What does it actually mean to “be authentic” when being authentic has become its own kind of performance? --------------Michael King Jr., founder of Teams.Coach, believes your strongest advantage comes from figuring out what is uniquely yours, then building your brand and business around that instead of following someone else’s blueprint. Michael shares why your convictions, values, empathy, and relationships still matter in an AI-driven world, and how creators can find the unusual combination of skills that makes them stand out. We also talk about making space for creativity, turning creative gifts into a business, building your own platform, and why your customer should often be the hero of the story you’re telling. Key PointsCopying someone else’s blueprint can lead to burnout because the strategy was never built for you.AI can copy your voice or likeness, but it can’t copy your convictions, values, empathy, or the trust you’ve built.Creativity needs margin, so intentionally protect space in your calendar to think and create.Find your “category of one” by identifying the unusual combination of skills and perspectives you bring to your work.Don’t judge the value of creativity solely by whether you can monetize it.Test signature ideas before making a big investment, then build on what genuinely connects with people.Build your own stage and become known for the thing you care about instead of depending entirely on social platforms.When telling your brand story, make your customer the focus and use your own story to demonstrate transformation.ResourcesConnect with Michael King Jr.: Michael King Jr.: https://michaelkingjr.com/ Teams.Coach: https://teams.coach/Connect with Zac Brown: Zac Brown Creative: https://zacbrowncreative.com/ Zac’s Book: An Accidental Education: What I've Learned So Far----------------------Ecamm - Your go-to solution for crafting outstanding live shows and podcasts. - Get 15% off your first payment with promo code JEFF15CreatorNewsLive.com - Dive into our website for comprehensive episode breakdowns.Youtube.com - Tune in live, chat with us directly, and be part of the conversation. Or, revisit our archive of past broadcasts to stay updated.Facebook - Stream our show live and chat with us in real time. Connect, engage, and be a part of our community.Email - Subscribe and never miss a live show reminder.----------------------JeffSieh.com - Unlock the power of authentic storytelling with me! With over 20 years of marketing experience, I'm here to elevate your brand's narrative in an ever-competitive market. My expertise spans consulting, visual marketing, and producing podcasts and live videos.Additionally, as a seasoned speaker, I'm not just about sharing knowledge--I believe in entertaining audiences and injecting humor into every presentation. I'm available to enlighten and engage audiences at your events, conferences, or institutions. My talks cover a diverse range of subjects, from purposeful repurposing and captivating storytelling to podcast promotion, social media strategies, visual marketing insights, the art of live video, and much more.

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