010. Saying ‘Hell No’ To Boring Branding, with Nikki Trailor — Spotlight Series
Your brand should do more than look good. It should attract the right people, support your sales, and give you the confidence to show up like the expert you are. But what happens when it doesn’t? When something feels off, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it?
That’s exactly what today’s guest, Nikki Trailor, realized before stepping into her rebrand. Nikki is a funnel strategist and copywriter who helps feminist coaches and course creators add five to six figures in automated revenue to their current funnels or launches — without the burnout, sleazy sales tactics, or FOMO-fueled BS.
And fun fact: She and I first started working together when she won my World Design Day giveaway, leading to a full brand transformation!
SPOTLIGHT MOMENTS
✦ The moment Nikki knew her DIY brand was holding her back
✦ The biggest misconceptions about sales copy and ethical selling
✦ How her rebrand gave her the confidence to own her space online
✦ Why the ‘personality hire’ era of online business is finally dying (and what’s replacing it)
TAKE THE STAGE
If you’re at that this isn’t quite working stage with your brand, you’re not alone. Nikki’s story is proof that you don’t have to settle for a brand that feels fine. You can have one that actually works for you.
Here’s what to do next:
✦ Take an honest look at your brand. Does it match the level of your work? Would you hire you based on your current visuals and messaging?
✦ Pinpoint what’s feeling off. Is your website bringing in the right leads? Does your brand look as showstopping as your offers? Are you confident showing up online?
✦ Decide if it’s time to stop tweaking and go all in. At some point, swapping fonts and fiddling with Canva templates won’t fix the deeper issue.
And if that moment is right now? The Extravaganza is where we fix it for good.
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THE EXTRAVAGANZA: Create your industry-leading first impression.
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This episode was co-produced with Adrienne Cruz.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome to the Spotlight Series
01:12 Meet Nikki Trailor
07:13 When She Knew It Was Time to Rebrand
12:26 DIY Branding vs. Expert Branding
14:19 The Trust Factor: Picking the Right Designer
21:08 The Biggest Sales Copy Myths
23:16 Why ‘Personality-Only’ Branding Doesn’t Cut It
27:25 The Hardest Part of Running a Business
31:06 How Rebranding Shifted Nikki’s Confidence & Strategy
40:30 Defining Success: Then vs. Now
42:26 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
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