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You cannot find your true destiny if you do not experience disruption in your life first! Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we are joined by the illustrious author, coach, TV personality, and mother, Marshawn Evans Daniels to discuss the concept of believing bigger. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Marshawn’s upbringing as well as how that shaped who she is and what she does, the inspiration behind her books, how she began to believe bigger with Christ as her strength, and so much more! We delve into how to figure out what you are called to do in each season of your life, hearing God’s voice to shape you, and purpose-driven success before discussing the two voices that battle for your belief in your identity. Finally, our guest even tells us about a free gift for listeners and what it’s all about. You don’t want to miss out on this incredibly inspirational and insightful episode, so be sure to press play now!
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Our recent conversation with the high-flying coach, author, and entrepreneur, Markus Kaulius raised five important milestones that are vital to the success and financial security of an entrepreneur. It starts with becoming debt-free, as debt is the anchor to stress and anxiety while liberation from it leads to freedom and peace. Next, you need to invest in yourself first and then in your business, keep your investment strategy simple and ‘boring,’ prioritize abundance in all aspects of your life, and finally, become the best money-making ally to those around you. If you want to discover why proximity, peace, and self-love are all profitable, then press play now.
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Minutes before recording this episode, we found out that Play a Bigger Game officially earned its place on USA Today's Bestsellers list! Today, we are thrilled to be joined by the book's author and fellow Brand Builders Group member, Markus Kaulius – a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple eight and nine-figure businesses, and whose influence spans many industries from business to health and fitness. Markus is here to share his story of personal growth and success, and he begins by explaining how and why he became a member of Brand Builders Group. We discuss God's undeniable and profound influence over Markus's life, how he grew his supplements startup into a multi-million dollar business, how he navigates the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and his take on the importance of growth and personal development. To end, Markus shares some helpful advice for Christian entrepreneurs who are trying to reach the pinnacle of their profession, and we discover how to connect with him, his book, and his many good works.
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After AJ interviewed Rory about what it takes to become a bestselling author, we now take a closer look at why you’d want to be on a bestseller list in the first place. Why should you take the time; invest your energy; do the work; and spend the money required to be on a bestseller’s list? The answer is simple: You want your book to change people’s lives and bestseller lists will help you to reach more people. So, if you revisit your ‘why’ for writing the book, that should bring more clarity on the value of bestseller lists for authors. That’s all for now, thanks for tuning in.
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We’ve learned so much in our 15-year adventure in publishing and realized that maybe we’re more than just authors; maybe we have a bigger role to play. So today, AJ sits down with Rory to reveal exciting new publishing developments at Brand Builders Group, the current state of the publishing industry, and a comprehensive five-step guide on what it takes to become a bestselling author. After a high-level overview of the 5 steps necessary to becoming a bestselling author, we closely examine the pros and cons of each publishing channel: traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing. Then, we discuss Mission Driven Press and why we decided to launch our hybrid publishing imprint, how to approach marketing and sales for a successful book launch, why PR alone will not help you reach your sales targets, and why being a bestseller is only one of many markers that gives a book and its author credibility. To end, we implore you to visit the Mission Driven Press website to see how we can help bring your life-changing vision to life because books do change lives!
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So many entrepreneurs underestimate the role and power that faith plays in your business. They may not even realize how faith can shape your future profits. On this episode of the Influential Personal Brand podcast, Rory dives into three ways your faith affects your profits based on his recent interview with highly successful entrepreneur, renowned TEDx keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Graham Cochrane. Tune in as he unpacks three different exercises and demonstrations of faith that are elemental to growing your business!
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On our journey to finding true fulfillment, we must reflect on three key elements: our joy, dreams, and desires. Today’s guest firmly believes these elements were placed within us by God to help us discover who we are. Graham Cochrane is a highly successful entrepreneur, renowned TEDx keynote speaker, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and his upcoming book, Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following The Crowd. He hosts The Graham Cochrane Show, a podcast ranked in the top 0.5% globally, and has amassed 700,000 YouTube subscribers. With over 14 years of experience in online coaching and content creation, Graham has built multiple seven-figure businesses that require less than five hours of work per week to maintain, establishing himself as a leading figure in the life-giving business movement. In today’s conversation, we dive into his new book, how to make money doing what you love, getting paid for what you know, and much more! If you want to learn how to work fewer hours while continuing to grow your business and make more money, don’t miss out! Thanks for listening.
