Episode Description:
Building a brand can be challenging for entrepreneurs of any industry. TheCoLab hosts Megan Marsh and Andres Munar welcome special guest, Scott Hudspeth, an entrepreneur and author, for a discussion on what decisions drive the building of a successful brand.

Show Notes:
Having a successful business is about more than just chasing money. It requires building a brand that consumers can trust and that inspires employees to be the best they can be while working for you.

Scott Hudspeth, entrepreneur and author of Millionaire Loan Officer and Agent Mastermind, joins The CoLab hosts Megan Marsh and Andres Munar in this episode. Together, the trio tackle the topics of establishing and building a brand, being persistent and consistent in brand building, and trusting others to help you reach your entrepreneurial goals.

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[04:39] Consumers are more savvy than ever thanks to technology at their fingertips. Selling to them is no longer enough. Consumers want to be coached and educated when considering purchases.
[09:20] When people go from having a job to survive to building their own business, they may still find themselves in survival mode and take the path of least resistance instead of continuing to build up their company, according to Scott.
[11:50] “I could have said ‘I’m done,’ but I’m thankful for that time because I think it showed me there is no get-rich-quick scheme. You have to be very, very, very focused, surround yourself with a small village to grow, and you have to have people hold you accountable.” — Scott Hudspeth.
[15:50] Start today and put yourself out there. Social media is a mirror. It shows people who they are on a social platform. Be yourself and remind people of what you do for a living in a way that makes them want to work with you and recommend you to others.
[21:35] We spend our whole childhood being told not to talk to strangers. We’re fighting that nature when we try to reach out and market to potential customers.
[27:25] A major misconception of brand marketing is that you need social media. You don’t. You need a phone, you need to connect and engage with people.

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