If you’ve listened to us for any amount of time, you know how much we believe in building a strong brand and cultivating it from the ground up to carry your business to the heights you aim for. Steve Robinson, former CMO of Chick-fil-A, joined us to share his wisdom on how leading your business with brand can lead to success. You won’t want to miss the full episode here.

Thought leadership - when done right - can be a fantastic way to build your credibility and bring in new business. It also allows you to influence and shape the industry in ways that align with your POVs and offerings. But how exactly do you roll out thought leadership for yourself, your team, and your organization? We wanted you to learn from a brilliant mind in the space, so we welcomed on Joe Zappa, Founder and CEO of Sharp Pen Media. They offer C-level marketing strategy, content, and PR for adtech and martech companies. 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

Navigating the PR world can be a challenge - especially when your results fall short of your expectations. There are so many channels out there, from TV to social media influencers. In this Quick Hit, we highlight 2 myths we’ve seen over the years. The kind of PR we’re referring to here is “earned media,” something that gets you coverage without having to pay for it. Catch the original episode here.

There’s organic media and paid media. The latter can bring about muuuuuch bigger results in your marketing efforts - if you do it right. So, how do you get the most out of paid media? You’ll want to leverage influencer marketing, invest enough to break through and create an ecosystem, amplify content and placements across your channels, and know how the paid media KPIs impact business KPIs. You’ll also be faced with the decision of hiring an influencer marketing agency or going at it yourself, determining the most effective paid media platforms, and overcoming common mistakes with paid media. We wanted you to learn from a dynamic leader who knows all sides of paid media, so we welcomed on Amy Scalia. She’s an on-air host for Local 12, the Managing Editor of Cincinnati Refined, and started and runs the foundation PSNEVERGIVEUP with her husband. 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

We welcomed guest Mike DaRe, President of Smarts Agency, who - like us - knows the difference between telling a story and telling a compelling story that gets attention. That’s the story your audience longs to hear! Consumers can see straight through a story that is inauthentic and created for the sake of having an original origin, for example, versus a brand communicating from a place of knowing exactly who they’re talking to and what they want to hear. This Quick Hit gives you real-world questions and examples you can relate to. Catch the full episode here.

It’s that time of the year again…strategy planning! What worked for you this year? How do you want to position yourself next year? Guide successful strategy planning by asking what you want to be when you grow up, what needs to be true in order to achieve it, what success looks like, and whether your organization is inspired and motivated. Let’s knock the next year out of the park. 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

We have found ourselves in an environment where hiring can be challenging. Finding quality candidates can be even more difficult. Hiring is not an exact science by any means, but this Quick Hit gives you 2 strategic steps you can take to set your company up for success. Make sure to listen to the full episode here.

You need to know exactly what to look for when choosing the right agency for you and your business. With the ever-changing agency environment comes different expectations. Join us as we welcome friend and special guest, Scott Lucas from Sterling Brands. 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

Not all those in the PR world love the idea of a stunt. Do they work? Sure. They are intended to wow - and when done well, for the right brand, they can deliver the desired reaction from consumers. A drama-filled stunt can provide excitement, but there also needs to be a level of engagement - which requires you to do your homework and planning BEFORE the stunt takes place. In this Quick Hit, we invite you to listen to real-world examples of our experiences. Make sure to catch the full episode with tried and true tips here.

You can’t achieve your goals - in work or life - without the support from others. Your inner circle makes a world of difference. Finding your inner circle comes down to coming up with criteria, creating a plan that breaks down how you’ll build your circle, deciding how you’ll continue to cultivate the inner circle you’ve built, and looking for ways to proactively support your inner circle. Follow these steps and you’ll have an amazing support system to help you achieve your dreams. 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

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! Be sure to catch the full episode here.

You’re working really hard, making connections with the “right” people. You should be getting close to a promotion, right? Well, it’s not always that clean and simple. The road to promotion is one many of us have traveled in our careers. We discuss it often with our coaching clients and want to give it to you straight in this episode. Based on our evaluation of candidates for promotion, we shed light on how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success more quickly than the approach you may be currently taking. 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

In this Quick Hit, we look at what the client can put into action to create a better relationship with the agency. This produces better work and a smoother, more enjoyable process for all involved. Relationships can be tricky, but we have you covered with specific, actionable steps to take for positive outcomes. Listen to the full episode here.

