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Meg is a professional speaker on a variety of marketing topics

If you are looking for a quote for the news, a participant for a panel discussion, an interview guest, or a speaker for virtual or in-person events – you are in the right place.

Modern marketing is Problematic AF

We’ve been taught to exploit and manipulate for the good of our business – which is why marketing feels gross and uncomfortable for so many entrepreneurs and small business owners. 

Through her signature marketing approach, Just Marketing®, Meg is committed to advancing the shift in marketing as we know it. By prioritizing ethics, inclusion, and accessibility, Just Marketing® helps businesses tap into new markets, strengthen customer loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. This approach fosters trust, credibility, and long-term customer relationships, which are key drivers of profitability. 

Meg empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners to implement effective marketing campaigns that make a positive impact on society and their bottom line – a win-win scenario for both social change and financial success.

If your audience is ready to deepen the dialogue around the impact – and possibilities – of online marketing, Meg is the speaker for you!

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You may know Meg from:

Featured Articles

  • Etched Marketing: Should Your Business Use Facebook Ads?
  • Hello You Designs: Why You Should be Using Facebook Pixel
  • Maroon Oak: 6 Strategies to Enrich your In-person Networking with Facebook
  • Mindful Mavericks Magazine: How To Rule Your FB Ads (Especially in the Health & Wellness Industry)
  • Social Media Examiner: 
    • → How to Use the Facebook Budget Optimization Tool for Improved Results
    • → How to Use Facebook Group Units to Organize Your Content
    • → How to Pin a Facebook Lead Ad to Your Facebook Page

Media Mentions

  • Born to Invest: How To Be A Vigilant Consumer
  • CEO Blog Nation:
    • → Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business
    • → Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name
  • CMS Wire: Tips to Help Businesses Get More From Social Media
  • Creative Mindscape:
    • → Content Marketing: What’s In And What Is Definitely Out
    • → Marketing Tips For Non-Profit Organizations
    • → Social Media Tips for Small-Medium Businesses
  • Crisp Thinking: How will you change the way you use social media in 2018? 
  • Dara Simons: What Motivated You to Start a Home Business?
  • Fit Small Business:
    • → Top 20 Mompreneur Business Ideas for 2018 & Beyond
    • → Top 25 Business Ideas for Teens
  • Forbes: Will Facebook Become The Preferred Way For Fans To Watch Sports
  • Maroon Oak: 
    • → 32 Business & Career Blogs Successful Women Love
    • → Learn, Baby Learn: Free resources to help you grow
  • Medium: In a world of personalized ads, here’s how to resist the come-ons
  • Moneyish (Dow Jones): Science Says to Stop Buying Your Kids So Much Crap
  • NGDATA: Marketing Experts Reveal Their Single Most Effective Source for Gathering the Most Meaningfull Customer Intelligence.
  • Olive & Co: Awareness to Advocacy: The Art of Nurturing High-Funnel Leads
  • Parents: Best Vacations for Kids (+ print editions: Feb 2020, July 2020, July 2021)
  • Readers Digest: Advertising Tricks You Didn’t Know You Were Falling For
  • ShanPreneur: Interview with Meg
  • ShareThis: Top Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Facebook Audience Insights
  • Small Business Trends: 10 Awesome Tips About Small Business Resources
  • Template Monster: The Benefits Of Blogging
  • Type A: Social Media Engagement Tips for Bloggers
  • USA Weekly: Social Media Expert Meg Brunson Shares Tips on Social Media Marketing in 2018
  • Work-At-Home Success: Experts Share Their Tips on Managing Your Marketing

Books

  • Digital Marketers Sound Off: Tips, Tactics, Tools, and Predictions from 101 Digital Marketing Specialists (Contributor, June 2018)
  • ABCs of Business (Author & Illustrator, June 2019)
  • How to Raise Entrepreneurial Kids (Contributor, December 2020)

