Atlanta-based muralist Kwan The Painter breaks down how art can transform ordinary spaces into unforgettable experiences. This episode explores how muralists partner with communities, small businesses, and Airbnb hosts to increase visibility, value, and demand through creative design. With FIFA 2026 coming to Atlanta, this conversation shows why murals are a smart investment right now for hosts and entrepreneurs.

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Why creative businesses matter for FIFA host cities

03:45 — Kwan’s journey from teen entrepreneur to Atlanta muralist

07:30 — How murals elevate schools, storefronts, and neighborhoods

11:05 — Standing out in high-traffic areas before the World Cup

14:40 — Community collaboration and Atlanta’s creative culture

17:55 — Why themed Airbnbs outperform standard rentals

21:40 — Pricing murals as an investment, not an expense

25:10 — Timeline, process, and materials behind large-scale murals

29:20 — Traveling for murals and expanding beyond Atlanta

33:30 — Advice for small businesses preparing for FIFA 2026

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Hosts:

Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

Sponsors:

Prosperity Abundance — https://prosperity-abundance.com

Black Box — https://intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins

Atlanta murals | FIFA 2026 Atlanta | themed Airbnb design

African football is rising—and the business behind it may define FIFA World Cup 2026. This episode features Adam Kuspiel, Co-Founder and Senior Producer of the Africa Business of Sport Podcast, breaking down African fan travel, football economics, infrastructure growth, and global market opportunities. From host cities to entrepreneurs, this conversation reveals why Africa’s sports business impact matters now more than ever for FIFA 2026.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Welcome to Host City Hustle & intro to African sports business

03:10 — Nigeria, Ghana & the impact of World Cup qualification

06:25 — How African fan bases travel globally for football

09:05 — Egypt, Senegal & Morocco: teams to watch for 2026

12:30 — Small nations, big opportunity: Africa’s expanded World Cup slots

15:10 — How entrepreneurs can monetize African fan engagement

17:45 — Merch, food, fashion & cultural marketing strategies

20:55 — Hospitality, bars & global watch-party economies

24:15 — Infrastructure, funding & political influence in African football

32:10 — Why FIFA 2026 is a massive moment for Africa & global business

🔗 FOLLOW & CONTACT

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edemspio

https://anchor.fm/africo-media-network

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IG: @hostcityhustle https://www.instagram.com/hostcityhustle/

Business planner: https://hostcityhustle.com/ai-planner

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Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

SPONSORS

Prosperity Abundance — https://prosperity-abundance.com

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African sports business | FIFA 2026 Africa | football fan economy

Major global events create massive opportunity—but only for businesses that are ready. In this episode, Wes Towers breaks down how construction brands can use SEO, websites, and clear messaging to capture demand ahead of FIFA 2026. If your city is preparing for the World Cup, this conversation shows how to turn digital visibility into real revenue.

Follow Our Guest Wes Towers:

uplift360.com.au

LinkedIn personal

linkedin.com/in/westowers

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Why small business dreams struggle to scale

02:15 — Wes Towers’ Olympic-era start in marketing

04:40 — Website health checks before major events

07:05 — Construction marketing mistakes that cost leads

09:30 — World Cup infrastructure waves and subcontractor opportunity

11:57 — Why SEO must start months before FIFA 2026

13:14 — How AI is reshaping SEO and search behavior

16:34 — Website security risks during global events

18:49 — Why expertise still matters in an AI-driven world

23:59 — Building trust online to win World Cup demand

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Hosts:

Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

Sponsors:

Prosperity Abundance — prosperity-abundance.com

Black Box — intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins

🔑 SEO KEYWORDS

construction SEO | FIFA 2026 business | construction marketing

Faith, focus, and purpose collide in this powerful global conversation. Sam, a UK-born entrepreneur living in Malaysia, breaks down his LIGHT Framework and how spiritual alignment, integrity, and service can drive sustainable business growth. As FIFA 2026 approaches, Host City Hustle explores how small businesses can create lasting impact beyond the World Cup—locally and globally.

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IG: @hostcityhustle https://www.instagram.com/hostcityhustle/

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Our Guest:

Sam of Kingdom Impact Lab https://kingdomimpactlab.com/

🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — From small business dream to scalable legacy

03:10 — Why money can’t be your north star

05:22 — Sam’s journey from atheism to faith

08:05 — Biblical wisdom applied to modern business

10:32 — Daily discipline, focus, and intentional leadership

11:46 — Small businesses and the FIFA World Cup experience

13:35 — Applying the LIGHT Framework day-to-day

16:04 — Integrity, gratitude, and transformational service

20:22 — Living overseas and building global leverage

26:23 — Using FIFA 2026 as a long-term business entry point

🔗 FOLLOW & CONTACT

Host City Hustle: https://hostcityhustle.com

IG: @hostcityhustle

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HOSTS

Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

SPONSORS

Prosperity Abundance — https://prosperity-abundance.com

Black Box — https://intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins

#faithdrivenbusiness #FIFA2026 small business #purposebasedentrepreneurship

What if your small business could scale nationally without starting over? Franchise consultant Adam Goldman breaks down how systems, structure, and relationship-driven growth turn strong brands into scalable franchise models, while avoiding costly mistakes. With Houston preparing for FIFA 2026, this episode gives entrepreneurs timely insight on scaling, partnerships, and long-term legacy building.

