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.
NetworkingRelationships & Personal Growth

5 Ways To Exude Professionalism With Your Personal Brand

How to give your personal brand a professional shine.

In our digitally connected world, can you truly separate who you are personally and who you are professionally?

No matter the privacy settings there are numerous opportunities for personal life to spill into your professional impression.

Here are five ways that seepage is already happening and …

MarketingRelationships & Personal GrowthReputation Management

Preserving Your Personal Brand when Dealing with Negative Reviews

For a small business working hard to an entrepreneur trying to strike out on their own, your personal and professional reviews can make or break you. A good reputation is invaluable. A lot of consumers today use online resources to find reviews of products and services before making a purchase decision. A bad review on …

NetworkingRelationships & Personal Growth

Communication Practices for Successful Networking in 2015

Communication is something that we do every day. Communication is easy but doing it effectively is another thing. Great communication skills are essential in your personal and professional life, by helping you better understand a person, build trust and respect, and establish an avenue where creative ideas can flourish and problems can be solved. If …