Podcast Interviews

  • Messy Roads of Motherhood (January 22, 2018)
  • Spark Joy (February 6, 2018)
  • Ask Pat 2.0 (March 29, 2018)
  • I Am The Future Me (May 3, 2018)
  • The Anxious Rebel(June 25, 2018)
  • Delivering Miracles (July 18, 2018)
  • Savvy Social Podcast (July 26, 2018)
  • Working Woman's Wealth (August 28, 2018)
  • Raising A Powerful Girl - Episode 45 (August 28, 2018)
  • Influencer Entrepreneurs Podcast (October 1, 2018)
  • Jenn Taylor's #Rerouting (October 9, 2018)
  • The Tech of Business (October 31, 2018)
  • Simply Woke (November 1, 2018)
  • Ask Pat 2.0 - Where are they now? (November 8, 2018)
  • Living with Money (November 29, 2018)
  • Our Young Creators (January 19, 2019)
  • Mama, Build Your Empire (January 28. 2019)
  • Life on Ocean Avenue (February 3, 2019)
  • Women's Business Workshop Podcast (February 12. 2019)
  • Live Free, Mama (February 25, 2019)
  • 25 Podcasters Reveal How To Succeed At Achieving Your Goals (February 28, 2019)
  • The Digital Marketing Superhero's Club: Split Testing Your Way to 23,337 Email Subscribers (April 23, 2019)
  • 360 Health Biz Podcast: Use Facebook Ads Effectively to Grow Your Business (December 26, 2019)
  • Rising Moms: Living The Dream In An RV (Plus The Highs, Lows, And Challenges) - (March 24, 2020)
  • Good Things In Life: Earning Money In A Way That Works For Your Family - (August 20, 2020)
  • Money Marketing, & Mission: Dismantling Systems (June 2022)
  • The Determined Mom Show: 5 Steps To Increase Your Social Media Reach (September 2022)
  • Positively Living: Accessible and Inclusive Marketing (October 2022)
  • Talk Copy To Me: Inclusivity And Connecting On Facebook (April 2023)
  • Divergent Women: The Intersection of Social Justice and Profitability - A Vision for Inclusive Business (June 2023)

Virtual Summits

  • Become Influential Virtual Summit (hosted), June 2020
  • The Brandprint Summit (Jamilla Bannister, jbannisterbranding), 2020
  • Summit Talks (Virtual Summit Software), September 2020
  • Rebel Boss Virtual Summit (Eden Fried, Rebel Boss), October 2020
  • Organic Marketing Summit (hosted), November 2020
  • Virtual Assistant Startup Summit, February 2021
  • Become Influential Virtual Summit (hosted), April 2021
  • FamilyPreneur Single Day Summits (hosted), Aug-Dec 2021.
  • Money, Marketing, & Mission Summit (Mia Francis-Poulin, The Copy Haus), June 2022
  • Find Your Fans Summit (Raejean Roberts, Social Media Snapshotz), July 2022
  • Done In A Day Virtual Conference (Jordan Gill, Systems Saved Me), September 2022
  • Rebel Boss Virtual Summit (Eden Fried, Rebel Boss), September 2022
  • Your Business Adventure Summit (Cat Griffin), October 2022
  • The Quiet Rebellion Conference (Casey Lightbody), June 2023

Video Interviews

  • The Parents on Demand Network
  • The Stacia Kennedy Show 

  • Fempire Creative 

On Stage Appearances

  • Internet Traffic Live (April, 2018)
  • Ultimate Stage Experience (June, 2018)
  • Broadcast Your Authority (October, 2018)
  • DC PodFest (November 2018)
  • Influential Summit (February 2019)
  • Women's Business Workshop Lakeside Conference (March 2019)
  • PodFest Multimedia Expo (March 2019)
  • Raising A Mogul Summit (June 2019)
  • Exposure & Profit (October 2019)

Workshops & Trainings

  • Intro to Social: Phoenix Valley Northside Networking Group (July 2017)
  • Ready, Set, Ad: Phoenix Valley Northside Networking Group (August 2017)
  • Intro to Facebook Ads: Bridal Businesses (August 2017)
  • Intro to Social: Phoenix Public Library (November 2017)
  • Facebook Business Page Set Up: Phoenix Public Library (December 2017)
  • LinkedIn - The Forgotten Social Media Platform: Starshine Communities (April 2018)
  • Advanced Facebook Pixel Installation with Google Tag Manager: Internet Traffic Live (April, 2018)
  • Beyond Boosting with Facebook Ads: Codobe (October, 2018)
  • Facebook Marketing Strategies: Impact for Enterprising Women (March, 2019)

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Areas of Expertise

Meg would love to offer value to your community, whether that's through delivering one of her existing presentations, or customizing something for your audience.

Just Marketing®

When Meg entered the world of online marketing, she was not prepared for the prevalent manipulation and exploitation of “bro marketing.” For a moment, she considered that those gross marketing tactics were necessary in order to find success… and quickly realized that there was another way, and that it was a better way!

