Zoom, Go To Webinar, Easy Webinar, and the list never ends. Want to run webinars to build and grow your online business, but not sure which one you should go with? Well, Jonathan has used them all and he will break it all down for you.  In this episode, you'll discover:Which webinar platform is the best in 5 key areasThe Pros and Cons of each webinar softwareWhat features you need and don't need when first starting outAnd much more! BONUS: Want to start an online business, but don't know where to start? For a limited time, you can grab our 9-page blueprint called: The Discover Your Message Blueprint. Just go to https://MarketYourMessage.com/Discover What's Next? Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you:  Step 1. Get the Book  Your Message Matters Book: https://jmill.biz/MqjYJP Step 2. Discover Your Message Take the 14-Day Discover Your Message Challenge: https://jmill.biz/pfeonP Step 3. Get Personal Help & Mentoring  Apply to Jonathan's Mentoring Program: https://jmill.biz/pNzhrB Send us a Text Message. Implement the Blogging System that 40x My Online Business! Click here to get the training video

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Crafting Aspirational Headlines to Transform Your Personal Brand

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In today's episode of the Market Your Message show, host Jonathan Milligan delves into Chapter 7, 'Your Aspirational Headline,' from his book series, Your Message Matters. This chapter focuses on the power of aspirational headlines and provides a detailed guide on crafting compelling headlines that resonate with your audience's deepest desires. Using the story of DeBeers and other practical examples, Jonathan outlines five key steps: defining your ideal prospect, understanding their motivations, focusing on their transformation, promising value, and keeping the headline concise. Listeners are encouraged to brainstorm 20 aspirational headlines and refine them to boost conversions effectively.

00:00 Introduction to Market Your Message
00:43 Chapter 7: Your Aspirational Headline
01:46 The Power of an Aspirational Headline
02:06 Steps to Crafting an Aspirational Headline
03:31 Define Your Ideal Prospect
05:20 Understand Their Motivations
07:23 Focus on Their Transformation
09:09 Promise Value
10:41 Be Concise
12:22 Common Mistakes to Avoid
12:59 Day Seven Exercise
13:57 Key Takeaways Send us a Text Message. Implement the Blogging System that 40x My Online Business! Click here to get the training video

Ch 7: Crafting Aspirational Headlines to Transform Your Personal Brand

How to Create Your Brand Logo: DIY, Outsourcing, and Hybrid Methods

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In this episode of the Market Your Message show, host Jonathan Milligan discusses Chapter 6 from his book 'Launch Your Platform.' The chapter focuses on creating your brand logo and outlines three approaches: DIY logo design, outsourcing to freelance designers, and a hybrid method combining both. Milligan shares practical tools like Canva, Free Logo Design, Fiverr, and 99designs, and provides step-by-step guidance on turning your logo ideas into a professional symbol that represents your brand. He also emphasizes the importance of evaluating logos based on visual appeal, brand values, and flexibility.

00:00 Welcome to the Market Your Message Show
00:43 Introduction to Chapter Six: Create Your Brand Logo
02:27 DIY Logo Design: Quick and Cost-Effective
04:34 Outsourcing Logo Design: Professional and Polished
06:22 Hybrid Logo Design: Best of Both Worlds
08:08 Evaluating and Finalizing Your Logo
09:33 Day Six Exercise: Create and Test Your Logos
11:12 Key Takeaways from Day Six Send us a Text Message. Implement the Blogging System that 40x My Online Business! Click here to get the training video

Ch 6: How to Create Your Brand Logo: DIY, Outsourcing, and Hybrid Methods

Welcome to Day Five (Chapter 5) of my new audiobook for Launch Your Platform! 

