Personal Brand Building Part Two & Actionable Steps to Influence

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On this week's Her First, we're talking personal branding – the real deal. We're breaking down how to actually build and grow your brand, not just exist online. Think auditing your current vibe, creating a visual identity that pops, developing a content strategy that isn't snooze-worthy, and, of course, networking like a pro. We even pulled inspo from the big leagues – Tim Ferriss, Taylor Swift, Amy Porterfield – you know, the works. We're getting into what makes content actually engaging, how to chat with your audience (and have them actually listen!), and how to use those platforms to your advantage. Oh, and don't forget to join the Her First community – we're all in this together!

Time Stamps:

00:54 Recap of Part One

01:08 Action Steps for Building Your Personal Brand

02:02 Auditing Your Online Presence

04:29 Importance of Consistency Across Platforms

15:26 Developing Your Content Strategy

23:38 Networking and Collaboration

31:30 Common Mistakes in Personal Branding

39:04 Sustaining and Growing Your Brand

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Her First: Reinventing What it Means to be a High-Achieving Woman

Personal Brand Building Part Two & Actionable Steps to Influence

Her First: Reinventing What it Means to be a High-Achieving Woman

published about a year ago

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Time Stamps:

00:54 Recap of Part One

01:08 Action Steps for Building Your Personal Brand

02:02 Auditing Your Online Presence

04:29 Importance of Consistency Across Platforms

15:26 Developing Your Content Strategy

23:38 Networking and Collaboration

31:30 Common Mistakes in Personal Branding

39:04 Sustaining and Growing Your Brand

[🔔 Subscribe | ⭐ Leave a Review | 📢 Share]

🚀 Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/herfirstcollective/

📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna)
💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi
🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting
✅ Try Out Monday.com

📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork
📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com
🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com

101 episodes

#Entrepreneur #Business #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Marketing #Michelle Pualani & Joanna Newton #Joanna Newton #Michelle Pualani

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