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  • Strategic Quote Blueprinting for your messaging and optics online

    Strategic Quote Blueprinting for your messaging and optics online

    Strategic Quote Blueprinting for your messaging and optics onlineA method to consider for stronger optimization, recognition and authority with quotes from Brand Communications and Optics Strategist Loren Weisman.Strategic Quote Blueprinting for your messaging and optics online


    Stewarding Strategic Quote Blueprinting your messaging and optics


    A brief overview with a series of ideas to strategically and effectively message quotes across the internet and on your websites.

    This walk through considers the quote itself, then the image associated with the quote as well as the distribution of it. lastly, a few additional measures to reinforce the quote.


    And Consider staying away from going quote crazy.

    One a week can allow for a simmer and build, and over trying to spam out with too many quotes, all too often.


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    Authentic Instruction is not always comforting or comfortable.

    The Quote first: Strategic Quotes Blueprinting for the words

    1. Create the quote.
    2. Check to see if that quote has been said by someone else before you.Many people may come up with the same words, even the same quote, but if it is already credited and established, it is not yours from a strategic or professional sense.Alter the words to create a quote that can not be credited to others.Consider running the quote through a plagiarism checker.Sites like Grammarly and QueText can be two good resources to check.As you look online, consider searching on Google, Duck Duck Go, and Yahoo.

      Just cause you thought it up doesn’t mean it wasn’t said before by someone else, much earlier that you did.


      To get a better sense, consider using the incognito or private windows in those searches and look at the image, video and news results too. Also, have a look to see if that quote is on GoodReads and BrainyQuote.
      Extra credit of sorts: See if the first four or five words that begin the quote, or somewhere inside the quote can be authored/ framed in something that can make it the primary keyword phrase for the quote. Again, check to see the results there, that is not plagiarism if you find other exact phrases, but shifting away from a very popular phrase can give you more chance of taking over that search result.
      3. Save the quote for a collection. Save the quote somewhere to be able to reference back to and use in bulk at another time. It is a lot easier that trying to dig through different blogs and websites. You can see an example blog here of a collection of quotes Brand Messaging Strategist Quotes Blog.

      More Extra credit: By making it over 900 words (The collection), and correctly laid out, it can serve as cornerstone content which is viewed as stronger than just a normal blog. Between 900 and 1000 words though, don’t get carried away.


      Some Extra Extra Credit… Track on a spreadsheet, where that quote has been used or shared either by itself or in a collection.


    Image: Strategic Quote Blueprinting for graphics

    1. Use an image that is yours. One you took. Please do not use other pictures, even if they are free. Enough people do and it does not allow the quotes to stand out. It is fine to use sites like Canva to get a layout and basic design, but just as you enter your quote, make it show up on top of your picture.
    2. Make the quote legible on the picture. From font to font size to the color of the quote, can it be easily read.
    3. Keep your name present but not arrogant and not oversized. Allow the quote to speak for itself as a statement of authority, over screaming who said it. it is about getting the credit, but put the focus on the credentials of your words.
    4. Keeping a watermark, a couple core fonts or some kind of theme can also help with the uniformity and continuity of your quotes.
    5. And if you have an office or location of the image… add the Geotag to the image too and consider using a site like GeoImgr to help do that.

    Extra Credit for sizings.  Here are the optimal post sizes. With Canva, you can take a quote image you have built and alter it to fit these different sizes.

    For each quote and for the continuity, use the same image, the same fonts and the same adjustments on the photo, just shift things for the size if you want to do a series of the different size variations.


    You don’t have to do this every time, but every so often, it is a good idea. 

    Facebook: 1200 x 630 PX Instagram: 1080 x 1080 PX Twitter: 1024 x 512 PX Reddit: 1200×628 Google Business: 1200 x900 PX Pinterest: 1000 x 1500 PX Linkedin: 1200 x 627 YouTube: 1280 x720


    An image of a beach, the waves and the blue sky with a dark blue circle with a quote in the middle from Loren Weisman that reads: “If the story you are sharing is not yours, it is just another story that more than likely has already been shared may times.”
    “If the story you are sharing is not yours, it is just another story that more than likely has already been shared may times.”

