No matter what role you’re in, you often need to have a point-of-view (POV). You always need the support of your team and your clients if you want that POV to move your business along. In this Quick Hit, we have the answers you’re searching for. Check out the full episode here.

In this episode, we continue our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our 7th special guest is Maeve Hagen, Managing Partner at Taylor. They’re a purpose-led marketing communications agency that shapes possibilities for the world's leading brands. Hear why communications is so key, how to approach emerging technologies, what many brands get wrong about purpose-driven marketing, how to adapt to change, and some of her favorite Super Bowl campaigns. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Speaking can be a very rewarding experience and help advance your career, no matter the size of the stage. Being a compelling speaker takes lots of practice, showing up with presence, engaging actively with the audience, and not leaving the conversation on the “stage.” But what do you do if you’re an extreme introvert, are stuck speaking in small settings, or get so nervous you forget what you’re talking about? Listen to our tips in this Quick Hit and make sure to catch the full episode here.

In this episode, we continue our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our 6th special guest is Kyle Schlegel, VP, Americas Marketing & DTC at Weber. He’s an award-winning global marketing executive with 20+ years of experience helping brands - and the people that drive them - reach their full potential. Hear how to get internal and external teams to thrive together, embrace teachable moments, be clear and helpful with feedback, manage expectations, and practice empathy with your agency or client-side partners. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

So many of us women deserve to be in the leadership positions we dream of, but we struggle getting there due to outdated beliefs. Helping women rise in leadership comes down to being good moms and good leaders, having the responsibility to rise and pull others up, being powerful, and acknowledging where we get in our own way. This Quick Hit answers a few questions you may be struggling with. Check out the full episode here.

In this episode, we continue our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our 5th special guest is Mark Hughes, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of Oodle. They’re a digital marketing agency that creates captivating experiences to help brands stand out and drive results. Hear whether to start with brand or digital, how to qualify a great digital agency, how search is changing, how to brainstorm with AI (Artificial Intelligence), and what types of agencies will survive in the era of AI. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

How do you build empathy in the workplace? This is an area we’re super passionate about and have loads of experience in from a variety of different workplaces. Let’s build some empathy. Catch the full episode here.

In this episode, we continue our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our 4th special guest is Angie Fischer, COO of Lightborne Communications. They’re a full-service motion design, animation, editorial, and video production team that has been creating award-winning content for over 3 decades. Hear why it’s such a challenging time for agencies, how to show your value as an agency, how quality content is assessed these days, how to mitigate concerns with clients, and what makes a great creative brief. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Agencies can be a huge help to your business in a wide variety of ways. Like many aspects of the marketing world, the role of agencies has changed drastically over time. You can expect modern agencies to seek to understand the make-up and capability of your team, but you’ll also need to know how to handle some tricky situations with agencies. Make sure to listen to the full episode here.

In this episode, we continue our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our third special guest is Teresa Heath-Wareing, Online Business Owner, International Award-Winning Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Host of Your Dream Business podcast. She’s been in marketing for 20 years and experienced every possible side of the marketing world. Hear how to handle the fast pace at which marketing changes, how to create quality creative that actually works for your brand, where agencies can find their superpower, how to showcase your skills as an agency, and what marketing careers will look like in the future. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

The changes in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) have gotten a lot of attention in college athletics and it’s created a huge opportunity for both college athletes and brands. We wanted you to learn from an expert at tackling these tricky NIL scenarios, so we welcomed on Nick Lord. He’s the Co-Founder and CEO of NOCAP Sports, an NIL sports tech company helping athletes transform influencer marketing. Catch the full episode here.

In this episode, we continue our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our second special guest is Jimmy Smith, Chairman, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of Amusement Park Entertainment, and the Author of The Truth graphic novel. He’s one of the advertising industry’s most celebrated creatives and has created award-winning work for brands including Nike and Gatorade. Hear how to research and learn from legends, what’s working and not working in the experiential space, how to view a brand bible, how to embrace big thinking, and his favorite celebrities he’s worked with. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Your sub-brands can pack a serious punch for your business – when you use them correctly with your primary brands. How do you get your brands to work together like a family? It comes down to a strong brand architecture. This Quick Hit gives you some insight on how empowering your sub-brands gives each sub-brand a “home” under the master brand, its own visual and verbal toolkit for strategy creation, unites the sub-brands and creates success criteria, and allows for cross-promotion. Make sure to listen to the full episode here.