Through her signature approach, Just Marketing®, Meg reflects a commitment to justice throughout all marketing decisions. It’s ethical, inclusive, and accessible at its core, and it drives profitability while prioritizing kindness and empathy. Allow Meg to bring your audience a new perspective to modern marketing - one that will benefit greater societal change and sustainable profitability!

Suggested Session Topics:

  • From Profit-Driven to People-Centered: Making the Shift to Just Marketing®
  • Inclusive Language and Imagery: Why Representation Matters in Marketing and How to Get It Right
  • Building a Just Marketing® Strategy: How to Reach Diverse Audiences and Ensure Accessibility for All
  • Embracing Audience Diversity: Amplifying Impact with an Inclusive Ideal Consumer Avatar (ICA)
  • Beyond Metrics: Rethinking Success in Social Media Marketing and Measuring the Impact of Inclusivity and Accessibility

Suggested Interview Questions

  • What inspired you to focus on inclusive and accessible social media marketing?
  • What are some of the specific strategies and tactics you've used to build a more inclusive and accessible social media presence for your clients and your own brand? And what are some of the results you've seen?
  • What is your vision for the future of social media marketing? How do you see the field evolving, and what role do you think inclusivity, accessibility, and justice will play in shaping that future?

Social Media Content Marketing

Social Media will always hold a special place in Meg’s heart. It was social media marketing that grew her mom blog back in 2013, providing new opportunities and income streams for her family. Working at Facebook offered her unique access to insider secrets, and she quickly learned how to merge internal best practices with practical application and good ol’ fashioned testing - and she’s ready to share it all with you!

Suggested Session Topics:

  • Viral vs. Valuable: Rethinking Social Media Objectives for Sustainable Success
  • Content Repurposing: Maximizing ROI Across Social Media Channels
  • From Likes to Leads: Turning Engagement into Tangible Business Results
  • Content Cornerstones: What to post on social media when you want to make sales and don’t want to be salesy.

Suggested Interview Questions

  • What are the risks associated with businesses focused on creating viral content?
  • How do you maintain the quality and relevance of content when repurposing it for various channels?
  • What strategies or techniques do you recommend for converting social media followers into paying customers or clients?
  • How can businesses strike a balance between promotional content and providing value to their audience on social media?
  • what metrics or indicators should businesses prioritize to measure sustainable success on social media?

Facebook/Instagram Ads

While working at Facebook, Meg held the title, “Facebook Marketing Expert” and her role included providing coaching and consulting to small-medium businesses running Facebook and Instagram Ads. She was often restricted to working with top-spending accounts, and now Meg eagerly shares her knowledge and strategies with anyone who wants to hear them. Accessibility is important to Meg, and speaking on this topic is one way she strives to make information accessible to everyone - not just the big spenders.

Suggested Session Topics:

  • Demystifying the Ad Algorithm: What Really Affects Ad Performance
  • Beyond Likes and Comments: Maximizing ROI with Facebook and Instagram Ads
  • How to Create Ads That Don't Feel Like Ads: Authenticity and Transparency in Advertising
  • From Awareness to Conversion: How to Use Facebook and Instagram Ads to Move Customers Through the Funnel
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Ad Budget: Tips and Techniques for Cost-Effective Advertising

Suggested Interview Questions

  • What are some common mistakes businesses make when creating Facebook and Instagram ads, and how can they avoid them?
  • How do recent changes to Facebook and Instagram's advertising policies affect ad targeting and tracking? What are some best practices for navigating these changes?
  • What role does testing and experimentation play in creating successful Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns, and how can businesses set up and run effective tests to optimize their results?

What Others are Saying

Meg is absolutely amazing at what she does to help you understand all things related to Facebook marketing. She knows the ins and outs like no one else. Meg is an exceptional instructor as well. She thoroughly explains what needs to be done and what actions you should take to get the results you're looking for. Meg is so easy to work with, you'd think you had known her for years if you've never worked with her before. I have had the opportunity to work with her on multiple projects and look forward to working with her again in the future. Thanks Meg for all your help!

~ Michele Lennon

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Meg's Bio

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Online marketing authority and former Facebook employee Meg Brunson combines her mission to build a more accessible and inclusive world, with her expertise in the digital marketing space.

After a decade of working within the Deaf and disabled communities and years of watching her kids face racism and transphobia first-hand, Meg has seen how the way we communicate can isolate, divide and harm historically marginalized groups.

Through Just Marketing®, Meg is committed to making a difference through being and building accessible, inclusive, anti-racist, & profitable businesses.

Meg is a professional speaker, children’s book author, host of the FamilyPreneur podcast and CEO of EIEIO Marketing.

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Meg Brunson takes entrepreneurs from marketing overwhelm to sustainable business growth with Just Marketing® strategies on social media & beyond

Meg is a professional speaker, children’s book author, host of the FamilyPreneur® & Just Marketing® podcasts, CEO of EIEIO Marketing, & mom to four incredible kids.

Suggested Interview Topics

Just Marketing
  • From Profit-Driven to People-Centered: Making the Shift to Just Marketing
  • Inclusive Language and Imagery: Why Representation Matters in Marketing and How to Get It Right
  • Building a Just Marketing Strategy: How to Reach Diverse Audiences and Ensure Accessibility for All
  • Beyond Metrics: Rethinking Success in Social Media Marketing and Measuring the Impact of Inclusivity and Accessibility
  • [Workshop] Creating a DEI Statement For Your Business
Facebook/Instagram Ads
  • Demystifying the Ad Algorithm: What Really Affects Ad Performance
  • Beyond Likes and Comments: Maximizing ROI with Facebook and Instagram Ads
  • How to Create Ads That Don't Feel Like Ads: Authenticity and Transparency in Advertising
  • From Awareness to Conversion: How to Use Facebook and Instagram Ads to Move Customers Through the Funnel
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Ad Budget: Tips and Techniques for Cost-Effective Advertising

Suggested Interview Questions

Just Marketing
  • What inspired you to focus on inclusive and accessible social media marketing?
  • What are some of the specific strategies and tactics you've used to build a more inclusive and accessible social media presence for your clients and your own brand? And what are some of the results you've seen?
  • What is your vision for the future of social media marketing? How do you see the field evolving, and what role do you think inclusivity, accessibility, and justice will play in shaping that future?
Facebook/Instagram Ads
  • What are some common mistakes businesses make when creating Facebook and Instagram ads, and how can they avoid them?
  • How do recent changes to Facebook and Instagram's advertising policies, such as privacy concerns and changes to the iOS 14 operating system, affect ad targeting and tracking? What are some best practices for navigating these changes?
  • What role does testing and experimentation play in creating successful Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns, and how can businesses set up and run effective tests to optimize their results?

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Manageable - not stressful. That's the vibe we're Manageable - not stressful.

That's the vibe we're going for over here - and Michelle said it better than I ever could.

Marketing can feel this way. Let me show you…

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Here are five ways to shift your marketing toward Here are five ways to shift your marketing toward messaging that's genuinely empowering, trust-building, and consent-based:

1. Affirm Without Inflating
There's a big difference between "You're a total rockstar who was BORN for this transformation!" and "If you've been looking for support that aligns with your values, this might be it." One tells people who they are. The other meets them where they actually are.

2. Center Autonomy and Consent
Instead of telling your audience they're ready, invite them to decide for themselves. "You know yourself best. If this feels like a fit, I'd love to support you."

3. Empower Without Pressure
Encouragement that says "your work matters whether you buy from me or not" builds genuine trust. 

4. Honor Neurodiversity + Emotional Safety
Not everyone responds well to high-emotion, high-intensity language - choose calm and clear over hype and overwhelm. 

5. Let the Value Speak for Itself
Share real benefits. Tell honest stories. Trust that the right-fit clients will recognize themselves in your words -  not because you told them they were "destined" for it, but because they genuinely felt seen and respected.

These suggestions are not just "nicer" marketing. They're smarter marketing. They build the kind of relationships that lead to referrals, retention, and a reputation you're actually proud of.

And isn't that the whole point?

I share more at: MegBrunson.com/love-bombing

Which of these five shifts feels most relevant to where you are right now?

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Struggling to establish your authority and credibi Struggling to establish your authority and credibility online?
An inconsistent online presence might be the culprit.

Symptoms include:
– Sporadic posting
– Unclear branding
– Disjointed messaging

These issues can significantly impact your authority and credibility, leading to missed opportunities for networking, collaboration, and growth.

You’re not broken.
Your systems just weren’t built for you.

You need a system - designed to support neurodivergent brains and values-led business owners - that meets you where you’re at.

Including:
 – A flexible monthly content calendar
 – Ethical, inclusive, customizable prompts
 – Built-in ways to repurpose content so you’re not starting from scratch

Learn more: ContentMarketingMembership.com

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Love bombing in marketing isn't just "a little cri Love bombing in marketing isn't just "a little cringe" - it's actually harmful.

A lot of this language gets passed down through traditional sales training as "high-vibe" or "empowering." But when we look closer? The impact tells a different story.

1. Flooding someone with praise to trigger a buying decision isn't connection, it's coercion. Even when the words sound kind, if the goal is to override someone's boundaries and get them to say yes before they're ready? That's manipulation. Full stop.

2. For people who've experienced emotionally manipulative or abusive relationships, love bombing in marketing doesn't just feel uncomfortable, it can be genuinely triggering. It mirrors the same dynamics they've already had to survive.

3. When someone realizes all that validation was just a setup for a pitch, the trust evaporates. And trust is the entire foundation of sustainable, values-aligned client relationships.

Short-term conversions built on manipulation don't grow businesses. They burn bridges.

This isn't about shame - it's about awareness and the willingness to do better.

Your audience doesn't need to be love-bombed into trusting you. 

When your marketing is honest, clear, and genuinely respectful, the right-fit people will find you… and they'll stay.

Read the blog - MegBrunson.com/love-bombing - It covers all of this plus what to do instead of love bombing in your copy.

Which of these three impacts surprised you most?

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Love bombing is designed to trigger an emotional r Love bombing is designed to trigger an emotional response. 

It floods your nervous system with validation, and then attaches those feelings to a buying decision. So by the time you're reaching for your wallet, it doesn't feel like pressure… it feels like clarity.
But it's not clarity. 

It's a manufactured moment of emotional intensity.

And for folks who've navigated burnout, rejection sensitivity, or trauma… emotionally manipulative marketing doesn't just feel bad - it can cause real harm by mirroring dynamics they've already had to fight their way out of.

Just Marketing® exists because I believe marketing can be better. 

More actually-kind… not performatively kind.

You deserve marketing that respects your autonomy enough to let you decide if something is a fit -  without being emotionally maneuvered into it.

Read more on the topic: MegBrunson.com/love-bombing

What's your gut reaction to love bombing in marketing? 
I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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Love bombing in marketing isn't always obvious. Love bombing in marketing isn't always obvious. 

It doesn't always look like a pushy sales bro screaming "LIMITED TIME OFFER.” 

Sometimes it shows up softly - wrapped in spiritual language, coated in empowerment rhetoric, or disguised as a coach who really believes in you.

Here's what to watch for:
– Language that tells you who you are rather than inviting you to reflect 
– Compliments that seem designed to make you feel obligated to say yes 
– Praise that shows up right before (or during) a pitch

The goal of ethical, Just Marketing® isn't to strip the warmth out of your messaging. It's to make sure the warmth is real - rooted in genuine care, not conversion tactics.

Your audience can feel the difference. And the ones you actually want to work with? They're looking for someone they can trust - not someone who makes them feel temporarily amazing and then asks for their credit card.

Real connection doesn't need to manufacture emotional dependency. It builds naturally, over time, through honesty and respect. 

Want to understand love bombing in marketing more deeply - including why it's especially problematic for neurodiverse and trauma-impacted communities? 

Read about it: MegBrunson.com/love-bombing

And then come back here and tell me: has any of this show up in marketing you've encountered recently?

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You may have heard of “love bombing” in the contex You may have heard of “love bombing” in the context of toxic relationships, but it shows up in marketing too.

Love bombing in marketing is when brands flood you with over-the-top praise, inflated compliments, and feel-good validation... all designed to fast-track your trust and nudge you toward a "yes" before you're actually ready.

It sounds like:
– "You're clearly meant for more - don't waste your potential by saying no."
– "I only work with soul-aligned visionaries, and I just KNOW that's you."
– "You're so ready for the next level. Why wait?"

A lot of marketers aren't doing this on purpose. It gets taught as "high-vibe connection" in traditional sales spaces. But good intentions don't cancel out harmful impact.

And for neurodiverse folks, people navigating burnout, or anyone with a history of emotionally manipulative relationships… This kind of language can be genuinely triggering, not just uncomfortable.

Your audience deserves to feel seen and respected -  not love-bombed into a buying decision.

