--- title: "#06: The Only Way To Build A Bulletproof Brand - Dom Cianciotto" description: Dom Cianciotto is the Director of Community and Experiences for Plunge, a brand consultant and is a masterful experiential event facilitator. image: https://blog.kevinwathey.com/hubfs/KW%20-%20ALL/io%20-%20Podcast/io%20Pod%20%20%20%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.kevinwathey.com/io/06#main-content) [![Kevin Wathey Signature](https://blog.kevinwathey.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kevin%20Wathey%20-%20Signature%20%5BTransparent%5D%20(No%20SubTitle).png?width=588&height=164&name=Kevin%20Wathey%20-%20Signature%20%5BTransparent%5D%20(No%20SubTitle).png "Kevin Wathey Signature")](http://www.kevinwathey.com) [![Kevin Wathey Signature](https://blog.kevinwathey.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kevin%20Wathey%20-%20Signature%20%5BTransparent%5D%20(No%20SubTitle).png?width=588&height=164&name=Kevin%20Wathey%20-%20Signature%20%5BTransparent%5D%20(No%20SubTitle).png "Kevin Wathey Signature")](http://www.kevinwathey.com) - [Newsletter](http://www.kevinwathey.com/newsletter) - [Podcast](http://www.kevinwathey.com/podcast) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu - [Newsletter](http://www.kevinwathey.com/newsletter) - [Podcast](http://www.kevinwathey.com/podcast) ###### **Do THE verb, don't be the noun** — Inputs Only. 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My guest today and I cover not only how to build an outstanding community and brand... but discuss his challenges with mental health as well. Dom Cianciotto is the Director of Community and Experiences for Plunge, a brand consultant and is a masterful experiential event facilitator. In this episode, expect to learn where most business fall short on branding, how to think about throwing a community-building event, why immersing yourself in cold water is the healthiest thing you can do and more... including my personal favorite, how to find community anywhere in the world. -    - Time Stamps [00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=0s) Contemplating Suicide [03:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=209s) Finding Reasons to Keep Living [07:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=458s) Why My Life Has Purpose [09:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=557s) How To Overcome Addiction [10:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=655s) The Emptiness of Endless Partying [14:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=894s) Learning To Set Personal Boundaries [21:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=1302s) Surviving a Motorcycle Accident [24:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=1441s) Choosing To Start Building Confidence [26:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=1608s) How To Create Community Sober [29:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=1782s) Seasons of Life (War vs. Flow) [38:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=2293s) Recovering From Open Heart Surgery at 33 [43:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=2619s) Prioritizing Recovery and Stillness [45:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=2748s) How To Optimize for Long-Term Consistency [46:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=2777s) Shifting Mindset Towards Longevity and Health Span [59:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=3542s) Community Building Tools for Brand Growth [01:05:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=3909s) The Power in Creating Meaningful Experiences [01:08:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=4091s) Insights on Branding and Community Engagement [01:13:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=4417s) The C's in Your Life [01:15:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzauDT0-M&t=4525s) The Secret To Changing Your Life - Ep. 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