The Brands On Brands Podcast

Brandon Birkmeyer Personal Branding and Leadership
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The Brands On Brands podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer brings you personal branding, career, and leadership tips every week! Brands On Brands is a top 10 personal branding podcast for executives, consultants, coaches, content creators & entrepreneurs! Learn how to build authority and position yourself as #1 in your industry from the world's top personal branding and content marketing experts. Want more? Get our personal branding and creator economy newsletter, Brands On Brands Weekly at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com Your host, Brandon Birkmeyer, spent 18 years crafting the marketing and brand strategy for Forbes Top 100 Brands at the largest ad agencies in the U.S. Today, he is a personal branding coach working with speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, executives, and other creators. Learn more about Brandon and his bestselling book, Front & Center Leadership at: https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com

  1. Leading in the Age of AI: Why Great Leaders Don't Run Out of Ideas | Ep. 350

    17H AGO

    Leading in the Age of AI: Why Great Leaders Don't Run Out of Ideas | Ep. 350

    Today's episode is a little different. Instead of a traditional interview or solo breakdown, I'm sharing the audio from a recent keynote I delivered called "Leading in the Age of AI: How Leaders Stand Out Today." AI is changing how work gets done—but more importantly, it's changing how leaders are evaluated. When everyone has access to the same tools, the same information, and even the same AI-generated insights, the question becomes: How do you actually stand out? In this talk, I share a simple but powerful shift: Your personal brand isn't built on how much content you create—it's built on the quality of your ideas and how consistently you develop and share them. You'll hear: • Why most people struggle to come up with meaningful ideas • Where strong ideas actually come from (hint: it's not social media) • A simple system for capturing and organizing your thinking • How to use AI to process your ideas without replacing your perspective • How to turn everyday thoughts into content that builds your reputation This is a practical framework for leaders, creators, and professionals who want to stand out in a world where everyone can "sound smart." If you've ever felt like you're creating content but not building real authority… this episode will give you a different way to think about it. — 🎤 Interested in bringing this talk to your organization or event? Learn more: www.brandonbirkmeyer.com

    14 min
  2. Why Rambling Kills Your Personal Brand (and How to Stop) | Ep. 349

    APR 16

    Why Rambling Kills Your Personal Brand (and How to Stop) | Ep. 349

    Ever feel like someone is talking… and just won't stop? Or worse—have you ever caught yourself doing it? In this episode, I break down why rambling can quietly damage your personal brand—and what to do instead if you want to come across as clear, confident, and engaging. Based on real-world conversations at meetings, conferences, and networking events, this episode shows you how small communication habits can make a big difference in how people perceive you. If you want to improve your communication skills, build a stronger personal brand, and leave better impressions in every interaction, this is a must-listen. 00:50 Three Ways It Hurts 01:00 Be Clear Not Confusing 02:22 Stop Being Selfish 03:14 Respect Their Time 04:47 Prep Your Talking Points 06:04 Pause And Ask Questions 07:41 Small Talk Has Value 08:45 Wrap Up Key Takeaways This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

    9 min
  3. How to Stand Out at Conferences (3 Proven Networking Strategies) | Ep. 348

    APR 8

    How to Stand Out at Conferences (3 Proven Networking Strategies) | Ep. 348

    How to Maximize Conferences: Pre-Event Prep, In-Event Strategy, and Post-Event Follow-Up We all know that conferences can feel awkward without a plan. Today we discuss the three-part framework to get more out of any event: pre-event, during the event, and after the event. 00:31 Why Events Feel Awkward 01:04 Three Phase Framework  01:43 Pre Event Research 03:06 Reach Out Beforehand 05:25 During Event Strategy 10:07 After Event Follow Up 12:40 Long Term Networking Mindset  This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

    15 min
  4. The 5 Fastest Ways to Build Credibility in Your Industry | Ep. 347

    APR 1

    The 5 Fastest Ways to Build Credibility in Your Industry | Ep. 347

    Five Fast Ways to Build Credibility in Your Industry. Today we talk about five fast, accessible ways to build credibility and reputation in any industry without becoming a full-time creator. First, write original LinkedIn articles regularly (e.g., weekly) to develop a clear perspective and demonstrate thought leadership rather than relying on AI-generated posts. Second, join a local industry group or association to build relationships and stay informed on trends. Third, attend events—both local meetups and major conferences—to learn, network, and gather ideas to fuel future content. Fourth, turn your ideas into a speech or training and volunteer to present at group meetings; record the talk and repurpose clips for LinkedIn. Fifth, create a simple speaking pitch (title, description, key takeaways) to approach meetings, podcasts, publications, and other opportunities, building a searchable portfolio of proof. 00:00 Fast Credibility Framework 01:32 Tip 1 LinkedIn Articles 05:36 Tip 2 Join Associations  07:05 Tip 3 Attend Industry Events 08:40 Tip 4 Create a Talk 11:10 Tip 5 Build a Pitch 13:23 Wrap Up Five Steps This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

    14 min
  5. How to Make Money as a Personal Brand (6 Proven Revenue Streams) | Ep. 346

