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 […]

3 Hidden Perks of Podcasting I Discovered After Hosting 500+ Episodes

Podcasting has some MAJOR perks. Most of the perks are obvious (e.g. you get to share your ideas, grow your audience, build your personal brand). But there are three surprising perks that are often overlooked and I want to talk about them today.  Perk #1: Thousands of Dollars’ Worth of Free Training   One of the […]

3 Elements You MUST Have to Become a Highly Paid Speaker 

If you want to turn your speaking passion into a speaking business, you need to master a combination of three key elements that go beyond stage presence (although that’s critical too). Let’s break down each of those three elements so you can increase your speaking fees and truly make it as a highly paid professional […]