

Building your LeaderBrand - Personal Branding, Digital Marketing, Sales, Leadership & Entrepreneurship for Expert Business Owners & Executives.
Bob Gentle Personal Branding & Monetization Coach
Building a business around your personal brand comes with its unique set of challenges, but it’s also an opportunity to create massive impact. Join Bob Gentle as he sits down with leading Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Creators, Leaders and Marketers from around the globe to uncover the strategies behind their successful Personal Brand Businesses. You’ll hear real stories of what it takes to thrive in today’s market—without the fluff.
This isn’t just another podcast about business success. Every guest is a trailblazer, redefining traditional business models and discovering innovative ways to deliver value, scale their brands, and make a lasting impact—all while building wealth and influence through the power of their personal brands.
From up-and-coming entrepreneurs to industry veterans, every episode opens a new window into the dynamic world of expert business owners, creators, and leaders. Each conversation offers fresh insights, actionable takeaways, and the inspiration you need to continue your journey as both a business leader and a person.
About Your Host:
Bob Gentle is a globally recognized Personal Brand strategist, coach, and the driving force behind AmplifyMe, helping expert business owners scale their brands and businesses worldwide. He’s also the creator of the Personal Brand Business Roadmap™, a step-by-step guide to starting, scaling, or refining your expert business. Download it for free at amplifyme.agency/roadmap.
Tune in to Building Your LeaderBrand, rated in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally by ListenNotes, and discover how you, too, can lead with impact and grow your personal brand into a powerful business.
This isn’t just another podcast about business success. Every guest is a trailblazer, redefining traditional business models and discovering innovative ways to deliver value, scale their brands, and make a lasting impact—all while building wealth and influence through the power of their personal brands.
From up-and-coming entrepreneurs to industry veterans, every episode opens a new window into the dynamic world of expert business owners, creators, and leaders. Each conversation offers fresh insights, actionable takeaways, and the inspiration you need to continue your journey as both a business leader and a person.
About Your Host:
Bob Gentle is a globally recognized Personal Brand strategist, coach, and the driving force behind AmplifyMe, helping expert business owners scale their brands and businesses worldwide. He’s also the creator of the Personal Brand Business Roadmap™, a step-by-step guide to starting, scaling, or refining your expert business. Download it for free at amplifyme.agency/roadmap.
Tune in to Building Your LeaderBrand, rated in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally by ListenNotes, and discover how you, too, can lead with impact and grow your personal brand into a powerful business.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 43min
Coaching Shaped Success Strategies, with Janine Coombes
Coaches and consultants deliver their services in more ways than you can imagine. They're creative people who change the world. But there's a problem. Great people who do great things can often find it hard to connect with the people who most need them. It's sad and today that's what we're going to step towards fixing.In today's discussion titled "Coaching Shaped Success Strategies," we're joined by Janine Coombes. Janine delves into practical and focused marketing strategies, the nuances of pricing, and the importance of positioning for coaches.There's a lot of value in the conversation for everyone - whether you have a coaching or consulting element in your business or not.About JanineJanine Coombes is a marketing and sales strategist specialising in service offer positioning, pricing and sales for ambitious coach-shaped-people. She’s a dynamic and engaging speaker who has shared the stage with Deborah Meaden and regularly appears on internationally renowned stages such as Atomicon, MarketEd Live and You Are The Media. With over 20 years of experience she has an extensive background in business and marketing having worked with big brands like EE, Orange and Europcar as well as hundreds of entrepreneurs and service based business owners. Her sweet spot is helping coaches and consultants to earn drastically more from their 1:1 services without slogging their guts out or moving to a more complicated business model. She has a business degree, a post-graduate marketing diploma (CIM Dip). She’s a skilled writer and one of the most creative content creators out there having garnered international attention with her sketch style show The Secret Marketing Show.Janine's Jetpack : https://janinecoombes.co.uk/jetpack/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

May 27, 2024 • 40min
How to Craft Visual Narrative, with Rubi Zetino
Your Personal Brand dictates how you exist in the mind 🧠 of an audience. The degree to which you are intentional about the quality, frequency and intensity of how you show up for others online dictates the 💪 impact of your personal brand.This week on the Podcast I'm joined by Rubi Zetino. Rubi and I have clients in common and her approach to facilitating a premium, no compromise social media presence for her clients inspires and motivates me every day.There are a lot of lessons 🔥 for us all in the chat with Rubi. ✨ The importance of understanding your target audience in marketing✨ Strategies to maintain momentum and consistency in your branding✨ Personal branding advice for small businesses✨ Insightful anecdotes about family and team dynamics in business✨ The significance of self-care and self-investment in making a positive impacthttps://charizma.co/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

