381: The Most Important Thing I Did to Futureproof my Personal Brand Business
In this episode, I explore the crucial elements that have made my business future-proof: investing in relationships and nurturing communities. These are essential to the longevity of a business and I'm excited to explore the importance of human connections and their impact on the success of your business. A sneak peak: How I shifted my perspective on the importance of relationships over knowledge in business Life lessons I learned in my 20s from a Ghanaian king, after overhearing him on the phone with the United Nations Why mentors only tend to invest in younger people (at least for free) My transition from free networking to investing in myself and my networks How joining and leading mastermind groups has been the biggest catalyst to my success and longevity in business Resources: Podcast: YATB 69 - How to Host a Networking Dinner Blog: 6 Seriously Epic Takeaways From Our Nashville Breakfast Book: Generating Business Referrals Without Asking by Stacey Brown Randall My book, You Are the Brand Connect with Me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube
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You Are The Brand with Mike Kim is designed to help you showcase your unique expertise and build a highly profitable, personally fulfilling business. Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create an impact with their ideas and get their message heard.
Mike’s refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker, online educator, and consultant for top thought leaders. Mike’s clients include New York Times bestselling authors and other experts featured on PBS, TED, CNN, and Fox. Mike has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post.
Mike is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, You Are the Brand: The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise and Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Fulfilling Business.
He has spoken at industry-leading events including Social Media Marketing World, Tribe Conference, and Podcast Movement. He has been a guest on leading podcasts like Smart Passive Income, Entrepreneurs on Fire, and Read to Lead.
Themes: Personal Branding, Marketing, Copywriting, Consulting, Business, Coaching