Build Your Company’s Brand and Your Brand Will Reap the Rewards
Today, I spoke with Mike Volpe, who is a fine example of someone who has built his personal brand and employers brand simultaneously. His coined term, “inbound marketing,” which reflects how social media can be used to attract opportunities passively, rather than proactively. Instead of cold calling a customer or applying for a job with …
Each Content Posting Reminds People Your Brand Exists
A lot of my friends, colleagues, ex-classmates and family wonder why I post ten times a week on this blog, in addition to filming podcasts, tweeting roughly fifty times or so per week and more. There are a lot of reason to be a content producer, not just a consumer, but today I want to …
You Can’t Obtain Success By Defining it Yourself!
Today, I spoke with Romanus Wolter, who has successfully branded himself as “The Kickstart guy.” He has a lot of knowledge when it comes to entrepreneurship and business coaching. We talked about how people should define success, how to start a business from a simple idea, why some people don’t make the leap (quitting instead) …
2009 Personal Branding Predictions
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I’m very surprised that no one has posted about their predictions for 2009 yet. I’ve seen a lot of “best of 2008 posts,” but no predictions! One can only assume that you will see a flurry of posts in the next couple of weeks, as thought leaders are trying to make predictions for next …
How to Have a Joyful Brand Despite Economic Uncertainty
Today, I spoke with Lisa Earle McLeod, who is a writer, speaker, and author specializing in humor business coaching and spirituality attainment. A lot of people are feeling depressed, anxious and under pressure right now, so I figured I would interview Lisa, who will cheer you right up. We discuss how humor can help you …
8 Ways Your Personal Brand Benefits From Press
Press from the media, which now includes blogs, is a big deal because visibility creates opportunities for your personal brand. Corporations want good press because it gets their brand name out there, or reminds stakeholders of it’s existence. A lot of individuals view press as something “really cool” and if they get it, they start …
Create a Winning Social Media Strategy For Your Brand
Today, I spoke with Dave Evans, who is a social media marketing expert, author, business owner and columnist. We talk about what it’s like to convince people of the importance of social media, how to answer the dreaded “ROI” question, which social networks you should join and avoid and how to be a great community …
Are You Comfortable Asking For Favors?
I like to think of myself as a giving person. I consistently promote other people and their work and enjoy doing so, but at some point, you will need help. Actually, I know you’ll REQUIRE help because we all need support in order to progress in our careers. This support could come in the form …
Exclusive Interview With International Celebrity Businessman Don Tapscott
Today, I spoke with Mr. Don Tapscott, who is best known as the author of Wikinomics, the international bestselling web 2.0 book. His new book is called Grown up Digital, and I caught up with Don to further investigate how my generation is changing the world as we know it. You might remember that we …
Top 5 Personal Branding Tips for Recent Graduates
Originally published in 2008. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
I know a lot of graduates who are very concerned with their chances of nabbing a job when they graduate. I decided to write a post to help guide you to the promised land, give you …