Mark de Grasse is the former president of DigitalMarketer. He has over 20 years of experience in various marketing positions, ranging from content development and digital marketing to brand management and business strategy. Mark was the host and primary educator for DigitalMarketer's Content Marketing Master Certification and Social Media Mastery Certification. He has created over 3,000 marketing tutorials ranging from content production to website design to marketing strategy.

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> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. 

• Challenges faced by e-commerce business owners, particularly on platforms like Amazon.
• The importance of branding as a differentiating factor in a competitive marketplace.
• The shift from product-centric to brand-centric strategies in e-commerce.
• The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on marketing and branding efforts.
• Practical applications of AI in enhancing marketing strategies and streamlining processes.
• The significance of storytelling and clear brand messaging in establishing a strong brand identity.
• Strategies for creating a cohesive brand narrative that resonates with customers.
• The role of customer experience in building brand loyalty and trust.
• Setting ambitious and measurable goals for brand development.
• The value of producing quality content to reinforce brand identity and engage customers.

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley converses with Mark de Grasse, founder of the AI Branding Academy and former president of Digital Marketer. They delve into the critical importance of branding for e-commerce businesses, especially those facing fierce competition and rising costs on platforms like Amazon. Mark shares his framework for enhancing brand performance and emphasizes the shift from product-centric to brand-centric strategies. He also discusses leveraging AI to improve marketing efforts and streamline processes. The episode provides valuable insights for 6-7 figure business owners aiming to scale to 8 figures and beyond.

Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:

1. Shift to Brand-Centric Strategies: Move beyond focusing solely on product quality by developing a clear, quantifiable brand vision and creating a cohesive brand story. This shift helps build an identity that resonates with customers, making your brand more memorable and distinct in a crowded market.

2. Leverage AI to Strengthen Your Brand: Use AI tools for content creation and market analysis to streamline processes and ensure consistency. For example, developing a custom GPT for your brand can help maintain a consistent voice across all platforms and assist in onboarding team members with aligned messaging.

3. Define Your Unique Value Proposition: Articulate what sets your brand apart, such as expertise in a niche area, and set ambitious yet achievable goals, like becoming a market leader in your segment by a specific date. This approach makes your brand more relatable to customers and positions you as a trusted, knowledgeable resource.

Resources & Links Section

• Josh Hadley on LinkedIn
• eComm Breakthrough Consulting
• eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• Email Josh Hadley: [email protected]
• AI Branding Academy
• Canva
• ChatGPT
• Custom GPT
• Midjourney
• Masterclass
• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
• Patagonia
• Peloton
• Scott Cunningham

Special Mention(s):

• Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedIn
• Kevin King on LinkedIn
• Michael E. Gerber on LinkedIn

Related Episode(s):

• “Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist’s Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Kevin King’s Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast

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This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. 

I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.

I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.

If you’ve hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at [email protected] and in your subject li...