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Ep 157Secrets To Building A Fanbase From Forbes’ Top Creators

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to grow while engaging with the community you’ve built. What You Will Learn How To Build a Fan Base With Interactive Content. Lessons From Tom Brady Interview. Lessons from Forbes Top Content Creators. Creator Of The Week Drea Okeke Makes Nigerian videos that engage with people in a comical an informative way. Her positive energy electrifies any environment she’s in with interactive skits. Instagram : Drea_KnowsBest How To Build A Fanbase: Forbes List 1) Khaby Instagram : Khaby00 Don’t care about your following count over the Approach every task with genuine excellence Love, passion, hard work 2) Rhett & Link Instagram : Mythical Listening an understanding what your audience needs. Make content that’s true to your vision. Work to ensure content is receivable for your audience. Remain consistent despite not seeing results right away. 3) Druski Instagram : Druski Remain consistent Get started and keep going despite any failures experienced. “Run your own race.” What’s your frequency/formula for consistency? 4) Drea Instagram : Drea_KnowsBest Build a strong community! Relate, engage, then pour into their needs. Creating a safe space for your followers. That opens up opportunities for brands to be in front of your audience that’s valued. Forbes Top Creators Insights https://youtu.be/ZCoqDryAASc?si=yi2ezOIxxw0NRa3M https://youtu.be/KyliduvxYVo?si=YjtLsAuCc4tFBr7c Question Of The Week When building your brand, Would you start with creating short or long term content? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Oct 3, 202359 min

Creator Ave: Why Your Audience Doesn't Trust You

On this episode of Creator Ave, we dive deep into the reasons why your audience might not trust you and how to build trust effectively. In this episode, we discuss various aspects of trust-building in personal branding and online presence. From the importance of showcasing qualifications to sharing solutions instead of dwelling on problems, we cover it all. Whether you're a content creator, entrepreneur, or simply looking to connect with your audience, this discussion is packed with valuable insights. Watch the full episode by clicking here

Sep 29, 20239 min

Ep 156The Art of Storytelling: How to Captivate Your Audience and Grow Your Personal Brand

In this episode of Nicky & Moose, they discuss how to effectively tell stories that’ll grow your business and personal brand. What You Will Learn What Type Of Value Your Business Has. Lessons from Kirk Franklin’s Documentary. How To Tell Stories Effectively. How To Position Yourself And Brand For Success. Lessons From Play Bigger Once you get your company up and running, other companies are more likely to join and help you solve problems. How will your product or service change business for your customers? Does your product allow customers to save money & time? Does your product increase ROI (return on investment)? Build reputation as being a problem solver. Pair skills with needs or vice versa to stand out amongst competitors. Creator Of The Week Adrian Per An amazing storyteller and creator that captures audiences attention with high quality entertaining videos. How To Have Success In Brand & Content Storytelling Why? Provides opportunities to connect & engage with your audience more. 1) Craft Your Story “You can tell your story the best.” Work hard to condense your story while conveying the important pieces. Live feed back received from practice opportunities are effective when working on your story. 2) Capturing Your Audience “Add causations into your story.” The goal is to have engagement with your links, channels or platforms you have. Practice telling your stories with excitement to see what works. 3) Documentation Document your stories as they happen. “Capture stories that emotionally move you.” Be mindful an intentional on keeping track of events that happen in your life. 4) Focus On Quality Stop worry about the outcome of your videos. What are you solving with your content? Don’t create a “perfect” story. Evoke emotion from what you’re conveying to your audience. Question Of The Week If the price of being successful in business cost your personal life, is it worth it? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Sep 26, 20231h 5m

Creator Ave: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Humility

In this week's Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose explore the intricate balance between humility and confidence, especially in the realm of personal branding. From their roots in Queens to becoming global influencers, they share their unique perspective on the mindset, behaviors, and stories that shape some of the most iconic brands. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of live sessions, and the significance of audience engagement. Watch the full video here

Sep 22, 202319 min

Ep 155Apple Thinks You’re Stupid: The Iphone is losing its creativity

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to identify & be successful in your niche. What You Will Learn Importance of marketing and branding. How to find your niche & make your brand successful. How to sustain your niche. Creator Of The Week Willie Moore Jr. A talented radio host personality who has intense & transparent conversations on his podcast platform. He is also a speaker who inspires people to achieve success on all levels. How To Identify Your Niche 1) Get started! Your niche will emerge afterwards. Identify your target audience and begin completing the necessary work. 2) Five Questions To Consider For Your Niche Digital friendly? Does it have competition? What’s the size of audience? What’s the popularity of search? Does it have long term potential? Do the necessary research to determine the longevity. 3) Be Specific! Narrow down your demographic you’d like to target. Develop a solution to fix a problem. 4) Know Your Competition Complete a competitor research analysis. Identify & understand the strengths of others to find an edge in your lane. Niche Questions Is it worth your time? Can you monetize your niche? Question Of The Week Is it better to partner with friends on a business, or outsource someone? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Sep 19, 20231h 14m

Creator Ave: Secrets to Skyrocketing Your Digital Influence: Reach Millions

In this Creator Ave, Nicky And Moose discuss how acknowledging your influence, staying authentic, and understanding your target audience can elevate your impact in the digital world. Discover the role of vulnerability, courage, and collaboration in building a strong online presence. Plus, get insights on leveraging platform features and trends to expand your reach and make a real difference. Tune in for valuable strategies and tactics to boost your digital influence! Watch the full video: Click Here

Sep 15, 202320 min

Ep 154Personal Branding Mistakes: What Not To Do in 2023

In this episode of Nicky & Moose, they discuss the mistakes to avoid when building and sustaining a brand. What You Will Learn Netflix documentary hidden gems. Top five mistakes to avoid in building a successful brand. What having a balanced team looks like. Creator Of The Week Fat Joe He has remained consistent and persistent in actions that market his product. His strategic plan of gaining visibility for the release of his Terror Squad Air Force Ones was a great success. Remain confident & patient in your marketing process. Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid 1) Not writing down the vision & direction for your brand. 2) Not Narrowing Down Your Niche To Stand Out. Build trust within your community and followers. Avoid brand confusion by specifying your area of expertise. 3) Build Brands, Not Visuals. Creating a logo, website, and social pages are a great start for brand growth. The next step is define the audience and differences, analyze your competitors & craft your message to grow your brand. Create a sellable solution! Explain the value that you bring with researched statistics that support your solution. 4) Giving Up On Strategies Too Quickly! Stay patient! Finding what works for your brand growth can will result in trial and error. Stay dedicated & committed to the process. 5) Branding = Long Term Building A brand is what you’re known for. Marketing captures the attention of people. Capturing attention turns into customers. “Your brand is what people think of you when they see your logo or hear a phrase.” Question Of The Day Which is more important for brand & business success, a strong team or brilliant ideas? Questions 1) Is your creativity drained out? Are you drained in your creative process? 2) Can you find the strength to keep moving forward despite experiencing failures? 3) Are you asking the right questions to see if an idea is feasible? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Sep 12, 20231h 17m

