Episode 67

Founder of The Republic of Slowjamastan: From Sleeping on a Couch to Creating His Own Country EP67

Welcome to episode 67 of the Rumbling Facts Podcast, where we dive deep into uncomfortable truths and critical thinking with a wide range of topics and amazing guests! If you’re a fan of real conversations, make sure to hit that follow button and stay tuned. You can catch this podcast on Rumble—our homebase—plus Spotify and YouTube. And while you’re at it, check out my music on all platforms as DjRetsam. Now, let’s get into today’s episode!In this episode, we’re joined by none other than Mark Corona, the mastermind behind the creation of Slowjamastan, a satirical micronation that started as a wild, out-of-nowhere idea and turned into a full-fledged global community with over 30,000 citizens. Mark, a former radio and TV host, trivia host, and an expert in customer retention, shares his journey of how he built this country from scratch. What began as a couch-surfing dream evolved into one of the most quirky and unforgettable stories of ambition, humor, and serious entrepreneurship.We talk about the birth of Slowjamastan, the wild adventures that followed, and the process of turning a bizarre dream into a reality. Mark gives us the inside scoop on the crazy moments that happened while he served as the Chief Border Agent of the country and the hilarious yet insightful challenges he faced along the way. And it’s not just about the laughs—Mark has some serious wisdom to drop on goal setting, retention, and the importance of creating lasting impressions in everything you do.The conversation is packed with funny, real, and engaging moments, so buckle up for an unforgettable ride through the ups and downs of building a nation and the lessons Mark learned along the way. From the NATO Summit to working with major brands like Marriott, Mark’s perspective on success and engagement is unique, making this episode one you don’t want to miss.Your Host = Sam Gladu @DjRetsam @Retsam64 PODCAST LINKS Rumbling Facts Podcast on SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/28EVivBWPFZ25qSDwTUWSn?si=795e94fc93404d5bRumbling Facts Podcast on RUMBLEhttps://rumble.com/c/RumblingFactsPodcastRumbling Facts Clips on RUMBLEhttps://rumble.com/c/c-5646792Mark Corona and Slowjamastan LINKSWebsitehttps://markcorona.comWebsite #2https://porderbatrol.comWebsite #3https://www.slowjamastan.orgLinkedIn URLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markcoronaspeaksFacebook URLhttps://www.facebook.com/thekidcoronashowYouTube URLhttps://www.youtube.com/@KidCoronaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/porderbatrolALL LINKS Sam DjRetsamhttp://linktr.ee/djretsamMUSIC on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YgKupXc2ID3mnPZOlgJ2H?si=DQDD43iIRbOMAmydUMu1hwALL my Releases in 1 PLAYLIST-https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gNzano55YrL39Gmlgk1pH?si=3e97588c182b470ehttps://www.instagram.com/djretsam/https://www.tiktok.com/@SamGladu https://twitter.com/samgladuhttps://www.facebook.com/DjRetsamhttps://rumble.com/user/DjRetsamhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC2OrYbprFHlOkOiWScR74dA

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