Brand Questions
Brand Questions
Patrick Cummings
A weekly show encouraging coaches, gym owners, & health entrepreneurs to ask stronger questions.
Coaching a financial planner to build brand collabs
Justin Green of AssistFP joins me for a conversation about barriers to entry, the allure of “scale,” & building collaborative relationships. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Showx Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the clarity of a unique & focused roadmap. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Oct 14, 2022
1 hr 9 min
Have we picked our competitors?
Some thoughts on enemies, running your own race, & competing on your own terms. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Oct 6, 2022
6 min
What’s our key differentiator?
Some thoughts on standing out, creating lock-in, & making better decisions. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Sep 29, 2022
6 min
Coaching a digital fitness brand to define their north star
Trevor Deal of Holo Health joins me to get some coaching around operationalizing their values, defining who they want their customers to become, & breaking through a saturated market by leaning into what makes them unique. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Sep 22, 2022
50 min
What would make this remarkable?
Some thoughts on running our own race. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Sep 15, 2022
6 min
The power of a good name (from Dollars & Dumbbells)
I’m sharing a conversation I had recently on the Dollars & Dumbbells podcast with my friend Justin Green. We talk about the power of a good name, creating constraints, being both the visionary & the integrator, & more! Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Sep 8, 2022
54 min
What's the most important problem we’re solving?
Some thoughts on digging deeper, going slow to go fast, and looking for leverage. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Aug 25, 2022
5 min
Coaching a virtual gym to highlight their unique value
Morgan Bungerz of Gym Bungerz joins me to get some coaching around empathy, creating messaging that speaks to barriers of entry, and getting specific about why someone should say yes to him. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Aug 18, 2022
50 min
What value do we create that’s beyond other brands?
Some thoughts on going farther, anchoring, & redefining what we consider valuable. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Aug 11, 2022
6 min
What have I accomplished that I’m really proud of?
Some thoughts on learning from past success so we can work toward future success. Get the latest Brand Question delivered straight to your inbox here. About the Show Through short essays & coaching calls, the Brand Questions Podcast challenges listeners to act deliberately, think strategically, & build brand muscle. Join me on a future episode. About Functional Branding Functional Branding offers unparalleled workshops to wellness brands wanting the confidence & clarity of a unique, authentic, & focused vision. Learn more here. About Patrick Cummings Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, writer, & creator of Functional Branding. Connect with me on Instagram.
Aug 4, 2022
6 min
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