May 20, 2024 • 42min
How to excel as a consultant, with Deb Zahn
In today's episode of podcast, I chat with Deb Zahn. Deb shares what it takes to become a successful 🤓 consultant, tackling common hurdles like imposter syndrome, and the importance of deeply understanding buyer needs. She dives into how self-reflection and clarity can transform your approach, while emphasising delivering tailored value over rigid processes. We also discuss practical steps for aspiring consultants, from identifying ideal 💥 clients to effective outreach strategies. For those eager to elevate their consulting game, this episode is one not to miss.⚡️Here are three key takeaways you'll gain from tuning in:💡 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Deb offers practical advice on combating self-doubt by reflecting on past successes and gathering evidence of your skills.💡 Understanding Your Buyer: The importance of knowing your target audience and tailoring your approach to meet their specific needs and preferences. Deb's insights can help fine-tune your marketing and outreach strategies.💡 Effective Pricing Strategies: Learn how to set your consulting prices strategically, considering factors like scope and value, and why your past salary should not be the basis for your consulting fees.----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

May 13, 2024 • 44min
A Legacy where Dreams Come True, with Terry Weaver
My favourite movie of all time is Disney's supposed flop 🚀 Tomorrowland. Why? - because it's about how the collective power of positivity and creativity can change the world in very real ways. It's also sci-fi... and a lot of fun.Most people have never seen it. This makes Bob sad.In business this movie is never far from my thoughts. I meet a lot of people but meeting Terry Weaver reminded me powerfully of Tomorrowland. HIs business is - Dreams.As well as being the host of one of the podcast 'Making 🐘 Elephants Fly', authored a book of the same name and he's one of the most impressive coaches I've met. In addition he hosts 'The Thing' conference which he runs twice a year and is a regular speaker around the world.This episode is also full of Tailor Swift references. 🫰Some key take aways.❤️ Dream and Do: Terry emphasizes the necessity of not just dreaming big but also taking actionable steps towards realizing those dreams. This includes creating environments like mastermind events where ideas can be nurtured through collective wisdom and mutual support.❤️ Leadership of Giving Permission: A profound aspect discussed by Terry is the concept of leadership that involves giving others permission to dream and the belief to achieve those dreams. True leadership empowers and opens up possibilities for others.❤️ Live Intentionally: Get inspired to storyboard your life, using Terry's insights on living with intentionality and focusing on what truly matters, ensuring your personal and professional life aligns with your deepest values and aspirations.Terry's Website : https://terryweaver.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

May 6, 2024 • 36min
Nurturing Legacy & Lasting Impact, with Mike Young
Today on the podcast I'm joined by Mike C Young, a fourth-generation family business operator from Bakersfield, California, who explores into the secrets behind multi-generational success and lasting legacy in his new book 'The Farmers Code'. Mike shares his perspective on the importance of building a personal brand that genuinely reflects your values and allows you to make an ever increasingly positive impact not only on family but the world. Whether you are part of a multi-generational business or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on creating a meaningful and enduring impact.Some highlights1. Building a Meaningful Legacy: Understand the foundation of your personal and business actions—focus on love, integrity, and respect.2. Authenticity in Branding: Present yourself genuinely; it’s the cornerstone for developing a meaningful personal and business brand.3. Multigenerational Business Strength: Foster a supportive environment that nurtures strengths and supports weaknesses, paving the way for sustained success.Mikes Website : https://mikecyoung.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Apr 29, 2024 • 39min
How to activate BRIGHT Mode, with Niki Hutchison
I'm not a fan of expensive 😨 markets research for small business. But I love Niki Hutchison's description of going detective 🕵️♂️ mode to really go deep into discovering what your client really needs as opposed to what you or everyone else assumes they need.Building a niche business around your personal brand is easy when you have a unique perspective on how to move your clients forwards in ways which truly matters to them.This week Niki and I explore networking, events, market research and the rewards for leaders when they step up and own their visibility.Here's what you'll discover in this episode.1. 🖐️ The Power of Presence: Discover how Niki leveraged speaking opportunities to carve out a name for herself in the world of podcasts and workshops.2. 🖐️ The Domino Effect of Networking: Learn why networking should be at the core of your business strategy and how it can significantly impact your personal brand.3. 🖐️ The Art of "Detective Mode" Marketing: Get your magnifying glass ready as you uncover the secrets to efficient, grassroots market research that won't bust your budget.4. 🖐️ The BRIGHT Framework: Shine a light on your path to success with this six-element guide that Niki promises will keep you fully booked.5. 🖐️ Cultivating a Marketing Culture: Grasp the importance of visibility, personal leadership, and a proactive marketing ethos within your business – directly from the expert's mouth.Nii's website: https://www.nikihutchison.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Apr 22, 2024 • 50min
