I swear it’s the same every time. I’m in a conference room with a few people, all of them invested in building a new business. I can see the passion in their eyes, and I can feel the strength of their vision. And I get this weird sense. It feels like I’m afloat in an […]
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Guest Post by Scott Schwertly of Ethos3. The year was 2005. I had several years of work experience under my belt in the non-profit space and was offered a new position at a very large publishing company. I had wanted to make the non-profit-to-corporate jump for quite some time, so this was a dream come […]
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McDonald’s, Pepsi, Netflix, and You. What’s the common thread? You’re all brands. Yes, you read that right. Even if you don’t think of yourself that way— You are a brand. Here’s why: You’re selling something (but not in the way you think). You make an impression on people. You need fans. You stand for something. […]
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Create a good logo… Find your target audience… Make your website look professional… And post on social media as often as possible. At this point — everybody knows that stuff. Sure, those things are important— But are they the most effective things you could be doing to build your platform? Here at Leverage, we’ve tested […]
Read MoreI hope you’re serious about this… Because this post isn’t a “hack.” And it’s not a “cheat sheet.” I’m about to tell you everything I know about how to become a motivational speaker. I’ve been booking, marketing, and coaching speakers since 2005. In that time, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. What you’re about […]
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“Did you guys see the IHOP rebrand?” “Yeah. Super weird. They’re International House of Burgers now. How crazy is that?” See that up there? ^ That’s “brand equity.” It’s the intangible, intrinsic business value that comes from instant recognition and attention. Mega-brands like Nike, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and even IHOP (or should I say IHOB?) […]
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Ever wonder why certain personal brands become wildly successful and some never get off the ground? I have. In fact, for a long time, I thought building a personal brand that actually caught on was the equivalent of winning the lottery. A few fortunate souls received a golden ticket—and the rest didn’t. But luckily, I […]
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So you wanna create a digital product. Because you know: Digital Product + Automated Sales = Passive Income. And just thinking about how a passive income stream could impact your life excites you beyond belief. But when it comes to actually creating a digital product, you don’t even know where to start… Everyone recommends making […]
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It was a cold January morning at IHOP headquarters. A group of creative directors sat around a conference table. “Our bread-and-butter is pancakes. There’s no way we could switch to burgers. That would just be bananas.” “Ellis, I think it’s bologna too. But if we don’t do this, we’ll be toast. Waffle House will consume […]
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You need leads. But you can’t do it alone. There are a lot of tools out there to help you turn website visitors into leads, but there’s a problem: With so many options, it’s hard to decide which is best for your business. If you’re like the rest of the marketing world, you’re pressed for […]
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