Going Viral Means NOTHING: Neel Dhingra Reveals the Real Game of Attention | DSH #1668

Today’s guest Neel Home breaks down what actually drives attention, brand power, event success, and audience trust in 2025.

From building a 1,000+ person live event, to spending $750,000 on production, to learning copywriting, storytelling, and leveraging AI — Neil reveals everything creators and entrepreneurs need to scale influence.

✅ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

🎯 Why going viral doesn’t build a brand — consistency does
📈 How to leverage events to explode authority
💸 Why most entrepreneurs lose money on events before winning
🎤 How great speakers structure stories & hold attention
🧠 Why copywriting is now the #1 creator skill
📱 How to distribute one idea across every platform
💬 Why top performers write daily (especially on X)
🤖 How to use AI as a thought partner, writer & clip miner
🎬 Why text-over-B-roll is outperforming talking heads
🎲 How networking in unexpected places can change your career

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Why attention dies fast & why going viral isn’t enough
00:26 – Bringing 1,000+ people to a live event in Vegas
01:05 – Why in-person events create real impact
01:54 – Losing money on events and learning the game
02:58 – The insane costs of production, AV & venues
03:36 – Building speaker relationships & brand credibility
04:45 – The underrated power of communication & sound bites
05:25 – Why even celebrities can flop on stage
06:04 – How Neil booked Alex Hormozi through the “no-prep” hack
07:10 – The rise of workshops & high-ticket business education
08:05 – Why streamers are crushing creators & celebrities
09:06 – The real formula for brand trust: 7–11–4
10:28 – Writing on X and becoming a better communicator
12:00 – How to recycle content across all platforms
13:54 – The new era: text-over-B-roll clips dominating social
16:46 – Why anonymous feedback changed Neil’s events forever
17:50 – The future of speaking: DJs, music & elevated experiences
18:22 – The secret to great storytelling: RELIVE the moment
21:11 – Selling from stage: what works in 2025
23:01 – AI as a thought partner, writer & content organizer
25:48 – Networking in Vegas casinos & high-limit rooms
27:52 – The truth about gambling, risk & tolerance
28:45 – Where to find Neil & how to attend Forward USA

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