Podcast appearances and mentions of Lauren V Davis

On today's REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren shares a special replay of her guest appearance on the Travis Makes Money podcast with her longtime friend, Travis Chappell. During their candid conversation, Lauren opens up about her journey from selling rocks as a kid to running a brick-and-mortar record store and ultimately growing a thriving personal brand business that allows her to work remotely while traveling full time. She and Travis talk about the evolution of her business, how impostor syndrome showed up at key moments, and why deep, genuine relationships are at the heart of everything she's built. Lauren shares how she transitioned from helping local businesses to coaching entrepreneurs and thought leaders around the world, and how consistency, trust, and staying true to her values have played a big role in that growth. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Travis Chappell here: https://travischappell.com/ https://linktr.ee/travischappell

In today's episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren welcomes Quynh Nguyen, the paper artist behind the brand Pink and Posey, who transformed her creative passion into a thriving business and personal brand. Lauren and Quynh explore Quynh's background, learn how she turned paper flower making into a full-fledged business, and share insights on building a brand within a creative niche. Quynh reveals her strategies for understanding your audience, effectively marketing your creative offerings, and adapting your business model to capitalize on new opportunities. Her story is inspirational for any creative entrepreneur looking to turn their passion into a sustainable career. With nearly a decade of experience, Quynh creates fine art installations that bring the beauty of nature to life through paper. Her journey with paper flowers led her to establish The Posey Box, an educational platform dedicated to teaching this delicate craft, and to co-found the Paper Talk Podcast. Quynh showcases how a niche creative hobby can become a successful community. She is also the author of “The New Art of Paper Flowers,” a comprehensive guide to inspire paper artists at all levels. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Quynh Nguyen here: https://www.pinkandposey.com https://www.instagram.com/pinkandposey/?hl=en https://www.papertalkpodcast.com/ https://www.theposeybox.com/offers/FtMoZq2k/checkout  

On today's REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews Phil Mershon, the CEO of Unforgettable Experiences and the Director of Experience at Social Media Examiner, on this episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast. Phil is an expert in creating memorable events and experiences, having accumulated over 30,000 hours of experience in event planning. He shares his journey from leading a service with his siblings and stuffed animals as a child to becoming a renowned event planner, consultant, and author. Phil discusses his book “Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences” and the analogy of baking bread to explain the core elements of event planning, such as content, communication, and venue. He provides strategies for attracting the right audience, creating opportunities for connection, and delivering exceptional customer service. Phil also shares examples of innovative and memorable event elements, including incorporating unexpected performances and providing essential items for attendees. Throughout the conversation, Phil emphasizes understanding the audience's needs and creating a personalized, unforgettable experience, regardless of the event's size. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Phil Mershon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philmershon https://www.facebook.com/phil.mershon http://philmershon.com/bonus https://www.amazon.com/Unforgettable-Science-Creating-Memorable-Experiences/dp/1636981011

On this episode of the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews several experienced speakers who attended the National Speakers Association (NSA) conference. The speakers include Mimi Brown, a motivational speaker and transformational leadership coach; Robbie Samuels, a book launch strategist, business growth coach, executive Zoom producer, event design consultant, speaker, emcee, and podcaster; Jodi Wellman, a keynote speaker and founder of 4000 Mondays; Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, a talent development leader in inclusion and accessible training; Dr. Genie Snyder, a speaker, emcee, executive advisor, certified speaking professional coach, and genius connector; Traci Ruiz, a high stakes leadership and international keynote speaker; Amber Swenor, a keynote speaker, business coach, team and leadership consultant, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author; Jamie Crosbie, a global keynote speaker helping people live fully with purpose; and Johanna Walker, a keynote speaker and storytelling coach. The speakers share their journeys into professional speaking, the topics they are passionate about, and practical advice for new speakers looking to build a successful speaking business. You'll hear the importance of authenticity, building connections, overcoming imposter syndrome, and focusing on solving problems for your audience. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Mimi Brown here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivationalleadershipspeaker https://www.ampupsuccess.com Connect with Robbie Samuels here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nomorebadzoom https://robbiesamuels.com Connect with Jodi Wellman here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fourthousandmondays Connect with Gwen Navarrete Klapperich here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwennavarreteklapperich https://www.kitaconsult.com Connect with Dr. Genie Snyder here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geniesnyderchamberlin Connect with Traci Ruiz here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ruiz-consultants-llc Connect with Amber Swenor here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberswenor Connect with Jamie Crosbie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiecrosbie Connect with Johanna Walker here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannawalkerspeaking https://johannawalker.com  

In this episode of Paper Talk, Quynh, Jessie, and Sara welcome a very special guest—Lauren V. Davis of Lauren Davis Creative. As Quynh's mastermind coach and mentor, Lauren has been instrumental in helping her refine her personal brand and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. Lauren shares her journey from running a vinyl record store to becoming a sought-after personal branding consultant and mastermind facilitator. The Journey from Vinyl to Visibility Lauren's entrepreneurial path began at the age of 19 when she co-founded a vinyl record store during the 2008 recession. Navigating the challenges of running a business in tough economic times taught her invaluable lessons about resilience, marketing, and the art of storytelling. She realized early on that people connect with stories more than products, a principle that became the foundation of her personal branding consultancy. Mastermind Magic: Why Community Matters One of the standout themes in this episode is the transformative power of mastermind groups. Lauren describes these groups as spaces where entrepreneurs come together to support, challenge, and elevate each other. Unlike traditional networking, masterminds foster deep connections through structured brainstorming, accountability, and shared experiences. Quynh shares how being part of Lauren's mastermind has helped her gain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. Here is what you'll hear in this episode: Lauren's Entrepreneurial Journey: How starting a vinyl record store at 19 taught her the fundamentals of marketing, customer loyalty, and personal branding. The Power of Storytelling: Lauren emphasizes the importance of authenticity and using plain language when building your personal brand. Mastermind Groups Demystified: Discover how mastermind groups function, the benefits of collaborative brainstorming, and why showing up authentically matters. Personal Branding Tips: Lauren shares practical advice on crafting an effective elevator pitch, leveraging social media authentically, and connecting with your audience. “I really want to see them succeed, and I want them to brag. So often entrepreneurs don't get that opportunity to say, ‘Look at this thing I did,' and have everyone cheer for you.” - Lauren V. Davis Lauren Davis is the founder of Lauren Davis Creative, a marketing and branding consultancy that helps speakers and entrepreneurs establish their memorable personal brands resulting in magnetic engagement and life-long clients. Learn more about Lauren by following her on Instagram, on her website, or listen to her on The Real Personal Branding Podcast. We'd love to hear your thoughts on personal branding and mastermind groups! Have you found strategies that work for you? Share your insights with us on Instagram @papertalkpodcast or join our Facebook community discussions. Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes, and don't forget to subscribe to Paper Talk wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren sits down with Liz Wilcox, known as the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing. Liz has a remarkable track record, having grown and sold a successful blog, been bought out of her second company, and built her third into a multiple six-figure business. She's the creator of the 20-minute newsletter technique and the email staircase framework, which she has taught to tens of thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide. Liz shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from living in an RV and starting a blog to building multiple successful businesses. She provides practical, actionable advice on consistently writing engaging emails in under 20 minutes per week, effectively monetizing email lists, and creating a profitable business model using micro products or memberships. Liz also offers a glimpse into her experience as a cast member of the popular TV show “Survivor” and how it shaped her perspective on resilience and risk-taking. Lauren and Liz's conversation is packed with Liz's signature blend of expertise, personality, and real-world experience to help listeners master email marketing and build their personal brands. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Liz Wilcox here: Free Mega Email Swipe File The Email Sound Booth  

Victoria Bennion is the founder of the Best Podcast Guest booking agency and co-host of the Best Guest podcast. She's on a mission to help entrepreneurs and authors leverage podcast interviews to amplify their message and grow their businesses. Victoria has a wealth of experience in this area and is here to share her insider tips and strategies. In this episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, you'll learn how to craft the perfect pitch that gets you booked on the right podcasts, the surprising benefits of podcast guesting beyond just download numbers, and best practices for being a guest that hosts and listeners love. Victoria also busts some common myths about podcast guesting and shares a long-term strategy for using it to build your personal brand. Whether you're a podcast pro or just starting, this conversation is packed with useful tips. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Victoria Bennion here: The Best Podcast Guest Instagram

Dr. C. Shanté Cofield, known as the Movement Maestro, is Lauren's guest on this episode of the REAL Personal Branding Podcast. Shanté's journey from physical therapist to sought-after entrepreneur is a masterclass in personal branding. She's the force behind a top-rated podcast and a social media-based company that's changing the game for health and fitness professionals. In this no-nonsense discussion, Shanté shares practical insights on creating content that truly connects with your target audience, navigating the ever-changing social media algorithms, and developing a sustainable content strategy that fits your life and business. If you're ready to take your business's messaging to the next level, this is the conversation you need to hear. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Dr. Shanté Cofield here: Website Instagram Podcast  

This episode of the Real Personal Branding Podcast features insights from one of Lauren's mastermind groups and some of her closest friends. They share how they approach the transition from one year to the next. Lauren leads a discussion on closing out the year with intention, letting go of what no longer serves you, and setting meaningful goals for the new year. The guests include Valerie Morris, Alex Curtis, Joseph Bojang, Andy Storch, Pete Everitt, and Philip VanDusen. These guests share their personal and professional year-end rituals, from building something tangible during the holiday break to revisiting quarterly goals every month. They also reflect on the best and worst business advice they've received, underscoring the importance of aligning strategies with your unique strengths and client needs. Throughout the conversation, themes of permission, flexibility, and the power of giving freely emerge. Learn how to approach the new year with clarity, shedding the crud that's been holding you back to make space for what you most want to invite in. Don't miss this refreshing perspective on goal-setting and a roadmap for closing out the year with intention from veteran entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative  

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome Lauren V Davis to the podcast.We talk about:Building a Real Personal BrandLeveraging Social Media for ConnectionThe Power of Community and NetworkingAbout Lauren V. DavisLauren V. Davis is the CEO of Lauren Davis Creative, a hands-on personal branding consultancy that helps superstar entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and passion-driven individuals tell their stories on their own terms, develop personal brands that form real relationships, and increase their visibility + revenue.The skills Lauren acquired while building a successful brick-and-mortar record store for 15+ years taught her how to see through manipulative “one-hit-wonder” marketing tactics and instead grow a personal brand that drives meaningful relationships and profits. Today, she offers that same entrepreneurial support (and of course, great music recommendations) to experts worldwide.Lauren is a featured marketing expert in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and on global top-rated podcasts. She also hosts The Real Personal Branding Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast where she uncovers the secrets of personal brand building from some of the top thought-leaders, speakers, authors, and coaches in the world.When she's not working, find her touring the country in her van with her partner, searching for a great cup of coffee or glass of red wine.Key TakeawaysPersonal branding is about community building, storytelling, and fostering engagement.Promoting your speaking engagements before events shows excitement and approachability.Setting aside time before and after events to engage with your audience can boost your connection and impact.Following up on social media with a thank-you post after your presentation reinforces the relationship with new followers.Even introverts can set boundaries while effectively engaging with an audience after speaking.Regularly audit your brand by Googling yourself and ensuring your content reflects your current work.Your content should be authentic and go beyond just providing value—allow people to connect with you personally.It's essential to have a simple, efficient system for proposals, contracts, and payments.Don't forget to ask for testimonials and reviews; they play a vital role in building trust and credibility.QuotePromoting or sharing the event before you come shows your approachability and gets the audience excited about engaging with you. It's about building relationships that last beyond your talk.Connect with Lauren V. DavisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldaviscreative/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreativePodcast: https://linktr.ee/realpersonalbrandingpodcastGrow Your Public Speaking Business WorkbookGifts Download Lauren's 100+ Social Media & Content Prompts for Professional Speakers

