What does it mean to Brand Yourself?

No, it is not the same as branding your cattle, as they all belong to one group. You want to be unique and stand alone. By branding yourself, you will be able to create your own lasting impression you make with your potential customers. You will be in control of your first perception, that you use to get by meeting someone face-to-face.

The internet is totally a different kind of animal and how you come across is visible to everyone. You can buy most anything online, but you have to earn respect, loyalty, and name recognition. Having a successful brand is a must if you want to excel on the internet.

Simply put your brand is who you are. Maybe you are funny, maybe you are intelligent, maybe you have something "Special" about yourself. Find out what makes you different and show off that personality.

Yes, you might not be liked by some, you may not appeal to everyone, and you may find many who are just jealous of you. However, you will attract those that want to work with a REAL person, someone who is not fake and trying to be who that are not.

Why is it Important to Brand Yourself?

If you don't brand yourself, there is a good possibility that others will, and I know you probably wouldn't like that. You must remember that it's YOU that you need to sell. Once you have conquered that, you will easily be able to sell your products or services.

Branding yourself is just a way in which you can market your skills  that will meet the needs of your potential customers. Once you Identify your unique brand, you need to promote it to others by actively communicating it in all that you create, such as blogs, websites, videos, etc. Be consistent.

If someone were to do a Google search of your name what would they find? This is a good way to check and make sure you are portraying your personal brand. The relationship between success and branding has the potential for you to achieve a whole new level of leadership qualities.

You’re going to have to work hard to brand yourself, but you can do it. It takes time and you must continue to create a fond image of who you are. It will pay off in the end.

How do you go About Branding Yourself?

Uncovering your personal brand is step one when it comes to branding yourself online. In order to help you discover that you must ask yourself some questions.

• What are your strengths?

• What are you passionate about?

• What makes you unique?

• Who is your targeted market?

• Who are your competitors?

You could even ask your family and friends to help you. Once you have identified your skills and talents, you will be able to  move forward in the areas that will best suite you and your prospective clients.

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