Unlocking the Solar System Video Strategy, with Dan Bennett
Smart people don't take action without a plan. And for that reason a lot of smart people miss out on some of the most amazing opportunities.Video is hands down the best format for building high value personal brand authority and for moving people to work with you.But without a plan it just looks like a lot of work with no clear structure or outcome. Today on the podcast I'm speaking with Dan Bennett about the simple planning ( the Solar 🪐 System Methodology Framework ) which you can use to put order into the chaos, know exactly what to create and who it's for and relax - knowing you can now launch your video marketing and join us in the stars. ( Too much? )🖐️ Grace and Self-Kindnes: Dan shared the necessity of being kind to ourselves when venturing into video creation. Learn why allowing yourself room to grow and improve is crucial for your personal brand journey.🖐️ In-Depth Video Strategy Tips: Discover Dan's approach to creating a seamless flow of content. His tips on leading an audience from quick, eye-catching videos to in-depth masterclasses could be a game-changer for your brand!🖐️ Crafting Engaging Content: Dan emphasizes the blend of entertainment, education, inspiration, and practicality. Find out how to add at least two of these elements to make your videos irresistible.🖐️ Mastering Camera Confidence: Overcoming video cringe is achievable. Dan and Bob discuss the psychological barriers of being on camera and how to transcend them to shine authentically and confidently.🖐️ The "Solar System" Methodology Framework: A unique proposition by Dan Bennett. Grab a link to his notion page, and dive deep into a structural approach that simplifies the process of content creation and distribution.About DanWith over 15 years of experience in the video production industry, Dan Bennett has journeyed from working with Fortune 500 giants like Harley Davidson and Bud Light to founding Video For Entrepreneurs helping people who film themselves. His mission? To level the playing field for smaller businesses, helping them shine on camera just as brightly as the 'big dogs' with hefty budgets.Dan's expertise spans a diverse portfolio, including projects for iconic brands like Camaro and Nerf, as well as in-depth involvement in Corporate and Government contracting as well as smaller stints in Film & Television. This rich background fuels his commitment to equipping entrepreneurs, professionals, and teams with the skills to look and sound their best in front of the lens.At Video For Entrepreneurs, Dan has pioneered transformative tools like "3-Hour Studio," designed to unlock the power of video content for business growth and “Hot Sauce Editing” which serves creators and companies by solving their pain points in post production through a monthly subscription video editing service.His philosophy is simple yet profound: Entrepreneurs are inherently excellent. Dan's role is to unveil this excellence, enabling his clients to captivate new audiences with their authentic stories.His website : https://vfe.media/vfe----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Apr 15, 2024 • 39min
The CARE Framework: Jessica Phillips's Approach to Relationship Marketing
For your business to forge genuine connections with your ❤️ clients, build a community of fans and not just customers - it needs to be about something bigger than your profit margin. This week on the Personal Brand Business Show I'm speaking with Jessika Phillips from the Now Marketing Groups, host of the legendary Social Media Week Lima and author of the C.A.R.E framework.Join us as we discuss how every business 🫵, should they choose to, can connect more deeply, aim for bigger impact and foster true community - all that while amplifying the bottom line and your impact.💥 *Build with Belief* - Every team member needs to live and breathe the company's belief system. Your brand manifesto isn't just a document; it's a compass that guides all your business decisions.💥 *Service over Sales* - At the core of enduring customer relationships is the emphasis on service and giving. As Jessika Phillips exemplifies with her company, Now Marketing Group, nurturing a sense of belonging cultivates brand loyalty far more than any hard sell could.💥 *Culture is King* - The company's culture shapes its marketing success. Leadership should not only endorse but exemplify the brand philosophy for genuine authenticity. Remember, people can spot a fake from a mile away.Don't miss out on the full breadth of insights from Jessika Phillips about creating deep-rooted business connections and the C.A.R.E framework for brand building. 🌱🔗 Find more details at nowmarketinggroup.com/care and be part of the conversation on Messenger, LinkedIn, and Facebook. If you've found value in this podcast, please give us a five-star review or a like and subscribe on YouTube!----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Apr 8, 2024 • 39min
The Art of Brand Flyte, with Rich Brooks
