
Would you want to do business with yourself? The answer should only be yes, and today Long has the advice you need to ensure that response. The first steps? Mindset and action. Long Doan founded the fastest growing brokerage in Minnesota. His commitment to paying it forward has led him to a business model in which his agents can make over 100% commission. On this episode of UnSilence Your Brand, Tracy vibes with Long about his company’s growth and his leading position in the industry. He’s got many tips when it comes to unsilencing your brand: build a visible, credible business, use technology to your advantage, keep it positive, and manage your relationships. Tune in to catch all this and more, and learn from a wildly successful leader in the realty industry. What You’ll Learn: What the “and then what?” model is, and how you can use it to make more money and work fewer hours Why EQ is more important than IQ when you’re in a social business How marketing and branding has changed over the years as technology has evolved And so much more! Favorite Quote: “People want to know who you are. They want to like you, and trust you. You want to stay in front of them.” - Long Doan How to Get Involved: Find Long on LinkedIn and on Realty Group’s website. If what you heard resonated with you, find Tracy on LinkedIn. You can also find her book, Million Dollar Trap, on Amazon. And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Sep 20, 2021
30 min

If you were to exaggerate your favorite features and minimize your least favorite, what would the resulting person look like? To Perry, that personality is the first step to connecting to a wide audience. He believes that amplifying yourself in this way will launch your networking prowess. Perry Belcher is the co-founder of DigitalMarketer.com and an advisor to HawkGroupMedia.com. He’s also an investor, a marketing specialist, and an owner of many other businesses. He focuses on online media, radio, and television to impact others. He’s here with Tracy to track his journey to success and share his advice about branding, marketing, and honest socializing. On this episode of UnSilence Your Brand, Tracy jams with Perry about his own personal brand. His authenticity has not only led him to high levels of online engagement with his followers, but has also given him the ability to help more people. Today, he and Tracy are talking about the power of excitement, interpersonal connection, and making noise. Tune in to hear Perry’s encouragement to become weird, loud, and extraordinary--and to build your following along the way. What You’ll Learn: What Perry’s philosophy is on the best way to connect with others Why Perry left the bartending business and where he’s been since then How Perry’s brand--the smart, approachable redneck--has skyrocketed his connection to his followers And so much more! Favorite Quote: “If you can be a caricature when you’re branding yourself, you can connect honestly with your crowd. You can be honest and still be larger than life.” Perry Belcher How to Get Involved: Find Perry Belcher on Instagram, LinkedIn, or his website. If what you heard resonated with you, find Tracy on LinkedIn. You can also find her book, Million Dollar Trap, on Amazon. And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Sep 13, 2021
21 min

How do you represent your brand? How is your social media presence the same as the clothes you wear out? Today, listen in to Hollie and Cadillac Jack’s ideas on personal representation and connecting to audiences everywhere. Hollie Kitchens is a renowned brand strategist who has founded and owned several companies in her entrepreneurial career. Her brand is dedicated to helping people expand past their imagined limits and achieve everything they want to. She’s here with Tracy today talking about expanding your digital footprint. Cadillac Jack is a radio personality who has over 26 years of experience. He’s talking today with Tracy about his second act--podcasting. He’s focusing these days on current events and daily experiences--he’s connecting to people on a more personal level. On this episode of UnSilence Your Brand, Tracy tangoes with her guests about building rapport and representing the real you in your brand. Support, connection, and an “abundant mindset” are all so integral to a successful brand, and also to your daily life. Both Hollie and Caddy have a lot to say about how they give back to their communities and how you can, too. What You’ll Learn: What responsibilities do you have as a brand owner, and how your decisions in marketing and media can promote your business. Why support and personal connection can build a strong foundation for your brand How your digital impression is affecting your physical impression, and how you can be more intentional about your brand’s digital media presence And so much more! Favorite Quote: “At the end of the day, we can be the best of the best. We can be the person who makes the best impression, online or in person.” Hollie Kitchens How to Get Involved: Find this weeks’ guests on the following platforms: Hollie Kitchen on her website, and Cadillac Jack on Twitter. If what you heard resonated with you, find Tracy on LinkedIn. You can also find her book, Million Dollar Trap, on Amazon. And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Sep 4, 2021
22 min

