Brand You Personal Branding

If you're in the business of "you", your story will end up being one of the most important components of your marketing plan. In this episode, you'll learn the 7 elements of a Signature Story: Paradise Disaster Reluctant Hero Fleeting Victory Devastating Defeat Moment of Grace Final Victory There are also components within a story that move the narrative forward: Elephant in The Room Story Behind the Story Breaking News Little Known Facts To read my Signature Story, click here. Click Below To Get on the MK Insider Email List: mikekim.com/mkinsider

In this episode, I share my approach to clarifying my purpose, vision, mission, goals, and tasks. Tune in, and you'll also hear about some big changes to the podcast, namely why I'm going to end this show at episode 150. There's no shortage of talk on concepts like purpose, vision, and mission and those words are often used interchangeably. For me, I see them in a certain hierarchy, which helps me see them sequentially. For example, this is my Purpose Statement in life: • The purpose of my life is to be love, enjoy abundance, and do generous deeds for myself and others. • The vision I have to manifest my purpose (at least business-wise) is to commit the next 25 years of my life to connect influencers for greater impact in the world. • The mission now might be a clear and compelling statement like, "I will host 4 events per year, 3 in the U.S. and 1 overseas, to connect influencers for greater impact so they can collaborate to solve big problems in the world." • The goals might then be something like "Have an average attendance of 40 people per event" or "Generate $250,000 per year with those events." • The tasks would then be obvious: book speakers, secure venues, create marketing campaigns, and so forth. If you're interested in doing this exercise for yourself, simply use the framework I've listed above and fill in your own thoughts. Borrow my purpose statement for now, and change out the words so it reads: The purpose of my life is to be ____, enjoy ____, and do ____ for myself and others. Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

In this episode, I share the approach to goal setting that I learned at Tony Robbins' Date with Destiny seminar in West Palm Beach, FL. Date with Destiny was one of the most powerful and important events I've ever attended, and though I can't do the impact justice through a podcast, I felt one of the best things I could share would be Tony's approach to goal-setting. If you're anything like me, goal-setting is a mixed bag. There are a lot of good goal-setting frameworks out there, but they're also easy to get tired of. I found myself in that boat and was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this one. The Tony Robbins Guide to Year-End Goal Setting: Set 4 categories: 1. Things & Stuff, 2. Experiences, 3. Treasure, 4. Contributions Write down 1, 3, 5, or 10 next to each goal to represent the years Write down your one-year goals and rank the top 4 Then ask 4 follow up questions for each goal The 4 Follow-Up Questions: Why to you want to accomplish this goal? What is the pain you will feel if you don't accomplish this goal? What is the pleasure you'll get from accomplishing this goal? How will accomplishing this goal contribute to others? Go to mikekim.com/141 to view these on a web browser. Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

I have committed to living everyday in my Zone of Genius. The Zone of Genius is a concept penned by one Gay Hendricks in a book titled The Big Leap. Hendricks contends that all of our problems in life stem from one BIG problem: The Upper Limit Problem (or ULP! for short). The Upper Limit Problem essentially prevents us from sustained enjoyment of our success … because we subconsciously don't feel we deserve it. Thus, we end up sabotaging ourselves so that we somehow fall back into our lesser selves. The zone ABOVE the Upper Limit Problem is what he calls the Zone of Genius. The Zone of Genius is where we truly thrive, where our very best talents and abilities allow us to expand everyday in success, love and abundance - and by doing so, inspire others to do the same. There are 4 false beliefs that prevent us from living in our Zone of Genius: that we are fundamentally flawed in some way that by succeeding, we're being disloyal or leaving people in our past behind that we are a burden to the world that we must dim the bright lights of our brilliance so we don't outshine someone in our past Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

On this episode, I peel back the curtain to share the opening keynote from my recent conference Influence & Impact. Part of the reason I'm doing this is because, well, I'm really sick and can barely talk right now! But I still wanted to add value to you this week and publish a fresh podcast episode. Tune in and you'll hear the heart behind why I hosted this event, and some key points that will help you gain clarity in your own personal brand building journey. I ask several questions in this session, and I encourage you to ponder them yourself. What pisses you off? What breaks your heart? What is the big, interesting problem you're trying to solve? When we get clarity on this things, we step on the path towards greater influence and greater impact. Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

I'm a big baseball fan (go Yankees!) and been watching a lot of playoff baseball of late. That got me thinking about 5-tool players. In baseball, a 5-tool player can hit for power, hit for average, run, throw, and play great defense. These players are invaluable to a team, but they also have clearly delineated roles, even if they can do EVERYTHING well. In the thought leadership space, I see 5-tool players as people who can: Speak Write Coach Consult Market This has a huge impact on your income streams. Why? If you can speak, then you can keynote, host seminars, or podcast. If you can write, you can monetize books and blog posts. If you can coach, you can provide 1-on-1 services, group coaching cohorts, or run mastermind groups. If you can consult, you can provide strategy, tactics, or advice for high fees. If you can market, you can do that for others (or for yourself, and save a ton of expenses) I have a new saying: "Money flows to mastery and flees from mediocrity." That means, even if you do all these things well, you still have to tell the market which of these skills you are a MASTER of ... and there can only be one. Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

