Brand Master Podcast

When I first became a freelance brand builder, I was naïve. 

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I had no idea how to build an actual business with processes that attracted leads and systems to convert them into paying clients. 

In this episode, I want to give you the tips and techniques it took me years to figure out so you can build a profitable branding business in minimal time. 

First, I’ll show you the most important brand strategy for your own business so can attract the right type of client with the right budget. 

Then you’ll discover the impact of tailored messaging and the dos and don’ts of price positioning. 

After that, you’ll learn about the importance of funnel marketing to your branding business and including lead magnets, email marketing, an offer, a sales process and a marketing strategy. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tips, techniques and steps it took me years to figure out which you can take into your business right now. 

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Freelancers and graphics designers might know their brand design craft, but having a documented process is what builds design businesses. 

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If you’re still winging it with your processes and designing off the cuff, you’re not building a business, You’re selling your skills. 

In this video, you’ll learn an 11-step brand design process to build strategic brands from a brand strategy. 

This should also set the wheels in motion for you to begin documenting every process within your business so you can start moving the needle. 

From strategy review to ideation, word mapping to thumbnailing, illustration to art direction, we’ll break down the agency process step-by-step. 

By the end of this episode, not only will you have a proven brand identity design process to bring into your business, you’ll have a valuable perspective on the importance of business processes. 

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So many entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, freelancers and designers struggle with managing their time effectively which ultimately sabotages their business.. 

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Those that don’t control it go nowhere. Those that do, open up endless possibilities to move their business forward. 

In this episode, you’re going to learn 15 actionable time management tips & techniques to conquer time-sapping obstacles to become a productivity machine. 

First, you’ll learn about the power of combining the time blocking technique and productivity software and the biggest killer of your attention and concentration. 

Then, you’ll discover what I found to be my biggest breakthrough and the book that helped me find my discipline. 

You’ll find out what tasks are critical to a productive day and what you need to put a strict timer on to avoid getting derailed. 

Finally, you’ll learn how the hustle culture can work against you and why downtime is so important. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with 15 actionable techniques you can use to get more done, manage your time effectively and start moving your business forward. 

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Building a business is a lonely job and there are plenty of obstacles that lead to self-doubt. 

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The power of the mind plays a critical role in the success or failure of your business. Learn to control it to build your self-esteem and it becomes the driver of your success.

In this episode, you’ll learn 7 realistic and actionable ways to take control of self-doubt and insecurity to boost your confidence and build your self-esteem, so you can become the business leader you were meant to be. 

First, you learn to use the power of visualization so you can begin to believe what you can achieve. 

Then, you’ll learn about the zone to help you grow and a technique to silence the biggest critic in your life. 

You’ll discover the important role failure plays in your success and how to turn it into an advantage and how to use your mirror as a source of inspiration to become your own influencer. 

Finally, you’ll learn how to use perspective to see the positives and realize you’re a lot further down the path to success than you might think. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a set of practice and actionable techniques you can use straight away, to banish your self-doubt and insecurity and begin to build up your self-esteem and confidence piece by piece. 

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As the old adage goes, in the design world, it’s either feast or famine. But most businesses don’t have the reserves to withstand a wave of famine for long. 

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If you need revenue to get you through, then there are plenty of ways to use your design skills to bring it in.

In this episode, I’ll show you that there’s more to earning money from your graphic design skills than freelance client work. 

In fact, I’m, going to show you 10 specific and creative ways that you can leverage your skills in different ways, to not just earn revenue, but to potentially build a profitable and successful side business during quiet times. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with a tonne of ideas, you can go out and put into action strength away to boost your design revenue and earn consistently throughout the year.

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So you’re a freelance designer who’s ready to level up an build a profitable branding business for growth and scale right? 

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Well, you’re in luck, because in this video, you’re going to learn the 4 key strategies you need to increase your revenue, get more clients, and grow your branding business. 

First, you’ll learn about the key business strategies you need to consider in order to implement scalable processes and develop a compelling offer. 

Then, you’ll learn about developing an effective brand strategy for your own branding business before we jump into how to get leads through your marketing strategy.

Finally, you’ll learn why your sales process is such an integral part of growing your business and how you can sell without selling. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear roadmap to develop a branding business that’s positioned for growth and scale.

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Learn how to market and sell brand strategy services and the brand strategist skillsets you need to develop. 

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In this chat on the Brand Master Podcast, I have a well-known brand strategist and co-host with Chris Do on The Futur, Ms Melinda Livesey.

In our chat Melinda uncovers a little about her journey to become a brand strategist though we quickly move on to marketing and sales tactics that have helped her to grow her personal brand, reparation as a brand strategist and of course her strategy agency. Melinda reveals some nuggets of gold and invaluable guerrilla marketing tactics she used (that any budding brand strategist can replicate) to get her first brand strategy clients. 

We also dive into the brand strategy discovery session and brand strategy workshop process, selling consultancy services and the benefit of providing stand-alone strategy services to branding and creative agencies. 

Finally, we discuss the graphic design skillsets that transfer seamlessly into the brand strategist role and the skillsets you need to develop to become a successful brand strategist.

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In this episode, I’m going to break down a brand strategy session into the three phases so you can effectively structure and plan a brand strategy session with your clients. 

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First, I’ll show you the different types of brand strategy sessions including the brand strategy workshop and the remote strategy session and how to choose an approach that works for your clients and your branding business. 

Then we’ll cover the overarching goals of the brand strategy session so you stay on point to get the information you need. 

Finally, I’ll break down the three phases of the brand strategy session which include the discovery session, the market research session and the brand strategy development session. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll be crystal clear on what a brand strategy session is, how they’re structured and what you need to do to plan a successful session with your clients. 

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In this episode, I’m going to show you the three levels of brand deliverables and the 23 individual elements you need to consider. 

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With that, here’s what you’re going to learn: First, I’m going to show you how planning deliverables and execution deliverables differ and why you need to decide your position. 

I’ll highlight your customer journey and why it’s critical for you to decide the role you’ll play in that journey. 

Then, section by section, element by elements, I’ll go through the 23 branding deliverables you need to consider if you are providing brand strategy to your clients. 

From poisoning to personality, messaging to brand Identity, marketing strategy to content execution, I’ll cover everything your audience will be thinking about, and things they won’t. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of where you’re audience is going, what they’ll need and what role you’ll play in those deliverables. 

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In this episode, I’m going to dissect a proven 6-step framework you can use to take control of the conversation and lead your prospect to your offer. 

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With that, here’s what you’re going to learn. 

First, I’ll show you the importance of how your prospect see’s you and how you can influence their perceptions through your position. 

Then, I’ll show you how to use science and emotional intelligence to build rapport, trust and professional status. 

Finally, I’ll show you a technique that will help your prospect see a different perspective and increase their desire to hear the advice you have to offer. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll know not just how to sell brand strategy, but how to lay the foundations for a long-term profitable client relationship. 

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