    Content Planning: Stewarding Strategic Quote Blueprinting for  placement.


    In the preparation of the quote. When there is room, see how you can introduce the quote so the start of your post in not starting in quotations.

    Think of three primary hashtags for most sites. Do not go hashtag crazy.

    Write out a simple description of the quote for the alt tag. This is where you describe the image with the quote to someone that is blind. This would also include the quote itself. So a description of the background and then writing along the lines of “and text that reads… (add the quote here).

    If it is a little long for sites like Twitter, be sure to add the beginning of it in the content you share.


    As you add the image to your website be sure to fill in the description of the image, the title of the image and the alt tag as mentioned above of the image to give the image itself as much juice as possible.


    This archives tag and the location on a blog will give the quote its home anchor of sorts. You can use it again in other places, but on the main page where it is used.

    1. Add the photo and have it correctly filled out as above. 2. Add a break quote with the quote in the blog or on the page. 3. Reinforce the quote by adding it to a pull quote for the page if it is available. 4. Add the primary keyword phrase for that quote to the keywords or tags for the blog. 5. Create the archives tag page off that blog for that keyword where you can add the image, the quote and information about it again. Seen in example above. 6. Prepare the hashtags, from the top three you will use on primary sites to the up to 30 you can use on Instagram.


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    “To me, artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT used by those with wisdom, knowledge and experience can authentically enhance the distribution of intelligence and information in a positive way. Though when used by deceptive, unexperienced and greedy fools… it can be a dangerous tool.” – Loren Weisman


    Having a simple text file for each quote that has:  1. The primary keyword phrase 2. The Quote 3. The Alt Tag Description 4. The core hashtags and the extended hashtags. 5. The link to the archives tag for the quote. 6. The link to the page the quote is on. 7. The link to the GoodReads Post.

    (This is usually one of the first place to post the text quote and can be used as the reference point for IMDb as well as a point back for Google Business, Pinterest and other pages) …Can make posting and distribution a lot easier.

    Then you are good to go to distribution. 

    Distribution:

    Stewarding Strategic Quotes Blueprinting for the Posting.

    Core places to post. You might even find in searches other places where you can do free submissions.

    Do not get too caught up in trying to get the quotes everywhere, but on some days, if you have a little extra time, have a search and add a new quote in a few new places.


    After you anchor the image on a website page and an archives tag as discussed in the last section, consider first…

    GoodReads (This will get you a reference link to the quote on an authority site)

    IMDb Quote Image

    IMDb Quote on Bio 

    Own quotes

    Quotes.net 

    Reddit 

    Brainy Quote 

    Google business post – pointing to GoodReads

    LinkedIn – Add – Alt tag, full quote in quotes, three hashtags,

    Pinterest – Image, Quote, Hashtags, GoodReads point

    X – Alt Text, three hash tags, self tag and post

    YouTube (yes, for quotes) Go to the Post page – add quote, image,  three hashtags.

    Facebook – Alt description, post, three hashtags, image, quote

    Instagram – Alt description, Full description with quote, tagging yourself, location and a few hashtags


    Brand messaging blueprint strategies for creative careers.


    Strategic Quote Blueprinting for Messaging and Optics Additional Reinforcement:

    Consider over time, and not all at once…

    1. Creating a blog where the primary keyword phrase (that 4 word lead from the quote) is the anchor of the blog and the blog is expanding on the quote. To stay in certain SEO lines, make the Blog title that primary phrase and the rest of the quote up to sixty character. Do not do the whole long tail title to try to capture the quote.

    2. Do the same thing for a video…

    3. Then the same down the line for a podcast. 4. And consider adding that quote to a press release too.

    Side note 1: A real press release that is distributed through a channel like Send2Press and not one of those fly by night hype sites claiming they will send to all sorts of media. Choose a service that releases professionally to the press over spamming some media contacts.  


    Side note 2: Anytime you put out a professional press release, try to get two quotes in per release. A release that is correctly put out across authority news channels and wires will bring up the authority of those quotes.


    Using this detailed format may in the end help to secure and optimize your quotes more than just posting them and not taking the time to reinforce them.

    This approach can also optimize these quotes so when your quote is searched… and if it is your quote, that it will show up in a series of different results and on a series of different sites.


    Consider searching for some of my quotes to see these elements in action too: Loren Weisman quotes Messaging and Optics Quotes Messaging and Optics Strategist Quotes


    And here are some of the sites: Weisman Quotes on IMDb LW GoodReads Loren on Quotes.Net Weisman Quotes on OwnQuotes QuotesSayings.net


    In turn and with a closing thought, this can allow for an increase in greater authority for your quotes.


    * Loren Weisman is a Brand Communications and Optics Strategist who specializes in illuminating authoritative intelligence and amplifying authentic experts. * Weisman is also the host of the messaging and optics podcast; Wait What Really OK. * LW Website * © 2011 to 2026 Loren Weisman. All Rights Reserved ® ℗ * Strategic Quote Blueprinting for your messaging and optics online

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  • Compliant messaging presence online and some tactics to consider

    Compliant messaging presence online and some tactics to consider

    Compliant messaging presence online and some tactics to consider. A Brand Communications and Optics talk title focused on some of the security and stability elements for compliant online brand presence.Compliant messaging presence online and some tactics to consider

    Tactics to consider for a compliant messaging presence online


    This is the shortened title for a messaging and optics speaker full talk title called:

    “15 Tactics to consider for a Compliant & Stable Brand Presence Online”

    Brand Communications and Optics Strategist Loren Weisman asks audiences to…

    Consider each of these elements and apply them, in order to enhance and reinforce: authentic online presence, reduce online penalties and build up the foundational authority for you, your brand, your messaging, your earned media and your story.


    If you choose to take a look at these elements below, consider the difference between the objective and the subjective.

    Many are out there saying what you need to do, what you should do, what you have to do and what you must do…

    Still all too often, many of these methods have no legitimate, objective proof.

    A first step to understanding the messaging that will work best for you comes down to the differentiation of the opinions and the facts.

    And just because you have not been caught or penalized yet for doing something wrong, illegal or non compliant, does not mean that time is not coming.

    A quote graphic of cloudy sky in the background with a black triangle in the upper right corner of the picture and a tree top on the lower right corner. In the center is a blue circle with and FSG logo watermark and a quote in white text that is credited to Loren Weisman in a small font on the bottom and in the center reads, “Stop settling for, subscribing to and becoming enticed by stupid. I believe most are smarter than that. Yet many allow themselves to continually get sucked into it.”
    “Stop settling for, subscribing to and becoming enticed by stupid. I believe most are smarter than that. Yet many allow themselves to continually get sucked into it.”

    While it’s easier to fool some one than convince them they have been fooled… Please consider looking deeper for substance over hype. It can make all the difference in your compliance, your message and your authenticity. 


    It is your decision in how you want to appear.

    I am not telling you what to do.

    I am sharing some information for you to consider and bring to your blueprint and your foundation.

    and at the same time, if these things mean nothing to you, simply do nothing.


    But… Just because you have not been caught for doing it yet, does not make what you are doing legal.


    A compliant messaging presence online

    In this talk, Loren goes in to more detail about each of the 15 aspects listed below.

    The primary takeaways from this talk are rooted in the foundation actions to ensure that an individual or companies website, social media as well as other offline messaging and branding is compliant, uniform, clear and consistent.
    1.   Personalizing your Brand and Messaging Blueprint
    2.    Connecting Graphics & Messaging
    3.    Writing Alt Text for Images
    4.    Reinforcing Inc. and Auth. Links 
    5.    Removing the objective claims
    6.    Generating FAQS for Optimization
    7.    Expanding your page presence
    8.    Unvarying Avatars & Headers
    9.    Vetting the Hype & “Experts”
    10.    Preventing Penalization Planning
    11.    Creating Liability Documentation
    12.    Producing Phone & Web Legibility
    13.    Posting your Authentic Authority 
    14.    Applying Perception Optic Clarity 
    15.    Messaging with Subjectivity

    chalk board background with a quote on top of it from loren weisman Differentiating the popular opinions from objective and substantiated facts

    Many offer up advice that is often times is either an expired truth, no longer applicable or advice that worked for one person but might not work for all. Each of the tactics in this talk come from objective, substantiated, updated and proven information.

    In the end, it is the decision of the individual regarding how compliant they want to be when it comes to these tactics to consider for a compliant brand presence online.


    A Presence of Stability and Security and uniformity.

    With a sound foundation that is as creative as it is compliant, the long term compounding growth can build in a stronger fashion and allow for many more options.

    This over just trying to do everything in the moment and jumping from trend to trend like many self proclaimed business coaches claim you should.


    A Compliant messaging presence online. Tactics to consider: Stop Points in your messaging…

    Stop trying to be a life coach, a motivational coach or a business coach… Especially if you are not one. Exit the trend jumping.

    Avoid using illegal content, pre made content and content that does not showcase you. End buying into the hype that has no foundation under it. Stop claiming humility, but referring to yourself as an expert or a master.

    Move away from being sold on the applications of expired facts, half truths, short cuts or false hype Why a quarter of the commitment or following 50% of the instructions  while looking for the  whole 100% results?

    Avoid referring, reviewing and giving top notch testimonials about peoples services and products that you do not know about for sure.


    Building someone up for a referral that is not deserved can tear your reputation down. Refer like your reputation depends on it.


    Many of the mistakes that cause the penalizations often come from doing things that do not feel right and yet many think that they are suppose to due to popularity, hype or hearsay. Consider that if it feels off, false, fake, no you or seemingly untrue… then it just might be.

    A quote graphic of a ceiling with wood beams. In upper center is a blue circle with and FSG logo watermark and a quote in white text that is credited to Loren Weisman in a small font on the bottom and in the center reads, “The foundation of your messaging is framed by your words, your story and your actions. Consider making them strong, true, authentic and yours.”
    “The foundation of your messaging is framed by your words, your story and your actions. Consider making them strong, true, authentic and yours.”

    Some other authentic questions and tactics to consider for a compliant messaging presence

    • There is no “Your truth” in Authentic marketing. It is objectively true or it is an opinion.
    • Are you building to engage and connect for the long term or only trying for a viral moment of likes and follows?
    • Sharing only other peoples content and selling? Or are you sharing your story with your authority?
    • With the numbers, claims and marketing you’ve been told to use, do you believe it yourself?
    • Allowing for accountability to play a role in your message for your customers and are you showcasing your accountability for customers.
    • Can some one really become a master or an expert in a 40 hour course or for that matter, a six month one?
    • Do you have the authority to be able to share more of the how and less of the what?
          • So many make the what claims…. fewer can share the how.
    • Would you openly share your methods, your marketing tactics and your promotional approaches with everyone?
          • And if not, are you are hiding unethical, immoral items as well as lies?
          • This comes to the methodology, the tools, the tactics and the content.
          • Are you transparent to share exactly what you use and how you use it?
    • If it can work for anyone, does that really mean it is right for you, your authority and your authenticity?

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    Lately, it feels like We have more coaches on the sidelines than players on the field.

    And those you look for information and intelligence about a compliant messaging presence from…(coaches, consultants, and so on)

    Are they only motivating and inspiring or are they sharing intelligence, direction and education?

    Along with the intelligence and strategies for you to learn, maintain and sustain your efforts and growth after you are not working with them anymore?

    Or are they only marketing with foolish promises, false hype and empty claims?


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    Consider moving away from the conventional acceptable and popular opinions that do not consider you, your authenticity and your brand.

    Many of these classes and courses claiming master courses, expert courses and more ego hype, often times, is just filled with that.

    And consider there are so many creating tips, tricks, courses, books, videos and more that hold no validity to them whatsoever. Many of them are creating to try to funnel and draw people in. Keep that in mind.


    * Loren Weisman is a Brand Communications and Optics Strategist who specializes in illuminating authoritative intelligence and amplifying authentic experts. * Weisman is also the host of the messaging and optics podcast; Wait What Really OK. * LW Website * © 2011 to 2026 Loren Weisman. All Rights Reserved ® ℗ * Compliant messaging presence online and some tactics to consider

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  • Stability and Security Tactics For Your Product Messaging Talk Title

    Stability and Security Tactics For Your Product Messaging Talk Title

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    Stability and Security Tactics for Your Product Messaging

    Stability and Security Tactics For Your Product Messaging


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    The focus of this talk is about: Securing and stabilizing your product messaging and its communication to allow for greater reach, authority and protection while it is moving to market.


    Securing and stabilizing the foundation of your brands communication and messaging strategy may allow for greater steps to be made at a faster pace, while amplifying awareness and reducing risk to your business, your investors, your products and your partnerships.

    By looking across the noise online that is filled with hearsay, assumptions, half truths and expired truths, following many of these directions, can end up doing more harm and disarm the power of a brand and its messaging.

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    Consider looking into a series of factors that range from the subjective to the objective messaging statements as well as the consideration of intention vs perception when it comes to how your audience is perceiving what you are sharing can help you hone the message.

    In the clarity, stability, security and transparency of your communication and messaging foundation, it is possible to reduce the risk for investors, while amplifying your message to potential clients and customers while protecting your vision.


    When you preserve, protect and defend your brand authentically… and it’s messaging with the pillars of security and stability, your communication, mission and business can have a better chance to stand out in a time when so many are sounding, looking and sharing like so many others.

    From a title to a tag line, to the videos, audios, blogs, branding quotes and images, when the stability and security from a messaging standpoint to the compliance as well as liability and transparency is in place, the brand and its messaging can stand out that much more.

    This talk’s touch points run across an array of security and stability tactics including your core messaging, brand content, media communication, crisis management as well as humility and personalization aspects that are often skipped over.


     

    Stability and Security Tactics For Your Product Messaging 3Content talk title takeaways and touch points.

      • Differentiating the Objective from the Subjective in your message and content
      • Considering Intention vs the Perception in the message for audience identification.
      • Vetting and verifying who and what you listen to for your brands messaging and communications.
      • Creating messaging that educates and engages beyond the yell, tell, sell or contrived AI.
      • Protecting yourself and your brand content with on and offline compliance measures.
      • Organizing the endurance of your brand, its messaging and its continuity.
      • Learning how to adjust the message for amplification while staying on your message.
      • Telling your story and not a story or another story that’s already been told.
      • Recognizing the half-truth, expired truth, call to action truth and false truth.

    Stability and security Tactics for Your Product Messaging


    Stability and Security Tactics For Your Product Messaging 4Speaker and presenter bio: Brand Communications and Optics Strategist Loren Weisman

    Loren Weisman is a Brand Communications and Optics Strategist specializing in helping businesses and individuals build authentic and authoritative brands. He focuses on aligning messaging, optics, and communication to ensure clients stand out in competitive markets.

    Weisman works with established experts or those with strong knowledge and experience who lack a clear brand presence. His approach emphasizes transparency and truth, aiming to amplify genuine expertise over hype.

    He provides strategies that unify content, messaging, and perception to create a cohesive and impactful presence. His methods help clients communicate authentically, fostering trust and credibility.


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    Weisman’s background includes work as a drummer and producer on over 700 albums, TV production credits for major networks, and consulting roles across various industries.

    He has authored books on the music business and transitioned into strategy by combining production insights with psychological elements.

    Through his guidance, clients can craft clear, transparent foundations for their brands that highlight their authority and expertise effectively.


    As a speaker, Weisman delivers down to earth talks, educational and applicable presentations as well as informative, up to date and humorous lectures. Every talk is specifically tailored to the level of understanding of an audience along with the size of the audience ranging from small board rooms to full capacity convention centers.

    The aim is to always create and execute an engaging, educating and beneficial experience each audience in a personalized fashion.

    The concepts, tactics, strategies and stories surrounding messaging and optics are always delivered in conversational style that is adjusted to the exact audience, their level of learning, understanding and experience.


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    * Loren Weisman is a Brand Communications and Optics Strategist who specializes in illuminating authoritative intelligence and amplifying authentic experts. * Weisman is also the host of the messaging and optics podcast; Wait What Really OK. * LW Website * © 2011 to 2026 Loren Weisman. All Rights Reserved ® ℗ * Stability and Security Tactics For Your Product Messaging Talk Title

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  • Defining messaging tactics from intention to perception and in-between.

    Defining messaging tactics from intention to perception and in-between.

    Defining messaging tactics from intention to perception and in-between.

    Defining messaging tactics


    Many that are in the process of trying to brand, market and promote seem to want to jump through the messaging and foundation phase very quickly… In most cases… too quickly.

    A large number of them seem so focused on the titles over the authenticity, they want to attract with hype over taking the time to develop the tagline, the one liner and the anchoring content that honorably and honestly highlights experience, ability and authority.

    And in this rush, the many considerations are not taken in to account. In turn, only leaving these individuals and businesses looking like many others that might not have the ability or looking like the array of many that have no experience or expertise whatsoever and only use hype to hide it.


    Defining messaging tactics from intention to perception and in-between.

    Quote and text over shaded mountain and sky background An unstable brand and a lack of stable messaging and tactics may end up costing more and in the end allow some of these marketing and promotion companies you hire to make more money off you with a lot less results.

    And it is not all of them…

    but many that work this way will present a brand and a message that hits only your intention or they may ask the boiler plate style questions that are much more focused on your view of what you have and what you want to have seen.

    Then moving it in to a content farm of hype over a sound tactical plan that highlights you, your abilities and your business.

     A better approach to consider as you build the foundation of defining messaging tactics may be to look at the… perceptions, comparatives, connotations, competitive, overused, misused, misunderstood, as well as the existing optimization and popular elements of that message that you are shooting for.


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    “Amplified authentic opinions can be driven with passion while still anchored in respect for those that have a different view.”

    With these above pieces not dialed in and a brand, message and the content as well as tactics can result in a rushed to marketing problem where. the costs can increase in only pushing a message of hype over substance.


    The trick of hand (or sleight of hand… or problem) is sometimes is that you are given a bio that makes…

    you happy from the information you provided, but was presented with a great deal left out of the process.

    At the same time, this information can lack the humility, the discovery and the intel of a series of different touch points may leave you with words you like, but possibly words that are not getting across and not being heard by your potential audience.

    If the whole story seems to be drenched in online motivation and inspiration with nothing else of substance to it, … it may be time to look elsewhere.


    And, there are not a lot of social media marketing pros out there that are going to argue with your intention because many want your work and your money.


    Many will move to grow larger marketing campaigns as they focus you on to the likes, shares, follows, comments and the numbers that often times do not count and may not covert.


    By defining your messaging tactics with the authenticity and authority of the story you tell on the front side of the brand… to the array of content that you can apply to connect… educate and market yourself with over the long run… it can allow for you to grow that  messaging blueprint with a solid foundation that can compound for you as it reinforces….

    your authenticity, authority and presence online and off.


    Brand messaging blueprint strategies for creative careers.


    A quote graphic of a ceiling with wood beams. In upper center is a blue circle with and FSG logo watermark and a quote in white text that is credited to Loren Weisman in a small font on the bottom and in the center reads, “The foundation of your messaging is framed by your words, your story and your actions. Consider making them strong, true, authentic and yours.”
    “The foundation of your messaging is framed by your words, your story and your actions. Consider making them strong, true, authentic and yours.”

    This is why it is much more than someone writing a bio or a LinkedIn profile for you.

    It is not just filling out a simple questionnaire where you provided all the answers to work from.

    It is why defining your brand messaging blueprint in the most effective way may start with a discovery and audit that looks at the array of all the initial information that come from you.


    Then those words, phrases, concepts and ideas are researched against your intentions, other peoples perceptions and a range of touch points to find the right foundation for you and creating content authentically.


    In the root of understanding your intention while respecting the perceptions that may be out there, you may be able to hone in the right messaging blueprint for you and your business that helps you share yourself, your product or service with a melody that is heard over the harmony and unison of so many others saying the exact same thing.


    This is one of the first steps we feel should be taken and an excerpt from the list of what we like to look at in discovery and the auditing from each brand…

    Then moving to how it is tested, searched, checked and run across a series of online reputation searches and touch points that allow the intelligence, strategy and tactics to form the right content and right messaging direction for the specific business.

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    “If you are saying the same thing as everyone else, then why would and why should anyone think you are different from everyone else.”

    In defining messaging tactics, these are some tactics to consider looking in to for a discovery…

    Consider looking at:

    Why they chose the direction or path they are currently.

    Location and physical to online desired reach.

    Why they feel it is time to change that direction or path.

    Offerings, Services and Statements of Work clearly defined.

    Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of current content and names.

    Authority and authenticity elements.

    Intention vs perception messaging and optics.

    Subjective vs objective messaging and optics.

    Ego to humility messaging and optics.

    Hearsay to history to hype messaging and optics.

    Other comparative and competitive businesses and business models.

    Fear to love communication styles.

    Uniformity and cacophony elements.

    Complacent pieces or disregarding elements.

    Initial direct and indirect influences to the business.

    Direct and indirect comparisons to the business.

    Business boundaries and limits.

    Openess to opportunity, change and new directions.

    Mission, values, voice, story, wants, needs, and desires.

    Negative connotations, crisis management issues, reputation problems.

    Descriptors including personal, business, relating and non relating.

    Best type of client and customer attributes.

    Worst type of client and customer attributes.

    and the exit strategy, partnerships, ownership or investment concepts.


    With all these ingredients and colors on the palette, it can make it more streamlined to create the right blueprint, with the personalized information to assist in defining the brand, the messaging, the tactics and the story to be as effective and authentic as possible.

    And if you find yourself unable to define or find the above, consider asking yourself if you are ready to present yourself as a service or as a product that is ready to bring to the public.

    An image of two straw bowls in the background with a quote in the center in a blue circle that reads: "Is your brand messaging telling a story or is it telling your story?" Defining messaging tactics
    “Is your brand messaging telling a story or is it telling your story.”

    Loren Weisman is a Brand Communications and Optics Strategist who specializes in illuminating authoritative intelligence and amplifying authentic experts. * Weisman is also the host of the messaging and optics podcast; Wait What Really OK. * LW Website * © 2026 Loren Weisman. All Rights Reserved ® ℗ * Defining messaging tactics from intention to perception and in-between.  

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    Brand Optics Quotes and Insights from Loren Weisman

    Brand Optics Quotes and insights from Brand Communications and Optics Strategist Loren Weisman.

    Brand Optics Quotes and Insights from Loren WeismanBrand Optics Quotes and insights from Loren Weisman

    Brand Optics Quotes and insights from Loren Weisman

    Consider looking into that person or company that might be stock full of the tools to fool and pitch themselves in a way that is far from the truth.
    Consider looking into that person or company that might be stock full of the tools to fool and pitch themselves in a way that is far from the truth.
    Consider standing in honor and transparency whether behind closed doors or if those doors are open to the world at large.
    Consider standing in honor and transparency whether behind closed doors or if those doors are open to the world at large.