In this episode, we kick off our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our first special guest is John Gleason, Founder and President of A Better View Strategic Consulting. He straddles the line of agency and corporate, with many, many years spent at P&G until he stepped out on his own and started working directly with both agencies and corporate clients himself. Hear his definitions of design and design thinking, the biggest challenges facing agencies today, why focus groups are ineffective, where agencies should push back, and what makes a great client. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

The work world has changed A LOT in recent years. One of the biggest aspects that’s changed is work environments. While it used to be expected to come into the office every day during the work week, the use of hybrid work environments is becoming more and more common. How do you lead your team in a hybrid work environment? In this episode, you’ll hear how often you should be in the office, what to do when someone’s failing to get their work done at home, and the best way to handle losing talent over your mandated work environment. Listen to the full episode here.

It can be a really tough - but beautiful - thing to get your team to work together towards a common goal. It’s essential for the success of your company, but there are so many distractions that can take away from good work. How do you remove those barriers? In this episode, you’ll learn how to focus your team, manage egos, and nominate the right people. You’ll also find out how to make sure everyone feels their voice is heard, what to do about those on the quieter side, and how to know it’s time to concede. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Virtual events have many, many perks that can help spark your B2B marketing efforts. We welcomed on Jon Kazarian, Founder and CEO of Accelevents. They’re an event technology platform to facilitate every type of event – including virtual events, webinars, large conferences, field marketing events, and more. There are several key ways to maximize the success of your virtual event – before, during, and after the event. Make sure to catch the full episode here.

Our ultimate goal in doing this episode is to shine a light on the realities of being a woman in business, so women can approach their careers and lives with their eyes wide open. Many of these realities are highly controversial, so they are rarely talked about…especially within the walls of a company. Which means sometimes we don’t know we are losing the game until it is too late. And yes, it is a game we all must become competent players in to achieve our goals. But the one thing we will say over and over is you need to do you. Stick to your truth, but do so with awareness. In this episode, we focus on sharing the things we wish people would have shared with us as we navigated our careers and built our personal brands. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

How do you want to be remembered in your career? Let’s assume it’s a positive legacy you want to leave – there are a TON of ways to leave your mark. Many of these you can start doing right now, no matter your role or level of experience. Check out the full episode here.

One of the best ways to grow your business more efficiently and productively? A strong brand. Once you have that established, the possibilities are endless: you can capture attention without having to overpay for it, generate a powerful word-of-mouth engine, better manage risk, and build trust - which generates pull. Create that strong brand so you can create a competitive advantage and fantastic relationships with your clients, customers, and consumers. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Your brand is everything. How do you set your brand up for success – today AND in the future? This Quick Hit brings you real-world problems you may be experiencing and reveals how to solve them. Make sure to listen to the full episode here.

Brainstorming and strategy sessions can work wonders for your organization - if you do them right, that is. Collaborative work sessions can be a huge help and create that insight your business needs right now. But, it gets tricky really quickly when you have so many voices in the same room. So how do you nail your next collaborative session? In this episode, you’ll learn why you should always have 2 facilitators, give homework, allow for respectful debate, and never leave the final decision up to the group. You’ll also discover how to manage strong personalities who dominate the conversation and ensure your team takes the right steps following the session. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Company values don’t mean anything if no one on your team knows about them or takes them to heart. Once you build your company values, what comes next? This Quick Hit gives you a look at how to effectively utilize what you’ve built with specific actions. Check out the full episode here.

The misconception you can keep your head down, do work, and be noticed is simply not a thing. We’ve all heard it: “No one is going to manage your career for you.” And it’s so true! Growing your credibility comes down to building advocates at all levels, becoming a craftsman of your trade, becoming a student of strategy, and cultivating your personal brand. Let’s make that credibility blossom. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Company values – it’s a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts. Company values can make the difference between a company that flourishes and a company where the team can’t wait to jump ship. How do you build company values that inspire your team and stand the test of time? In this Quick Hit, we’re bringing you 2 ways to build company values. You’ll learn how to be choiceful about the values you select and craft the values in your company’s voice. Check out the episode in its entirety here.

It should go without saying that client service is important for your clients and your business. And we’ve seen a looooooot of good and bad execution. Client service should play the role of keeping the client in the room at all times, challenging the client’s beliefs and perspective, having a clear understanding of the business and its goals, and seeking opportunities to make the business stronger. But lots of issues can arise. What if client service leans in too much to what the client wants? They feel they’re being minimized? They keep getting asked to do only what the client wants? We wanted to resolve your worries with a thought leader in the space, so we welcomed on Chris Wallen. He’s the Director, Client Partnership at Organic (formerly BAREFOOT), a marketing and advertising agency in Cincinnati that serves clients ranging from Fortune 10 companies to local nonprofits. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Referrals can be the best way to grow your business. But how exactly do you get them? We wanted you to learn from an expert who knows referrals better than anyone, so we welcomed on Raúl Galera. He’s the Chief Advocate at ReferralCandy, which essentially allows companies to run referral programs on autopilot. Check out the full episode here.

Not all ego is negative. The right amount of ego can be a benefit and can come across as confident, successful, and adds to a person’s swagger. This is NOT the type of ego we talk about in this episode. Here, we reference the type of ego that gets in the way of the team, the work, etc. Being the leader with one of these personalities in a position above you comes with some difficulty, but there ARE strategies you can implement to make this person easier to navigate and work with. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

We wanted you to learn from the best of the best when it comes to elevator pitches, so we welcomed on Shane Meeker. He’s a Keynote Storytelling Speaker, movie analogy extraordinaire, and Author of StoryMythos: A Movie Guide to Better Business Stories. A compelling elevator pitch can open so many doors for your business – and not just the elevator doors. Have you worked on refining yours lately? Make sure to catch all 4 tips in the full episode here.

So you’ve landed a new role as a manager vs. the doer. Congratulations! Now what? How do you transition from one role to another without abandoning your responsibilities? How can you manage the transition without micromanaging? How do you define your new role? How do you get it all done successfully? We give you the tools you need to move into your new role while leaving your previous responsibilities in good hands. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

There’s certainly an art to cold calling. There’s a big difference between a message that’s perfect for your target customer and one that comes across the wrong way. How do you go about cold calling without appearing spammy, pushy, or too salesy? In this Quick Hit, we break down real cold call messages we’ve received that do and don’t work. Check out the full episode here.

Nonprofits, listen up: brand can be your secret weapon. When you’re so passionate about what you’re doing, it can be easy to forget your nonprofit is still a business. So, how do you capture attention with brand? It comes down to inspiring people to care, cultivating culture, establishing a clear hierarchy to establish partnerships, and creating consistency in communication. It’s your time to create a compelling presence with your nonprofit brand. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

It can be a really tough thing to get your team to work together towards a common goal. It’s essential for the success of your company, but there are so many distractions that can take away from good work. This Quick Hit gives you some real-world examples of how to manage these barriers. Don’t miss the episode in its entirety here.

How do you want to be remembered in your career? Let’s assume it’s a positive legacy you want to leave - there are a TON of ways to leave your mark. Many of these you can start doing right now, no matter your role or level of experience. In this episode, you’ll learn how to take the time to mentor, set the new standard, create culture, and intentionally plan your succession. You’ll also find the truth behind your legacy at your previous place of employment, how to work on your legacy despite the expectation of your day-to-day work, and the best way to build your legacy over time. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Have you ever considered adding a podcast to your business or brand? It’s a form of content that’s booming, with loads of potential and low barriers to entry. But if you start a podcast, you want to do it right – otherwise, you might be setting your team up for disappointment or burnout. We welcomed an expert in this field, Harry Morton, Founder and CEO of Lower Street, to share his insight and give valuable tips. Make sure you catch the full conversation here.

Being a creative agency is always an adventure. There are so many challenges, but it can be some of the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. What are some of the biggest challenges today’s creative agencies face? The “secret sauce” is gone, clients have gotten wise on how much they should be paying, execution falls flat, and “brand” continues to be hard to explain and internalize. Now, for the really good stuff: what to do about these challenges. We have you covered in this episode. We’d like to invite you to join ForthRight Women: The Cohort. This community is for females who are ambitious in their careers, but want an equally fulfilling personal life. For more information and to join the group, check out ForthRight-Women.com And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

How do you nail your next collaborative session? Brainstorming and strategy sessions can work wonders for your organization – if you do them right. Collaborative work sessions can be a huge help and create that insight your business needs right now. But, it gets tricky really quickly when you have so many voices in the same room. This Quick Hit gives you a few things you can put into action to see results. Check out the full episode here.

A Brand Story is a powerful tool when created and utilized properly. It’s a key differentiator to any business’s success. Unfortunately, too many companies phone it in when it comes to their brand story, or even worse…decide not to create one entirely. At some point, it catches up to them in a bad way. In this episode, we discuss how to ensure you have the right Brand Story to set your foundation and use it as a lens for every decision your brand makes - leading to the ultimate brand and business success. Our example of a brand who leverages their Brand Story to the fullest is Moxy Hotels by Marriott. Do you want to stand out in your industry and get more sales? Show you’re different to attract and retain top talent? Build a brand that drives real business results? Grab your Brand Strategy Workbook at: https://forthright-people.com/brand-strategy And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Are you using text message marketing for your business? It’s a communication channel that traditionally has been kept to personal chatting between friends and family. But, there’s a whole world of possibilities when you think about text messaging from a business sense. In this Quick Hit, we welcomed on Aaron Weiche, the Co-Founder and CEO of Leadferno, who’s helping to create delightful conversations at speed for businesses using messaging to close more leads faster. Catch the full episode here.

