Brand Up: Build an Unstoppable Brand That Conquers Sales (with Marian Esanu)
Marian Esanu
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Marian Esanu
▶ WebplayerDo you want to build your brand online and become influential in your industry? The Brand Up Podcast ( previously Momentum Podcast ) helps you design your ultimate playbook for building a 7 figure personal or business brand from scratch. Each week host Marian Esanu, author of Brand UP, brings you the stories, strategies & lessons learned from interviewing thought leaders in marketing, sales & personal branding. For show notes and to download your Brand Up playbook, please visit www.thebrandupshow.com Brand-UP Show - ''Build an Unstoppable Brand That Conquers Sales, One Episode at a Time"
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Sep 28, 2026 · 12:50
Most people use ChatGPT to write a caption, answer a question, or rewrite an email. That’s barely scratching the surface. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , I break down how I…
Sep 21, 2026 · 12:26
Getting clients is only one part of building a business. What happens when you’re with a client and the phone rings? Who follows up with new leads? Who sends reminders? Who gets…
Sep 14, 2026 · 12:38
A lot of businesses say they want “more clients.” That’s too broad. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , I break down how to identify the type of client who can actually afford…
Sep 7, 2026 · 14:21
Most business owners know what they do. The problem is they don’t know how to turn that knowledge into content that actually brings people through the door. In this episode of…
Aug 31, 2026 · 15:08
Most business owners post content and hope the algorithm gives them reach. That’s not a strategy. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , I break down how to build a content system…
Aug 24, 2026 · 12:45
Getting a few clients through word of mouth is a great sign. But if you want to build an actual business, you can’t depend on luck. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , I break…
Aug 17, 2026 · 10:55
A lot of business owners make the same mistake: they upgrade the overhead before they upgrade the revenue. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , I break down how to decide when…
Aug 10, 2026 · 9:28
A lot of new business owners think they need the perfect salon, office, logo, website, and setup before they can start taking themselves seriously. You don’t. In this episode of…
Aug 3, 2026 · 14:27
A lot of business owners avoid creating videos because they are worried about their accent, their grammar, or what people from their past might say. But your clients are not…
Jul 27, 2026 · 10:20
Most business owners post content and hope people figure out what to do next. That’s the mistake. In this episode of Brand Up , I explain how to use the “jab, jab, jab, right…
Jul 20, 2026 · 10:34
Most people don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they expect to feel ready before they start. In this episode of Brand Up , I break down how to go from learning…
Jul 13, 2026 · 9:41
Getting customers isn’t about convincing strangers to buy. It’s about giving them enough reasons to trust you before they ever reach out. In this episode of Brand Up , I break…
Jul 6, 2026 · 14:20
You can be the best at what you do. If nobody knows you exist, it doesn’t matter. In this episode of Brand Up , I break down one of the biggest mistakes I see business owners…
Jun 29, 2026 · 12:09
Most entrepreneurs start a business to gain freedom. Then they end up building a job they can’t escape. In this episode of Brand Up , I share the mindset shifts, marketing…
Jun 22, 2026 · 10:40
Most business owners are asking the wrong question. It’s not who you know. It’s who knows you. In this episode of Brand Up , I break down one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned…
Jun 15, 2026 · 13:13
Most new business owners overcomplicate marketing. In reality, if you’re starting a local service business, you only need 2 platforms: Google and Instagram. That’s it. In this…
May 11, 2026 · 13:03
Most business owners think they need more followers, more ads, or a better website. In reality, most people just don’t trust the brand yet. In this episode, we break down why…
May 4, 2026 · 12:27
This episode breaks a simple idea most business owners ignore: You don’t need more time. You need a system. We’re talking about how to take just 1 hour per week and turn it into…
Apr 27, 2026 · 10:03
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down what it actually takes to build a high-ticket beauty business that goes way beyond just offering a service. Because if…
Apr 20, 2026 · 12:39
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the smartest content strategies for service-based businesses: How to record once… and turn it into weeks of…
Apr 13, 2026 · 9:14
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the most overlooked ways local service businesses can get more clients: Google Maps. If you’re a lash artist,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 10:26
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the biggest mistakes people make with ChatGPT: They ask weak questions and expect great results. If you’ve ever…
Mar 30, 2026 · 10:51
