The Danger in Dirty Words [Podcast S05E06]

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss how foul language could be fouling up your business.

We’ve all heard business leaders, coaches, and speakers who’ve made cussing part of their shtick. It can be tempting to emulate them, but there are several simple reasons public profanity can damage your brand and your bottom line. Do you know what they are?

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In this episode, you’ll discover:

That refraining from profanity is as much about pragmatism as morality.

Why cussing is costing you potential customers.

The one excuse most people use to justify profanity, and why it’s not very convincing.

The five specific ways that cussing can ding your brand.

The one reason profanity loses its power to shock and impress over time.

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Podcast: “Five Reasons Cussing is Cost You Cash” by Ray Edwards

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