On today's REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren explores the Super-Agers phenomenon: people aged 80 and above who have the memory capabilities of those 20 to 30 years younger. Using a recent New York Times article by Dana G. Smith, Lauren shares the research that reveals some of the secrets of cognitive longevity. With many Super Agers in her family, Lauren shares her quest to maintain mental sharpness despite life's challenges and transitions. The one familiar chord Super Agers have isn't their diet, exercise, or even whether or not they smoked. It's their social relationships. Hear the impact of community on Lauren's life and business and the five ways you can build stronger relationships in your life. If you're ready to grow your network and relationships, you won't want to miss this episode. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Psychological well-being in elderly adults with extraordinary episodic memory Join the Mastermind Interest list! Get the social media class replay  

On today's Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews Chip Conley about rebranding midlife and his new book, Learning to Love Midlife. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, Chip co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018 in Baja California, Mexico. MEA is the world's first “midlife wisdom school,” with a campus opening on a 2,600-acre regenerative horse ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico in April 2024. Dedicated to reframing aging, MEA supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. A New York Times bestselling author, Chip's seventh book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage. Chip also gave a 2023 TED talk on the “midlife chrysalis.” Lauren and Chip begin their conversation by discussing the shift from seeing midlife as a crisis to a chrysalis of personal growth. He reflects on selling his business and joining Airbnb, gaining a new perspective on life's later stages. Chip found research showing happiness increases with age due to the growth of emotional skills like self-awareness and resilience. Chip points out that cultivating curiosity is vital to staying engaged through life. He notes nurturing relationships and community are critical for health and well-being as people age. Chip shares tips, including practicing friendship like a muscle and finding shared interests. Chip and Lauren stress how intergenerational collaboration benefits people of all generations. Finally, Chip busts myths about older workers being unwilling to learn. He shares how he became an AI expert in his mid-60s. Aging can be inspiring, and Chip Conley is passionate about embracing curiosity and nurturing relationships to make the later stages of life fulfilling through personal growth and creating a positive legacy. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Chip Conley here: https://chipconley.com https://www.meawisdom.com/ https://www.facebook.com/modernelderacademy https://www.instagram.com/meawisdom https://www.linkedin.com/school/modernelderacademy https://www.instagram.com/chipconley https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf  

On today's episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews her friend Andy Storch. Andy is an author, keynote speaker, community builder, and podcast host. His book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life, helps corporate professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures. Andy regularly speaks inside organizations to teach and inspire employees to create their own careers. He is also the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank Conference and membership community. Andy is a husband, father, and friend on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. During their conversation, Lauren and Andy explore the creation of his successful corporate-speaking business, overcoming testicular cancer, and maintaining positivity while overcoming big personal challenges. Andy shares what prompted him and his wife to move to Barcelona and start a new life, his background in the corporate world, and how he discovered a natural gift for speaking in front of a crowd. You'll hear Andy's advice for building a speaking career and becoming an authority figure on your topic, the personal growth he's had since starting his business, and taking advantage of your network to build connections that can help your career progress. Andy also offers virtual speaking engagements and shares how he engages those audiences, just like in person. Additionally, you'll learn how to build a personal brand in the corporate world, why giving without expectation creates good karma, and why goal-setting is essential for success in any venture—personal or professional. Andy Storch's positivity is contagious, and his positive attitude surrounding learning from your failures and mistakes is something we can all learn from. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Andy Storch here: https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch  

In this episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren shares how valuable personal traditions and celebrations can be to our well-being.  Growing up, Lauren saw the joy created by honoring traditions like making summer solstice cheese and enjoying her grandpa's homemade “red drink.” After becoming an adult and starting businesses, she became consumed by pursuing success at the expense of her well-being. It wasn't until Lauren experienced burnout, health issues, and personal struggles that she realized the importance of slowing down, acknowledging her achievements, and self-celebration. You'll hear why Lauren created an airport tradition for herself every time she travels, what it means to her to create that moment every time she flies, and why you should create special traditions for yourself. Lauren also shares a new opportunity for personal and professional growth – her personal brand mastermind. Designed to provide guidance, support, and community for entrepreneurs, authors, and business owners, it offers a space for collaboration, learning, and transformation. Let's honor our achievements, cultivate joy, and create meaningful connections that enrich our lives and businesses. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative

When you hear someone on a podcast or a speaking event say, “I 10x-ed my business nearly overnight,” do your lie detector alarms go off? If they don't, they probably should. On this episode of the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren gets real about how long it takes most business owners to build a successful operation. She's been an entrepreneur since 2006, where she started building slow consistent growth, and in 2016, her business soared. And in 2018, when she began investing in herself more consistently, Lauren started to experience greater success. She points out that most business owners who have successful businesses do not experience overnight success. Instead, they plugged away one step at a time, forming a sustainable business model to withstand the test of time. Despite some personal and professional challenges, the determination to keep her business going led to Lauren's success today. In a quest to remain authentic—even in our loud and proud world—she's lifting the veil on what it takes to set the stage for continued sustainable success. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Join Lauren's upcoming mastermind waitlist: https://bit.ly/MastermindLDC

Lauren V. Davis joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the importance of branding to your operation. Lauren is the owner of Lauren V. Davis Creative and works with entrepreneurs and organizations with branding expertise.  She is a popular speaker and the host of the Real Personal Branding Podcast.  Lauren can help your park, friends group, concession, or other allied organizations. contact her at info@laurendaviscreative.com   donald@tailgate-talks.com 

On today's episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren sits down with New York City-based online fitness coach Laura Girard. Laura is a multi-certified personal trainer, co-host of the Fit Literate podcast, and founder of The Energy Academy - a global virtual fitness studio where she's helped over 200 people keep their bodies moving since March 2020. She is passionate about harnessing the connective power of social media to create community and start conversations about growth, self-compassion, and the messy business of babysitting yourself. During their conversation, Lauren and Laura unpack how she found a passion for building a personal training business during the pandemic. That discovery began from a place of fear and a need to support herself and transitioned into a business Laura wanted to sustain and found purpose in. They also discuss the struggle to have confidence in your accomplishments, such as the global brand Laura is establishing. As they continue exploring Laura's personal brand and what it took to build the business, Laura explains how connecting with others experiencing loss online helped her cope with grief when she lost her mom in 2020. Creating balance in her life is crucial, and putting daily “non-negotiables” into her routine are just some of the things Lauren and Laura chat about.  Laura Girard's path to success as a brand began out of necessity, but today, she's proof of what you can accomplish through authenticity, hard work, and maintaining boundaries.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Retreat: go.mollygrisham.com/retreat Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Laura Girard here: www.instagram.com/laura.girard www.tiktok.com/@lcgirard www.youtube.com/@laura.girard  

What social media metrics should I measure? How can I make people watch my videos longer? What risks are worth taking in my business? Am I afraid of failure or success? If you've ever asked yourself this question, this episode is for you!  Today, on the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren welcomes guest and content marketing strategist,  Stephanie Llewellyn. Stephanie is the founder of The Social Vine and in this episode, Stephanie shares her accidental journey of building a personal brand during the pandemic and how it now provides personal branding consulting for top beauty industry businesses. Lauren and Stephanie explore the importance of distinguishing between looking successful and being successful, understanding that success may not always appear lavish on the surface. You'll also hear Lauren and Stephanie delve into their own experiences of building personal brands and highlight the significance of cultivating genuine connections with followers, shifting the focus away from follower count and analytics. They explore the power of reframing failure and embracing risks as catalysts for business growth. You'll hear Stephanie Llewellyn's recommendations for personal brand creation, starting by identifying what is important to share and setting clear content expectations, emphasizing the value of setting boundaries and curating social media feeds to ensure an authentic and engaging online presence. They share tips for creating impactful social media content, such as utilizing visual hooks, mastering video editing, and infusing personality and authenticity. Lauren and Stephanie challenge the common belief that a team can be 100% neccessary for business success and briefly touch on neurodivergence and its impact on personal and professional lives. Stephanie finds liberation in realizing that ADHD can be a trauma response rather than a permanent diagnosis. Finally, you'll hear the evolving challenges of managing burnout and shutting down despite an ability to multitask. You won't want to miss Stephanie's insights into what makes a personal brand unique and how to set yourself apart. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Join me at my retreat for women: go.mollygrisham.com/retreat Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast Connect with Stephanie Llewellyn here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephaniellewellyn Instagram: instagram.com/thecoolmomceo TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coolmomceo

In today's REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren teams up with the founders of ATOMICON, Andrew and Pete, to discuss how to craft a magnetic and memorable speaking business. ATOMICON is the UK's largest marketing conference. What you may find interesting is that this interview was live-streamed to Andrew and Pete's Facebook group--meaning anything could happen. Lauren, Andrew, and Pete want you to know what it takes to become a speaker with major impact and influence--and that you are not alone. Andrew and Pete share how they started speaking locally at networking events to gain experience before they were finally invited to speak at Social Media Marketing World, a 5,000+ person event. You'll hear how to leverage speaking at a big event for bigger pay, find speaking opportunities, accept feedback, and pitch the right audiences for your topics. You'll also hear the steps Andrew and Pete took to build their conference, why workshops offer more opportunities for interactivity, and what makes Lauren's workshop a great opportunity for hands-on practice and feedback. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast Connect with Andrew and Pete here: Website: www.andrewandpete.com ATOMICON: atomic.site/atomicon

If you were wondering how Lauren made a splash when she relaunched her podcast earlier this year, this is the episode for you. On today's REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren offers a behind-the-scenes look at the relaunch of the Real Personal Branding podcast. She managed this feat without fancy equipment or the perfect setting. She emphasizes that anyone can create content regardless of circumstances if armed with a few key strategies. First, Lauren explains the importance of getting others involved. She shares how she sought input from her audience, involving them in decisions about the podcast's artwork and other crucial aspects. She also delegated tasks to her team, creating excitement behind the scenes. Next, Lauren shares how she built anticipation for the podcast's relaunch. Instead of keeping it under wraps until launch day, she openly talked about it with friends, colleagues, clients, and mentors. She garnered support from her network by sharing her excitement and explaining why the podcast's return was personally meaningful. She also carefully curated the guests she invited to her show. Lastly, Lauren encourages listeners to embrace their excitement and passion when promoting their projects. She shares how her enthusiasm for the relaunch resonated with her audience, which resulted in an outpouring of support. Having genuine enthusiasm and support from your community can make all the difference, and Lauren wants you to know how you can do the same. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Accelerator: https://go.mollygrisham.com/accelerator Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast  

