out and creator of Everyone Hates Marketers, to unpack what founder-led content really looks like when it’s driven by conviction and raw authenticity.</p><p>From killing one of the most respected marketing podcasts ever made to betting big on a YouTube format that’s deliberately hard to copy, Louis shares how personal brand, radical honesty, and real human connection compound long after tactics expire.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p>👻 How Louis built his entire business off his personal brand — without money, privilege, or borrowed audiences</p><p>👻 Why Everyone Hates Marketers worked so well… and why Louis chose to shut it down at its peak</p><p>👻 The real reason most founder-led content fails on LinkedIn (hint: it smells like obligation, not belief)</p><p>👻 Why “post for yourself first” beats audience research for founder brands, especially in an AI-flooded internet</p><p>👻 Louis’ contrarian LinkedIn playbook: why conversations, DMs, and generosity outperform posting more content</p><p>👻 The YouTube opportunity nobody in B2B is actually taking and why Louis is going all-in on an in-person, unreplicable format</p><p>Bonus: Louis’ core belief that what you choose not to do matters more than any channel strategy and how founders can build visibility without burning out or becoming content machines.</p><p>If you’re building a founder-led brand and feel stuck between “playing the game” and saying something you actually believe, this episode is a sharp reminder that the fastest way to grow is still the hardest: <strong>be real, be specific, and stand the f*ck out</strong>.</p>
December 7, 2025
<p>What do you do when you’re in a “boring” industry… but still want people to stop scrolling and actually care?</p><p>You get weird on purpose, then back it up with real expertise.</p><p>In this episode of Haamucast, Edward sits down with Sam Dunning, founder of Breaking B2B, to unpack how founder-led content turns attention into trust, trust into pipeline, and pipeline into predictable ARR.</p><p>From LinkedIn chaos to YouTube-first strategy and founder-to-founder partnerships, Sam shares the exact playbook he’s using to grow Breaking B2B without relying on a single channel or a single algorithm.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p>👻 How Sam went from treating LinkedIn like an online CV (and spamming cold messages) to using it as a trust engine for B2B SaaS SEO</p><p>👻 Why “get attention first” beats polished-but-boring content — and how Sam uses stunts, memes, and Nickelback covers to earn the click before delivering value</p><p>👻 The YouTube gap in B2B: why most companies treat it like a dumping ground, and how a YouTube-first approach fuels a full media flywheel</p><p>👻 How founder brand drives inbound and stays top-of-mind for prospects who aren’t ready yet, so you win when timing changes</p><p>👻 The real risks of being the face of your company (selling the business, reliance on one person, algorithm shocks) and how Sam diversifies across channels to protect growth</p><p>👻 What Breaking B2B markets under the company brand vs. Sam’s personal brand</p><p>👻 The modern partnership shift: why Sam Dunning partnering with Adam Robinson can outperform brand-to-brand deals - and how third-party validation unlocked a new growth lane</p><p>👻 The SEO/AEO/GEO ripple effect of founder-led content now that social and YouTube visibility show up in AI answers, Google results, and buyer trust loops</p><p>Bonus: Sam’s experimenter mindset — why most bets flop, a few hit big, and running the wrong tests is still the fastest path to the right playbook.</p><p>If you’re building a B2B company and want to grow past the algorithm roulette, this episode is a masterclass in using founder brand as a compounding growth asset.</p>
October 24, 2025
<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Tarja Stephens, Founder @ Leaders of the Future</p><p>What happens when you ditch the corporate playbook and start treating LinkedIn like a journal instead of a billboard?</p><p>You build real relationships that turn into speaking gigs, partnerships, and a global network. </p><p>In this episode of Haamucast, Edward sits down with Tarja Stephens, who went from corporate exec to entrepreneur and built her entire thought leadership platform by sharing her journey authentically – no grand strategy required.</p><p><strong>You'll hear:</strong></p><p>👻 Why the next 10 years will bring more change than the past hundred – and what that means for leaders who stay silent</p><p>👻 How Tarja grew her influence by replying to every comment and treating posts as conversation starters, not announcements</p><p>👻 The simple "three C's" framework that gets overwhelmed leaders posting consistently (commit, connect, create)</p><p>👻 Why only 2% of LinkedIn's 1 billion users actively post – and why that's your biggest opportunity right now</p><p>👻 How to use AI as a thought partner instead of just a grammar checker (plus why authenticity beats volume in an AI-flooded world)</p><p><strong>Bonus:</strong> Tarja's networking hack – reach out to anyone who inspires you on LinkedIn with a simple message. You'll be shocked how open global leaders are to connecting right now.</p>
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Haamucast is a show where founders and executives share how they’ve built trust, grown their business, and shaped their industry by showing up as themselves online.
Hosted by Edward Ford, co-founder of Haamu.io, each short episode features real, practical stories of how leaders use content to drive revenue, build talent pipelines, influence change, and earn attention the right way.
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