Building Trust and Differentiation: Craig Andrews on Personal Branding and Marketing Strategies

Craig Andrews shares insights from his transition from engineering to marketing and his personal journey, including a battle with COVID. The conversation delves into building trust through vulnerability and the power of personal branding in business. Craig emphasizes the importance of authenticity, using personal stories and experiences to differentiate in the market. He discusses the challenges of DIY marketing and the significance of understanding decision-making psychology. The episode highlights marketing strategies specific to engineers and entrepreneurs, encouraging open-mindedness and avoiding opinion questions. Craig concludes with advice on connecting with him and an overview of his published works.

Speakers

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Craig Andrews

Guest • 58%

Richard Walsh

Host • 42%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and building trust through vulnerability
0:48	Sponsor: Sharpen the Spear Coaching
1:15	Guest introduction: Craig Andrews and his Marine Corps background
2:54	Transitioning from engineering to marketing; Craig's COVID battle
6:26	Differentiation and personal branding in business
13:23	Building trust with personal stories and authenticity
19:03	Strategies and examples of successful business differentiation
25:36	The power and impact of personal branding
27:23	Marketing with personal flaws and unique experiences
33:35	Overcoming ego for marketing vulnerability
37:36	The importance of message order and decision-making psychology in marketing
41:17	Challenges of DIY marketing and targeting the decision-maker
47:27	Marketing patterns among engineers and entrepreneurs
53:17	Avoiding opinion questions and embracing open-mindedness in marketing
56:54	Connecting with Craig Andrews and his published works
58:12	Closing remarks and final sponsor message

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