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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Bootstrapping the Buzz of Your Personal Brand

I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed about Personal Branding in a way that’s smart and budget friendly.

I’m thrilled to give Personal Branding Blog readers first listen to the interview! Plus, I’ve included the transcript below.

As always, your comments and feedback is where some of the best lessons and insights occur so …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 8 July 2013

Happy Canada and Independence Day to our readers in Canada and the United States!

During the weekend, more of the people I’m connected with on social networks seem to take to share memes, funny quotes, quirky status updates and videos of that vary from interesting to strange.

Many brands observe the massive sharing of these …

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Webinars, Conference Calls and Your Brand

Communication in modern times has never been this convenient, thanks to the advancement of technology. Among the various means that have made life “easier,” webinars is one of them. A mash-up of the words “web” and “seminar,” webinar is an important marketing tool for every business. Conducting or joining one is a great opportunity to …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 1 July 2013

This week kicks-off summer vacation season for so many. We see that here at the Personal Branding Blog with many of the authors taking a hiatus during the summer.  Thankfully, we have many so willing to contribute their time and talent to share their insights in a weekly blog post.

This week we also focus …

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Know Who You’re Writing To and For

With the rise of social media, businesses have the opportunity to tap into wider audiences than what was previously possible pre-social. In this regard, knowing your target audience has taken center stage and has become very significant in order to achieve a successful social word of mouth marketing campaign. The ability to connect with your …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 17 June 2013

Today kicks off Small Business Week! I’m grateful to have opened my business nine years ago and have always looked back. It’s been an adventure of a lifetime! So, I’ve never understood the saying “and, I’ve never looked back” except to express that you jumped into something and just fully immersed yourself in the present.…

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A Presentation that Reflects Positively on Your Personal Brand

Knowing how to deliver a good presentation is an important skill for everyone, whether they’re still students or the leaders of an organization. The knowledge that an individual possesses doesn’t make a difference if they don’t know how to convey those thoughts concisely. If you are a small business owner, having a superior product is …

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Personal Branding Weekly – 10 June 2013

Next week is Small Business Week and as a small business owner I value other business owner’s experience and consider that even more valuable than money.

My question:  In what ways are you using social media in your personal branding efforts? Is it different than what you do for your business?

I’m writing a blog …