B2B marketing is a great way to attract business - and a great way to waste money, if you’re not careful. This works in your favor when you continue to focus on demand generation. But it’s easier said than done. So how do you increase demand for your products or services through B2B marketing tactics? We wanted you to learn from a true pro in the space, so we welcomed on Deanna Shimota, CEO of GrowthMode Marketing. They’re a demand generation agency focused on driving long-term growth. 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

Many of us have traveled the road to promotion in our careers. We discuss it often with our coaching clients and want to give it to you straight. Based on our evaluation of candidates for promotion, we shed light on how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success more quickly than the approach you may be currently taking. Check out the full episode here.

How do you crack the code with Gen Zers? There’s a lot to consider, and any success can feel more like lightning in a bottle than a trusted marketing strategy. It helps to hear from the source - and we have you covered! We welcomed on a very special guest who’s been mentioned many times on this podcast - Anne’s daughter, Corinne Westbrook. Corinne is here to share what Gen Zers are thinking when they process your content and decide whether you’re worth their attention. 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

This Quick Hit gives an “under-the-tent” sneak peek from the corporate world of mistakes agencies could have avoided. You are likely never going to hear them from clients - and if you do, it’s most likely too late. Join us as we discuss mistakes you may be making and give you the tools to correct and move forward. Listen to the full episode here.

Digital media can open doors for your business - no matter what type of business you have. But it’s easier said than done. How do you leverage digital media to the point you actually achieve business results instead of wasting money? We wanted you to learn from a duo who truly knows what they’re doing in the space, so we welcomed on Blake Pinsker and Torii Rowe. They’re the Founder and Head of Acquisition, respectively, at DREAMLABS, a performance marketing agency specializing in media buying, ad creative, and strategic investment. 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

The desire to provide your clients or customers with the best experience should not be tossed to the side. In today’s environment across many industries, finding employees is a challenge. Finding employees who provide good customer service can be seemingly impossible. This Quick Hit gives you real-world examples of those who have done it right, and those who missed the mark. Catch the full episode here.

Many are struggling to figure out how to make decisions about their business amidst an uncertain economy. In this episode, we discuss how you can stay resilient by adopting “Test-and-Learn” practices. This is the cycle of doing, learning, refining, and repeating. It allows for fast-cycle iteration, saving money and time, and it can be applied to all aspects of your business. We talk about specific practices and examples based on our experience so you can immediately integrate Testing-and-Learning into your business today. 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

Oftentimes, brand identity in the B2B space is overlooked and the lack of attention and action is a huge miss. In this Quick Hit, we welcome Dave Necessary of Gardner Business Media and gain insight on how you can improve your brand presence in the B2B space. You can catch the full episode here.

Virtual Assistants (VAs) can be a huuuuge help for your business. Imagine how much time you could free up for yourself while not being worried about things falling through the cracks. Use VAs to grow your business by having them do the tasks that will enable the team, having them do the tasks that disproportionately consume your attention, having them extend customer service in off-hours, and choosing the right VA for the job. We wanted you to learn from someone with an incredible resume of partnering with VAs, so we welcomed on Molly Rose Speed. She’s the creator of Virtual Assistant Academy and Virtual Assistant Management. 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

It’s critical for women to keep raising other women into important roles that shape business and our world. What if we not only trailblaze the path, but make it wider for those who follow? In this Quick Hit, we bring you some key mistakes you can avoid to help those you manage exceed their goals. Make sure to listen to the full episode here.

So many of us women deserve to be in the leadership positions we dream of. But, we struggle getting there due to outdated beliefs - some environmental, some due to archaic processes, and some due to us getting in our own way. This is exactly why we launched ForthRight Women (FRw) - to help us overcome what is holding us back. 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. But what if you don’t have a village? How do you make time to prioritize yourself? And why does everyone else have to have an opinion? We have all the answers, as this is an area we’re super, super, super passionate about. 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

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 Quick Hit, which brings you real-world examples of how to navigate these personalities. Make sure to catch the full episode here for strategies you can implement to make this person easier to work with.