For Tracy, when her door is closed, it means something big is happening. This week, get a peek behind that door to hear her keynote speakers Keith and Brittney talk about their experiences being entrepreneurs and ultimately doing exactly what they want. Keith Pike is a broker. He owns four RE/MAXoffices and several other companies, employing over 200 agents in his industry. He’s a big proponent of coaching, getting support, and giving support. Today he’s jamming with Tracy about his experiences and his advice for finding clients, agents, and coaches. Brittney Pino has over 17 years of brokering experience. She works hard to put her clients first, and it shows--she opened her brokerage last year in Baton Rouge, and now she operates at a much higher level than a traditional broker. She’s got advice today for creating a unique business model. On this episode of UnSilence your Brand, Tracy jams with her summit lineup. They’re here to give you a sneak peek at their upcoming speeches so that you can get a jump on your growth, whether it be increasing sales, scaling your business, or gaining new clients. Tune in to hear these experienced professionals talk streamlining, work-life balance, and interpersonal support. What You’ll Learn: What makes Keith Pike a game-changer, and how he went from the bottom of the pile to the employer of several hundred agents Why burnout happens so easily to brokers, and how best to avoid it to keep a healthy balance How more admin can help your business model be more sustainable And so much more! Favorite Quote: “You just have to keep your clients happy, and also allow your freedom.” Brittney Pino How to Get Involved: You can find today’s guests here: Keith Pike on LinkedIn, and Brittney Pino on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, find Tracy on LinkedIn. You can also find her book, Million Dollar Trap, on Amazon. And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Sep 4, 2021
19 min

It’s not often that the opportunity to take notes from three different, wildly successful entrepreneurs comes along. But here it is--and Tracy is here too, with her questions, experiences, and successes. They’re all jamming today so that you can walk away from this episode with much more wisdom to take home to your brand. Setema Gali has worn a lot of hats: pro athlete, influencer, consultant. He’s been through a lot, and he’s here today to talk about his journey to helping others become champions in their own lives. Oliver Garf is a west-coast business guru with many tools to help you grow your own company without straining. His own company currently has over 1000 agents, so he’s got the experience and know-how to help you ‘move the needle’ the way you want to. Jon Cheplak is a speaker, a coach, and a broker. His commitment to learning and growth has helped him along his path to elite success. He’s got honest advice today on how to commit to your wisdom, and it starts with ‘just showing up.’ On this episode of UnSilence Your Brand, Tracy sits down with three real entrepreneurs who have the kind of advice that will boost you on your path to freedom. Setema wants you to learn from other highly motivated people and give back; Oliver wants you to scale sustainably and work smart, not hard; Jon never wants you to stop learning. Tune in today to gather these--and more--nuggets of wisdom to move you along in your climb. What You’ll Learn: What scaling looks like; how sustainability, connections, and just showing up can help you grow your business How adversity can drive you and evolve you into a better version of yourself Why it’s essential to be a lifelong learner and run your race. And so much more! Favorite Quote: “For all the entrepreneurs out there going through their challenges: know that those adversities serve us so well. If we’re willing to accept and embrace the growth, we will grow.” Setema Gali How to Get Involved: Find today’s guests here: Setema Gali on LinkedIn, Oliver Garf on Facebook, and Jon Cheplak on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, find Tracy on LinkedIn. You can also find her book, Million Dollar Trap, on Amazon. And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Sep 4, 2021
32 min

What does it look like to be free from the daily grind? For Jessica, it means little moments--making sure that every day has something small and wonderful to look forward to. Jessica Dennehy is an author, an entrepreneur, and a strategist. Her focus on empowerment has dramatically helped and brightened the surrounding community. She’s here today to talk brand building, uncaging the future, and seeking freedom and creativity. On this episode of UnSilence Your Brand, Tracy jams with Jessica about risk and reward. Jessica’s authenticity has given her business an explosive trajectory in a short amount of time, and she has tons of advice for business owners when it comes to being authentic in your brand and unchaining yourself from the 9-to-5 grind. Tune in for a pilot episode full of advice, honesty, and encouragement. What You’ll Learn: What to know about pivoting and integrating your personal life with your business life How to be strategic about the 24 hours you have in your day and ‘set your own time.’ Why it’s crucial to be pro-risk instead of risk-averse And so much more! Favorite Quote: “Go out there and try things. Fail. And be okay with the learning experience.” Jessica Dennehy How to Get Involved: Find Jessica on LinkedIn, and check out her most recently launched business, Pivot & Slay, here. If what you heard resonated with you, find Tracy on LinkedIn. You can also find her book, Million Dollar Trap, on Amazon. And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Sep 3, 2021
27 min