Mastering Product Drops with Fanfare's Michael Dodsworth. In this episode, we explore how Michael Dodsworth, founder and CEO of Fanfare (www.fanfare.io), helps brands execute flawless product launches, avoiding common pitfalls like website crashes and bot invasions.

From viral moments like Stanley’s success to handling customer loyalty and the intricacies of fan-driven hype, Michael shares valuable insights into managing successful product drops. He delves into the importance of customer experience in driving loyalty, leveraging influencers, creating scarcity, and building a consistent brand narrative.

Tune in to learn how to prepare for and capitalize on high-demand moments, ensuring seamless and engaging customer interactions.

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00:00 Introduction to Viral Product Launches 

01:29 The Importance of Customer Experience and Loyalty

04:00 Challenges in Product Launches and Drops

08:52 The Origin Story of Fanfare

17:30 Leveraging Scarcity and Exclusivity

21:41 Influencers and Audience Engagement 

24:36 Building a Personal Brand

25:47 Experimentation and Viral Moments

28:19 Infrastructure and Scalability Challenges 

36:27 Final Thoughts

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Why Google is Better Than Your Resume. Today, we talk about why it's more important to build your personal brand online than your resume. In this episode, personal branding coach Brandon Birkmeyer addresses the rising trend of layoffs and the challenges of job hunting in today's competitive market.

We discuss the diminishing importance of traditional resumes and the critical role of an online presence in securing career opportunities. We also highlight the need for job seekers to be proactive in creating visibility and credibility beyond a resume to increase their chances of being hired.

00:00 Introduction: The Layoff Dilemma

01:24 The Importance of Online Presence

02:16 Challenges of Job Hunting Today

04:32 Building Career Security

06:03 Conclusion: Start Building Now

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We are talking about self-publishing. Learn how to write a book, promote a book, and publish a book as a self-published author. 

Our guest Julie Broad is the founder of a self-publishing services firm called, Book Launchers (https://www.booklaunchers.com). Her popular YouTube channel, Book Launchers TV, and author of a book called More Than Cash Flow, which topped Amazon, and another book called The New Brand You. Her latest book from 2021 is called Self-Publish and Succeed, and has now won 13 different Indie publishing awards.

She is an expert on writing a book with marketing in mind and teaches those approaches on how to get results, make an impact, and ultimately make more money.

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Personal Branding Lessons from Taylor Swift, Mr. Beast, and Your Boss. In this episode, we break down the three essential elements of personal branding: presence, positioning, and platform.

We discuss how these factors contribute to success and how you can apply these principles to your career growth and personal branding efforts.

00:00 Introduction: What Do Taylor Swift, Mr. Beast, and Your Boss Have in Common?

01:48 The Concept of Presence in Personal Branding

05:32 Understanding Positioning: Standing Out in Your Field

08:15 The Importance of Platform in Personal Branding

11:53 Conclusion: Key Takeaways on Personal Branding

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Learn how to clarify your message and move your consulting or coaching business forward. Today we discuss the power of your reputation, your identity, your brand, and how to set up your systems, your operations, and your marketing approach.

Our interview guest today is the one and only Annie Franceschi. Annie is a branding expert, six-figure founder, two times bestselling author, and a former Disney storyteller. Her book is called Establish Yourself - Brand, Streamline and Grow Your Greatest Business and it debuted at number one on Amazon in seven categories, including women, business, and consulting. Annie helps coaches and consultants clearly and confidently grow their greatest businesses without burning out on marketing.

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The Four Personal Brand Types: Which One Are You? In this episode of Brands On Brands, host Brandon Birkmeyer explores the different types of personal brands that get noticed and the one that often gets ignored.

Brandon breaks down the three categories of memorable personal brands—Experts, Entertainers, Echo Chambers, and Ghosts.

We talk about the importance of originality, consistency, and engagement, and how these factors contribute to a lasting and impactful personal brand.

Looking for help on clarifying your message and creating more content? Set up a free 15-minute chat with Brandon and get your questions answered! www.brandsonbrands.com/chat

00:00 Introduction

01:24 The Importance of Personal Branding

03:16 Types of Personal Brands: Experts and Entertainers 

09:42 Types of Personal Brands: Echo Chambers

12:39 Types of Personal Brands: Ghosts

15:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Today we talk about luxury branding, the mindset of luxury brands, and how to sell high-ticket offers as a coach or consultant.

Our guest today is Neen James, executive strategist, author, and keynote speaker (https://neenjames.com/). Neen has been a trusted advisor to CEOs for legacy and luxury brands across a variety of industries for over 20 years now.

Neen's helped design strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies, she's facilitated retreats, and worked with executives and their teams on insight and strategy. She's been named as one of the top 30 leadership speakers by Global Guru several years in a row because of her work with companies like Viacom, Comcast, and Virtuoso Travel amongst others.

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In this episode of Brands On Brands, Brandon Birkmeyer explores the concept of building your personal brand by shaping the story others tell about you. While people will ultimately interpret your narrative on their own, you have the power to influence it. Brandon provides three actionable strategies:

1. Creating ENCOUNTERS by actively engaging with people
2. Building memorable EXPERIENCES through deliberate interactions, and
3. Leaving tangible EVIDENCE through online presence and follow-ups.

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00:00 Introduction: The Power of Your Brand's Story

01:48 Welcome to the Show

02:04 Understanding Reputation Building

03:01 Three Key Strategies to Shape Your Story

04:04 Creating Encounters: Purposeful Places to Participate

08:22 Building Memorable Experiences

10:31 Leaving Evidence: Crafting Your Lasting Impression

12:59 Conclusion: Taking Charge of Your Reputation

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Learn the concepts of visual branding, visual storytelling, and the strategies to help you get there. Today we are talking with Sandra Chau. She's a stylist and creative director, and she's known and respected for her minimalist design aesthetic. She founded the School of Visual Branding in 2018 and specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to grow their online brands and increase their profit using visual strategy.

More from our guest at https://www.sandrachau.com or on Instagram @SandraChauDesign

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In this episode of Brands On Brands, personal branding coach Brandon Birkmeyer shares his experience preparing a prerecorded virtual keynote speech for a large international conference.   He discusses the challenges and lessons learned from experimenting with different presentation setups and overcoming obstacles in recording and editing. Brandon emphasizes the importance of experimenting with various formats, the role of continuous iteration in refining ideas, and how these practices contribute to better communication and creativity.   Looking for help on clarifying your message and creating more content? Set up a free 15-minute chat with Brandon and get your questions answered! www.brandsonbrands.com/chat   00:00 Introduction and Keynote Experience 01:30 Setting Up for Success: Experimenting with Recording 03:28 Overcoming Technical Challenges 05:18 Editing and Enhancing the Presentation 07:10 Lessons Learned and Future Applications 08:12 The Power of Iteration 09:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

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