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Have you ever wondered how to get referrals? What if we told you that the best way to get referrals is incredibly simple? Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we are recapping our conversation with Sara Hardwick of GIFT-OLOGY about how to get referrals. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why the secret to getting referrals is simply to give them first! We dive into how giving someone something first makes asking for something easier before discussing where referral hesitation comes from and how you can avoid that obstacle. We even talk about the importance of reframing our perception of what a referral is, why you need to know exactly who you want to be referred to, and the ins and outs of relationship-building as a business growth strategy. You don’t want to miss this so be sure to press play now!
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Can you meaningfully grow your business through referrals? Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, Sara Hardwick from GIFT-OLOGY joins us to discuss their new referral course and the importance of building connections to grow your revenue. This episode is the perfect way to honor the late CEO of GIFT-OLOGY, John Ruhlin who left an incredible legacy by doing just that. Tuning in, you’ll hear that a referral is simply an introduction that adds value, how you can get referrals without asking, three key points to consider when having a referral conversation, the best and worst time to ask for referrals, focusing on finding a referral partnership, and a breakdown of their COPE system to find the right referral partners. We delve into the importance of having a strategy and system for referrals before discussing how to create ‘incentives’ for people to refer your business and why a ‘thank you’ goes a long way. We even discuss how important it is for the person who receives a referral to communicate. Finally, Sara shares advice for helping referral partners to introduce you to their contacts. To hear all this and find out more about GIFT-OLOGY’s Referral Partner Transformation Course, press play now!
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Most people are unaware of the three key components of a world-class presentation, so here they are now: Content, charisma, and circumstance. You always start with content because, without content, you have nothing (no jokes!). Charisma is all about how you deliver your presentation; being a great storyteller is key! And lastly, it’s easy to forget just how important the environment is to the overall quality of presentations. Your circumstance is one-third of delivering a world-class presentation, so always consider the five W’s and one H when outlining your presentation.
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Are you looking for a framework to build a highly profitable and transformational event? You’re in the right place! Jennifer Kem works with thought leaders and personal brands to help them make more impact (and more money). Named by Forbes as a top brand strategist, Jennifer’s company, Master Brand Media, collaborates with influencers, celebrities, CEOs, bestselling authors, and modern entrepreneurs to teach them how to master their businesses, create unforgettable personal brands, and dominate their niches by turning their ideas into cash and meaning. She joins us today to discuss one of her not-so-secret marketing mastermind superpowers: monetizing live events. Tune in as she offers insight into her Million Dollar Experience program, which shows you how to design, build, and sell a high-ticket live event. From structuring the agenda to building the offer, creating a pre-event questionnaire, making the framework the hero, and much more, this episode is jam-packed with practical strategies that will help you elevate your brand, maximize your profits, and create impactful experiences for your audience. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets to live event success!
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How do you build a company culture when your entire team is virtual? Or if you’re growing so quickly that you can’t interact with every leader or employee on a regular basis? In today’s recap of AJ’s interview with Britney Ruby Miller, AJ shares key lessons on how to create a thriving company culture under any circumstance. She breaks down the ins and outs of creating a shared language for your team, the power of putting together a virtual company library, and what you can do to build well-documented and well-communicated core values. AJ also digs into the importance of defining your core mission and how to attract, manage, and retain people who share your common values. Tune in now to learn how to build a lasting company culture by creating a lasting set of core principles and beliefs!
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If you don’t know Britney Ruby Miller by name, then you’re missing out. Britney is the CEO at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, a nationally ranked, family-owned restaurant group, and the author of 5-Star Life: The Faithful Fight to Overcome Obstacles and Pursue Excellence. She joins us today to talk about stepping into the family business and the impactful leadership lessons she’s learned from the industry, her colleagues, and her many mentors. In our conversation, we discuss the challenges of finding balance as a CEO and mom of four, how she learned to lean on her team after her brother experienced a medical emergency, and the art of letting go. Britney also opens up about why she felt called to write her book during the COVID-19 pandemic, her decision to share personal stories from her marriage, and her deep desire to help other couples. To hear the full scope of our inspiring conversation with Britney Ruby Miller, be sure to tune in!
