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The Brand & Market Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable branding and marketing strategies tailor to small business owners, with a special focus on real estate-related industries. Hosted by Ali Haney, the founder of Brand & Market/fractional CMO, distills complex marketing concepts into approachable, realistic advice.
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Where we unravel the mysteries of branding, one episode at a time. Whether you're a small business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone curious why I named a branding podcast after myself, you're in the right place.
Does your short-term rental really need its own Instagram account?The short answer? Maybe. But there’s a lot to consider first. So let’s break it all down together. First Things First: What’s the Longevity of Your STR? Before you even open Instagram or snap a picture of your cute coffee mugs, ask yourself: If it’s a […]
I had the honor of being joined by two visionary women: Lori Valenti-Webb and Emily Albers, co-founders of Health House—a groundbreaking health and wellness studio taking shape in Cobblestone Village, Rolesville, North Carolina. Though still under construction, the energy and mission behind Health House are already making waves. Lori and Emily’s collaboration is rooted in […]
I didn’t even know who Morgan Wallen was until we had our first son in 2020. He was born in September and, like many babies, didn’t sleep well, especially in that first year. The one thing that consistently soothed him? Morgan Wallen’s vinyl playing as I rocked him, no matter the hour. It became our […]
I’m excited to dive into the topic of systems for short-term rental owners, something close to my heart as both a marketing strategist and a fellow short-term rental host. I had the pleasure of talking about this with one of my favorite humans and behind-the-scenes business powerhouse: Kassie O’Driscoll. Kassie is not only my best […]
If you’ve been around for a while, you might remember the birthday podcast episode I recorded with my daughter. That episode is still one of the most listened to, so I thought, why not turn it into a family tradition? This year, I’ll be featuring all the members of my family on the podcast around […]
Morgan’s journey into interior design started just a year ago, but her passion has been lifelong. After apprenticing under an interior designer, she was inspired to branch out on her own. She gradually launched her business, created a website, and began taking on clients as Morgan Kay Interiors. This eventually led to her expanding her […]
I'm Ali Rae, your brand's best friend.
I have many different titles--wife, mom, serial entrepreneur, brand developer, photographer, conference co-founder, short-rental owner. All that experience is bottled up and put into the form of a podcast for YOU!
Fancy seein' you here!
With every action, there is an intention and I hope you feel that.
With every story, I hope to bring clarity to your brand.
With every episode, I hope to impart a small piece of knowledge and actionable takeaway for you.
Over here behind a microphone, just practicing what I preach.
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