Just Say the Word

What's a personal brand? How do you define yours? And how the heck do you use it to advance your business or career? Today's guest, Ryan Rhoten, shares how nurturing his own personal brand helped his business flourish and gives you concrete steps to do the same. 

Note: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

Connect with Ryan!

https://ryanrhoten.com/

https://ryanrhoten.com/podcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanrhoten

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Everyone has a book inside them, but sadly, very few people will ever write theirs. Today's guest, Joyce Glass, wants to change that. In this episode, Joyce shares some of the most common challenges writers face, plus how they can finally overcome them so they can share their stories with the world.

Connect with Joyce!

https://www.thewritecoach.biz/

https://www.thewritecoach.biz/the-write-hour-podcast/

https://twitter.com/joyce_glass

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Does the word "network" get you excited or anxious? When this week's guest, Shelly Yorgesen, discovered the magic of building and leveraging relationships through organized networking, she knew her world was about to change. This is a must-listen episode for any entrepreneur who wants to get started making valuable business connections today.

Connect with Shelly!

https://www.theverandanetwork.com/

https://www.givent.com/shelly-yorgesen

https://www.facebook.com/shelly.yorgesen

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Even having accomplished his lifelong dream of becoming a Division 1 basketball coach, Adam Gierlach soon realized something was missing. He decided to go inward, exploring his personal values and sense of self. In this week's episode, learn the steps Adam took to discover what it really takes to live a fulfilled life.

Connect with Adam!

https://adamgcoaching.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-gierlach 

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Susan McVea spent 20 years growing her corporate career in sales, until her health declined and she began struggling with everyday tasks. At one point, she even believed she was dying. Diagnosed with a chronic illness, Susan left her 9-5 and used the professional runway she’d paved to launch a thriving online business.

Connect with Susan!

https://www.susanmcvea.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/successfulsalesstrategies/

https://podcast.susanmcvea.com/

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault. For years after her sexual assault, Melissa McDaniel struggled to love herself and build meaningful relationships, even feeling like she was living a double life. Now an author and coach, Melissa has made it her mission to help other women who face isolation, loneliness, and more after assault.

Connect with Melissa!

https://www.instagram.com/melissa.ann.mcdaniel/

https://www.facebook.com/melissa.ann.mcdaniel

Grab her book! https://www.amazon.com/Who-Will-Love-Meaningful-Relationships-ebook/dp/B07H9N6ZSL

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

After the devastating loss of her mother, Em Ducharme packed up her bags and left behind the successful restaurant she’d helped create at just 23 years old. She knew she needed to build a business that gave her more freedom and flexibility, so Em went to work building an online business and scaled it to multiple six figures. Now she helps entrepreneurs just like you do the same.

Connect with Em!

https://www.zerotoceo.co/

https://www.instagram.com/em.ducharme

https://www.facebook.com/emducharmecoaching/

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Are you drawn to the spotlight? Even those of us who would label ourselves as "shy" often feel called to make a name for ourselves in the public eye. If you're wondering what it takes to step on big stages or land shiny media features, this week's guest, LeighAnn Heil, has all the answers you're looking for.

Connect with LeighAnn!

https://www.leighannheil.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/onstagepower

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Imagine living in crisis or political unrest, fleeing your home, and not knowing when or if you'll ever return. Now imagine you're just a kid, your parents stay behind, and you start school where you don't even speak the language. This week's guest, Thalia Toha, doesn't have to imagine it. She lived it. Listen to her incredible story of not just overcoming, but coming out on top.

Connect with Thalia!

https://goodgrowgreat.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaliatoha/

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

In graduate school, I worked in the university writing center as a tutor. During that time, I learned a lot about what people struggle when it comes to writing. For one, they over-complicate it! In today's episode, I walk you through 5 simple steps to write content that compels and sells.

Learn more about your host, Erin Sanchez:

Website: https://www.candidlyerin.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidlyerin

Podcast: https://justsaythewordpodcast.com 

Blog post mentioned in the episode: How to Write Hook that Leaves People Wanting More