Hey! I'm Tolu
Digital Entrepreneur, Best-selling Author, and Educator committed to helping you show up purposefully, persuasively & profitably, without losing yourself.
Hey! I'm Tolu
Digital Entrepreneur, Best-selling Author, and Educator committed to helping you show up purposefully, persuasively & profitably, without losing yourself.
Here are 3 things I know for sure!
01
If people don't know who you are, they can't use your help.
02
If they don't like you, they won't listen.
03
If they don't trust you, they won't even buy into what you're selling.
Bottomline is...
How you show up affects what you're paid.
Here you are in an industry FULL of people who do the same thing you do and you’re trying to do the exact SAME thing they’re doing.
That don’t work.
To be Preferred, be different
And the most effective way to be different is to be you. Nobody can compete with you, at being you.
The more "you" you put into your business, the more unique it becomes.
The more "you" you put into your business, the more you'll attract the right people...and their money.
If you want help being more you in your business (and converting that to profit), that's where I come in.
My process is simple, but my results are solid:
You'll stand out, impact lives, make money, and literally be getting paid to be you.
I'll show you how to position yourself as an expert and package your message in a way that people want to say YES.
"Yes, I will buy your book." "Yes, I will join your program." "Yes, I'll hire you."
No matter how good you are or how hard you work, you must communicate your value in a way that COMPELS your audience to say "YES" - or else, your results will be limited.
This is the Part where I tell you a "grass-to-Grace" story
But I don't have a grass-to-grace story, and you don't need one.
(Yes, there was a time when I was broke and unemployed, but that journey led me here, so I don't see it as a cry story. Instead, I feel privileged to have gone through that. But I digress.)
If you DO have a true, cry story or a fancy mission statement, by all means - show off your fancy.
But you don't need to be fancy or famous before people respond to you. I mean.. that helps, but you can do without it.
What you can't do without?: Clear messaging about what you do best and why you’re different.
We don't need your flashy logo, we need to know how good you are at what you’re really good at, and your street cred.
You don't need to change yourself, cook up a lie, or compromise your values. That's not a requirement for business success.
Think about it: a business needs healthy, quality clients who pay well, trust your expertise, respect your time, and tell others about you. That's it!
Want to work with Better Clients?
Attract + retain premium clients (plus how to keep them coming back!)
Still here for the Story ?
You really do love a good story. Don't you?...
Few years ago, I suddenly lost my job. Also, I had just moved to a new city, so even though I had great skills, nobody knew me.
I was newly married, newly relocated and newly jobless. Here was I: unknown, unrecognized, and untrusted. (can we add un-rich?)
PLUS I’m an introvert, so I couldn’t even small talk my way out of this problem. 😂
Today, I've bounced back from that, built a thriving business, and grown my career. I earn more while doing less activities. I’ve trained over 28,000 entrepreneurs, we have clients in over a dozen countries, 1000s of subscribers, and recently, my book SHOW UP became an Amazon bestseller in multiple categories soon as it launched. ALL from the comfort of my home.
That's a good story to tell but it's not about my story. It's about what you too can do with a profitable personal brand:
On the surface, not much as changed. (Okay wait. I'm now a mom. I make money while nursing babies, playing Peekaboo, and watching Peppa Pig at the same time.)
I still don’t live in a popular city, I’m still introverted. You can say I’m still newly married ah 😉
But the one thing that changed is how I positioned myself. I knew I had to become visible online to the kind of customers who would pay the kind of prices I wanted to charge.
I also needed a way for them to immediately and automatically know I'm The One they've been looking for.
Personal Branding changed the game in how I've grown my income, the quality of people I attract, and even the opportunities I now access.
I’m now known for my work, by the right people who trust me, and I can actually sell anything.
No matter what you sell, you need to be able to do that. You need to give yourself this advantage and get to the point where people want to pay you for who you are, not just what you do.
In Their Words
Random non-biz stuff !
"Purpose and Profit can sit in the same sentence"
- Excerpt from Show Up by Tolu Michaels
About Tolu Michaels
By the way, I rarely talk about myself in 3rd person but you know, this is the "professional bio"
Tolu Michaels is a digital entrepreneur and unapologetic people lover. Together with her team at SHOWUP HQ, she has trained over 28,000 entrepreneurs with business education & digital skills.
Tolu has a track record of equipping creators, communities, and companies to thrive in the digital age and build a globally recognized brand. She is the creator of SHOWUP Circle, the #1 Community for leaders to build a purposeful and profitable brand.
Her bestselling book “Show Up” is your blueprint for creating a profitable brand doing work you love.
A sought-after speaker, she is trusted by mission-driven organizations like WIMBIZ, Circle, LEAP Africa, Fate Foundation, and Junior Achievement.
Tolu was recently selected as a Forté fellow in recognition of her exemplary leadership and commitment to advancing women in business. Her mentorship has helped youth around the world gain the clarity and confidence to communicate their value, and create bigger impact with their work.
A multifaceted woman, her work has been featured in the press and top-tier media outlets. She is a pioneer honoree of the Future-Forward Female Folio and was named one of the top 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria.
Her education includes Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering from Covenant University.
Tolu's favorite place is wherever she's cuddling with her family.
Contact Tolu Michaels here
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