Jan. 20, 2025

Top 5 Tips for Building Your Brand & Business in 2025

@Cre8tiveCon
Discover the top 5 strategies creative entrepreneurs need to implement in 2025 to build a sustainable and authentic brand. Host Julie Lokun breaks down actionable tips for leveraging AI while maintaining human connection, creating engaging content, and building meaningful collaborations.

Cre8tive Con is a 2-day networking conference for creative entrepreneurs and marketing professionals designed to amplify their message and expand their influence.

🗓️ February 21-23, 2025
📍 The Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Chicago
🌐 www.cre8tivecon.com, @cre8tivecon

Join us to amplify your influence through networking, interactive workshops, panel discussions, exhibitor booths, and more.

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Key Topics Covered:

•AI integration and automation tools for business efficiency • Balancing technology with authentic human connections
• Short-form video content strategies
• Sustainability and social responsibility in business
• Collaboration and cross-promotion techniques

In this episode, we dive into five game-changing strategies for creative entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses in 2025:

• AI and Automation Implementation
• Utilizing tools like ManyChat
• Email marketing automation
• Streamlining business processes
• Authentic Brand Building
• Importance of personal storytelling
• Building genuine connections
• Community engagement strategies
• Short-Form Video Content
• Platform recommendations (YouTube, Instagram)\
• Attention span considerations
• Video content best practices
• Sustainability Focus
• Social responsibility integration
• Conscious business practices
• Community impact communication
• Strategic Collaborations
• Cross-promotion techniques
• Building industry partnerships
• Networking strategies
• Resources Mentioned:
• ManyChat
• Email automation tools
• Instagram Reels
• YouTube Shorts

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Julie Lokun is a media expert, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Chicago's iconic business event,  Cre8tive Con. She has worked with numerous high-profile clients building their brands and bringing worldwide recognition.  

Julie also contributes to Entrepreneur Magazine, the author of 4 bestselling book,s and the host of three podcasts, two of which rank in the top 1% globally.