Host City Hustle: https://hostcityhustle.com

IG: @hostcityhustle https://www.instagram.com/hostcityhus...

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — From small business dream to franchise legacy

02:15 — What a franchise consultant actually does

04:40 — Franchising vs business brokerage explained

06:30 — Systems every franchise-ready business must have

08:55 — Marketing mistakes franchisors underestimate

11:10 — Houston, Texas, and FIFA 2026 business opportunities

13:45 — Partnerships, referrals, and relationship leverage

16:20 — Why handwritten notes still beat AI in trust-building

18:45 — Funding, mindset, and the first big deal

22:50 — Accountability, community, and scaling beyond 2026

🔗 FOLLOW & CONTACT

Host City Hustle: https://hostcityhustle.com

IG: @hostcityhustle

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HOSTS

Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie

SPONSORS

Prosperity Abundance — prosperity-abundance.com

Black Box — intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins

🔑 SEO KEYWORDS

franchise consulting | business franchising strategy | Houston FIFA 2026

In this episode of The Host City Hustle Podcast, DaniMarie sits down with LinkedIn and AI expert Al Kushner to break down how small businesses can use LinkedIn as a powerful search engine to attract partners, sponsors, and opportunities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From profile optimization to AI-driven content and outreach, this conversation delivers practical strategies business owners can apply right now.

Guest info:

linkedin.com/in/al-kushner

calendly.com/alkushner/speaker-interest (Other)

AlKushnerSpeaks.com (Company)

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• 00:00–00:30 Introduction & guest welcome (Al Kushner, LinkedIn & AI expert)
• 00:30–01:30 What the AI LinkedIn Advantage is and why LinkedIn matters
• 01:30–02:20 Why LinkedIn feels intimidating—and why it shouldn’t
• 02:20–03:30 LinkedIn as a free, non–pay-to-play growth platform
• 03:30–04:30 Using LinkedIn as a search engine for sponsors & partners
• 04:30–05:45 How small businesses can prepare for the World Cup using LinkedIn
• 05:45–06:45 Profile optimization basics: headlines, keywords, visuals
• 06:45–07:30 FIFA 2026 impact on host cities like Miami
• 07:30–08:30 Tourism, local economies, and business opportunities
• 08:30–09:30 Who Al works with and industries seeing the most demand
• 09:30–10:15 Financial & legal professionals as LinkedIn thought leaders
• 10:15–10:50 Sponsor shoutout: Prosperity Abundance
• 10:50–11:30 How to connect with Al + free LinkedIn audit resource
• 11:30–End Final thoughts & call to action

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HOSTS

Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

SPONSORS

Prosperity Abundance — prosperity-abundance.com

Black Box — intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins

• LinkedIn marketing for small businesses
• AI content strategy
• World Cup 2026 business readiness

In this impromptu solo episode, DaniMarie pivots from a postponed webinar to thank the global Host City Hustle audience and break down how small business owners can position themselves for the FIFA World Cup across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. She also unpacks the controversy around FIFA awarding Donald Trump the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, framing it as a strategic move tied to global travel, operations, and economic impact.

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Business Planner: https://hostcityhustle.com/ai-planner

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HOSTS

Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

SPONSORS

Prosperity Abundance — prosperity-abundance.com

Black Box — intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins

00:00 – Impromptu episode, pivot from planned webinar & shoutout to listeners

01:03 – Global audience recognition & World Cup opportunity for small businesses

02:00 – Marketing strategy focus + directing listeners to HostCityHustle.com

03:18 – FIFA backlash over Trump receiving the first FIFA Peace Prize

04:00 – Strategic interpretation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision

05:30 – Why this replaces Throwback Thursday & invitation to audience discussion

06:10 – Behind-the-scenes roles, accelerator programs, and weekly meetups

07:00 – Call to engage, cross-promote with sports podcasters, and upcoming events

07:47 – Closing, mom-life moment, and e-book pre-order reminder

FIFA World Cup 2026

Small Business Strategy

Sports Business & Marketing

SEO expert Peter Kalanda breaks down how small businesses can capture World Cup 2026 traffic before global fans land in U.S. cities. He shares tactical SEO moves, Google optimization strategies, and AI insights that local brands can implement immediately. This episode matters because early adopters in host cities like Los Angeles will earn massive visibility and revenue as billions tune in and millions travel for FIFA 2026.

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00:00 — Peter Kalanda joins Host City Hustle

02:30 — From immigrant roots to leading a digital agency

04:10 — Scaling a company from $300K to $3M using SEO fundamentals

05:55 — World Cup 2026 impact and why small businesses must prepare now

07:40 — Google My Business tactics for host cities

09:20 — Keywords, hashtags, and social strategy differences

11:00 — How long SEO really takes and where quick wins appear

13:15 — Why waiting until spring is too late for World Cup optimization

15:00 — AI’s real role in SEO and why businesses still need experts

18:45 — World Cup partnerships, local collaborations, and city opportunities

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IG: @hostcityhustle

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HOSTS

Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/

DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

SPONSORS

Prosperity Abundance — prosperity-abundance.com

Black Box — intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins

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World Cup SEO | Los Angeles business marketing | FIFA 2026 strategy