Welcome to the 'Tea with Ste' podcast ☕️
Steven Thompson - Personal Brand Activator
Your 'Personal Brand' is an extension of you, that is not something you should manufacture to gain a few likes and followers... Because you need to understand where you are before you decide where you are going! Paul is a father, agency owner, podcaster and true entrepreneur and believes that the insights you get from your personal brand is a journey in itself. ***Paul actually turns the tables of the interview and delivers me some profound moments, it actually sets a new trajectory for the entire podcast model*** Learn how in a very humbling experience! Then take those learnings and guide them into your personal brand journey!
Your 'Personal Brand' is an extension of you, that is not something you should manufacture to gain a few likes and followers... Because you need to understand where you are before you decide where you are going! Paul is a father, agency owner, podcaster and true entrepreneur and believes that the insights you get from your personal brand is a journey in itself. ***Paul actually turns the tables of the interview and delivers me some profound moments, it actually sets a new trajectory for the entire podcast model*** Learn how in a very humbling experience! Then take those learnings and guide them into your personal brand journey!
Every business should have a messenger bot and give him a name and a persona - end of! #JimRoweBot Messenger marketing is the latest and least intrusive way of marketing your business and brand. Jim shares tips and advice to get you started and share the important data as to why you should have a messenger bot and how successful they are! If you could get a 90+ % open rate on your emails you would action this advice, wouldn't you?! Jim is a keynote speaker around the world and consults for some of the biggest companies out there. Chat is more social than your marketing messages. Chat is very personal and causes less friction. You can run ads to your messenger subscribers that don't look like ads Listen and learn!
Every business should have a messenger bot and give him a name and a persona - end of! #JimRoweBot Messenger marketing is the latest and least intrusive way of marketing your business and brand. Jim shares tips and advice to get you started and share the important data as to why you should have a messenger bot and how successful they are! If you could get a 90+ % open rate on your emails you would action this advice, wouldn't you?! Jim is a keynote speaker around the world and consults for some of the biggest companies out there. Chat is more social than your marketing messages. Chat is very personal and causes less friction. You can run ads to your messenger subscribers that don't look like ads Listen and learn!
Great salespeople aren't born extroverts, they are people who have learnt how to ask really good questions! You have to know how to sell if you are in business, its a skill, you aren't a good salesperson because someone once told you that you have the 'gift of the gab'! People buy into people they like and will do business with people who are likeable to you just need to be you to connect with the right client for you! People will invest their money in you, your personality, your drive, your character and commitment - be investable
Great salespeople aren't born extroverts, they are people who have learnt how to ask really good questions! You have to know how to sell if you are in business, its a skill, you aren't a good salesperson because someone once told you that you have the 'gift of the gab'! People buy into people they like and will do business with people who are likeable to you just need to be you to connect with the right client for you! People will invest their money in you, your personality, your drive, your character and commitment - be investable
WHATS YOUR FAME NAME? What do you want to be known for and how will you get the rest of the world talking about you? Because it's all about what people say about you when you're not in the room. Sammie shares that it only takes a few clever marketing techniques and people with less talent and experience will leave you behind. Your heart will tell the story of your A-Game - get in the zone and activate your superpower! Do you know your Fame Name - become sharable and repeatable? Perfection is poverty - don't try and make perfect - make perfect for you - get started with your brand NOW!
WHATS YOUR FAME NAME? What do you want to be known for and how will you get the rest of the world talking about you? Because it's all about what people say about you when you're not in the room. Sammie shares that it only takes a few clever marketing techniques and people with less talent and experience will leave you behind. Your heart will tell the story of your A-Game - get in the zone and activate your superpower! Do you know your Fame Name - become sharable and repeatable? Perfection is poverty - don't try and make perfect - make perfect for you - get started with your brand NOW!
AUTHENTICITY - I talk about this all the time, being 'Unapologetically You', it builds trust in the right people and develops life long links to your ideal customer and Marcella is doing exactly that in bucket loads. Marcella shares the hard times and the good and tells us in this episode how it takes many years to become an overnight success, along with where her personal brand story is taking her on the journey. This episode is a real eye-opener into the lives of one of the most interesting people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. Marcella share how she worked alongside Vivian Westwood to be Michael Bubble' and being endorsed by Prince Charles. Get your note pad ready!
AUTHENTICITY - I talk about this all the time, being 'Unapologetically You', it builds trust in the right people and develops life long links to your ideal customer and Marcella is doing exactly that in bucket loads. Marcella shares the hard times and the good and tells us in this episode how it takes many years to become an overnight success, along with where her personal brand story is taking her on the journey. This episode is a real eye-opener into the lives of one of the most interesting people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. Marcella share how she worked alongside Vivian Westwood to be Michael Bubble' and being endorsed by Prince Charles. Get your note pad ready!
LEGACY - It's all. about your legacy that drives people forward to achieve great things in the world - surely that's a positive personal brand you would like to get to know! Robert shares his story around his brain cancer diagnoses and how if the technology was available to detect his disease then we could be saving the lives of others and the world at large! Well Robert, is making history with that technology as his legacy. So take note from this episode and make your purpose bigger than you, its what 'Heart Brands' are there for! Make an impact for others to grow from! #Legacy
LEGACY - It's all. about your legacy that drives people forward to achieve great things in the world - surely that's a positive personal brand you would like to get to know! Robert shares his story around his brain cancer diagnoses and how if the technology was available to detect his disease then we could be saving the lives of others and the world at large! Well Robert, is making history with that technology as his legacy. So take note from this episode and make your purpose bigger than you, its what 'Heart Brands' are there for! Make an impact for others to grow from! #Legacy
In this episode, I interview 'The Voice' Elroy Spoonface Powell, AKA - Spoon! Spoon shares how he built his brand in the music industry, which led him to voice over and acting opportunities which he has since made a career from! Spoon's 'Heart Brand' is based around helping brands find voices for there marketing and advertising. Spoon's concept for this agency and social enterprise is underpinned by mindfulness, wellness, intent and purpose. This is something which I advocate massively and was a key part of my pivot! Spoon also gives us a little extra which I know for all you guys and girls who love a focus and routine to be able to set you up for your day, will totally love! The information here will set you apart from your peers if you take action!
In this episode, I interview 'The Voice' Elroy Spoonface Powell, AKA - Spoon! Spoon shares how he built his brand in the music industry, which led him to voice over and acting opportunities which he has since made a career from! Spoon's 'Heart Brand' is based around helping brands find voices for there marketing and advertising. Spoon's concept for this agency and social enterprise is underpinned by mindfulness, wellness, intent and purpose. This is something which I advocate massively and was a key part of my pivot! Spoon also gives us a little extra which I know for all you guys and girls who love a focus and routine to be able to set you up for your day, will totally love! The information here will set you apart from your peers if you take action!
In this episode, I interview the finalist from 2015 BBC Apprentice Richard Woods. Richard is a 'Lead-Gen' expert, best selling author and award-winning entrepreneur. Richard shares how he built his personal brand in preparation for the Apprentice and how he chose the path of a business influencer over celebrity status and how it served him well to build and scale businesses and live life through his 'Heart Brand'. Richard shares the power of a structured personal brand and equips it with his lead generation machine, which he is giving you full access to, to help support your business in the challenging time of Covid19. Here is the link to Richards heavily discounted Lead-Gen program https://www.leadgenacademy.co.uk/teawithste You will love this one!
In this episode, I interview the finalist from 2015 BBC Apprentice Richard Woods. Richard is a 'Lead-Gen' expert, best selling author and award-winning entrepreneur. Richard shares how he built his personal brand in preparation for the Apprentice and how he chose the path of a business influencer over celebrity status and how it served him well to build and scale businesses and live life through his 'Heart Brand'. Richard shares the power of a structured personal brand and equips it with his lead generation machine, which he is giving you full access to, to help support your business in the challenging time of Covid19. Here is the link to Richards heavily discounted Lead-Gen program https://www.leadgenacademy.co.uk/teawithste You will love this one!
In this episode best selling sales author, Patrick Thorp goes deep into academic sales and what it takes to be a good salesperson in 2020 and how it will help you succeed when building your persona brand. Patrick shares the knowledge from his 13years in sales and how he raised capital for the X-Men franchise and the largest grossing movie on the planet, Avatar! Patrick goes on to explain the importance of academic sales and understanding it, which sales systems and processes to make you a better and well-rounded salesperson along with how to use LinkedIn to grow your sales pipeline. Understand what makes a good salesperson and what you should not do in sales Oh, and have you heard of the 'Pirate Matrix'? You will love this one! Enjoy the podcast!
In this episode best selling sales author, Patrick Thorp goes deep into academic sales and what it takes to be a good salesperson in 2020 and how it will help you succeed when building your persona brand. Patrick shares the knowledge from his 13years in sales and how he raised capital for the X-Men franchise and the largest grossing movie on the planet, Avatar! Patrick goes on to explain the importance of academic sales and understanding it, which sales systems and processes to make you a better and well-rounded salesperson along with how to use LinkedIn to grow your sales pipeline. Understand what makes a good salesperson and what you should not do in sales Oh, and have you heard of the 'Pirate Matrix'? You will love this one! Enjoy the podcast!
In this episode radio personality and podcaster Marilyn Russell from Philadelphia USA shares why people should be podcasting to build a personal brand and how the connection of voice is the best way to build relationships with an audience! Marilyn shares practical tips on how to keep your listener's attention whilst making your guest feel super special. Radio is Marilyns 'Heart Brand' and she explains why that is and an insight as to how you can find your 'Heart Brand' to live a meaning and impactful life in 2020. Marilyn shares how she has used social media to form relationships and partnerships but brings the power of brand right back to her unique style of radio presenting and making her audience feel special and left wanting more. And I loved her parting piece of information which she uses in #TeaWithSte to leave you wanting more, but you will have to listen to the end for that gem! You can connect with Marilyn on Instagram @MarilynRussellyo Enjoy the podcast!
In this episode radio personality and podcaster Marilyn Russell from Philadelphia USA shares why people should be podcasting to build a personal brand and how the connection of voice is the best way to build relationships with an audience! Marilyn shares practical tips on how to keep your listener's attention whilst making your guest feel super special. Radio is Marilyns 'Heart Brand' and she explains why that is and an insight as to how you can find your 'Heart Brand' to live a meaning and impactful life in 2020. Marilyn shares how she has used social media to form relationships and partnerships but brings the power of brand right back to her unique style of radio presenting and making her audience feel special and left wanting more. And I loved her parting piece of information which she uses in #TeaWithSte to leave you wanting more, but you will have to listen to the end for that gem! You can connect with Marilyn on Instagram @MarilynRussellyo Enjoy the podcast!
In this episode, world-class athlete Tom Blackman shares with me his process and insights into being a fit and healthy entrepreneur without all of the stress and overwhelm. Tom shares information on mindset and practical implementation to be fit and healthy for yourself and your business. Remember if you aren't fit and healthy your business will suffer, your personal brand doesn't exist without you. Tom breaks the science down that all of the self-proclaimed fitness guru's are charging you triple for. Listen to the podcast and make an informed decision from a guy that has lived that life and is now giving you his best advice, so that you can be the best version of you! Also, Tom has built a website page with some fitness information on for you to take action straight away. http://bkmnutrition.com/workouts/ Also, check out Tom's calorie counter https://bkmnutrition.com/calculator/ Enjoy the podcast!
