A couple of days ago I finished reading Currencies That Buy Credibility by Tom Wanek. In addition to being an international speaker Tom is an adjunct faculty member of the Wizard Academy founded by another great author and marketing "wizard" Roy H. Williams.
In a day and time where trust is at an all-time low and marketing messages are "unbelievable" Tom provides us with a map for building credibility and regaining trust with our audience. He says, "The believability of your company's marketing message is directly related to your willingness to risk or spend one of six resources. And the more you risk or spend, the more believable your message becomes.
The six currencies that Tom outlines are:
- Safety & Well-Being
- Time & Energy
- Material Wealth
- Reputation & Prestige
- Power & Control
- Opportunity
Over the next several days I'll be posting my takeaways and learning from this great book.