    Brand Optics Quotes Continued:

    Even though you are not required to... consider holding yourself accountable for what you say online and on social media. This quote from Loren Weisman is in front of a blue background with an FSG Watermark.
    Even though you are not required to… consider holding yourself accountable for what you say online and on social media.
    Are you humble enough to state something as an opinion and educated enough to deliver a substantiated defense as well as a sound reasoning why it should be considered to be a fact?
    Are you humble enough to state something as an opinion and educated enough to deliver a substantiated defense as well as a sound reasoning why it should be considered to be a fact?

    In humility, subjectivity and in the ability to see a series of elements from a distance; it may help you to focus your messaging in order to create a much stronger of an impact.

    Keep an eye out for the healpreneurs that may have healed themselves, but perhaps are not ready, equipped or experienced enough to help others heal; much less charge for it.

    Brand Optics Quotes Continued:

    Expect more than just the studies have shown marketing claims.

    Dig deeper to see if there is any true validity and authority… or if it is just another hype claim.

    Sharing the same exact content…

    I do not disconnect because I disagree with someone on something, some view or some opinion.

    If I disconnect, it is because of how they chose to disagree.

     More Brand Optics Quotes Continued:  Differentiate your opinions from facts. Honor your audience with messaging that clearly defines when you are sharing truth and when you are sharing an opinion.

    Watch out for those business coaches that learned a little about something, then in arrogance and pride, claim to know a lot about everything.

    Watch out for the 1x expert. They had 1 successful experience… but now claim to have the expertise, answers and ability to help everyone else become successful. This can be a dangerous path to go down and a dangerous person to work with. While their intentions might be true, their experience and expertise is limited.

    Just because you have not been questioned, caught, or fined for it yet, does not mean that what you are doing is acceptable or ethical or legal.

    You volume speaks volumes..

    Gen U?

    Instead of claiming to be the answer, consider stating that you may be an answer.

    Brand Optics Quotes Continued:

    Is it for a private diary or is it for public distribution?

    Take the time and apply your patience, discernment and wisdom before posting anything.

    What might seem right in the moment, could end up be very wrong in the long run.

    Pause before you post.

    Do your morals, honor, and ethics only come across in your words?

    Or do they also show up in your works, your actions and your deeds?

    Consider choosing the “here is how” over the “I know you can” types. Consider connecting with those that have the authority and ability to show, educate, and help you create what you want….

    Instead of those that only focus on vague directions, hearsay instructions, empty motivation and scripted hype. Brand Optics Quotes Continued:

    Consider being more of a prudent detective when it comes to the statements and content online that is shared with you online.

    Give your audience a change to experience the content first before you ask them to like, share and subscribe.

    if some hunted as hard for information as the do for inspiration, they might find themselves in a better situation
    “If some hunted as hard for information as the do for inspiration, they might find themselves in a better situation.”

    Before you shout from the mountain tops…

    What alliance of actions…

    Are they only addressing your symptoms or are they working with you to find cure. And, do they have the knowledge and ability to assist you in the healing with a plan for the long run?

    I do not believe in my truth and I do not believe your truth. I believe in the truth.

    If you are saying the same thing as everyone else, then why would and why should anyone think you are different from everyone else
    If you are saying the same thing as everyone else, then why would and why should anyone think you are different from everyone else?

    Loren Weisman is a Brand Communications and Optics Strategist who specializes in illuminating authoritative intelligence and amplifying authentic experts. * Weisman is also the host of the messaging and optics podcast; Wait What Really OK. * LW Website * © 2011 to 2026 Loren Weisman. All Rights Reserved ® ℗ * Brand Optics Quotes and Insights from Loren Weisman

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