In this episode, world-class athlete Tom Blackman shares with me his process and insights into being a fit and healthy entrepreneur without all of the stress and overwhelm. Tom shares information on mindset and practical implementation to be fit and healthy for yourself and your business. Remember if you aren't fit and healthy your business will suffer, your personal brand doesn't exist without you. Tom breaks the science down that all of the self-proclaimed fitness guru's are charging you triple for. Listen to the podcast and make an informed decision from a guy that has lived that life and is now giving you his best advice, so that you can be the best version of you! Also, Tom has built a website page with some fitness information on for you to take action straight away. http://bkmnutrition.com/workouts/ Also, check out Tom's calorie counter https://bkmnutrition.com/calculator/ Enjoy the podcast!
In this weeks episode, Bronia West shares with us why your personal brand is identified from a journey of self-awareness. The difference between you and your competition is what you have inside and how you connect with it. I decided to show some vulnerability in this podcast and share a few things which I've never shared publically before, I suppose for the fear of being judged by the public, but I won't ask you to do anything which I wouldn't do. And showing your vulnerability is a key part of being personal with your unique brand of you, your #HeartBrand You can connect with Bronia at www.broniawest.com Enjoy the episode!
In this weeks episode, Bronia West shares with us why your personal brand is identified from a journey of self-awareness. The difference between you and your competition is what you have inside and how you connect with it. I decided to show some vulnerability in this podcast and share a few things which I've never shared publically before, I suppose for the fear of being judged by the public, but I won't ask you to do anything which I wouldn't do. And showing your vulnerability is a key part of being personal with your unique brand of you, your #HeartBrand You can connect with Bronia at www.broniawest.com Enjoy the episode!
In this weeks episode, Chris Kubby shares with us why your personal brand in his opinion is no different to the big brands we see and communicate with daily, its the essence of who you are. The difference is that your essence is unique to you and how do you share that message in a crowded and very noisy social space. What fired me up was the value Chris shares around content, content types and how you can make so much from what is ultimately so little and produce a relative and relatable ROI. Keep your ears pricked for his formula Content - Community - Conversation - Cash Enjoy the episode!
In this weeks episode, Chris Kubby shares with us why your personal brand in his opinion is no different to the big brands we see and communicate with daily, its the essence of who you are. The difference is that your essence is unique to you and how do you share that message in a crowded and very noisy social space. What fired me up was the value Chris shares around content, content types and how you can make so much from what is ultimately so little and produce a relative and relatable ROI. Keep your ears pricked for his formula Content - Community - Conversation - Cash Enjoy the episode!
In this weeks episode, Louise brings her expertise in NLP & Mindset Coaching to identify inner freedom and that inner transformation which will support you in finding the real you to aid your personal brand building! What excited me was when Louise shared her knowledge in neuroscience and steps to make it simple and practical for us to use in building our brands and business. Flipping from self-awareness to science, and delivered in such a way we can all implement the steps and make an impact in our lives. Enjoy the episode!
In this weeks episode, Louise brings her expertise in NLP & Mindset Coaching to identify inner freedom and that inner transformation which will support you in finding the real you to aid your personal brand building! What excited me was when Louise shared her knowledge in neuroscience and steps to make it simple and practical for us to use in building our brands and business. Flipping from self-awareness to science, and delivered in such a way we can all implement the steps and make an impact in our lives. Enjoy the episode!
In this episode, Matt shares with me his process and how he overcame the fear of being judged to build the brand of himself, which he has leveraged to build his marketing agency Einstein Marketeer. Matt has inspired many people through his unique style of content and has dived into video as his pillar piece. He has dominated Instagram by going against the grain and not using the platform for images as it was first design! As a result of building his brand on Instagram and growing his agency's blog with monumental success, Matt is hosting the UK's newest and most vibrant marketing conference EMC 2020. EMC 2020 ▶️ https://www.emclive.co.uk/sales-page-34026734 Enjoy the podcast!
In this episode, Matt shares with me his process and how he overcame the fear of being judged to build the brand of himself, which he has leveraged to build his marketing agency Einstein Marketeer. Matt has inspired many people through his unique style of content and has dived into video as his pillar piece. He has dominated Instagram by going against the grain and not using the platform for images as it was first design! As a result of building his brand on Instagram and growing his agency's blog with monumental success, Matt is hosting the UK's newest and most vibrant marketing conference EMC 2020. EMC 2020 ▶️ https://www.emclive.co.uk/sales-page-34026734 Enjoy the podcast!
During this episode, I dive deep into the 'why and how' of Jacks personal brand on Instagram. The simple reason being is that his Instagram is a true reflection of himself, its where I noticed his beautifully crafted content and got to know the guy behind the scenes on his Instagram Stories. As a result of building his brand on Instagram, he is now the Global Brand Manager for fashion outlet Boda Skins in Manchester who provide jackets at the highest quality which are truly timeless to be worn by legendary people who have a 'Heart Brand'. Enjoy and meet Jack, its time to learn!
During this episode, I dive deep into the 'why and how' of Jacks personal brand on Instagram. The simple reason being is that his Instagram is a true reflection of himself, its where I noticed his beautifully crafted content and got to know the guy behind the scenes on his Instagram Stories. As a result of building his brand on Instagram, he is now the Global Brand Manager for fashion outlet Boda Skins in Manchester who provide jackets at the highest quality which are truly timeless to be worn by legendary people who have a 'Heart Brand'. Enjoy and meet Jack, its time to learn!
In this episode I interview Robyn Lee who has worked her way from studying law to working in corporate, being a company director and launching her own personal brand business, with health at the forefront of producing wealth! Oh, and did I mention she has her own podcast and is a semi-professional dancer and fitness, business owner... Phew
In this episode I interview Robyn Lee who has worked her way from studying law to working in corporate, being a company director and launching her own personal brand business, with health at the forefront of producing wealth! Oh, and did I mention she has her own podcast and is a semi-professional dancer and fitness, business owner... Phew
In this episode, I interview Diahanne Rhiney, Social Impact journalist and PR agency owner about the key factors of building a personal brand that will provide a legacy. Diahanne has been building her brand for over 30 years and shares her process for success on and offline. I found this conversation truly fascinating as she refers to life as 'Our Science Experiment'. I'm really excited to interview Diahanne again when she releases her book 'Black Box Thinking'. Enjoy this episode and please let me know what you think via a review. Be sure to subscribe to build that business of you!
In this episode, I interview Diahanne Rhiney, Social Impact journalist and PR agency owner about the key factors of building a personal brand that will provide a legacy. Diahanne has been building her brand for over 30 years and shares her process for success on and offline. I found this conversation truly fascinating as she refers to life as 'Our Science Experiment'. I'm really excited to interview Diahanne again when she releases her book 'Black Box Thinking'. Enjoy this episode and please let me know what you think via a review. Be sure to subscribe to build that business of you!
In this first episode of 'TEA WITH STE', I share my insights for building what I refer to as a 'Heart Brand' - a personal brand of purpose and why it is so important in our modern world. I've shared a little about me and something from my upcoming shows along with the guests who will be bringing you value over the coming 4 episodes. ⬇️ This is the show dedicated to helping you find your 'Heart Brand'. #HeartBrand = Your purposeful and profitable 'Personal Brand'. I believe everyone has a Heart Brand. It's their authentic self, which has a positive impact in the world and drives growth to themselves and those around them. We are in a 'who era'
In this first episode of 'TEA WITH STE', I share my insights for building what I refer to as a 'Heart Brand' - a personal brand of purpose and why it is so important in our modern world. I've shared a little about me and something from my upcoming shows along with the guests who will be bringing you value over the coming 4 episodes. ⬇️ This is the show dedicated to helping you find your 'Heart Brand'. #HeartBrand = Your purposeful and profitable 'Personal Brand'. I believe everyone has a Heart Brand. It's their authentic self, which has a positive impact in the world and drives growth to themselves and those around them. We are in a 'who era'