Create a More Compelling Brand in 2019
with the One Page Brand Plan
Monday, January 14, 2019
In today’s overcrowded and noisy marketplace filled with 24/7 newsfeeds, emails, messages and social channels, it takes a lot more than a pretty logo to stand out. Whether you’re selling a product, service, workshop – or anything else for that matter – the best way to get your target audience’s attention is to develop a relationship with them.
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How to Create a Successful Blog
Part Three: Serve Your People
Monday, December 3, 2018
Blogging is a lot like giving a performance onstage. You get up there. You deliver your best material. And then, you want to see the audience react. You want to feel like you’re serving your audience—inspiring them, delighting them, and holding their attention, not boring them! But in order to serve your audience, first, you need to understand what they want and need. How can you figure this out? It’s not actually that difficult.
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Three Ways to Create a More
Compelling Brand
Monday, August 13, 2018
One of the most common questions I get from blog readers, clients, and social media followers is, “How can I create a better brand and attract more clients?” I could write an entire book on this topic. (Oh wait, I did!) But as a starting point, here are three things you should definitely be doing.
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Biz Success  Brand You  
The Basics of Good Branding
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Good branding consists of five key steps that lay the groundwork for compelling touch points and a successful brand. Get back to branding basics, work to connect with the hearts and minds of your customers, and spend time creating an emotional intimacy that is the trademark of today’s most compelling brands.
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Biz Success  Brand You  
Why You’re Not Ready for Press
Monday, March 5, 2018
If The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal or Oprah came knocking at your door today, would you be ready for them?
I mean really ready – ready to talk about yourself and your business in an impactful, interesting way, speak in quick, ten second sound bites without any “ums” or “likes”, and hand over your press materials – a professional bio, headshots and lifestyle images, a FAQ sheet, talking points, and an attractive website that’s user-friendly and totally up-to-date?
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