You Are The Brand

I have two questions I ask when someone gets stuck on their storytelling:   How did you learn that? How did you make that happen for yourself?   As it turns out, my answer to the first question is in church. Listen in to this brief chat with Dr. Sheila Cornea on personal branding and how aspects of going to church or participating in church parallel personal branding.   Sheila is a You Are The Brand certified coach and just by listening to this episode you can tell that her gift is definitely personal branding.   Connect with Sheila: drsheilacornea.com Instagram   You Are The Brand Live is coming up on April 7-8 in Denver, Colorado!   Use the code “Special” to get $100 off as a gift from me for being a listener of the podcast :-)  Register here: youarethebrandlive.com   Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are The Brand Today!   Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com   Connect with Me on Social:   Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube   Subscribe to You Are The Brand Here: Did you know? The You Are The Brand podcast was recently listed as an “all-time bestseller” in Apple Podcasts for marketing. Subscribe free to get new episodes every Tuesday:   iTunes Stitcher Spotify Podbean   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

Daniela Nica is one of the largest inspirational speakers in Romania and Italy and a good friend of mine. She will be at You Are The Brand Live in Denver speaking on the topic of neuroscience and marketing. I know – it’s intriguing and intimidating.   In this episode, I’m sharing a recording of Daniela speaking on how to turn inspiration and big ideas into action at one of my private workshops. If you’d like you can watch the video presentation on mikekim.com because she does write on a board, but it’s not necessary to follow along.   Only you have the power to change your life. A speaker can only inspire. Daniela creates a framework for how we can create results in our lives and find the motivation to accomplish our goals.   Connect with Daniela: Instagram   The early bird special for You Are The Brand Live ends on March 1st! The conference is in Denver Colorado from Thursday, April 7, 2022, to Friday, April 8, 2022, and is already filling up.    Use the code “Special” to get $100 off the early bird pricing!  Register here: youarethebrandlive.com   Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are The Brand Today!   Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com   Connect with Me on Social:   Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube   Subscribe to You are The Brand Here: Did you know? The You Are The Brand podcast was recently listed as an “all-time bestseller” in Apple Podcasts for marketing. Subscribe free to get new episodes every Tuesday:   iTunes Stitcher Spotify Podbean   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

I encourage everyone who is building a personal brand to attend events because not only do they provide good information, but they provide the opportunity to build relationships and be around other like-minded people.  I went to a ton of events when I was first starting out so, for the first time in 4 years, I am hosting a live conference!   The conference will be in Denver Colorado from Thursday, April 7, 2022, to Friday, April 8, 2022. We will have experts in personal branding speaking on what's to come in the next 1-3 years and preparing you for the next stage in your business.    Talent isn’t enough; your network often shapes your net worth so even if you don’t make it to my conference, I recommend getting to some other events and start building your community.   Register for You Are the Brand Live here: youarethebrandlive.com   Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are the Brand Today!   Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com   Connect with Me on Social:   Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube   Subscribe to You are the Brand Here: Did you know? The You are the Brand Podcast was recently listed as an “all-time bestseller” in Apple Podcasts for marketing. Subscribe free to get new episodes every Tuesday:   iTunes Stitcher Spotify Podbean   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

In this episode, I have a conversation with book marketer extraordinaire Lindsey Hartz. Her career started as a marketer with the goal of selling books. But she read a book that changed her life and made her want to help authors change lives with her marketing skills.   Some of the questions she answers are:     Where do you start when it comes to marketing?   When should someone start having the marketing conversation in the book creation process? Who markets the book?   Connect with Lindsey:   Instagram igniteyourbookmarketing.com   Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are the Brand Today!   Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com   Connect with Me on Social:   Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube   Subscribe to You are the Brand Here: Did you know? The You are the Brand Podcast was recently listed as an “all-time bestseller” in Apple Podcasts for marketing. Subscribe free to get new episodes every Tuesday:   iTunes Stitcher Spotify Podbean   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

What are realtors not doing right when it comes to marketing and branding?   Listen in as Alex Yu – a successful real estate agent in Orange County California – gives his answer. I wanted to have him on the show because he does a great job of blending what he’s personally interested in and real estate into his marketing and branding strategy.   According to Alex, marketing comes from two things: character and competence. People want to buy the story, not a box with four walls in it. Alex and his team don’t follow the same cookie-cutter approach that most realtors are taught and they are successful because of it.   Connect with Alex:   Instagram YouTube Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are the Brand Today!   Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com   Connect with Me on Social:   Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube   Subscribe to You are the Brand Here: Did you know? The You are the Brand Podcast was recently listed as an “all-time bestseller” in Apple Podcasts for marketing. Subscribe free to get new episodes every Tuesday:   iTunes Stitcher Spotify Podbean   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

I am a sucker for a good story – whether in a book, a TV show, or even a video game. In this episode, I talk with storytelling strategist Lisa McGuire about how to figure out what your message is and what the end goal is. We have the story we tell the world, the story we tell ourselves, and the story that is burning in our soul. Lisa helps to uncover what those stories are so that you can present them in a way that is authentic to you. I have actually been working with Lisa for the last year and a half because I want to be able to give my nephews something more than just toy fire trucks. I want to be able to leave them stories that have meaning and that will leave an impact on their lives. We all need someone to sit down and bounce our ideas off of and Lisa serves as a professional in that space. Connect with Lisa: Instagram lisamcguire.com Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are the Brand Today! Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

Lyss House is a brand strategist and business coach who helps influential entrepreneurs build confident brands. She is also my good friend and a You are the Brand Certified Coach.   In this episode, we go over the big questions that we need to answer when building a brand and determining who our audience is:   Who are you? Who are you not? What do you do? What do you not do?   As a past designer, Lyss can agree that designing is fun – but, we can’t build a house without building the foundation first. We also discuss why it’s important to be true to who you are because your audience will be able to tell if you are authentic.   I have worked with Lyss over the past year and would recommend her to anyone who needs help with their branding strategy.   Connect with Lyss:   Instagram lysshouse.com   Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are the Brand Today!   Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com   Connect with Me on Social:   Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube   Subscribe to You are the Brand Here: Did you know? The You are the Brand Podcast was recently listed as an “all-time bestseller” in Apple Podcasts for marketing. Subscribe free to get new episodes every Tuesday:   iTunes Stitcher Spotify Podbean   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

Kelly Baader is based in Switzerland and one of the classiest people you’ll ever meet. She is the author of the best-selling book A Little Girl Called Grace, she has spoken on business stages like TED, YouPreneur, and the International John Maxwell Certification event, and she is the host of the top-rated Christian CEO podcast.   In this episode, Kelly and I have a discussion about the importance of consistency from brands. She refers to a lesson she learned from making coffee – that whether it’s the first or 500th cup, it has to be the same cup of coffee every time. The point is that brands have to be reliable and predictable to earn their customers’ loyalty.   Kelly’s masterclass, The Power of One Framework, teaches you how to serve your clients through communication and to be the best version of you every time.   Get the Power of One Framework Masterclass free: powerofoneframework.com/masterclass   Get Your Free Audio Copy of You Are the Brand Today!   Get the audiobook version of "You Are The Brand" absolutely free: mikekim.com/yatbaudio Get details on the physical book: youarethebrandbook.com   Connect with Me on Social:   Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube   Subscribe to You are the Brand Here: Did you know? The You are the Brand Podcast was recently listed as an “all-time bestseller” in Apple Podcasts for marketing. Subscribe free to get new episodes every Tuesday:   iTunes Stitcher Spotify Podbean   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com

Recently I asked myself, "Where was I ten years ago? How did I measure success then? What was I focused on?" The insights were really powerful, especially because I stepped away from my previous career ten years ago to go into marketing and branding. Tune in to discover more insights. You'll also hear from Neal Phalora –– a coach, life-healer, and "brain warrior." You can connect with Neal on Instagram at instagram.com/thebrainwarrior.

On this episode, I wanted to share two of the most powerful life practices I've implemented into my life from this past year: A gratitude practice Always measuring backwards I use The Five Minute Journal to help me with my daily gratitude practice. You can pick up a copy on Amazon or visit intelligentchange.com. I learned the concept of "always measuring backwards" from entrepreneur coach, Dan Sullivan. For more on the topic, pick up his book, The Gap and the Gain. Happy New Year!