{"podcast":{"title":"The Friday Habit","slug":"the-friday-habit-1209031","podcast_index_feed_id":1209031,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-friday-habit","website_url":"http://www.thefridayhabit.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N35exE95CVyDQfQvBwhSQ0SAxOOwoZIY8KhjaJVB8Pk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWU1/ODlkMDNkMWVlZTI4/YWZiMTBjMDUxYjQ3/ZDg4NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Mark Labriola II","episode_count":228,"summary":"Grow your business. Lead with purpose. Love your life. The Friday Habit gives entrepreneurs and small business owners actionable tips, inspiring interviews, and real-world strategies to help you scale smart and stay sane. Hosted by Mark Labriola II, this weekly show is your permission slip to build a business that works for you—not the other way around.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:18:39.451541+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031"},"episode":{"title":"Turning A Side Hustle Into A Brand","slug":"turning-a-side-hustle-into-a-brand","published_at":"2026-01-23T16:54:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031/turning-a-side-hustle-into-a-brand","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/03e4d6c5","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/03e4d6c5/b84ff5a7.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Friday Habit, host Mark Labriola II interviews Emma Tessler, founder and CEO of NinentyFiveMedia, a digital marketing agency. Emma shares her journey from a side hustle in interior design to leading a successful remote team specializing in social media strategy and brand storytelling. The conversation covers the importance of building a strong company culture, the challenges of scaling a business, and the evolving landscape of video content in the age of AI. Emma emphasizes the significance of authenticity in marketing and offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow their brands. 🧠 Takeaways: Emma Tessler transitioned from a side hustle to CEO of 95 Media. The importance of community engagement in social media marketing. Building authority online is crucial for trust and sales. Consistency in content creation leads to better results. Hiring for will over skill can enhance team dynamics. Video content should reflect authenticity to stand out. Niche down in services, but not in target audience. A remote team can provide flexibility and access to diverse talent. Scaling requires effective delegation and teamwork. Building a strong company culture is essential for remote teams. Resources & Links: Connect with Emma and NinetyFivemedia! Website: Ninetyfivemedia.co Instagram: @Ninenty.Five.Media Download the free Friday Habit Guide: https://thefridayhabit.com 00:35 Introduction to The Friday Habit 01:47 Meet Emma Tessler 04:15 Emma's background 06:08 Building 95 Media: From Side Hustle to Success 07:13 Humble Beginnings 11:28 Building NinentyFiveMedia 21:59 Creating Company Culture 23:19 Navigating Remote Work 34:34 Advice for Hesitant Business Owners 26:01 Staff Structure 29:04 Video Content Strategy 32:45 Building Authority Online 3…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Friday Habit, host Mark Labriola II interviews Emma Tessler, founder and CEO of NinentyFiveMedia, a digital marketing agency. Emma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2598,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-friday-habit-1209031/episodes/turning-a-side-hustle-into-a-brand/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031/turning-a-side-hustle-into-a-brand.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}