#189 Brand People Like Best Companies Do, Not Just Products

Your products don’t build trust. Your people do. And yet, most companies still pour all their brand energy into showcasing what they sell—while leaving the people who make it all possible invisible. In Episode 189 of the Story-Driven Business Podcast, I share why the smartest, most magnetic businesses don’t just brand their products—they brand people. When you brand your people: ✅ Customers see the human value behind your service. ✅ Talent sees themselves in your story. ✅ Stakeholders see leadership that inspires long-term trust. But when you don’t… ❌ You become forgettable in a crowded market. ❌ You struggle to attract AND retain talent. ❌ You miss the chance to build authentic brand loyalty from the inside out. This episode explores: 🔹 The business case for branding your people 🔹 What this looks like in real life (not theory) 🔹 And how this mindset is central to my Magnetic Employer Branding Method™ Listen now and rethink how your brand shows up Shownotes with links 👉 https://modernemployerbrand.com/podcast189-brand-people-not-just-products/  

Om Podcasten

🎙️ Story-Driven Business Podcast Formerly known as Building a Modern Employer Brand Welcome to the Story-Driven Business Podcast, the go-to show for visionary business leaders and bold professionals who believe that in today’s world, your people are your brand. Hosted by Susanna Rantanen—the world’s leading expert in story-driven employer branding, creator of the Magnetic Employer Branding Method™, and author of Story-Driven Employer Branding—this podcast invites you to shift the focus from products to people. Whether you're a CEO, founder, employer branding strategist, marketing or communications lead, or HR professional passionate about amplifying the talent behind the business, this podcast is your guide to leading with brand, purpose, and story. Since launching her book, Susanna has made it her mission to help fast-scaling, knowledge-intensive businesses harness storytelling as a strategic business tool—transforming company culture, leadership branding, and talent influence from the inside out. Each episode is packed with sharp insights, real stories, leadership lessons, and practical frameworks to help you build a magnetic brand people trust, follow, and want to work with. 📌 Show notes: modernemployerbrand.com 📘 Book website: storydrivenemployerbranding.com 🔗 Connect with Susanna on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susannarantanen