You have a unique purpose to fulfill. Maybe you've discovered what you're wired for at an early age. Perhaps you've recently reached a milestone and found that you have not nearly tapped into the meaningful life you were meant to live. Maybe you know your purpose but have drifted from it. Kevin Monroe is captivated by the idea that a higher purpose exists for life, leadership, and service. He believes that people who find and fulfill their higher purpose have more fun, experience greater fulfillment, and make the world better and brighter for everyone else. Kevin is the founder of the Navigating North Summit which features conversations with well-known thought and business practitioners who have made significant impact through their purpose-powered pursuits. The Navigating North Summit includes Marshall Goldsmith, Todd Henry, Bernadette Jiwa, and yours truly! Get a free ticket to the Navigating North Summit here: navigatingnorthsummit.com Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: This is a thriving Facebook community for listeners of this podcast. You get direct access to me, additional insights into each weekly episode, and live broadcasts and walkthroughs, all free. Grow your network and get valuable business-building tips here: Join the Brand You Community Facebook group » Would You Leave an iTunes Review? If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review. It's one of the best ways to get word out about the show. Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. Yes, I'd love to leave an iTunes review! »

From the moment you land your first client, you're in the "business life cycle." Recently, my friend Thomas Lee walked me through the 9 stages of the business life cycle over dinner and I knew I had to share it with you on the podcast. It was like getting an MBA in one conversation. In addition to being a small business consultant and executive coach, Tom has also served as the President of Full Line Collection Inc., a high-end distributor of jewelry and accessories in highly competitive garment district in the heart of New York City for 11 years. Tom shares incredibly valuable insight that has kept him at the forefront of the fashion industry, and I know this framework will help you think longer-term about your own business. The 9 Stages of the Business Life Cycle: Birth stage Infancy stage Toddler stage Teenage stage Young adult stage Prime stage Aging stage Institutional stage Death Today's Featured Resource: The 9 Stages of the Business Life Cycle: This free worksheet will help you map out the trajectory of your business and determine which stage you're currently in. (Email required) Get the 9 Stages of the Business Life Cycle Guide now » Connect with Thomas Lee online: Tom's blog: thomasjaylee.com Tom's LinkedIn Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: This is a thriving Facebook community for listeners of this podcast. You get direct access to me, additional insights into each weekly episode, and live broadcasts and walkthroughs, all free. Grow your network and get valuable business-building tips here: Join the Brand You Community Facebook group » Would You Leave an iTunes Review? If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review. It's one of the best ways to get word out about the show. Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. Yes, I'd love to leave an iTunes review! »

No other framework has impacted my marketing, message, and business more than Donald Miller's StoryBrand framework. I first connected with Don in April 2016 when he contacted me to work with him on a book about the StoryBrand framework. That book is out now: Building A StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen (Amazon) Don joins me on this episode of the podcast to walk you through the entire 7-step framework. You'll also get unique insight into how we worked on this book and other key takeaways including: How Don pivoted from being a memoirist to launching StoryBrand and becoming The important marketing lesson Don learned from sitting next to a man reading his own book on a plane The single biggest shift you need to make in your marketing How the StoryBrand framework works in politics, and why Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in the election How to create your very own BrandScript that keeps your marketing message on point The StoryBrand framework provides you with the ultimate competitive advantage, revealing the secret for helping your customers understand the compelling benefits of using your products, ideas, or services. Whether you are the marketing director of a multibillion dollar company, the owner of a small business, a politician running for office, or the lead singer of a rock band, Building a StoryBrand will forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers. Resources Mentioned On This Episode: Get your copy of Building A StoryBrand here >> mystorybrand.com StoryBrand Live Workshop 3 Must-Have Forms for Coach, Consultant, Designer, or Freelancer Brand You Community Facebook Group Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

Are you aware of your competitive advantage? Most people don't, and it's because they're not even sure what kind of competitive advantages are out there. In this episode, I unpack 5 competitive distinct advantages: Price Affinity Authority Skill Availability Here are some snippets from today's episode: What I learned about competition during a dinner with the owner of Connecticut's largest moving company. (3:03) The 5 types of competitive advantages you need to be aware of (4:43) The story Ken Davis, founder of SCORRE, told me about why pricing himself so low actually closed doors for his speaking business. (5:59) Why you must set a yearly revenue goal. (7:40) Why you need a "cash-cow" offer. (8:20) How many people really unsubscribe from my email list everytime I send a message. (15:08) How to establish authority even if you don't have clients. (18:50) How being intentional about these 5 things gives you a "marketing grip" that can't be denied. (22:50) Resources Mentioned in This Episode: • Donald Miller and StoryBrand • Ken Davis and the SCORRE Conference Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV