Positioning Yourself as a Thought Leader-open

Magnetic, Not Manipulative: Positioning Yourself as a Thought Leader

With Lacy Boggs

lacyboggs.com

Tuesday @ 10 est

Workshop Description:

Traditional marketing often feels extractive, performative, or even manipulative. Discover the regenerative framework for thought leaders who want to market in a way that feels clear, values-driven, and sustainable. You’ll learn how to reclaim the idea of “thought leadership” and use the Four Ps of Positioning—Person, Problem, Premise, and Promise—to clarify your message, connect with the right people, and create a business model that sustains you while serving your community.

Pre Work:

None

Key Considerations:

Come ready to reflect on your values, your audience’s real needs, and how you want your business to contribute to something larger than just sales.

Walk Away With:

You’ll leave this workshop ready to audit your own positioning using the Four Ps framework—so you can build messaging that resonates, regenerates, and actually feels good to share.

Lacy Boggs

Lacy Boggs is the no-BS marketing strategist behind the Thought Leader Lab — a movement built for small business owners sick of marketing busywork that doesn’t work. With 12+ years of copywriting chops, she helps solopreneurs and micro-businesses turn their big, half-formed ideas into signature content that actually sells. No more chasing trends, churning out bland social posts, or pretending you’re a damn content machine. Her frameworks cut through the noise so you can take a stand, spark demand, and build a body of work that gets you hired, not just liked.

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    We want to make sure you integrate what you learn.

    And let’s be honest: your best questions and most inspired ideas will hit days or even weeks after the summit itself.

    Extended access gives you time to reflect, apply, and reconnect.