This week, we’re back with another Marketing Smarts Moment that’s an entire episode. We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Jill Morenz, the President and CEO of Aviatra Accelerators. Jill and Aviatra are all about supporting, enabling, and lifting female entrepreneurs. Hear the biggest challenges female entrepreneurs face, how to get started, focus on your mission, why women give up, and how to find the community that supports you during the good and bad times. Sign up for the Second Act Bootcamp, which starts Friday, September 29th, 2023, and download Woman to Woman: Advice from Female Entrepreneurs. 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

Being an influencer has grown from a hobby to a lucrative business for many. Platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have given celebrity status to everyday people seemingly overnight. Is this all about luck or being at the right place at the right time? Not entirely. Becoming an influencer that actually gets hired comes by following certain truths. Join us in this Quick Hit as we discuss what these are and start creating opportunities you may be missing out on. Listen to the full episode here.

For this episode, we welcome special guest Andy Snyder, Brand Manager at Rhinegeist Brewery. He discusses brand as a key means for differentiation in a crowded category - in this case (pun intended), craft beer. Brand is THE starting place for any company to build the right emotionally-led foundation to connect with consumers. It’s those emotional connections that - when built authentically - drive consumers to choose you more often, indefinitely. 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

You need to know exactly what to look for when choosing the right agency for you and your business. With the ever-changing agency environment comes different expectations. In this Quick Hit, Scott Lucas from Sterling Brands joined us to discuss how the agency focus should be on problem-solving, not process-following. Catch the full episode here.

Impostor Syndrome is very real and very common. How do you combat it? It comes down to embracing the 80/20 rule, being brave enough to step outside the box, becoming a lifelong learner, and getting in front of managing change. We wanted you to learn from a true expert in the space, so we welcomed on Ryane LeCesne. She’s the Master Your Mindset Coach at Inspire Brand Consulting. 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

We talk a lot about creating a connection to your consumer, customer, or client. It’s a key element in creating Brand-Love. Consumer research can seem like a massive undertaking, but doing your due diligence by engaging your consumer in a unique fashion can deliver value and shape your business. In this Quick Hit, we share a couple key questions that lead to insightful consumer research. Make sure to check out the full episode here.

For this episode, we welcome special guest Steve Leder, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Badge Design Studio. He discusses an important - and often controversial - topic in the marketing world: creative strategy. We often talk the importance of a brief because it gets everyone on the same page. It’s imperative the brief translates into a creative strategy the entire team can get on board with from the get-go to produce the desired result. We dive deep into how to combat the challengers like ego, clarity, and relationships that get in the way of this. 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

Creating the name of your business, brand, or product is one of the most stressful times for entrepreneurs. Launching your “baby” into the world is both exciting and anxiety-ridden, which also makes naming very emotional. This can unfortunately lead to poor decisions. In this Quick Hit, we give real-world examples and explain what to avoid. Make sure to catch all 4 points in the full episode here.

This week, we’re making the entire episode a Marketing Smarts Moment. We’re honored to welcome special guest Keltie Knight, the 3-Time Emmy Award-Winning TV Host and Creator of “Superfan.” Hear how to achieve your goals, keep trying and trying, develop your personal brand, and why women often focus on so much comparison. You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes of Keltie’s new show “Superfan,” which airs Wednesday at 9pm on CBS, starting August 9th. 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

From the lack of willing employees to overpaying for warm bodies, it’s more important than ever to hold ourselves and our employees accountable. If we don’t, we compromise our culture - making it harder to bring in and retain quality talent. This Quick Hit gives you “In the Trenches” real-world examples to help you navigate this challenge. Catch the full episode here.

Have you thought about how you’re going to approach the later years of your career? It’s an area so many of us don’t have a roadmap for. Successful succession planning means defining the legacy you want to leave, firming up your business and brand to operate independently, putting your talent in a position to grow and prosper, and planning your exit strategy. We’re of course NOT financial advisors, so we welcomed on Nick Bour. He’s the Founder and CEO of Inspire Wealth, a financial company providing wealth building and retirement planning services to residents of Michigan, Ohio, and Massachusetts. 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

People often find themselves on a career path that leads directly to a management position, when they are perfectly happy in their current role as a doer. Not everyone is cut out to be a manager - and that’s okay. In this Quick Hit, we discuss how to carve out your own path to success without the trajectory to manager. Make sure to listen to the full episode here.

The digital space is crowded. It’s hard to capture enough attention for your content to break through the noise. Dan Gadd, SVP of Growth for the Atlanta Dream WNBA and former Sr. Director of Digital Strategy for the Atlanta Falcons, calls it “a street fight for attention!” You need a mindset shift that embraces the reality that “there is no reach without reaction.” Dan’s proven framework is your guide for getting this reaction and creating digital content people want to watch. 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

Mike Brown, Founder and CEO of Rebel Mettle Brewery, joined us to talk how their success is as much about creating community within Rebel Mettle as it is integrating into the Cincy community. We talk about the 3 crucial brand questions: Who am I? How am I different? Why would you want me? It’s important to get this right from the beginning to allow your community to know who you are. Listen to the full episode here.

So many workplace struggles can be alleviated by starting with mindset. What is your current set of beliefs and expectations? How is this impacting your ability to feel content and excel? Shift your mindset to better excel at work by believing it to see it, focusing on MY career, MY responsibility, realizing you can lead at any level, and managing your energy. We wanted you to learn from the Mindset Monk himself, so we welcomed on V. Krishna Lakkineni. He’s the CEO of ROI Media Works, an Investor, TEDx speaker, and Author of 3 Amazon Best Sellers. 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

People decisions are hard to make for many managers and leaders. Making the choice to fire an employee can be difficult, unless there’s egregious misconduct. So often, team members are kept on - especially if they are a high performer - when they should really be let go. This Quick Hit gives you 2 things to consider if you’re struggling to identify whether it’s time to say goodbye. For the full list, catch the full episode here.

As a leader, your image and reputation are paramount in order to command the respect you need to influence. Personal Brand Characteristics have the potential to lead to behaviors and actions that can undermine and sabotage your brand. Although this applies equally to males and females, there are certain Characteristics that show up more consistently in females that can lead to significant challenges. Join us as we highlight 4 tendencies we see most often that may not be moving you towards your goals of becoming a strong female leader. 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

Have you ever landed a role as a manager and thought, “Now what?” How do you transition from one role to another without abandoning responsibilities? Or define your new role successfully? Make sure to catch this Quick Hit with 2 of the 4 tools you need now. Listen to the full episode here.

We spend a lot of time talking about how to put branding and marketing practices into action. We thought you’d appreciate hearing it from the other side of the table for a change! We’re excited to welcome on one of our clients to talk about how our collaborative work to evolve their mission, vision, and values has transformed his business. He’s Scott Farmer, and he’s the CEO of LYP Health Management. They’re a patient contact center focusing exclusively on healthcare and medical organizations. Let’s explore what worked well in this collaboration. 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

“How can I bring more of myself to work?” We get this question a lot. In fact, it can sometimes feel like we have 2 personalities: 1 at work, and 1 in our personal lives. But unlike many people think, the goal isn’t to fuse these. Listen to this Quick Hit as we navigate 2 of the 4 steps to appropriately achieve the balance you may be seeking. Catch the full-length episode here.

Why is Brand-Love important? Because 90% of decisions are made from the heart. As consumers, we are constantly inundated, which means setting your business apart from the competition requires you to emotionally connect to your consumers. After learning the tools we discuss in this episode, check out Anne’s book “The Super-Highway of Relevancy: Getting More People to Choose Your Brand, More Often, Indefinitely” (available on Amazon here) for a deeper dive! 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

Scott Mautz is Founder of Profound Performance, a popular author, keynote speaker, and our prior business coach! Oftentimes, we think we need to be the named leader in order to lead. This is far from the truth. In this Quick Hit, we bring you audience questions from our “In the Trenches” segment. Don’t miss out on the 4 tips in the full episode here.

You want to be a leader. How do you take that into your own hands? Get very clear on your personal brand and clean out what is not serving you, develop your vision and declare it out loud on repeat, surround yourself with supporters and hire a coach, and build your reputation and skills beyond your current role. Take these to heart and you’ll be on the right path to keep rising in your career. 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