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One of my business values is that generosity always wins. Rather than dumping my best free stuff into a PDF and locking it behind an email opt-in form, I prefer to leave it all here for you to enjoy at your own pace. If you love what you read here and want deeper insights into the topics covered in my blog posts, then my email list is probably the best next step for you!

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Uncategorized, World Building

The non-linear customer journey of a brand world

This is installment 3 in my series about Brand Worlds. In this post I want to help you get familiar with the non-linear customer journey of a brand world. In the last installment of this series, we explored why traditional funnels are losing effectiveness and how building a world can create stronger, more meaningful relationships […]

Marketing, World Building

Funnels vs Brand Worlds: what makes them so different?

This is installment 2 in my series about Brand Worlds. In the first installment I answered the question, “what is a brand world?” and introduced the concept of worldbuilding in a business context. You can read that post here. In this installment we are going to chat about funnels vs brand worlds, talk about what […]

World Building

What is a Brand World? An intro to worldbuilding for small businesses

Now more than ever, consumers are actively searching for brands that deliver them real, sustained value over time and are actively rejecting brands who have not taken a stand for anything meaningful. They want to be a citizen in a world that aligns with their core values & beliefs. They want something to be a part of.

Business, World Building

Why I use worldbuilding as a Christian small business owner

Building a business through relational worldbuilding provides me an opportunity to exercise trust and truly lean on God each day with my business. This approach is not for everyone, but for those of us wanting to do business that feels softer, stronger, and more empathetic than most of what we see online, worldbuilding is a breath of fresh air.

Business, World Building

Get permission, don’t overstay

Imagine someone knocks on your door and offers to change out your air conditioning vent filters for free. A simple, quick task that feels like a generous favor. You say “absolutely, sounds great!” You open the door, let him inside and feel appreciative of this free service he has offered you. A quick few minutes […]

Deep down, we all just want to connect with other people who light up about the same stuff as us

We all want to be part of something bigger, even if it’s about something small. Whether it’s a favorite lip product or navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, any brand can offer their audience a flag to rally behind and say, “people like us do things like this.” Consumers are actively searching for businesses that deliver them real, sustained value over time.

The way forward is to create a world people can connect with and feel seen by. Where they can understand that they are not alone. Creating a brand world gives your audience agency to explore at their own pace and raise their hand when they are ready to say, “I want to be part of the story you’re writing.” 

If this approach to marketing and business resonates with you, I think you’ll fit in really well around here. When you’re ready, the best place to start is my Build Your Brand World mini course.

Build Your Brand World

I believe marketing becomes enjoyable for everyone when brands put people first

I am in the business of forming relationships with other humans who share my values and want to join me on the journey of building a world based in connection. Welcome in to my  little cozy world, where I believe in putting people first and offering value with no strings attached. 

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