Building Your Personal Brand IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT YOU! Discover - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Building Your Personal Brand IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT YOU! Discover - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Building Your Personal Brand IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT YOU! Discover and Create your own brand Lets do our own research: How many brands of shampoo can you name? Lets do our own research: How many brands of shampoo can you name? The
Building Your Personal Brand
IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT YOU! Discover and Create your own brand
Let’s do our own research: How many brands
- f shampoo can
you name?
Let’s do our own research: How many brands
- f shampoo can
you name?
The purpose of branding is to become known before you are needed.
Media Sales Reps
SMBs on average are called on by 37 media reps per month.
Source: BIA/Kelsey
Please, go away.
1. Know what you are doing 2. Know that you know 3. Be known for what you know
3 Secrets of Branding Success
When your clients or team members have a problem, do they call you first?
Start thinking of yourself as a brand.
Your BRAND is what people think of you…
…when they think of you.
- Sheldon Nix
Concept: The Four Keys.
Product and Service Brands Use…
Reach
What is the reach of your personal brand?
Frequency
Are people receiving your personal brand message with competent frequency?
Consistency
Strong brands are built over years; not weeks
Compelling Creative
Does your brand sell?
Your Personal Brand Power
Hone in on your skill-set:
- What do you bring to
your company?
- Your colleagues?
- Your industry?
Define who you are
– Skills, abilities, personal experience – Your passions – Your specialties – what sets you apart?
How you are perceived
– Personal relationships – Professional relationships – Online reputation
Building Your Personal Brand
What are your goals?
– In your current position – Professionally – How would you define your style?
Create your networks
– Mentors and experts – Participate in groups, seminars, conventions and forums – Networking events
Building Your Personal Brand
Audit your online presence.
Be Searchable…
Branding Yourself: Negatively
Branding Yourself: Negatively
Your LinkedIn profile is a combination of a resume, cover letter, references. It’s a living database of your professional network.
1. Post only pictures that will never embarrass you. 2. Input your work experience and fill out your profile. 3. Disable the ability to tag you in pictures and videos. 4. Hold your tongue in postings
- n your page or on those of
- thers.
- Why should someone follow you?
- Be consistent
- Be prepared for responses
Find ways to create value.
- Station website – what you do,
stations you represent, testimonials.
- Own your “ownname.com” or a
website that aligns with your name in some fashion.
- Post regularly – give people a
reason to come back.
Blog / Website
Articles in Trade Press…
Or a newsletter…
Or a newsletter…
Be purposeful in what you share
- Name
- Executive summary
- Marketing video(s)
YouTube
- Duane Christensen
- Results Radio /
Townsquare Media
- Advertising and
Marketing, Sioux Falls, SD
YouTube
- Plan your message
- Speak clearly
- Keep it brief
- Update it regularly
- Check it frequently
- SMILE!
Voicemail
Business Card
- Whether a CEO or in an entry-level position, everyone should
have their own business card.
- Your card should contain your
personal brand statement as well as contact information.
Think Big... Make Big Things Happen!
- Jeff Schmidt
Resume/Bio
Even a relevant Press Release…
- Get involved and share
- Listen and monitor
- Create your brand
Building Your Personal Brand
Above all…