Creator Ave: How to Build Relationships Using Social Media

On this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose dive deep into the essence of using social media to build genuine, meaningful relationships. Beyond the metrics of engagement and reach, the duo focuses on how genuine interactions can foster offline success and why not all online relationships translate into real-world connections. Watch the full episode by clicking here

Sep 8, 202320 min

Ep 153Was Invest Fest 2023 Worth My Time Or Money

In this episode of Nicky & Moose, they discuss the key takeaways from Invest Fest & strategies that will elevate your personal brand. What You Will Learn Recap of Invest Fest. How to thrive in environments with abundance of opportunities. Five business strategies for brand growth. How to network yourself effectively. Creator Of The Week North13 media team captures key moments from powerful, influential & successful people. They intentionally create & share clips that will be shared on social media. Brand Takeaways Make connections that go beyond digital experiences with people who support you. Make sure that your presence at events are welcoming! Create an experience that’s unforgettable. Engage with people who have interest in your brand. Being faithful over few is important in growing a community in your brand. Publish your video content on the platforms you have. Market yourself to get as much exposure as possible. Showcase who you are with videos! This strategy displays your personality & opportunity to have audiences feel more connected to you. You have power to shift people’s beliefs with your perspective. How you say things matter! Build different types of content. People value your mindset & inspiration that’s provided to them. Questions 1) Do you mirror who you are online in person? 2) How are you connecting with the people that follow you? 3) How do you stand out in the midst of busy environments around you? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Sep 5, 20231h 17m

Creator Ave: Discover the Secrets to Building an Engaged Community

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose dive into different strategies for engagement on social media platforms like Instagram, the potential impact of giveaways, and the importance of being genuine and having a conversation with the audience. They also discuss the long-term impact of actions taken today and touch on the topic of monetizing social media content and the potential challenges associated with it. Watch the full episode here

Sep 1, 202320 min

Ep 152Mastering Event Sell-Outs: Jabari's Journey from Interviews to Event Tycoon

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, guest Jabari Johnson shares gems on how to be successful hosting live and virtual events. What You Will Learn How to set yourself apart in your industry. How to market effectively with what you currently have. Marketing & distribution strategies. Knowing when to adjust along the journey. Where to place your focus in business. How to gain social proof. Jabari’s Takeaways Having a solid journalism background builds confidence for interviewing skills. Seek collaboration opportunities with big platforms to build your experience & exposure. Remain consistent despite not earning money in the early stages of your journey. Find your niche in an industry and make your perspective unique. Create an element of surprise for your audience. Don’t be afraid to share your dreams and visions with people! You never know who can help you reach your goal. Stand confidently in the value & services you provide. Dare to be different. Questions 1) Are you intentionally building your audience with strategy and distribution? 2) How do you want your events to look? 3) What experience do you want to provide for your customers? What’s the story behind the experience you want to convey. 4) Does your landing page have incentives for customers to communicate with you? Discount rate on product. Access to exclusive membership group. Ability to purchase something first. Socials Instagram - Jabari Event Page Instagram - RNBonly Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Aug 29, 20231h 37m

Creator Ave: Branding Vs Marketing

In this week’s Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose dive deep into the often-confused concepts of branding and marketing. Discover why these two elements, while closely related, play distinct roles in the business world. Learn how to harness their power effectively to build trust, drive sales, and ensure long-term success. Watch the video version by clicking here

Aug 25, 202321 min

Ep 151Creating Black Millionaires: Jordyn Weaver's Mission with Forefront's Cultural Marketplace

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, guest Jordyn Weaver speaks about her mission to continue providing opportunities for black businesses. What You Will Learn Life of micro influencer. How to start a marketplace. The mindset needed to sustain a marketplace. Building brand awareness. Business strategies. How to effectively use crowdfunding. Jordyn’s Gems “Learn, grow and evolve.” Network with people that can help you excel in your niche. Timing is important along your journey. Remain patient while being proactive in your actions. There’s opportunities to receive compensation as a creator! 16 billion dollars was dispersed to the creators economy. Be intentional with your actions & focus. Identify an understand key problems while providing a solution that’s worth paying for. Have brand loyalty instead of brand hoping. Show your audience what you believe in with consistency. Be Intentional With Actions Selection Of Your Team Setting Goals Book Recommendations Arlan Hamilton - It’s About Damn Time Deepak Chopra - The Seven Laws Of Spiritual Success Questions 1) Are you true to the brand you’re representing 2) Can you break down your idea into action steps? Socials Personal Instagram - Jordyndagoat Business Instagram- ForefrontAtl Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Aug 22, 20231h 3m

Creator Ave: Perfectionism Holds Us Back As A Brand/Content Creator: Here’s Why

In this Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose dive deep into the topic of perfectionism and how it can be a barrier for brands and content creators alike. From discussing the latest trends to sharing personal experiences, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice. Whether you're an overthinker, a perfectionist, or just someone looking to improve your content creation game, this episode is for you! Watch this by clicking here

Aug 18, 202323 min

Ep 150From Zero to $50 Million In 6 Months By Selling Bread | The Black Bread Co

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, special guest Jamel Lewis & Mark Edmond, Founder & Co founder of The Black Bread Company, share their humble beginnings of the growth of their company brand. What You Will Learn How to strategically grow your brand. Applying transferable skills you possess. Business strategies that require patience. Ways to grow your following organically. Black Bread Company Takeaways Spend time researching your craft. Don’t be afraid to reject offers you receive. Evaluate them thoroughly to determine if it fits your brand needs. “Know what you know. Know what you don’t know.” Be honest with yourself about the knowledge you currently have. Have physical products to showcase to potential investors and customers. Position yourself to make the next right decision. Protect your brand! Don’t allow companies to take control of your products in collaborations. Know when to scale back and focus on something specific. Strategies To Grow Brand Organically Direct to consumer sales. Using Shopify. Follow the hashtags for your brands. Keep up with people who buy your products. Email marketing. Digital billboards. Remain creative in marketing schemes Branding Business Inspirations 50 Cent Rick Ross - A Perfect Day To Boss Up. Deeper Than The Brand Discord Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Socials Website - BlackBreadCo.com Instagram - TheBlackBreadCo Podcast - The Black Bread Show Community - Black Bread University Questions 1) Do you have a core mission for your brand? 2) Have you spent enough time researching what your brand needs to be successful? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Aug 15, 20231h 21m

Creator Ave: Why You Should Work for Free | The Hack To Growing Your Brand

In today's Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose dive deep into the controversial topic of working for free. Is it a strategic move to grow your brand or just a waste of time? Tune in to discover the pros and cons, and how it can potentially lead to bigger opportunities. Watch the full episode by clicking here.

Aug 11, 202323 min

Ep 149Personal Branding Secrets: From Local Star to Global Phenomenon

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to elevate your personal brand to new heights. What You Will Learn The power of influence. When & how to take your brand global. How to take your personal brand serious. When to create your own platform. What’s Poppin! Nicky discusses the riot from Kai Cenat’s live giveaway event. Thousands of people showed up after announcing the location of the event on his Twitch account. Mindful Takeaways Influence has power. “Deeper connections are made with influencers who show up on a consistent basis.” Don’t devalue your influence to your community an audience. Don’t fear that no one will show up. Prepare for the just in case. Moose discusses the launch of Forefront by CEO Jordyn Weaver. This social shopping app was designed to help Black brands and products become household names and supported all across the globe. Combines technology and social media. No algorithm. Follow & interact with favorite brands. Can make commission as an ambassador. Creator Of The Week ECruseOfficial E Cruse is a food content creator that provides humorous commentary! He also makes music as well. Be sure to check out his Instagram page at Ecruseofficial Blueprint - Owning & Building Your Own Platform “Don’t give people power to cut your voice off.” Leverage other platform opportunities with the business side along with gaining more followers. Understand The Business Model of What You’re Creating. Make opportunities for people to interact with your brand from a monetary side. Build around exposure & awareness Don’t lose people interested in your brand because you don’t have a next step. Provide solutions for people who want to support your brand. Business Models Patreon Merchandise Courses Digital products (ebooks) Community Podcast Newsletter Taking Your Brand Global Use social media platforms to reach other countries. Wiser decisions come from making educated decisions. Study your metrics. Understand how the global market operates. Collaborate with influencers that can spread your brand in different countries. Don’t introduce your brand prematurely. Prepare as much as possible before introducing your brand globally. This Or That - Is being liked stopping you from starting your personal brand? Be authentic on your platform! 1) Would you rather be liked or be effective? 2) Do you care about peoples opinions too much? Are they compromising your beliefs and who you are? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Aug 8, 20231h 12m

Creator Ave: What’s Your Price : How To Price Your Products And Services

Welcome to another exciting episode of Creator Ave where Nicky and Moose dive deep into the world of pricing your products and services. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, figuring out the right price can be a daunting task. In this episode, we share our personal experiences, insights, and strategies to help you find the perfect price point for your offerings. From flat fees to hourly rates, we cover it all! Don't miss out on this valuable information that could transform your business. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/U7vayAgDOv8?feature=share

Aug 4, 202325 min

Rebrand Like Twitter? Mistakes to Avoid & Success Strategies!

In this episode of Nicky & Moose, they discuss the tools needed to have success in rebranding your business. What You Will Learn How to make money with content using X. How Twitter has rebranded themselves. The importance marketing and how it plays a role in product success. How to prepare your business for unexpected growth. What’s Poppin! Nicky highlights a new stream of content creation income with X, formerly known as Twitter. Requirements To Make Money With Content. 500 followers Subscribe to Twitter blue or verified organization. Have 15 million impressions in a three month time span Moose speaks on Warner Brothers marketing strategy for the movie Barbie. The company spent more money in marketing than producing the movie. Drive traffic to your company or product with various forms of marketing. Everyone receives differently. Creator Of The Week Damien’s Corner Damien displays fatherhood in a positive way by showing the world positive videos he creates with his daughter. He shows examples of being present in his child’s life with nurturing words & affirmations while she rides a bike. Tik Tok - Damiens Corner Blueprint - Rebranding For Businesses & Brands Rebranding changes the culture. Allot time for changes to take place with significant changes being made to your brand. Remain consistent and persistent in conveying your brands new perspective. Avoid creating brand confusion with the lack of clarity, vision and focus. Things To Consider 1) Are you engaging your audience with your rebranding ideas? 2) Does your audience trust your leadership? 3) Are you making changes with your audience in mind? Questions 1) Integrating everything on one platform a good thing? 2) What are thoughts on Twitters rebranding? This Or That - Is Going Viral A Good Thing? “Don’t start a business that you’re not ready to have blown up.” Work to have all aspects of your business set up when posting. Payment systems Website Email systems Inventory Questions 1) Would your business be able to handle a sudden increase of demands? 2)Are you excited about serving the few supporters that you currently have? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Aug 1, 20231h 3m

Creator Ave: Myths About Content Creation - and the Truth Behind Them

In this episode of Creator Ave, we dive deep into the world of content creation. They debunk common myths about content creation and reveal the truth behind them. If you've ever felt unsure about starting your content creation journey or have faced challenges along the way, this episode is a must-listen! Nicky and Moose provide valuable insights, tips, and encouragement to help you become a more confident and successful content creator. Watch the full episode by clicking here

Jul 28, 202327 min

Ep 147Your Personal Brand CAN Launch a Successful Business: Here's How!

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss strategies to grow & start a new brand. What You Will Learn The status of Threads How to add value to a corporation. How to launch a business or another brand on top of your brand. What’s Poppin! Nicky talks about the status of Threads and how the usage rate has declined in consecutive weeks. Did You Know Twitter has 230 million active users? Threads has a million users downloading the app? You can make six figures tweeting on Twitter. Moose highlights the discipline needed in order to be prepared for opportunities you want. He uses the American Inter Miami Soccer team as an example in their pursuit of Lionel Messi for four years, who has increased their overall value. Would you invest three years to make your one big move? Creator Of The Week Brock Johnson is an Instagram Coach who creates helpful quality content. Brock’s Focal Points For Growth Niche down. You can’t appease everyone. Be honest with your content. Share your real values, opinions and beliefs. Be yourself! Blueprint - Launching Businesses Or Brands Based Off Personal Brands Establish great relationships to build a trusted company. People will follow if you can show success from a previous product, experience or brand. Building credibility takes consistent content creating for your audience. Leverage the momentum that you’ve created! Look for effective ways to gain new opportunities. Steps For Crrating Additional Brands Build personal brand first. Have brand alignment with additional brand or business. Be intentional with creating and posting content. What traction & interest does your brand currently have? This Or That - Are We Being Pimped On Social Media? What are your thoughts on the current state of social media marketing use? Use social media tools strategically to gain an empowering advantage. Take advantage of the free tools that’s available for use. Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jul 25, 20231h 14m

Creator Ave: How To Invest In Your Brand

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose bring you a fresh perspective on personal branding and the power of investing in your brand. Discover valuable insights into building a strong team, leveraging technology, and embracing your true self. Stay tuned as we discuss key takeaways and tips to elevate your personal brand. To dive deeper into these topics and gain valuable insights, be sure to watch the full video

Jul 21, 202333 min

Ep 146Mastering Social Media Growth as a One-Person Show: Here’s How

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to strategically prepare for setting your brand up for sustainable success. What You Will Learn The system to creating content Prime day marketing tactics How to grow on social media How to become a one person business What’s Poppin! Nicky discusses Chat Gpt’s competitor Claude.ai. Claude offers code interpreting for free along with the ability to have larger data inputs. Their information is also more updated from the year 2023. Moose highlights the marketing tactics from Amazon’s Prime day. They accumulated 12.7 billion in sales from two days. Amazon’s Marketing Strategy Host an annual event that includes with pre sale & inside looks of deals. Build anticipation from your audience. Partner with influencers to bring more awareness to their products. Creator Of The Week ItsRikiP Riki P is an insider who provides the latest information on hip hop. His content included exclusive videos, pictures an interviews from your favorite artist. Instagram : ItsRikiP Blueprint - Social Media & One Person Business. Dankoe Philosophy Think of social media as a public note taking system to showcase your thoughts & opinions on your skills an interest. Lessons learned through life. Social media is the new society. Personal brands are people of the society. Distribute lessons from your lens. New ways of learning is from internet content and courses. 1) What are your thoughts on Dankoe’s perspective? 2) Do you believe your reactions & perspectives have value? System Of Creating Content Research Perspective Thoughts Experiences How To Monetize Your Personal Brand 1) Learn & sell a skill. 2) Become a value creator. Gain interest , gather a perspective, then create content for distribution. 3) One Person Business. Goals. What are you leading people towards? Problems. Create content on potential roadblocks. Systems. Create a product on how they can solve problems faster. Benefits. Market why they should care about your message. Brand Takeaways Prioritize learning. Avoid being predictable & becoming stale in your presentation. “People want to engage with brands that are going somewhere.” Always strive to reach new heights. “You don’t have to worry about consistency when your doing something you’re passionate about.” This or That - Social Media Growth Perspectives 1) Do you have a limit on how much you want to grow on social media? 2) How do you want your brand to be positioned? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jul 18, 20231h 5m

Creator Ave: How to Build Your Personal Brand on Social Media and Engage Your Audience

In this Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose discuss how to build your personal brand on social media and engage your audience. They share valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed in growing your brand's presence. From discussing the success of Crumble Cookie to exploring ways to make money without a product, they cover a range of topics that will benefit both beginners and experienced individuals in the online space. Watch the full video by Clicking Here

Jul 14, 202327 min

Ep 145We Are Threading: Meta’s New Twitter Killer?

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss a new Instagram feature along with how to leverage your content successfully. What You Will Learn What is Threads, and how we can use it. Is your business ready for scaling? How to differentiate yourself from competition. How to successfully leverage your content. What’s Poppin! Nicky breaks down what Threads is. It offers opportunities to grow & converse with your followers. Your reach will also not be suppressed, making it easy & accessible to connect with everyone you follow. Moose highlighted the business model of a comedy creator & Co founder of Creator Clash. Their company lost money because of people streaming the fights illegally, which affected their goal to donate to charities. Is scaling always the best approach? Will your niche be successful in scaling? Creator Of The Week Nick Rich Nick produces insightful & helpful content on graphic design & Ai tools. He also provides inspiration to become the best creator you can be through his unique storytelling. Instagram: JustNickRich Blueprint For Success - New Instagram Feature Threads “Be the change you want to see.” Identify & fix gaps the gaps in your current market. Look for ways to solve problems by providing effective solutions. Study your competition closely. Look to see what works well and doesn’t. From there you can add your own style that’ll make you stand out. Don’t become complacent with your creativity or growth. Self assess your progress often to know how you stand against your competition. Leveraging Content Successfully Showcase what you can do effectively with content. Use different forms of posting to keep your audience engaged. Stories Post Reels Show that your an expert in your niche with confidence and consistency with your post. Be sure to use the right song & hashtags. This Or That - Bad Self Care? How do you view self care on Tik Tok? Do you see it being negative or refreshing? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jul 11, 20231h 4m

Creator Ave: Building a Branding Ecosystem

Welcome to the "Creator Ave" podcast with Nicky and Moose. In this episode, we dive into the topic of building a branding ecosystem. Discover how a well-developed brand strategy can benefit personal brands, small businesses, and creative entrepreneurs. Learn about the power of collaborations, content creation, and strategic partnerships in establishing a strong brand presence. Gain insights from real-life brand examples and explore ways to overcome barriers to entry. Join us as we provide valuable tips and inspiration for brand growth and success. Full Video: Click Here

