Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth.
Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide a unique point of difference for you and your brand.
In having over 25 years of executive-level experience w/ some the worlds most Iconic brands; Oakley, K-Swiss, TaylorMade,adidas, Schutt Sports, Arena, across global business development, product creation, marketing strategy, and sales execution, Bryan brings a wealth of direct, first hand knowledge of how brands sustain their Vision and drive generational growth.
Bryan has direct insight into the world of Entrepreneurship, having built, a mens apparel brand, eventually selling to a Venture Capital firm after 10 years of profitable growth.
He is the author of “The Visionary Brand”, a book on how brands sustain and maintain their Vision over generations.
Bryan is currently President of LiquidMind Inc., a global brand strategy firm located in Southern California.
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Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth.
Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide a unique point of difference for you and your brand.
In having over 25 years of executive-level experience w/ some the worlds most Iconic brands; Oakley, K-Swiss, TaylorMade,adidas, Schutt Sports, Arena, across global business development, product creation, marketing strategy, and sales execution, Bryan brings a wealth of direct, first hand knowledge of how brands sustain their Vision and drive generational growth.
Bryan has direct insight into the world of Entrepreneurship, having built, a mens apparel brand, eventually selling to a Venture Capital firm after 10 years of profitable growth.
He is the author of “The Visionary Brand”, a book on how brands sustain and maintain their Vision over generations.
Bryan is currently President of LiquidMind Inc., a global brand strategy firm located in Southern California.
Leading Like A Visionary | 17 Principles That Redefine Leadership
The Visionary Chronicles
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Leading Like A Visionary | 17 Principles That Redefine Leadership
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The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries
Leading Like a Visionary | 17 Principles That Redefine Leadership
SERIES | The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries
CHRONICLE: July 10th, 2025
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to a special episode of The Visionary Chronicles. We continue our new Series based on my latest book, The Visionary Leader: The Success Principles of the World’s Greatest Visionaries. In this episode, we explore The Visionary’s Blueprint—a foundational set of 17 Core Principles that define the mindset, character, and behavior of transformative, world-changing leaders.
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” — Warren Bennis
Whether you're building a brand, leading a movement, or searching for purpose in your professional journey, these principles are your roadmap. They are the DNA of Visionary Leadership—practices and perspectives embraced by legends like Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Martin Luther King Jr., and Elon Musk.
These leaders didn’t just lead—they transformed. And now, so can you.
Welcome to The Visionary Leader series, and welcome to The Visionary Chronicles.
Key Points Covered in This Episode
What Is Visionary Leadership? 4 Areas of Focus.
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00:00 Welcome01:46 Book Introduction03:08 Visionary Overview06:57 Leadership Explained15:40 Seventeen Principles23:49 Steve Jobs Case25:41 Practical Application27:27 Lasting Legacy29:45 Conclusion
If this episode resonated with you, I encourage you to grab a copy of The Visionary Leader; The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries. It’s available NOW wherever books are sold — and it’s the perfect companion if you’re looking to reignite your purpose, or lead with more clarity in a complex world.
Purchase | The Visionary Leader
This book is the culmination of decades of research, experiences, and real-world insights into what makes leaders like Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Elon Musk truly Visionary. Here’s what early readers are saying:
“A masterclass in leadership—this book doesn’t just inspire, it equips.”“A rare and practical guide to unlocking your visionary potential.”
And as a thank you to my loyal podcast listeners and the visionary community we're building together, you can grab the eBook version today for just $1.99—but only through the month of July.
👉 Head over to Amazon, search for The Visionary Leader; The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries or check the show notes for a direct link.
Once you’ve read it, I’d be truly grateful if you could take a moment to leave an honest review on Amazon. Your feedback not only helps others discover the book—it helps future Visionaries find the clarity, confidence, and courage to lead with purpose.
Your support means the world, and your purchase goes a long way in helping us spread the vision even further.
Until next time—stay bold, stay visionary, and as always... lead with purpose.
🎯 The Visionary Chronicles—where the future is created by those bold enough to shape it.
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Bryan Smeltzer is a bestselling author, business executive, and entrepreneur. He has held executive leadership positions in brand business development, multi-category product development, and global marketing at major international companies, including Oakley, TaylorMade, Adidas, K-Swiss, Schutt Sports, and others.
Bryan also founded a men's apparel brand and successfully ran it for ten years before selling it to a venture capital firm.
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Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion, while continuing to maintain and sustain your Vision for long term revenue growth.
Discussions around disruptive strategies, and executable market drivers that provide a unique point of difference for you and your brand.
In having over 25 years of executive-level experience w/ some the worlds most Iconic brands; Oakley, K-Swiss, TaylorMade,adidas, Schutt Sports, Arena, across global business development, product creation, marketing strategy, and sales execution, Bryan brings a wealth of direct, first hand knowledge of how brands sustain their Vision and drive generational growth.
Bryan has direct insight into the world of Entrepreneurship, having built, a mens apparel brand, eventually selling to a Venture Capital firm after 10 years of profitable growth.
He is the author of “The Visionary Brand”, a book on how brands sustain and maintain their Vision over generations.
Bryan is currently President of LiquidMind Inc., a global brand strategy firm located in Southern California.
