Best compliment EVER!!! I think Iām ātwistsā when my creativity is firing on all cylinders and itās the first thing to go when Iāve lost my creative flow. This is the āmethods to your madnessā shit I wonāt shut up about. š«¶
P.S How could I talk about memorable names and NOT include you?? Silly man.
Haha, I think I once referred to you as Sir Jaime of Buckley too, once! Iām so glad youāre on the same wave of intention and understand where I was coming from now. It was never meant to mock youāin fact, quite the opposite. It was my way of expressing the level of honor and integrity I see in you. Plus I love a good pun on wordsā I felt you needed to be knighted. š Robin of Loxley, Jaime of Buckleyā¦ too good to pass up! š
Wowza! I'm saving this one for inspiration and reference when clients ask for naming help. This is an outstanding lesson in naming, Dre. And, thanks for the shoutout! I'm always grateful for the design work you did for my Adventures in Visibility brand to use on social posts. You rock!
Youāre so sweet!! I hope it (and all of YOU) help a ton of people find that name thatās just so perfect it gives them chills + butterflies. WE ROCK! š«¶
Dre youāve done it again! The amount of time and effort putting this list together was phenomenal Iām sure. You and your way of thinking inspires me every time I read ANYTHING you write! š„°š„°
Awwww, thanks for those warm + fuzzies, girl!! It felt sooooo good being in a creative zone again. This post was an absolute blast to create, and holy shit, I've met so many new creators through it. š„°
Holy shit. First, my head exploded trying to imagine how long you've been taking names to compile this list. I'm not a data gatherer so this kind of thing gives me anxiety š¤£
Second, when are the hot dog cart and the banana stand going to collab? š
And finally, I can't believe I made two different lists of yours in the same post. Thank you!!!
š¤£ I was thinking the same thing about Mark Dowling (The Banana Stand) š¤£
I'm a researcher, so I have my tricks + genuinely enjoy this shit... but it was definitely a labor of love. Naming the approaches was so entertaining. The ones that didn't make it should be a blooper reel.
Gurl, I love your publications... how could I not include both. **chefs kiss**
Oh Dre, you've put me in it. Up to the armpits. Now I have to drag my sorry arse off the couch and actually start writing some new stuff. Thank you for the call out, too - very kind :-).
Love to see them bloopers - I was thinking of starting a new newsletter called "The Impetus Diary" but it sounded too medical.
My cart needs YOUR stand, so move that arse! š I still thought I was 15% ridiculous for coming up with the name The Hot Dog Cart, and then I saw YOU + The Banana Stand and, suddenly, I was ZERO% concerned that I was crazyā¦ so you must keep writing for us fellow weirdos.
P.S. Bloopers are coming! I donāt know why I didnāt think to share them. And I LOVE that name - The Impetus Diary. It doesnāt sound medical to me. Now, if it was The Impetus RX or The Impetus Prostate Examā¦ š¤·āāļø
LMAO speaking for only myself, Iād love to know what made the blooper reel š
Iām going to try to afford you in the new year because I have an idea or two that I canāt seem to choose between and streamline as viable. But I REALLY want to.
Youāre so welcome!!! You girl, had to be included, youāre so damn funnyā¦ and that pub name!! š„° Donāt mind me, Iām just over here snacking fan girling. š«¶
Omg Dre this post is epic!!! Thank you for taking the time to put it together and share it with us mere mortals! And thank you a billion times over for the feature, I could bear hug you š«¶
First off, this is such a comprehensive resource of new Substacks to read on all the topics under the sun and OH how I wish I could afford everyoneās stuff!!
And Ha! I love that Kristen Godās is even one step furtherāa mix of two of your techniques. (The You-shaped Twist AND the Mic Drop!) Go, girl!
I loved so many of the names and I may be partial to the ones I already subscribe to but thereās so many brilliant ones!
Secondly, your brain! Iām in love with your brain. The names of the techniques were perfect!
1. The Madonna
2. The YOU-shaped Twist
3. The 2 for 1 Special
4. The Stacktastic
5. The Foodie
6. The Mic Drop -Kristina Godā
7. The Everloving Of
8. The Label
9. The Question
10. The Hello
11. The Magazine
12. The Movement
13. The Idiom
14. The First + Last
15. The Pun
I usually go with āThe Punā because I love play on words but I guess in the end, I went with The Magazine with a splash of humor. Iāll say this though, if you still canāt name your (whatever you need a name for) after reading this, itās not a name thing itās a YOU thing and you need āBrandishing Youā to get to know yourself and your why better.
Thirdly, the BBI lesson and nailing that down has made all the decisions for my business 1000xās easier as itās so targeted and focused on what I want, names, offers, everything that follows is a no-brainer! I know not everyone has access to this but they really should get it.
Lastly, as always, Dre, thanks for sharing the love and supporting us the way you do. Iām grateful to be a part of your list but mostly that the pieces resonate well enough to be shared. Big hugs!! š„°
Girl, I had so much fucking fun making this one!! Naming the approaches filled a creative void I've been feeling so hard. And some made me laugh out loud - you should see the ones I left on the cutting room floor. š¤£
The more I get back into MY thoughts, beliefs, and values, the more I want everyone to have what I've created in Brandishing You. It really is every layer of putting your SELF in your business... the real YOU... all 50 complex + contradictory shades.
