Episode 148 44:22

Charlie Hobbis - The Power of Authentic Branding

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Show Notes

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Charlie Hobbis to uncover what it really takes to grow a successful agency, manage influencer brands ethically, and stay resilient when business throws curveballs.

Charlie shares the behind-the-scenes of scaling her business at lightning speed while staying rooted in her core values of honesty and authenticity. We chat about the pressure of showing up on social media, how to embrace trolls (yes, really), and why your personal brand could be your strongest asset. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, this episode is packed with candid lessons, big wins, and moments you’ll relate to.

Episode Highlights

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  1. 02:45The role of social media in business growth
  2. 08:21Handling trolls
  3. 15:47Ethical practices and community building
  4. 34:32Building up confidence
  5. 39:47Holding on to those core values

About Dawn of a New Era

Dawn of a New Era is a weekly business podcast for founders, experts and professionals who want to grow a company without losing themselves in it. Every episode looks at the practical mechanics of scaling — revenue models, marketing, leadership, pricing and positioning — alongside the psychology that decides whether founders follow through.

Episodes are a mix of solo teaching and long-form interviews with founders, investors, authors and specialists. New episodes are published on Thursdays and are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and every major podcast app.

  • Episode · 148
  • Published · 16 December 2024
  • Run time · 44:22
  • Host · Dawn McGruer

About your host

Dawn McGruer is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and scaling advisor. She has spent over 25 years building, scaling and selling businesses, and has supported more than 30,000 founders, marketers and professionals worldwide.

Her work sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and the psychology of performance — helping founders build companies that grow beyond their own capacity through better models, licensing and intellectual property leverage. She is the author of The Billionaire Brain®, published by Forbes Books.

Read more on the about page, explore her research and insights or see how to work with Dawn.

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