Maximize Your Brand with Markeith Braden

Promotional products have been in use as a cost-effective marketing tactics for years. Right from new businesses to big enterprises, these giveaways are marketers' favorite. Businesses need promotional products as a cost-effective means of reaching out to more potential customers. This is a low-cost marketing method to drive customers. Even established global players resort to this marketing strat...

How hard is it to start a business? According to the  SBA , there are 27.9 million small businesses, 18,500 firms with 500 employees or more and over 60,000 new businesses formed every year. People love the idea to own their own business. From the glamour of calling yourself the CEO to the interesting challenges a small business creates. There are tons of reasons to start your business today! Befo...

Talent is a wonderful thing to have as you going along life's success journey.  When you're young, you're often praised for your talents. If you are good at basketball or play trumpet really well, people think you should become a professional basketball player or play your trumpet for the orchestra when you grow up. However, as you get older, suddenly, you aren't such hot stuff anymore. Talents an...

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong." ~Mandy Hale We all get stuck: paralyzed about a decision, unsure what choice to make. Stuck in resentment or disappointment we can't quite recover from. Stuck in a plan that's not working as anticipated. Stuck in a destructive, repetitive dynamic with family members, coworkers, or friends...

If there is one thing that people back from growing as an individual, achieving high levels of success and becoming the best version of themselves, fear is definitely at the top of the list. High achievers, regardless of occupation, understand that taking risks and massive action is a vital part in getting from where you are to where you want to go. And that goes for in life -- and in business. I...

It's Free Your Mind Friday!   There have been times throughout my life when I felt I was off purpose and not doing the things I was truly passionate about. About two years ago I interviewed Simon T. Bailey-MA, CSP, CPAE, & he introduced me to these 4 questions that helped me get back on path to be intentionally On Purpose. In today's Free Your Mind Friday, I discuss those questions and how you can...

This podcast is dedicated to helping emerging purpose driven entrepreneurs to create a profitable online based business they love, so they can live the life they have always dreamed of living.  Today's episode I interview Digital Influencer, Lamar Tyler .   Lamar is the creator of Traffic Sales & Profit and probably one of the hardest working digital influencers in the game. He lives by the motto:...

It's Free Your Mind Friday!   Today's episode was inspired from a recent Mastermind meeting I attended in Atlanta, GA called "Spark and Hustle". Whatever it is you want out of life, a great relationship, great financial wealth, great physical strength, health, whatever it is – the obtaining of anything GREAT will require GREAT EFFORT for you to get it, and for you to keep it. It's not sexy, but th...

This podcast is dedicated to helping emerging purpose driven entrepreneurs to create a profitable online based business they love, so they can live the life they have always dreamed of living.  Today's episode is dedicated to helping you identify your strengths, & begin to really hone in on them.  I also let you listen in on one my personal Clifton Strength Finders reveal, with one of my colleague...

It's Free Your Mind Friday!  As promised I will share a 5 to 10 minute inspirations episode each Friday to inspire you along your journey. Today's message is something I've thought about all week.  To often our biggest obstacle stares us in the face when we look in the mirror. Here are " 3 Things You Must Stop Doing To Live Your Best Life ." Take a listen and let me know your thoughts by leaving m...

I am so excited to be launching my brand new re-branded podcast.   This podcast is dedicated to helping emerging purpose driven entrepreneurs to create a profitable online based business they love, so they can live the life they have always dreamed of living.  With this podcast I will be sharing & teaching on the  topics of social media strategy, online marketing & personal branding.  Additionally...

Today, I honor Dr. King and dedicate this episode to his legacy. "Everybody can be great....... because anybody can serve.  You don't have to a college degree to serve.  You don't have to make your subject and verb agree.  You only need a heart full of grace.  A soul generated by Love." - Dr. Martin Luther King.   Subscribe to the Podcast in  Itunes  and never miss an episode. Also,  CLICK HERE  t...

