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???? This is Part 3 of the full FOMO masterclass. Watch Part 1 and Part 2 here:
Part 1: https://youtu.be./FFPaVFBEIhI
Part 2: https://youtu.be/WrehiIId62U

Most brands become forgettable because they try to appeal to everyone.

In Part 3, @ChrisDo demonstrates how to use attribute sliders to clarify your brand positioning, analyze competitors, and find what makes your business different.

Through live exercises, he also explains how to create a repeatable brand story, uncover what customers are really buying, write a stronger tagline, and build a brand around a clear idea.

In this episode:
• How to use attribute sliders to clarify your brand position
• Why the middle is where forgettable brands go to die
• How to turn your origin into a repeatable brand story
• How to uncover what customers are really buying
• The three ideas that create a memorable personal brand

Timestamps:
00:00 The Simple Tool That Resolves Conflicting Brand Ideas
02:22 Why the Middle Is Where Forgettable Brands Go to Die
03:09 Does Your Brand Look Exactly Like Its Competitors?
04:21 Chris Positions Three Candle Brands Live
13:06 The Storytelling Opportunity Most Product Brands Waste
20:25 How to Create a Story Customers Repeat for You
24:05 “How Do I Find My Brand Story?” Start Here
29:18 Can a Powerful Brand Story Still Be Authentic?
35:43 The Four Principles Chris Requires Before Working With You
37:07 What to Say When a Client Asks You to Work for Half
42:16 Stop Selling the Product—Find What Customers Really Buy
47:24 Why Nike’s “Just Do It” Works So Well
49:18 The Three Ideas Behind a Memorable Personal Brand
52:47 Chris Defines His Own Personal Brand Live
54:10 Outro

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Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
Cinematographers/Editors: Rodrigo Tasca & Tasca Studios