946: Creator Story Toolkit: Part 1 – The Stories That Build Your Brand + Make You Memorable
I believe storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you have as a marketer. In a recent podcast, I talked about pulling out the kinds of stories that you can use again and again. I want to teach you to write narratives that you can come back to and use in a bunch of different situations.
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These are the stories that are going to help build your brand and make you memorable. We’re talking about creating trust and building an emotional connection with you and your business. This is how you build relationships without having a one-on-one conversation. It’s all about building a foundation: introducing yourself to a colder audience and reminding your warmer audience how you tick.
Episode Highlights
What to Include in Your Origin Story [0:02:34]
How to Tell Your Founder Story [0:05:14]
Where to Tell Your Why Story [0:09:10]
Why Customer Transformation Stories are So Powerful [0:12:27]
Learning to Tell Your Story of Failure [0:17:07]
Telling Your Credibility Story [0:23:36]
Personality-Driven Extras [0:27:32]
What Happens When You Share an Idea That Didn’t Work [0:32:55]
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945: What AI Can’t Replace (And What You Should Automate Anyway)
AI is everywhere. It’s an undeniably powerful tool, it’s evolving fast, and it’s not going away. But even with all that momentum, there are still some things it can’t do and some things you should absolutely let it handle for you.
It also provokes a lot of different reactions. For some, fear is the first response. Others feel overwhelmed or confused. Maybe you’re just tired of the noise! All anyone has talked about for the last two years has been AI, and honestly? I get it. Every one of those reactions is valid.
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But here’s what I want to do today: point out what makes you unique, your story, your lived experience, your creative spark, and show you how you can work with AI, not against it. Because it’s critically important that business owners learn how to use it, otherwise you're going to be left in the dust. My goal is for you to walk away feeling empowered and clear on how to use AI to save time, spark ideas, and support your business without ever losing what makes your voice special!
Episode Highlights
What AI Can’t Replace: Your Story, Voice & Lived Experience. [0:02:34]
The Power of Emotional Nuance & Creative Intuition. [0:08:04]
Using AI to Save Time & Make Money in Your Business. [0:14:12]
Collaborating with AI, Not Competing With It. [0:22:13]
The Future of AI: From Productivity Partner to Task Execution Tool. [0:23:04]
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944: The Business Advice I’m Actively Ignoring Right Now
There’s no shortage of business advice out there, but let’s be real, some of it just doesn’t work for me. And I’m guessing it’s not all going to work for you either!
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I’ve learned the hard way that not all advice is created equal. In today’s episode, I’m sharing where I’m intentionally being a rebel; where I’m choosing what actually aligns with my values and giving myself permission to evolve. I hope this episode gives you the spark to do the same. We’re going to tackle these, one piece of bad advice at a time, and I’ll break down exactly why I’m not following it.
Episode Highlights
Why You Shouldn’t Do Less to Make More [0:01:05]
You Don’t Need a Huge Audience to Make Real Money [0:03:10]
What You Should Actually Focus On & Why it Isn’t Growing Your Team [0:06:17]
How to Stop Glorifying Burnout & Making Ease Seem Like a Failure [0:14:54]
Fight Me on This: You Don’t Need a Niche! [0:17:04]
My Perspective on Where to Place Your Pricing [0:20:41]
How to Win with Just One Offer & One Thing You Shouldn't Fear Monetizing [0:25:26]
The Permission You Might Not Know You Need [0:32:45]
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943: How to Build ADHD-Friendly Systems that Support How Your Brain Works with Latrice Prater
If traditional business advice has ever felt like it was made for someone else’s brain, you’re not imagining it! This episode is all about building systems that truly support how you think, especially if you’re an entrepreneur with ADHD or leading a neurodiverse team.
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Our guest, Latrice Prater, is a neurodivergent CEO and founder of The Digital Solutions Team. In just a few short years, she’s scaled her agency and redefined how women in business approach systems, structure, and success. She shares how her neurodivergence shaped her journey and how you can build a business that works with your brain, not against it. Tune in to discover how to create systems that actually fit the way you work!
Episode Highlights
Systems for ADHD Needs to be a Thing [0:01:23]
Building a System for Your Brain, Business, and Budget [0:04:33]
Creating Structure for ADHD [0:08:28]
Giving Your Team Autonomy [0:12:59]
Find What Works For You [0:14:56]
Managing Your Teams [0:25:41]
Redefining Success [0:32:38]
The ADHD Superpower [0:35:20]
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942: Growing a Viral National Brand with a $0 Marketing Budget with Lindzi Shanks
Most brands assume going viral takes a big ad budget. But what if you could build national recognition, a cult-like following, and a thriving e-commerce business without spending a single dollar on paid ads? Lindzi Shanks is the co-founder of XO Marshmallow and the world’s first gourmet marshmallow cafe. It’s a wildly fun online brand with flavors as nostalgic as they are delicious. She is an entrepreneur, strategist, and content genius who knows how to make people fall in love with a product, and she did it all with a $0 marketing budget.
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Episode Highlights
XO Marshmallow’s Rise from $200 in the Bank to a Multi 7-Figure Business [0:01:47]
Building a Viral Brand Without a Marketing Budget [0:05:27]
Creating a Shareable Product and Building a Community [0:09:46]
The Next Chapter: XO Marshmallow’s Plans for Growth [0:23:04]
Leveraging the Power of Brand Partnerships Over Press [0:30:47]
What’s Next for XO Marshmallow and How You Can Go Along for the Journey [0:41:44]
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