92 - Fun vs. Strategy: Finding the Sweet Spot in Your Content

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most common struggles entrepreneurs face: finding the balance between fun and inspiration in your content and the strategy that actually grows your business. Robyn unpacks why leaning too far in either direction—posting only when you feel inspired or overloading on rigid strategy—leaves you stuck, uninspired, or burnt out. And most importantly, she shares how to merge the two so your content feels magnetic and moves your business forward. If you’ve ever wondered why your posts aren’t converting, why showing up feels like a chore, or how to create content that’s both aligned and effective, this episode is for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ Why posting “just for fun” creates connection but rarely sales ✔️ How too much strategy can kill your inspiration (and how to fix it) ✔️ The simple two-question filter to know if a post is worth publishing ✔️ The 70/30 rule for balancing strategy with spontaneity ✔️ Creative ways to make strategy feel fun, not restrictive ✔️ Why the sweet spot between inspiration and strategy is where growth happens RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Want a content strategy that feels fun and works? Grab InstaSuccess and get the exact frameworks and templates Robyn mentions in this episode 👉 INSTASUCCESS THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ Fun keeps your brand magnetic—but strategy makes it profitable ✅ Burnout happens when you’re attracting attention without conversions ✅ Strategy isn’t restrictive—it’s the GPS for your creativity ✅ You don’t have to choose between being inspired and being strategic—you need both 🎧 Hit play now and tag Robyn to share your biggest takeaway!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the not-so-sexy side of brand building—the stuff that most entrepreneurs avoid… and the exact reason they’re stuck. Robyn breaks down the three essential foundations that every scalable, sustainable, freedom-filled brand is built on: systems, strategy, and structure. This is the growth trifecta—and if you’re constantly reinventing the wheel, burning out, or seeing slow results, this episode is the call-out (and breakthrough) you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re in the hustle hamster wheel or craving more ease, this episode will help you identify which “S” is missing—and how to build a brand that works with you (even when you're offline). WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ Why doing more isn’t the same as building momentum ✔️ How to tell if you’re missing systems, strategy, or structure ✔️ The role of each S in creating freedom and consistent growth ✔️ A powerful client story that shows this framework in action ✔️ A cheat sheet to know exactly where to start ✔️ What to focus on instead of content hacks or trend-chasing RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Ready to grow on purpose? Book a VIP Strategy Day with Robyn and build the backend of your brand with systems, strategy, and structure that actually work 👉 Learn more here! THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ Burnout isn’t a badge of honour—it’s a systems problem ✅ Without strategy, your content is just noise ✅ Structure isn’t restrictive—it’s what gives you freedom ✅ You don’t need to do more—you need a brand that works better 🎧 Hit play now and tag @thebrandisyou.co to share what landed for you!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most common mistakes that’s keeping entrepreneurs stuck: overcomplicated content. Because here’s the truth—your audience doesn’t need more. They need clarity. Robyn breaks down why “adding more value” isn’t helping you convert, and why simplifying your content is the smartest, most strategic move you can make if you want to connect with your soul client, build trust, and actually make sales. If you’re cramming every tip, bonus, and insight into one post or your offer sounds like a buffet—this episode is your invitation to strip it back and sell more with less. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ Why overloaded content confuses your audience ✔️ The simple message structure that helps you sell with ease ✔️ A relatable grocery store analogy that’ll change how you write content ✔️ The difference between what sells and what you teach after someone buys ✔️ How to go from “smart but forgettable” to emotionally resonant + magnetic ✔️ A practical checklist to clean up your messaging today RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Want content that converts? Grab the free Content Clarity Brand Class—a 60-minute workshop to help you simplify your message and create scroll-stopping content that leads to sales 👉 Sign Up Here THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ Clear > clever ✅ You don’t need more fluff—you need faster clarity ✅ Magnetic brands don’t overload—they resonate ✅ The right message makes your dream client stop scrolling and say: “That’s me.” 🎧 Hit play now and tag @thebrandisyou.co to share what landed for you!