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Podcast Episode 84: Crash & Learn with Mike Kim

Crash & Learns are where I interview an entrepreneur about a time that they probably don’t want to talk about – a total business failure.

This week, I’m talking to Mike Kim, a marketing consultant and business coach that specializes in branding. Mike has this incredible ability to tell a story.

Since Mike’s first day in the C-Suite of the corporate world, he was plotting to get out of there. I think you’ll find a lot of commonalities with Mike’s story.

Listen in on Episode 084 and you’ll learn

  • What is a “thought leader”?
  • What are the three parts that identify a personal brand?
  • Why it is important to not be so focused on having every piece of work or content your masterpiece – progress over perfect!
  • Why conveying trust is one of the most important things to do when branding
  • Your marketing is in your personal story…
  • Why does your branding need “stickiness”?
  • Endings are just as natural in life as beginnings
  • How to wake up to passion and purpose

LINKS:

Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

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With grit + gratitude,

Xo Lisé

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