Happy New Year! What an exciting time it is to me alive.  I am very optimistic about the coming year and hope you are too.  Today, I share a short podcast episode on my reflections from 2017.  I wanted to make sure I shared this right at the beginning the year, so I could have something to reflect back on 12 months from now.  I hope you enjoy this episode and be inspired to have your own reflectio...

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.   Show Theme: Why Reading Is The Foundation Of Your Success Subscribe to the Podcast in  Itunes  and never miss an episode. Also,  CLICK HERE  to subscribe via email and you will never miss a new post or any rel...

This week I interview Entrepreneur and Connection Enthusiast Michelle Ngome . Michelle is founder of Line 25 Consulting. Michelle speaks on connecting with people through content and conversations. Michelle is a two time author of Success Undefined: Reject Your Fears & Frame Your Success Network , Navigate & Nurture: The Equation To Strategic Networking . She hosts The Networking With Michelle Sho...

We are in the final two months of 2017 and I am excited about how the year has gone.  Not because everything has gone my way, but because I understand I am exactly where I am suppose to be.   There have been times in my life, when I would be down and depressed because what I had not achieved what I thought I should have by a certain age.  This most often was based on what I perceived others had ac...

We are in the final quarter of 2017.  Where are you on the accomplishment of those goals you set at the beginning of the year? This week I share 5 keys on "How To End The Year Strong".  If you have missed the mark, then know you still have time to realize your goals before the year ends. Now, is not the time to put your goals off for 2018, but it is the time for you FOCUS and LEAN in.  Listen to t...

This week I interview an entrepreneur and branding expert who is creating a business that growing by leaps and bounds.     As an accomplished business executive, teacher and inspirational speaker,  Keenya Kelly found her voice by writing & speaking about today's business world and how ultimate success is simply a form of art. She captures her audiences by conveying powerful lessons of discipline a...

This week I interview an inspiring mother and entrepreneur who is teaching her daughter the how to be a mogul entrepreneur. Tamara Zantell is an entrepreneur, business professional, and most importantly a mother who has been inspiring and motivating people for years. Working for over 10 years as a management consultant and 15 years as the Chief Operating Officer for the largest chiropractic office...

Today's episode I interview Dr. Tiffany Stewart . Dr. Tiffany is national speaker, professional coach and mentor, trained licensed therapist and tenured associate professor of counseling. She works with individuals teaching step-by-step how to actually create the very life they want and desire. Dr. Tiffany is a licensed therapist with years of training in the counseling profession and as a tenured...

Today's episode I interview Dr. Clarence Lee Jr. Today's episode I interview Dr. Clarence Lee Jr.  Dr. Lee is a nationally celebrated author, international speaker, and CEO of CMLEEJR Companies. LLC, a personal development brand that conducts seminars on high performance and mental conditioning for teams, organizations and students. He is also a center medical director for U.S. Healthworks Medical...

Today's episode I interview Jeff McMahon. Jeff has been a trainer for a decade working with over 700 people; and now taking his talents to the online world training individuals like John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs On Fire, Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income Podcast, Rich Brooks, Trivia Barber, & Jadah Sellner, just to name a few. Jeff is an orthopedic rehab specialist and a blackbelt in tae kwon do...

What Is My Purpose? One of the most common questions I get asked about is how do I find my life's purpose.  It is a question that many believe to be their ultimate task in life.   Today's episode I am sharing 10 questions you can ask yourself to uncover your purpose.  These questions are just the beginning, but a great start to helping you become more clear of your true calling.   Subscribe to the...

Do you have a desire to start an online business or build your personal brand of influence?   After 3 years of building my own speaking and coaching business online, I have learned many lessons along the way.   Today's episode I am sharing the lessons learned along the way so you don't have to make the same mistakes I did.  The best lessons learned many times are the lessons you can learn from oth...

Today, I share a FB interview I did with friend and colleague I have known for about 3 years now.   Valerie Priester  is a Certified Business & Life Strategist, Certified Les Brown Maximum Achievement Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. Valerie is passionate about mentoring and awaking the inner spirit and confidence of women who desire to be heart-centered coaches and create suc...