Category: Communication & Networking

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A Cup of Coffee to Personal Article Marketing

Today is the day to begin showcasing your expertise online so searchers will find your name attached to some well-written, helpful, and informative content. When done right, personal article marketing is a sure fire way to solidify your personal brand, increase your credibility, and prove yourself a thought leader in your industry.

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Personal Branding Interview: Judy Shapiro

Today, I spoke to Judy Shapiro, who is Chief Brand Strategist of Cloud Linux, CEO of engageSimply a social media/ direct marketing communications company and contributor to AdAge.com.  In this interview, Judy talks about how she got started in the advertising world, how the industry has changed since she started, calculating the ROI of social …

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7 Ways to Start Building Your Personal Brand for Free

Today, it’s easier than ever for individuals to build and promote the personal brands for free, long before writing and publishing a book.

The Internet offers you numerous free ways to demonstrate your subject area expertise, set yourself apart from your competition, and build your online visibility. There are several ways you can take small …

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Personal Branding Interview: M.P. Mueller

Today, I spoke to M.P. Mueller, who is the President at Door Number 3, as well as the New York Times “Branded” blogger. In this interview, M.P. talks about the survival rate for companies that don’t have brands, lessons she’s learned from running a small business, and more.

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Personal Brands: Hate and Disorder

How are you doing amidst the piles you’ve created? You know, the piles of old bills, dirty clothes, and detritus of your hobbies (like your carnival stuffed animal collection or unusable swag from less than stellar events)?

Maybe it’s not your clutter. Maybe it’s your roommate’s mess, or your office mate’s. Maybe you inherited it …

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Branding Has To Be Part Of A Career Success Plan

In a less secure professional world than anyone has ever known, you need a tougher, more pragmatic approach to managing your professional life.  It’s time to stop thinking of yourself simply as a job title and an employee, because this point-of-view has you psychologically shackled to entities that can, and will, dispose of your services …

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Personal Branding Interview: Arielle Ford

Today, I spoke to Arielle Ford, is the president of The Ford Group and author of The Soulmate Secret. She was instrumental in launching the careers of many NY Times bestselling self-help authors including Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, and Mark Victor Hansen. In this interview, Arielle talks about how she got started in non-function book …

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Lessons from Rachael Ray’s Path to Personal Branding Success

Daytime television hostess, Food Network celebrity chef, and best-selling author – Rachael Ray’s career has many lessons to teach those interested in achieving personal branding success from zero to 60 in less than a decade.

In less than 10 years, Rachael Ray’s personal brand has taken her from an Albany, NY, grocery store to multiple …