This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of talking with *Rich Brooks*, founder of Flyte New Media ✈️ and the Agents of Change brand. Among many things Rich shared a strategic pivot in business that has not only changed the game for his agency but also for anyone looking to make their mark in the digital space.Having been in business for over 25 years, Rich stepped away from day-to-day client work to focus on what truly drives business growth: content creation, sales, and owning the stage. By building and supporting a talented team, he harnesses their expertise and elevates the entire business.👉 3 Key Takeaways: ⚡️Embrace Visibility: Rich underscores the power of putting yourself out there. Your personal brand is pivotal, whether through staging events, engaging on local news, or leveraging adverts.⚡️Diversify Your Approach: Relying on a single channel for business is perilous. Rich advocates for a multi-channel strategy encompassing content marketing, relationships, outbound sales, and events like conferences and summits.⚡️Leverage Expertise: Building relationships with experts outside your immediate team can massively expand your business potential, providing more comprehensive solutions and elevating your brand's authority.➡️ Check out Rich's insights on not only surviving but thriving in today's agency landscape ( or any service based business ) by having the right mindset, embracing collaboration, and consistently learning from the wider community. Don't miss out on this valuable conversation!For more details about the upcoming summit, visit https://www.theagentsofchange.com/summit and join the fun on April 24th to 26th!About RichRich Brooks is founder and president offlyte new media, a digital agency in Portland, Maine, that’sbeen in business forover26years. He is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship,digital marketing, and social media.He foundedThe Agents of Change, an annual conference and weekly podcast that focuses onsearch, social & mobile marketing. Rich is the author ofThe Lead Machine: The Small Business Guide to Digital Marketing, a popular and well-received book that helps entrepreneurs and marketers reach more of their ideal customers online.He appears regularly as the “tech guru” on the evening news show, 207, which airs on the NBCaffiliates in Maine. He has also appeared inInc.Magazine, The Huffington Post, Fast Company.com, CNN.com, the Social Media Examiner, and many other news sources for stories on digital marketing.----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Apr 1, 2024 • 56min
Sell More 🥳 : Putting the Buyer First, with Carole Mahoney
If you don't sell anything - you don't have a business. Most small business owners avoid sales and so their businesses stay small. So how can we be systematically proactive in sales - and not have it get super awkward all the time. Well, I have a treat for you this week...In today's episode, Carole Mahoney compares the sales process to driving a car. Remember, you're at the wheel, but it's the buyer setting the pace. Carole offers really practical nsights on not taking rejection personally, focusing on buyer needs with a 'not about me' mantra. We dived deep into the red flags in your sales pipeline, the art of proactive prospecting, and the sheer importance of sales for your business success. If you're battling the discomfort of pitching or sales conversion, this is the episode that will shift your mindset and sharpen your skills, all whilst maintaining that crucial authentic connection with your clients. Some of the key themes we covered. ⭐️ Comparing sales process to driving ⭐️ Personal nature of small business selling ⭐️ Identifying red flags in sales pipeline ⭐️ Proactive prospecting in business ⭐️ Transitioning casual conversation to sales ⭐️ Overcoming sales-related fear and misconceptionsAbout CaroleComing from a long line of entrepreneurs, the surprising, real story of Carole Mahoney is that she used to hate sales - that is, until she taught herself how to change her mindset. She grew up in a family that taught her that the key to business growth is the experience a buyer has with a business. But, when set out in sales herself, she made all the same mistakes most sales professionals make - she made it all about herself and found it difficult to get traction with buyers. Rather than throwing in the towel and getting a traditional 9-5, Carole shifted her mindset and transformed her marketing agency into a thriving sales coaching agency. Using her passion for growing small businesses and improving success for business owners and sales professionals, Carole now shares her hard-won perspectives with audiences across the country as a trusted author, keynote speaker, and sales mentor. Carole recognized that a "me first" mentality was damaging the success of sales professionals and their reputation with buyers. Developing and using data and scientific research, she has proven time and again how invaluable a "Not About Me" approach is to sales performance and industry integrity. The author of the hot new release book Buyer First, Carole has been called the "Sales Therapist" by a Harvard Business School professor, where she coaches on sales for the Entrepreneurial MBA program. She is also the Chair of the Boston Emblaze, been named as a top sales influencer by LinkedIn and Sales Hacker, and voted a top sales coach by Ambition. As the founder of Unbound Growth, she uses sales specific data gathered from over 2.2 million sales professionals to determine what it takes to be a great seller or leader, and combines that with the behavioral research of how we change behaviors. This science and data backed process helps uncertain sales and business leaders reduce the guesswork out of hiring the right salespeople and cuts their hiring time and costs in half with a 91 % success rate. With custom sales training and coaching programs salespeople and managers have gone from on plan to consistently achieving 130-160% of quota in less than 6 months with a 98% annual customer retention rate." Carole is passionate about helping small businesses (and gardens) grow and giving sales professionals the tools they need to achieve success in their industry. Carole's Website https://carolemahoney.com----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.


