How to Build a Reputation When You've Just Started Your Business - Five Simple Steps

Ever wonder how to build a reputation and brand for your business when you don't have customers yet? Brand and reputation are important for every small business, but it's vital when you're just starting out.
I made this simple video to show you five simple steps to build a reputation fast, especially when you don't have customers yet.
Watch now if you want to learn how to grow your business, build your brand and establish credibility right from the get-go.
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[@seanabarbes]

Your channel continues to uplift me in my everyday life! Words cannot express my gratitude to you, Marie! I found you at my lowest point in life and made a come-back through anxiety and depression. I'm now running a company of empowering women through wellness.... at 30 years old... all from HOME! THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU AND HELPING ME!

[@NerissaM_hi]

Way #4 - I would say go beyond just getting a testimonial if you're going to offer your services for free. Think about creating a case study: outline in detail what problem the client had that you solved and how you solved it. If you have results, include those too. Then you can have the testimonial on your site and link it back to the case study. Yay, content!

[@ThePhilocypher]

Nerissa M It's also a good learning experience. You can see what you did right and where you can improve.

[@ArtistHustleTV]

Really like this idea. I'm working on this with my business. Thanks for sharing Nerissa. I agree, using the case study example will help other people see in more depth of what you can do vs. listing experience and testimonials.

[@amandamac2360]

The haters are cracking me up. They must not watch a lot of MarieTV and didn't take the time to get to know you. Keep it quirky, LOVE IT AND YOU!

[@cruztube23]

It's really important for startups to have a great logo and a catchy company name. It takes a lot of time to find the perfect name but it will be worth it the next 10 years

[@ArtistHustleTV]

Yes. I agree with this. Your name sticks with you and will help you create a brand around what you offer. When choosing a name for your business, think long term vs. short term.

[@justinajones3000]

I have a small non profit, but having the right corporate name was the smartest thing I did. Good advice, Melo

[@DachiaTheDogMom]

Something else a person could do, while they are waiting for the phone to ring, is peruse online articles in their field and comment on the article, giving sage advice as they can. For example, in the above situation, Jillian could find places online where students or teachers and school counselors might hang out (probably very different places ;-) ) and mention what great opportunities for gap years are available, and discuss why so many colleges and universities are supportive of taking a year off before matriculating. And then watch those threads for further questions or responses to your post.

[@ArtistHustleTV]

Great idea Dachia! I agree with you on creating content and engaging with people online to help build your name and business. I like the idea of using online forums and other communities that target your ideal audience. Thanks for sharing.

[@marketingofflineonline2716]

Profesh! High light your experience on your website and in person. Discounted service for first few clients to get their testimonials. Love Marie.

[@tinalalonde1438]

Marie, GIRL.....I love your videos. I learn so much from you. I am taking marketing management, but the big thing we need to learn when running a business is what you offer. Thanks. Keep it up girl!

[@TheYnotThat]

I'm so in LOVE with this woman! Must be her awesome fun personality that's pulling me in

[@yahaa25]

Love your channel Marie! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the advice

[@AbdirahiimYa]

I might be the only guy here but hey knowledge isn't gender oriented, great video btw it's exactly what I needed, you just got a BIG thumbs up

[@BS-zk9cc]

I've shared your videos so often. Thank you for being you and sharing your wisdom!

[@jazijanang]

Thanks so much for the tips... I'm just starting my own dog training business and I've been watching your videos and I'm more confident now with your guidance Marie! Thanks!

[@pstain1223]

That was full of useful information that could benefit anyone for any circumstance a band a business athlete/skateboarder biker ect. Nice vid

[@loveskinfood]

Marie you have been a massive inspiration to me starting my business thank you so much for sharing.

[@ExploreEmbraceExpress]

I love your channel!! Ty for all your fantastic advice!

[@brightlifefamilynetwork4764]

Very very useful, thank you for this!!

[@empowerchua3217]

Interesting and tips are good and simple. Agreed 100% it work. Thanks so much. You are really loud and clear.

[@cindylam2039]

Amazing tips! Thank you for this KZbin channel! We are all very thankful.

[@crayolasniffers]

simple and super great ideas! you rock, MArie!

[@beevoice9795]

Thank you for sharing such concise, useful tips. I wonder how would a more lengthy list would be, more tips, more insight, although a quick video is great to make sure we finish it.. looking forward for a possibility of longer ones.. amazing work..

