John Gumas: Getting Your Branding Right

Net Profit Podcast- Accelerate Your Profits with Ryan Kimler

About John Gumas: John Gumas, esteemed CEO of Gumas Advertising and renowned author, is a trailblazer in the branding industry, dedicated to empowering challenger brands with effective marketing strategies to overcome their larger competitors. With an illustrious career spanning decades, John's expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of the country's foremost authorities on Challenger Brand Marketing®. As a sought-after speaker, published author, and influential board member, John's remarkable leadership, community service, and unwavering commitment have made an indelible impact on the industry and beyond.

In this episode, Ryan and John Gumas discuss:

• The importance of effective challenger brand marketing
• Developing a five-step process for challenger brand marketing
• The importance of separating the small business owner's personal brand from the company's brand
• Building a strong brand as a key strategy for small business owners

Key Takeaways:

• Challenger brand marketing is a customized process that eliminates guessing and helps businesses understand how to effectively position and message their brand to engage their target audience, leading to business growth.
• By following a deliberate five-step process, businesses can set themselves up for success in challenger brand marketing, ensuring they stand out in the market and maximize results.
• Small business owners should avoid making their personal brand the face of their company if they want to scale and avoid limitations, as it hinders their ability to delegate and sell the business effectively.
• Building a strong brand separate from the owner is crucial for long-term success and increasing the value of the business, as customers trust and connect with the brand itself, leading to higher chances of successful exits or business transfers in the future.

"The value of a brand is essentially the difference between what something costs you to make and what somebody is willing to pay for it. That delta between the two is the value of your brand." — John Gumas

Connect with John Gumas:

Website: https://gumas.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Challenger-Brand-Marketing%C2%AE-John-Gumas/dp/B0BV1DDSQS

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GumasAD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gumas-08046/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/gumas-/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gumas.Advertising/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumas.advertising/

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Connect with Ryan Kimler:

Net Profit CFO Home Page: www.netprofitcfo.com

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/rkimler

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryankfinancialclarityllc/

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Show notes by Podcastologist Andy Santiago

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