Jul 7, 202322 min

Ep 144MrBeast's Secrets To Becoming A Powerful Personal Brand

In this episode, they discuss how to maximize the most out your actions & brand. What You Will Learn How to optimize your Instagram broadcast channel for engagement. Mr. Beast keys to brand success. Influencer marketing replacing traditional ads? Difference between Mass appeal & niche focus. What’s Poppin! Nicky discusses how to maximize the most of your Instagram broadcast channel. Go deeper into a specific topic. Customize the name and look of your page. Make your first message count. First impressions are lasting impressions. Promote the channel. Create content in different formats. Keep them engaged. Moose discusses how Russel Brunson completed the first flight to make space tourism a reality. Marketing to a specific market for pre sale allows funding to become lucrative. “Everything you build today will be experienced in the moment.” Would you go to space? Creator Of The Week Justin Moore - Creator and CEO of Creator Wizard Helps creators monetize monetize their brand through brand deals and sponsorships. He has accumulated 5 million dollars of brand deals himself. Instagram - JustinMooretfam Blueprint For Success - Power Of Focus For Brand Success. Focus on important task that will elevate your brand. Remain consistent in your actions that support the success of your goals. High level of production takes commitment and intentional focus Mr. Beast 3 Focal Points Health Passion Business Questions Does your current focus reflect your goals? Do you love what you do? This Or That? Mass Appeal or Niche Focus? 1) Do you rely on the actions of numbers of what’s successful or what comes natural to you for? 2) Are you looking to stand out in your niche? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jul 4, 20231h 1m

Creator Ave: How to Create Consistent Content On Social Media

Are you a brand owner struggling to maintain a consistent presence on social media? Does the thought of daily content creation stress you out amidst your busy schedule? You're not alone, and we're here to help! In this Creator Ave, we'll dive deep into the challenges many of us face when it comes to content creation - from creative blocks and time constraints to the nagging habit of overthinking each piece of content. More importantly, we'll share valuable strategies and tips to overcome these hurdles and make your content creation goal not only achievable but enjoyable too! Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/4pKXbyjfmHA?feature=share

Jun 30, 202322 min

Ep 143We Have Been Using ChatGPT All Wrong

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they breakdown how to use Chat GPT more effectively for success. What You Will Learn Creative strategies on marketing and releasing products. When’s the appropriate time to relinquish control in business. The success story of Ai influencer Mr. Grateful Creating brand funnels with Ai Understanding how to use Chat GPT in depth. What’s Poppin! - Drake’s Strategy Release of Poetry Book & Album Nicky - Think of creative ways to market your content & merchandise. Taking one product to market another product generates interest amongst people who support your brand. Moose - Hillary Super takes over the CEO position of Rihanna’s Fenty brand. “A self aware leader knows when to relinquish control.” Creator Of The Week Theresa Van Dam Brings a spin to sharing services and products. She has great advertising strategies that engages people with comical & educational skits. Instagram - Theresa Van Dam TikTok - Theresa Van Dam Blueprint For Success - Mr. Grateful’s Ai Success. Mr. Grateful provides valuable information on the Rebel Road Show. Check out the full interview here! https://youtu.be/p6EPrZv52QE Do you know the identity of your brand? Give Chat GPT as much information as possible. Use that data to create new content. Enter the analytics results to Chat GPT to receive new feedback for continuous growth. Use Chat GPT For Video scripts Captions Posting times from analytics provided Ebooks Blogs Landing page To help build a business Standard Operating Procedures Moose’s Reminders For Adding Value Look to fill voids and gaps in peoples businesses. Help people scale with connections you have. This Or That - Money Or Subscribers? Would you rather have $1 million dollars or 10 million subscribers? What’s the reasoning for your answer? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jun 27, 20231h 5m

Creator Ave: A Framework For Building Your Personal Brand

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky And Moose share their insights on building a personal brand. They discuss the importance of brand identity, purpose, and impact, while debunking the misconception that personal branding is only for entrepreneurs and content creators. Whether you're a professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will provide you with valuable strategies to elevate your personal brand and generate income. Tune in to learn how to identify and solve problems, connect with your audience through relatable stories, and implement effective monetization strategies. Click here for the video version

Jun 23, 202327 min

Ep 142How To Bring In New Customers And Retain Them Like Crumble Cookies

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to maximize the most out of your brand through customer retention & monetization. What You’ll Learn How starting a YouTube channel right now is beneficial How to make money from company products Crumbl Cookie’s marketing and content strategies How to reinvent your brand What’s Poppin! - Great Time To Be A Content Creator? Lowered requirements to start monetizing from YouTube. Opportunities for small creators to start, grow or expand their business and brand. Having good business partners makes your exit easier when it’s time to sell. Creator Of The Week Hope & Kadero Instagram - Everydaywithhk Hope & Kadero post authentic & genuine content that show balance between trends and the realities of life. Their ultimate goal is to inspire healthy relationships with love and laughter. Blueprint For Success - How To Monetize Your Influence & Brand Crumbl Cookie’s Marketing & Social Media Strategies Develop a great Social Media Strategy. Leverage what each platform is geared towards. Each platform has different post strategies that are successful. Pay attention to current trends to tailor your post towards relevancy. Each platform needs a different content strategy plan. Weekly drops with menu changes. This strategy builds interest and retains customers. Remain consistent in the quality of content you produce. Launch content at same time every week. Leverage the reviews you get from users with sharing their story, post or comments. Stand on what you believe in! Does your content encourage people to share it? Monetizing Your Influence Use key words in your post from SEO to gain more visibility. Affiliate marketing with companies. Don’t overlook things that require organizational structure. Rewardful allows you to set up an affiliate program for your business. This Or That - Finding Your Lane Moose “Don’t turn what you love into labor.” Stay true to what people know you for. Nicky Reinvent yourself when needed. Adjust your brand strategy dependent upon what’s current. Find current articles on your niche to increase content. Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jun 20, 20231h 15m

Creator Ave: Mastering the Art of Documenting Life

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose discuss the art of documenting life and share valuable insights on maximizing your content creation journey. They explore monetization strategies, the importance of building an email list, and the significance of taking breaks. Join the conversation and gain inspiration and tips for creating engaging content. Tune in now! Listen to the full episode on YouTube: Link

Jun 16, 202324 min

Ep 141QUIT My Job And Became a $1 Million Graphic Designer - How I Did It

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, Marshall Fox shares his journey of humble beginnings to operating a million dollar graphic design business. “Show up when you show up!” - Marshall Marshall’s Successful Tips Remain patient along the process. Produce consistently at a high level. Operate with integrity. Analyze & track your progress for self assessing. Manage your time to increase your productivity. Logos Should Be Simple Versatile Memorable Timeless Appropriate Embroidered Easily Framework To Make Six Figures 1) Clarify Your Mission, Goals & Vision. Self asses skills, interest and what clients need. Break down steps needed to make significant progress. 2) Set Up Your Business & Systems Setting up a CRM. Dubsado or Honeybook. Professional email 3) Clarify Marketing & Messaging Who values what you do? Who has the resources to pay you what you’re worth? 4) Present Yourself As A Premium Service Provider. Social media Website Marketing Email Consultations 5) Creating Packages Create different point structures for clients. 6) Develop A Six Figure Process Beginning to end detailed format. Client portal Set expectations Define everything upfront 7) Relaunching Doing the 6 steps as a premium service provider. Marshall’s Tools Recommendations For Designers Wix Midjourney Photoshop Beta Generator Fill Dubsado Honeybook Time For A Website? Does your business call for it? Having a website shows what value you bring. Book Recommendations 1) Burn Your Portfolio - Michael Janda 2) Pocket Full Of Do - Chris Do 3) Oversubscribed - Daniel Priestley 4) Creative Strategy & The Business Of Design - Douglas Davis 5) Win Without Pitching Manifesto - Blair Enns Socials Instagram - Marshall Fox Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jun 13, 20231h 6m

Creator Ave: The Role of Innovation For Personal Brands

In this episode, we dive into the crucial role of innovation for personal brands. Join us as we explore the mindset, behaviors, and driving force behind successful personal brands, and discover the captivating stories of the people and brands we all know and love. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/oTxSH-SzXHo?feature=share Sponsored by Deeper Than The Brand

Jun 9, 202322 min

Ep 140How To Be A Full-Time Content Creator: A Guide For Beginners

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to effectively brand or rebrand your business with intentional strategies. What You Will Learn Branding Vs Rebranding Skills For Full Time Content Creating What Collaborations With Creators Looks Like Strategies To Grow Your Brand What’s Poppin! Nicky shares her thoughts on how Vidiq has an advantage over ChatGPT. Vidiq has the ability to write detailed scripts for YouTube primarily. You can also create and download videos for B-roll from the voiceovers produced with this game changing Ai tool. To learn more, visit the website with the link below. https://vidiq.com/nickyandmoose/ Moose shares how Adidas made 170 million in revenue from leftover Yeezy products even after his antics were viewed bad in the publics eye. He also shares the importance of assessing the risk of collaborating with creators that can provide high revenue. Creator Of The Week Corey B. Corey repurposes entertaining side by side videos about food combinations! Check out his videos that generate high amounts of views on his platforms below. Instagram - Corey B Tik Tok - Corey B Blueprint For Success - Rebranding Or Evolving? Rebranding Changes Audience Message Values & Beliefs Focus Strategy For Your Brand Visibility Make target audience clearer Strong brand message Content Distribution Refined messaging Necessities For Full-Time Content Creating Product development. Need transactions. Storytelling and branding marketing. How does your brand differentiate from competitors? Know how to sell & convert services into sales. How to speak effectively to your audience. Leadership. Where are you leading your audience? Have fun with it! This Or That - Can You Teach Success? Questions 1) Do you believe you can teach success? 2) What are your thoughts on the mindset of a successful brand being duplicated? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Jun 6, 20231h 5m

Creator Ave: The 80-20 Rule - A Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Creators

In today's Creator Ave, Nicky And Moose are discussing the 80-20 rule and how it can be a powerful tool for creators. For those who may not be familiar, the 80-20 rule is a principle that states that roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. In other words, a small amount of effort can often lead to a disproportionately large impact. As creators, we can use this principle to our advantage by focusing our efforts on the most impactful 20% of our work. This can help us to maximize our success and get the most out of our creative efforts. In this video, we'll be exploring some practical ways that creators can use the 80-20 rule to improve their work and achieve their goals. We'll also be sharing some success stories from creators who have used the 80-20 rule to take their careers to the next level.

Jun 2, 202324 min

Ep 139Is The Creator Economy Really Fake?

In this episode of Nicky & Moose, they discuss what’s needed in order to maximize the most out of your value. What You Will Learn Dj Khaled’s Marketing Scheme How To Increase Your Brand Value How To Price Your Brand How To Prioritize Important Business Dialogues Creator Of The Week Don Cuddles Nicky’s dog Don Cuddles has emerged on Instagram to showcase his pawsome adventures! Be sure to follow for more behind the scenes clips. Tik Tok - Don Cuddles Blueprint For Success - Value In Brands & Business Build interest before introducing a product to potential customers. Spend intentional time on developing a marketing plan. Have a business behind your social media accounts. Generate business behind the following you’ve built. Can your content help bring more awareness to a product with your loyal following? Have a vision and mission statement for your brand. That’s a key component for consistent focus & growth. “People are gravitated towards the experience you can provide.” Do you have evidence that supports the asking price of the value being offered? Your Content Should Display Great energy A Storyline Call To Action Interest To Viewers Story Telling An Illustration Of How You’re Different. Pricing Your Brand Underpricing your product can create uncertainty. Correct pricing attracts ideal audiences that will use and benefit from your service. This Or That - Are 50/50 deals the Most Fair? What do you deem valuable? Evaluate opportunities with the bigger picture in mind. 50/50 is ideal when it’s fair for both parties. What are your thoughts on 50/50 deals? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

May 30, 20231h 18m

Creator Ave: Building Your Team for Brand & Business Growth

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose dive into the topic of building a team for brand and business growth. They provide unique insights into the mindset, behaviors, and driving force behind successful people and brands. Key Takeaways: Partnerships and Collaborations: The hosts emphasize the value of partnerships as a way to build a team. They highlight that partnerships can be as effective as traditional hiring and stress the importance of finding people who align with your vision and are reliable. Clear Communication and Responsibility: Nicky and Moose discuss the significance of clear communication within a team. They emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for mistakes and avoiding blame-shifting. Stepping up and admitting errors creates a supportive and productive team dynamic. Finding the Right Team Members: The hosts discuss key attributes to consider when selecting team members, such as reliability, alignment with the brand's values, and a balanced focus on both community and business. They also mention the potential of joining existing teams if building your own proves challenging. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights on team-building strategies that can accelerate personal brand and business growth.

May 26, 202318 min

Ep 138Why Can’t I Be Vulnerable: Our Mental Health Journeys

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they create a safe space for discussion about mental health. What You Will Learn Behaviors To Avoid Successful Behaviors “How you think about things, will drive your behaviors.” Things To Avoid Overthinking Doubt Fear Nicky & Moose Takeaways There’s no age limit in regards to working on your mindset! Slow progress is better than no progress. Strive for improvement each day. Understand that everything has a process to becoming better. Acknowledge where you’re at currently, then begin to build intentionally from there. Don’t be afraid to move forward. “Don’t allow people to penalize you for your growth and success. Whether it’s big, small or indifferent, find ways to be happy for others.” Learn to become comfortable in vulnerability with people you trust. Keep communication open with people who care about you. Questions 1) What are you doing for the betterment of your mind? Your mind is a muscle that needs exercising! Mind Strengthening Exercises? Daily Routines? 2) How would you currently rate your mental health on a scale of 1-10? What actions would you incorporate to improve or maintain your score? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

May 23, 202359 min

Creator Ave: Brand vs. Business - What to Build First

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose discuss the age-old question of whether to focus on building a brand or a business first. They dive into the importance of both aspects and provide valuable insights on how to approach this dilemma. Key Points: The Power of Branding The Significance of a Sustainable Business Model The Role of Content and Audience Engagement Creator Ave is sponsored by Deeper Than The Brand

May 19, 202324 min

Ep 137Loyalty Vs Revenue

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to leverage and set your business up for success. What You Will Learn How To Understand & Calculate Value Business Strategy Thoughts How To Build A Business Portfolio Building Successful Partnerships Providing Businesses New Perspectives Creator Of The Week Jabari Johnson - “Make the barrier to entry low.” Grammy Award Winning Artist shares gems of how to successfully enter the space of hosting live events. Blueprint For Success - When Or When Not To Leverage. Work with people that you can trust. Place them in positions where they can succeed. Have something to bring to the table instead of looking for a handout. Work For Hire You can invest, build your likeness, & partner with successful movements. Team up with people who can put you in rooms to have bigger opportunities down the road. Approach opportunities with a long term mindset. Proof Of Concept Leverage in opportunities that can teach you something. “Value that’s gained is not always monetary.” Bring forth expertise in an area that’s gathered from experience & overcoming trials. Personal Necessities For Business Having a competitive advantage Upscaling your business Adding new skills Innovation Working on your craft consistently Questions 1) Is transparency apart of your conversations pertaining to leverage? 2) How are you utilizing present moments to grow in your life? 3) Are you measuring value within yourself and opportunities correctly? 4) What work have you done that can justify your asking price? Can you articulate your reasoning fluently? Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

May 16, 20231h 12m

Creator Ave: How to Get Your Next 1k Followers On Instagram

Welcome to another episode of Creator Ave. In this episode, Nicky And Moose into strategies for growing your Instagram following. From optimizing your profile to establishing a consistent posting schedule, they provide valuable tips to expand your brand's reach. They also explore the power of collaborations and leveraging Instagram features like Reels. Whether you're a seasoned Instagrammer or just starting out, this episode offers actionable advice to help you gain your next 1,000 followers. Creator Ave is sponsored by Deeper Than The Brand

May 12, 202324 min

Ep 136He Turned Content to Keynote Speaking | The George White Story

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, special guest George White joins to discuss how his upbringings have created and generated success in various ways. What You Will Learn How to create content consistently. When to repurpose content. How to monetize your voice. George’s Takeaways Turn your pain into power. Use upbringings as a source of motivation and direction. Find your avenue & lane in Stay true to yourself Have a longevity mindset with your actions. Think ahead! “Trial and error is your content!” Use your experiences as teaching pints for others. You create longevity by being intentional. Find out what works, and keep pushing forward! Take advantage of your breakthroughs. Money hungry sacrifices the vision. “You can’t spend time watching someone live the life you want.” Will-Set Mindset Passionate Perfecting your craft Not being content Investing Chasing the gift Pursuing everything that God has for you. Content Scheduling Build platform with consistent posting. Create content months out at a time. Twelve to Thirty-six months in advance. Pay attention to the analytics and trends before they happen. Ways To Monetize Your Voice Speaking Engagements YouTube TikTok Voice Overs Apple/Spotify Stream Royalties Beat Selection Process For Videos YouTube or Beatstars Instrumentals with no copyright allows you to monetize videos on YouTube. Three Book Recommendations Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel Amen. Business For Dummies. Criminal Justice Books. Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

May 9, 20231h 1m

Creator Ave: Do You Have a Winning Social Media Strategy?

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky and Moose discuss building a winning social media content strategy, focusing on standing out in a sea of sameness. They discuss the importance of finding your brand's personality and style, while also researching and adding your own unique spin. Takeaways: Building a winning social media content strategy involves finding your brand's personality and style, researching what works in your industry, and adding your own unique spin to stand out from the crowd. Trial and error is an important part of content creation, and it's important to be willing to try new things and take feedback from your audience. Social media is a free platform, but it's also pay-to-play, and running ads can help increase brand awareness and set you up for retargeting in the future. Creator Ave is sponsored by Deeper Than The Brand

May 5, 202321 min

Ep 135Content Creator or Business Person? Which Route Are You Taking?