In today's REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren reveals the three things speakers should do before they set foot on stage. With a tremendous amount of time working with speakers under her belt, Lauren knows what it takes to give a successful presentation. From running two conferences per year for local businesses to speaking at organizations and conferences on personal branding, she knows what it takes from both angles. Lauren reveals some holy grail tips for speakers--the three things every speaker needs to do in the 24 hours before they get on stage. Doing these three things is a surefire way to prepare and have a successful speaking engagement. If you're ready to level up your speaking game, you don't want to miss this episode. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Accelerator: https://go.mollygrisham.com/accelerator Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren interviews speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset coach Michelle Blue. She is the creator and host of The Journey with Blue, a talk show and community sharing the mindset, spiritual, and success principles needed for people to consciously step into their purpose to create the life and business of their dreams. Michelle has worked with clients like WeWork and Google and has sat down with the nation's leading entrepreneurs and thought leaders such as Danielle Leslie, Brandice Daniel, Renae Bluitt, Tonya Rapley, Abu Fofanah, Maya Elious, and more. Michelle Blue's conversation with Lauren is lively, covering fear and failure in entrepreneurship and how Michelle became inspired to start her business after graduating college and a study abroad trip to Ghana. She learned that her worth isn't tied to her business, which led her to help others find their purpose to create fulfilling lives and businesses. You'll also hear why no one has it all figured out, why you have to push through the fear to get to the next step, and how clarity and resilience can free you to pursue your vision. Michelle explains the value of staying true to yourself, finding a community of support to help you overcome limiting beliefs, and why you should never judge a book by its cover. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast Connect with Michelle Blue here: linkedin.com/in/michelle-blue-3884a623 www.instagram.com/themichelleblue thejourneywithblue.com  

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes Jake A. Thompson. Jake is a keynote speaker and a Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. He works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching them how to develop focus habits and culture in order to grow their businesses and their individual lives. He's built a proven CE3 model to help people build their grit, block out their distractions, and create more influence as impactful leaders.   Jake shares early leadership lessons from working at his dad's gas station and his journey from wanting to be a sports agent to becoming a sought-after motivational speaker and executive coach, driven by a desire to make a positive impact. He discusses starting the Compete Every Day brand to encourage personal improvement through small actions and gives tactical advice for being intentional and self-aware.   The conversation focuses on setting goals, reflecting on past accomplishments, and the individuality of routines and goals. Lauren and Jake also discuss the significance of outgrowing unhelpful relationships and not letting the fear of others' opinions hinder personal goals. Jake emphasizes the need for proper training and development for new leaders and shares tips for effective team leadership, while Lauren highlights the importance of caring for team members and building relationships.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Jake A. Thompson here: jakeathompson.com/scorecard competeeveryday.com/pages/compete-every-day-podcast amazon.com/Compete-Every-Day-Not-So-Secret-Winning/dp/1950892522 linkedin.com/in/jakethompsonspeaks instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks  

In this heartfelt episode of the REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren shares a personal story about nearly shutting down her business--twice--under challenging circumstances. Amidst hard conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners, Lauren wasn't sure if she should share this intensely personal experience. It's something she rarely talks about. However, she realized that her story could help others during this time of year that's challenging for many business owners and entrepreneurs. The little voice inside her pushed her to keep going, and she's grateful she listened. If you're questioning yourself, hold on and find your supportive community. Lean into your little voice and believe in your capability. Lauren wants to support and cheerlead you on this journey!  Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast  

In this episode of the REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren interviews Holly MacCue. Holly is a sales and messaging coach and a Certified Master Persuader who helps entrepreneurs get paid what they deserve while doing what they love. Lauren and Holly explore how Holly started her business, what it does, and how she pivoted into starting her own business after working as a brand strategist. While her business model is obvious now, discovering her niche took some trial and error. In fact, it evolved three times over the course of seven years, eventually landing on sales and messaging as her specialty. You'll hear why it's important to approach sales as an invitation, what her Magnetic Selling Framework is, why you should never focus on vanity metrics, and the importance of creating a clear niche for your business. Holly MacCue has over a decade of experience working as a marketing strategist for global brands like Unilever and P&G where she most recently led the strategy for a $200 million portfolio. Today, she runs a multi-six-figure business “one-handed,” three days a week, around a baby and a toddler. Her signature approach shows her clients how to attract their ideal customers by nailing their positioning, crafting stop-the-scroll messaging, and mastering the art of feel-good, authentic sales. Connect with Holly MacCue here: www.hollymaccue.com/media Get Holly's PDF: hollymaccue.com/highticketsales   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast

Welcome back to the Real Personal Branding podcast! In today's episode, Lauren explains where she's been while the podcast was on hiatus, what's changed in her life, and what you can expect going forward from this podcast. She is so excited to relaunch her podcast, continue building her business, and welcome guests to the show who can help you grow your business and brand. Lauren shares how she discovered her secret weapon and how she's using it to find balance in her life. She'll ask real questions of her guests and get answers that you won't hear anywhere else. Lying will get you nowhere, and telling the truth even when it's painful is a lesson that allowed Lauren to stay true to herself when life got hard. This ability to find the real authentic stories within is a superpower she embraces to build real, organic trust with others. We value people who tell the truth--even when it's uncomfortable. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast  

In this episode of the REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren's guest is Dr. Ellen Wong. They explore Ellen's expertise in the pillars of happiness, her journey as an entrepreneur, and her personal struggle with anxiety and depression. Lauren and Ellen also delve into the importance of understanding true happiness and how it can create a better world. The conversation touches on authenticity, purpose, setting boundaries with social media, finding inner peace, and the value of social connection and conversation for overall well-being. Ellen shares her routines and debunks the myth surrounding countries with high rates of antidepressant use. Dr. Ellen Wong is a happiness expert, and naturopathic doctor specializing in supporting entrepreneurs and executives. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own happiness and improve their emotional resilience. Ellen developed the nine pillars of happiness, a signature framework that guides her work. Her journey as an entrepreneur began as a clinician, and through her personal experiences with anxiety and depression, she discovered the transformative power of happiness in her own life. Ellen emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values, embracing authenticity, and prioritizing meaningful activities to cultivate purpose and impact. Connect with Dr. Ellen Wong here: drellenwong.com/happinessquestions instagram.com/drellenwong linkedin.com/in/drellenwong   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: bit.ly/callwithlaurendavis Borrow my brain: bit.ly/borrowlaurensbrain instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast

138. Re-Release - Time to Lean In Rather Than Backing Out with Lauren V Davies   Couldn't resist sharing this fab episode! It was absolutely amazing to have Lauren V Davis on the show... #Takeaways We chat about personal branding.  How important it is for others to see the real you. The importance of leaning in to opportunities. Having female role models to inspire us. Tips on how to make the most of networking.   Lauren is sharing her thoughts on why she would love to see more women in positions of leadership, why it is so important to take those opportunities when they are presented to you and why it is crucial to have a personal brand which really reflects who you are and what you represent.   ‘Your personal brand is what you're known for, how people experience what makes you uniquely you.' – Lauren ‘It's really important to build connections.' – Gemma ‘The more people who believe and trust in who you are as a person, the more those relationships convert into sales and into a great business where you feel fulfilled.' – Lauren ‘I think it's really important to find people who inspire you.' – Gemma "One day waking up saying oh my gosh I'm speaking I've got a podcast and I'm doing all the things I never thought I would do and that comes from leaning in" - Gemma ‘It's the power you have inside you which influences the people around you.' - Lauren   An entrepreneur from an early age recognising the impact that hard work made, Lauren has had an incredible journey. She recognised a genuine love of branding, strategy and marketing when she started her first venture as a small business owner.  Lauren Davis lives in Rockford Illinois and works with people over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business EventPlaybook. Lauren's natural and undying passion revolves around taking new learning opportunities, travelling the globe and networking at conferences and workshops in order that she can better serve her clients. As she says, she loves to improve, loves to impress and loves to give everyone she works with 100%. #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with Lauren : Website: https://laurendaviscreative.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldaviscreative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDavisCreative?ref=hl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative/

This is the third and final highlight episode from Season One of Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand podcast. This week we look back at several interview episodes with people doing the work in the personal brand space. Lisa shares the role personal branding plays in attracting the right clients. You'll hear from three guests who each bring value with insights on how personal branding helps you build a stronger business. Revisit highlights from Episode 8, "How to Be a Better Personal Brand with Mike Kim," Episode 19, "Using Social Media to Build Relationships with Lauren V. Davis," and Episode #23, "How to Monetize Your Personal Brand with Bob Gentle."   Connect with Lisa Get her free download: The Essential Guide to Telling Your Story Register for the Take Back Your Life Workshop Want to Leverage What Makes You Uniquely Different? Schedule a Personal Brand Discovery Call Email: lisa@lisamcguire Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren's guest is Molly Grisham. She built a personal brand business around her business of leadership. She's a dynamic keynote speaker and an experiential facilitator who helps to build and sustain teams in a wide variety of industries and THIS FALL Molly and Lauren will be hosting a retreat together for entrepreneurial women! Apply for the retreat here: https://go.mollygrisham.com/retreat-fall-2022 Molly Grisham believes that teams don't grow apart--they die apart. She knows that elite, high-performing teams in all industries get stretched and stressed by the demand to perform, and she is passionate about helping people rediscover their strengths and restore their relationships so they can rebuild individually and within teams.   Molly Grisham has nearly two decades of experience as a former NCAA college soccer coach and communications professor, she approaches her work as an educator. She meets people where they are and helps them to move to where they want to be. She holds several degrees, is a Certified Experiential Specialist with the International Society of Experiential Professionals, and she's a certified Myers-Briggs facilitator.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Molly Grisham's background as an educator and coach, how she became an entrepreneur, and what an average day looks like for her. The four questions to consider when you're evaluating how to improve your team. Why it's so important to do interpersonal work as an entrepreneur, how it can transform your business, and why doing this work in a group with others has so much value. How to overcome your fears and make positive changes to your life and business, who her and Lauren's upcoming live event is for, and how Molly and Lauren will know it was a success. What you can look forward to at the event Molly Grisham and Lauren are hosting in October in St. Louis, Missouri.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Molly Grisham here: https://go.mollygrisham.com/retreat-fall-2022 mollygrisham.com

Social media stands still for no one. If you want to leverage the power of social media to build relationships or a community, Lauren V. Davis is someone you need to know. This social media expert takes away the mystery of how social media works. She shows us how social media is a way to become approachable by using the same rules of relationships we use in real life.   In this episode you'll learn:  The power of making people feel seen, heard, and understood on social media as a way to connect  People are more motivated to purchase non-essential items when they feel a connection and sense of belonging to a personal brand Why quality relationships in your social connections have more value than the number of followers. To check how you feel when using social media doesn't mirror how you connect in real life,  You can be the decision-maker about  the amount of time, what you see, and the best way for you to show up on social media  The importance of keeping a line of integrity when building a personal brand CONNECT WITH LAUREN Instagram  100+ Quality Prompts for Social Media Content  Facebook Group - Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs Lisa McGuire is a certified personal brand strategist, marketing, and mindset consultant. She helps consultants and professional service providers create a magnetic personal brand of integrity with an 8-week group or 1:1 program of her signature framework "The Difference Is You"  Lisa's Free Resource: "The Essential Guide to Start Telling Your Story"  Connect with Lisa: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Website    