[@DallasseoagencyOrg]

Love your video. You provide great info in a fun and profeshhh way. Love the tip about getting reviews in exchange for a discounted rate!

[@kaceykerr3273]

HA! Okay when that chicken sound went off I actually jumped and a sound came out of my mouth because I got scared. I had Headphones in and it just sounded so real! Love your videos! They are so creative and well thought out/straight to the point. Nice work 🙌🏻

[@drakdemay6984]

your captivating and informative.. keep up the great work.. God bless, learn something everytime I watch a video. and have watched 3 in 20 minutes :)

[@JETIJohnson]

Loved the video! Such good information. Applying immediately.

[@princeword]

This video was extremely helpful!!! Thank you Marie /Martin

[@JouelletteFrenchCoaching]

Awesome tips, Marie, love it and thank you!! xoxo

[@damagedreputation]

Excellent! It's a big help. Thank you so much for sharing your tips. It's very informative.

[@bunnykute12345]

Great advice! thanks so much.

[@munumoni4117]

Thanks for your Great Idea. Thanks a lot.

[@neilybless2399]

Brilliant, thanks again Marie

[@saifars]

Thank you very much. It was helpful.

[@TrishaCondo]

I really love this advice. I will use your tips...

[@Photoboothint]

Great video and simple steps to follow.

[@cuppycop9077]

I LOVE YOUR ADVISE MARIE.....!

[@CarmelaAimee]

Love how you showed the difference of confidence in telling people what you do. I find it a little difficult because there isn't a title for what I am! Hahaha. So, I'll have to figure that out, but even if I don't full know what to say... I can still say it with confidence!

[@FeelGoodWithin]

Thankx so much Gr8 tips 👌

[@DracoAquarian1]

Love your confidence (and sassyness). It's amazing how relevant your videos are to my life right now ! Going over the basics of starting a business is important ! Thank you so much for your help ! And stay sexy !

[@shahriseman6367]

Love your ideas

[@elusive73]

I saw Kriss Carr's image flash by near the end of the video and right away it clicked that you two must be known to one another - you're both such incredible women!!

[@trendsmartclub7829]

Great information. Thanks

[@milliongenta7371]

very impressive video, and i will go through your way and want to see the reaction...Bravo

[@belmonique6963]

I'm in love with you! - Thanks for this video, you're so engaging. I have the attention span of a 2 year-old but I was so locked in! LOL

[@liliethharris6736]

Great! Thanks!

[@kaischihi]

thank you Marie :)

[@janefrankland2000]

Forgot to like your video on how to build a reputation when you've just started your business! So I'm watching again! Won't do any harm :)

[@InesTheblueFlame]

So helpful

[@LifeBloodMarketing]

with that in mind, we are clearly not he people she is speaking too. I do like the quality of the videos, good use of Sound FX, and the audio is great. That is a rare find on youtube when your looking for serious information.

[@DJFANTASTICOENCHICAGO]

you are smart & AMAZING!!! woman !!

[@whatisawill]

Thanks Marie

[@ConfidentlyMoi]

Amazing Channel!

[@ReneeRSW]

Excellent. Very helpful while trendy

[@NoPainNoGain200]

great video going to check out your profesh website now! ty

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I don’t know how you are but I’m diggin your vibe!

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I love 750 words! But FYI it’s not free anymore. Not that it is not expensive it’s a great value for the money. 😊

[@stephanieawuah]

Very relevant today

[@csihomeinspections4052]

Hey Marie..love your content!!! Question..you mention a clean, simple website...I own a Home Inspection business...would you be able to provide a few examples of sites that you consider to be clean and simple? Thank you so mich :-)

[@janefrankland2000]

I love your videos, they're always so informative.Not sure what the word 'janky' means as we don't have that in Britain but I know all about 'pro-fess!' As a graduate of B-School (last year) I've followed your brilliant advice & implemented. I still need to do some guest blogging & get on with some press releases. PRWeb is a great source that I've found for helping distribute press releases so I'll be using this in the future. Looking forward to watching more of your great videos.

[@SharonGadbois]

We used your video as a blog title on our website and added our 2c. We tweeted to you as well. Thank you.

[@pookiebot]

love the channel

[@officialdoctv1]

great #5 ways to build ur new business | IamDoc

[@marieforleo]

@princeword thank YOU for checkin' it out, as always Martin!

