He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast

There is no greater reward for giving back than helping build positive and thriving neighbors. And a wonderful side effect to community involvement is the way it helps your company’s image. In this episode, Jaci discusses how community involvement is one of the strongest ways to build your brand. From making your company attractive to top talent to actually elevating your colleagues and cust...

Having a great idea for a business might be the easy part, getting started is a bit harder. One of the most important processes of starting a new company or launching a new product is the development of the name. There is way more to it than just choosing something clever. Is the name truly available?  Has someone snagged the web address? In this episode, Jaci discusses how to approach the naming...

How do you keep your marketing mail flyer out of the trash? By making it special enough to hang on the fridge. It’s all about knowing how to use your tools, in this case, the mail. Direct mail can be a powerful weapon in your brand’s marketing arsenal, but too often it’s overused and used the wrong way. In this episode, Jaci walks you through the best ways direct mail can impact your brand. She wi...

Of all of the traditional methods of advertising, this one can have the most potential for your brand. The audience is still there and is not going anywhere, but before you invest in outdoor advertising you need to keep a few things in mind. In this episode, Jaci lets you in on the 3 most effective strategies to get your brand noticed on outdoor advertising.  From who to aim for and how to reach t...

The audience for traditional print newspapers is shrinking, but that doesn’t mean the opportunities in print are gone completely. They’ve just evolved a bit. In this episode, Jaci will show you where to focus your attention to get the most out of print media. She’ll discuss the importance of knowing where your audience has migrated and help you understand how to best use one of the oldest and most...

With so many media channels out there, it can be hard to figure out which one is right for delivering your message to those who need to hear it most. And while traditional network viewership might be down, television still packs a punch. Throw in things like Youtube and streaming, and the possibilities for your brand are endless. In this episode, Jaci talks about how television advertising can imp...

Traditional advertising is still worth your while. Depending on your audience and message, radio advertising could really be magic for your brand. Radio is one of the most powerful mediums because of its ability to emotionally connect to consumers. It allows the audience to paint a picture of what they want to see, it keeps them involved and engaged. In this episode, Jaci takes you through the pro...

Crowdsourcing, what’s not to like? You get a logo, an ad, or virtually anything else for your brand, cheap and fast.  Well, that’s the problem, cheap and fast rarely scream quality and reliability.  Crowdsourcing comes with some very scary pitfalls.  In this episode, Jaci gets into the glaring reasons why crowdsourcing your brand is not a good idea.  From overall brand strategy to research and exp...

Showcasing your products through photos has become commonplace BUT are you making the most of your visual brand? Having your photos work for your brand means much more than just slapping a few pics on Instagram. It means choosing the best tags, tweaking your website, and understanding how SEO works for photos. Photos are everywhere, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook– the list goes on...

Social Media is still fairly new and that newness still creates new ways for children and young adults (sometimes not-so-young adults) to embarrass themselves. The parents of today’s teens did not have to navigate social media during their turbulent years, so it’s no wonder many aren’t putting real thought into parenting online.  In this special episode, Jaci talks about the life-altering pitfalls...

Being active online is not enough to build a brand. You have to be bold, different and have an actual strategy to make yourself a real commodity.  In this week’s Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci will take you through setting up your personal brand point by point.  From thought leadership and content to consistency and building a quality base audience, learn what to prioritize when building your person...

These days your brand can live and die online, that’s why reviews need your full attention. You may not think you have time to filter through everything that is said about your brand, but it’s vital to know what’s out there. In this episode, Jaci talks about the importance of knowing your online reputation and she offers step-by-step advice on crafting the best responses to less than glowing revie...

Everybody knows that Facebook is essential, but not everyone realizes its true potential. Social media, Facebook in particular, is the perfect vehicle for a dialogue with your audience.  In this episode Jaci will coach you through using Facebook to get to know your demographic, gain quality followers, and she will lay out a set of guidelines to help you fine tune your Facebook communication skills...

Twitter is still a mystery to some small business owners. Now is the time to shake off the mystique and build your brand 140 characters at a time. Twitter has become highly customizable over the years and streamlined for branding. In this episode, Jaci walks you through the twitter innovations, like geolocation and localized lists that your brand needs to take advantage of right now. For informati...

Education is the key to all success and your brand may need a bit of schooling. How do you keep up on all the information surrounding your business? The sheer amount of data about your company, competitors, new technology and concepts can be overwhelming. In episode 11, listen in as Jaci talks about strategies to stay educated on topics that will build your brand quickly and effectively. For infor...

The advertising game has morphed over the decades. Customers aren’t where they used to be and what they want to hear is ever-changing.  Your brand should no longer be yelling at your audience, it should be having a dialogue with your audience.  In this episode, Jaci talks about the importance of getting to know who you are trying to reach, what they want, how they think, and how social media can h...

Getting people to buy into your brand is more than just making people aware of who you are.  It’s a process, one that if followed correctly, can make all the difference to the people who depend on your business.  In this episode, Jaci walks you through the 7 steps of the Branding Process.  She takes the time to explain exactly what each step can mean to the future of your business and highlights h...

Your brand’s content will seen by hundreds, maybe even thousands of eyeballs. But the ads, posts, and pictures are only speaking to two types of customers–relational or transactional.  Your customers can be each of these many times a day, or even an hour depending on personality and need.  In this episode, Jaci guides you through understating the two types of customers and shows you why a go...

When it comes to your brand, little things matter.  From how your desk assistant answers the company phone to the way your signature looks on official emails. Touchpoints are the things out in the world about your brand that can impact what your audience thinks.  In this episode, Jaci talks about finding focus, connection, and harmony for your brand and how these core elements help build solid tou...

Every good plan has a beginning and the 5 R’s are your first steps to powerful branding.  In this episode, Jaci guides you through the cornerstone of her Branding philosophy.  Learn how your brand must relate, resolve, reinvent, realize and react, get perspective on who’s really in control of your image and learn how to change the conversation in your favor.  A good plan of action is just one podc...

An ad is never “just an ad” to the right eyes and ears.  In this episode, Jaci discusses the 4 personalities types your brand will come across as it tries to make emotional connections.  Learn the challenges that each type and its corresponding traits present to your marketing strategy, and hear Jaci’s insights on how to form a campaign for each set of eyes and ears your brand is trying to reach....

Understanding who you’re talking to is a crucial step in understanding how to market your brand.  In this episode, we guide you through creating and understanding an audience profile.  Hear specific examples that highlight the 3 critical questions to ask yourself before crafting your message.  Having something to say is only the beginning. For information on these strategies, check out these Razor...

In this episode you’ll learn the massive impact a strategically crafted message can have on the life of your brand.  It’s not enough to have something to say, you have to know who to say it to and how to get their attention.  Learn the three possibilities of where your brand is now, BEFORE you craft your message matrix and hear where your brand could be AFTER your put in the work.  For information...

This episode of Razor Branding examines what you can and can’t control about your brand.  To explore that process, you have to know exactly what your brand is and why messages are so important.  Listen in on why emotional connections are essential and learn the ins and outs of what true brand advocacy can bring to your company.  Get tips on how to strategize making every online review and in-perso...

This episode of Razor Branding focuses on how you can change the conversation for your brand.  Marketing 101 teaches about the 4Ps Model (product, price, promotion, place) but is that enough anymore?  To build a brand in the modern era, you have to change the conversation.  Don Draper in the seminal show about advertising, Mad Men, touches on this in his famous line, “If you don’t like what is bei...