Maximize Your Brand with Markeith Braden

Whether you're just getting started with your business, or desiring to grow an existing business, digital advertising is a strategy you definitely should consider implementing.   I want you locked into this great interview I did with Terry Foster of Terry Foster Consulting.   Terry Foster is the owner and founder of Terry Foster Consulting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Terry Foster Consulting is a...

In this weeks episode of Free Your Mind Friday ,  I share with you 5 simple and practical principles that will help you get unstuck and get into action. You don't have to stay in your stuck place. You have the power to change any situation that is before you. Watch or listen to the video and let me know your thoughts. Check out this weeks Episode of #FreeYourMindFriday, "Get Unstuck By Taking Acti...

Thank you for joining me again this week for another episode of the Markeith Braden Podcast. I have a great guest for you today. Have you ever wanted to write a book? Have you ever wanted to just get that book done and try to sell it as a speaker, as a coach, as a consultant? Or maybe you've noticed that a lot of people have been doing what's called an anthology where they are writing a book with...

"If you are going to take the island you must burn the boats." - Tony Robbins Can I share something I've learned over the last few years? I've learned, that dreams come true for those who don't give themselves other options. Other options are often simply just distractions from what you really want. If you are going to truly reap the reward of accomplishment, you must be "All In" with undivided fo...

This week I discuss why reading is important and how it is the foundation of success in life.  Additionally, I share the top 10 personal development books I recommend everyone should read.   Reading and personal development are so important to our growth and development as individuals.  I will always be a life long learner who implements the things I learn.   I hope you take the time out this year...

Are you utilizing what you innately have as gifts and talents to realize your goals and dreams? I have been blessed with so many experiences just from working with what God innately placed within me. I'm a firm believer in Proverbs 18:16-17, "A man's gift will make room for him and bring him before great men." Bishop TD Jakes puts it like this , "It will work if you work it." It absolutely will. I...

How is your focus?     I don't know about you, but I am determined to have greater FOCUS this year.  I am committed to making sure I limit the distractions, that for years I have allowed hinder me from accomplishing my goals.     There are so many things each day that compete for our attention, & sometimes it's hard to determine where we really need to FOCUS.   Focus means paying attention. If you...

There is CREATIVE POWER in the words you speak. You're an artist. You're created to create. It's in your DNA. Everyday you're creating with your words. Words create worlds. Yes, your words. Much like God, who created everyone and everything with words, you also have the power to create with your words. Checkout this weeks Episode of  # FreeYourMindFriday , "Speak What You Seek".

Take a minute to imagine an entrepreneur you deeply respect. Think of that person at the start of his or her career, working on a product or service that will eventually make it big. Regardless of whom you've chosen, chances are the entrepreneur in question had a success-oriented mindset from the outset.  Entrepreneurs who lack confidence or who have a pessimistic mindset will usually fail.  This...

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr. Manifesting your dreams requires faith. You can't always rely upon what you see when pursuing a vision. If you are going to manifest your dreams in 2019, you will have to do some things blind, believing you will ultimately reach your destination.

Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing. - Dennis Waitley.   Now that we are in the new year, I've been evaluating my 2018.  What a journey it has been, especially these last 6 months.   June 1st of 2018, I took the leap & went full time in my business & have not looked back. Has it been a challenge? Absolutely!  Wou...

Free Your Mind Friday is back and better than ever. I love encouraging and inspiring others. I have been looking forward to bringing this video series back. This week, I want to remind you that, You Are A Big Deal. No matter your circumstance or current situation, you are still a force to be reckoned with in this world. In this video, I provide you with three practical tips that will help you walk...

Happy New Year!!! Welcome to a brand new year and a brand new season of The Markeith Braden Podcast.  Are you tired of having an excuse to why you have not achieve your goal of loosing weight, or maybe it's getting out of debt for, or just maybe it's starting a new relationship?   Fear is what fuels excuses. We start making excuses when we are afraid how someone will react to something we say or d...

Today, I interview  Wade Menendez - Master Barber & Owner "The W Hair Loft" , to discuss "How To Innovate In Your Business & Adapt To Industry Shifts." Wade Menendez, known around the world as, "Wade the Barber," is a master barber who has been in the barber field for over 13 years. With an impressive celebrity clientele, Wade is notoriously known for his impressive cuts that exemplify his distinc...

The truth is, social media — when used strategically over time — is the most powerful form of marketing and market research the world has ever seen. But it's not a magic bean that grows overnight into business success. It's a platform for real work. The art is knowing the best places to put that work so you get results and not just a lot of annoying people who think they're your friends. That's wh...

Graphic design has a big role to play in the modern competitive business environment. Businesses need the services of graphic designers to create impressive marketing materials. These materials include brochures, business cards, websites, leaflets, stationeries and so on. An impressive and memorable logo is a basic requirement for any business to build a brand identity. Similarly, businesses need...

As a startup, your business faces many challenges, but none are as big as finding or raising money to get everything off the ground. From renting office space, to buying goods & potentially hiring staff.  Everything you need to do to turn your idea into a viable business requires money. Any entrepreneur will tell you that raising money can be the toughest part of starting your own business. Unless...

If you're a creative person, and looking to make money, this is the episode for you.  These days, there are lots of ways for any creative person to make money online. Whether you love to write, take photographs, or create candles, it's all about deciding what creative pursuit you're passionate about and making it into a business. So, in this weeks podcast I interview Lisa Robbin Young .   Lisa Rob...

Are you someone who wants to start their own coaching business?  You've probably already discovered no shortage of "wisdom" on how best to go about it. With the endless resources of the web, everything is available if you have time to do the research and (more importantly) discern between what you should listen to and what you should ignore. The process can feel overwhelming. So in this weeks podc...

Successful entrepreneurs must be able to think quickly and stay on their toes. It's easy to get caught in the habitual drone of everyday life, but in today's podcast episode you will learn how to break though the habitual drone of everyday and achieve more. Jay Hollingshed is the owner of  jayHOLLiNGSHED,  LLC .   Jay, helps his clients establish healthy relationships with their potential, and to...

Inspired by two podcast I listen to, Entrepreneur On Fire and Smart Passive Income, I decided to share a my monthly income report my business. I wanted to take you on this journey with me, from the early stages of my business, to the more seasoned and successful stages of my business.   I'm only 30 days in now full-time, and have learned a great deal already.  By sharing the struggles I encounter...

As entrepreneurs we hear "no" on a regular basis. It's almost like it's part of the job description. To try and counteract some of that negativity, we say yes -- a lot. Being on the receiving end of a no can be brutal, but saying yes to everything isn't going to make up for that. It's only going to make you more stressed out. It also makes other people value your time less. Once you say yes to som...

Working from home can be a lot of fun — if you've chosen the right career. There are now more options than ever when it comes to  home-based businesses . And some of the opportunities might be just what you're looking for if you want to add some more fun to your life. According to The New Jersey Institute of Technology's Online MBA program, 50 million Americans work independently as freelancers. T...

Maybe the words, "social media", "web building" or "networking" are enough to send you into a fit of chills and a cold sweat. The thought of taking any time out of your week to keep up a website sounds worse than spending the same amount of time in the sixth circle of hell. At this point, you should take a deep breath. You'll feel better by the end of this podcast episode. With our cyber-obsessed...

Transitioning from brick-and-mortar to a digital based business may seem like an uphill battle, but trust us, it's much easier than you think. Since you have a physical store, you're already halfway there.   Why Making the Transition From Brick and Mortar to Online Store Makes Sense Now more than ever, consumers are making purchases online. According to the Pew Research Center, 8 out of 10 America...