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Can you outlast your fear? Can you push past self-doubt, insecurities, inconveniences, and the inevitable pains of getting your message out? In this recap episode, Rory reflects on his interview with his brother, Randy Gale, sharing three powerful strategies — sources of inspiration, if you will — that will help you outlast your competition and overcome the challenges you’ll face along the way. Tune in now to hear more and succeed on your journey to conquering something great!
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On this special episode of the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, listeners have the privilege of meeting Randy Gale, Rory’s elder brother, whose pivotal role in Rory's upbringing has greatly shaped his character. Randy, a military veteran with service in two wars with the United States Navy, has instilled invaluable qualities such as discipline, perseverance, and resilience in Rory. Amongst other accomplishments, Randy is a dedicated volunteer coach for competitive women’s high school softball teams in Colorado. The impetus for this episode stems from Randy’s recent remarkable physical transformation, catalyzed by a profound reality check that led him to pursue amateur bodybuilding. Join the conversation as we explore Randy's journey towards improving his health, his insights on perseverance, and the challenges of bodybuilding. We also delve into shared childhood experiences as Randy reflects on the hardships they faced and offers wisdom on true life transformation. Don't miss out on this engaging episode, start listening now!
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At some point, we've all fallen into the trap of believing that more is always better. Whether it's money, accolades, possessions, or accomplishments. In today’s recap episode of AJ’s interview with Robin Robins, she challenges this mindset, exploring how you can actually build more with less. She discusses how to grow a thriving business with a smaller, more engaged audience and how less can lead to greater impact and success. Thanks for tuning in!
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When starting a business, being scrappy is how most entrepreneurs manage to get things done but there has to come a time when they focus on strategy instead. Today’s guest on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, the most in-demand IT consultant, Robin Robins joins us to tell us about her career and share how to grow an 8-figure business. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest and her career, how she started her business, why she decided to hone in on the micro-niche she serves today, and how to let go of clients who don’t serve your company. Robin walks us through the importance of finding who you serve and starting with the smallest buyable audience before warning us about watering down our message to appeal to the masses. We discuss hiring leaders who are going to stay true to your mission, why you are going to be the best at selling your product most of the time, and knowing when to take control and step back as a business owner. Finally, our guest shares the most important lessons she has learned throughout her career as a business owner. You don’t want to miss this episode so be sure to tune in now!
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When starting a new business venture or personal brand, one of the most important (and sometimes daunting) tasks is getting the right kind of media attention to promote it. Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we discuss three ways to get mainstream publicity. Tuning in, you’ll learn why you need to connect your expertise to what is happening in the news and how you can do that. We delve into the importance of “becoming the media” and learn why the media needs us just as much as we need it. We also discuss why you need to build relationships before you need them and why hard work will always pay off! Finally, you’ll hear all about Brand Builders Group's goal to shape the voices that will shape the world.
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Have you ever wondered how to turn your personal brand into a thriving business? Join us as we dive into the success story of Ryan Serhant, the real estate mogul behind one of the biggest brands in the world. Ryan is an American real estate broker, bestselling author, and reality TV star of the two-time Emmy-nominated series Million Dollar Listing New York and its spin-off Sell it Like Serhant. He’s also the founder and CEO of SERHANT., a vertically integrated tech-forward brokerage known for its cutting-edge innovation, extravagant listings, full-service media production company, and digital education platform. In this episode, you’ll find out how Ryan turned his personal brand into a scalable business with serious enterprise value. More specifically, you’ll discover what goes into creating a compelling TV show that is not only entertaining but good for business too. From crafting the perfect pitch reel to choosing the right streaming service and mastering the art of storytelling algorithms, we explore it all! Don't miss this captivating conversation with possibly the most famous real estate agent in the world. Tune in today to unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success with Ryan Serhant!
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If you live in the United States, statistically speaking, you are already richer than most human beings on the planet. If you make more than $50,000 a year, then you make more than most people do worldwide. But if you want to learn how to be successful, which is a part of what being rich means, then this episode is for you! Join us as we consider what it looks like to apply extreme focus and intentionality to reaching our goals, how this translates to success, and the real-life results that come from identifying and prioritizing a limited list of priorities each day. Don’t miss this bite-sized episode filled with life-changing practical advice!
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