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In today's episode, we explore the importance of choosing the right brand colors to establish a strong visual identity. Discover how strategic color selection can differentiate your brand, evoke emotions, and attract your ideal audience. Key Points Discussed:Subway’s Transformation:The story of Subway’s rebranding in the early 2000s.How the shift to vibrant green and yellow increased sales and attracted health-conscious consumers.The impact of bold color choices on customer perception and brand differentiation.The Power of Color:Insights from designer Rebecca Swenson on how color shapes identity and influences branding.The psychological effects of colors and their role in branding.Color Psychology in Branding:How fast food chains like McDonald’s use red and yellow to stimulate appetite and convey happiness.Why B2B tech firms often choose blue and gray to signal professionalism and stability.Finding Your Brand’s True Colors:The importance of aligning your brand’s colors with its essence and desired emotional impact.Using color psychology guides to find the perfect palette that represents your brand values.Example: BigCommerce’s color psychology chart and its insights.Strategic Color Selection:Tips for researching competitor color palettes and finding your unique color niche.Case studies of successful color strategies from various brands.Practical Steps to Select Your Brand Colors:Choosing a primary color that anchors your visual identity.Selecting two to four complementary secondary colors to create a cohesive palette.Using tools like Coolors.co to generate and refine your color palette.Creating a Style Guide:The importance of documenting your color palette in a style guide for consistency across all branding materials.Tools like Google Docs and Canva Pro for creating and storing your style guide.Testing and Iterating:The process of testing your color choices and seeking feedback from your target audience.Being open to adjustments and iterations as your brand evolves.Resources Mentioned:BigCommerce Color Psychology ChartCoolors.co - Color Palette GeneratorBrandColors.netFreeLogoDesign.orgSubscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content! Send us a Text Message. Implement the Blogging System that 40x My Online Business! Click here to get the training video

Ch 5: Color Emotions (How to Select Your Brand Colors)

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In this episode, you'll discover:

The importance of choosing the right domain name for your brand and online presence, with valuable tips for selecting a domain name that is simple, memorable, brandable, and scalable. 

Henry Ford's decision to opt for a short and catchy name like Ford, emphasizing the power of simplicity in brand naming. The risks of rushing into a domain name decision without considering factors like memorability, uniqueness, brand alignment, and potential for growth. 

Common mistakes to avoid when selecting a domain name, such as long or complicated names, obscure domain extensions, and neglecting trademark violations and social media usernames availability. 

Key steps to follow in picking the right domain name, including selecting a short, simple, and memorable name, ensuring brandability and scalability for future growth, making it easy to pronounce and spell, avoiding trademark violations, and securing matching social media usernames for brand consistency.  Send us a Text Message. Implement the Blogging System that 40x My Online Business! Click here to get the training video

Ch 4: How to Pick the Right Domain Name

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In this episode of 'Your Message Matters,' hosted by Jonathan Milligan, author of the book series with the same name, listeners are taken through a detailed discussion on deciding between a personal and a private brand when launching a writing, coaching, or speaking business online. 

Milligan introduces his second book, 'Launch Your Platform,' designed as a step-by-step guide for building a brand, including aspects such as messaging, logos, and lead collection. He highlights the launch of a 90-page companion workbook aimed at setting up and optimizing one's platform in 21 days, available on Amazon. 

Chapter three of the book, which focuses on choosing the right brand type, is shared in depth, presenting advantages and disadvantages of personal and private brands through illustrative examples including PT Barnum and Brené Brown for personal brands, and Soichiro Honda for private brands. 

The chapter concludes with an exercise for listeners to decide their brand type by creating a T chart to compare the benefits of each brand type. Milligan encourages taking action based on one's goals and comfort level, offering the book and workbook as resources to aid in the process.

00:00 Welcome to the Market: Your Message Show
00:19 Diving Into 'Launch Your Platform'
00:43 Introducing the Companion Workbook
01:36 Chapter Three Overview: Choosing the Right Brand Type
03:20 The Power of Personal Brands: Lessons from PT Barnum
06:12 Pros and Cons of Personal vs. Private Brands
11:39 Day Three Exercise: Deciding Your Brand Type
12:56 Wrapping Up and Next Steps Send us a Text Message. Implement the Blogging System that 40x My Online Business! Click here to get the training video

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