- Apr 21, 2025
Becoming a Category King (or Queen): Why Playing Small Is Killing Your Brand
- Cauveé
- Branding, Personal Branding, Personal Brand, Advice, Tips, SEO
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Let’s get one thing straight.
You don’t get remembered for being kinda good.
You don’t become iconic by blending in.
You don’t change the game by playing it safe.
You win by dominating a category.
You become legendary when your name becomes the answer.
Think:
Tony Robbins = Life Coaching.
Dave Ramsey = Money.
Beyoncé = Show-stopping excellence.
Gary Vee = Content + Hustle.
And when you hear the name Cauveé…
It’s Inspiration Engineering™.
Motivational Music for Entrepreneurs.
Powerful personal branding with PURPOSE.
See the pattern?
They don’t do everything.
They own something.
Step 1: Choose Your Lane (And Commit to It)
Most people don’t lack talent.
They lack focus.
They’re dabbling in 6 things.
Posting about 12 different topics.
Selling 4 different offers to 4 different audiences.
You can’t be the king (or queen) of a lane you refuse to claim.
Pick the ONE thing you want to be known for.
Then…
Drive a flag into it. Burn the boats. Claim the mountain.
Step 2: Give It a Name No One Else Can Touch
This is where most personal brands go generic—and that’s why they stay invisible.
Don’t just say you’re a coach, a strategist, or a speaker.
Say you’re a Brand Alchemist.
Say you’re a Revenue Architect.
Say you’re an Inspiration Engineer™—yeah, I said it.
Because when you name the category, you own the game.
Now everybody else has to compete on YOUR terms.
Step 3: Dominate Search, Dominate Mindshare
If I Google you right now, will I find anything worth remembering?
Because attention is currency.
And repetition builds reputation.
So here’s the move:
Pick primary keywords (this is your category + your personal twist).
Pick secondary keywords (this is what your ideal audience is actually searching).
Then bake those into everything: blog, YouTube, IG, LinkedIn, podcast, bios.
Cauveé’s Keywords
Primary: Inspiration Engineer™, Personal Branding Coach, Motivational Music for Entrepreneurs
Secondary: Brand Strategy Sessions, Entrepreneurial Motivation, Media Exposure for Coaches
So when someone types any of those in? They find me. Not maybe. Every time.
Step 4: Build the Brand. Then Blitz It.
Here’s where the Gary Vee punch comes in.
Document. Don’t just create.
Post 10-30 pieces of content a day if you’re serious.
Show the process, the wins, the journey.
You’re not “bragging.”
You’re building belief.
Then stack paid visibility on top of it.
If you’re serious about becoming a category king or queen, you’re gonna have to put your money where your brand is.
Run the ads. Get the placements. Pitch the podcasts.
Visibility + Authority = Ownership.
Step 5: Be Consistent Enough to Be Crowned
You don’t become a king in a weekend.
You don’t build a category in a quarter.
You rise through relentless consistency, not just viral moments.
Post when it’s not perfect.
Show up when it’s inconvenient.
Stick to the message when nobody’s clapping yet.
Because it’s not about the algorithm.
It’s about the impact.
It’s about the legacy.
Final Word from Cauveé:
When I was just starting, I was locally famous.
Known for my energy. My music. My heart.
But I wasn’t playing the big game yet.
I hadn’t claimed my crown.
Now?
We’re in boardrooms.
We’re raising capital.
We’re creating a whole new genre: MotivationMusic™.
We’re building empires for creators and coaches around the globe.
All because I stopped trying to be everything…
And committed to becoming the ONE.
Your move.
What’s your category?
What will the world know you for?
Drop a comment below to get the Category King Map Worksheet.
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