Read more: MegBrunson.com/love-bombing 

And I want to hear from you: Have you ever noticed love bombing in marketing… either in someone else's content or (no judgment!) in your own?

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When we talk about the EIEIO Marketing Framework - When we talk about the EIEIO Marketing Framework - a lot of people think Engage and Interact sound like the same thing, but they're not - and understanding the difference can really change how you approach your time on social media.

* Engaging your ideal audience is about showing up for the people you want to serve (your ideal clients).

* Interacting with relevant accounts is about showing up alongside the people who influence, serve, or exist in the same ecosystem as your ideal clients.

When building your interaction list, consider:
-- Complementary service providers who serve the same audience
-- Thought leaders or educators your ideal clients follow and trust
-- Organizations or communities your ideal clients are part of
-- Potential collaborators, podcast hosts, or referral partners
-- Accounts that are already creating content your ideal clients love

When you interact consistently with these accounts - a few things start to happen:
-- Their audience sees your name. Repeatedly. In a positive context.
-- The account owner notices you. Relationships form. Collaborations become possible.
-- You become part of a larger ecosystem, rather than a lone voice posting into the void.

The more genuinely you support others in your ecosystem, the more you become a recognized, trusted presence in the spaces your ideal clients already inhabit. That’s visibility through community. And when we lift each other up, everyone benefits.

Your Challenge This Week:
Identify 3-5 accounts in your ecosystem that you're not currently interacting with regularly. Follow them, and engage with their content authentically. The relationships you build through consistent interaction often turn into collaborations, referrals, and friendships you didn't see coming. Show up with no agenda and see what grows!

Comment or DM:
Has "Interact" been on your radar, or is this a missing piece for you?

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Credentials aren't the villain. I want to be real Credentials aren't the villain.

I want to be really clear about that because this conversation can feel uncomfortable, especially if you've worked hard for your experience, your certifications, and your results.

You should share those things. Your audience deserves to know you know your stuff.

But there's a difference between building genuine credibility and performing authority in a way that manipulates, excludes, or overwhelms the people you're trying to serve.

So let's make it practical. Here's the swap:

1. Instead of leading with extreme, cherry-picked success stories... Try sharing client transformations with honest context -  who it worked for, how, and why.

2. Instead of inflated claims designed to impress... Try transparency about your actual journey, including the learning edges.

3. Instead of hype-heavy messaging that creates urgency and pressure... Try relatable stories that help your audience see themselves in your work.

These aren't just "nicer" ways to market. They're more effective -  because they build the kind of trust that actually converts, without leaving people feeling manipulated or excluded after the fact.

Read more: MegBrunson.com/authority-bias

Which of these three swaps feels most relevant to where you are right now in your marketing?

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Growth doesn't have to come at the cost of your me Growth doesn't have to come at the cost of your mental health or your bandwidth. 

The right marketing support should help you expand your capacity, not drain it.

If you're ready for results that feel good and work well, I'd love to connect. 

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Name-dropping. Revenue flexing. Credential overloa Name-dropping.
Revenue flexing.
Credential overloading.

We've been taught this is what authority looks like… But a lot of it is just authority bias - a psychological shortcut that nudges people to trust you before you've actually earned it.

And when those signals are inflated or inaccessible? 

It's not just manipulative. It quietly tells entire communities of entrepreneurs that their expertise doesn't count.

Prestigious degrees, elite networks, and revenue milestones aren't equally accessible to everyone. 

Neurodivergent entrepreneurs, BIPOC business owners, disabled creatives -  many hold deep, hard-earned expertise that simply doesn't look flashy on a bio. 

When we only recognize authority in one narrow, traditional form, we're quietly telling everyone else their experience doesn't count.

It does. 

I’m unpacking how authority bias shows up in marketing -  and what the Just Marketing® alternative looks like on the blog…

Check it out and let me know what resonates: MegBrunson.com/authority-bias

Which of these four tactics bothers you the most when you see it in someone's marketing?

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If you’re building a business while also unlearnin If you’re building a business while also unlearning perfectionism, healing from burnout, or navigating a neurodivergent brain - this is your reminder:

~ Rest is not failure.
~ Pausing is not quitting.
~ You are still making progress, even when you slow down.

Just Marketing® isn’t about pushing through at all costs.

It’s about creating systems that work with your energy, your values, and your capacity.

So if you’re tired today, rest. 
The work will still be here. 
And so will your impact.

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