In this episode of Rep Your Brand, Nick Bennett talks to Steve Lamar, the founder of PromoPrep. PromoPrep is a planning tool designed to assist marketing teams when it comes to calendars and scheduling campaigns.The two discuss Steve's past experiences when working for a marketing agency and identify what led him to quit and turn his passion into a full-time job. Steve Lamar thinks that creating your own brand and running a business can really improve your life, but only if you're prepared to get out there and give your best. Promoting the brand via social media platforms can help a lot, but Steve thinks that communication and honesty with others are much more important.Having a mentor is also one of the recommendations Steve breaks down. He also points out that if you make a commitment to deeply observing other professionals, it can improve your own business and help you build both personal and professional relationships.