You're not "just another" - so don't blend in!

You're not "just another" - so don't blend in!

Here in middle Tennessee, you run into a musician wherever you go.

Your server, your barista, your Uber driver - there's a good chance they came to the Nashville area to make it big, just like everyone else.

And, until they find a way to stand out with their talent and message, each one is "just another _____________." Blah, blah, blah.

Like every other professional, a musician needs to find a way to rise above the noise. To move from "ho-hum" to "hmmmmmm....tell me more."

How do you position yourself as uniquely valuable, instead of a blend-in-the-background commodity?

Here's what my friend David does. When he introduces himself, he says, "I sing Popera. My goal when I sing is to give your goosebumps goosebumps."

An intriguing Memory Dart. A twist. An angle. A colorful picture. An invitation to say, "tell me more!"

You need your own Memory Dart. Everyone does.

On Wednesday, November 20, at 12:30 pm EDT, I'll be leading a (free!) webinar called The Elevator Pitch is Dead (so prepare your memory darts!)

Here’s the link to register: https://bit.ly/MemoryDart.

I'll be including several guests who will tell you how they've developed their brief, clear, memorable messages.

You've worked too hard and accomplished too much to be "just another ________." Learn how to move people to say, "tell me more!" with just a few well-chosen words.

I hope to see you there!

Just for fun: #NotClarity


When you need expertise to train your team in clear communication skills, or to create effective Memory Darts for your brand or organization, let's talk.

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Steve Woodruff, love your concept of the #memorydart to stand out from the crowd. See you at the webinar on Nov. 20th!

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