SummaryIn this first half of a 2-part episode, host Clarence Maur speaks with Tom Circo, co-founder of Matchbook, about the evolving landscape of branding and marketing. They discuss the importance of building genuine relationships, the shift from a product-first to a brand-first economy, and how connection and community are the new currencies in business.Tom shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and emphasizes the need for brands to listen to their customers and be authentic in their messaging. The conversation highlights the significance of community engagement and the role of influencers in shaping brand narratives.TakeawaysExecution and resilience beat theory every time.In 2025, every company should be a brand.Brand equals trust, trust equals conversions.People see you more clearly than you see yourself.Coonections and community are currency in today's economy.Authenticity is informed by being genuine.The shift from attention to connection is real.The brands that win today are the ones that listen.Brands can consistently differentiate by being nimble.The future of branding is people-first and human-centric.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest03:21 Tom Circo's Entrepreneurial Journey06:05 The Importance of Genuine Connections08:39 The Shift from Product to Brand10:48 Building Trust in a Skeptical Market13:26 The Role of Storytelling in Branding15:59 The Need for Brand Evolution18:20 Understanding Customer Perception20:53 The Human-Centric Approach to Branding23:15 Connections as Currency vs. Attention as Currency28:48 Building Digital Communities33:35 Shifting from Vanity Metrics to Meaningful Engagement39:33 Authenticity in Brand PartnershipsKeywords#branding #trust #community #relationships #marketing #authenticity #brandstrategy #influencermarketing #businessgrowth #customerengagement

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