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How to Pitch Anything to Anyone in 3 Minutes (Hollywood Secrets) with Brant Pinvidic

Escaping the Drift with John Gafford

John Gafford

January 6, 2026

Show Notes

Brant Pinvidic has sold over 100 TV shows and movie projects to every major network in Hollywood. But one day, while standing in the lobby of MTV, he realized he hated the industry he had conquered. In this episode of Escaping the Drift, John Gafford talks with the legendary producer and author of The 3-Minute Rule about exactly how to simplify your message to close any deal. Brant shares the terrifying story of pitching between Mark Burnett and Simon Cowell, why he took his family to 52 countries in 52 weeks, and the harsh truth about "investing" in private equity that most entrepreneurs ignore. If you struggle to explain what you do clearly or feel trapped by your own success, this episode is the blueprint for reclaiming your freedom and your voice. In this episode, we cover: How to pitch your business clearly in 3 minutes or less. The "whiplash" method of storytelling. Why he quit a dream career in Hollywood to start over. The "Game of Money": Why you are the end consumer, not the investor. Chapter Titles & Timestamps – Intro: Pitching with Mark Burnett & Simon Cowell – Traveling 52 Countries in 52 Weeks with Kids – The 3-Minute Rule: Conceptualize, Contextualize, Actualize – The CBS Pitch Story: Out in 9 Minutes – Why I Quit Hollywood: The MTV Lobby Moment – The "Game of Money": Are You the Investor or the Consumer? – Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck 💬 Did you enjoy this podcast episode? Tell us all about it in the comment section below! ☑️ If you liked this video, consider subscribing to Escaping The Drift with John Gafford ************* 💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space. ➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full-service title and escrow company. ************* ✅ Follow John Gafford on social media: Instagram ▶️ / thejohngafford Facebook ▶️ / gafford2 🎧 Stream The Escaping The Drift Podcast with John Gafford Episode here: Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cWN80gtZ4m4wl3DqQoJmK?si=2d60fd72329d44a9 Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escaping-the-drift-with-john-gafford/id1582927283 ************* #The3MinuteRule #SalesPitch #PublicSpeaking #BrantPinvidic #HollywoodProducer #BusinessTips #EscapingTheDrift #Storytelling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .