Personal Branding Interview: Adam Taki
Today, I spoke to Adam Taki, who is the son of renowned food industry businessman Dr. Ghazi Taki and co-founder, as well as spokesperson of Amazing Taste Foods Inc. In this interview, Adam talks about how he created his corporate brand, stood out from the competition, talks about some branding strategies, and more.
How did…Entrepreneurs and Personal Branding
On my personal blog I wrote an article about how my entrepreneur friend has struggled in the job search. She wore a lot of hats at her old company and her resume demonstrated that. Unfortunately, companies aren’t looking to hire an “entrepreneur.” They are looking to hire a “sales manager,” “business development manager,” “marketing manager,” …
Personal Branding Interview: Randy Haykin
Today, I spoke to Randy Haykin, who teaches New Venture Finance and Innovation/Creativity at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, while working hands-on with portfolio companies of his venture fund outlookventures.com and his angel investment group, and he was Yahoo!’s original VP Sales and Marketing. In this interview, Randy talks about entrepreneurship, how he …
How to Maintain Connections Online When it’s Just Not in Your DNA
People like Dan Schawbel and Shane Mac impress me daily with their sheer connection determination and ability to follow up with people on a daily basis.
I, like many of you, don’t have this ability. Sure I can try to do it, but I will quickly burn out; the sheer energy required to stay constantly …
Personal Branding Interview: Craig Newmark
Today, I spoke to Craig Newmark, who is the founder of craigslist.org, and his previous experience includes thirty years working with computers for IBM, GM, Charles Schwab & Co, and Bank of America. In this interview, Craig talks about how he started his company, how power and influence and shifting, how he leverages his brand, …
Social “Me”dia Syndrome: A Deadly Epidemic
That Will Cause Your Brand Building and Business Growth to Suffer
Could you be suffering from Social “Me”dia Syndrome and not even know it? Unfortunately, this common ailment is causing millions of businesses and individual’s serious pain when it comes to their online brand building and business growth efforts.
So what is Social “Me”dia Syndrome? …
Personal Branding Interview: Shama Kabani
Today, I spoke to Shama Kabani, who is the President of The Marketing Zen Group, and the author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing. In this interview, Shama talks about how she got started in social media, the obstacles she endured, when to hire people for your company, what issues companies have with social …
Personal Branding Interview: Vivek Wadhwa
Today, I spoke to Vivek Wadhwa, who is a senior research associate with the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School and an executive in residence/adjunct professor at the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University. He’s also a columnist for BusinessWeek.com and a contributor TechCrunch, and has made many appearances on U.S. and …
Personal Branding Interview: Marla Tabaka
Today, I spoke to Marla Tabaka, who is a Million Dollar Mindset Coach, Inc. blogger, and host of two popular radio shows. In this interview, Marla talks about the difference between business and life coaching, the qualities all entrepreneurs have, how to decide if you want to be a solopreneur or have multiple employees, and …
Personal Branding Interview: Tony Little
Today, I spoke to Tony Little, who overcame one major adversity after the other to become a fitness giant, record-breaking world-renowned salesperson, and founder and CEO of Health International Corporation. His latest book is called There’s Always A Way: How to Develop a Positive Mindset and Succeed in Business and Life. In this interview, Tony …