In this episode of The Think Forward Podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Woods, entrepreneur, producer, and creator of the viral Love or Dog Show, for a raw conversation about men’s mental health, building a brand, and using content to inspire.👉 Follow Jimmy Woods on Instagram: @woodthejimmy𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭:✔️ Why men’s mental health is a silent crisis — and how to start the conversation✔️ How Jimmy created the Love or Dog Show and scaled it into a viral phenomenon✔️ Behind-the-scenes breakdown: Production, crew, and content strategy✔️ The psychology behind viral hooks and short-form content✔️ Vertical vs. horizontal video — what works best in 2024 and beyond✔️ Jimmy’s top 3 business lessons from building a brand from zero✔️ How to handle criticism, competition, and industry challenges✔️ The importance of pivoting, learning, and evolving your vision✔️ Jimmy’s personal take on the meaning of life and lifelong growth⏱️ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬:00:00 – Introduction & Men’s Mental Health00:36 – Guest Intro: Jimmy Woods (Entrepreneur & Producer)00:53 – Starting the Love or Dog Show02:10 – Handling Criticism & Early Growth03:00 – Film Industry Background05:12 – Childhood & Parents’ Entrepreneurial Influence07:25 – Discovering Passion for Film08:30 – Lessons from Family Dynamics11:05 – Avoiding Unnecessary Conflicts11:20 – Behind the Scenes of Love or Dog Show14:10 – Production Setup & Crew Breakdown16:09 – Creating Viral Content & Hooks18:58 – Short-Form Content & Clipping Strategy20:39 – Vertical vs. Horizontal Content23:34 – Psychology in Content Creation27:15 – Social Media Trends & Prank Videos27:17 – Top 3 Favourite Creators31:04 – Top 3 Business Lessons Learned36:25 – Memorable Moments on Set37:32 – “King Energy” & Uplifting Men38:30 – Returning to Men’s Mental Health (80% Suicide Rate)42:10 – Biggest Learnings from 6 Episodes44:42 – Pivoting & Improving the Show46:08 – Expanding to Toronto & Future Plans47:48 – Pivotal Moments in Career50:55 – Dealing with Competition & Industry Challenges51:31 – Advice for Young Entrepreneurs52:59 – Daily Challenges & Lifelong Learning53:05 – The Meaning of Life (Jimmy’s Perspective)53:47 – Closing & Farewell💥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💥✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hwOppw3mfk8UvqGP57rLs?si=3e87ffd6722f4edd✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadra.manouchehri/✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadra-khorvash-ab9bb4210/?originalSubdomain=ca✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.manouch✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkforwardpodcast/🔴 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional mental health, business, or creative advice.🎯 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬:men’s mental health, Jimmy Woods, Love or Dog Show, viral content strategy, short-form content 2024, behind the scenes podcast, content creation tips, psychology of virality, men’s suicide prevention, entrepreneurial mindset, film industry insights, vertical video content, King Energy, social experiment show, creator economy, business lessons from scratch, mental health for men, Think Forward Podcast, Jimmy Woods interview, uplifting men, meaning of life🎯 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬:#MensMentalHealth #JimmyWoods #LoveOrDogShow #ThinkForwardPodcast #ContentCreation #KingEnergy #EntrepreneurLife #ShortFormVideo #MensHealth #TheMeaningOfLife👉 If you found this conversation valuable, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to @TheThinkForwardPodcast1 for more real talks on mindset, business, and making a difference.