Build a Business That Works for You (and Your Brain)

May 7, 2024

Annie P Ruggles, the creative force behind Quirk Works Consulting, and Deanna Seymour, a vibrant branding specialist, share their unique entrepreneurial journeys. They discuss the power of embracing authenticity in business and how it can attract the right audience. Deanna reveals her colorful approach to branding, while Annie talks about evolving her brand identity to be more inclusive. Together, they explore overcoming rejection sensitivity and the impact of perfectionism, encouraging listeners to celebrate their individuality for true business success.

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ANECDOTE

Rainbow Bathing Suit Inspiration

Deanna Seymour's first brand was based on imitating others and wasn't successful.
Inspired by a rainbow bathing suit, she chose those colors as her brand colors, leading to a successful pivot.

ADVICE

Brand Building

Choose brand colors and fonts you love, regardless of trends.
Branding should reflect your personality, allowing for flexibility within established guidelines.

INSIGHT

Polarizing Choices

Polarizing choices based on personal joy attract a niche audience.
While it may alienate the masses, it resonates with those seeking something new and unconventional.

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Are you ready to embrace your “you-ness” and let your unique brilliance shine in your entrepreneurial journey?

Today we are joined by returning guests Annie P Ruggles & Deanna Seymour, two of the most creative fun, and original entrepreneurs I know to talk about finding inspiration in unexpected places, converting your quirks into cash, and why being you is the best business strategy.

Annie P Ruggles is the beauty and brains behind Quirk Works Consulting, the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, and mistress of The Too Legitimate to Quit Podcast.

Deanna (aka DD) Seymour is a creative unicorn whose Branding, Content Strategy & wildly colorful Graphic Design have captured the hearts of countless cool people.

I promise not to spoil it, but here are a couple of sneak peeks:

Discover how being authentically you, regardless of how unconventional it may seem, attracts the exact right audience for your business.
Deanna shares her vibrant journey of finding her brand's voice through color and fun, proving that personality is key to resonating with your clientele.
Annie dishes on how she evolved beyond restrictive brand identities to embrace a more inclusive business model that still aligns with her core values.

Are you harnessing your uniqueness in your business?

This episode is not just a conversation but a call to action to step into your authenticity to make your business a true reflection of you.

Connect with Annie: https://www.anniepruggles.com/

Connect with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com/

Mentioned during our convo:

Liz Wilcox: https://lizwilcox.com/
Kathleen Oh: https://coachkathleenoh.com/
Marie Forleo: https://www.marieforleo.com/
Voxer: https://www.voxer.com/

Hey, you can’t stand out from the crowd if your business looks and feels like everybody else, but it’s pretty hard to figure out what to double down on and what to let go of all by yourself.

What would your business look like if you were working in your zone of genius and creating offers that are magnetic to the people you’d love to work with?

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