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the biggest mistakes people make with ChatGPT: They throw everything into one conversation and hope for the best.…
Mar 23, 2026 · 12:46
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down why most people are barely scratching the surface with ChatGPT… and how business owners can start using it like a real…
Mar 16, 2026 · 10:59
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the most practical conversations we’ve had yet: How beginners can actually use ChatGPT to save time, make more…
Mar 9, 2026 · 12:52
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the most common questions new entrepreneurs and creators ask after starting a business: Should I build a business…
Mar 2, 2026 · 13:00
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the biggest mistakes creators and service providers make: Obsessing over their Instagram feed. We cover: Why your…
Feb 23, 2026 · 13:07
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down the moment every service provider faces: Are you playing business… or are you in business? We talk about: Why business is…
Feb 16, 2026 · 13:13
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down what most beginners get wrong when starting a service business: trying to do everything at once. We cover: Why you should…
Feb 9, 2026 · 14:30
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down what actually happens when you’re a small account and the algorithm doesn’t “know” who to show your content to yet. We…
Feb 2, 2026 · 11:41
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down what actually makes people choose one business over another — and it’s not fancy branding, big budgets, or being the…
Jan 26, 2026 · 13:52
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down how service businesses actually get booked out — without guessing, overworking, or chasing random tactics. We walk through…
Jan 19, 2026 · 13:21
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down the real mechanics behind referrals, trust, and predictable client flow — without relying only on ads. You’ll hear how…
Jan 12, 2026 · 12:29
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down what actually matters when you’re starting a service-based business — before ads, before content, before scaling. This…
Jan 5, 2026 · 13:38
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down the side of business most people avoid until it’s too late: getting legit from day one. We talk through why setting up…
Dec 29, 2025 · 13:16
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the most common excuses that holds people back: “I don’t have the time.” Through real stories and real situations,…
Dec 22, 2025 · 12:14
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we explore a simple but powerful exercise: choosing one word that reflects who you are right now—and who you’re becoming next. What…
Dec 15, 2025 · 12:55
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down why home-based businesses shouldn’t compare themselves to salons—or any larger operation—and why underpricing is the…
Dec 8, 2025 · 13:14
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down one of the most overlooked advantages creators and service-based entrepreneurs have: you’re getting paid to learn how to…
Dec 1, 2025 · 13:26
In this episode, we break down the strategy most beauty and service-based business owners never use: getting out of your bubble and putting your business in front of the right…
Nov 24, 2025 · 18:53
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down the real strategy behind pricing, competition, and client retention — especially for service-based businesses working from…
Nov 17, 2025 · 22:05
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down the real mechanics behind local marketing — the stuff that actually moves the needle when you’re building a service-based…
Nov 14, 2025 · 29:38
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down a simple truth every entrepreneur eventually learns: your story, your mindset, and your ability to grow through discomfort…
Nov 3, 2025 · 11:44
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , Marian dives deep into the mindset shift that every entrepreneur faces — leaving behind stability, titles, and expectations to build…
Oct 27, 2025 · 13:49
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we unpack the real, step-by-step process behind going from zero clients to a fully booked calendar — without guessing, wasting money, or…
Oct 20, 2025 · 13:24
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dive into one of the most practical and game-changing combos for entrepreneurs in 2025 — Canva and ChatGPT . Whether you’re creating…
Oct 13, 2025 · 13:00
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we break down what most people overcomplicate — the actual steps to launch your business the right way from day one. From legal setup to…
Oct 6, 2025 · 13:39
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we get into the fundamentals every new entrepreneur needs to understand — from setting up your business the right way to attracting the…
Sep 29, 2025 · 6:53
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dig into one of the biggest questions entrepreneurs have about AI: how do you make it actually sound like you? Here’s what we cover: How…
Sep 22, 2025 · 7:19
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we reveal the simple but powerful prompt hack that can transform the way you use ChatGPT for content creation, SEO, and social media growth.…
Sep 15, 2025 · 10:23
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dig into the future of SEO in the age of AI — and what business owners need to know right now to stay ahead. Ranking on Google used to be…
Sep 10, 2025 · 10:43
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we go deep into how to use AI, SEO, and simple research tricks to compete with — and beat — your toughest competitors without paying agency…
Sep 1, 2025 · 10:30
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we break down why YouTube Shorts might be the most powerful platform right now — and how trust, consistency, and content strategy can turn…
Aug 25, 2025 · 10:32
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dive into what it really takes to go from learning a skill to running a business that actually pays the bills. Spoiler: it’s not about…
Aug 18, 2025 · 12:28
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we talk about the traps entrepreneurs fall into when they compare themselves to others — and why most of those comparisons are pointless.…
Aug 11, 2025 · 40:50
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we’re cutting through the noise on AI content creation and showing you how to get ChatGPT to deliver game-changing results. The difference…
Aug 4, 2025 · 10:05
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we get real about how to actually use ChatGPT and AI tools to save time, think clearer, and get more done. No fluff. No hype. Just practical…
Jul 28, 2025 · 9:54
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we break down what most business owners get wrong about growth — it’s not about getting more customers, it’s about attracting the right ones…
Jul 21, 2025 · 13:52
If you’re still blaming the algorithm or “not knowing where to start,” this episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down how to build a real local business from scratch using…
Jul 16, 2025 · 55:12
This episode is a no-BS breakdown of how to actually build a profitable service business — the kind that doesn’t rely on tips, referrals, or random luck. Whether you’re offering…
Jul 14, 2025 · 12:05
Most people confuse passion with profit — and that’s exactly why they stay broke. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we pull back the curtain on what really separates a…
Jul 7, 2025 · 13:10
If you think passion is enough to pay the bills, think again. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we break down the real numbers behind building a small biz that doesn’t just…
Jun 30, 2025 · 11:34
What do Dunkin’ Donuts and your beauty biz have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dive deep into one of the most overlooked business…
Jun 23, 2025 · 12:29
In this powerful episode of The Brand Up Podcast , we dive deep into how beauty professionals and service-based entrepreneurs can harness the true power of ChatGPT. Whether…
Jun 16, 2025 · 13:45
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we’re diving deep into next-level strategies for leveraging ChatGPT in your business. From organizing folders for content creation and…
Jun 9, 2025 · 12:48
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , Marian breaks down the exact ways he uses ChatGPT daily — not just for marketing, but to run his entire business smarter and faster. From…
Jun 2, 2025 · 48:34
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , Marian breaks down how service-based entrepreneurs can start using ChatGPT the right way — without wasting time, getting stuck, or…
May 26, 2025 · 11:59
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down the biggest myth holding most entrepreneurs back: waiting until everything is “perfect” before taking action. Whether…
May 19, 2025 · 11:07
In this powerful episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we’re pulling back the curtain on a major mistake most business owners make when it comes to their content: treating their…
May 12, 2025 · 12:56
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we break down how to finally stay consistent with video, even if being on camera makes you cringe. Here’s what you’ll learn: 🎯 3…
May 5, 2025 · 11:32
If you’re trying to grow your local business but feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts — this episode of the Brand Up Podcast is your shortcut to clarity. We’re breaking…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:11:11
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we dive deep into how to effectively market yourself as a service-based entrepreneur — whether you’re just starting out or ready to…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:27:06
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , Marian breaks down the exact mindset and moves he used to grow a service-based brand to 7 figures — even without a big team or fancy…
Apr 14, 2025 · 56:17
In this powerful episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we dive into what separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest — and spoiler alert: it’s not just talent or hustle. Marian…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:16:04
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we’re diving deep into what it really takes to go from side hustle to full-time success in the beauty industry. It’s not about who you…
Mar 31, 2025 · 10:38
Should you merge your beauty business with a family member’s, or is it better to keep things separate? In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we break down the best approach for…
Mar 24, 2025 · 12:26
Your accent tells a story—so why hide it? In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dive deep into the power of authenticity and why embracing your unique voice can be your…
Mar 17, 2025 · 1:08:57
Are you leveraging Canva to its fullest, or are you leaving money on the table? Canva isn’t just a design tool—it’s a game-changer for entrepreneurs, content creators, and…
Mar 10, 2025 · 6:36
Ever wondered what goes into creating high-quality daily content? In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we pull back the curtain on a streamlined content creation process that…
Mar 3, 2025 · 7:35
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , Host Marian Esanu and guest Evan Carmichael dive deep into the power of creating daily content that drives impact and unlocks true…
Feb 24, 2025 · 11:08
Ever wondered how to show up whenever your competitors do? In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we sit down with Marian Esanu , a digital marketing expert who reveals how to…
Feb 17, 2025 · 11:09
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dive deep into advanced YouTube ad strategies that can help you target and convert your competitor’s audience. This conversation is…
Feb 10, 2025 · 11:22
Feeling overwhelmed by podcasting? You’re not alone! Many creators hit a wall around the six-month mark, struggling with burnout, content planning, and consistency. But there’s a…
Feb 3, 2025 · 13:10
Feeling overwhelmed with your podcast? You’re not alone! In this episode, we sit down with Pat Flynn to discuss podcasters' biggest challenges, from burnout to scheduling…
Jan 27, 2025 · 14:08
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast, we dive deep into the art of impactful storytelling and personal branding with Jesse Cruz , a speaker and coach who has transformed his…
Jan 20, 2025 · 11:42
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , Jesse Cruz dives deep into the strategies that transform good speakers into unforgettable ones. Whether you’re creating content for…
Jan 13, 2025 · 12:35
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , Host Marian Esanu, and storytelling coach Jesse Cruz dive deep into the power of storytelling and its crucial role in captivating…
Jan 6, 2025 · 6:43
In this episode of Brand Up Podcast , we dive deep into the art of scaling a business—without sacrificing your sanity. Using the real-life example of a lash salon and academy, we…
Dec 31, 2024 · 24:11
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we dive into one of the most overlooked yet impactful aspects of Instagram strategy: the importance of your first nine posts. Whether…
Dec 30, 2024 · 7:31
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , I dive into the transformative power of brand awareness and how it can drastically cut your lead costs while driving exponential growth…
Dec 23, 2024 · 38:55
In this inspiring episode of the Brand Up Podcast , host Marian Esanu welcomes storytelling coach and public speaking expert Jesse Cruz to share his journey from struggle to…
Dec 16, 2024 · 49:24
In this transformative episode of the Brand Up Podcast , Marian Esanu takes you behind the scenes of his incredible journey from an immigrant working three jobs to building a…
Dec 9, 2024 · 7:38
In this powerful solo episode of the Brand Up Podcast , I share my inspiring journey from an immigrant working three jobs to building a thriving seven-figure business. Speaking…
Dec 2, 2024 · 5:40
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , Marian dives deep into actionable strategies for leveraging digital tools to grow your personal brand and business. Marian Esanu shares…
Nov 25, 2024 · 3:32
In this episode of Unlocking Business Growth , Marian Esanu dives into the strategies that drive sustainable business success through leads and traffic generation. Discover…
Nov 11, 2024 · 1:07:40
Discover the key to building lasting business relationships on this episode of the Brand Up Podcast ! I’m Marion, your host, and today I’m joined by Victor and Matt as we delve…
Oct 28, 2024 · 27:19
In this episode, we dive deep into mastering client acquisition to fuel unstoppable business growth in 2024. I’ll share my journey as an entrepreneur, from moving to the U.S. in…
Oct 14, 2024 · 29:57
In Episode 065 of the Brand Up Podcast , titled The Ultimate Lead Generation Secret That Could Transform Your Business Forever! , we dive into the critical strategies for…
Sep 30, 2024 · 50:43
In episode 064 of the Brand Up Podcast , titled " How To Get Customers | Local Business Marketing 2024 ", we dive deep into effective marketing strategies designed to boost your…
Sep 23, 2024 · 11:39
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast , we dive deep into the age-old debate: Personal Branding vs. Business Branding . Which one should you focus on first? The answer isn't…
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