What Happens When Your Name Becomes Your Greatest Asset (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

What Happens When Your Name Becomes Your Greatest Asset (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

22 April, 2025

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The other day, I was sitting in my favourite café (you know, the one with that incredible aroma of freshly grounded coffee), reflecting on a conversation I’d just had. A potential client had reached out, saying, “Roslyn, I’ve been following your content for months, and I feel like I already know exactly how you can help me.”

It hit me right then – over my perfectly cooling batch brew – how different this felt from my early days in business. Back then, I spent countless hours crafting the “perfect” pitch emails and messages, trying to convince people why they should work with me. (Sound familiar?) 

Fast forward to today, my name is my business asset. Wow.

The Hidden Power of Your Name as a Business Asset

Here’s the thing about names in business that nobody really talks about…

Your name is either working hard for you while you sleep, or it’s sitting quietly in the corner, waiting to be noticed.

Let me paint you a picture of what I mean.

When Your Name Becomes Currency

Picture this: You’re at an industry event (maybe sipping that complementary wine that’s not quite as good as you’d hoped), and someone mentions your name in a conversation. What happens next?
Do people lean in, eyes lighting up with recognition? Or do they quickly grab their phones for a subtle Google search?

The difference between these two scenarios isn’t just about ego – it’s about the entire trajectory of your business journey.

I’ve seen this play out countless times with my clients.

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Real Stories, Real Results

Take Sarah, for instance. She used to spend her Sunday nights drafting pitch emails to potential retail partners for her sustainable fashion brand. “I felt like I was constantly begging for attention,” she told me over a tearful coaching call.
Fast forward six months of intentional name building: Three major retailers reached out to HER about stocking her products. Why? Because her name had become synonymous with ethical fashion innovation.
Or Mark, who confessed to me recently: “I used to spend 70% of my time convincing people to trust me with their sustainability projects. Now? They come to me having already read my thought leadership pieces, knowing exactly how I think and work.”

Here’s what I’ve learned (often the hard way)

What Happens When Your Name Has Weight

When your name carries weight:

  • Opportunities start finding you (like that dream collaboration that slides into your DMs)
  • Clients come pre-sold (goodbye, endless discovery calls!)
  • Your rates reflect your reputation, not your desperation

But here’s the raw truth – and I’m saying this with love:

Being unknown in today’s market isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s expensive. It costs you in time, energy, and yes, money. It’s like having a superpower but keeping it hidden under a blanket.

Your Name's Next Chapter

So, let me ask you something (and I want you to really sit with this): When was the last time your name opened a door before you even knocked?
If the answer makes you a bit uncomfortable, know that you’re not alone. Every single entrepreneur (yes, even the ones who seem to have it all figured out) started exactly where you are.
The good news? Your name is already an asset – it might just need a little polishing to shine.
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“Your name isn’t just what people call you – it’s what they call for. Build it with intention, and watch it light up rooms you haven’t even entered yet.” – Roslyn Foo

Next Steps to Use Your Name as a Business Asset

Want to explore how to make your name work harder for your business? I’d love to chat about it. My marketing mentoring sessions are designed to help you create a strategy that feels authentic to you while positioning you as the go-to expert in your field.
P.S. Next time you hear your name mentioned in a business context, pay attention to what follows. That moment? It’s telling you exactly where to focus next.
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