Author: Maria Elena Duron

Maria Elena Duron, is managing editor of the Personal Branding Blog, CEO (chief engagement officer) of buzz2bucks– a word of mouth marketing firm, and a professional speaker and trainer on developing social networks that work. She provides workshops, webinars, seminars and direct services that help create conversation, connection, credibility, community and commerce around your brand.  Maria Duron is founder and moderator of #brandchat- a weekly Twitter chat focused on every aspect of branding that is recognized by Mashable as one the 15 Essential Twitter Chats for Social Media Marketers.
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When Words and Body Language Convey Two Different Messages

Communication is more than just the words we speak. Words are one half of the message in communication, with non-verbal aspect making up the other half. Body language affects a great deal of how we communicate. What we say and what we communicate are two different things, if you will. Body movements and gestures, posture, …

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Personal Branding Weekly – More Big Bang for Your Buck

It’s true – deep down I’m a geek. I learned how to program in COBOL and FORTRAN. I even received my first prom invite on a punch-card. So, I immediately fell in love with the geeky, quirky team on the television show The Big Bang Theory.  I don’t think you have to be geeky to …

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Personal Branding Weekly – Gambling Your Brand

Taking more risks and letting your hair down when there’s an air of anonymity because you’re some place you’ve never been or will never be again can have more than interesting consequences with our ever growing social footprint.  Our social memories are lasting. 

This has been the topic of many tweets, updates and blog posts …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 12 August 2013

Last week I shared how on Facebook every day I throw down a Bootstrapping Buzz challenge. So, who accepted the challenge? Which ones did you do? How did you do?

Please be sure to share in the comments below.

Here’s the challenges from last week:

Friday’s  bootstrapping buzz challenge

Think of one mistake you’ve made …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 5 August 2013

Every morning I throw down a  Bootstrapping Buzz Challenge on my Facebook page to remind people of what they already know and deliver it as one solid step for them to take that day that will create personal brand buzz for them in the most effective way and spending the least (to no) amount of …

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Using Google+ Hashtags for Your Personal Brand

Hashtags have certainly proven their effectiveness as almost all social media channels have integrated hashtags in their systems. Recently, Google+ took a step in the same direction and introduced hashtags that are closely similar to those used by Twitter and Facebook. It is an interesting addition that will bring changes on how one can promote …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 29 July 2013

Managing your personal brand while you’re on vacation is not easy. You’ll need to make decisions on how you want to handle your social media accounts. Do you automate? Do you try to keep up via your mobile phone and chance distracting yourself from wonderful vacation moments? Do you delegate it out to someone? Or, …

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3 Must-Do’s in Bootstrapping Your Personal Brand

Harness the power of your personal brand in your business endeavors by removing those self-imposed obstacles that we all create. 

1. Forget trying to convince anyone of anything

A man convinced against his will…is of the same opinion still!

Every week I receive a phone call or an email from a misguided entrepreneur who wants …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 22 July 2013

Welcome to a new week with the Personal Branding Blog!

Enjoy and learn from last week’s round-up of great posts and insights:

What Are You Saying to Yourself About Yourself? by Skip Weisman Three Tools to Leverage Your Client’s Brand by Crystal Washington Personal Brands: Are You An “Is, And, Also?” Ok! by Nance Rosen…
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