Surviving Branding: The Impact of Reality Shows on Personal Brands with Survivor’s Liz Wilcox

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Welcome back to Branded: your comprehensive guide to creative branding. We are so excited to have Liz Wilcox with us--the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing and a current contestant on season 46 of CBS's Survivor. We're talking about how her expertise in email marketing allowed her to live on an island for a month to tape the show while still having her business run smoothly and profitably. We're also asking a question that comes up often with reality television stars: how does reality TV impact a personal brand? She shares how she remained authentic throughout the experience, the negativity that has surrounded her on Reddit and Twitter, the current impacts she is seeing on her business and brand as episodes release, and the long-term impact she expects to see. Plus, the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing is giving away the secret to email success: Her Mega Email Swipe File available for download here: https://lizwilcox.ck.page/4072e76815. Key Takeaways: 1. Personal Branding on Reality TV: Liz Wilcox's experience on Survivor showcased the positive effects that reality TV can have on personal branding and business growth, as she gained new subscribers and increased attention for her business, counter to her initial concerns about a negative portrayal impacting her brand. 2. The Power of Authenticity: Liz emphasizes the importance of authenticity in brand identity, exemplifying this principle by staying true to her values and persona, even during her time off for Survivor. This authenticity has played a key role in helping her stay top of mind with her customers. 3. Resilience Against Backlash: Despite facing accusations of being a scammer and public backlash on platforms like Instagram and Reddit, Liz's true community continued to support her robustly, showing the strength of a loyal customer base and the importance of not letting criticism hinder personal and brand growth. 4. Adapting Personal Brands: Both Liz Wilcox and hosts Larry Roberts and Sara Lohse discuss evolving personal brands to cater to different audiences and to reflect growing opportunities, revealing the dynamic nature of brand management. 5. Email Marketing and Strategic Positioning: Liz's expertise in email marketing allowed her to take significant time off to fulfill a childhood dream, all while maintaining a steady income. Her strategic approach to branding, both in her business and on Survivor, is highlighted by her ability to stand out and connect with others through her marketing skills and distinctive personal style. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPMh6K3s9us[/embed] About Liz Wilcox: The Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox is an Email Strategist and Keynote Speaker showing small businesses how to build online relationships, package up their “magic” and turn it into emails that people want to read and, most importantly, purchase from. Liz's Website Facebook Group Instagram