    MAR 26

    How to Make Money as a Personal Brand (6 Proven Revenue Streams) | Ep. 346

    Six Ways to Get Paid for Your Knowledge. This is how personal brands make money and grow. Today we talk about the best way coaches and creators can make money by sharing their expertise. We dive into six common revenue models including: Services (coaching, consulting, freelancing, agencies, audits, VIP days) Products (digital courses, templates, guides, physical books/journals/merch, and AI-enabled software/apps) Ads (sponsorships, brand deals, newsletter/podcast ads, YouTube AdSense) Deals (licensing/certifications, white-label training, syndication, brand licensing) Events (hosting retreats/masterminds/conferences or paid speaking/workshops) Subscriptions (paid newsletters, Patreon, memberships, masterminds) 00:00 Why Getting Paid Matters 01:34 The SPADES Framework 02:03 Services First Revenue 03:55 Scalable Products 07:11 Ads and Sponsorships 09:11 Deals and Licensing 11:24 Events and Speaking 13:30 Subscriptions and Recurring 15:27 Wrap Up and Next Steps This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

    16 min
  6. How Authors REALLY Become Bestsellers (PR Secrets Revealed) with Lauren Cabello | Ep. 345

    MAR 18

    How Authors REALLY Become Bestsellers (PR Secrets Revealed) with Lauren Cabello | Ep. 345

    Today, we talk to PR strategist and author Lauren Cabello about how nonfiction entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, coaches, and speakers can use book PR to build a personal brand and sustained momentum rather than relying on Amazon sales alone. We dive deep into coordinating a book launch strategy, turning every placement into reusable marketing assets, how podcasts drive more sales, the value of traditional publishing for bookstore distribution, the changing landscape of AI search for authors, and building launch teams.  Learn more about Lauren at: https://laurencobello.com/ Get PR help from Lauren at: https://leveragewithmedia.com/ 00:48 What Author PR Includes 02:40 Building a Launch Plan 04:03 Keeping Momentum After Launch 05:06 PR for Speakers and Coaches 07:06 Earned Media vs Podcasts 09:04 Timing and Lead Time 12:03 Publishing Choices and Deals 12:33 When to Hire a Publicist 20:46 Three PR Needle Movers 25:41 Future of Book Promotion 32:16 Traditional Publishing Benefits  This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

    43 min
  7. What Should You Name Your Channel? Personal Branding Mistakes to Avoid | Ep. 344

    FEB 27

    What Should You Name Your Channel? Personal Branding Mistakes to Avoid | Ep. 344

    How to Name Your Online Channels: Handles, Domains, and Brand Consistency. The episode explains how to choose and manage brand names across online platforms like LinkedIn, social profiles, YouTube, podcasts, newsletters, and websites. 00:00 Naming Your Online Brand 01:09 Claim Handles and Domains 03:01 Show Names and Searchability 04:21 Generic Plus Unique Words 06:12 Different Names for Different Places  08:19 Marketing Beats Clever Names 1 0:35 Simple Naming Checklist This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

    11 min
  8. How Shawn Nelson Built Lovesac Into a Public Company (Founder Branding Lessons) | Ep. 343

    FEB 18

    How Shawn Nelson Built Lovesac Into a Public Company (Founder Branding Lessons) | Ep. 343

    Shawn David Nelson didn't just build a furniture company — he built a brand. In this episode, I sit down with the Founder & CEO of Lovesac to talk about what it really takes to build a business from a college side hustle into a publicly traded company. We cover: • How Shawn turned a giant beanbag into a billion-dollar brand • The power of founder branding in today's media landscape • What most entrepreneurs get wrong about growth • Lessons from going public (Nasdaq) • Why personal brand still matters — even for large companies • Maintaining "top ambition with infinite patience" Shawn shares candid stories about early fame, business failures, scaling retail, celebrity partnerships, and what it takes to stay relevant in a fast-moving world. If you're building a personal brand, launching a company, or trying to grow beyond your current ceiling, this conversation is packed with insight. Learn more about Shawn David Nelson and Lovesac at: 🌐 https://www.shawndnelson.com 00:50 Founder-Led Branding Is Back (and Maybe Unavoidable) 05:15 Richard Branson's 'Rebel Billionaire': The Call That Changed Everything 10:38 The Hard-to-Measure Value of PR, Podcasts, and Personal Brand 16:35 Being Weird on Purpose: Why Lovesac Never Played the Furniture Playbook 23:48 Going All-In on DTC: Purging SKUs, Tesla-Inspired Stores & Scaling Ads 28:02 Fame as a Tool: Founder Brand, Purpose, and the Cost of Staying Visible 33:28 Why the Book & Podcast: CEO Priorities, Grinding for Compounding Results This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

    40 min
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The Brands On Brands podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer brings you personal branding, career, and leadership tips every week! Brands On Brands is a top 10 personal branding podcast for executives, consultants, coaches, content creators & entrepreneurs! Learn how to build authority and position yourself as #1 in your industry from the world's top personal branding and content marketing experts. Want more? Get our personal branding and creator economy newsletter, Brands On Brands Weekly at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com Your host, Brandon Birkmeyer, spent 18 years crafting the marketing and brand strategy for Forbes Top 100 Brands at the largest ad agencies in the U.S. Today, he is a personal branding coach working with speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, executives, and other creators. Learn more about Brandon and his bestselling book, Front & Center Leadership at: https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com

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  • Creator
    Brandon Birkmeyer Personal Branding and Leadership
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    351
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    © 2025 Brandon Birkmeyer Personal Branding and Leadership
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