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren's guest is Mike Zeller. He has founded or partnered in 16+ ventures in five different industries. Collectively, his businesses have done over $100 million in revenue. Mike Zeller has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs on six continents, covering all ages and ranges of experience. He's also mentored some of Hollywood's top voiceover actors, NFL athletes, and other peak-performing executives. He is the author of two books, The Genius Within: Your Natural Pathway to Impact Fulfillment, & Wealth and Twice Born.   In this episode, you'll hear:   What led Mike Zeller down his current path as a mentor to top executives, actors, athletes, and more. Some of the biggest mistakes people make that keep them from playing in their zone of genius and how he discovered his particular zone of genius. Why he wrote his new book The Genius Within and what you can learn from what he wrote. Mike Zeller's practical first steps to find your own genius zone and how to break away from the things that aren't bringing positivity to your life. How you can identify and maximize your most productive--and profitable--times of the day. The myth about hustle that Mike Zeller wants to debunk when it comes to entrepreneurship.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Mike Zeller here: mikezeller.com

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren's guest is Chelsea Brinkley. She is all about the work-from-anywhere life. She's always traveling, and her routine and commitment to systems are what make this possible.   Chelsea Brinkley believes you can do great work from anywhere and that your life does not have to revolve around an office building. This idea has made her a coach to remote workers and a hired gun for entrepreneurs who want to get the systems and processes in their business on track. These days, you'll find her traveling with her family, looking for the next mountain to hike, and occasionally sipping an Old Fashioned on the deck of her Colorado cabin all while serving clients and blogging about this life she gets to live after breaking free from the corporate world.    In this episode, you'll hear:   Chelsea Brinkley's background, what her business does, and why she took the leap to leave corporate life behind and jump into the life of a remote-working entrepreneur. The mindset blocks she frequently sees in her business and how you can begin to shift the way you think to overcome them. Why it is never too late to create systems and processes to get your business organized and running more smoothly and Chelsea Brinkley's tips for getting started. How a standard operating procedure (SOP) can transform the way your business operates. One of the first things Chelsea Brinkley asks a client to help them begin organizing their business. Her advice for delegating tasks within your business to free up your time to focus on what only you can do. The one myth about getting organized that she wants to debunk.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Chelsea Brinkley here: chelseabrinkley.com

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes Dr. Eugene Choi to the podcast. He is a neuroscience-based, transformational mindset coach. This podcast was recorded several months ago, and Lauren used what she learned from him during this recording to navigate several personal life changes. She met Dr. Choi through their mutual friend Mike Kim, and she's had the pleasure of seeing him speak live twice. CW: Domestic violence   Dr. Eugene Choi is a certified transformational mindset coach who helps talented, hard-driven leaders operate at their highest level of clarity, energy, and focus. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process along with the use of groundbreaking technology helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve performance, innovate dynamic solutions, and achieve their goals.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Dr. Eugene Choi's winding path to entrepreneurship and how his interest in neuroscience, marketing knowledge, and love of storytelling led him there. The mindset blocks he often runs into and what you can do to combat those themes in your own life. What it means to be in a survival state and how you can recognize if you're operating in that state. The executive state of mind and the benefits of consciously working out of that state instead of the survival state and how to identify how to bring yourself into that state. Some steps you can take to begin identifying the things that don't make you feel good. Dr. Eugene Choi's tips for beginning to rewire your brain and break out of your unwanted state. The myth about accessing the higher version of yourself that he wants to debunk.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Dr. Eugene Choi here: https://destinyhacks.co/

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes guest Katrina Kibben. Over the New Year holiday, Lauren met up with them, and they reminded her of a reflection exercise that they do every month and that the New Year is a great time to start this exercise.    Katrina Kibben is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, a nonbinary LGBTQ+ advocate, and a writing expert. They founded Three Ears Media, and they're a featured expert in publications like the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Forbes and have been named a top HR and recruiting expert in numerous best-of lists. Katrina Kibben is a nonbinary writer who founded Three Ears Media to teach recruiters how to develop inclusive, unbiased job postings and candidate experience content. No one cares about the humanity apparent in a job posting as much as they do, and their compassion is contagious and gets results.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Katrina Kibben shifted their career from a CMO in the corporate world to launching Three Ears Media and becoming CEO of their own company and what they wish they had known when they were first starting their business. How they found their niche and why recruiters need to master the ask. How you can apply Katrina Kibben's goal-setting exercise in your business. The six questions to ask yourself during your monthly reflection exercise. The bonus question Lauren asks herself and how to identify your bonus question. Why it's important to complete this exercise with a letter to yourself. What Katrina Kibben is researching and exploring right now. The myth they want to debunk about their industry and the advice they would give to someone who is dreaming of entrepreneurship.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Katrina Kibben here: instagram.com/katrinakibbenlinkedin.com/in/katrinakibben threeearsmedia.com

What you will learn:1. If someone comments on your social media post, engage with them.2. Information combined with emotion connects to long-term memory.Connect with Lauren V. DavisInstagramWebsiteFaceBookLinkedInTwitterInterested in working with David in the 2022 Fundraising Accelerator Coaching group?  Fill out an interest form and chat with David:CLICK HEREConnect With David OaksConnect With David Oakswww.minortouchesmajorimpact.comINSTAGRAM

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren's guest is Sara Uzer. Sara Uzer is a copywriter, an editor, and she specializes in creating engaging content for brands and companies across a wide range of industries, including the fashion, beauty, healthcare, and real estate spaces. She's also a published writer with works in Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Thought Catalog, and Elite Daily.   In this episode, Sara Uzer will share what it takes to actually get published, how to build your personal brand while transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurial life, and how to avoid some really simple but treacherous PR mistakes when pitching your stories to publications.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Sara Uzer's background and how began her career as a writer and ultimately started her own writing business. What she wished she had known as she transitioned from corporate life to life as an entrepreneur. How she leans into current trends on social media to build her brand but adds a personal touch to make them her own. The reason it's important to create content consistently while building a personal brand on social media but also leveraging Stories for additional content and connection. The first steps Sara Uzer recommends you take to generate ideas and create content for yourself in an intentional way. Her basic tips for you to create a great pitch when you want to be published with a news source or blog. The biggest challenge she's seen as she's building her personal brand in the PR and writing space. How you can use time blocking to improve your productivity. Sara Uzer's favorite tools and how you can apply them to your own business. Why she wants to debunk the myth that writers only write.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Sara Uzer here: instagram.com/sarauzer twitter.com/sara_uzer

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Keri Murphy is Lauren's guest this week. She is a TV veteran who brings her hard-won entrepreneurial knowledge and on-camera expertise to her clients through public speaking, coaching programs, and her company Inspired Living. Her goal is to help entrepreneurs stay inspired and stay enlightened on what it takes to build a seven-figure brand.   This short and powerful interview with Keri Murphy will teach you how to leverage traditional media coverage in the most efficient way. You'll also learn about a couple of mistakes she wants you to avoid on video and how you can begin to craft your video strategy.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Keri Murphy landed in her line of work and how she helps entrepreneurs step into their visions. Why video is all about authentic emotional connection and the biggest mistakes to avoid when appearing on video. The steps you can take to begin to become more comfortable with speaking on camera and being genuine for your audience. Keri Murphy's tips for entrepreneurs who want to leverage media and grow their brands. What you can do to make your topic relevant to current events. How you can transition your wealth of knowledge about your business to an on-camera strategy and why consistency matters. Why you must engage with your audience after creating your carefully curated content. The biggest myth about video that she wants to debunk.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Keri Murphy here: inspiredliving.tv instagram.com/inspiredlivingtv instagram.com/keri.murphy facebook.com/thekerimurphy

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Brandon Birkmeyer is Lauren's guest. His own podcast is Brands on Brands, and he's also an expert at repurposing content. Today, you'll hear how to break down an hour's worth of content and make it fill up an entire month.   Brandon Birkmeyer is a personal branding coach who helps industry experts become content creators. He's a seasoned marketing strategist and up-and-coming writer, author, speaker, podcaster, and business coach. For more than 17 years, he advised and directed brand strategy for top Fortune 100 companies, including Apple, Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Wells Fargo. In 2018, he launched Brands on Brands, a marketing consulting firm based in Los Angeles. He also produces and hosts a top-100 marketing podcast called Brands on Brands.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Why Brandon Birkmeyer believed so strongly that Lauren needed to start a podcast and the three items he identified that made the impact she could have obvious. How he became her very first interview and why it will never be published. What began his entrepreneurial life and why he left his corporate career behind. How you can begin to transform a single hour of content into an entire month of content distribution. What you can do to find your topic and the platform you're best suited for. Brandon Birkmeyer's process for choosing a content topic and how he coaches his clients to position themselves. Why having pillar content helps shape your overall content strategy. The steps he takes to begin breaking down his content for separate purposes. What repurposing content means and why you should be doing it. The myth Brandon Birkmeyer wants to debunk about creating and distributing content.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Brandon Birkmeyer here: brandsonbrands.com Convert 1 Hour into 1 Month of Content

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Holly MacCue is a sales and messaging coach and a certified master persuader. With more than a decade of experience working as a marketing strategist for global brands like Unilever and P&G, she used that knowledge and built her own six-figure business while working on it part-time. She helps entrepreneurs monetize their magic by doubling their prices, selling five-figure packages, and creating an offer that serves the world with their unique gifts.   In this episode, Holly MacCue shares the right way to sell with social media, how she banked $47,000 in six weeks without promo emails or social media posts, and how to get clear about your messaging.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How a quarter-life crisis led Holly MacCue to pivot from her career as a corporate branding strategist to becoming an entrepreneur. Why trusting yourself is so important and how leaning into your particular area of brilliance can lead to success. Her advice for standing out for the right reasons when you're trying to be true to who you are while making sales. How to avoid forced authenticity when selling via direct messages. A tactical first step you can take to own your own brilliance. The steps Holly MacCue took to bank $47,000 in six weeks and how you can apply those steps to your own business. The fundamentals entrepreneurs should know in order to tell potential clients about your business. The top things you should consider when you're deciding on your business niche. How she continues to grow and learn in her business and why it's important to continue your education. Why you don't need to have a huge audience to build a successful business. The myth Holly MacCue wants to debunk about the sales and messaging and positioning industry.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Holly MacCue here: hollymaccue.com/lauren instagram.com/hollymaccue

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes Gay Hendricks to the show. He is the author of The Big Leap, one of her all-time favorite books. The book helped Lauren to define what brings her joy and allows her to impact the world.   Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the field of relationship transformation and body-mind transformation for 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1974, Gay served as The professor of counseling psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving, and Conscious Loving Ever After. He has also appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows. His new book is The Genius Zone.   In this episode, you'll hear:   The four zones of work in The Big Leap and how those zones relate to Gay Hendricks' latest book, The Genius Zone. Why you need to find your genius zone and how you can begin the process of living in that zone all the time. What the four zones are, how staying in your zone of genius can help change the world, and how to find your zone of genius. The first step you can take toward recognizing that you're capping your joy and what you can do to begin moving toward your zone of genius. Gay Hendricks' advice for revealing your zone of genius. What an “enlightened yes” and “enlightened no” means. How you can identify your zone of genius with some simple questions. The non-negotiable habits and routines Gay Hendricks has instilled in his own life to ensure he continues to live in his zone of genius. What Gay Hendricks' zone of genius is and how he discovered it. The common myth he hears about challenges, obstacles, and reaching the next level that he wants to debunk.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Gay Hendricks here: hendricks.com geniuszonebook.com The Big Leap Five Wishes

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Jody Maberry is Lauren's guest. They have a discussion about whether or not you should start a podcast, what it would be about, and Lauren shares some vulnerable insights into how she felt before starting her podcast. They also discuss some tactical ideas to get your creativity flowing.   Jody Maberry has hosted and produced more than 1,300 podcast episodes with nearly 3 million downloads. He's worked with executives from Disney, the FBI, and more. He has a unique brand of believing in people to the point of no return.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Jody Maberry and Lauren initially connected. Why podcasting became his specialty and how he got started. Who the perfect candidate is for starting a podcast and why it isn't the right platform for everyone. The tactical steps you can take to begin brainstorming and conceptualizing your own podcast. How you can bring more listeners to your podcast by using Jody Maberry's strategic methods. Where his passion for entrepreneurs and helping them produce podcasts comes from. His non-negotiable habits and routines that helped set him up for success as a business owner. How producing a podcast can be a huge confidence boost and why it takes people by surprise. Jody Maberry's biggest curiosity in podcasting right now and why it piqued his interest. The two common myths about podcasting that he wants to debunk.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Jody Maberry here: Jodymaberry.com instagram.com/sugarjmaberry twitter.com/jodymaberry

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes guest Sharran Srivatsaa. Sharran Srivatsaa initially met Lauren through their mutual friend, Travis Chappell, and they've remained connected over the years after Lauren presented to his real estate mastermind. They're different industries, but through their calls and chats, Lauren has appreciated Sharran Srivatsaa's caring personality. This episode is all about building a business, setting goals, and overcoming barriers as an entrepreneur or just going through life in general. Sharran Srivatsaa's story is about starting with what you have and making a giant impact with it.   Sharran Srivatsaa is the CEO of Srilo Capital, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a respected thought-leadership resource for publications like the Wall Street Journal, Success Magazine, Huffington Post, and Forbes. He's also the host of the top-rated podcast BUSINESS SCHOOL and is the creator of The 5am Club for entrepreneurs. He lives with his family in Orange County, California.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Sharran Srivatsaa's background and how he became an entrepreneur and builder of billion-dollar businesses. How he learned to speak English and the key themes he's noticed in people who are leading purpose-driven, successful lives. Why you should be modeling the support systems of successful entrepreneurs instead of the entrepreneurs themselves. What you can do to find a measurable goal and accountability to continue building your business. Sharran Srivatsaa's trident of strategic steps you can take to build your personal brand to a recognizable level. The one entrepreneurial myth that he wants to debunk. The book he recommends you read to visualize your ideal life.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Sharran Srivatsaa here: 4weekmba.com instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/

Lauren V. Davis works with people all over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership, and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business Event Playbook. Her expert social media advice has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Readers Digest, as well as many podcast guest appearances. In this episode, she patiently answers all my questions about Instagram, including: Why IG is different than other social media platforms, How to use IG with your email list, how to write a great IG post, and How to start building an audience on IG. You can connect with Lauren at her website or on Instagram. Make sure to grab Lauren's Instagram PDFs with content ideas, and also check out her amazing Facebook group, Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs. *** Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.  Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more! Connect with Kent:  https://DailyWriterLife.com  Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders  Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders  Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders  

Lauren V. Davis works with people all over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership, and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business Event Playbook. Her expert social media advice has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Readers Digest, as well as many podcast guest appearances. In this episode, she patiently answers all my questions about Instagram, including: Why IG is different than other social media platforms, How to use IG with your email list, how to write a great IG post, and How to start building an audience on IG. You can connect with Lauren at her website or on Instagram. Make sure to grab Lauren's Instagram PDFs with content ideas, and also check out her amazing Facebook group, Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs. *** Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.      Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!     Connect with Kent:     https://DailyWriterLife.com     Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders     Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders     LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders     Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders    

Today's guest on the podcast is Joseph Bojang. Joseph Bojang has built a business in paid digital marketing and SEO, and he always digs a little deeper into everything he's doing to ask himself, “Why does this work the way it works?”   Joseph Bojang helps companies generate leads on demand, and he's worked with everyone from multibillion-dollar corporations to mom-and-pop shops. He's figured out some of the key ways to think differently about marketing so that you can get results and successfully repeat the process. He shares with us how you can have your next marketing breakthrough, why he believes people don't get the marketing results they want, and how to get unstuck in your marketing.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Joseph Bojang became a digital marketing entrepreneur after working in nonprofits for several years. What it takes to become unstuck and the steps you can take today to have a breakthrough. Why you need to have a mindset open to critique, find solutions, and innovate. How alignment in your personal brand prevents you from being canceled. The reason your marketing isn't getting results. The steps you can take to find your message and convert your target market. Joseph Bojang's surprise at the community on YouTube and Instagram, their interaction with his brand, and how authenticity has helped engagement. How researching entrepreneurship is impacting his mindset about business ownership. Why achieving efficiency and organization has helped Lauren within her business before she attempts to scale it further. The reason he wants to debunk the myth of “lambros” and “boss babes” because it leads to a lack of boundaries between business life and personal life.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Joseph Bojang instagram.com/josephbojang/ youtube.com/josephbojang

On this episode of The Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren welcomes guest Connie Pak to the show. Connie Pak is the owner of Tuckdin Marketing, a digital marketing and consulting agency. She's been an entrepreneur and business owner for over 10 years and understands the pains and frustrations that individuals and companies face when working to create an effective and successful online presence. She has built an agency that focuses on creating efficient and automated marketing systems that deliver bottom-line results.   Connie Pak's passion is helping clients scale and grow their businesses to levels they never thought possible and bringing their visions to life with focused marketing strategies, customized for their needs. She calls California home and loves finding new, delicious, hole-in-the-wall places to eat and spends every free minute going on adventures with her husband and two sons.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Connie Pak became an entrepreneur and why she was drawn to the digital marketing industry. The types of clients she serves and how she discovered who her ideal clients are. Her perspective on the Facebook ads changes, why she believes Apple made this change, and what it means for marketing. What entrepreneurs can do right now to create a new marketing strategy in the face of Apple's privacy changes. Why branding and consistency are so crucial to your digital marketing strategy. How Connie Pak stays on top of the ever-changing landscape of marketing. Her advice for building your first Facebook ads marketing strategy. The most common myth around Facebook ads she wants to bust.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Connie Pak here: instagram.com/conniejpak facebook.com/conniejpak youtube.com/channel/UCuZ948Pbc5MDIWWt2iAJHrg

On this episode of The Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren welcomes Carrie Gottschalk to the show. She is a highly recognized influencer with the social media industry and has been at the forefront of the social media revolution for 13 years, paid social media marketing for five years, and has managed over $15 million in ad spend. Her clients include companies like Shari's Berries, Wyndham Hotels, and TEDxMileHigh.   Carrie Gottschalk has a business in the U.K. as well as in the U.S. She is highly experienced in e-commerce, direct response, and performance marketing. In this episode, she'll help us understand the big picture of what happened between Apple and Facebook, what this means for both the end-user and the advertiser, and what you can do right now to formulate a new strategy for your business if you're using Facebook ads.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Carrie Gottschalk became an entrepreneur and how her business has grown and changed over the past year. What her business does, who her clients are, and what her goals are for their businesses. The reason Apple updated iOS with new privacy features, how it affected digital advertising, and what it meant for marketing practically speaking. Why Carrie Gottshalk believes this advertising change happened, why it was going to happen anyway, and the reason it is a positive change for users. Her tips for what you should be doing right now to create an effective digital marketing strategy. Her thoughts on this new era of privacy and why it creates a better experience for the consumer. What she does to stay on top of current data and the future of her industry and how you can apply it to your business. One common myth about the Facebook ad change that Carrie Gottschalk would like to debunk.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Carrie Gottschalk here: instagram.com/carriegottschalk  

Today on The Real Personal Branding Podcast, Lauren welcomes guest Emily Hirsh. She's a leading digital marketing strategist, a young entrepreneur, and founder of Hirsh Marketing--one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies responsible for over $105 million in client revenue generated. Emily and her team of experts work with top-level influencers, game-changing entrepreneurs, and they grow their businesses and generate massive revenue using her revolutionary Hirsh process, which she breaks down for Lauren in this interview.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Emily Hirsh's journey to entrepreneurship and her successful business, Hirsh Marketing, and how it was built from personal experience. The psychology behind Facebook ads and why marketing is all about creating an experience for your customers. What a marketing funnel is, what it means, and how you can use it to help grow your business. Why she is intentionally building her personal brand, why it's important to her business, and why you need to build your own personal brand. Emily Hirsh outlines the steps you need to take to become an authority in a particular space. The myth of the “overnight success” and the reason it doesn't exist. Emily Hirsh's process for identifying your potential customers and how you can use her process for reaching those customers. The people who have been most important to her as she's built her business and how they've supported her in unique ways. How she stays on top of current data and the future of her industry and how you can apply it to your industry. Emily Hirsh's biggest surprise in the last six months and how it affected her business.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Emily Hirsh here: hirshmarketing.com

Today on The Real Personal Branding Podcast, John Lee Dumas, host of the award-winning podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire, is Lauren's guest. His podcast has more than 2,500 episodes, 1 million+ listeners a month, and he brings in a seven-figure annual revenue. In each podcast episode, he talks about exactly how they do this month-by-month, while building a personal brand. John Lee Dumas recently released a new book called The Common Path to Uncommon Success.   Lauren talks to John Lee Dumas about how he launched his book, why he thinks other entrepreneurs have been lying to you, and he shares a few impactful stories from the book.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Why John Lee Dumas is on fire about health and wellness right now. The fork in the road that caused him to realize that other entrepreneurs were being lied to by experts in their fields why he chose to pivot away from that. The 17 core foundational principles that successful entrepreneurs share, why they work so well as a roadmap to success, and the one principle that matters the most. John Lee Dumas's advice for overcoming self-limiting beliefs and how you can reframe your mindset about making money with your business. The three steps he took to attain testimonials for his book launch and how he wove his personal brand into it. The one common myth about being an entrepreneur that he'd like to debunk. The one piece of advice John Lee Dumas would give you to create uncommon success.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast Kate Erickson podcast episode   Connect with John Lee Dumas here: eofire.com instagram.com/johnleedumas

In this episode, Lauren welcomes Brian Fanzo to the show. He built an incredible personal brand on the platform of digital futurism, but he started out in the corporate world. Brian Fanzo talks to Lauren about how he takes future concepts and adapts to them early. They also talk about how to transition from a corporate lifestyle to being a full-time, successful, sought-after speaker, entrepreneur, and personal brand, and lastly, how to embrace who you are called to be and make it a part of your personal brand.   Brian Fanzo is a dynamic at translating the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real-time in order to engage their customers at the right time, and he has a true gift for bringing people together online and offline. Brian Fanzo has worked in 76 countries, and he has been highlighting his passion for change, collaboration, and technology for so many years.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Brian Fanzo's background story and how he became a digital futurist. The thing that helped him the most while he was building his personal brand and how to create your own unique personal brand while still working a day job. Why self-awareness is a tool you can use to help you analyze future trends and use it in your business and personal brand. How he fought social media burnout and learned to show up as himself on social media. Brian Fanzo's suggestions for what to do when you feel stuck. Why he doesn't settle for failure and how he learns from his mistakes. His prediction for Clubhouse and how he's using it to continue building his personal brand. Why the things we do online will never fully replace the things we do in the real world.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Brian Fanzo https://www.isocialfanz.com/

In this solo episode of THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING PODCAST, Lauren explains how often you should be posting to social media and why all of the tips surrounding how often to post to social media may not be right for you or your business. Instead, consistency is key. Lauren gives us three steps for getting started and the LDC goal equation you need for social media.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Why we desire fast results but they may not yield the greatest reward for your brand or business. How to find your business goal for social media and optimize it. Why posting consistently is the secret sauce--not the number of posts. Lauren's advice for choosing a habit to measure and why quality matters over quantity. Decide on a period of time you will measure your goal for and how you want to assess it. How the big picture for your social media affects how you grow your business and sharing your gifts with the world. Why your goals need to be attainable and reasonable. The LDC goal equation for measuring social media results.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast bit.ly/morefromldc