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, they discuss how to gain clarity in your social media purpose to avoid entering a recession as a content creator. What You Will Learn Ai tools that complete your task automatically. Perspective on Kevin Durant’s lifetime Nike deal. How to survive a content creating recession. When to take a break from creating. What’s Poppin! Nicky shares Ai tools that will take your goals and complete them for you. Those Ai resources are AgentGPT & God Mode. Agent GPT - https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai/ God Mode - https://godmode.space/ Moose shares his perspective on KD getting a lifetime deal with Nike. He encourages you to be authentically you! There are no certain personalities that are exclusive to brand deals. He also emphasizes that owners should take care of their talent. Creator Of The Week Roberto Nickson provides consistent value on Ai & content creating. He also breaks down the analytics of short videos across social media platforms and provides helpful information for content creators. Instagram - rpnickson Blueprint For Success - How To Survive Content Creating Recession Figure out ways to keep momentum going for monetization. Shift your focus from making money to creating content with passion. Focus on the execution it takes to make money Successful Mindset Don’t worry if people will like your content or not. Focus on providing value for people who find value in your content. Remain faithful over few! Which Model Fits Your Online Purpose Brand partnerships as an influencer. Business person driving traffic to your business using social media Content Must-Haves Deliver value Call to actions Community feel Brand Must Haves Email list. Text messaging marketing Ability to build relationships with genuine interactions with your community. This Or That - Taking A Break From Content Creating? What are your thoughts on taking breaks? Stay present in day to day activities! Take care of yourself in order to keep caring for your supporters. Taking time to reset allows intentional though with providing better experiences for your community. Taking Breaks Provide Organization Clarity Perspective Direction Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

May 2, 20231h 8m

Creator Ave: Dealing With Fear of Rejection

With some time under our belt in this branding & business game, some points are becoming very clear when thinking about what it takes to be successful in the space. What’s one of those you might ask? COURAGE… Yep, that’s it. While we could have said something that sounds super deep, the truth is that finding the courage to deal with the rejection of growing a brand is critical! So there you have it, this episode is dedicated to exactly that.

Apr 28, 202321 min

Ep 134People Over Product: Create A Community-Driven Brand

In this episode of Nicky & Moose, they discuss how to develop your brand from every aspect to ensure great success. What You Will Learn How to repurpose content using Ai How to stick to your vision despite outside opinions How to stand out as a new brand When to start a brand and build a community What’s Poppin! Nicky shares two Ai tools for the best way to repurpose your audio and video clips with Castmagic & Opus Clip. Castmagic: Automate all the tedious work that comes in editing and post production and say hello to your new best content editor. Opus Clip: Opus Clip is a generative AI video tool that repurposes long videos into shorts in one click. Moose discusses Space X recent launch of the starship rocket. He dives into how personal brand meets mainstream media. “A failure in someone’s eyes can still be a success for you.” Keep the right perspective in what your attempting to accomplish. Creator Of The Week George White Motivational speaker that brings high energy to his videos with music that sets the tone! Check out his videos on Instagram! iamgeorgewhitethespeaker Blueprint For Success - Bobby Hundreds Brand Creatives “Intentionally try to stand out.” Bobby’s Brand Must Haves Stories Content Community Culture Relationships How To Stand Out? Story behind product. Establishes a connection with consumers. Increases chance of support. Successful collaborations. Strategic partnerships with other companies will help your brands image. Fully embrace who you are. Your message has power to set people free when operating in great courage! Provide great experiences & events for your community. Look to fill gaps in your industry. If it doesn’t exist, that’s your opportunity to create that need. This Or That - “If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them.” Do you agree with this statement? Moose - “Self evaluate before making the move.” Take ownership of where you currently are in business or personal matters. Nicky - Teaming up provides more resources an opportunities for successful collaborations. Trade practices with successful business owners to enhance your own. Ai Tools Your Brand Needs! 1) https://www.castmagic.io/?via=nicky 2) https://www.opus.pro/?utm_source=thisisnickys&code=IAMNICKY Brand Partnerships We are now accepting brand partnerships! If you’d like to have your brand featured on an episode, please email Nicky at [email protected] Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Apr 25, 20231h 3m

Creator Ave: How Your Target Audience Shapes Your Branding Strategy

In this episode of Creator Ave, Nicky And Moose discuss the importance of understanding your target audience and how it can shape your branding strategy in the digital world. They share their own experiences and provide valuable insights on how to build trust with your audience, create effective short-form videos, and nurture potential clients.

Apr 21, 202319 min

Ep 133From Navy Sailor To Content Strategist For The Stars: The Nicky Saunders Story

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, Moose interviews Nicky on her upbringings from the Navy to a global content creator. Humble Beginnings Mom was a great influence for sneakers & fashion. Early thought process of what will make her the most money. Root for eventually finding her passion. Lessons Learned From The Navy Complete things when you say you’ll complete them. Discipline and commitment. Nicky’s Must Haves In Visual Creating Root of video creating was influenced from music videos. Story telling. Making sure story matches the visuals. What Nicky Learned From Serving Take advantage of opportunities no matter how far it was out. Never let personal problems dictate your work. Enjoy what you do! Network with individuals at events. Building of Deeper Than The Brand Environment dictates the level of execution you have. Recognize how you can serve people efficiently. Take lessons from you’re upbringing to serve an audience the correct way. Three Things For Creative Entrepreneurs Commitment, dedication and a great team. What’s your purpose of your brand, business, & creativity? Scale your business and fight self doubt everyday. Things To Avoid Brand Confusion. Have direction for your post & creativity. Self Doubt. Believe you belong! Stop comparing yourself to others. Must Haves For Scaling A Business Clear on objectives Clear on creativity Clear on solutions Artificial Intelligence Use of Ai gives buys your time back. Can make your business more valuable when used effectively Listener Perks 1) Sponsored By Ecamm Live: An all-in-one live streaming & video production studio. With Ecamm Live, video creation is easy, professional, and fully customizable. If you can think it, you can create it in Ecamm Live. Try it for free www.nickyandmoose.com/ecamm 2) Deeper Than The Brand is a content creator community that prepares you for success in a building and sustaining a successful brand. Head over to deeperthanthebrand.com to learn more and get started today! 3) Striving to be the best we can is an on going journey. Having the blueprint of ourselves makes that goal more sustainable. Head over to flightassessment.com to learn your personality superpower and how to use it for successfully.

Apr 18, 20231h 16m

Creator Ave: Crafting a Unique And Memorable Brand Personality

In this episode of Creator Ave., hosted by Nicky and Moose, they discuss the importance of crafting a unique and memorable brand personality. They explore how good brands are aware of their brand personality and how it helps them easily connect with their audience in the marketplace. The hosts share some tips on how to create a brand personality and identity that connects with your audience and differentiates you from the competition. Creator Ave is sponsored by Deeper Than The Brand

Apr 14, 202320 min