Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It

119. Are things really "working" or have you normalized settling?


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🔑 Episode Summary

Funnels, ads, SEO, or referrals might get people in the door—but what makes people choose you is your brand. In this episode, I break down why branding and visibility will always take you further than any funnel.

I share the things I see entrepreneurs normalize in their businesses that are actually not normal, and how elevating your brand presence changes everything—from how much you charge, to the clients you attract, to the rooms you get invited into.

This is about being visible, showing the depth of your work, and letting your leadership be seen. Because once you do, your business can’t help but grow.

📌 You’ll hear me talk about:

  • Why feast and famine cycles are not normal—and what branding can do to break them
  • Why making $80K after 5 years in business is not the standard you have to accept
  • How working with misaligned clients makes success feel empty, and how visibility brings in aligned ones
  • Why censoring yourself online kills your brand, and how full expression attracts more opportunities
  • Why branding creates consistency and magnetism that no funnel can replicate
  • How being bold, blunt, or polarizing in your content strengthens your leadership
  • Why accurate representation and aligned visuals are non-negotiables in my own brand

đź’¬ Quotes from this episode:

“Funnels bring people into your world. Branding is what makes them choose you.”

“Sometimes you don’t need to try harder. You just need to shift the way you’re showing up.”

“Your brand is what allows you to grow with aligned people, instead of shrinking your business because it doesn’t feel good.”

đź”— Resources & Links

  • 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call
  • 🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready

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Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing ItBy Maria Cardozo