Today's guest is Kim Doyal. Kim Doyal is a content-planning expert, and she really cares about getting to the heart of the realness of an entrepreneur and bringing it forward. She's an entrepreneur, a coach, speaker, and podcaster. She's also the co-founder of the Content Creators Planner, and she's built her lifestyle personal brand business through content marketing, podcasting, email marketing, and a commitment to just showing up.   Kim Doyal has a unique story and was widowed in 2003. She had two small children, and after finding herself in a new place as a single mom, she began diving into her business and started building a business that supported the quality of life that she wanted for herself and for her family.   In this episode, you'll hear:   What led Kim Doyal to start her business in 2008 after being widowed in 2003. How she created a thriving business while the economy was tanking and why she was determined to make it work. The first steps every entrepreneur needs to start creating content and why showing up as yourself is key. How you can stop overthinking content and realize that everything can be content for your business. Why Kim Doyal says just showing up is a secret to success and your story is a part of that. What an engaged audience can do to propel your business forward. Her recommendations for staying on top of what's going on in your industry. Why people subscribe to her newsletter and what you can expect from it each week. The advice she would give her younger self-knowing what she knows now.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Kim Doyal https://contentcreatorsplanner.com/ https://kimdoyal.com/category/newsletter/

In the latest episode of The Real Personal Branding podcast, Sean Osborn joins Lauren for a candid chat about how Sean has built a personal brand on the platform of thinking big.   If you're feeling stuck, this is the episode for you. Sean is a mindset strategist and coach who specializes in taking people to the next level.   He spent more than 30 years developing his Thinking Big model and truly understands what the power of shifting your thoughts can do.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Sean overcame his rough start and changed his outlook to move forward in life. What you can do to change your programming and change your beliefs to stop feeling stuck. Why knowledge builds belief. How continuous learning contributes to success. Self-awareness leads to knowledge about yourself. What motivates Sean to get up in the morning and how he overcomes imposter syndrome. Sean's tips for what to tell yourself when you're struggling and you need to move past it. What autosuggestion is and how you can use it to retrain your thought process. How your thoughts about money may be affecting your ability to have more of it. The top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Sean's challenge to Lauren's listeners.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Sean Osborn https://thinkingbig.info/the-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thinkingbigcoaching/

Today's guest is Breonna Queen. She is a go-to when Lauren wants to learn more about video. She teaches video but has also built her entire personal brand on the platform. In this episode, you'll learn how to get comfortable showing up on video, what to do to grow your YouTube viewers on the granular level, and how Breonna repurposes one video into several pieces of content and creates all of her content for months within a two-hour video shoot.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Breonna Queen transitioned from social media management to video production. Why you need to create content that allows your audience to see you as a problem solver. The top three reasons people avoid being on video and how to overcome your fear of it. Popular does not equal profitable and what you can do to increase visibility, create sales, and break through the noise. How you can intentionally repurpose content and video on different platforms and some of the tricks Breonna Queen uses to work smarter instead of harder. The one thing you can do to organically grow your audience and serve them well. Why you need to be consistent and strategic with all of your content. Breonna Queen's best practices for creating video content that works. How you can battle a negative mindset and why you should be intentional about who you follow. Her biggest business surprise in the past year. The video myths she most wants to be debunked.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Breonna Queen youtube.com/breonnaqueen instagram.com/breonnaqueen/ breonnaqueen.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ breonnaqueen.com

Devin Marks is the leading TED-style speaking coach in the U.S. He's called the TED Talk whisperer by clients and media outlets, and he has trained hundreds, including Harvard's Dr. Robert Waldinger for his breakaway TED Talk “What makes a good life?” That TED Talk now has 35 million+ views. The spread worthy ideas of Devin Marks' clients are catalytic with hundreds of millions of worldwide views.   In this episode, Devin Marks and Lauren break down how to craft your statement and how to get started if you really dream of creating a viral and epic TED Talk.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Devin Marks' story and how he became the TED Talk whisperer. The first step you need to take as a speaker to get on more stages. How to make a speaking idea TED-worthy. Why imposter syndrome is a common theme among speakers and how to overcome it. Who experiences stage fright and how to manage it. The steps you can take right now to get closer to giving your own TED Talk. How COVID-19 changed the direction of Devin Marks' business. How you can apply the TED-style three factors to your business or career today. What surprised him in the last three to six months and what he learned from it. The free resource from Devin Marks you can download and apply to your communication methods.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Devin Marks http://connecttocompelnow.com  

Kelly Baader was born in Taiwan and has relocated seven times in the last 17 years. Today, she resides in Switzerland and tells Lauren in this interview that she has a “messed-up” accent, but Kelly Baader's accent is a big part of her story. Her unwillingness to concede to the limits and barriers put in front of her is motivating. She comes from a humble background and had to overcome insurmountable odds to achieve the success that she enjoys today.   Kelly Baader is a renowned digital sales and marketing strategist. She's a mentor to emerging online entrepreneurs, author of an Amazon bestseller, founder of The Power of One Framework, and host of the “Christian CEO Podcast.” Previously, she was a senior executive of luxury global hotel groups and membership clubs and led thriving sales and marketing functions, becoming one of the top income earners before diving headfirst into entrepreneurship. Kelly Baader is now the CEO of her own company and on a mission to empower coaches and purpose-driven entrepreneurs to design profitable businesses that make impactful changes in the world.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Lauren met Kelly Baader and what they have in common. Her origin story and how she overcame the odds stacked against her to become the success she is today, and how you can overcome odds too. What Kelly Baader did to adapt her personal brand in 2020 to help entrepreneurs and high-achievers move through it. How you can use Kelly Baader's The Power of One Framework and why it is the fastest way to master your focus, multiply your results, and gain an unfair advantage over your competitors. The biggest unexpected challenge she experienced over the last year and what she learned from it. The one common myth about being a personal brand entrepreneur that Kelly Baader wants to debunk.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Kelly Baader https://kellybaader.com https://www.instagram.com/kellybaader https://www.powerofoneframework.com

Lauren is one of my long-distance friends and I am super excited for you to hear from her. ⁠⁠ Lauren is in the business of personal branding too so obviously I am excited. ⁠ But you should be too. ⁠ She has a wealth of experience helping her clients create memorable personal branding messages that convert to engagement and life-long clients. ⁠ Her first business (and it's still going strong) is a record store she opened in 2006, Lauren learned early on how to transform one-hit tactics into a personalized brand that drives legendary visibility. Get in touch with https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldaviscreative/ (Lauren).

Today on The Real Personal Branding Podcast, Lauren welcomes guest Brooke Sellas. Brooke Sellas is the founder and CEO of B Squared Media, an award-winning, done-for-you social media management, advertising, and customer care agency. She's also the co-host of the top-rated The Marketing Companion podcast with marketing legend Mark Schaefer. Her marketing mantra is, “Think conversation, not campaign,” which is all about social communication.   Brooke Sellas's passion is social-first customer care, and in this episode, she shares with Lauren's listeners what this means. They discuss what social listening means, how to proactively solve the needs of your audience instead of reacting, and how psychology plays a huge role in the decisions people make about supporting your brand.   In this episode, you'll hear:   What Brooke Sellas' company does and how she landed in her industry. Why you should be using social listening in your business and how it can help you gather social intelligence and join those conversations before a purchase occurs. Some simple ways you can begin using social listening in your business and what to do with that information. The biggest challenge small businesses are facing on social media and how Brooke Sellas is addressing it. How you can use the psychology of the online space to connect with your customers and where to draw the line. Why you should document everything and put processes in place for your business operation if you want to scale it. Her best practices for documenting your processes and how to apply them to your business. Why Brooke Sellas is excited about customer care and why it's needed now more than ever.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia bit.ly/rpbpodcast   Connect with Brooke Sellas bsquared.media/ twitter.com/BrookeSellas instagram.com/brookesellas bsquared.media/customer-care-quiz

Mark Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, and author. He's built incredible momentum for his personal brand over a number of years. The world is noisy and can be overwhelming. How can entrepreneurs be heard and build momentum? Mark Schaefer will tell you where to start when you're trying to find your advantage point and how to have more awareness about how random events in your life contribute to the bigger picture. He's the author of nine bestselling, path-finding books. His blog and podcast, The Marketing Companion, is at the top of the charts in the marketing field. He's worked in global sales, PR, and marketing positions for 30 years. Mark also has advanced degrees in marketing and organization development, holds seven patents, and is a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University.   In this episode, you'll hear:   About the last time Lauren and Mark Schaefer hung out face-to-face. How Mark Schaefer fell in love with marketing, began his career, and started his own business. Why you should never miss publishing your podcast episode and the biggest reasons to stay committed and consistent. How to Build Momentum in your business and how it can apply to every business. P.S. This is the idea behind Mark Schaefer's new book! What entrepreneurs can do RIGHT NOW to pinpoint their personal advantage or overcome their self-limiting beliefs. How to come up with an idea relevant to our time. What Mark Schaefer wishes he had known during the process of writing his latest book. The people who have been impactful in Mark Schaefer's life. What Mark Schaefer is researching right now.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Mark Schaefer businessesgrow.com

We Can Do This is a podcast that connects people looking to create meaningful change with the tools, skills, and community they need to stay the course and make an impact.  It's hosted by founder Sean Pritzkau, and brings together social entrepreneurs and experts on topics such as marketing, branding, no-code, and more.GUEST BIO:Lauren V. Davis will help you create memorable personal branding messages that convert to engagement and life-long clients. Originally (and still) a record store owner since 2006, Lauren learned early on how to transform one-hit tactics into a personalized brand that drives legendary visibility.The leadership and drive Lauren found building an iconic staple in her community and nationwide inspired the creation of Lauren Davis Creative in 2010, a marketing and branding consultancy that works closely with entrepreneurs on aligning, developing, and encouraging the Real Personal Brand inside them, making them highly visible, to become the authority in their industry.  Lauren has received senate recognition for her support of small-businesses through her non-for-profit that helps educate Local Businesses and is a featured marketing expert in Reader's Digest, HuffPost, and on global top-rated podcasts. Finally, Lauren host's her own show, The Real Personal Branding Podcast, where she uncovers the secrets of personal brand building online from some of the top thought-leaders, speakers, authors, and coaches in the world. Read a full transcript and more at https://wecandothis.co/episodes/008100+ Quality Prompts for Social Media Content → https://bit.ly/ldc100promptsforsmLauren on Instagram → https://instagram.com/ldaviscreativeLauren on Facebook → https://facebook.com/groups/understandingsocialmediaLauren Davis Creative → https://laurendaviscreative.com/Instagram → https://instagram.com/wecandothiscoInstagram → https://instagram.com/wecandothiscoTwitter → https://twitter.com/wecandothisco–––Follow Sean at the links below:Instagram → https://instagram.com/seanpritzkauTwitter → https://twitter.com/seanpritzkau–––EPISODE CREDITS:Music by Darren King on Soundstripe

