Walking With Jordi

After we wrapped up a video and Photoshoot this past Sunday, Elijah and I had a conversation about hustle, framing your success, being competitive, and creating a brand. I think this episode can bring alot of value to you all and that's why we're uploading it raw!

Just a quick thank you message to you all for sticking with me three months in!

When selling, the customer is looking for how the product is going to enhance their lives, how it's going to make them feel, and how it's going to improve some life utility. The key point in today's podcast is that context matters. If a world class art piece was presented in a run-down store front it'll be perceived way differently than if it were given a grand spectacle at the MET. Perception is king.

Hey everyone, today I reflect on the past year and my transition into doing marketing for small businesses. If it's anything that I believe, it's that you should test it on yourself. Over the course of the year, I spend an obnoxious amount of time consuming content in the form of audiobooks, podcasts, videos, pitches to clients, and listening more keenly to the problems surfaced by the end consumer. All that to say is execute sooner than later. You can always figure out later how to perfect the process but share your thoughts with the world!

The truth of the matter in this world is that everything that we go through is fundamentally a human problem. Social media doesen't change us inasmuch as it shows us who we are. Accountability is what I'm getting it. Change begins with accountability.

My Thoughts on motivational speakers is that they neglect a few of the practicalities in life.

They tell a great story but often times they ignore key things like hard work, maximizing your hours in the day, sacrificing short term happiness, all in the name of selling you a book or a course.

I believe that anyone of us can be motivational if we dedicate ourselves to our process and be consistent.

In my world, true motivation is doing.

Complain about not making any money in your creative business all you want. It comes down to figuring out how much time and energy you're going to commit to delivering your dreams. If you're not good at marketing, get a partner, if you are good, 10x down on it until you can afford to hire someone. In today's open world, complaining is for the weak and I stand by that.

There's moments in all of our lives where we don't feel like creating, socializing, and we need a moment to unplug and breathe. And that's perfectly fine! This episode is about being mindful to your feelings, and acknowledging them so that you don't stress yourself. Stress is the opposite of creativity because it suffocates it with expectations, anxiety and grief. Allow yourself to breathe!

Fashion shows are a place where we can all embody the persona of our aspirations, hopes and dreams through clothing. And Beverly Olivaace's intimate fashion show at the end of NYFW was no exception to this rule. While it may be quite difficult to paint a vivid picture of the show itself, I walk through its essence, the meaning of fashion, how it aims to make you feel good, and Ms. Beverly's launch of her fall 2019 fashion line and a recap of her wonderful summer looks. A big thanks to our friends at Amona Public Relations for setting up this connection for us! I hope that you enjoy the episode!

Emotions are the foundation of being human. And this is why stories are important for us. However, it's equally as important for us all to take ownership of our lives and the things that we do. Understanding who you are is one of the greatest things that any of us can do. And I believe that with everything in me. If you'd like to give feedback or chat shoot me a text at (551) 225-0599. Have a blessed day.