You Are The Brand

Mike Kim

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 read less

371: How World-Class Facilitators Own the Room and Get Results with Jason Frazell
5d ago
371: How World-Class Facilitators Own the Room and Get Results with Jason Frazell
This week, Mike spends some quality time with a quality facilitator. Jason Frazell is a coach, speaker, facilitator, personal brand strategist, podcaster, and dad. In this episode, Mike and Jason discuss: How Jason earns gigs and holds the space for groups.How to win over a “cold room”The pros and cons of working with a group that already knows you, versus a “cold room”How technology has changed the way that people interactWhy it’s important to be present and adaptable when facilitatingHow feedback is vital So listen carefully to this episode. It’ll help you greatly uplevel your facilitation skills. Resources: jason@jasonfrazell.com Jasonfrazell.com https://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/ https://www.facebook.com/jfrazell/ Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram LinkedInFacebook Twitter YouTube   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
370: How to Break Through Constraints and Living a Fulfilling Life with Sheila Wilkinson
Mar 14 2023
370: How to Break Through Constraints and Living a Fulfilling Life with Sheila Wilkinson
Share some powerful and emotionally-charged moments with host Mike Kim and Sheila Wilkinson.  Sheila is a Louisiana Licensed Attorney, a Louisiana Licensed Master Social Worker, an Educator, an Empowerment Coach, and the host of the “What Would Sheila Say?” Podcast. Sheila combines her love for the law, social work, and education to help lawyers, creatives, and other service-based professionals and business owners transform pain, frustration, and unreasonable expectations at work into happiness, success, and healthy boundaries, so that they can achieve their personal and professional goals. Sheila splits her time between New Orleans and Brussels, serves several nonprofits in the Greater New Orleans area, and provides services across the globe. Whenever Sheila’s clients need to make a decision and are stuck, all they have to do is ask themselves: “What would Sheila say?” … and like magic, they have their answer!  You, too, may have (or re-think) some answers, as Mike and Sheila discuss:  Five paradigms for reconnecting our intellectual and emotional selvesHow grief is a part of the reconnection processHow Sheila could have been a rocket scientistHow she manages a trans-Atlantic life Resources: Sheila's Strategies and Swipe Script Templates for Better Boundaries: https://sheilawilkinson.com/scripts Website: https://sheilawilkinson.com Instagram: @sheilamwilkinson (https://instagram.com/sheilamwilkinson) Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
369: How to Have A Persuasive Pre-Launch with Brenna McGowan
Mar 7 2023
369: How to Have A Persuasive Pre-Launch with Brenna McGowan
Enjoy some quality time as host Mike Kim chats with Brenna McGowan. Brenna’s a strategic copywriter, marketing consultant, and launch pro who helps businesses of all sizes warm up customers until they’re fiery hot and ready to buy, with her Pre-Launch Plan Process™. By leveraging her pre-launch strategies, Brenna’s clients have seen 50%+ revenue growth in their launches without the frenzy and chaos they used to feel when launching. She also helps her students inside The Pre-Launch Plan Program create strategic pre-launch plans that’ve raked in hundreds of thousands in revenue and called in more perfect-fit buyers. Brenna believes that hustle-based, high-pressure program launches don’t serve you or your customers. Instead, she helps you leverage pre-launch content to show your customers empathy, authority, and personality—so you can sell spots in your program before the doors even open. When Brenna’s not strategizing or helping clients launch, you can find her walking her pug Frank, practicing yoga, reading cheesy romance books, or shuttling one of her three teenagers around their Northern California neighborhood. So, power up and listen in. Mike & Brenna will discuss:  Why it’s vital to have a pre-launch strategyHow AI can help.Why high-pressure launch tactics don’t workHow story-telling and talking about your process make for effective launchesThe benefits of using events and webinars to create momentum.How emails and being visible create audience trust.How to manage expectations and energy during a launch. Let’s do launch! Tune in to this week’s episode.  Resources: brenna@brennamcgowan.co brennamcgowan.co https://www.instagram.com/brennamcgowanco/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecopyandcontentconvo   Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
368: Define the Relationship with Your Business, Money, and Yourself
Feb 28 2023
368: Define the Relationship with Your Business, Money, and Yourself