When we say “brand,” we mean more than your logo, colors, and fonts. We’re talking about the experience you’re creating and how it’s going to connect emotionally with your client, customer, or consumer. This feels super tangible when you’re talking about products, but what about when you walk into an office building, a restaurant/bar/club, a condo complex, a retail store, an entertainment venue, and beyond? We wanted you to learn from the best of the best in bringing brand to life in physical form, so we welcomed on Ron Novak. Ron is a Foundering Partner and Principal at Drawing Dept, a full-service architectural firm that pursues a diverse range of work. Do you want to stand out in your industry and get more sales? Show you’re different to attract and retain top talent? Build a brand that drives real business results? Grab your Brand Strategy Workbook at: https://forthright-people.com/brand-strategy And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Let’s face it – giving yourself credit and praise is often awkward and uncomfortable. How do you self-promote without putting people off? You can learn how to flatter others as you promote yourself, emphasize the effort behind the accomplishments, and volunteer to teach others an area you excel at. Catch the episode in its entirety here.

Podcasting has grown a TON as a business-building tool over the past couple decades. We’re entering our 3rd year of podcasting, and we continue to find it to be an interesting point of discussion for most people. But what does it take to start - and continue - an awesome podcast for your business or personal brand? We’re excited to share a special peek behind the curtain, as we welcomed on our podcast producer: Max Branstetter! Max is the Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting, the Host of the Wild Business Growth Podcast, and writes the Podcasting to the Max newsletter - where podcasting meets entrepreneurship (and terrible puns). Do you want to stand out in your industry and get more sales? Show you’re different to attract and retain top talent? Build a brand that drives real business results? Grab your Brand Strategy Workbook at: https://forthright-people.com/brand-strategy And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Marketing, marketing, marketing. It’s everywhere you look, and we all know it’s important for growing your business. We believe a marketing team can be a phenomenal addition to your team. In this Quick Hit, we welcome marketing extraordinaire Jeff Reynolds, Founder and President of Reynolds+Myers and Author of The Monster That Ate Marketing, to share his insight on the best way to hire a marketing team for your organization. Catch the full episode here.

Too often, design becomes a purely creative exercise. This is a HUGE missed opportunity. When used correctly, design can be a tremendous asset in helping people think differently, flex different tools in their toolkits, and get to unique solutions that wouldn’t otherwise come to fruition. We wanted you to learn from a trusted expert in the worlds of design and business, so we welcomed on Paul Stonick, Vice President of SCADpro - a collaborative design studio connecting current and future art and design professionals with business leaders to solve real-world challenges. He’s also a founding cohort member of Punks & Pinstripes, a private network of transformation executives. Do you want to stand out in your industry and get more sales? Show you’re different to attract and retain top talent? Build a brand that drives real business results? Grab your Brand Strategy Workbook at: https://forthright-people.com/brand-strategy And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Happiness at work – is it really possible? You bet! And it can improve lots of other areas of your life, as well. The hard part is making the changes needed to find that happiness. In this Quick Hit, catch a couple of the points you can put into practice. Listen to the rest here.

Have you thought about using social media to grow your popularity? It helps to view social through a marketing lens - whether you’re using it for your business or your personal brand. When you take this approach, it requires intention, a narrative, and a strategy. But what are the best ways to make your brand pop on social media? We wanted you to learn from a true thought leader in the space, so we welcomed on AJ Kumar, The Digital Maestro at The Limitless Company. They transform your thought leadership into entertaining short-form vertical videos designed to create attention on social media. Do you want to stand out in your industry and get more sales? Show you’re different to attract and retain top talent? Build a brand that drives real business results? Grab your Brand Strategy Workbook at: https://forthright-people.com/brand-strategy And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

Audio marketing can open so many doors for you and your business when done right. There are just some key decisions to make: public or private podcasting? Audio or video? What should you talk about? We have you covered, as Nora Sudduth – Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Hello Audio – joined in to share her audio brilliance and answer your questions on making an impact with the medium. Listen to the full episode here.

This episode is designed to assist you in the next step of executing your brand and all the challenging and scary things it brings with it! You’ve defined your brand character, developed your TOV (Tone of Voice), and next comes the messaging. But what does that really entail? Bringing the brand you’ve spent countless hours creating to life can give you an “OH $^!t” moment. But don’t worry. We have you covered and give you the tools you need so you can put your plan into action! If you haven’t already listened to our episodes on brand character and TOV, go download them NOW! Do you want to stand out in your industry and get more sales? Show you’re different to attract and retain top talent? Build a brand that drives real business results? Grab your Brand Strategy Workbook at: https://forthright-people.com/brand-strategy And as always, if you need help in building your Marketing Smarts, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ WORKSHEETS https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop