337. Building Connections through Creativity and Authentic Branding: Insights from Shannon Williams

Do you want to revolutionize the way that your business interacts with clients? It’s time to put some serious attention on how your clients experience your brand. Shannon Williams is a truly creative soul who knows how to infuse his business with the power of story and connection. Tap into your secret weapons of clear communication, vulnerability, and emotional appeal to create a client experience that is genuine and puts your client in the center.  If you develop your client experience well, your clients can walk away from interactions with you feeling that they are the hero of a grand adventure. That is how you develop clients that are so satisfied they keep coming back!  Key Takeaways  The essence of your brand is how people feel about who you are and what you do. Your brand should tell a story that makes your client feel like they are the hero. Build connections with your audience through authentic vulnerability in your messaging. Sometimes it is hard for us to see our business clearly because of how close we are. Look for outside help in gaining clarity for your brand story. About Shannon Williams Shannon is a multi-hyphenate creative based in Columbus, OH. He's passionate about the music of language, the power of story, the intelligence of good design, the compelling still image, and building community amongst creatives. In This Episode  [00:00] Welcome to the show! [05:59] Meet Shannon Williams [12:57] The power of the story brand mindset [22:58] Actively creating connections [26:11] Telling your story [30:12] Tapping into vulnerability [40:07] Where to start with personal branding [48:13] Connect with Shannon [53:05] Outro Quotes  “Brand is how people feel about what you do.” [17:23] - Shannon Williams “Feeling creates connection, connection inspires loyalty, and loyalty informs action.” [24:00] - Shannon Williams “If the only thing that we’re doing is relying on the work that we’re doing for clients, it could be a lot more powerful when we add the soul of our own brand.” [27:32] - Ryan Koral Links  Get the The Lead Machine: Website Checklist for Filmmakers FREE Workshop Available "How to Consistently Earn Over $100k Per Year in Video Production While Working Less Than 40 Hours Per Week" Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group Find Shannon Williams online Find Shannon Williams online at 10 Speed Studios Follow Shannon Williams on Instagram | Twitter Follow 10 Speed Studios on Instagram | Twitter Connect with Shannon Williams on LinkedIn Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram What’s your question for the podcast? Share a video or audio response! Check out the show notes page If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!