How To Best Build a Multi-faceted Personal Brand?
How should you build your personal brand when your expertise spans different, unrelated professions?
I recently attended a local business networking meeting where this topic came up.
Do, Did and NeededThe format was very simple. In the first half of the meeting, everyone in the room had two minutes to explain who they were, …
Scheduling and Rescheduling: Pointers to Build Relationships
Hectic is the only way to describe everyone’s schedule today. Those still working are doing the job of at least 3-4 people, which affects interview and sales appointments. Entrepreneurs are trying to stay above water. So many have over-extended themselves. Consequently, rescheduling has become a necessity more than ever.
However, some people choose to ignore …
The Personal Brander’s Guide to Blog Comments
The Do’s and Don’ts of building your personal brand through blog comments.
Respect the bloggerMy rule of thumb is to consider blog commenters as potential guests in my home. As a commenter, the blogger is inviting you in by giving you the chance to continue a conversation they started, so don’t barge in with …
Personal Branding Interview: Scott Gerber
Today, I spoke to Scott Gerber, who is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, media personality, public speaker and the most-syndicated young entrepreneurship columnist in the world. He is the founder and CEO of Gerber Enterprises, and the author of the book, Never Get a “Real” Job. In this interview, Scott explains why people can learn …
Teases, Code Words, and Dances for Holiday Branding
“Can I just relax now?” you’re asking. “I’ve been working hard all year building my career, my brand, and my job. I’m going home for the holidays and I need a break.” Okay. You can have one for a little while, but your Holiday Branding Elf (me) asks that you don’t waste golden opportunities in …
7 Types of Personal Brand-Boosting Blog Comments
Make a mark when leaving comments on other people’s blog posts or your own.
1. RespondAs a blogger, I know first-hand how frustrating it can be to have an audience that doesn’t respond when you ask them a specific question (and I don’t mean the usual ‘what do you think?’). Leverage this frustration by …
Getting to Know You
“Getting to Know You” became a popular song first heard in the old film classic, The King and I. The song continues:
“…getting to know all about you. Getting to like you, and hoping you like me…”
The lyrics are very applicable in today’s environment of dating, entrepreneurship/sales and interviewing. A successful outcome for any …
3 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Healthy This Holiday
Fresh off the hottest sales of the season and with shopping in full swing for the holidays, it’s nearly impossible to enter a store without seeing a Salvation Army volunteer ringing that familiar bell asking for a donation. If you’re on the job market, this year might be tough to donate extra dollars however, you …
Build Relationships With Thank You
As an entrepreneur your goal should always be to further develop repeat business, referrals and testimonials. Job seekers and those who wish to further their careers need to foster past connections. Sometimes though we fall down on building relationships or even remaining in touch.
Regroup and reconnectThe holidays are a perfect time to regroup …
Networking November is Almost Over…Let’s Get Going
Earlier this month I began a movement through my network, on Twitter (#networknov), Facebook and LinkedIn to ignite job seekers and professionals alike to get out and network throughout the month of November.
The monthly is halfway over, Thanksgiving is upon us and it’s time to ask yourself, “How much networking have I done in …