“I've just been going with my spirit on when do I feel like I have something to share and mostly it's been on mindset and thinking about stuff in a little bit of a different way.” Today, Bijal (@bijal.launch) discusses the importance of vulnerability and emotional honesty in business and personal growth. Bijal shares her experiences and insights on how being open and authentic can create trust, foster deeper connections, and lead to true success.

Welcome to Own Your Brand, hosted by Bijal Patel, entrepreneur, founder, investor, designer, and content creator with over 13 years of corporate experience working at Fortune 500 companies. Within this podcast, you’re going to learn about branding, vision, identity, mindset, and how to scale your business to the next level. Let’s go and build a world-class brand!

Timestamps

(0:00) Vulnerability creates trust and different perspectives.

(4:26) The loneliness of feeling like the only one with certain feelings.

(8:12) Sharing personal beliefs and experiences with friends.

(12:36) Reminder to trust and reach out to support networks during tough times.

(16:20) Feelings are not a detriment to business success.

(20:30) Embracing growth and the value of vulnerability in relationships.

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Welcome to Own Your Brand, hosted by Bijal Patel, entrepreneur, founder, investor, designer, and content creator with over 13 years of corporate experience working at Fortune 500 companies. Within this podcast, you’ll learn about branding, vision, identity, mindset, and how to scale your business to the next level.

This week's Own Your Brand podcast episode features Jason Portnoy!

Meet Jason, a dynamic entrepreneur whose mission is to transform businesses from unknown to omnipresent.

Jason helps brands create more awareness, nurture customers, increase conversion, and scale using proven marketing and business strategies. He’s the mastermind behind True Rivalry®, a brand he launched in 2012 that quickly gained a foothold in over 250 retail stores across North America, with a loyal celebrity following and appearances on TV shows and movies.

In 2017, Jason founded JPORT Media™, an agency that has grown into a 7-figure powerhouse, generating over $100M in revenue for its clients. His Market Domination Method™ and coaching programs have been game-changers for many businesses, helping them scale and grow exponentially.

Jason is also the host of the top-ranked podcast Perfectly Mentored, where he picks the brains of industry leaders like Gary Vaynerchuk, Randi Zuckerberg, Daymond John, Grant Cardone, and Rebecca Minkoff.

Beyond his professional accolades, Jason is a proud father to Ryan and Chloe, and he’s on a relentless mission to deliver effective marketing strategies for businesses of all sizes. In a world full of internet marketing gurus, Jason stands out by letting his results speak for themselves.

Get ready for an insightful conversation with someone who doesn’t just talk about making things happen—he delivers results every day.

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction and Relationship Focus

(02:14) Building a House of Bricks: Foundation for Success

(04:35) Finding Your Voice and Overcoming Fear

(08:19) The 4M Method: Mind, Marketing, Money, Moments

(11:22) Developing Relationships with High-Powered Individuals

(33:28) Authenticity and Trusting Yourself

(36:09) The Power of Who You Surround Yourself With

(41:49) Marketing and Branding

(50:10) Upcoming Projects and Events

If you're looking to create more awareness, nurture your customers, and scale your business using proven strategies, you can follow Jason on Instagram at @jasonportnoy for more tips and insights. And don’t forget to check his podcast, Perfectly Mentored, where he interviewed some of the biggest names in the industry.

Welcome to Own Your Brand, hosted by Bijal Patel, entrepreneur, founder, investor, designer, and content creator with over 13 years of corporate experience working at Fortune 500 companies. Within this podcast, you’ll learn about branding, vision, identity, mindset, and how to scale your business to the next level.

This week's Own Your Brand podcast episode features Gabrielle Borman Goude!

Today, I have the honor of introducing a very special guest, Gabrielle Goud.

Gabrielle is a partner and Chief of Staff at Welch Equities, a holding company that also founded The Wealthy Consultant back in 2022.

Over the past five years, she has worked closely with Taylor Welch, contributing to a wide range of areas including events, operations, client services, and finance.

Gabrielle’s expertise encompasses everything from client retention to back-of-house operations, making her a versatile and invaluable asset to her team.

In addition to her extensive operational role, Gabrielle is passionate about speaking and podcasting, often sharing her knowledge on various platforms. Her experience and insights into the world of events and client engagement are unparalleled, and today she is here to share her wisdom on how to secure paid speaking gigs.

Timestamps

(03:15) Finding Events and Event Managers

(11:32) The Power of Vulnerability and Relatability

(29:52) The Power of Speaking Engagements

(36:11) Maximizing the Impact of Speaking Engagements

(44:54) Managing Energy and Time for Speaking Engagements

(48:21) Setting Speaking Fees

(50:24) Cadence of Speaking Engagements

(52:58) Choosing the Right Speaking Engagements

Don't miss out on her expertise and the chance to engage with her directly.

You can follow Gabrielle on Instagram at @GabrielleGoud. Make sure to check out her latest posts, drop a comment, and let her know you heard her on the Own Your Brand podcast.