“Cool” Personal Brands Create a Lasting Impression
Today, I spoke with Del Breckenfeld, who is the Director of Entertainment Marketing at Fender® Musical Instruments Corp. and the author of the “Cool Factor.” In this interview, we discuss what makes a “cool” brand and Del gives you examples of both company’s and people who are very recognizable and successful based on their “coolness.” …
Trend Watch: The Decentralization and Decline of Marketing Departments
Over the course of the past two weeks, I’ve given a lot of thought to the future of marketing in organizations, both small and large. Social media’s influence on marketing is extraordinary and reminds us yet again that we all have to be the marketers of our personal brands, as well as our corporate brands.…
Personal Branding Interview: Stever Robbins
Today, I interviewed Stever Robbins, who is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, Harvard grad and radio show host. We talked about leadership skills at all levels in an organization, how to survive and thrive in this economy, how people can define their own success, and more. You’ll hear Stever’s background and what he’s learned along the …
Welcome to the New and Improved Personal Branding Blog!
Today marks the first post on my redesigned blog. I’m very excited and have worked the past few months to make this happen for everyone. I’m going to go over my three part blog transition first, then explain where this is heading afterward.
In the beginningMy first blog was called Driven-To-Succeed and it was …
10 Step Expert Guide to Blogging Your Personal Brand
Originally published in 2009. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
This is the final post in a series about blogging your personal brand. I’ve written a post for beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced users. Please review those posts before reviewing this one.
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How to Find True Happiness and Be Successful in 2009
Today, I spoke with Gretchen Rubin, who just might be the happiest woman on earth. She shares her happiness tips everyday on her world famous blog (over 17,000 subscribers), while blogging at the Huffington Post, being an author of several books and, soon, taking over the world. In this interview, Gretchen reflects on 2008, gives …
In 2009 Become a Generalist AND a Specialist to Keep Your Job
When it comes to personal branding, I typically recommend that you become the master of your domain (a niche) instead of trying to position yourself for a large, saturated and boring topic. Well, the economic landscape has changed and you can’t just succeed by being a specialist within a corporation. If you’re an entrepreneur and …
The Same Laws Apply For Personal Brands as Any Brand
Today, I spoke with John Gerzema, who is the Chief Insights Officer for Young & Rubicam Group and an author. We discuss the three main challenges marketers face in today’s marketplace, what the brand bubble is and how to measure it, as well as his five-stage model for brand creativity and change. John, then gives …
Road to Me 2.0: The Ultimate Personal Business Card Revealed
For the release of my new book and to capture everything I do in the personal branding world, I had new business cards made. It costs about $170 to get 1,000 double-sided, color, 12 pt thick, glossy business card. One side is the cover of my book and the other has my picture, with my …