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In this episode, I sit down with Caleb Ralston, Founder and Brand Strategist at Ralston, to break down what it actually takes to build a brand that sticks—and content that converts. We unpack real frameworks, hard-won lessons, and key insights from working with names like Gary Vaynerchuk and Alex Hormozi.
We cover:
- The Brand Journey Framework — a four-question system to shape your strategy
- Association: how proximity builds powerful brand perception
- The 80/20 Rule for content: balancing expertise with personality
- Platform-specific tactics: what deserves your attention—and what doesn’t
- How to build a content team that solves bottlenecks
- Learnings from top-tier operators in branding and media
Enjoy the conversation!
Chapters
00:00 Trailer
01:09 Caleb’s Brand Journey Framework
01:39 4 Questions That Drive Brand Growth
03:41 Why Personal Branding Matters
05:20 The Power of Association
08:30 The Start of Ikonick
19:40 Creating Content with Purpose
23:15 How To Create Authentic Content
29:57 Universal Ads
31:04 The Value of Your Origin Story
43:45 Mastering the 80/20 Content Rule
47:01 Optimizing Content for Each Platform
48:58 Measuring Success Outside of Views
53:40 Choosing the Right Medium
59:09 Tailoring Content for Platforms
01:14:10 YouTube’s Power for Long-Form Content
01:18:48 Quality vs. Quantity in Content
01:26:45 Why People Lack Consistency
01:28:35 Scaling Across Multiple Platforms
01:33:55 Building Your Content Team
01:41:05 Hiring the Right People
01:49:12 Monetizing Your Content
01:53:38 Lightning Round
02"02:05 How Big Can Ralston Be?
02:03:18 Outro
🔗 Links Mentioned
- One of Ten – https://www.oneof10.com
- Frame.io – https://frame.io
- Descript – https://descript.com
🎙 Guest: Caleb Ralston, Founder, Ralston
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebralston/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebralston
- Website: https://www.calebralston.com/
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