Your newsletter name is one of my all-time favorites, and I think it's because I know how YOU it is. And I know how much work it took to get there. I'm so proud of you, girl!! You make me want to love myself and be myself... our energetic connection is everything!
Dre, this just gave me all the feels! Iām glad you satisfied the creative itch and Seriously, thank you for seeing me and for knowing how much of myself Iāve poured into this. Your words mean the world to me.
Itās funny how creating something so layered and reflective of who we are can feel both terrifying and liberating, right? But YOUāgirl, your energy is like a spark that ignites so much inspiration in me. And I know Iām not the only one! Youāre a gift. If anyone embodies the power of putting the real YOU into your work, itās YOU.
Our connection really is everything, and itās mutual. You make me want to dig even deeper into who I am and keep showing up, contradictions and all. Iām so grateful for your support and your presence in my lifeāour vibe really does rock so hard!! ā¤ļø The whole HDC lifestyle vibe is Everything!
P.S. Now Iām dying to see those ācutting room floorā approach names because I KNOW theyāre gold! Share the bloopers! š
Talk about kicking ass and taking names!! Then shouting those names out loud so the folks in the back can hear you!!
Iām so grateful to be included!! Thank you Dre!!!
Don't mind me and my blaring music + megaphone. I just can't help myself. š You're so welcome!! Thanks for being so gloriously inspiring. š
Well done.
...I never knew "of" was such an important word, Dre.
Nw I understand when my friend Malcolm (he's a Brit), walks up to me and says, "And how is YOUR day, Sir Jaime of Buckley?"
I feel special now.
Less mocked.
Thank you, you brilliant, darling woman, for including me.
[hugs]
Ya know what I love about you....aside from my "200 + reasons why you should read whatever Dre Beltrami writes list"?
You always find a twist to a concept that I haven't considered.
It's fun, refreshing, and honestly, I look forward to reading whatever you write.
...aaaaaaaaaaand sharing NOW.
Best compliment EVER!!! I think Iām ātwistsā when my creativity is firing on all cylinders and itās the first thing to go when Iāve lost my creative flow. This is the āmethods to your madnessā shit I wonāt shut up about. š«¶
P.S How could I talk about memorable names and NOT include you?? Silly man.
[monster hug]
Haha, I think I once referred to you as Sir Jaime of Buckley too, once! Iām so glad youāre on the same wave of intention and understand where I was coming from now. It was never meant to mock youāin fact, quite the opposite. It was my way of expressing the level of honor and integrity I see in you. Plus I love a good pun on wordsā I felt you needed to be knighted. š Robin of Loxley, Jaime of Buckleyā¦ too good to pass up! š
HAHAHAHAHA...
I concur!!!šš¼
Wowza! I'm saving this one for inspiration and reference when clients ask for naming help. This is an outstanding lesson in naming, Dre. And, thanks for the shoutout! I'm always grateful for the design work you did for my Adventures in Visibility brand to use on social posts. You rock!
Youāre so sweet!! I hope it (and all of YOU) help a ton of people find that name thatās just so perfect it gives them chills + butterflies. WE ROCK! š«¶
š„¹š No words. Only feels.
Supporting you every step of the way, lady! Now go PUBLISH something!! š«¶
This is amazing. Thank you for the shoutout! But also thank you for alerting me to the other "Hello" newsletters š
You're so welcome, Chris!! I absolutely love your newsletter, dude... your honesty is soooo inspiring + refreshing. š
Thanks š
Dre youāve done it again! The amount of time and effort putting this list together was phenomenal Iām sure. You and your way of thinking inspires me every time I read ANYTHING you write! š„°š„°
Awwww, thanks for those warm + fuzzies, girl!! It felt sooooo good being in a creative zone again. This post was an absolute blast to create, and holy shit, I've met so many new creators through it. š„°
I love that it gave you a fire for the creative zone! And all the new besties too, double WIN! ā¤ļøā¤ļø
Total double WIN! ā¤ļø
Holy shit. First, my head exploded trying to imagine how long you've been taking names to compile this list. I'm not a data gatherer so this kind of thing gives me anxiety š¤£
Second, when are the hot dog cart and the banana stand going to collab? š
And finally, I can't believe I made two different lists of yours in the same post. Thank you!!!
š¤£ I was thinking the same thing about Mark Dowling (The Banana Stand) š¤£
I'm a researcher, so I have my tricks + genuinely enjoy this shit... but it was definitely a labor of love. Naming the approaches was so entertaining. The ones that didn't make it should be a blooper reel.
Gurl, I love your publications... how could I not include both. **chefs kiss**
Oh Dre, you've put me in it. Up to the armpits. Now I have to drag my sorry arse off the couch and actually start writing some new stuff. Thank you for the call out, too - very kind :-).
Love to see them bloopers - I was thinking of starting a new newsletter called "The Impetus Diary" but it sounded too medical.
