How Impact Driven Branding Guides Individuals Into Purpose
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Launch Button, the guest, Rich, shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from a high-powered corporate career to creating a purpose-driven business centered on branding and impact. Rich discusses his former life as an executive VP at a global ad agency and his decision to leave that world behind due to burnout and a desire for greater purpose. Through introspection and a commitment to helping others, Rich found his calling: empowering entrepreneurs to create “impact-driven” brands that align with their values and transform lives.
He delves into how clarity in branding goes beyond profit-driven motives, emphasizing the power of understanding your audience, defining your purpose, and communicating it authentically. Rich also explores how his past as a musician taught him valuable lessons about harmony and connection, which he applies to his work today.
Key Highlights:
- From Corporate to Purpose-Driven:
- Rich shares his pivot from the high-stress corporate world to working directly with individuals and entrepreneurs, helping them define their brands through their values and desired impacts.
- The Ripple Effect of Impact:
- He highlights the importance of focusing on how one's work can create a ripple effect, improving lives and inspiring others to do the same.
- Clarity as the Foundation:
- Rich stresses that clarity in branding prevents procrastination, attracts the right audience, and eliminates common pitfalls like confusion and wasted resources.
- Six Bad Consequences of Poor Branding:
- Confusion
- Misinformation
- Lack of recognition for excellence
- Competitors getting ahead
- Wasting money on ineffective marketing
- Missing opportunities to charge your true worth
- Lessons from Music:
- Drawing from his experience as a musician, Rich connects the concept of harmony to branding, illustrating how creating alignment and resonance with an audience leads to authentic connection.
- Faith and Purpose:
- Rich attributes his clarity and drive to his faith, framing his work as a calling to help others align their business goals with their personal values.
About the Guest
Rich Kozak guides experienced, heart-centered entrepreneurs elevating Impacts. The most connecting, deep-listening, caring Branding Expert, Rich's purpose is your unique gifts impacting people’s lives. Straight talk you can trust, deep experience you can count on, 47 yrs defining & re-launching Brands! From impacting global companies, today Rich mentors individuals in impact driven branding & publishing books. CLARITY for the IMPACTS You Will Make & STEPS for ”The Brand YOU Will Become.”
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/impactdrivenbrands/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/richbrandsrk
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richkozakrichbrands/
About the Host:
Hugh excels at helping entrepreneurs and executives who are on the path to manifesting their dreams - whether they are on the first steps of a launch or a giant leap forward as they level up their business. His podcast is dedicated to helping trustworthy, integral, and heart-centered entrepreneurs connect to the people who need them most.
Hugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, Hugh transitioned his career to become a real estate investor, international speaker, best-selling author, philanthropist, and advocate for empowering individuals. Hugh started investing in the precursor to Short-Term Rentals back in 2005. His expertise in cash-flowing properties (STR, SFH, and multi-family) has allowed him to successfully train over 12,500 real estate investors and entrepreneurs to complete profitable real estate transactions, launch businesses, or take them to the next level.
Hugh has been a certified real estate continuing education instructor in 4 different states. His latest book "The Launch Button" was an Amazon best seller in 4 categories including all of real estate. He recently spoke at the Humanity Summit in Portugal on the global issue of "Sustainable tourism (including STRs) and how to work with local communities". His dedication to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs makes Hugh a highly sought-after speaker. Get ready to be inspired and gain invaluable insights from Hugh's wealth of experience.
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