Professional Blogging is All About ROI
“Don’t hesitate; just jump in there and do it!”
“Every company is starting one. If you don’t do it, you’re way behind the competition!”
I hear bloggers preach on and on about how professionals and companies need a blog. It’s the only way to get a job! It’s the only way to tap your market! …
The Interview is in 1 Week: How to Cram Your Personal Brand
One of my closest friends recently asked for my help to prep her for her interview: Katrina is a 3.5 GPA graduate from UCI and is applying to a government position. She’s very intelligent, pretty, and extremely hard working, but felt that the competition was going to be so intense that she would just get …
It’s Time to go Against the Grain
I have a genuine ability to make a good impression at networking events. The way I do it is by going against the grain – I do the exact opposite of what everyone else is doing.
While everyone is practicing their 30-second self pitch and making sure they have enough business cards for the event, …
You Don’t Need to be an Expert to Build Your Personal Brand
According to my blog archives, I have been blogging for exactly 1 year. For an entire year I have been trying to build my personal brand equity through video interviews, a video documentary, and getting publicized throughout the internet.
Looking back, there are a lot of things that I feel I could have done better. …
How to Develop the Personal Branding Dream Team
On a previous post, I showed you how to develop your own brand by helping your closest friends develop their own personal brands. Now that you have a close group of friends with a strong understanding of how a personal brand can develop your personal and professional lives, it’s time to solidify the personal branding …
Personal Branding is a Real Life Role Playing Game
Personal branding is WoW and Final Fantasy; you just don’t know it yet.
What is your goal when you’re playing a role playing game? Your goal is to level up your character, unlock every secret, find every hidden weapon, beat every boss, and ultimately, beat the game with a 100% completion rating. Your goal requires …
Develop Your Friend’s Personal Brand Because it Will Improve Your Own
Chris: “Cmon man, you have to go snowboarding with us tomorrow!”
Me: “I can’t, I just got too much work to do. Here’s an idea, lets have fun tonight!”
Chris: “What do you have in mind?”
Me: “Come over, bring your laptop, your thinking cap, and lets work the night away!” (keep in mind this …