
Let's Talk About Becoming the Brand with Jack Appleby
10/02/23 • 36 min
Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Let’s Talk About Brand!
I’ve been talking to today’s guest for a couple of years now about coming on the program–and I have to say, it's a much more interesting story now than it would have been when we first started talking about having him on. He has done so much more with his personal brand! We can’t wait to share with you the lessons he’s learned along the way.
If you are part of #MarketingTwitter, you definitely know his name. And I, for one, happen to love how he shows up with a point of view that he can back up with experience.
I am excited to welcome Jack Appleby!
Tune in as we talk about:
[00:00] Introductions
[01:43] Welcome Jack Appleby!
[04:41] When working to build a personal brand, freely share your insights to build a community that will help you establish a strong personal brand.
[06:21] How did Jack develop from a horribly socially anxious kid to leading a community of followers who feel connected to him?
[08:48] What was the moment when Jack realized what he was building could create bigger opportunities for himself (and the companies he worked for)?
[15:02] Jack never started out to be a content creator; when was he ready to take the leap and become one?
[17:22] How did Jack have the confidence to take over Future Social from Morning Brew?
[23:23] The internet can be a terrible place, so how does Jack prevent it from holding him back? What advice does he have for younger marketers who are starting to build their brands on social media?
[25:59] Jack Appleby: Basketball Star? What lessons has Jack brought with him to build a completely different kind of audience?
[34:13] What three things does Jack recommend you do to grow your LinkedIn community?
Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chat
Subscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!
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You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.
Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.
And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at [email protected].
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Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Let’s Talk About Brand!
I’ve been talking to today’s guest for a couple of years now about coming on the program–and I have to say, it's a much more interesting story now than it would have been when we first started talking about having him on. He has done so much more with his personal brand! We can’t wait to share with you the lessons he’s learned along the way.
If you are part of #MarketingTwitter, you definitely know his name. And I, for one, happen to love how he shows up with a point of view that he can back up with experience.
I am excited to welcome Jack Appleby!
Tune in as we talk about:
[00:00] Introductions
[01:43] Welcome Jack Appleby!
[04:41] When working to build a personal brand, freely share your insights to build a community that will help you establish a strong personal brand.
[06:21] How did Jack develop from a horribly socially anxious kid to leading a community of followers who feel connected to him?
[08:48] What was the moment when Jack realized what he was building could create bigger opportunities for himself (and the companies he worked for)?
[15:02] Jack never started out to be a content creator; when was he ready to take the leap and become one?
[17:22] How did Jack have the confidence to take over Future Social from Morning Brew?
[23:23] The internet can be a terrible place, so how does Jack prevent it from holding him back? What advice does he have for younger marketers who are starting to build their brands on social media?
[25:59] Jack Appleby: Basketball Star? What lessons has Jack brought with him to build a completely different kind of audience?
[34:13] What three things does Jack recommend you do to grow your LinkedIn community?
Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chat
Subscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!
Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!
You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.
Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.
And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at [email protected].
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let's Talk About Brand Season 3 Finale with Pat Flynn
It’s the season 3 finale of Let’s Talk About Brand, we have a very special guest, Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income. Pat shares his journey of unintentionally building his personal brand after being laid off from his architecture job. He started sharing his knowledge and experiences on SmartPassiveIncome.com, teaching others how to build successful websites and earn passive income. But Pat's journey goes beyond just building a personal brand. He emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in content creation. We delved into Pat's personal story and extracted valuable lessons on building a brand, business, and community.
Pat Flynn is a successful entrepreneur and passive income advocate. He believes that passive income is achievable through upfront work and strategic automation. Pat has a diverse portfolio of passive income sources, including books, online courses, workshops, and YouTube channel revenue. His dedication and hard work have led to a seven-figure per year income.
Tune in as we talk about:
[00:00] Introductions
[02:21] Let’s clarify this, what is passive income (and what is it not)?
[06:45] What was Pat Flynn’s first entrepreneurial venture?
[4:24] Learn more about some of Pat’s income streams
[10:26] How did Pat start to build his personal brand?
[14:47] How did Pat move his personal brand into a company brand?
[21:46] Pat tells us about the development of Deep Pocket Monster.
[19:00] What does Kimmy look for in the brands that she wants to invest in?
[22:01] We talk about why Kimmy started her own skincare line rather than invest in one and what the experience of launching a new brand was like.
[28:22] Kimmy gives three pieces of advice to someone looking to build a new brand.
Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chat
Subscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!
Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!
You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.
Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.
And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at [email protected].
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Let's Talk About Branding and AI with Chris Carr
One thing I love about this show that happens to me frequently is that the interview essentially turns into a private consulting session for me (that’s how good the information is!)
So today’s topic I have avoided as long as I could and it is now at the point where I can’t ignore it anymore (especially as the social platforms are starting to incorporate it to).
Today I am talking with Chris Carr about the impact of Artificial Intelligence and Branding. Chris is a rising thought leader specifically in AI and is the co-founder and head of Farotek, a digital marketing agency that really has leveraged AI and AI's impact on SEO.
Today we are diving into AI and branding. I'm big on personal branding, but as we discussed today, when it comes to AI, you get out what you put in. We talk about how you can use AI as a partner and as a tool that does not replace the human side. We're also going to get into some big issues right now with the fast growth of AI regarding what content can be used to train the AI, how thought leaders can approach it, and how it changes the rules of the game when it comes to SEO.
Tune in as we talk about:
[03:29] How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) defined?
[05:18] Can AI be trained to sound like you and your brand? What is the best way to train it? Is AI a utility for my brand? Chris tells us what chat priming is and the right and wrong ways to do it.
[11:36] How do you use the AI to know more about your audience?
[13:21] We all know that the information found on the internet is not reliable. So what information is being fed into these AI tools to teach them? Can we rely on it?
[17:34] Can we protect our thought leadership from feeding the AI and eventually from informing our competition?
[20:49] How is AI impacting SEO performance on content creation?
[23:08] Chatbots are a rudimentary AI. Some things that Chris has seen would blow your mind![25:31] Will AI replace humans?
[27:07] What are three ways brands can get started using AI to help them with their branding efforts?
Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chat
Subscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!
Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!
You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.
Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.
And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at [email protected].
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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