Organize 365 Podcast

673 - Growing Profitable Personal Brands with AJ Vaden

Aug 29, 2025
AJ Vaden, CEO of Brand Builders Group and bestselling author of 'Wealthy and Well-Known,' shares her transformative journey from job loss to entrepreneurial success. She emphasizes the power of planning and community in fostering growth. AJ discusses how her program helps individuals discover their purpose by identifying their 'why.' Additionally, she addresses the unique challenges faced by women in business and the importance of collaboration, highlighting strategies for balancing family life while building a personal brand.
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ANECDOTE

From Sudden Firing To Brand Builders

  • AJ Vaden described being fired after 13 years and how that crisis forced self-reflection and change.
  • Two weeks later Rory resigned and a client call from Lewis Howes sparked the start of Brand Builders Group.
INSIGHT

Start With Strategy Before Tactics

  • Brand Builders teaches a four-stage methodology: branding, marketing, selling, scaling, with 12 curricula total.
  • AJ insists everybody starts with the foundational branding stage to avoid shaky strategy later.
ADVICE

Use Memberships To Guide Progress

  • Use an all-access membership model to combine on-demand curriculum, live events, coaching calls, and a monthly strategist.
  • Keep members on a guided path to prevent skipping essential stages and losing strategic alignment.
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