Is being a 'Professional Namer' a real job? You bet it is!

I'm interviewing Alexandra Watkins, the Founder of Eat My Words and The Branding Pro Who Made Wendy’s Baconator A Household Name. Pretty neat, right?

Alexandra Watkins is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names with buzz.

For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google.

Her breakthrough creativity book, “Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick,” was named a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine.

Her personal "Name Hall of Fame" includes Wendy's Baconator, Neato robotic vacuum, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, and frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me.

We talk about:

• The Importance of Naming
• Your brand name shouldn’t look like someone got drunk and played scrabble
• Why is naming a brand important
• Choosing a name that incorporates surprise, entertaining elements, and dopamine
• Whether brand names influence purchases, or not
• The painful consequences of bad branding
• When to invest in hiring help
• Whether your brand name can make or break you
• How to even START the brainstorming process of a brand name
• Why do we get SO tripped up with naming.
• And more!

Connect with Alexandra: https://eatmywords.com/our-chefs/alexandra-watkins-brand-name-consultant/

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrawatkins/

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Today, we are delving into the crucial topic of building trust and becoming a better marketing strategist in your own business.

There is nobody more qualified to chat about this topic than Jonathan Goodman, founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center.

In this episode, Jonathan sheds light on everything that is WRONG with modern marketing right now.

In particular, we chat about...

• avoiding the pitfalls of over-reliance on social media
• creative marketing strategies designed to engage and build trust within your local community
• the high-risk route of chasing internet fame
• the “Triangle of Trust” model from Jonathan's book
• philosophies regarding friendship dynamics in business
• why offline word-of-mouth referrals surpass social media success
• the importance of quality over quantity in client acquisition

If you love this episode, you should grab a copy of Jonathan's Book called The Obvious Choice.

No matter your goals, The Obvious Choice offers 15 essential lessons on profit and success that are timeless because they prioritize the humans who buy from you and not erratic and temperamental algorithms.

Jonathan Goodman—one of the world's leading experts on helping people simplify their business—reveals proven frameworks for increasing efficiency, praying to the social media gods less, and mastering the art of finding your customers.

Follow Jonathan Goodman:

• Twitter: @itscoachgoodman
• Instagram: @itscoachgoodman
• YouTube: Jonathan Goodman
• LinkedIn: Jon Goodman
• Podcast: The Obvious Choice
• Weekly Newsletter: 5 Reps on Friday

Get Jonathan’s Latest Book:

The Obvious Choice: Timeless Lessons on Success, Profit, and Finding Your Way

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We're BACK with Season 15, baby!

Not only are we celebrating 15 seasons of the podcast, but we're also celebrating 7 years of the Visionary Life Podcast.

Yes, you read that right. We have been creating, producing, and sharing weekly episodes for 7 whole years.

I still remember when I started this podcast with NO clue what I was doing, and I would travel around Toronto on public transit and show up at people's studios, offices, apartments and bring them to my tiny bachelors apartment to record with a $150 microphone.

Let's just say, a lack of equipment didn't ever hold me back!

7 years later, we're still here and I think we've made some SIGNIFICANT upgrades.

Let's get into this weeks episode where I share some New Years Update + Marketing Predictions for 2025.

Some of the trends discussed include:

• why memberships are slowly dying off
• a return to supporting our local community and boost in IRL events
• having friends who are entrepreneurs is vital
• should you worry about scaling if you're not even making money?
• and so much more

GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR OUR MARCH EVENT: https://www.kelseyreidl.com/paris2025

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This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on what a week in my life really looks like.

Of course, every week is different. But I wanted to sit down 7 days in a row, and record what happened behind the scenes.

I chronicle:

• what I eat to stay fueled (and how I keep meals mega simple around here)
• what I do during my 2 days of child-care
• how we fit in a 1x weekly date night
• spending as much time as possible with Freddie each week, and taking him on adventures
• and more!

Like many of you, I (try to) juggle all the hats—mama, entrepreneur, friend, creative, wife, home chef, workout enthusiast... it's a lot!

And I'm far from having it figured out, but I can say with certainty that I have more energy in this phase of life than I've ever had before because I'm clear on my priorities.

Enjoy!

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Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood |

https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama

Growing Your Business Beyond Social Media in 2025: "One of the things that I hear from my clients is that they feel like they don't want to be on social media forever or that they hate social media.".

What about you? Are you...

• Frustrated with the Social Media Algorithm?
• Not seeing the results you once were?
• Wondering if there's a better way to build your business that doesn't rely on Social Media?

We're diving into growing your business without relying on social media in this episode of the podcast.

In this episode, Kelsey talks about...

• Her personal journey balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship and wanting to be more 'offline'
• Three impactful ways to grow your business beyond the social media hamster wheel.
• Results from hosting workshops
• How to pursue meaningful partnerships and collaborations
• Getting more word of mouth marketing strategies in place
• & more

Thanks for tuning into this episode. All links, events & offers can be found below.

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Back with a Solo Catch Up Episode this week!

In this short solo life update, I'm talking about:

• Florida trip recap: do I regret travelling with my 11 month old? How did it go?
• How much does a Santa Claus at the Mall make ($$$)
• Why it's important to know your Business Core Values when making decisions!
• Black Friday Sale Ideas
• Ryan Holiday vs. Taylor Swift
• & MORE!

Enjoy, visionaries!

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It’s easy to get caught in a business rut or funk, and the reality is that there will be highs & lows at every level of your entrepreneurial journey!

The secret lies in how you manage your funks, and having the right tools to ride it out and to lessen the impact it has on your mood, your motivation and your mission to create impact in this world!

In this episode, I share 5 ways to get out of your funk and overcome challenging times!

Give this episode a listen anytime you're craving a business boost!

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What's working when it comes to Social Media Marketing, right now?

If you ask me... it's LinkedIn!

(psssst: follow me there! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseyreidl/)

Even though LinkedIn has been around for 20+ years, it's more alive than ever before - especially for

B2B interactions and industry-specific content.

LinkedIn is also a great platform for new online business owners, because it supports thought-leadership by facilitating professional updates, creating space for professional content, and it offers the chance for advanced targeting for B2B marketing.

You thought it wasn’t a very sexy platform, and that might be right, but it’s where opportunity is right now!

Time Stamps:

00:00 We are feeling totally disenchanted with Instagram, so here's what to try instead

05:44 Two 'must follow' accounts for learning LinkedIn from the 'pros'

08:23 Why I love LinkedIN (& the types of opportunities available)

15:59 Tips for creating engaging content on LinkedIn

25:12 Recap of my Top 3 Strategies

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