Episode Summary: 

In this episode of It’s Your Time Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of building a global brand from the ground up. Our panel of esteemed speakers share their experiences, challenges, and best practices to help you navigate the journey of brand creation and expansion.

About the Speakers: 

Benny Pough: Founder of It’s Your Time Conference, Music Executive, Entrepreneur, and Author, sharing insight on music industry branding and guiding the discussion.

Andre Powell, Jr.: Founder of Goldsainte & Charlotte’s Youngest Franchise Owner with the Largest Franchises of Jimmy John’s, discussing his entrepreneurial journey and strategies for brand growth.

Freddy Cameron, MBA: Senior Director of Retail at Cookies, offering insights on retail strategies and scaling a brand globally.

JD Anderson: Marketing & Digital Expert, sharing expert advice on digital marketing and brand positioning.

Dr. Aerial Ellis: Author, Executive Coach & Wells Fargo Endowed Chair/Distinguished Professor of Public Relations at NCCU, discussing public relations and the importance of storytelling in brand building.

Moderated by: Azim Rashid: Entertainment executive, CEO of Alum Apparel, Chief Strategist for The Alchemy Group LLC, and Founder of Behind and Beyond the Mic, guiding the conversation. 

Key Points from this Episode: 

• Overcoming challenges in brand creation and expansion

  
  



• Best practices for building a strong, global brand

  
  



• Real-world examples and success stories from industry leaders

  
  



• Interactive Q&A session with actionable advice

  
  

Links Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Connect with It’s Your Time Conference on Instagram

  
  



• Join It’s Your Time Conference Email List

  
  



• Connect with Benny Pough on Instagram

  
  



• Connect with Azim Rashid on Instagram

  
  



• Connect with Andre Powell, Jr. on Instagram

  
  



• Connect with Freddy Cameron on Instagram

  
  



• Connect with JD Anderson on Instagram

  
  



• Connect with Dr. Aerial Ellis on Instagram

  
  



• Goldsainte

  
  



• Cookies 

  
  



• Advisory 83

  
  

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