Krista Mashore has built an incredible personal brand in real estate, and Lauren welcomes her to the podcast for a conversation about financial-fitness and success. Krista also shares with Lauren how she became one of the highest performers in her industry by facing challenges head-on.   Krista is the author of four bestselling books focusing on digital marketing. She took her business from zero to $7.4 million in 25 months. Krista used online digital strategies to do this and is the recipient of prestigious awards in her industry.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Krista's background story and how she transitioned into real estate from a teaching career. Some pivotal moments that forced Krista to recalibrate her business strategy. The most important characteristics and skills required to move into coaching or teaching. How Krista branded herself to push her content out to her audience. Why you need a GPS (Goals, a Plan, & Support). What Krista does to stay on top of learning to remain at the top of her industry (learn, implement, master, repeat). Be an early adapter, an implementer, and get used to pivoting. Why the most important part of becoming successful is implementing--taking action quickly and being decisive. Done is better than perfect. Krista's actionable tips for creating videos. (Commit to consistently producing content correctly so you can make a connection to convert more clients and customers.) Take perfectly imperfect action.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Krista Mashore https://kristamashore.com/tag/fired-up-podcast/ https://getkristasbook.com  https://kristamashore.com/clientconversion https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GHCWZF4?fbclid=IwAR0P5EP8Ryi3Wa-1upPjb2LPrY-L3o5KW0SdK9rLHT-y54h6EE5cDgeiI_8  

Lauren welcomes Danny Ozment to the show. Danny is the founder of Emerald City Productions in Florida, which is a podcast production company that has produced many of the top business podcasts in the world.   To Sign Up for More Info on Lauren and Danny's Upcoming Collaboration: https://lauren-davis-creative.ck.page/f5ffd78e5c   He built a lucrative and successful personal brand on the platform of podcast production. Danny and Lauren have known each other a few years, so she's been able to see Danny's business from an angle of a three-year period blossom into 2021.   One of the things Lauren loves about Danny is that he's a straight shooter and doesn't sugar-coat anything.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Danny pivoted to podcasting as an audio engineer when a life event forced him to figure out how to work from home. The importance of podcast audio quality in addition to its content. What makes podcasting such a powerful medium and how it developed. Why having only 50 or 100 downloads each week does not mean it's unsuccessful. How a podcast is a part of your content strategy and can be repurposed in multiple ways. What Danny does to connect with podcast listeners and how to encourage interaction and engagement with them. Treat the podcast like you're having a conversation with someone. Three ways to monetize your podcast. Why a host's authenticity resonates with podcast listeners more than content topics and creates a community. The most common podcasting myth debunked.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Danny Ozment: http://dannyozment.com https://dannyozment.com/11-ways-to-monetize-your-podcast/ instagram.com/dannyozment  

Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of the global coaching company The Unstoppable Woman helping empire-builders, entrepreneurs, and altogether rising stars in all of the fields achieve their goals and dreams faster than they ever thought possible. Amira recently made a quantum leap from making barely six figures a year to $700,000 in one year and then on to seven figures. She knows exactly what tactical strategies and mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to.   What mindset shifts would it take to move through sales blocks? How do you get over the fear of being sales-y? Amira Alvarez walks us through the framework of the specific questions to ask to consistently make high-integrity, high-ticket sales.   In this episode, you'll hear:   The process that led Amira Alvarez to where she is today as a seven-figure entrepreneur. Why you can't scale the growth of a business by just working harder. Amira Alvarez's method for selling your product with conversation and solutions instead of a sales pitch. How to evaluate your business and sales goals and whether you're selling the way you should be to meet those goals. What do you want? What's important to you about having that? What's stopping you? What happens if it stays like this? What happens if you don't solve this? Are you committed to solving it? Would you like to hear how I can help you? Would you like to get started today? Her seven questions for seven-figure sales and how you can apply them to your business right now. Why you need to learn how to be a quick decider and how it can change your business. What Amira Alvarez is curious about in her industry right now. Her upcoming Unstoppable Woman summit and how it can help you make a quantum leap.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Your $97 Ticket to Amira's Unstoppable Woman Summit: www.theunstoppablewoman.com/ldaviscreative

  Lauren V. Davis is passionate about helping entrepreneurs discover their voice, define their goals, and increase their visibility online so they can build a magnetic business that makes them money and serves them with joy and purpose.   In this episode, you'll hear:   The questions your personal brand should answer when people see it online. Why authenticity should shine through your personal brand. How you can increase your online presence, influence and brand. Why a logo isn't the best photo for your online accounts and what you should use instead if you are building your personal brand. What your bio means to your online audience and why consistency is vital. How rogue accounts can sabotage your personal brand. Why you should use Google alerts to alert you when your name or business name is published.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia

Lauren V. Davis Believes We Each Have a Real Personal Brand. Here's How to Discover Yours Many people are intimidated and frustrated by trying to bring their personal brand to life through Social Media, Live Events, and Public Relations. Lauren Davis lives in Rockford Illinois and works with people over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership, and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Real Personal Branding Podcast. When she is not running her two businesses in Rockford Illinois, (the other––a brick & mortar vinyl record store) she is traveling the globe learning and networking at conferences and workshops to better serve her clients with that knowledge. Lauren's natural and undying passion revolves around seeing people and organizations that "do-good" succeed.  Connect With Lauren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative Website: https://www.laurendaviscreative.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia   If you're enjoying the show, I'd love it if you'd buy me a cup of a coffee. To do that go to https://buymeacoffe.com/izoldat

Trish Taylor spent the early days of her career styling behind the scenes for artists like Ariana Grande on the Grammys, the VMAs, Golden Globes, and more. Lauren and Trish Taylor just met, so you'll hear two people getting to know one another as they talk about intuitive style, Trish Taylor's three style tips, and why following your intuition can be revolutionary.   Trish Taylor is a stylist, a brand embodiment coach, who's committed to helping heart-centered, online entrepreneurs align their outside with their inside so they can start magnetizing content and feel worthy of their expertise. She leverages her unique experiences as a celebrity stylist and as a counselor to empower and equip purpose-driven entrepreneurs and mindful course creators with the mindset shifts and stylish tools they need to step into the most confident version of themselves.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Trish Taylor's background as a small-town girl with an interest in fashion turned her into a celebrity stylist and successful entrepreneur. What the term “intuitive style” means and how she uses it to guide her clients to confidence. How do you want to be seen? What feels good on you? Trish Taylor's three style tips you MUST use. Why the word “flattering” has a negative connotation and what phrase she uses instead. What human design is and how it affected her life as a projector. How Trish Taylor infuses the five love languages into fashion and visibility. Why following her intuition and learning from others without attachment has been revolutionary for her business. Why entrepreneurs must cultivate an awareness of body, mind, and brand before putting themselves out there. Trish Taylor's assessment quiz and its dead-on accuracy. Her biggest business surprise in the last few months and what she learned from it.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Trish Taylor instagram.com/trishtaylor.co/ trishtaylor.co/quiz

In this episode, Lauren shares her number one tip for increasing Instagram followers ... some action steps on how to increase your visibility, and you're going to want to hear this episode.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How to build your followers and audience organically. How social media connections become your conversions. There is no point in having tons of followers if they are not connected to you, if they're not engaged with you, and if they're not excited to hear from you when you post or create a story. The most successful personal brands know their followers and know what their followers want from them. That followers want to see the real you behind the scenes and be a part of the creative journey of your personal brand. Your job is to figure out what your inherent magic is that makes you who you are. How to diagram what your followers and fans want. Where to find Lauren's 100 high-quality content prompts to create engaging content--for free.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia https://bit.ly/ldc100promptsforsm  

Lauren speaks to Phil Mershon, Director of Events, and co-founding team member of the Social Marketing World conference in San Diego California. Phil is a thought-leader, and has built his personal brand in digital marketing. In this episode, he shares some of his secrets for creating a memorable social media conference.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Phil's business background and how music and digital marketing have intentional congruence in Phil's life. How the Social Media Marketing World conference got started. How he locates speakers for the conference and how speakers can set themselves up for success to be invited to a large conference like Phil's. Why accessibility helps create unforgettable experiences and what Phil does to encourage accessibility to speakers. Lauren shares a memorable story about an experience at Phil's conference that made her feel cared for. Tips for event staff and why Phil empowers his event staff to step in when needed to make attendees and speakers have an unforgettable experience. What Phil Mershon does leading up to an event to prepare and show up for himself and others. The event that most recently made a big impact on him. How Phil thinks live events will change after COVID-19.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Phil Mershon Instagram.com/phil_mershon twitter.com/phil_mershon

Lauren has been blessed to have been interviewed on multiple platforms over the years, and she has a few tips to share that she coaches her clients with pre-interview.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Why you want to make a splash with even the smallest media appearance. How using behind-the-scenes content can be gold. Why it is so important to send a thank you to the interviewer and thank them in your social media content. How to build up the interview on social media before and after it happened. What it means to prepare your soundbites and end them with a period. Why you should always act more excited and be louder than you think you need to be. How far showing up and appreciating 150% can go.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Grab my friend Selena Soo's list of 200+ media outlets you can pitch to Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia

Lauren's guest on this episode is Kate Erickson.   Kate has created a well-known personal brand business as the co-author of a transformative journal and community, being a genius systems and workflow expert, a podcaster, and through her and John Lee Dumas', life-changing, high-end live mastermind weekends.   Kate is the engine at Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring entrepreneurs who are truly on fire. She also hosts the podcast Ditch Busy and is the co-author of the podcast journal Idea to Launch in 50 Days. Kate shared her event workflow template with us HERE: http://bit.ly/katesworkflow   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Lauren and Kate met. Kate's background and why she pursued entrepreneurship and failed at her first attempt at owning a business. How John Lee Dumas and Kate Erickson started a thriving business. The types of events Kate hosts. How the mastermind events Kate & JLD host are brainstormed. How she creates a sense of intimacy with her mastermind weekends. Kate's workflow process and why she doesn't hire an event planner. What she does to maximize productivity at her mastermind events. Some important lessons she's learned from producing these events. What Kate does to prepare for her events before they occur. Why it's so important for people to have in-person experiences together.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Kate Erickson: Instagram.com/katelerickson eofire.com  

In Lauren's latest solo episode, she outlines how she was invited to speak on stages, summits, podcast interviews, and masterclasses. Initially, it was a goal … and then she got to work on making it happen.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Where some of Lauren's most recent appearances were and who they were with. How Lauren gets in front of audiences without losing sight of who she is and how she does things. Make friends without expectations. Real relationships cannot be forced. Why you should create relationships that are aligned with you and aligned with your values. Lauren created these genuine friendships and business relationships with people she actually cared about. How she showed gratitude online and developed relationships as a peer.  Why she took photos of speakers on stage and sent them to those speakers with no strings attached. How Lauren networked at every networking event she could just to be familiar to people. Why you should never underestimate people and their relationship with their audience. The power that comes from writing down a goal and telling people about it. Make the goal tangible. Slip your goal into conversations with people you trust without expectation and with confidence. What you can do to make yourself recommendable.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia

Lauren welcomes her friend Travis Chappell, who is the founder of Guestio, new software that connects high-level guests with high-level content creators.   Travis is also the host of the top-rated show, Build Your Network. In addition to being featured in Entrepreneur, NASDAQ, Yahoo! Finance, and ReadWrite, Travis has also been featured in Forbes as a Top 10 podcast that will change your life alongside Joe Rogan, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss, and others.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Travis met Lauren. Travis shares the details of his Build Your Network Live conference and who the event was built for. Why the event was live versus virtual. How Travis created intentional opportunities for people to connect with one another at his event. How his Facebook group community has fed the success of his brand. Automation sometimes creates fake relationships rather than authentic ones, and providing opportunities for real relationships helps breed success. What Travis believes creates monetization when it comes to events. How Travis' online community ties into his live events. Why starting with a podcast can lead to building an incredible audience. Setting goals that are astronomically high vs setting a realistic goal that you can push to achieve. How having personal relationships with his event's speakers enabled him to ask them to speak. Travis shares the number one lesson he learned from putting on a live event. What the future of Build Your Network Live is.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Travis Chappell travischappell.com

