Turning Setbacks to Success: Personal Branding with Chris Bowen

Speaking Sessions

Join us as we dive deep into resilience and redemption with Chris Bowen, a seasoned entrepreneur in the pool industry. His journey from the brink of failure to newfound success showcases the transformative power of vulnerability and authentic storytelling. Chris fearlessly recounts his rise and fall, proving that our darkest moments can lead to profound growth and connection.
In this episode, we explore the strategic value of genuine narrative in branding. Discover how embracing personal struggles can cultivate trust with your audience. From navigating bankruptcy to balancing vulnerability with professionalism, Chris and I unravel the delicate dance of authenticity in entrepreneurship. Whether you're a speaker carving out your niche or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation offers invaluable insights and practical tips to help you soar in your journey of self-expression and impact.
NOTABLE QUOTES
"It is important that when we have failures, we share those just as much as our successes in life so that people understand." – Chris
"When we go through things..., it's about how you pick yourself up after and rebuild yourself. Share that story with people... that there is life after this."– Chris
"Failure is just a part of business." – Chris
"We learn so much more from our failures and we as men seem to not learn until we fail." – Philip
"You either win or you learn." – Chris
"You only fail when you give up, when you quit." – Philip
“Just being honest about everything in life builds that trust factor." – Chris
"With most businesses, that third party that brings that referral, makes that sale happen, or at least makes it happen a lot easier." – Philip
“There's no easier sell than a referral.” – Chris
“When you attend these niche events, you're honing in on who that target audience is, and the more well-known you become in that target audience, the bigger stages that you're going to get on.” – Chris
“As you're building your brand, it's most important to speak on things that you want to be seen as.” – Chris
“Having social media, even if you're not active on it, it's important to have it for your business. ” – Chris
“Anytime you do anything for anybody, [make sure] they include a link to your website. That's probably the fastest way to grow organically.” – Chris
“[Make] sure that your business is listed anywhere you can possibly find on the internet.” – Chris
“The more places that you can get your information out there, the better it's going to be for you.” – Chris
“Just continue to stay consistent and it'll continue to come.” – Chris
“The more engagement you get, the better the algorithm likes your content and will push it out there more.” – Chris
“Be consistent, be niched, give it time. It's all going to happen.” – Philip
“No matter what in life, don't ever give up. Continue pressing forward.” – Chris
“If people don't know who we are, if they don't see us, they're not going to want us on their stage.” – Philip
RESOURCES
Chris
Website: https://lvluptx.net/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lvluptx/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lvluptx
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
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Chapters

1. Chris's background and personal info (00:00:08)

2. Embracing failure and sharing stories (00:03:30)

3. Building trust and authenticity in marketing (00:07:57)

4. Balancing authenticity in storytelling (00:10:35)

5. Networking and third-party validation (00:15:55)

6. Leveraging niche events for success (00:18:42)

7. Effective marketing strategies for speakers (00:23:17)

8. Chris's message for the rest of his life (00:33:31)

9. How to connect with Chris (00:34:42)