Host Mike Kim returns this week to share his reflections on relationships. No, not THOSE relationships, but rather relationships with “entities”. The particular entities he’ll e discussing are money, your business, time, success & failure, and yourself. So, listen in for some extremely valuable insights. In this episode, Mike will discuss these vital questions:   What life advice did Mike give to a 1-year-old?Why do we “externalize” the entities we have relationships with?How can we assess the quality of our relationships with money, business, time, etc.?If you had to buy your business, what would you change?Why don’t we treat our business like a business?How can we set boundaries around these entities?If you had a friend who treated your body, time, etc. the way you do, would you still be friends? To learn the answers to these questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the utmost importance of evaluating and improving these relationships, tune in to this week’s episode. Your life will thank you. Resources: The Five-Minute Journal A Happy Pocket Full of Money (by Gikandi, David Cameron) Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
367: Everything You Need to Know About Instagram Reels with Laura Bitoiu
Feb 14 2023
367: Everything You Need to Know About Instagram Reels with Laura Bitoiu
Reelly? Yes, reelly! Laura Bitoiu is a social media expert who teaches entrepreneurs how to use Instagram Reels to grow their businesses. Since launching her company B Squared Social in 2018, she’s helped thousands of people—from artists and photographers to CEOs and surgeons—connect with their ideal audience via Reels and convert them into lifelong customers. In this episode she’ll share with you:  Why many business owners believe that Instagram won’t work for them.Why video content is so vital.Why storytelling is a must in videos.What are the three essential components of any video?How to use repurposed content on Instagram.Why there is often a large disconnect between Instagram views and followers/clients.What effect AI might have.What, if any, is the value of the “blue check”?How an effective Instagram presence can attract brand partners. To learn how Instagram can help your business to have exponential growth, tune in to this week’s episode…reelly!! Resources: laura@bsquared.social www.bsquared.social @bsquared.social Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
366: My Current Timeblocking and Workday Schedule
Feb 7 2023
366: My Current Timeblocking and Workday Schedule
What would be the value to you (and your business) of taking a detailed look at a highly successful person’s calendar? In this episode, you’ll get to do just that. Host Mike Kim will let you look “over his shoulder” as he plans a typical day and week. You’ll learn: What is one of the beauties of working for yourself?What is the analogy that has most helped Mike view his life, business, and activity?How and why does Mike protect certain days & weeks?How does he book speaking engagements?Why doesn’t he take any calls before 11 AM Eastern?Why are the people Mike coaches connected to more than just his calendar?Why does Mike consider his gym workouts to be work meetings?How does he deal with exceptions to his routines? As the saying goes, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”  So, enjoy this week’s episode as you look at how to create your own “success calendar”. Resources: Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram LinkedInFacebook Twitter YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
365: How Artpreneurs Can Make a Sustainable Living from Their Creativity with Miriam Schulman
Jan 31 2023
365: How Artpreneurs Can Make a Sustainable Living from Their Creativity with Miriam Schulman
This episode's guest is Miriam Schulman--an artist, author, and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s helped thousands of creatives around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. Her signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, teaches artists to go from so-so sales to sold-out collections. After witnessing 9/11, she abandoned a lucrative hedge fund to become a full-time thriving working artist. Featured in major publications including Forbes, The New York Times, Where Women Create, Art of Man, and Art Journaling magazine. Her artwork has also been featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Her book with HarperCollins Leadership, Artpreneur, provides the actionable steps to turn your creative ideas into a thriving business.  You’ll find immense value in Miriam’s shared wisdom. She’ll discuss:  Her journey to find the artist in her soul.The critical importance of believing in your audience.How artists can effectively utilize AI.How to infuse your “inner weirdo” into your stuff (and what “weirdo” really means).What art collectors really want.What people who buy from you are really buying. So, embrace your own inner weirdo, settle back, and enjoy this week’s episode. Resources: miriam@theinspirationplace.net schulmanart.com podcast [The Inspiration Place]  schulmanart.com/itunes YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/schulmanart Instagram https://instagram.com/schulmanart Book pre-order:  ArtpreneurBOOK.com Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com.
