Last month I got a new tattoo.
If you have followed me for any length of time, you know the story of my daughter almost dying back in June due to complications from childbirth (if you missed it, it’s a pretty amazing story of strength and determination).
At the time, we had so much support and prayers from friends, family, and strangers…it was incredible. During all of this, a hashtag was born called #BrieStrong as I kept people updated on how she was doing via social media.
It was also during all of this that my husband declared he would get a tattoo in honor of our strong daughter and the experience we went through as a family. And speaking of family, why not make it a family affair tattoo?!
And so we did…my daughter-in-law and I got the same tattoo in the same place (I also added Brienne’s spirit animal-a bear) and Ben’s is the same (except in a much more manly font!) and on his chest.
So what does a tattoo and a Brand have in common?
People generally get tattoos because of a particular symbol, image, saying, etc., that has a deep meaning for them. So much so that they are willing to have it permanently inked into their skin.
My husband never got a tattoo before because he could never find something that he felt so strongly about that he wanted it there forever…until the week of June 14, 2016, changed that.
/brand/ – an indelible and permanent mark
“BrieStrong” has a strong emotional meaning for us; it’s a reminder of how hard our girl fought to survive and what we as a family went through during that time. It’s a message of hope, faith, love, and strength.
Your Brand has a Message too
Consider the Brand Harley-Davidson…this is a Brand that has created such loyalty and connection with their audience that people tattoo the brand name on their bodies. Harley-Davidson knows that it’s the feeling that their Brand imbibes in its customers that is paramount to the success of the Brand.
The concept of freedom, independence, and being brash and bold is Harley-Davidson’s Core Message, and as a Rebel Archetype, this has now become an iconic Message that has created a movement.
So the question is: What do you believe so strongly about that you would be willing to have it tattooed on your body?
What is the essence of the Message that you want to share with the world?
When you can clearly articulate that…
That’s when you can differentiate you and your Brand
That’s when people can clearly see the passion you have for your work
That’s when your Dream Clients are dying to work with you
That’s when your confidence soars and makes selling effortless
That’s when your marketing clicks and feels aligned
That’s what a clear Brand Message can do for you and your business.
If you’re ready to get clear on your Brand and learn how to position yourself as THE only choice for your Dream Clients,
then you do not want to miss out on a FREE online training next week:
Join me and Jennifer Crego, Web Strategist as we walk you through the Biggest Mistakes Coaches Are Making With Their Brand and Websites (and what to do about it!).
This is a HUGE, content packed webby (we don’t do fluff) that you definitely want to be there LIVE for (we’ll be doing 2 Website and Brand audits on the call).
Come join us, you’ll be glad you did.
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