Brands On Brands | Personal Branding & Business Coaching

This week we walk through a new list of 100 personal branding activities designed to boost your brand in 2025. We cover content creation, social media engagement, networking, public speaking, thought leadership, collaboration ideas, learning and development, personal branding basics, content distribution, and community building. Brandon shares his favorite tips and strategies, emphasizing the importance of investing in yourself and consistently working on your personal brand. Get the full list at www.brandsonbrands.com/refresh 01:27 Content Creation Strategies 02:40 Engaging on Social Media 04:02 Networking for Personal Branding 05:55 Mastering Public Speaking 07:19 Becoming a Thought Leader 08:09 Collaborative Branding Efforts 12:25 Effective Content Distribution 13:24 Building a Strong Community   This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard and a free brand strategy call at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

In this episode of Brands on Brands, Brandon Birkmeyer shares his in-depth journey of becoming a personal branding coach. He discusses transitioning from the ad agency world to coaching small business owners, evolving his focus from local marketing to content marketing, and eventually delving into personal branding through podcasting. Brandon highlights his experiences in building courses, speaking publicly, and writing a book, all while honing his coaching skills to develop a signature framework for personal branding. 00:00 Introduction to My Personal Branding Journey 01:16 Behind the Scenes of My Early Coaching Days 04:32 Shifting Focus from Local Marketing to Content Marketing 06:28 Diving Deep into Podcasting 09:45 Expanding Horizons with Courses and Public Speaking 11:38 Current Focus and Future Plans   This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard and a free brand strategy call at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

In this episode, we explore the fundamental question of what business you are truly in. This introspection is crucial for individuals striving to earn a living through their personal brand and knowledge, particularly within the creator economy. What business are you in? Are you a... Coach Consultant Content Creator Course Creator Keynote Speaker Freelancer ... or something else? Learn more on today's show! And don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard and a free brand strategy call at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of creating solo content versus conducting interviews. Solo content allows for quicker production and personal connection with the audience, offering diverse storytelling and teaching opportunities. In contrast, interview shows highlight the guest's expertise, providing social proof and enhancing the host's network, but may not position the host as an expert as effectively as solo segments. We also talk about the importance of balancing both formats to build a strong personal brand and delivering varied, valuable content to listeners. Get your own personal branding scorecard and a free brand strategy call at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK I launched a new author and book website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough

Today we are talking about creating an environment for creating content for your personal brand. Don't get stuck in a content rut. Check out our tips for keeping your content flowing today! Also, get your own personal branding scorecard and a free brand strategy call at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK I launched a new author and book website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough

This week we are talking about getting stuck on your personal branding journey and then getting unstuck. We compare the hurdles and solutions at the beginning and middle of the process and offer ways to get through it faster. Also, get your own personal branding scorecard and a free brand strategy call at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK I launched a new author and book website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough

Today we are talking about the power of business networking, the power of building relationships, and we're going behind the scenes of one of my last business trips.   This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK I launched a new author and book website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough    

Today we're reviewing my new book, Front & Center Leadership - How Leaders Use Personal Branding to Stand Out and How You Can Too! We're walking through what's in the book, sharing some reviews, and highlighting what you can look forward to when you read it. Here's a quick overview: What is Front & Center Leadership? How to overcome the Middle of the Pack Mentality The nine steps of The Personal Branding Framework with activity guides for each step The actions that matter to Escape the Sea of Sameness How to get past what's stopping you - The Paradox of Routine The Four Laws of Front & Center Leadership How to make it through the Confidence Crisis GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK I launched a new author and book website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl

In this episode, we talk about my new book coming out on July 31st, 2024 called... Front & Center Leadership - How Leaders Use Personal Branding to Stand Out and How You Can Too Front & Center Leadership looks at leadership from a personal branding perspective and gives you the roadmap to step up and stand out. No one is going to do it for you, but with the right plan, you can take ownership of your personal development, growth opportunities, and career advancement. This book leads you step-by-step through the personal branding process. In this book you will learn: How to overcome the Middle of the Pack Mentality The nine steps of The Personal Branding Framework with activity guides for each step How to leverage Creating Content to build your authority The secrets to Building Community and influence through networking, partnering, and public speaking How to start Making an Impact that creates value for the people around you The actions that matter to Escape the Sea of Sameness How to get past what's stopping you - The Paradox of Routine This book also shares The Four Laws of Front & Center Leadership which show you what work to prioritize, how to take action every day, and how to keep moving forward.   GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK I launched a new author and book website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl

Today's show is all about brand positioning. Learn how to think about developing it, how to make yourself unique, and how to make yourself stand out in your market. Our guest Ulli Appelbaum is an award-winning marketing and brand strategy consultant with more than 20 years of experience. Ulli's held leading strategy roles at some of the largest advertising agencies in the world, including, BBDO, Leo Burnett, Fallon Worldwide, and SapientNitro. He's contributed to seven Effies and an Advertising Research Foundation Ogilvy Award for Excellence in Research. In 2016, he founded a brand strategy firm called First The Trousers Then The Shoes Inc. He's also the author of the bestselling Brand Positioning Method Cards and you can find all of that at www.first-the-trousers.com This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough

We are diving into personal brand storytelling in-depth today. Learn the storytelling framework, its key components, and how to get storytelling in your life, storytelling in your business, and storytelling for your brand. Our guest today is Park Howell. He's a 35+ year veteran of the brand marketing game. He ran his agency, Park and Co, for 20 years and began teaching leadership storytelling 15 years ago. Also, he hosts the popular Business of Story podcast, which Feedspot named the number one Business Storytelling podcast for 2022. Find out more about Park Howell at https://businessofstory.com/ Or get 30% off your ABTs of Agile Communications™ online course at: https://businessofstory.com/bbpodcast/ This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough

Learn how to get people to subscribe to your newsletter and how to develop that into a paid membership. Today we are discussing email marketing, subscriptions, memberships, and personal branding with Liz Wilcox, the Fresh Princess of Email. Liz Wilcox is an email strategist and keynote speaker who shows small businesses, how to build online relationships and make money with emails. She's best known for selling a blog, turning a nine-dollar offer into multiple six figures without ads, and her fantastic email templates. One more fun fact about Liz Wilcox... She is now also a TV personality as a cast member on Season 46 of Survivor! Let's go Liz! This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough    

Today we talk to Elle Petrillo from Brand Builders Group about the inner workings of how you build a personal brand. We'll discuss the step-by-step process, the different paths forward, what to do, and how to prioritize on your personal brand journey. Elle Petrillo is an acclaimed sales and personal branding expert who has committed her career to mastering both digital and offline sales. As a founding member of Brand Builders Group (created by AJ and Rory Vaden), she assumes the role of a trusted advisor, harnessing her passion and expertise to catapult the personal brands of esteemed New York Times bestselling authors, influential podcasters, renowned speakers, political leaders, reality stars, and high profile entrepreneurs.  With over 1,000 in-office sales presentations and a pivotal role in scaling two eight-figure companies, Elle's extensive experience and no-nonsense approach have earned her a reputation as a sought-after strategist and speaker. Her insights have been featured on Today in Nashville, Thrive Chicago, Authority Magazine, and Boss Babe, where she continues to make a significant impact in the industry. This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough  

Learn how to become a thought leader within your organization and how to think about your career inside and outside of your corporate job. Today we are talking to Shawn Kanungo (https://shawnkanungo.com/). Shawn is the author of a new book called The Bold Ones, and previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for disruptive innovation. He's a globally recognized innovation strategist and best-selling author. His content on innovation has garnered millions of views online. He's been recognized as Edify's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named by Forbes as the best virtual keynote speaker they've ever seen. In August of 2023, he released a documentary film on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime that focuses on his book launch, how to become bolder, how to push in your career, and how to move companies forward. This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough  

Learn how to use content marketing to build your own creator business. Today we are talking to Joe Pulizzi, best-selling author of seven books including Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing. He is the founder of multiple startups, including the Content Marketing Institute, and the content creator education site called The Tilt, as well as founder of the Content Entrepreneur Expo.  Joe is best known for his work in content marketing, first using the term in 2001, then launching Content Marketing Institute and the Content Marketing World Conference.  He successfully exited the Content Marketing Institute in 2016 and has two weekly podcasts. One is the Content, Inc. Podcast. The other is the award-winning content news and analysis show called This Old Marketing with Robert Rose.  This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough  

Today I have a captivating discussion with Joe Sanok about a new time management philosophy. Joe released a book in 2021 called "Thursday Is The New Friday", which examines a four-day workweek and its benefits. He's been featured in Forbes, Good magazine, and Smart Passive Income podcast. Joe also hosts the #1 podcast for counselors called the Practice Of The Practice Podcast. HIGHLIGHTS: Understand why the 40-hour workweek was important at the time Learn how Joe used the 4-day work week for his own time management Be inspired to evolve beyond the status quo!   This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough  

Today, we are talking about brand purpose, corporate vision, and employee engagement with Chip Walker. Chip Walker is the head of strategy and partnership at Strawberry Frog, an ad agency in New York. He's recognized for his expertise in brand creation and reinvention. And he is the co-author of the book Activate Brand Purpose - How to Harness the Power of Movements to Transform Your Company, which came out in March of 2021. The Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough

In this episode, Brandon shares his insights and experience building online courses and mini courses. He speaks about his journey of creating an extensive podcast branding academy course and the challenges he had faced. Brandon also explains how mini courses are a viable solution for packaging knowledge in a concise and focused manner, creating quick and impactful learning experiences. He shares his own process of developing mini courses and provides examples of the different types of mini courses he has created. The episode also covers the possible business models to be explored in the course space and sheds light on how smaller courses can easily be created, tweaked, and tested according to the audience's responses. Join the Minicouse Creator Workshop waitlist at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks 00:00 Introduction to Online Courses and Mini Courses 00:49 The Journey of Building an Online Course 03:41 The Power of Mini Courses 07:26 Creating a Portfolio of Mini Courses 10:20 The Process of Building a Mini Course 12:39 Join the Mini Course Creator Workshop 14:19 Conclusion: The Impact of Mini Courses This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough  

This week we’re talking about 5 templates to help you introduce yourself online and in person. The words you use to introduce yourself, your service, and your business to the world are important. That's what we're going to dive into.  I want to give you five templates that you can use today. Brainstorm these ahead of time and practice so that when you are on the spot, especially in person, you know what to say to people. HIGHLIGHTS: Discover my 5 perfect templates for introducing yourself Find out exactly how much detail you should give in each situation Figure out the best wording to present yourself to future clients Be confident knowing that you have the perfect way to introduce your brand This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough

What personal branding lessons can you learn from the most popular video game character in history? Today we look at the character Mario from the Super Mario Brothers video game series. We discuss Super Mario's history, the character's evolution as a brand, and the lessons that can be learned from this brand journey, including patience, adaptability, and vision. This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/hotlinks JOIN THE PODCAST BRANDING ACADEMY Get tactical podcasting trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.podcastbrandingacademy.com THE PODCAST WALKTHROUGH & WORKSHEETS Quickly attract your first or next 1000 listeners. Get your free copy of The Podcast Walkthrough and worksheets. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/the-podcast-walkthrough