Real Personal Branding Podcast - Business Building for Keynote Speakers, Personal Brand, Personal Development, Coaches, Consultants, and Entrepreneurs

When you hear someone on a podcast or a speaking event say, “I 10x-ed my business nearly overnight,” do your lie detector alarms go off? If they don’t, they probably should.

On this episode of the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren gets real about how long it takes most business owners to build a successful operation. She’s been an entrepreneur since 2006, where she started building slow consistent growth, and in 2016, her business soared. And in 2018, when she began investing in herself more consistently, Lauren started to experience greater success. She points out that most business owners who have successful businesses do not experience overnight success. Instead, they plugged away one step at a time, forming a sustainable business model to withstand the test of time.

Despite some personal and professional challenges, the determination to keep her business going led to Lauren's success today. In a quest to remain authentic—even in our loud and proud world—she’s lifting the veil on what it takes to set the stage for continued sustainable success.

Connect with Lauren V. Davis here:

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“Wildfires. Tons of them... all over Sonoma County... I think we are going to have to cancel (the conference - Talent Development Think Tank).” Andy said in November... with far less panic than I would have.

In the next couple of weeks, I watched him and Bennett calmly cancel and postpone their high-end talent development and HR conference they had been planning all year, that had been highlighted as one of the top entrepreneurship events to attend in 2019 in Entrepreneur Mag and Forbes, and that I was literally already packing for!

I was going to be the social media strategist for the entire week’s event.

I was in London with Andy at Chris Ducker’s Youpreneur.com conference (another one of my favorites) a few weeks later and Andy was stepping away quietly from our group to make phone calls to re-arrange the new iteration of the event, again without drama, and again with this intense sense of positivity and calm.

I just watch this guy with admiration. To say I was impressed would be an understatement.

Fast forward a few more months to the event. (They postponed from November to January) and I can honestly say it’s one of the most well-done events I’ve ever been to, let alone worked with, and I was like.... how is this possible?

You'll find out how Andy and Bennett got through wildfires, evacuations, illness, and a number of other catastrophic happenings to pull off one of the nicest events I’ve ever been to.

Here is a link to a well-written outline and explanation of how Andy and Bennett worked together to create this event:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-host-successful-live-conference-event-andy-storch/

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https://www.instagram.com/andy_storch/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/

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https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative

What social media metrics should I measure? How can I make people watch my videos longer? What risks are worth taking in my business? Am I afraid of failure or success? If you've ever asked yourself this question, this episode is for you!

Today, on the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren welcomes guest and content marketing strategist, Stephanie Llewellyn.

Stephanie is the founder of The Social Vine and in this episode, Stephanie shares her accidental journey of building a personal brand during the pandemic and how it now provides personal branding consulting for top beauty industry businesses. Lauren and Stephanie explore the importance of distinguishing between looking successful and being successful, understanding that success may not always appear lavish on the surface.

You’ll also hear Lauren and Stephanie delve into their own experiences of building personal brands and highlight the significance of cultivating genuine connections with followers, shifting the focus away from follower count and analytics. They explore the power of reframing failure and embracing risks as catalysts for business growth.

You’ll hear Stephanie Llewellyn’s recommendations for personal brand creation, starting by identifying what is important to share and setting clear content expectations, emphasizing the value of setting boundaries and curating social media feeds to ensure an authentic and engaging online presence.

They share tips for creating impactful social media content, such as utilizing visual hooks, mastering video editing, and infusing personality and authenticity.

Lauren and Stephanie challenge the common belief that a team can be 100% neccessary for business success and briefly touch on neurodivergence and its impact on personal and professional lives.

Stephanie finds liberation in realizing that ADHD can be a trauma response rather than a permanent diagnosis. Finally, you’ll hear the evolving challenges of managing burnout and shutting down despite an ability to multitask.

You won’t want to miss Stephanie’s insights into what makes a personal brand unique and how to set yourself apart.

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Connect with Stephanie Llewellyn here:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephaniellewellyn

Instagram: instagram.com/thecoolmomceo

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coolmomceo

Trish Taylor spent the early days of her career styling behind the scenes for artists like Ariana Grande on the Grammys, the VMAs, Golden Globes, and more. Lauren and Trish Taylor just met, so you’ll hear two people getting to know one another as they talk about intuitive style, Trish Taylor’s three style tips, and why following your intuition can be revolutionary.

Trish Taylor is a stylist, a brand embodiment coach, who’s committed to helping heart-centered, online entrepreneurs align their outside with their inside so they can start magnetizing content and feel worthy of their expertise. She leverages her unique experiences as a celebrity stylist and as a counselor to empower and equip purpose-driven entrepreneurs and mindful course creators with the mindset shifts and stylish tools they need to step into the most confident version of themselves.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How Trish Taylor’s background as a small-town girl with an interest in fashion turned her into a celebrity stylist and successful entrepreneur.
2. What the term “intuitive style” means and how she uses it to guide her clients to confidence. How do you want to be seen? What feels good on you?
3. Trish Taylor’s three style tips you MUST use.
4. Why the word “flattering” has a negative connotation and what phrase she uses instead.
5. What human design is and how it affected her life as a projector.
6. How Trish Taylor infuses the five love languages into fashion and visibility.
7. Why following her intuition and learning from others without attachment has been revolutionary for her business.
8. Why entrepreneurs must cultivate an awareness of body, mind, and brand before putting themselves out there.
9. Trish Taylor’s assessment quiz and its dead-on accuracy.
10. Her biggest business surprise in the last few months and what she learned from it.

Connect with Lauren V. Davis here:

Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative

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Connect with Trish Taylor

instagram.com/trishtaylor.co/

trishtaylor.co/quiz

Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes guest Sharran Srivatsaa. Sharran Srivatsaa initially met Lauren through their mutual friend, Travis Chappell, and they’ve remained connected over the years after Lauren presented to his real estate mastermind. They’re different industries, but through their calls and chats, Lauren has appreciated Sharran Srivatsaa’s caring personality. This episode is all about building a business, setting goals, and overcoming barriers as an entrepreneur or just going through life in general. Sharran Srivatsaa’s story is about starting with what you have and making a giant impact with it.

Sharran Srivatsaa is the CEO of Srilo Capital, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a respected thought-leadership resource for publications like the Wall Street Journal, Success Magazine, Huffington Post, and Forbes. He’s also the host of the top-rated podcast BUSINESS SCHOOL and is the creator of The 5am Club for entrepreneurs. He lives with his family in Orange County, California.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Sharran Srivatsaa’s background and how he became an entrepreneur and builder of billion-dollar businesses.
2. How he learned to speak English and the key themes he’s noticed in people who are leading purpose-driven, successful lives.
3. Why you should be modeling the support systems of successful entrepreneurs instead of the entrepreneurs themselves.
4. What you can do to find a measurable goal and accountability to continue building your business.
5. Sharran Srivatsaa’s trident of strategic steps you can take to build your personal brand to a recognizable level.
6. The one entrepreneurial myth that he wants to debunk.
7. The book he recommends you read to visualize your ideal life.

Connect with Lauren V. Davis here:

Instagram.com/Ldaviscreative

facebook.com/groups/understandsocialmedia

bit.ly/rpbpodcast

Connect with Sharran Srivatsaa here:

4weekmba.com

instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/