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that might just shift the entire way you grow your business: Are you trying to build a brand… or are you building social capital? Because here’s the truth: You don’t need more followers—you need stronger relationships. And when it comes to building a powerful brand, connection isn’t optional. It’s the currency. Inside this episode, Robyn sits down with Erin Sisko, founder of The Elleiance Network, to explore how she built Canada’s fastest-growing mastermind network by focusing on one thing: people. From corporate banker to bold entrepreneur, Erin shares the behind-the-scenes of how she turned connection into her business model—and why generosity, collaboration, and relationship-building will always beat a flashy strategy. Whether you feel like you're building your business alone, or you're ready to scale through aligned partnerships and referrals—this conversation is for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ What social capital is—and why it’s more powerful than a viral post ✔️ Tangible ways to build meaningful connections online (without cringey cold DMs) ✔️ Why generosity and authenticity are the ultimate growth strategy ✔️ How to make collaboration your business model ✔️ Daily actions you can take to grow your network in an aligned way RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Apply for the Capital L Business Impact Award: $50K in cash + services for Canadian women entrepreneurs. Applications open September 2, 2025. 📲 Follow Erin on Instagram: @elle.ianc or connect on LinkedIn at Erin Sisco THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ You don’t need a bigger audience—you need deeper relationships ✅ Social capital is a currency—build it with intention ✅ You never know what doors will open when you show up with generosity ✅ Your dream business is probably one connection away 🎧 Hit play now and tag ⁠@thebrandisyou.co⁠ to share what landed for you!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that might be keeping your content from converting: Are you sharing information... or are you actually sharing you? Because here’s the truth: Facts build credibility, but they don’t build connection. And if your content isn’t making people feel something? It’s not going to move them to buy. Inside this episode, Robyn unpacks why educational content alone isn’t enough—and what your brand really needs to stand out, build trust, and drive results. Whether you’re great at giving tips but struggling to get traction... or you’re ready to sound less like everyone else and more like you—this conversation is for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ Why information doesn’t create resonance (and what actually does)✔️ The difference between credibility and connection✔️ How to infuse your content with personality, energy, and emotional tone✔️ The concept of your "core advantage" and how to use it in your content✔️ Real examples of how to turn facts into feel-it-in-your-body messaging✔️ Why your content might sound good but still feel flat (and how to fix it) RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Missed the live Brand Class? Grab the Magnetic Messaging replay—a 20-minute training + workbook to help you write content that actually connects and converts. THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ Information doesn’t build a brand—identity does✅ Your energy, perspective, and lived experience are your most magnetic assets✅ Clear messaging isn’t just about sounding smart—it’s about making people feel seen✅ Your brand becomes unforgettable when people feel like you’re speaking right to them 🎧 Hit play now and tag @thebrandisyou.co to share what landed for you!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re answering a question you’ve probably wondered but never fully unpacked: What’s the difference between being an influencer and building a brand? It might look the same from the outside—posts, Reels, content creation—but the intention, structure, and long-term outcome are wildly different. So if you’re tired of chasing likes, constantly performing, or feeling like you’re doing all the things but nothing’s clicking… this episode is going to hit deep. We’re getting clear on what separates surface-level visibility from deep brand trust—and how to start building a business that actually lasts. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ The difference between influencers and brand builders ✔️ Why visibility doesn’t equal trust (or sales) ✔️ How to stop performing for the algorithm and start building momentum ✔️ What influencers focus on vs. what brands prioritize ✔️ Why clear strategy > constant content ✔️ The one question to help you shift from popularity to profitability ✔️ How the InstaSuccess Playbook helps you run the marathon of brand growth (not just chase virality) RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Ready to build your brand like a business? Grab InstaSuccess —your complete playbook for strategic content creation, brand clarity, and soul-aligned growth. THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ You don’t need more eyes—you need deeper trust ✅ Performing online isn’t the same as building a business ✅ A clear strategy helps you stay consistent (even when life gets chaotic) ✅ The goal isn’t to be liked—it’s to be trusted 🎧 Hit play now and tag @thebrandisyou.co to share what landed for you!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why some brands feel instantly magnetic—while others get lost in the scroll. And spoiler alert: the difference isn’t what you think. It’s not your visuals. It’s not your consistency. It’s not even your strategy. It’s your message. If your content feels like it’s falling flat, you’re attracting the wrong people, or you’re stuck in the content hamster wheel with little to show for it—this episode is the reset your brand has been waiting for. We’re diving deep into the kind of messaging that actually connects, converts, and keeps your people coming back for more. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ The difference between forgettable and unforgettable messaging ✔️ Why vague, overused language is sabotaging your brand ✔️ How to write content that sounds like you ✔️ 3 powerful audit questions to check if your message is working ✔️ What makes a message emotionally resonant (and magnetic) ✔️ Why you don’t need more content—you need clearer messaging ✔️ How to use your “golden thread” to create brand recognition RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Join the free Magnetic Messaging Brand Class (June 12 @ 10am PST) → Save your seat 🔥 Want to refine your voice and tone? Grab InstaSuccess 🔥 Need support? Explore all offers at thebrandisyou.co THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ Your message is more important than your aesthetic ✅ If your content isn’t converting, it’s probably a messaging issue ✅ Clear, emotionally-driven language is your best growth tool ✅ You don’t need to yell louder—just say the right thing, clearly Because when your brand sounds like you, your people will hear you. 🎧 Hit play now and tag @thebrandisyou.co to share what landed for you!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked reasons your content isn’t converting — your brand might be accidentally turning the right people away. From misaligned messaging to generic content that doesn’t feel like you, this episode is your crash course in spotting what’s off and recalibrating your brand to magnetize the people you actually want in your world. If you’ve been feeling invisible online, stuck in performance mode, or constantly attracting the wrong people — this one’s for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ 5 signs your brand might be repelling your soul client ✔️ What to do if your content is getting ghosted ✔️ Why performing in your brand is blocking real connection ✔️ How over-explaining is costing you conversions ✔️ What “generic land” looks like — and how to escape it ✔️ 3 powerful ways to fix your messaging and refine your tone ✔️ How to create content from truth (not strategy overload) RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Join the Magnetic Messaging Brand Class (June 12 @ 10am PST) 🔥 Grab the Soul Client Workshop to get crystal clear on who your dream client is 🔥 Want ongoing brand support? Explore our offers at thebrandisyou.co THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ If something isn’t landing, it doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means it’s time to realign ✅ You don’t need a full rebrand — just a few intentional tweaks ✅ When you show up as yourself, you build trust that converts ✅ Your brand is always speaking — make sure it’s saying the right thing Because the more your message reflects who you really are, the more it resonates with the people who are meant to find you. 🎧 Hit play now and tag @thebrandisyou.co to share what landed for you!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m walking you through one of the most game-changing tools I teach inside InstaSuccess: your Golden Thread. This is the core message that connects every piece of content, every story you tell, and every offer you sell — and it’s the secret to going from a scattered brand to one that’s cohesive, magnetic, and recognizable. If you feel like you're constantly reinventing your brand, launching random offers, or getting ghosted after putting out heartfelt content — this episode is for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ Why inspired content isn’t enough if it’s not connected ✔️ What resonance really means (and how to create it) ✔️ The 3 questions that will help you uncover your golden thread ✔️ Real client examples of how one message can unify everything ✔️ How repetition creates recognition, trust, and brand power ✔️ Why your golden thread should be 3–5 words — and used everywhere RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS: 🔥 Grab the Golden Thread Workshop to uncover your unique message🔥 Want to build a personal brand that gets results? Start with InstaSuccess 🔥Instagram Carousel from TBIY Co. THIS EPISODE IS YOUR REMINDER THAT: ✅ You don’t need to niche your soul away ✅ You can be multi-passionate and still feel clear ✅ Your message deserves to be felt, not just seen Because when you repeat the right message often enough — You become the brand people will remember. 🎧 Hit play now and tag @thebrandisyou.co on Instagram to share your golden thread!

Welcome back to The Brand Is You Podcast! In today’s short but powerful episode, I’m walking you through the exact checklist I use before I hit publish on any piece of content—and trust me, these six questions will change the way you show up online. Whether your posts are getting crickets, your DMs are quiet, or you’re wondering why your audience isn’t engaging or converting, this episode is your go-to content reset. If you’ve ever felt like you're doing all the right things but not getting traction, this episode will help you identify what's missing—and what to tweak to boost connection, trust, and results. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The #1 question that instantly deepens connection with your audience ✔️ How to stop sounding like a robot and sound like you ✔️ Why rambling kills your content—and what to do instead ✔️ The “So what?” test that makes your content impossible to ignore ✔️ How to anchor your content in your brand’s golden thread ✔️ What to give your audience so they actually save your posts Resources & Next Steps: 🔥 Ready to create content that connects and converts? Grab InstaSuccess 🔥 Want to build your brand the smart way? Follow @thebrandisyou.co This episode is your permission slip to: ✅ Be yourself (seriously) ✅ Say one smart thing really well ✅ Build a brand that people trust Because the right content doesn’t just get seen. It gets remembered. 🎧 Hit play now and bookmark this episode—you're gonna want to come back to it.