If You’re Scaling Your Income but Shrinking Your Time—Read This
I see this all the time: entrepreneurs who are scaling their income but shrinking their time. And let me be blunt—if your revenue is growing, but your time freedom is evaporating, you don’t have a personal brand that works for you. You have a ticking time bomb. And when it goes off? Burnout. Exhaustion. And […]
The Best Monetization Strategy in the World (Hint: It’s Not Complicated)
Let’s cut through the noise: The best monetization strategy in the world isn’t a fancy funnel, viral content, or some secret hack. It’s this—genuinely care about helping your customers succeed. I know, groundbreaking, right? But on pages 198 and 199 of Wealthy and Well-Known, we spell it out: if you want to make more money, […]
Building a Brand That Reflects Who You Are (Not Just What You Do)
We need to have a heart-to-heart about something that’s sabotaging so many personal brands: defining yourself by your job title. I’m AJ Vaden—yes, I’m the CEO of Brand Builders Group, an author, a speaker… but if that’s all you know about me, you’re missing the real story. I’m also a wife, a mom, a daughter, […]
Why Most People Are Missing the Mark with Their Personal Brand
Let’s talk about something that’s keeping way too many mission-driven messengers stuck: you’re spending all your energy on the external parts of your brand and zero time on what actually matters. You’ve got the Canva logo. The slick tagline. You’ve debated fonts like your life depends on it. You’ve probably even redesigned your website three […]
Who Are You (Without Your Job Title)?
I’ve got a challenge for you today, and it’s going to make you think a little deeper than you’re probably used to. Ready? Here it is: Tell me who you are—without telling me what you do. Yep, I want you to introduce yourself to the world without a single mention of your job title, role, […]
Followers Do Not Equal Fortune (And Here’s Why You’re Focusing on the Wrong Thing)
Let’s have a real talk moment, y’all. We’ve been sold a lie that the size of your social media following is the size of your bank account. Spoiler alert: it’s not. I know way too many people who brag about their huge follower counts—100K, 500K, even a million-plus—and yet, their bank accounts are barely holding […]
5 Keys to Building a Rock-Solid Entrepreneur Mindset
If there’s one thing that sets successful entrepreneurs apart, it’s not just their business strategy or their network. It’s their mindset. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur within a company, adopting these five mindset shifts will set you up for long-term success. 1. Build As You Go One of the biggest myths in business […]
The Secret to Getting (Pretty Much) Everything in Life
We all want to be rich, but what does that really mean? Is it just about money, or is “rich” a proxy for something deeper? Success, fulfillment, and living a life that truly matters? I recently heard a story that perfectly illustrates what it takes to be rich—not just financially, but in every area of […]
Stop Making Fear Your Life’s Story
If you find yourself worrying your life away, caught in the endless doom cycles of “what if…” and “why me?” then keep reading. I just had a conversation with someone who’s authored five books, has donated over $80 million through the Guthrie Jackson Charitable Foundation to fund cures for rare autoimmune diseases, has been inducted […]
The #1 Way to Get More Referral Business (It Costs $0)
The single best way to get referrals is to give them first. That’s it. It’s a straightforward, no-frills strategy, but it’s also deeply effective. If you want to build a business where people actively and enthusiastically send opportunities your way, you’ve got to become an expert at giving referrals. Let’s break down how to become […]