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Val Spiers's avatar

Great status building ideas. Thanks

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Alex Mathers's avatar

thanks Val!

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Chris Harrison's avatar

The poke point is so right - thanks

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Alex Mathers's avatar

you got it Chris

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Elizabeth (MA)'s avatar

I’m going to try these ideas. Thanks!😎

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Alex Mathers's avatar

enjoy!

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Victoria's avatar

Thanks for these tips, Alex! Really helpful article and love engaging naturalness and authenticity into brand building. I think authentic is my favorite word! (and love your anime take, btw! 😂)

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Anton's avatar

"Poke people" might be the best networking strategy I’ve never seen in a marketing book—simple, disarming, human.

Also love how you gave permission to be weird on purpose. I’ve spent too long trying to sound like a polished LinkedIn bot when all anyone really wants is the guy who’s obsessed with cereal box design and writes like a caffeinated poet.

Weird metaphors and public messiness? Yes, please.

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Anton's avatar

This felt like a creative espresso shot. Loved the “weird metaphors” and “pick an enemy” tips—seriously underused brand moves. Also, the reminder to entertain yourself while creating? That’s the game-changer. Bookmarking this as my new brand-building checklist. 👊🔥

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