  In this episode, Lauren welcomes Reggie Rivers, who built his personal brand on the platform of fundraising.   After a career in the NFL and journalism, Reggie decided his passion was helping purposeful organizations raise money. Reggie is a former NFL running back who played six seasons for the Denver Broncos. Later, he discovered his true love in life: serving as an auctioneer at charity galas to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising goals.   He created The Gala Team, The Virtual Gala Team, and Auction Fundraising Academy out of his love for nonprofit fundraising success and continues to grow the impact these businesses have on the community year after year, one event at a time.   In this episode, you'll hear: How Lauren and Reggie Rivers were introduced. His NFL football and journalism background. How The Gala Team was founded. The psychology of creating team-mentality with your audience. The way Reggie trains his auctioneers to make people feel like they're working as a team for a great cause. What Reggie did to rapidly change gears in order to continue fundraising auctions during an ongoing pandemic. How to create an event that doesn't look like a typical virtual event and make your fundraising events stand out. Why most nonprofits can benefit from virtual events. What makes perfectionism a killer when it comes to planning. How Reggie is addressing the pandemic during his virtual events. The two tips Reggie would give to struggling nonprofits.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Reggie Rivers thegalateam.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 

This is PART ONE! This episode was recorded in the spring with Chris Ducker, the UK's leading personal brand entrepreneur. He's created the UK's biggest and best personal branding conference.   Chris is a serial entrepreneur and the author of the book Virtual Freedom and more recently, the book The Rise of the Youpreneur. He's based in England and owns and operates several businesses with over 400 full-time employees internationally. Chris is a business mentor, a keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, as well as founder of Youpreneur.com and the annual Youpreneur Summit, which is held in London, UK each November.   If not for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Youpreneur Summit would be happening right now, this week! It is the UK's most successful conference and welcomes around 350 people each year who are leaders in their industries.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How the Youpreneur Summit evolved. Who the attendees are. The ins and outs of how Chris put his conference together. How the marketing and monetization of the conference happens. Why Chris set up mastermind elements and cabaret-style seating for his event. How he creates monetization opportunities within a pitch-free event. Why adding a personal touch (P-to-P--people-to-people) has helped bring attendees to Youpreneur. How Chris creates opportunities for social media during the conference. Chris' advice for organizing a smooth event. What preparing for the event looks like on a personal level as well a professional level. Why he believes face-to-face interaction is so important.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative Connect with Chris Ducker https://youpreneur.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisducker

This is a follow-up episode with Chris Ducker, the UK's leading personal brand entrepreneur. He's created the UK's biggest and best personal branding conference.   Chris is a serial entrepreneur and the author of the book Virtual Freedom and more recently, the book The Rise of the Youpreneur. He's based in England and owns and operates several businesses with over 400 full-time employees internationally. Chris is a business mentor, a keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, as well as founder of Youpreneur.com and the annual Youpreneur Summit, which is held in London, UK each November.   This is part two of a two-part series with Chris. If you haven't heard part one, you can listen here.   In this episode, you'll hear:   How Chris had to pivot when his biggest excitement--the Youpreneur Summit--could not be held as originally planned. Why the event was almost canceled and then went virtual. What happened when sales for the virtual conference didn't justify continuing on. How the Youpreneur Summit being canceled, allowed Chris time to focus. How adaptability and business acumen contributed to making a painful--but correct--decisions. What piece of advice Chris would offer to help people think about the future.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia Connect with Chris Ducker https://youpreneur.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisducker

With each social media platform having its own rules and demographics and algorithms, learning how to reach your customers can be confusing and time-consuming. Instagram expert Lauren V. Davis is going to demystify how to build your brand, find your people, and authentically sell to your customers. Making social media fun for you is going to help you bring energy to that platform, even if you’d rather hide out on Facebook. Lauren V. Davis is going to share her tips and tricks for understanding the Instagram algorithm so that you can connect with customers and increase traffic to your website. Every platform has its own quirks, but connecting on Instagram is simple if you remember these three words:InterestsRecencyRelationshipLauren talks about how these three behaviors drive traffic and visibility on the Instagram platform. Do your followers feel validated and connected? Or do they feel “posted and ghosted”?You can’t fool the algorithm into thinking you’re someone who deserves to be recommended in the search results unless you’re posting content that creates positive engagement with followers. And the best route to engagement is by figuring out who you are and how people are showing up for you. If you’re looking for more tips on Instagram best practices, join Lauren’s Facebook group, or follow her on Instagram.You’ll Learn:● How to drive more traffic to your website using Instagram and emojis.● Strategies for being seen more often on Instagram.● Story posting strategies that build your brand. ● If it’s possible to repost content across platforms.Mentioned in this Episode:MarketingandSalespodcast.comThe 7 Secrets to Selling More By Selling Less"ASK ALLAN" to Get a Free Autographed Book!Join Lauren’s Facebook groupLauren V. Davis on InstagramLauren V. Davis on LinkedIn

Maybe you are active on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. But are you active on Instagram, which is one of the most popular and fast-growing platforms? And have you ever wondered how to be more engaged and grow your audience on Instagram? If, you'll love my conversation with Lauren V. Davis, who is a social media and personal branding expert. Her advice has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Readers Digest, as well as over a dozen podcast episodes including the Brand You Podcast with Mike Kim. Lauren runs a marketing consultancy, Lauren Davis Creative, and hosts a fantastic podcast, The Business Event Playbook. In our conversation, you'll learn why Instagram is different than other social media platforms, how to write a great Instagram post, how to start building an audience on Instagram, and much more. You can connect with Lauren at her website or on Instagram. Make sure to grab Lauren's Instagram PDF's with content ideas, and also check out here amazing Facebook group, Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs. *** You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/### Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com. Subscribe and grab your free gift: https://kentsanders.net/subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people discover the show, and the more people listen, the more we can invest into it and improve the show. Follow Kent: Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders

Maybe you are active on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. But are you active on Instagram, which is one of the most popular and fast-growing platforms? And have you ever wondered how to be more engaged and grow your audience on Instagram? If, you’ll love my conversation with Lauren V. Davis, who is a social media and personal branding expert. Her advice has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Readers Digest, as well as over a dozen podcast episodes including the Brand You Podcast with Mike Kim. Lauren runs a marketing consultancy, Lauren Davis Creative, and hosts a fantastic podcast, The Business Event Playbook. In our conversation, you’ll learn why Instagram is different than other social media platforms, how to write a great Instagram post, how to start building an audience on Instagram, and much more. You can connect with Lauren at her website or on Instagram. Make sure to grab Lauren’s Instagram PDF’s with content ideas, and also check out here amazing Facebook group, Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs. *** You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/###  Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com.  Subscribe and grab your free gift: https://kentsanders.net/subscribe  If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people discover the show, and the more people listen, the more we can invest into it and improve the show. Follow Kent: Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders 

Marissa Nehlsen joins Lauren on the podcast for a chat about living life rich in every way. Marissa is all about making money work for you--one of Lauren's most popular podcast topics.   Lauren asks Marissa to tell the story of her journey into entrepreneurship.   Lauren and Marissa talk about empowering women who empower others. She wants to speak strategy into them as well as give them practical steps to get to the next level.   Marissa tells Lauren about the workshops she offers and that she believes in great value. She teaches strategies like not losing money on line 28 of your tax return. One thing you should ask yourself as well is, “Are you working on the business, or are you working in the business?”   With workshops, Marissa says that people will follow up and follow through when they pay you for what they're getting. The first question she asks in a workshop room is, “What am I here to learn? What are they here to learn? What will be the most impactful things?”   Prior to setting up a workshop or building a workshop, Marissa advises you to ask the question, “What problem am I uniquely qualified to solve for these participants?”   Lauren explains to Marissa that she runs into a lot of people who don't know what they are uniquely qualified to solve. Marissa tells Lauren that you turn passion into profit. What sets your soul on fire?   Lauren and Marissa chat about knowing your value and charging what you're worth.   Lauren wants to know what Marissa does for herself before an event.   For her last question, Lauren asks if Marissa thinks live events are more meaningful than virtual events and why. Marissa loves live events and believes you can do them virtually, but you have to be more strategic with the setting and experience.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative Bitly.com/beppodcast Connect with Marissa Nehlsen “Live Life Rich” marisanehlsen.com

Marketing Coach, Lauren V. Davis, on Building Your Personal Brand  Many people are intimidated and frustrated by trying to bring their personal brand to life through Social Media, Live Events, and Public Relations. Lauren Davis lives in Rockford Illinois and works with people over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership, and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business Event Playbook. When she is not running her two businesses in Rockford Illinois, (the other––a brick & mortar vinyl record store) she is traveling the globe learning and networking at conferences and workshops to better serve her clients with that knowledge. Lauren's natural and undying passion revolves around seeing people and organizations that "do-good" succeed.  Energize Your Instagram; INSPIRE YOUR NEXT 12+ POSTS Lauren is an Instagram marketing expert. Get her resource to help you start, grow, and maintain your Instagram online presence. You can get it free. Download Lauren's guide here Connect with Lauren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative Website: https://www.laurendaviscreative.com Facebook Group: Understanding Social Media Marketing For Entrepreneurs  

Lauren welcomes Sigrun Gudjonsdottir, who created The Selfmade Summit conference for 7-figure female entrepreneurs. Sigrun is also the leading business mentor for female online entrepreneurs, a TEDx speaker, and the host of “The Sigrun Show” podcast.   Sigrun's event, The Selfmade Summit, is planned for 2021. She tells the story of how this event came to be and what The Selfmade Summit is all about. Sigrun began with hosting weekend retreats, which eventually grew into larger events.   Sigrun explains to Lauren that if you want to have an impact beyond your bubble, a proper conference is a way to do that. The smaller events built the foundation to host larger events.   Lauren and Sigrun talk about Gary Vaynerchuk and how Sigrun invited him to speak at her conference. Sigrun had no event planned but booked her first speaker.   Lauren and Sigrun discuss how Iceland became Sigrun's event location, and Lauren asks her to describe the conference and who the speakers are. They chat about the venue for the event, and Sigrun says when she chose the dates, she came up with, “Put the date on your dream. The rest is logistics.”   Sigrun struggled to come up with a concept for the conference. In hindsight, it was clear what it needed to be. She created criteria that all the speakers had to have made $1 million in their business per year.   Everything was planned for The Selfmade Summit in June 2020, and then COVID-19 happened. Lauren asks Sigrun to tell her about how she changed gears. She didn't believe a virtual event was enough, so Sigrun moved the event to 2021 instead. She also asked her speakers to do virtual events as well.   Lauren and Sigrun ponder what the world may look like a year from now. Lauren wants to know if virtual events will ever replace live, in-person events. Sigrun gives her take on this.   Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative Bitly.com/beppodcast Connect with Sigrun Gudjonsdottir “The Sigrun Show” Sigrun.com Resource mentioned in the episode: The Selfmade Summit