Brand You Personal Branding

Chris Niemeyer is a business consultant and advisor as well as a father of four. He ran his first multimillion-dollar company mostly alone. But when he became a dad, he learned to systemize his business so he could spend more time with his family. I've been learning a lot about the power of systems lately, but Chris gave me a different perspective on everything. We don't just want to serve our clients and our business—we want our business to serve us. Chris frames how to do this so well and you will learn a lot from what he shares. In the episode, we talk about: Chris' history in politics Where his love for delegation came from What the mindset and skillset shift from politics to entrepreneurship was like for him How much we have to understand something before delegating it Henry Ford's example of delegation How to take inventory of your time How Chris has actually been able to spend more time with his family What to do with all the extra time we have once we systemize our businesses Resources: Chris' website Chris on Instagram Chris on LinkedIn Ways to work with Chris FREEDOM Business System Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

I believe that confident communication is a skill anyone can learn. I was a quiet kid, but I've learned over the years that, in a sense, every interaction is a performance. Though others may be naturals on the stage, success rarely comes from ability alone. That is exactly why I love the work Michael and Amy Porter do so much. They are a powerhouse couple who run a training company in New Jersey called Heroic Public Speaking. I spent some time training there and the things I learned transformed my craft of speaking. Michael and Amy are a treasure trove when it comes to the business and art of speaking. They put me on a path to want to become the best communicator I can be. Tune in to hear their amazing expertise on: Where the speaking industry is headed Zoom fatigue Stage-side leads Why rehearsal is so transformative and important The balance between content and performance The 3 different types of speaking opportunities How to transfer from breakouts to keynotes How to inspire an audience Resources: Michael and Amy's free 2-day livestream, HPS Stream Steal The Show Book Yourself Solid Podcast coaching group Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Danny Ozment is the best of the best in the podcast production industry. When he started producing this show years ago, the quality went through the roof. The podcast just grew like crazy. Throughout our time working together, Danny has taught me that podcasting is one of the strongest marketing channels you can create for your personal brand business. The growth of the industry is steady and consistent. If you have a personal brand, you need a podcast in your marketing arsenal and there's no one better to teach you how than Danny. In this episode, we talk about: What he sees happening in the podcast space in the next 6-12 months Why we can go so much deeper with our listeners on a podcast How long you should make your episodes The stats on podcast listening How to repurpose your podcast content What to do when you're interviewed on another podcast How to monetize your podcast Resources: Danny's podcast, Podcast Strategies Danny and I's upcoming podcast program Emerald City Pro Danny's website True Media Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

If you have something that could change and impact someone's life, it's your responsibility to find them. In this episode, Rick Barker is teaching us how. He is the former manager for Taylor Swift and played a key role in getting her to the level of success she has reached. Throughout our conversation, he's sharing killer strategies for social media and branding. He also explains how he would market someone like Taylor today, given all the new tools we have available to us. Rick is all about serving our audience before making them an offer. Tune in to hear more about: What he told Taylor to do to sell 500,000 copies of her record The 3 R's What he would do with the tools available to the market today Doing what makes you different The best way to market online How to host amazing webinars Being real and personal with your audience How to use social media to differentiate yourself Resources: Rick's website Rick on Facebook Rick on Instagram Rick on Twitter Rick's podcast Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Life is short, but it's the longest thing we'll ever do. I say that all the time and today's guest has proved with his life that he believes it. Aaron Walker is the founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, author of the book View From The Top, and creator of The Mastermind Playbook. At the beginning of his career, he built and sold multiple brick and mortar businesses and retired by the age of 27. Now he works because he wants to, spending his time teaching entrepreneurs how to do what he has done. One of the biggest things I admire about and have learned from Aaron is his process of doing the same thing over and over again. He has rinsed and repeated with every company he's built. This focus got him to where he is today. In this episode, Aaron is talking to us about that process as well as how he's used masterminds to grow his business and develop his life. Throughout the show you'll hear: A bit of Aaron's story, including his struggles Why he's done 2500 podcast interviews in the last 6 and a half years His core values His unique process for setting goals and planning ahead All about The Mastermind Playbook Why he has focused on masterminds How you can make a 6-figure income by investing just 2 hours of your time each week Resources: Aaron's website Aaron's Ready-to-Use Mastermind Framework Aaron on Facebook Aaron's ISI Mastermind on Instagram The Mastermind Playbook on Instagram Aaron on Twitter Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Last week I talked about the 5 stages of business. That was mostly focused on where we're at right now. This week, I want to talk about where we're headed. Nothing is guaranteed in life, but there are things we can do to future-proof our businesses. In this episode, I'm going to share a few of those things that I've done and found very helpful. These exercises and skills have given me perspective on my business and helped me efficiently combine my talents with my passions. Listen in and you will hear all about: The 4-quadrant exercise How to stay in a state of flow throughout your workday The 3 roles and perspectives you must have on your team Practical steps for future-proofing your business Why isolation is the best way to un future-proof yourself Building things long term Resources: Future Proof 2021 Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today I'm sharing one of the most helpful frameworks for me in my business. I learned it from my friend Tod Herman. This framework has helped me see where my business is and where I want to go with it in the coming years. The 5 stages are: The start-up phase The ramp-up phase The build-up phase The scale-up phase The leader-up phase No framework is perfect, but this one is extremely helpful. My hope is that you'll be able to identify where you are in this matrix. This will show you what you need to do to solve the struggles you're currently going through in your business. Resources: Brand You Bootcamp Tod's article on the 5 stages of business Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Michelle Deering is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified sports psychologist, speaker, consultant, and author. She has a really interesting take on what happens when parents build personal brands. It's all about our relationships with our moms. This spills over into our business-building efforts, families, friendships, and every other area of our lives. Because the personal brand space has matured, I wanted to bring Michelle on to use this platform to broaden the conversation. I hope it sheds light on the challenges you face that I may not. Throughout the episode, we discuss: How entrepreneurship affects our relationships with our kids and parents What you need to know if you're struggling with mom guilt The difference between mother/son and mother/daughter relationships The reflections of themselves that moms see in their daughters How to navigate the relationships we have with our parents when we know something's missing Mother-in-law relationships One step that parents can take today to be intentional in their relationships with their kids and parents Resources: Michelle's website The Mom Stops Here podcast Michelle's Curative Connections Facebook page Michelle's Curative Connections Instagram account Michelle's Curative Connections YouTube account Michelle on LinkedIn Michelle's book, What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters: 5 Keys to Building Trust, Restoring Connection, & Strengthening Relationships Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Scott Aemisegger is an expert on childhood trauma. He has both the knowledge and experience from dealing with it in his own kids' lives. I brought him onto the show to teach all of us about this extremely important topic. Though business can feel like an extension of us when we have personal brands, it is really just a part of our lives. That is why I'm so passionate about holistically looking at my life and helping all of you do the same. Even if you don't have kids, you can take a lot out of this conversation just as an entrepreneur. Scott and I discuss: His family background and how it's influenced his work The steps he took to walk through his children's trauma The mindset of a child with trauma when he or she is under top-down authority How to help your child heal from trauma What to look for in the key contact areas your child spends time in How to regulate your child's environment before relating to and reasoning with them The mindset shift Scott went through as a parent and business owner My own experience with childhood trauma Resources: Scott's website 7 Points of Healing Childhood Trauma Scott's adoption journey Scott's Facebook group, The ChildTrauma Project For Adoptive Parents Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this week's episode, I'm doing another Q & A with my good friend Lauren Davis. We run a mastermind together with my Integrator Chelsea, so we're always talking and crossing paths. I wanted to bring her on to answer some listener questions with me because of her expertise in starting and growing her own personal brand. Like me, she has tried many different things to figure out what she really wanted to do with her life. During the episode, we discuss: How to get clarity on your life's purpose Throwing things at a wall and seeing what sticks The best way to start from zero How to start a personal brand as an expert Some ways entrepreneurship has forced us to grow Resources: Submit a question for future episodes Brand You Bootcamp Lauren's website Lauren on Instagram Lauren's Facebook group Learn Social Media for Free: Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com