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The Scene that Changed Everything
Susan Balding
March 24, 2025
Your Brand’s Turning Point Might be Your Biggest Asset
Sometimes the moment that shifts your entire direction is not part of the script, but it turns out to be the best scene in the whole story.
This week, we are talking about the plot twist—the pivot, the aha moment, the unexpected left turn that made your brand what it is today.
The truth is: your biggest shift might be your boldest strength.
Lights, camera, action. 🎬
The Plot | Susan Balding
Plot Twist! When Your Brand Took a Bold Turn
Every great story has a twist.
The moment everything changes.
The unexpected left turn that leads to your biggest breakthrough.
The scene you did not plan, but now would not trade for anything.
Your brand probably has one too.
🎭 Why Plot Twists Matter in Branding
🌀 They reveal growth.
Your audience sees that you are adaptable, evolving, and responsive to your values or market.
💥 They make your brand more relatable.
People love real shifts, especially if they have been through one themselves.
🚪 They create space for new possibilities.
Often, the twist leads to a sharper offer, or a reimagined identity.
💡 Why Plot Twists Build Stronger Brands
✅ They show your growth and invite your audience into it.
✅ They add vulnerability and truth, making you relatable and memorable.
✅ They reposition you as the expert with experience, not perfection.
Your pivot is not a detour.
It is proof you are evolving. That is magnetic.
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Unreeling the reel | Susan Balding
My Plot Twist? The Day My Brand Evolved
Before: I started out making AI images for fun. Just exploring. No real direction. Testing tools, playing with colors, and exploring possibilities.
Plot Twist: I realized brands didn’t need more content. They needed bold storytelling, scroll stopping visuals, audience engagement, and strategy that converts.
That was my plot twist.
Now, I help bold brands tell cinematic stories that connect, convert, and stay with you, like the best scene in a movie.
I love helping solopreneurs turn their brand into cinematic experiences that hook, connect, and convert. 🎥
🎬 The Challenge:
Share your brand’s plot twist in 1–2 sentences. Keep it punchy, real, and powerful.
This is not just your backstory, it is your “Wait, what?!” moment that made everything click.
Admit One | Susan Balding
Inbox Plot Twist: A Double Feature You Don’t Want to Miss!
What do you get when email strategy meets AI automation inside one bold newsletter?
✨ A bold twist, a brilliant duo, and your inbox as the stage.
This week, I’m featuring two brilliant minds in my newsletter:
🤖 @Mikkel Solnado — revealing how AI automation empower solopreneurs and leverage AI to do more with less. ✉️ www.visible-agency.com
With these two in the spotlight—one mastering the inbox, the other automation, this edition delivers the perfect mix of connection and efficiency!
Blooms | Susan Balding
How to Use Your Plot Twist in Your Marketing
Show how your plot twist is a storytelling superpower:
Add it to your About page
Use it as a hook in your next social post
Turn it into a short video or brand trailer
Share it in your email welcome sequence
📌 Tip: Your plot twist builds connection. Don’t hide it. Highlight it.
Rewriting | Susan Balding
Mini Challenge: Tell Me Your Plot Twist
Let’s get personal.
Fill in the blanks:
“I used to _______, but then _______. Now I _______.”
📝 Your Turn: Map Your Brand’s Plot Twist
📌 Before: What path were you on originally?
📌 The Twist: What happened that changed everything?
📌 After: How did that shift shape the brand you have today?
Your story is not linear and that is what makes it powerful.
Reply to the newsletter of your plot twist! I would love to see what you created!
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The Action Shot | Susan Balding
🚀 The Challenge: Shift into Bold Mode
Choose one thing from the checklist above and level it up this week.
✨ Post a more cinematic visual.
✨ Try a trailer-style hook.
✨ Share the before + after of your brand journey.
✨ Say what you really want to say—even if it feels a little scary.
Until next time,
Susan Balding, Creative Alchemist & Idea Generator💡
Bold Ideas. Dynamic Content. Innovative Impact. Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-balding-b20274/for weekly tips and inspiration.
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