Bateman Branding

09/05/2022

I hope my story makes you a little uncomfortable.

"All men know these rules and conform to them religiously."

If you work out in a gym, how much time do you spend in the locker room?

25/04/2022

I hope you'll read my weekly story:

"Lonnie swore she would never be entrapped by parenthood. She had many boyfriends over the years but never wanted to be tied to one man for life. For much of her life, Lonnie stayed true to her concept of living free."

What does freedom look like to you? It is not an abstract or fanciful question, because if your vision is wrong, the pursuit of freedom…

18/04/2022

"I was mortified as I began to draw exactly the wrong kind of attention. Kids were gathering around me and laughing."

Do you ever feel like you are different from everybody else? If so, how much energy do you expend trying to hide it?

11/04/2022

"I lost all sense of time and prayed more fervently than I had ever prayed before. This was the only time in my life I remember experiencing true terror."

What are you most afraid of right now? If you feel anxious, it is probably about something unknown in your future. My most terrifying…

04/04/2022

Hope you enjoy this week's story!

"Most of us experienced situations as children when we asked parents for clarification and they responded, 'It's not important.' A child may interpret that to mean, 'You're not important.'"

Have you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in?

28/03/2022

Good Monday! Here's my weekly story.

"I can't express the disdain I felt toward the Philistines who would put their fingers directly on a record, rather than carefully holding it by the edges!"

What is the value of a song? I can access almost any tune from the past 70+ years on Spotify any time I want, which is fantastic. But does…

21/03/2022

This week's story is The Secret of Influence. "Since Charles is not particularly charismatic, what makes him so influential?"

What is the primary trait that makes someone highly influential? Is it the ability to post a clever meme? Or the skill of typing a…

14/03/2022

Here's this week's story on Medium:
I just published A Homeless Man’s Feet
"Joey told us that his old sneakers were wearing out, and asked if we could locate any boots for him that would be more fitting for the snowy weather."

How do you interact with homeless people?

07/03/2022

"I felt embarrassed for the hearing people who didn’t seem to know how to behave in the presence of deaf people."
https://medium.com//deaf-issues-cfcc3a1222a4

How do you behave when you find yourself unexpectedly interacting with an individual with a disability?

28/02/2022

"The customer glared at Sage. 'I feel like you’re being passive-aggressive about this burger.'" Read my 25 rules for restaurant etiquette.

When you evaluate your restaurant server, how is your server evaluating you?

21/02/2022

"Each person waiting had a bowl, which the woman filled with a scoop of something that looked like worms of various sizes."
https://medium.com//hunger-in-america-vs-south-africa-77661479441e

Have you ever been really hungry? I doubt most Americans ever have, except maybe athletes. I am a foodie and an adventurous eater; my…

17/02/2022

I drew my friend Dwayne.

14/02/2022

What is the cost of showing respect for someone undeserving of your respect? What is the benefit?

07/02/2022

Every Monday morning I'll be publishing a short, true story. Enjoy!

When you choose a friend, how important is their moral reputation to you?

02/01/2022

25/12/2021

These are my children.

24/07/2021

Saratoga Carousel, 8” x 10” oil painting

$150.00. DM me if you’d like to buy it!

24/06/2021

Napoleon Dynamite now available in my RedBubble shop! https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Napoleon-Dynamite-Delicious-Bass-by-BatemanBranding/68354531.EJUG5?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-product&utm_medium=ios

20/06/2021

“COOL” in ASL

Available on these and many more products: https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/COOL-ASL-by-BatemanBranding/65920108.9Q0AD?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-product&utm_medium=ios

18/06/2021

Matthew 6:34 available on a number of products in my RedBubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/i/canvas-print/Tomorrow-Matthew-6-34-by-BatemanBranding/69363495.5Y5V7?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-product&utm_medium=ios

14/06/2021

“Faith, hope, love” in American Sign Language. Get it on these and many more products from my RedBubble store: https://www.redbubble.com/i/hoodie/Faith-Hope-Love-in-ASL-American-Sign-Language-by-BatemanBranding/67027450.Z4UL5?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-product&utm_medium=ios

13/06/2021

Groovy black & white owl design available in these products and much more. See my RedBubble link in my bio!

12/06/2021

Saint Bernard, a loyal companion! Get him on these products and much more from my RedBubble shop. https://www.redbubble.com/i/pin/Saint-Bernard-by-BatemanBranding/78776678.NP9QY?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-product&utm_medium=ios

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10/06/2021

Smiling gator! Get it on these products and a lot more in my RedBubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BatemanBranding/shop?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-artist&utm_medium=ios

08/06/2021

2021 judges for the Voice: John Legend, Blake Shelton, Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson. Ink & digital color.

03/06/2021

Consider this balance in your marketing: "Your brand voice is consistent. Your brand tone will change depending on your environment."

In marketing today, platforms cater to different demographics, requiring a more flexible approach to brand strategy. Here's how to build one.

16/05/2021

LeBron James pencil drawing