IT HAS NEVER BEEN NOISIER, WHILE TRUST HAS NEVER BEEN LOWER.
In a challenging market, conventional marketing and brand building no longer works. And cheap tactics and AI hacks aren't going to cut it.
But some are choosing a different path.
They're choosing to be bold and take a stand.
They're choosing connection and authenticity over doing what's "easy".
And they're choosing to build their brand on a stronger foundation of belonging and identity.
They are choosing to build Cult Brands.
And, in doing so, they have discovered a simpler, more effective and more fun way of growing their business and profits.
Throughout history, cults have successfully brought followers together who will work in alignment all in the name of the cause.
Understanding cult principles means understanding human psychology around how we operate and interact with our tribe and wider society.
By separating the good from the bad, we can draw positive lessons from what cults do well and apply them in business and life.
Using the CultBrand process, a simple, powerful method developed by Jody Raynsford for building a cult following, you can use the same cult principles in your own business, brand or community to engender the same loyalty, belonging and follower without the weirdness.
You don't have to follow the herd or struggle with marketing or brand building activities that feel unaligned and inauthentic. By choosing a different path, you may just find a way to grow your business or brand that leaves you feeling energised.
Discover how Jody's simple 7-step cult-building process can help you grow a cult-like following, become magnetic and build momentum behind your brand.
INDIVIDUAL
I want to be bolder, different and build a cult following for my business on my terms and just need to know how to do so
FOUNDER
I want to transform my business into a cult brand by being bolder, standing out in my market and doing it differently
MARKETER/TEAM
I want to empower my team to think differently, be bolder and develop an approach that is talked-about in our industry
COACH
I want to grow my coaching business into a coaching cult brand so I can grow while making an impact for my clients
EVENT ORGANISER
I want to deliver a great experience for my attendees by booking a different, fun but highly practical session that is talked-about for days
MEDIA/PODCASTER
I want to give my readers/viewers/listeners a different perspective on building a brand and a business that is sure to get attention

How To Start A Cult reveals the 7-step process to build a cult following and has been read and used by 1000s of entrepreneurs, founders and brands to build a cult following.
3 x Amazon best seller
Finalist at the Business Book Awards 2022
150+ five star reviews on Amazon and other platforms
Most Gifted book in Sales & Marketing, Entrepreneurship (Amazon)
The How To Start A Cult podcast brings the CultBrand process to life with lessons, insights and advice from Jody, as well as interviews with founders of CultBrands and communities. The podcast continues and builds upon the ideas and concepts in the book and audiobook.
Hosted by Jody Raynsford
Featuring deeper insight and discussion on every part of the CultBrand process and 7 Cult Commandments
Available on your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts
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Take the official How To Start A Cult course to develop mastery of the CultBrand Process and apply the 7 Cult Commandments in your business.
Step-by-step video training on every stage of the CultBrand process
Practical examples of cult brands in the Cult Case Files
Includes tools, plug-and-play templates and resources
"What Jody accomplishes in this book is nothing short of a true miracle. His humor ranges from dryly sublime to offensively sarcastic, and it is a masterclass in authenticity. Easily the most engaging book I have read on marketing in the past 20 years. Drink the KoolAid he is offering."
Accelerate your path to cult status with us by your side. Whether it's building the courage to be bolder or navigating your market's pecularities, together we can do it.
Lean on more years of experience and expertise working with 100s of entrepreneurs, founders and brands to get the advice you need to keep moving forward.
Let us work with your team to deliver a transformative program that focuses on thinking differently, taking bold action and understanding how to use cult principles to get results.
Hire us to speak at your event, conference or as part of a panel session to bring alive the lessons of cult brands.

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