My cart needs YOUR stand, so move that arse! š I still thought I was 15% ridiculous for coming up with the name The Hot Dog Cart, and then I saw YOU + The Banana Stand and, suddenly, I was ZERO% concerned that I was crazyā¦ so you must keep writing for us fellow weirdos.
P.S. Bloopers are coming! I donāt know why I didnāt think to share them. And I LOVE that name - The Impetus Diary. It doesnāt sound medical to me. Now, if it was The Impetus RX or The Impetus Prostate Examā¦ š¤·āāļø
LMAO speaking for only myself, Iād love to know what made the blooper reel š
Iām going to try to afford you in the new year because I have an idea or two that I canāt seem to choose between and streamline as viable. But I REALLY want to.
I think I need to add them as a P.Sā¦. because there were some hilarious onesā¦ and youāre the 3rd request for them! š¤£
OMG, I would loooove to help, sweetie! These are the kind of ideas that NEED to live out loud so you know where to find me when youāre ready! š„³
I looooove examples and your list was top notch!!!! And, thank you so much for including me in there, too! š„¹
Youāre so welcome!!! You girl, had to be included, youāre so damn funnyā¦ and that pub name!! š„° Donāt mind me, Iām just over here snacking fan girling. š«¶
Blushes!!! Thank you so much šš
Oh my Fucking god Dre!!! Like seriously?!! What the fucking hell?!
How did you have the patience and the awesomeness to curate so much... especially when I know how much work it takes?! You're crazy woman!
And I'm so so honoured that you added my newsletter here! (Bear, bone-crushing hug!!)
I've been on this page for the last 30 minutes bdw going into massive rabbit holesš. And still haven't gone through everything!
Bookmarked it so that I can make it a whole project haha
Effing BOM DOT COM post right here. Hot damn, girl!!
Squeeeeeee! I got picked!
Omg Dre this post is epic!!! Thank you for taking the time to put it together and share it with us mere mortals! And thank you a billion times over for the feature, I could bear hug you š«¶
First off, this is such a comprehensive resource of new Substacks to read on all the topics under the sun and OH how I wish I could afford everyoneās stuff!!
And Ha! I love that Kristen Godās is even one step furtherāa mix of two of your techniques. (The You-shaped Twist AND the Mic Drop!) Go, girl!
I loved so many of the names and I may be partial to the ones I already subscribe to but thereās so many brilliant ones!
Secondly, your brain! Iām in love with your brain. The names of the techniques were perfect!
1. The Madonna
2. The YOU-shaped Twist
3. The 2 for 1 Special
4. The Stacktastic
5. The Foodie
6. The Mic Drop -Kristina Godā
7. The Everloving Of
8. The Label
9. The Question
10. The Hello
11. The Magazine
12. The Movement
13. The Idiom
14. The First + Last
15. The Pun
I usually go with āThe Punā because I love play on words but I guess in the end, I went with The Magazine with a splash of humor. Iāll say this though, if you still canāt name your (whatever you need a name for) after reading this, itās not a name thing itās a YOU thing and you need āBrandishing Youā to get to know yourself and your why better.
Thirdly, the BBI lesson and nailing that down has made all the decisions for my business 1000xās easier as itās so targeted and focused on what I want, names, offers, everything that follows is a no-brainer! I know not everyone has access to this but they really should get it.
Lastly, as always, Dre, thanks for sharing the love and supporting us the way you do. Iām grateful to be a part of your list but mostly that the pieces resonate well enough to be shared. Big hugs!! š„°
To everyone included, You rock!
Girl, I had so much fucking fun making this one!! Naming the approaches filled a creative void I've been feeling so hard. And some made me laugh out loud - you should see the ones I left on the cutting room floor. š¤£
The more I get back into MY thoughts, beliefs, and values, the more I want everyone to have what I've created in Brandishing You. It really is every layer of putting your SELF in your business... the real YOU... all 50 complex + contradictory shades.
Your newsletter name is one of my all-time favorites, and I think it's because I know how YOU it is. And I know how much work it took to get there. I'm so proud of you, girl!! You make me want to love myself and be myself... our energetic connection is everything!
We rock so hard!! ā¤ļø
Dre, this just gave me all the feels! Iām glad you satisfied the creative itch and Seriously, thank you for seeing me and for knowing how much of myself Iāve poured into this. Your words mean the world to me.
Itās funny how creating something so layered and reflective of who we are can feel both terrifying and liberating, right? But YOUāgirl, your energy is like a spark that ignites so much inspiration in me. And I know Iām not the only one! Youāre a gift. If anyone embodies the power of putting the real YOU into your work, itās YOU.
Our connection really is everything, and itās mutual. You make me want to dig even deeper into who I am and keep showing up, contradictions and all. Iām so grateful for your support and your presence in my lifeāour vibe really does rock so hard!! ā¤ļø The whole HDC lifestyle vibe is Everything!
P.S. Now Iām dying to see those ācutting room floorā approach names because I KNOW theyāre gold! Share the bloopers! š
Awwww, you're so sweet!! You ALWAYS make ME feel seen, understood, and loved!!!
I really should add the bloopers as a P.S. š¤£