If you want to build a respected online business, branding is non negotiable. It changes your business from a commodity — like everything else on the market — to a unique offering, only provided by you. Thankfully, there are a TON of tools that can help businesses develop unique, instantly recognizable brands. But how do…
There’s no such thing as a natural-born leader. Leadership is not an innate gift from the Almighty. Instead, it’s a skill that must be learned. And the hard truth is, your leadership abilities affect everything in your business whether you’re a “natural-born leader” or not. So, if you ever find yourself unhappy with your team’s…
“Know your target audience” is common marketing advice, but it’s vague. We’re all good marketers here. We know it’s important to understand our audience. But how do we get from a general picture like… “Greg is our customer avatar. He’s 45 and loves to shop at Sears.” (Greg, you can do better than Sears. I…
Guest Post by Scott Schwertly of Ethos3. The year was 2005. I had several years of work experience under my belt in the non-profit space and was offered a new position at a very large publishing company. I had wanted to make the non-profit-to-corporate jump for quite some time, so this was a dream come true….
McDonald’s, Pepsi, Netflix, and You. What’s the common thread? You’re all brands. Yes, you read that right. Even if you don’t think of yourself that way— You are a brand. Here’s why: Because you’re a brand, it’s important you know how to market yourself. The major brands you know and love have carefully detailed marketing…
Create a good logo… Find your target audience… Make your website look professional… And post on social media as often as possible. At this point — everybody knows that stuff. Sure, those things are important— But are they the most effective things you could be doing to build your platform? Here at Leverage, we’ve tested 100s…
I hope you’re serious about this… Because this post isn’t a “hack.” And it’s not a “cheat sheet.” I’m about to tell you everything I know about how to become a motivational speaker. I’ve been booking, marketing, and coaching speakers since 2005. In that time, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. What you’re about…
“Did you guys see the IHOP rebrand?” “Yeah. Super weird. They’re International House of Burgers now. How crazy is that?” See that up there? ^ That’s “brand equity.” It’s the intangible, intrinsic business value that comes from instant recognition and attention. Mega-brands like Nike, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and even IHOP (or should I say IHOB?)…
Ever wonder why certain personal brands become wildly successful and some never get off the ground? I have. In fact, for a long time, I thought building a personal brand that actually caught on was the equivalent of winning the lottery. A few fortunate souls received a golden ticket—and the rest didn’t. But luckily, I was wrong….
So you wanna create a digital product. Because you know: Digital Product + Automated Sales = Passive Income. And just thinking about how a passive income stream could impact your life excites you beyond belief. But when it comes to actually creating a digital product, you don’t even know where to start… Everyone recommends making…
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