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15 {Ish} Minute Coffee Chat with Anna + Selena145: How Small Teams Can Build Big Influence and Cut Through the Noise with Paige Velasquez BuddeHow Small Teams Can Build Big Influence and Cut Through the NoiseSmall teams don’t need big budgets to be influential—they need strategy. In this episode, Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media and author of The Strategic Business Influencer, shares how to build lasting visibility and trust in a crowded market.We talk about what it really means to scale influence as a small business leader, the missteps to avoid, and where to focus when your time and resources are limited.You’ll learn:What “strategic business influence” actually looks like...2025-05-0647 min
The Tech Founders PodcastThe 3 Millisecond Secret: How Smart Founders Build Credibility FastPaige's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigevelasquez/Zilker Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zilkermedia/In this episode, we dive into the power of building a personal brand as a tech founder with Paige Velasquez-Budde, co-founder and CEO of Zilker Media.Paige specializes in helping high-performing entrepreneurs build personal brands that drive trust and business growth. In this conversation, she explains why trust is the new currency in business—and how founders can leverage their personal brand to earn it. We cover everything from conducting a brand audit to aligning your content strategy wi...2025-04-3046 min
Uncharted Your Sidekick for LifeMentors, Media & Mojo: How Paige Velasquez Budde Helps Leaders Show Up OnlineIn Episode 10, Dan, Natalie and Gloria sit down with Paige Velasquez Budde—CEO of Zilker Media—for an honest, insightful conversation about modern leadership, the power of mentorship, and why your digital first impression matters more than ever.From her early days as a touring teen musician to co-founding a purpose-driven marketing agency, Paige’s journey is a masterclass in owning your narrative. She shares how mentorship shaped her path, what it means to build a personal brand with integrity, and why Gen Z has both the tools and responsibility to take control of their digital presence.W...2025-04-1559 min
Leveraging Thought LeadershipBreaking Through the Noise: Targeted Thought Leadership That Drives Results | Paige Velasquez Budde | 638Are you spending your resources wisely to amplify your thought leadership—or just making noise? In today's fast-paced marketplace, standing out from the crowd is tougher than ever. Peter Winick is joined by Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO at Zilker Media, one of Austin's fastest-growing agencies specializing in building people-driven brands. Paige shares insights from her extensive experience working with top global thought leaders and brands. Discover why your personal brand matters even more than your corporate identity. Paige explains how trust and connection are built person-to-person, especially in high-touch B2B environments. As the best-selling au...2025-04-1023 min
Start With A WinMastering Personal Branding in 2025 / Paige Velasques Budde⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipWant weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.comIn this powerful episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with marketing trailblazer Paige Velasquez Budde to dive into the evolving world of branding and trust in leadership. As corporate credibility dwindles, the modern CEO must rethink their approach—moving beyond faceless logos to create people-driven brands that resonate on a personal level. Paige, the dynamic CEO of Zilker Media, unveils the secrets behind leveraging authenticity, thought leadership, and visibility to build influence and scale a business. If you're ready to discover how trust has become the ultimate currency in today’s market—...2025-03-1931 min
Listen LoudlyStrategic Business Influencers: An Interview with Paige Velasquez BuddeAs a business leader, you know the importance of building trust, credibility, and differentiation for your organization. But have you considered how developing your personal brand as a strategic business influencer can unlock new levels of impact and growth? In this episode, we sit down with Paige Velasquez Budde, Partner & CEO at Zilker Media and an expert in helping executives and entrepreneurs amplify their thought leadership. Paige shares a transformative framework for recognizing your unique potential and aligning your personal and professional goals. You'll discover: The common misconceptions that hold leaders back from pe...2025-02-0526 min
Branding MattersBEST OF BRANDING MATTERS - How to Make a Memorable First Impression - Paige ValasquezSend us a textWelcome to the first episode of THE BEST OF BRANDING MATTERS!In this episode I sat down with Paige Velasquez Budde, Partner & CEO at Zilker Media - one of Austin’s most reputable and fastest growing agencies that specializes in building people-driven brands.Paige has been featured as a keynote speaker on people-driven marketing and has led workshops for organizations such as Ernst & Young & Harvard Medical School to name a few.Some of the topics we covered include:The on-ramps you can build with your br...2023-12-0847 min
Leadership With HeartHow to Establish Trust with Consumers in 2023How do you establish trust with consumers at a time when people feel like they are constantly marketed to? My guest today, Paige Velasquez Budde, is Partner and CEO at Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency building people-driven brands. Their strategy is to focus on the people within the companies that can represent the organization by educating and entertaining, not just selling. By doing this, Paige argues that consumers establish trust more quickly with brands and will be the key differentiator for brands going forward. Take a listen.2023-08-0130 min
Branding MattersHow to Make a Memorable First Impression with Paige Velasquez Budde (Zilker Media)Send us a textMy guest today is Paige Velasquez Budde, Partner & CEO at Zilker Media - one of Austin’s most reputable and fastest growing agencies that specializes in building people-driven brands.Paige has been featured as a keynote speaker on people-driven marketing and has led workshops for organizations such as Ernst & Young & Harvard Medical School to name a few.I’m not kidding when I say you’re going to want to grab a pen and notebook for this episode as it's full of valuable information to help you build your brand!2023-07-0746 min
Dominate Your DayThe Art of Differentiation: Honing Your Talent Stack in Personal BrandingIn this episode of Dominate Your Day, we welcomed Paige Velasquez Budde, an accomplished personal branding expert and founder of Zilker Media, an Austin-based PR company. With a background in marketing and a passion for empowering leaders, Paige shared with Dana Willams her valuable insights on leveraging personal branding to unlock the potential of thought leaders. Drawing from her career experiences and expertise, she delved into the importance of authenticity, relationship building, and the strategic use of AI in the digital landscape. Paige's story is closely intertwined with what she does today as a personal b...2023-06-2444 minDominate Your DayThe Art of Differentiation: Honing Your Talent Stack in Personal BrandingIn this episode of Dominate Your Day, we welcomed Paige Velasquez Budde, an accomplished personal branding expert and founder of Zilker Media, an Austin-based PR company. With a background in marketing and a passion for empowering leaders, Paige shared with Dana Willams her valuable insights on leveraging personal branding to unlock the potential of thought leaders. Drawing from her career experiences and expertise, she delved into the importance of authenticity, relationship building, and the strategic use of AI in the digital landscape. Paige's story is closely intertwined with what she does today as a personal b...2023-06-2444 min
Work CulturedS01E02 – Building your personal brand through values – Paige Velasquez Budde of Zilker MediaPaige Velasquez Budde is an expert in branding and PR. I talk to her about her journey to CEO of Zilker media, her core values, and tips on how to build a personal brand that will ultimately bolster your business.
Paige is CEO & Partner at Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency building people-driven brands. She has been featured as a speaker on digital marketing strategy and led workshops at national venues such as Harvard Medical School, Austin’s own Alamo Drafthouse, and for organizations such as Women Presidents’ Organization and Camp Gladiator.2022-11-0840 min
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdvicePaige Velasquez Budde | Performing at Disney Events, Transitioning to Digital Marketing, and Building a Good Vibes CulturePaige Velasquez Budde is a Partner and the CEO of Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency that builds people-driven brands. She has been a featured speaker on digital marketing strategy topics and has led workshops at national venues such as Harvard Medical School, Austin's Alamo Drafthouse, Zilker Park, and Hilton Hotel, as well as for organizations such as the Women Presidents Organization. Paige also has an amazing background as a musician and performer. Paige Velasquez Budde, a Partner and CEO at Zilker Media, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about h...2022-07-0830 min
The Mentorship PodcastBuilding your Leadership Brand with Paige Velaquez BuddeHost Dr. Ravi Gundlapalli will be speaking with Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media about personal branding, her mentoring stories, how having mentors and also being a mentor helps to strengthen one's brand and legacy.About the GuestPaige Velasquez Budde is Partner and CEO at Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency building people-driven brands. She has been featured as a speaker on digital marketing strategy and led workshops at national venues such as Harvard Medical School, Austin’s own Alamo Drafthouse, Zilker Park, Hilton Hotel, and for organizations such as Women Presidents’ Organization.Sh...2022-05-2335 minThe Mentorship PodcastBuilding Your Leadership BrandHost Dr. Ravi Gundlapalli will be speaking with Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media about personal branding, her mentoring stories, how having mentors and also being a mentor helps to strengthen one's brand and legacy.
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Authority MarketingAM14: Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker MediaToday, host Rusty Shelton and digital marketing expert and CEO of Zilker Media Paige Velasquez Budde discuss the social media algorithm shifts that are ranking personal profiles, live content, and feeds even higher, and why that is. Paige gives tips about how business leaders can change their mindset to become more comfortable with being visible as a thought leader rather than hiding behind their company or organization’s corporate brand, including what she thinks is the quickest way to climb to a top Authority Marketing position in your industry.2021-08-1219 min
Off The Clock: The Healthcare Entrepreneurs Podcast58. Zilker MediaIn this episode of OTC, Karl and Paul speak with Paide Velazquez Budde about all things marketing. Paige talks about how she started working in marketing, how entrepreneurs can find their best marketing agency, and what specific criteria clients need to meet to work with Zilker Media. She also shares tips on creating a team that won't fall apart, how to know when your team is ready to scale and grow, and four tips on how to develop a brand. Friends, I can't believe this is free information! Click play to hear more!
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Above The BusinessEpisode 26: Paige Velasquez Budde on Creating Your Personal BrandWhat does your personal brand say about you? Do you own your name on the internet? Have you ever wondered how you can create your own personal brand and stand out from the crowd like all of those influencers and experts you follow on social media do?! You may have heard of end to end brand management but what is that and how can we use it in our businesses? Did you know there are three different types of content you can produce? What % of your content should b...2020-10-0945 min
The Cutaneous ConnectionBuilding Your Brand as a PhysicianMedia expert Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media, explains the importance of building a brand as a physician, as well as some mistakes to avoid and tips on how to grow and shape your brand.2020-10-0814 min
Athlete Stories#41 Thought Leadership & Personal Branding with Paige Velasquez Budde from Zilker MediaOn this episode, we have Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media (zilkermedia.com), an Austin-based agency building people-driven brands Paige and I talk hot-topics like how Covid has impacted the work landscape, how she worked her way to the C suite, overcoming self doubt and establishing yourself as a thought-leader
Here are her 5 tips:
1. Own your first impression
2. Conduct an online brand audit of yourself
3. Craft your personal mission statement
4. Involve others in your thought leadership
5. Have a micromedia mindset
Check Paige out on...2020-09-1745 min