Life happens in the uncomfortable.
The view from the floor, surrounded by dogs, coffee and adderall.
Hey, I'm Bode.
Writer of musings.
Thanks for swinging by to check out my dogs, my ideas, my super fresh perspective and all the things that annoy me in life.
I can’t wait to share all the things you never knew you needed to know.
Have You Heard?
8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications.
We’re going to tell you your site is bad, your messaging is jargon, and stock photography from the 90s is burning our eyes. A trifold will not get you a client, and cold calling makes people hate you.
We do the kind of work people remember—and the kind of relationships built to last.
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Everyone hates Gen Z...or so say employers. It really doesn`t matter if it`s true or not. Perception is reality.
Businesses are actively choosing not to hire you because of the frustrations they`ve had with your generation.
You can change, if you get real acquainted with personal branding or as I call it, your Big Deal Energy. Use your voice, story, experiences and weird to stand out - it matters.
Now...Gen X on the other hand, we`re perfect...nothing but trauma over here.
#bigdealenergy #personalbranding #kimbode #yesihashtaggedmyself #smallbusiness
Your disadvantages are your advantages. Stop seeing your quirks, weird as something to hide. Flip the script.
What society sees as disadvantages are the exact things making you unstoppable aka resilient aka awesome.
#personalbranding #kimbode #bodesbits #womensupportingwomen
It’s time for Bode’s Bodacious Wardrobe Round-up (courtesy of daily texts to @m.k.earley and entirely made up).
This is for all the students who keep asking what’s professional attire, you can be cool and also work”appropriate.”
Fake it.
We are navigating a world not built for us or designed with us in mind. Confidence doesn’t just happen, and maybe it never will but maybe, just maybe, if you fake it long enough, you’ll start to believe in yourself.
WTF is personal branding? Um…something you need to stop ignoring. Own Your Weird, it’s the only thing people will remember about you. Still confused? I’ll fill you in on March 2 & 3, go register at www.bodespeaks.com
Gen X is feral, and I’m d*mn proud to be one, which is why we are out here Making Good Trouble as the great John Lewis would say. Get loud, get uncomfortable and speak up.
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If I haven’t made it clear, @8thirtyfour stands with Minnesota, and it’s long past time to condemn, prosecute and remove this administration. And yes, that is RBG over my shoulder. Be like RBG, John Lewis and go follow @heathercoxrichardson
In case you’re wondering, growth is hard, which I shared with @incmagazine
5. Anticipate trends, plan for the worst
“When you invest in growth, your profitability will take a hit. You can’t simultaneously grow and post record profits, especially when you are a small business. This past year, I had to take a step back to build, which meant I wasn’t out there selling, and as a result, our revenue is down. It’s your responsibility as the business owner to anticipate trends, read the economy, and plan for the worst. It’s why we expanded our business to add a complementary offering, but it’s going to be a hefty lift and require additional capital to build. Growth is painful but worth the risk. You need to believe in yourself because no one else will.” — Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR
