The Brand Revivalist

LaTricia Morris

The Brand Revivalist speaks to founders building legacy brands with conviction. Expect strategy-first conversations on positioning, messaging, offers, and brand experience, so you stop blending in and start leading with clarity. Take the connection further: thebrandrevivalist.com

  1. Sep 17

    The 4 Psychology Triggers Behind Why Influencer Marketing WORKS

    Influencer marketing is projected to hit $45 billion, but the real story has little to do with the influencers and is bigger than ads, followers, or big budgets. I’m breaking down why influence actually works and how smaller brands can use the same buyer psychology to build trust, authority, and demand without playing the giant-company game. I’ll explore why massive followings don’t automatically create conversions, why micro- and nano-brands are quietly outpacing larger competitors, and why personal brands are becoming one of the most powerful forces in the market. I also look at why companies like Dyson are leaning into influencer partnerships and user-generated content and what that reveals about where attention and trust are really going. You'll discover: The four mechanisms behind influencer marketing that smaller brands can useWhy borrowed trust matters more than follower countHow identity and status shape buying behaviorWhy culture, vibe, and emotional state can move people from scrolling to buyingHow to reverse-engineer influencer tactics without needing an influencer budget I also draw on Leanne Mosley’s take on becoming an industry icon (and how this factors into big brands using influencers to bridge a very real gap) and Seth Godin’s insights on identity, status, and the idea that ‘people like us do things like this. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really driving influence, trust, and buying behavior in today’s market.

  2. Aug 20

    The Marketing Behind the Most Memorable Brands

    Matthew Roda explains how the business winning in today's market are those moving with intention, protecting their human edge, and refusing to skip the foundational work that actually creates trust, loyalty, and long-term growth. LaTricia Morris, The Brand Revivalist® and owner of Ox and Iron, connects with Matthew Roda, founder of Led by Jesus and Lead By Example Marketing, for a conversation that cuts through the hype around AI, SEO, and quick-fix growth tactics. If you've been told to automate everything, churn out more content, or rebuild your marketing from scratch because “SEO is dead,” this episode gives you a clearer, calmer path forward. Matthew shares how he helps faith-forward business owners align their messaging, positioning, and customer journey before touching paid ads or website updates. He breaks down why a beautiful website still fails if the brand voice is hollow, why AI-generated content can quietly erase the soul of your business, and why the fastest path to loyalty is still grounded in clarity, consistency, and genuine human connection. You'll discover: How to use AI without losing your voiceWhy messaging and positioning have to come before redesigns, ads, or automationThe customer journey mistakes that cost businesses money long after the first clickWhy SEO still matters and what has actually changed with AI searchThe simplest local marketing moves that can still drive real growth, especially for trades and service businesses Matthew also shares a deeply personal framework for leading a business with faith instead of fear, including his ideas of checking in before checking boxes, trusting God more than simply having faith, and clearing the runway so distraction does not drown out discernment. This episode is an honest look at what it takes to build a business that grows without pulling you away from your family, your peace, or your purpose. Essential listening if you are a business owner, marketer, or faith-driven entrepreneur trying to figure out what to embrace, what to ignore, and how to build something that still feels unmistakably human. LaTricia Morris is the brand revivalist and owner of Ox and Iron. Matthew Roda is the founder of Led by Jesus and Lead By Example Marketing, known for helping businesses align strategy, messaging, and marketplace ministry with purpose-driven growth. Connect with Matthew at Matthew@leadbyexamplemarketing.com, or visit ledbyjesus.com and leadbyexamplemarketing.com.

  3. Jun 11

    Invisible Owners Create Invisible Companies: The New Rules of AI Search

    A company can lose visibility overnight without doing anything wrong. Search has changed. On The Brand Revivalist® podcast, LaTricia Morris sits down with Jimi Gibson, Vice President at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, to break down what is happening as Google removes the “10 blue links,” AI Overviews expand, and more searches end without a click. We talk about why business owners are seeing traffic drop, how AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are changing discovery, and what it takes to stay visible when the rules are being rewritten in real time. Jimi shares Thrive’s research across 2,400 queries and 400 businesses, including a stat that should get every founder’s attention: nearly half of business owners were effectively invisible in AI-driven search. We also unpack why AI models tend to trust people over logos, how executive visibility impacts trust and deal size, and what you can do in a 30-day sprint to tighten your brand signals, clean up your profiles, and stop confusing both humans and machines. In this conversation, we cover: Why organic search is dropping and what “zero-click” really meansHow AI models pull from training data and live retrieval (the “pizzeria effect”)Why “invisible owners create invisible companies”The business case for executive visibility and personal brand in the AI eraWhere AI is looking for signals (LinkedIn, YouTube, reviews, third-party validation)A simple content framework you can use all year (the five-finger method)What to prioritize in your first 30 days to regain traction Get the Business Visibility Index report and 30-day email series: https://businessvisibilityindex.com Connect with Jimi Gibson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimi-gibson/ Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: https://thriveagency.com Subscribe for more conversations on building a brand and business you genuinely love.

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The Brand Revivalist speaks to founders building legacy brands with conviction. Expect strategy-first conversations on positioning, messaging, offers, and brand experience, so you stop blending in and start leading with clarity. Take the connection further: thebrandrevivalist.com