[@stagcapri]

Just wanted to say I had headphones on at standing out in the sun watching your video on my phone. forsome reason the chicken noise scared the crap out of me haha great videos

[@wordsme]

Marie, your video has been featured on KZbin Spotlight (Presented by: YTspotlightvideo), that's why your getting comments from those silly kids. love you so much!

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[@howtobringbacktheromance4482]

Simple but important steps.

[@CreativeMindzLtdCroydon]

Nice thanks

[@dmhowell256]

thanks boo.

[@kevanesce]

THank you for the advice... Does anyone know how much it will cost for a profeshh website?

[@gjozefi]

You remind me of Mia Sara back in her hey day when she was in Ferris Bueller's Day off and Legend.

[@Nemisis99]

Method #6 - Go on fiver and blast your facebook account with thousands of likes for $5. Create a button on your site displaying "3,500 people liked us on facebook" with your facebook link. Set up a google place listing and do the same thing. Pay people on fiver to drip feed reviews for 3 months ($15). Put all this on your site. Then throw a random news logo on your site. I've started many sites like this and it always works great for conversions. After some time you get real reviews & your set.

[@lizzytam218]

I have heard of that industry and it is definitely an open industry. For students like me, it would be very helpful.

[@janefrankland2000]

Great!

[@texas0075]

Good info

[@VIRA_Vi]

I love marie Forleo she is sooo goofy lol

[@amirhosseinfarahani7424]

In all your video thumbnails, the last word of the title is hidden under the time block in the thumbnail preview area. It would be better if you'd left aligned the titles. Great content too😊

[@VikasR]

Get SEO done on your site. Being on first page of Google is a great way to create positive branding, get lots of qualified enquiries and sales. It takes two to three months to see results but it's worth it in the end.

[@AndyFrain]

Whoa this is different!

[@Atmarj]

1. Sell to a person and get them to recommend. 2. offer more services 3. build neibhorhood rep 4. expand to rest of city 5. expand to other cities

[@pleb2dev605]

you're good!

[@cruzc09]

"All criticism is autobiography. Dig yourself.” - Stokely Carmichael

[@chelilandia]

OMG I had headphones hahaha that frikin chiken Sounded in my left ear like it was sitting next to me LOL

[@moiraesfate1]

What happens if you've done all of this, and been doing all of this, along with networking for 9 months and it hasn't brought any clients. I've had a few nibbles. One I contacted several times, but I can't seem to get her to sign a contract in spite of being told constantly that she will. I honestly think she's blowing me off, which is fine, but I'm still having a hard time finding clients. I keep getting told "Wow, what a great idea. Incredibly useful". But no one signs.

[@Sheepdogmeg]

Think I have a bit of a girl crush on you Marie, your mentoring always seems to pop up with the right thing at the right time... Are you watching me 🤓😁😉 love you, thank you for sharing x

[@manfared]

i love you marie

[@uniformars.a.4733]

haha!!!! You're lovely!!

[@SharronBizMentor]

Shared

[@SubjectiveGreyMatter]

From what it looks like you have a hard time closing the sale. Customers are fickle fish until their satisfied. My advice....New Tuesday Q&A!!!! lol, cause I have that problem as well. I can have the whole package but when it comes to signing...dead in the water.

[@MarinaYamamoto]

Your the bom.com and I ALWAYS love your fashion style ;-)

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[@Justmemexico2024]

I like your channel :D

[@quitejaded]

I wish she put her website so I could check it out... I am a student seeking to go abroad.

[@BoltingCell]

I am a freshman in highschool and I'm thinking about starting a business. Can here for some tips early

[@murtazasvlogs9534]

Daeshawn Robinson me too

[@1987mera]

me too!!!!!

[@quitejaded]

@kevanesce How did yall find this video?

[@Equalox1]

@FireVortex720 That's two years now making logos, and just finishing up with a degree in graphic design. i mainly use Illustrator and a tablet. But i often use other programs to achieve greater results.

[@essflem]

I'm young and looking for opportunities abroad. Does Jillian have a website?

[@quitejaded]

@ArtyGArt How did you find this video?

[@juniorspivey]

@TheAshleydivafiva Your right...i won't forward it

[@FireVortex720]

@Equalox1 cool, how much u charge?

[@bkaellner]

i can't believe someone already has hotpants97... back to the drawing board