Winning on Every Level with Carolyn Wilman

In this episode, Hersh Rephun chats with Carolyn Wilman, the Contest Queen. They delve into the inception of Contest Queen and Idea Majesty, Carolyn's work with Helene Hadsell, and her third business, Words for Winning. They discuss sweepstakes misconceptions and growth strategies for Contest Queen, examine the future of Words for Winning, and explore the role of motivational books in Carolyn's business ventures. Carolyn Wilman is a busy author, editor, and consultant who is known as the Contest Queen, specifically teaching people how to win sweepstakes. She also works with companies to create and execute viral winning giveaway promotions (under her Idea Majesty banner), and she trains others how to have a winning mindset in life, as she republishes out-of-print books. Carolyn already has published all of Helene Hadsell's books and this fall she will have Tag Powell's published. Her new Words For Winning website will be launched imminently. In our sprawling conversation, we touch on the challenges of overseeing three businesses - under the similar-yet-distinct brands she has cultivated around her success as a "Sweeper." Discover more: https://www.ideamajesty.com/ Help yourself to a free Sweepstakes Starter Kit if you subscribe to Carolyn's newsletter: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qvwqwysef6 She has written: 2 editions of You Can't Win If You Don't Enter and How To Win Cash, Cars, Trips & More! Her new book, Prizes, Prizes, Everywhere! will be published before December 31st of this year. If you enjoyed BRAND VOICE RUNWAY, please go to Apple podcasts and leave a 5-star full review. It's the best way to support us! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brand-voice-runway-with-hersh-rephun/id1682522757 You can check out Hersh's other Top 2% podcasts at https://www.hershrephun.com/podcast/ and follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hersh4all/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthTstsFunny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershrephun/ Or contact us: http://www.hershrephun.com/contact-us/ (0:00) Introduction to Carolyn Wilman, the Contest Queen (1:39) The inception of Contest Queen and Idea Majesty (4:01) Carolyn's relationship with Helene Hadsell and republishing her books (8:19) Introduction to Carolyn's third business, Words for Winning (14:24) Discussion on the misconceptions about sweepstakes and the lingo of enthusiasts (24:26) Sponsor Message (25:47) Strategies to accelerate the growth of Contest Queen (31:52) Potential growth for "Words for Winning" and the future of "Contest Queen" (34:24) The importance of scalability for business growth and success (40:26) Carolyn's introduction to motivational books and their influence on her business ventures (44:58) Carolyn's brand resolution for the completion of her five projects