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It’s All Been Done Before—And That’s a Good Thing

December 30, 20243 min read

Here’s the funny thing about creating a personal brand or marketing a niche business: you don’t have to be original.

We all get stuck in this idea that success requires reinventing the wheel. We hear buzzwords like “USP” (unique selling proposition) and “differentiator” and assume we need some never-before-seen, groundbreaking angle to stand out.

But here’s the truth: it’s all been done before—and that’s exactly why it’s possible for you to succeed.

Originality Is Overrated

Let’s get real: You don’t need to be original to thrive in your business. You need to be authentic and strategic.

Think about it like this:

- When you go to the hairdresser, you usually have a picture of the cut you want. You don’t expect them to invent a brand-new style just for you.

- The same goes for your niche business. If you have a role model in mind—someone you admire in your space—why not use their success as a guide?

The people you look up to have already proven what’s possible. They’ve done the hard work of breaking into the arena, showing what works, and paving the way for others.

The smartest thing you can do? Bring that inspiration to me, and we’ll use it to fast-track your own success.

A Shortcut to Success

One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make is trying to figure everything out on their own. They assume they need to create something no one’s ever seen before. But that’s a waste of time and energy.

Here’s a better way:

1. Identify your role models: Who do you admire in your niche? Whose success inspires you?

2. Use them as a framework: Study what they’ve done—their positioning, their messaging, their offers.

3. Adapt it to your business: You’re not copying; you’re learning. We’ll take what works for them and make it fit your goals, your voice, and your expertise.

When you work with me, this process becomes simple and fast. You bring the vision, I refine and position your business to stand out—based on the roadmap others have already proven.

The Power of Role Models

Your role models didn’t just inspire you for no reason—they’ve shown you what’s possible. Their success proves there’s demand for the kind of business you’re building.

This makes my job easier—and more effective—because:

We already know what works in your niche.

We can position you as an expert by leveraging what’s proven.

We skip the guesswork and focus on the strategies that lead to results.

Your role models aren’t competition—they’re validation that success is within reach.

Why You Don’t Need a Personal Brand

Here’s something you might not hear often: I don’t believe in personal brands. But that’s a topic for another time.

What I do believe in is building businesses that are strategic and aligned. You don’t need to create a brand-new identity or angle. You need to clearly communicate your expertise, position yourself as a trusted authority, and deliver results your audience cares about.

That’s it.

How I Help You “Get the Cut You Want”

Let’s go back to the hairdresser analogy. You walk in with a picture of the style you want. The hairdresser doesn’t reinvent the cut—they adapt it to your face shape, your hair texture, your personal preferences.

That’s exactly how I work with your business.

1. You bring your role model. We identify who you admire and what’s working for them.

2. I adapt the framework. We refine the approach so it fits your business, goals, and audience.

3. We position you for success. Your brand enters the arena of those you admire—no more guesswork, no more trial and error.

This is the fastest way to establish your expertise and build momentum.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to be original to be successful. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel, create something entirely new, or overthink your messaging.

Your role models have already done the hard work of proving what’s possible. Together, we’ll use their success as a roadmap to position your niche business where it belongs: at the top of the game.

Suraya Warden

I help business owners with expertise marketing and digital product creation.

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