Training Session2025-06-26

Charlie Houpert explains a pivotal marketing decision—why he took ...

Charlie Houpert explains how following Eben Pagan's marketing advice to rename his company from a confusing name to 'Charisma on Command' dramatically improved conversions. The episode demonstrates Eben Pagan's principle that company naming is the most important marketing decision you'll make.

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Key Moments

How to Choose a Company Name That Converts -- Apply Eben Pagan's naming strategy to create a company name that attracts the right customers

Confusing Company Names Kill Conversions

A confusing company name creates the wrong customer expectations and hurts conversions

Using Alliteration to Make Your Company Name Memorable

Use alliteration in your company name to make it stick in people's heads

Your Company Name Is the Most Important Marketing Decision

Your company name is the most important marketing decision you will ever make

Charisma on Command Conversion Lift After Renaming

Despite losing Google search rankings from the redirect, Charlie Houpert saw much better conversions after renaming his company to Charisma on Command following Eben Pagan's advice.

Alliteration Makes Company Names Stick in the Head

Eben Pagan loves alliteration because it helps company names stick in people's heads and makes them more memorable.

Relevant Clips12

  • How-To

    How to Choose a Company Name That Converts -- Apply Eben Pagan's naming strategy to create a company name that attracts the right customers

  • Teaching

    Confusing Company Names Kill Conversions

    A confusing company name creates the wrong customer expectations and hurts conversions

  • Teaching

    Your Company Name Is the Most Important Marketing Decision

    Your company name is the most important marketing decision you will ever make

  • Teaching

    Using Alliteration to Make Your Company Name Memorable

    Use alliteration in your company name to make it stick in people's heads

  • Answer

    Charisma on Command Conversion Lift After Renaming

    Despite losing Google search rankings from the redirect, Charlie Houpert saw much better conversions after renaming his company to Charisma on Command following Eben Pagan's advice.

  • Answer

    Alliteration Makes Company Names Stick in the Head

    Eben Pagan loves alliteration because it helps company names stick in people's heads and makes them more memorable.

  • Answer

    Why Your Company Name Is the Top Marketing Decision

    According to Eben Pagan, the name of your company is the most important marketing decision you will ever make.

  • Quotable

    Company Name as the Most Important Marketing Decision

    the name of your company is the most important marketing decision you will ever make

  • Quotable

    Alliteration That Sticks in the Head

    you want an alliteration that sticks in the head

  • Question

    Why Eben Pagan Recommends Alliteration in Company Names

    Why does Eben Pagan recommend using alliteration in company names?

  • Question

    The Most Important Marketing Decision You Will Ever Make

    What does Eben Pagan say is the most important marketing decision?

  • Question

    What Happened When Charlie Houpert Renamed His Company

    What happened when Charlie Houpert renamed his company?

Entities Touched

Procedural frameworks taught here

Success Story: Charlie

Before

Customers confused about what the company actually offered

Key Shift

Changed name to clearly communicate the value proposition with alliteration

After

Clear messaging that resonated with target customers wanting to feel comfortable and confident

Outcome: Dramatically improved conversions despite losing Google search rankings

Breakthrough: Realizing the company name was creating wrong expectations about the service

Summary

The Power of Strategic Company Naming

Charlie Houpert shares how following Eben Pagan's principle that company naming is the most important marketing decision transformed his business conversions. Despite the original name creating confusion about his charisma training services, the strategic rename to 'Charisma on Command' immediately improved results.

Alliteration as a Memory Tool

Eben Pagan's recommendation to use alliteration in company names proves effective for brand recall. Examples like David D'Angelo's 'Double Your Dating' and Charlie's 'Charisma on Command' demonstrate how alliterative names stick in customers' minds and improve marketing effectiveness.

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Counterpoint

Claim:You should stick with your original company name to maintain brand recognition

Reframe: If your company name tells the wrong story, the bigger risk is staying put rather than rebranding

Charlie Houpert lost all Google juice from the redirect but still saw better conversions after renaming to Charisma on Command

Topics

Coaching Strategies

alliteration naming

Business Frameworks

Eben Pagan naming strategy

Common Mistakes

confusing company names