The Step-by-Step Framework for Marketing That Actually Connects and Converts My friend, if you're ready to refresh your marketing approach, this episode is going to be a total game-changer for you! We’re diving deep into identity-driven marketing strategies with the incredible Veronica Romney, who has pioneered a revolutionary approach that shifts your messaging from "buy this" to "be this."  Veronica explains that true identity marketing connects your brand so deeply with somebody's self-identity—not just who they are now, but who they wish to become—that they develop a loyalty that's transformational for your business. We explore the critical difference between identity marketing and brand identity, why relationship-oriented marketing truly outperforms those old-school transactional approaches, and how businesses of any size can leverage the psychology of identity to create movements around their brands.  Veronica breaks down her four-part Identity Code framework, shares real-world success stories that will inspire you, and explains why revisiting your ideal customer avatar might be the missing piece to your current marketing strategy. Trust me, this conversation is packed with so many actionable insights that will help you bring identity marketing to life in your business! HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Connect With Identity, Not Just Features – People don't buy products; they buy a version of themselves they want to become. Move beyond "buy this" marketing to create a sense of belonging that transforms casual buyers into devoted brand champions who see you as part of their identity. 2️⃣ Follow The Four-Step Identity Code – Find your audience's true identity by listening to how they talk about themselves, test your ideas like a comedian workshops jokes, give deep meaning to what belonging looks like, and create tangible ways for people to express this identity in their everyday lives. 3️⃣ Start Identity Marketing Inside Your Organization – Before marketing identity to customers, establish it within your business. When your team strongly identifies with their roles, they'll naturally create more authentic and powerful identity-based messaging for your audience. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Download Veronica’s FREE ChatGPT prompts: thisisidentitymarketing.com/chatgpt  Order your copy of Identity Marketing: identitymarketingbook.com  Subscribe to The Rainmaker Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify  Follow Veronica on Instagram: @vromney  Listen to Veronica’s interview with Seth Godin: The 2 Questions That Will Take Down a Hustle Marketer Every Single Time   Check out TalkBox.mom: talkbox.mom Check out Copy Posse: copyposse.com  MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram @amyporterfield Subscribed is back—and better than ever. For just $37, I’ll teach you the essential steps to build an audience you can monetize from day one. This live Bootcamp starts April 21st, and it’s perfect if you’ve been putting off list-building because it felt too overwhelming. Join me and let’s get your audience growing—step by step, together. 👉 Click here to join Subscribed! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to The Amy Porterfield Show! See you next week!