364: 5 Way Too Early Predictions About ChatGPT and AI for Personal Brands
Jan 24 2023
364: 5 Way Too Early Predictions About ChatGPT and AI for Personal Brands
Let’s see how many of you remember this “ancient” movie reference to the potential perils of AI (Artificial Intelligence): “Open the pod-bay door, HAL” “Sorry, Dave, but I can’t do that” Whether or not you got the reference, there’s definitely a lot of buzz about AI. Is it a potential ally? Will it be society’s downfall? This week, Mike will share his thoughts and insights on recent trends in AI, especially ChatGPT. He’ll discuss:  What ChatGPT can do pretty darn well, and what it can’t do so well.How we often perceive (and misperceive) technological advances.Five ways we can make AI and other technological advances work for us, rather than against us.Why we must be our own best catalyst.Why it’s becoming vital that we share our values.  Whatever your present feelings about AI, you’ll find comfort and strength in Mike’s wisdom. Like the Polar Express train conductor so famously said: “The most important thing about trains is deciding to get on” Resources: Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
363: Eavesdrop on My Group Coaching Call for Online Marketing
Jan 17 2023
363: Eavesdrop on My Group Coaching Call for Online Marketing
This week, we’ll have the privilege of being “flies on the wall” while Mike Kim coaches a group of online marketers. You’ll glean some nuggets from this session that will positively impact your business. Your mission, “Jim”, should you choose to accept it, is to implement what you’ll learn. The “Secretary” will not disavow any knowledge of your actions (and this message will not self-destruct in five seconds). Good luck, “Jim”. Among other things, you’ll learn: What it means to “train to standard” and “save your partner’s life”.Why it’s important to have a goal of making $1 per email subscriber in monthly recurring revenue.Why you must not despise the “day of small beginnings”.What does FLOATS mean, and why is it vital to your business success?How you can effectively systemize your marketing.Why it’s vital to play the guide, and not the hero, in your marketing.Why it’s probably not a good idea to focus on who unsubscribes from your list.  Regardless of where you are in your online marketing journey, you’ll definitely benefit by listening in on Mike’s coaching. It’ll be well worth it. Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business.  Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com.
361: The 9 (Scientific) Pillars of Happiness with Dr. Ellen Wong
Jan 3 2023
361: The 9 (Scientific) Pillars of Happiness with Dr. Ellen Wong
To kick off 2023 in a truly happy vein, this episode is a replay of a keynote address given by Dr. Ellen Wong, at Mike’s recent mastermind meetup. Dr. Ellen Wong is a Chief Happiness Officer, Productivity Strategist, & Naturopathic Doctor to entrepreneurs and executives. As an industry leader, she has worked with thousands of people to radically elevate their life satisfaction and happiness without the bs or wasting their time. Her signature framework, The 9 Pillars of Happiness ™ has helped entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, coaches, and consultants easily and effortlessly amplify their health, take control of their time, improve emotional resilience, and create inner peace so they have the confidence and drive to achieve their own definition of success and joy in every aspect of their lives. Ellen has shared her experiences and expertise through keynote speeches and corporate presentations as well as group and one-to-one coaching programs. She has been featured in Thrive Global, Business Insider, Sound Dollar, and many podcasts including Women’s Health Unplugged, Done By Noon, Rebel Talk, and The Dr. Kinney Show. When she’s not working with clients, Ellen loves her down-time, trying new culinary experiences, traveling around the world and spending time with her husband, human baby, and fur baby. So, sit back and listen (and implement) carefully. You’ll be equipped to have a truly happy 2023…and beyond! What are the societal and individual factors that influence happiness?What are the “top five” regrets of people who are dying?What are The 9 Pillars of Happiness ™?What is “time management” really all about? Resources: https://drellenwong.com/happinessquestions Instagram—Joy Avenue (her handle) Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
360: My Daily Self-Affirmation Track
Dec 27 2022
360: My Daily Self-Affirmation Track
Please Read: Affirmations have been a huge part of my growth this past year and I thought it would be appropriate to publish the actual track I listen to every morning and evening. While my background is in writing, I’ve always found it difficult to write my own affirmations. I’ve collected several from a few books I’ve been reading, the most significant of which has been Quantum Success by Sandra Anne Taylor. This book contains several affirmations at the end of each chapter, so I recorded them and created my own affirmation track. If you’d like the transcript I wrote for this episode, visit the show notes page here: mikekim.com/yatb360. I left this track without music or other normal pre-rolls, so that you can listen to your own music in the background and not be distracted by other audio segments. Happy New Year, and may 2023 be your best year ever. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Success-Astounding-Science-Happiness/dp/1401907326/ref=sxts_rp_s_sp_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.497ddbaf-dbdc-4a61-b204-33f5c59012b2%3Aamzn1.sym.497ddbaf-dbdc-4a61-b204-33f5c59012b2&crid=DKPX9XK3RS5O&cv_ct_cx=quantum+success&keywords=quantum+success&pd_rd_i=1401907326&pd_rd_r=2586bbe4-e498-47c8-aa90-ec2d4c79a282&pd_rd_w=Mtc6B&pd_rd_wg=r1i8F&pf_rd_p=497ddbaf-dbdc-4a61-b204-33f5c59012b2&pf_rd_r=VJTTEF655Q636AGM7AT5&psc=1&qid=1669057200&sprefix=quantum+success%2Caps%2C75&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e  Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
359: Why Your Business Needs Translators, Amplifiers, and Producers, with Michael Roderick
Dec 20 2022
359: Why Your Business Needs Translators, Amplifiers, and Producers, with Michael Roderick
While you probably know the common meanings of “translator, amplifier, and producer”, you’ll find immense value in understanding Michael Roderick’s take on these terms. Michael, the guest on this week’s episode, is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises, which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time-tested relationship-building principles. Michael’s unique methodology comes from his own experience of going from being a Highschool English teacher to a Broadway Producer in under two years. So, be sure to tune in this week as Michael and Mike share the mic. You’ll be glad you did. Get up to speed on: How it is that business really works by referrals.How to become “referrable”.What “translators, amplifiers, and producers” mean, in relation to helping you form lasting connections.How you can get much better at explaining what you do.Why the perspective of an “outsider” is vital to your business.Why it’s important to challenge the “dominant narrative” without being combative.What “referability radar” is, and how it can benefit you and your business. Don’t miss this amazing interview. As Mike Kim says, “Relationships are rocket ships.” Resources: http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roderick-1161571/  https://www.facebook.com/mike.roderick.940  https://twitter.com/MichaelRoderick  http://www.myreferabilityrater.com/ Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
358: How Jill Wise Earns Five Figures a Month While Working Only Twelve Hours a Week
Dec 13 2022
358: How Jill Wise Earns Five Figures a Month While Working Only Twelve Hours a Week
Total stab here, but wouldn’t you like to earn five figures a month while working twelve hours a week? Thought so. To learn how Jill Wise does this, listen to this week’s episode. Jill is a terrific copywriter and marketing business consultant. More importantly, she’s a relatively new mom. She and Mike have known each other for over two years, and they’ve been in a mastermind group together. You owe it to yourself and your business to glean some great insights from Jill in this episode. Among other gems, you’ll find out: How to avoid becoming derailed when experiencing major life stressors.How to effectively build up your business so you can have more time for what’s most important in your life.Why it’s valuable to look at your business as an ongoing experiment.Why passive income, regardless of its amount, is a huge asset.What to do, delegate, or discard.Why flexibility is a must.Why planning ahead is a must. Definitely don’t miss this primer on effective planning. Five figures while working twelve hours a week is both doable and desirable. Resources: https://itsjillwise.com/6-figure-schedule Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
357: Creativity is Not About Creating—It’s About Combining, with Joey Cofone
Dec 6 2022
357: Creativity is Not About Creating—It’s About Combining, with Joey Cofone
This week, Mike interviews Joey Cofone, founder and CEO of Baronfig. He’s an award-winning designer and entrepreneur. Joey’s work has been featured in Fast Company and New York magazines. He has just come out with an incredible book called The Laws of Creativity. So, get ready for a deep dive into the realities of creativity. You’ll learn: Why creativity is not simply an abstract concept, but rather is based on processes.What those processes are.How Bruce Lee was an outstanding example of developing creativity.What “thinking combinations” are, and why they are a critical part of the creative process.Why the word “creativity” is a misnomer.What is the actual process of creating a comic book.What Joey’s major mistake was in trying to grow his business.Why it’s essential to champion your work—what Joey learned from Grace Hopper.Why it’s so great that we can look back on history. If you want to have a much clearer understanding of the creative process, and how that understanding can help you grow your business, then don’t miss this invaluable interview. Resources: Insta: @baronfig https://www.joeycofone.com/  Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
356: Why Being in Business is Like Being a Midwife, with Cheryl Furer
Nov 29 2022
356: Why Being in Business is Like Being a Midwife, with Cheryl Furer
You’ve surely recognized the similarities between coaching/thought leadership and midwifery. You haven’t? In that case, you’ll find great value in this week’s episode. Mike interviews Cheryl Furer, a registered midwife. Cheryl is also a certified homeopath and an integrative health coach, with an emphasis on the childbearing years. Mike and Cheryl have known one another for the past year and more. In this delightful interview, you’ll learn: How to correctly pronounce the word “midwifery.”How Cheryl is helping to make midwifery more mainstream.What social entrepreneurship is, and how it can be a marriage of passions.What midwifery has in common with finalizing a major project.How a brand can best connect with charitable giving.How we can be the change we want to see in the world.Why it’s vital to regulate our adrenaline (and how to do it).How Cheryl grounds herself, and integrates the birth experience into her own life. So, if you want to “give birth” to a business that will benefit not only your own bottom line, but also your community and larger world, then be sure to tune in for this expert midwife’s priceless advice. Resources: https://yourthrivingpregnancy.com/  Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
355: The Power of Pre-Deciding in Business and Life, with Teresa McCloy
Nov 22 2022
355: The Power of Pre-Deciding in Business and Life, with Teresa McCloy
Be sure to tune in this week for Mike’s incredible interview with Teresa McCloy. Not only is Teresa an amazing coach, speaker, and trainer, but she’s also the author of the new book Do What Matters (dowhatmattersbook.com). Mike and Teresa have gotten to know one another in a mastermind group. As Mike says, “Growing can be really fun if you’re doing it with the right people.” Teresa is definitely one of “the right people”. In this stellar interview, you’ll learn: Why it’s essential to plan in advance.How best to plan in advance.How enneagrams are valuable tools for self-discovery.Why we must “get on the balcony” (and what that really means).How we can uncover our values and needs (and why that’s so critical).What it means to “live from rest…not rush”. If you want to better comprehend the need for (and mechanism for) truly significant personal growth, so that you can provide real value to your clients, peers, families, and the world in general, then this episode is a must-listen. Resources: http://dowhatmattersbook.com/  Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
354: Do Nothing, This Episode Has No Value, with Henry Jeong
Nov 15 2022
354: Do Nothing, This Episode Has No Value, with Henry Jeong
Don’t be fooled by the title. This episode is a heartfelt Q&A between two long-time friends. Mike Kim, best-selling author and personal branding coach, has known Henry Jeong (Instagram-bigasianguy) “since we were probably 11 years old”. You’ll not only get a better understanding of the value of friendship, but you’ll also have some valuable takeaways as you hear how Mike and Henry answer the following questions they ask each other: Have you ever made decisions based on money? If so, how did that work out?How did you feel about moving to another state? What was your biggest adjustment?How have you built relationships with others in a new environment?Why is it so important to feel grounded?What are the three top books you’ve read this year?What would you do differently this year than you did last year?What is your morning routine, and how has it helped you?Why is it important to be aware of the energy you’re around?"Lightning Round” Kill, ****, or Marry. (You’ll have to tune in to “flesh” this one out…). So, if you, like Mike and Henry, see value in long-term friendship, you’ll want to tune in to this episode. Despite the title, this episode really does have value Resources: http://instagram.com/bigasianguy  Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I’ve used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com  Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com
353: The Tuition of Entrepreneurship, with Jenny Chung
Nov 8 2022
353: The Tuition of Entrepreneurship, with Jenny Chung
You’re in for a real treat as you join Mike and his friend Jenny Chung. Jenny is a “brick-and-mortar” entrepreneur, brand ambassador, and investor. She is co-owner of Love Korean BBQ in New York City, Get Purely Juiced, and is an investor in several other brands. You’ll be both inspired and entertained as Mike and Jenny discuss their distinct approaches to creating and building brands. In this episode, among other insights, you’ll learn: What “online” and “brick-and-mortar” entrepreneurs can learn from each other.What is the price we have to pay to enter a business?Why it is critical that there be “cross-pollinization” of entrepreneurs.How Jenny’s family and cultural background shaped her desire to be an entrepreneur.What are the upsides and downsides of starting a business that follows trends?What is the “tuition” that entrepreneurs must pay in order to stay motivated?How Jenny networks and recognizes profitable trends and opportunities.Why it can be said that “sometimes doing nothing is not doing nothing”.How to effectively represent your brand.Why it is vital to serve and help bring about change in your community.In order to better understand how online and brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs can encourage and inspire one another, you’ll find great value by tuning into this episode for Jenny’s and Mike’s idea-sharing. Resources: Love BBQ in New York CityGet Purely JuicedJenny’s Instagram Connect with Me on Social: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterYouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com