This Is What Happens When Your Book Hits the Bestseller List
If you’re writing a book, you should care about hitting the bestseller lists – but not for reasons you might think. Now before you cut me off, I hear you. I hear you say how you don’t care about the bestseller lists because your book isn’t a vanity project, that you’re not trying to feed […]
How You’ll Know When Enough Is Enough
At what point can you sit down and say, “The amount of money I’m making right now is enough”? It’s a question I’ve been reflecting on lately, especially as we round out 2024, and what I’ve come to realize is this: Instead of focusing on how much money you want to make, focus on what […]
There’s Hidden Power in Your Hardest Moments – Here’s How to Find It
Self-doubt and self-belief are polar opposites. Yet many of us live at the intersection of the two, straddling between “I can’t do this” and “Maybe I can.” When you’re living in self-doubt, you don’t believe you’re capable of achieving something, whereas when you live in self-belief, you choose to believe in yourself. But you can’t […]
4 Things to Know BEFORE You Start Writing Your Book
If you’re a first-time author, an aspiring author, or even a seasoned author looking to brush up on the essentials, this article is for you. Earlier this week I was chatting with a friend who’s diving headfirst into the exhilarating, exciting, and extremely gratifying world of book writing. It got me thinking… Writing a book […]
How to Recognize and Overcome the Lies Holding You Back
You hustle, you achieve, you rest a little bit, and then you keep moving. But do you ever stop long enough to examine the stories you tell yourself? Stories (or really, lies) that might be quietly sabotaging your success and relationships? I just had an enlightening conversation about emotional health, and I want to share […]
6 Tips to Create a Story that Resonates with the People You’re Meant to Serve
If you’re a speaker, author, coach, or someone who wants to make an impact with your story, you need a way to turn your “I can’t believe this happened to me” moments into messages that resonate with people. You need a story with a universal undertone. One that moves your audience into action and connects […]
7 “Ahas” to Inspire Your Brand-Building Journey
Sometimes you just need a fresh perspective on some age-old wisdom to really kick things into gear. This article does exactly that. I recently had the pleasure of talking with my friend Lori Harder and left our conversation feeling inspired and equipped to take on my biggest challenges. I’m sharing seven big “ahas” from our […]
Use This Underrated Strategy to Build an Audience and Grow Revenue
There’s a specific business growth strategy that’s vastly underappreciated but incredibly powerful: leveraging other people’s platforms. I recently revisited this topic in a conversation with my old friend, Tom Schwalb, and it really hit home just how critical this concept is. At Brand Builders Group, we talk about borrowed audiences a lot, but this conversation with Tom brought […]
My #1 Tip to Stand Out on Social Media and Grow Your Brand
Social media is a tool—and a powerful one that you can use to grow your business and community. But if you’re not approaching it from the perspective of building genuine relationships, you’re missing the point. So let’s dive into why this matters, how it applies to your business, and how you can use this mindset […]
You Don’t Need a Visual Identity (Yet)
I’ve got something on my mind that’s been swirling around for the last 15 years. You see, there’s a huge misconception out there about what a personal brand actually is. Most people assume it’s all about your online presence, your follower count, or your fancy website. Yes, those things are important (I mean, here I […]