97 - Designing Events That Convert: Branding Tips from Michael Hunter

In this episode of The High Profit Event Show, I’m joined by Michael Hunter, branding expert, founder of PersonalBrand.com, and former Chief Marketing Officer for Brendon Burchard. During his time with Brendon, Michael led efforts that brought over 30,000 attendees to live events—at a time when Brendon himself wasn’t actively creating marketing content. That kind of impact doesn’t come from a flashy logo—it comes from strategic branding, intentional messaging, and unforgettable experiences.

Michael and I dig deep into how branding functions as a strategic directive, not just an aesthetic or design element. He explains that true branding lives in the minds and words of your audience. It’s the emotional and psychological perception people walk away with after attending your event—and it influences whether they’ll sign up for your next offer, recommend you to others, or come back again. If you’re only focusing on colors, fonts, and logos, you’re missing the bigger picture.

One of the core takeaways from this episode is Michael’s insight that bigger isn’t always better. He challenges the default mindset that more people equals more success. In fact, he’s seen smaller events—25 to 100 highly aligned attendees—outperform thousand-person gatherings in both engagement and revenue. The real key is attracting the right people to your event with clear messaging that aligns with your values and expectations.

Michael also shares a series of tactical strategies to elevate your event experience and build momentum. From curated welcome moments like red carpets and step-and-repeats to leveraging event videographers for real-time content capture, he explains how these small but powerful details create lasting impressions. Events, he emphasizes, should never be a single point of failure. When done right, they become brand assets that generate buzz, testimonials, and future enrollments.

Whether you’re planning your first event or optimizing your next one, Michael’s insights on branding, quality-over-quantity, and experience design offer a refreshing perspective. He also shares a peek into his signature 3-day intensive, the Brand and Business Breakthrough, designed for entrepreneurs in the $500K–$1.5M+ revenue range who are ready to solidify their brand and scale with purpose.

Tune in now for a masterclass in brand-driven event leadership—and walk away with strategies you can apply immediately to create high-profit, high-impact events.

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